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WhatstheTbookclubS2:E1: The Nickel Boys by Colson WhiteheadWhat's the T?
Happy New Year! It's 2022 and WhatstheTbookclub podcast is back with another season of "T" and good books we think you should read. In this episode, Ron and I unpack the many topics and themes we took from The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead. As you listen to this podcast, please remember that our "T" is based on our perspective of the book. This novel was a great segway into Black History Month as we also reveal what book we will be reading in the month of February and our reading goals as well.
2022-02-0145 minWhatstheTbookclubDecember's Novel: Bad Monkey's by Matt RuffWhat's the T?
As 2021 comes to a close, Ron and I give our "T" on December's novel, Bad Monkey's by Matt Ruff. For those of you who have not heard of the author, you may know some of his work like... Lovecraft Country. The title is indeed a TV series, but Matt Ruff is the author of the novel!
During this episode, Ron and I take a deep dive into the fiction novel. We provide our different perspectives and ratings on the book, discuss other books we have enjoyed reading from the bookclub this year...
2021-12-3023 minWhatstheTbookclubNovember's Book: Deep Work by Cal NewportWhat's the T?
In this episode, Ron and I discuss some gems we took away from the guide Deep Work by Cal Newport. You will hear how this novel is important to us and how we both are working to develop our deep thinking skills as we navigate life. In addition, we discuss our favorite quotes and introduce a new topic— the most used word(s) by the author in the book!
Quotes:
“What we chose to focus on and what we choose to ignore plays in defining the quality of our life." – Winifre...
2021-11-3031 minWhatstheTbookclubOctober's Book: 13 Years of Student Robbery by Joshua JonesWhatstheTbookclub has its first guest on the Podcast! In this episode, Ron and I talk with the author of 13 Years of Student Robbery, Joshua Jones. We dive deep into why Joshua wrote the book and some of the themes we took away from the book! Joshua also provides some advice to individuals who do not see education as their pathway to success.
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2021-10-3044 min
WhatstheTbookclubMid-Year UpdateIn this episode, Ron and I discuss our "T" on the books whatstheTbookclub has read from January 2021 thru August 2021. We each share the good and the bad of the books and our rating of the books as well. Additionally, we prelude into August novel as well.
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2021-08-2225 minWhatstheTbookclubJune's Book: All Boys Aren't Blue: A Memoir- Manifesto by George M. JohnsonIn this episode, Ron and I give you our "T" on George M. Johnson's memoir-manifesto, All Boys Aren't Blue. We take a deep dive into a few themes we discovered in the book. Additionally, we provide you all with our favorite parts of the memoir and what the book means to both of us.
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2021-07-0815 minWhatstheTbookclubVulnerability EpisodeIn this episode, Ron and I express vulnerability. We didn't finish May's novel, Challenger's Deep by Neal Shusterman and, we discuss how we are navigating taking care of our mental health. Additionally, we deep dive and share some of the challenges we've faced.
2021-06-0120 minWhatstheTbookclubApril's Book: I Think I Might Love You by Christina C. JonesIn this episode, Ron and I discuss this juicy romance novella. We share some parts of the novel that will leave you in shock. Additionally, we provide our ratings and dive deep into this romance. Lastly, we will announce May's novel!
Disclaimer: In this podcast, Ron and I discuss the topic of sexual intercourse.
2021-04-2921 minWhatstheTbookclubMarch's Book: An Equal Justice by Chad ZunkerIn this episode, you will hear the "T" from Ron and I on March's novel, An Equal Justice by Chad Zunker. There are many topics we discuss in this legal thriller! We share our thoughts and dive deep into our interpretations of this novel. Lastly, we will rate this thriller based on a 5-star scale and announce April's novel!
2021-04-0119 minWhatstheTbookclubSpecial Episode: Applying to Grad SchoolWhat's the T? Grad School!
In this episode, I discuss my journey of applying and accepting an offer to grad school. I give you all my "T" on my process of finding my purpose and gathering the tools needed to pursue a lifelong career as a public servant. Additionally, I provide you all with a few tips on how to navigate the grad school application process.
2021-03-2222 min
WhatstheTbookclubFebruary's Book: Salvage the Bones by Jesmyn WardWhat's the "T"? I provide you all with my "T" on February's novel, Salvage the Bones by Jesmyn Ward. Here's my insight on two prominent themes I relate to from the novel. Additionally, I discuss March's novel.
2021-02-2809 min
WhatstheTbookclubJanuary 2021: Year of Yes by Shonda RhimesThis episode covers January's book of the month, Year of Yes by Shonda Rhimes. I chat with Ron, a whattheTbookclub member, and we discuss our "T" on the book. Additionally, the announcement of February's book of the month!
2021-02-0107 min