BOOK CLUB Ayanna and Crystal's Bookclub
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Ayanna and Crystal discuss the first half of February’s book: A Flicker in the Dark by Stacy Willingham
We’re back and ready to solve another fictional crime spree!
Who denounces cliches and suspects everyone in her life could be a killer? Who is threatening to bang her enemies’ dads?
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Happy Halloween! 👻🎃
This week we’re breaking down the inspiration for our podcast intro and we even brought a special guest, Keian Wilson. (1st member of our book cult)
Who makes risky jokes in the office? Who has unresolved childhood trauma from the exorcist?
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Episode 6: Dream Girl Part I out now!!!
Ayanna and Crystal address some listener feedback and then discuss Dream Girl: a psychological thriller about an injured novelist questioning his reality and sanity.
Who might have a secret family? Whose father has made a principal cry?
Find out by clicking the link in our bio to listen now!
Introducing our October book club choice: Dream Girl by Laura Lippman.
This thriller follows the battle between dream and reality for Gerry, an injured novelist who is heavily medicated and concerned that his hallucinations might be due to the same illness that plagued his mother: dementia.
Join us In October as we discuss Dream Girl. Read to page 150, or Part II, and tune in October 3 for our first episode on October’s book choice!
****Crystal’s Review ****
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This gritty, heart wrenching novel kept me interested from beginning to end. Chronicling the rise and fall of Winter Santiaga as one of Brooklyn’s “it” girls, The Coldest Winter Ever shines a light on the dark reality of a child being forced to grow up too fast.
I felt Winter’s experience through the metafiction of Sister Souljah being a character in the novel made it seem that much more real. Throughout the novel, I was rooting for Winter (ala Tyra Banks “we were all rooting for you”) but even as she disappointed me with her decisions, I found myself sympathizing and excusing her behavior since she is a just child, though this fact can be easily forgotten due to the gravity of her situations. In the end, Winter comes to terms with her decisions and seemingly has developed into a more conscionable person.
I would definitely recommend this book.
NEW EPISODE AVAILABLE NOW! 🚨
Ayanna and Crystal discuss the last half of The Other Black Girl by Zakiya Dalila Harris.
There will be spoilers as well as some very twisted fan fiction! Someone admittedly always finishes while someone couldn’t get through to the end this time. How did we want it to end? What alternate ending are we pitching to the author? Listen now to find out!
QOTD: Have you read this yet?.
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Crystal’s September Hopefuls. ✨
What are you reading?
Episode 4: The Other Black Girl Part I
Ayanna and Crystal breakdown the first half of The Other Black Girl by Zakiya Dalila Harris, a psychological thriller focusing on workplace manipulations that will make you suspect of even your most innocent coworkers.
Who has been accused of smoking m**h on the clock? Who is longing for a friendship with Megan thee Stallion? Click the link in our bio to listen!
Episode 4 Now Available!
Ayanna and Crystal breakdown the first half of The Other Black Girl by Zakiya Dalila Harris, a psychological thriller focusing on workplace manipulations that will make you suspect of even your most innocent coworkers.
Who has been accused of smoking m**h on the clock? Who is longing for a friendship with Megan thee Stallion? Listen now and find out! Click the link in our bio!
Stopped by to grab a copy of Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo.
*****Ayanna’s Book Review*****
Buy Yourself The F🌸ucking Lilies -
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Fun Fact: I suffer from debilitating anxiety. When I was young (early teens), I would cry myself to sleep almost every night because I couldn’t quiet my inner turmoil of fear, apprehension and worry. The worst part about it, I never told anyone. Mental health was not a subject talked about in my household or even in my friend group. Hell, I don’t even think I heard the words “Mental Health “until I was much older. I was raised to keep it inside, be strong, pray or let it go and move on.
As I grew up, I had to find ways to cope with my anxiety. Exercise became my go to option. When I began working out, I became so focused on breaking a sweat and pushing myself, I didn’t have time to overthink or worry about small things. My mind was preoccupied. Still to this day, exercise is my saving grace.
So, when I heard about Tara Schuster’s book “Buy yourself the F*cking Lilies” I was intrigued. Tara is a TV executive who shares her story on dealing with depression, anxiety and shame. In this book, Tara shares her story on re-parenting herself in the most humorous way possible (I actually LOL a few times). With chapters like: Writing it down saved my life or Hype men, Road warriors and those you must avoid, I believe everyone can find a tool to help you conquer your fears and start living your best life.
QOTD: Are you a fan of self help books?
Tag the one person you can talk to for hours. 🗣✨
While the kids are heading back to school, now is the perfect time to treat yourself to a relaxing day with a good book. 📚
We recommend our September book club pick The Other Black Girl by Zakiya Dalila Harris. ✨
Have you picked up your copy yet?”
***CRYSTAL’S BOOK REVIEW****
The Color Purple by Alice Walker
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This book was recently recommended to me as an absolute must read for everyone. After reading it, I completely agree!
Alice Walker writes with true authenticity for both Nettie and Celie. In each of their letters, not only their writing style can easily identify the writer of the letter but also their tone reflects the speaker. For example, Nettie's letters are often very polished using more elevated diction but she also speaks optimistically reflecting her own hopefulness.
Celie's struggles are overwhelming at times but her brilliance shines through whenever she speaks about Shug or even more so when she speaks about Nettie. Celie is one of the most resilient characters I have encountered in any novel. She may be continuously physically and emotionally beaten by the men in her life but she does not allow this to break her. Celie's story is unexpectedly inspirational.
This was a very mentally draining read at times due to the unnerving nature of Celie's reality but the ending is very rewarding.
QOTD: Have you read this book or seen the movie? Comment below.
Episode 3: The Silent Patient Part II
AVAILABLE NOW!
