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Episode 23 – Author Interview: American Brujeria feat. J. Allen Cross
On today’s show, our host Meda Trelles is joined by J. Allen Cross, the author of American Brujeria. How often can y'all say that you just had a chat with a witch??...Exactly! If you have not heard of this book, it a...
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Episode 22 – Remembering the Yuma 14 from Devi’s Highway ft. Brian Valdez
On today’s show I am joined by Brian Valdez to do a deep dive on The Devil's Highway by Luis Alberto Urrea. It has been 20 years since the tragic events...
Episode 21 – Deep dive on Parachutes by Kelly Yang feat. Sam Bortle
On today’s show I am joined by Sam Bortle, a champion of libraries who has been working in this space for a decade! Sam is very passionate about boosting...
Episode 20 – The case for audio books feat. Rene Valdez
This week's episode is a little different. We're not doing a deep dive on a book, instead our guest, Rene Valdez is here to make the case for audiobooks....
Episode 19 – March Book Wrap Up
On this episode Meda goes over her March reads and provides an update on Book Riot's Read Harder challenge. Grab some tea and get cozy, perhaps you will...
Episode 18 – Author interview: Fat Chance, Charlie Vega by Crystal Maldonado
On today’s show, our host Meda Trelles is joined by Crystal Maldonado, the author of Fat Chance Charlie Vega. If you have not heard of this book, it is a...
Episode 17 – Magical Realism, what’s the hype? feat. Kim De Silva
On today’s show I am joined by Kim De Silva Naomi Cruz, a professor of Latin American History. Kim believes that literature is a great tool to teach...
Episode 16 – Talking Hood Feminism feat. Naomi Cruz
On today’s show I am joined by Naomi Cruz, an immigration attorney and dear book friend to do a deep dive on Hood Feminism by Mikki Kendall as a way to...
Episode 15 – February Book Wrap Up
On this episode Meda goes over her February reads and provides an update on Book Riot's Read Harder challenge. Grab some tea and get cozy, perhaps you...
Episode 14 – Spirituality as a source of self-love feat. Jo Ortega
This week I talk to Jo Ortega to talk about the importance of filling your cup of self-love. We talk about the factors that make relationships...
Episode 13 – Power of Friendships IRL and Online feat. Vanessa Miranda
Meet Vanessa, the founder of Let's Get Lit, a digital book club. She is also the head of engagement for Cyber Collective, a community-centered...
Episode 12 – Mel Gill: Embracing sexuality through romance novels
Meet Mel, the founder of the The Steam Box, a subscription box featuring romance books by women of color & LGBTQ+ authors paired with curated items...
Episode 11- January 2021 Wrap Up
On this episode Meda goes over her January reads, talks reading challenge, and does a deep dive on The Office of Historical Corrections by Danielle...
Episode 10 – Mariana Gutheim: The importance of independent writers
Meet Mariana, the founder of Lineas Del Sur, a community that is seeking to bring Latin American culture to all parts of the US. In this episode we talk...
Episode 9 – Matt Stieglitz: The joy of reading even when life gets busy
Meet Matt, a lawyer and an avid book reader who shares how he made room for reading even during the busiest times of his life. We also talk about The...
Episode 8 – Chris Neuhaus: Stacey Abrams’ blueprint to end voter suppression
Meet Chris, a special education teacher and an avid reader who shares his favorite reads on #Bookstagram on his @mr_neuhaus_booked! In this episode we do...
Episode 7 – Meda Trelles: 2020 Book highlights for all moods
Are you a MOOD-based reader? We got you! On today's episode, your host Meda will go over some of her 2020 reads and help you find just the right read. We...
Episode 6 – Rosa Hamalainen: Women as start up founders and New Year books
Meet Rosa, the co-founder of Rupa Health! We talk about about books to read as you think through your goals for the new year, great books for startup...
Episode 5 – Lupita Aquino: The importance of reading works by underrepresented voices
Meet Lupita, also know as @Lupita.Reads on the IG world where she constantly highlights great works by underrepresented authors! We talk about the...
Episode 04 – Tia Sylvain: Creating community through a book club
Meet Tia, the creator of the growing book community, Perspective Book Club based out of Atlanta and expanding. We talk about her mission to create...
Episode 03 – Emily Dardaman: Her Journey Towards Finding Meaning During Tough Times
Meet Emily, an organizational purpose consultant, yeah we know, fancy! We talk about the transformative power of reading, particularly during...
Episode 02 – Brandon Courtney: His journey to becoming a programmer
Meet Brandon, a health professional turned programmer! We talk about his transition from health care professional to programmer. For people considering a...
Episode 01 – Joana Ortega: Her journey to becoming a personal trainer
Meet Jo, a health professional turned personal trainer! We get into the mindset shift that a person experiences when they decide that fitness will be a...