Love a second-chance romance? Have a soft space in your heart for youth falling in love?  Like  a guy that knows what he wants and goes after it? Don’t delay! Take a listen to our review of Queen Move by Kennedy Ryan.

Show Notes:

-Yes! This podcast was recorded in early spring and we are just sharing in September. No judgment! 

-Apparently No. cannot determine if her name is No. or E.

-Life has been throwing some curveballs for No. and E.

-No. loves  Queen Move so much that she reads passages of it when she needs to relax.

-E. Likes her books more fantasy and action heavy—with a dash of romance.

-The main character in Queen Moves gives No. Olivia Pope vibes.

-No would fancast Sanaa Lathan and Jesse Williams as the main characters.

-Make sure to check out Queen Move and listen to our podcast! .

We would appreciate it if you would subscribe, download, and provide ratings on Sister Reads. 

Welcome back! Take a listen to this bonus episode from Season 1.  We share our thoughts on  Camille Pagán’s I’m  Fine and Neither Are You and The Fifth Season by NK Jemisin. 

Trigger Warner: Sexual Assault, Suicide,  Addiction, Chronic Illness, and Child Abuse.

-No has been drowning in work—per usual

-E has been moving and started a new job

-Welcome to Fall! It has been a while since we spoke to you

-The magic is gone for the holidays for No. but E. is living for the holidays

-This episode you get our thoughts on TWO books for the price of one!

-Book Overview: by No. I am fine and neither are you.   By Camille Pagan. Ever had a friend that always had it together? Felt like you are drowning in all areas. Then Read this book.

-E. is reading NK. Jemisin read the broken Earth Series. E loved this book!

-NK Jemisin is a legend and E LOVES, the series and the book.

-Our first season is over!

*TRIGGER WARNING*: This book contains abuse, assault, self ham, attempted suicide and much more. Read at your own risk.

In this episode, we explore the rich themes of Octavia Butler's science fiction novel "The Kindred". The book follows the story of Dana, an African American woman from the 1970s who finds herself transported back in time to a pre-Civil War plantation.  We discuss the themes of power, oppression, and community, and how they are explored in the novel. Join us as we take a deep dive into this powerful and thought-provoking work by one of science fiction's greatest writers, Octavia Butler.
-How does everyone like to do their laundry????

-E and No get into their new years resolutions

-E would NOT have made it as a Slave yall

-No. Loved diving into the different complexities of the story and all the different ways parts of the book could be dissected and interpreted.

-If you have not read this book, make sure to add it to your TBR you its a profound read. 

Show Notes:

-We are back y’all and cannot wait to talk all things books for our second season.

-No. and E. are excited to be in person for today’s podcast!

-No. and E. are still recording late at night. Some things never change.

-Get a cozy drink, your robe, and snuggle in to reading Seven Days in June by Tia Williams

-Trigger Warning: This book contains self harm, drug use, alcholism, attempted suicide, and attempted abuse.

-No. And E. were thrilled with the declarations of love, passion, and intentionality from Hero Shane

-Heroine Genevieve/ Eva was all heart and perfect to cheer on.

-No.  and E. have no love at all for a contender for the most unsupportive partner award–otherwise known as Eva’s ex. husband. If you read the book then you get it!

-No. and E. agree that all of the characters are believable, authentic, and make you want to sink into all of the passion and love in the story.

-Please forgive No. and E. for saying Genevieve correctly.

-If you have not read this book what are you waiting for? Read the book this Winter, day dream about love, and listen to our podcast.

We would appreciate it if you would subscribe, download, and provide ratings on Sister Reads.

See you next month!

Ever have someone suggest a book to you that they absolutely loved  to read and you just did not enjoy it? Well, it has happened to us before but we decided to be brave and swap favorite books with each other. Listen in as we give our honest opinion on Holly Black’s The Cruel Prince and Beverly Jenkins’ Topaz. Spoiler Alert—we loved them!

Show Notes:

-No, can’t wait until the weekend and E. has been making plans to move

-E. gives her best SpongeBob Square Pants voice

-No was completely hooked to on The Cruel Prince from the first page

-No was caught up in the drama, plotting, and revenge focuses in  The Cruel Prince

-E. has joined the Beverly Jenkins love fest after reading Topaz

-E enjoyed all of the hilarious, spicy, and heartfelt moments in Topaz

-No. let’s her 90’s girl out and attempts to sing Whatta Man by Salt ‘N’ Pepa ft. En Vogue

-Not to be out done E. joins No. in signing I won’t say ( I’m in love) from the movie Hercules

-Other books, media and sources  mentioned include:

 Mulan, Rocky,  Game of Thrones, Goodreads, Mission: Impossible

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See you next week!

Ever read a book or series and wanted to see the main characters in a movie or tv? On today’s episode we share some of our favorite books that we are hoping to one day see on the big screen. Join us!

Show Notes:

-E. has never seen the movie Boomerang and No is beyond shocked. How did they live in the same household?

-No kicks off the listing of books by sharing her love of Beverly Jenkins books that should be made into movies. Books mentioned  include: Indigo, Captured, Through the Storm, and Topaz.

-E. loves a good revenge story so was in love with The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin

-No  enjoys  fantasy so would love to see the popular  YA novel, An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir on the big screen

-E. has a special place in her heart for Hades and Persephone retellings! Books and media shared are: Promises and Pomegranates by Sav. R. Miller, A Touch of Darkness by Scarlett St. Clair, and Lore Olympus by Rachel Smythe

-No actually has a  hard time containing the happiness that occurs when reading flashbacks in romance.  Want a good flashbook with all the angst of young love included? Make sure to read Queen Move by Kennedy Ryan.

-E and No both have a special place in their heart for The Kindred by Alecia Dow. Fingers crossed it will be on the big screen! Listen to our review here

We would appreciate it if you would subscribe, download, and provide ratings on Sister Reads.

See you next week!

Who wanted to be a Mermaid when they were young? US!

Welcome back! We are sorry for taking such a long break from recording episodes but we are BACK and ready to talk about the amazing books that we have left this season. We appreciate everyone's patience with us from having covid, graduating, and then starting new jobs. We hope you enjoy the episode!

Show Notes:

Are you ready to be taken on a wild ride through the ocean? Join us as we talk about Skin of the sea by Natasha Bowen This is a magical journey of discovery and saving mankind.

No - Is super entranced with the writing and descriptions of all the characters.

E- Can’t get over all the sniffing

No- Totally saw the ending coming but loved the journey

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See you next week!

-No. begins the episode by including the tune from the sitcom Sanford and Son. Anyone else remember this show?

-Fellow 90’s kids! Did you go to  Waldenbooks when the new The Baby-Sitters Club  by Ann M. Martin was released?

-E.  somehow was able to receive permission to read at 12 years old the House of Night series by PC Cast and  Kristin Cast.

-Reading Forbidden by Beverly Jenkins sparked a renewed interest in reading for No.

-When you find yourself and your journey represented in a book, make sure to support that author’s work.

Books and sources mentioned-

Where the Sidewalk Ends and A Light in the Attic by Shel Silverstine

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl

Are you there God? It’s Me, Margaret. by Judy Blume

Magic Tree House series by Mary Pope Osborne

Hush, Hush  by Becca Fitzpatrick

The Twilight Saga by Stephanie Meyer

Mortal Instrument Series by Cassandra Clare

The Kindred  by Alechia Dow. Listen to our review here .

Skin of the Sea by Natasha Bowen

Legendborn by Tracy Deonn

The Broken Earth Trilogy by N.K. Jemisin

Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred D. Taylor

The Broken Earth Trilogy by N.K. Jemisin

Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred D. Taylor