Ayanna and Crystal discuss the final half of The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides. SPOILER WARNING!
This week we answer some burning questions tabled from last week and rate the ending of this psychological thriller. Find out who thinks any profession can be made into a p***o? Who embraces the kindle community with open arms? Are we still triggered by ma*****na?
Listen now by clicking the link in our bio.
When you can’t be bothered by your job, your husband, your kids, or any other responsibilities, there’s nothing more relaxing than starting your morning with next month’s book club pick. ✨📖
Grab your coffee and your copy of The Other Black Girl before September 5!
“Ayanna and Crystal’s book choice for September is The Other Black Girl by Zakiya Dalila Harris. ✨
Harris’s debut novel chronicles office tensions and the psychological break of the protagonist.
Will our cohosts be triggered with more flashbacks of office drama?
Join us September 5 when we discuss the prologue through chapter 9.
Recording episode 3
Available to stream August 22!
Have you heard the latest episode? 🎙
Listen as Crystal slowly becomes a modernized after school special. Find out what other characters have triggered our cohosts on The Silent Patient: Part I.
Click the link in our bio! ✨
QOTD: Have you read any of these?
Crystal’s August Hopefuls ✨
Crystal’s August Hopefuls. ✨
What are you currently reading?
QOTD: What’s your favorite classic book?
#ｑｏｔｄ
“I read books because I love them, not because I think I should read them.” - Simon Van Booy
Fellow book lover’s, today is our day: It’s national book lover’s day! 🥳
What are you reading to celebrate?
Ayanna and Crystal’s first real book club meeting has commenced! ✨
This week we’re discussing the first half of The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides: a psychological thriller centering around the relationship between a murderer (allegedly) and her new therapist. We discuss chapters 1-24.
Who gets triggered by a childhood bully? Who sides with ma*****na over extra marital affairs? Click the link in our bio to find out now!
“My father did not become the bad guy for me. Not yet. That day I hated my mother for killing my father, but also for all the reasons you cannot say. Part of my child brain hated her because she wasn’t young enough or even beautiful enough. Because she wasn’t strong enough. Or because she was too strong. Because she was so complex where my father was not. I hated my mother, in short, for being a woman.”
CR: Animal by Lisa Taddeo
Reading with a buddy is always fun✨
QOTD: Do you prefer to read with a buddy or alone?
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We’re more than halfway through 2021 and the new normal has still been quite an adjustment for so many us.
QOTD: What books have gotten you through lockdown?
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Episode 6: Dream Girl Part I out now!!! Ayanna and Crystal address some listener feedback and then discuss Dream Girl: a psychological thriller about an injured novelist questioning his reality and sanity. Who might have a secret family? Whose father has made a principal cry? Find out by clicking the link in our bio to listen now! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #dreamgirlbook #newpodcastepisode #bookpodcast #bookish #readwithus #reading #welovetoread #podcastersofinstagram #podcasters #bookclub #bookclubpodcast
NEW EPISODE AVAILABLE NOW! 🚨 Ayanna and Crystal discuss the last half of The Other Black Girl by Zakiya Dalila Harris. There will be spoilers as well as some very twisted fan fiction! Someone admittedly always finishes while someone couldn’t get through to the end this time. How did we want it to end? What alternate ending are we pitching to the author? Listen now to find out! . . . . . . . . . . . #theotherblackgirlbook #newpodcastepisode #newpodcastalert #bookclubpodcasts #bookclub #booksofinstagram #bookishclub #bookstagram #bookaddict #readwithus
Episode 4: The Other Black Girl Part I Ayanna and Crystal breakdown the first half of The Other Black Girl by Zakiya Dalila Harris, a psychological thriller focusing on workplace manipulations that will make you suspect of even your most innocent coworkers. Who has been accused of smoking meth on the clock? Who is longing for a friendship with Megan thee Stallion? Click the link in our bio to listen! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #bookclubpodcast #bookclubofinstagram #newepisodealert #newpodcastepisode #bookishtalk #readwithus #bookstagrammer #booksbooksbooksandmorebooks
Episode 3: The Silent Patient Part II AVAILABLE NOW! Ayanna and Crystal discuss the final half of The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides. SPOILER WARNING! This week we answer some burning questions tabled from last week and rate the ending of this psychological thriller. Find out who thinks any profession can be made into a porno? Who embraces the kindle community with open arms? Are we still triggered by marijuana? Listen now by clicking the link in our bio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #bookclub #newbookstagramer #thesilentpatient #newepisode #newpodcastepisode #bookclubpodcast #bookclubpodcaster #readwithus #readmorebooks
Ayanna and Crystal’s first real book club meeting has commenced! ✨ This week we’re discussing the first half of The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides: a psychological thriller centering around the relationship between a murderer (allegedly) and her new therapist. We discuss chapters 1-24. Who gets triggered by a childhood bully? Who sides with marijuana over extra marital affairs? Click the link in our bio to find out now! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #newepisodealert #episodetwo #bookpodcast #bookishpodcast #bookstagram #clicklinkinbio #bookclubofinstagram #bookdiscussion #twogirlsreading #girlsread
The Premiere is finally here! 🥳🍾 It only took one episode for Ayanna to question the sanity of Crystal. Learn what else has Ayanna wondering what she’s gotten herself into and what other quirks Crystal shamelessly confesses. Click the link in our bio to listen now! . .Don’t forget to follow, like, subscribe and let us know your thoughts! We love to connect and hear from you. Thank you 💕 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #newepisode #newpodcastalert #bookpodcast #bookpodcaster #funnypodcast #girlswhoread #readingwomen #readwithus #bookclubsofinstagram #bookcult #bookishgirls #bookish #bookloversofinstagram
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