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Beyond the Shelves: A Podcast from the Des Moines Public LibraryBeyond The Shelves - Libraries as Third SpacesThis month on Beyond the Shelves, Sarah and Jes unpack the idea of "third spaces" why we crave them, why they're disappearing, and how libraries have stepped in to fill the gap. Stick around for the Book Bulletin, where they unpack everything from LGBTQ+ publishing setbacks to Shakespearean fan fiction, Bridgerton‑era romance trends, and the wild saga of a possibly‑AI‑written novel. SHOW NOTES What We're Reading Back after this by Linda Holmes Magic Burns by Ilona Andrews Unlikely Animals by Annie Hartnett Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë To Be Read In...
2026-02-1154 min
Books with BetsyEpisode 87 - Best of 2025 Part 2On this episode, past guests of Books with Betsy and I share our favorite books of 2025! Listen to hear about lots of great 2025 books and the excellent backlist we got to this year.
Books mentioned in this episode:
Betsy’s Top 11 Books (in no particular order):
The Sisters by Jonas Hassan Khemiri
Endling by Maria Reva
The Director by Daniel Kehlmann
The Buffalo Hunter Hunter by Stephen Graham Jones
Biography of X by Catherine Lacey
Say Hello to My Little Fri...
2026-01-051h 28
RootedAddie E. Citchens Wrote a Novel That Moves with a Teenager's Sense of UrgencyThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit rooted.substack.comOur Bottom Reader Book Club Discussion with Addie Citchens was so good it included a spontaneous bursting into song! I loved chatting with Addie and Talamieka about Dominion, a fast-paced, thrilling drama set in a fictional Delta town that is closely modeled on Clarksdale, MS. Talamieka and I both found the book totally immersive despite having completely different entry points and perspectives to draw from. During our conversation, we talked about power dynamics in small towns, why it took so long...
2026-01-0309 min
Book Talk, etc.Book Talk Etc.'s Best Books of 2025!Send a textIn Episode 232 of Book Talk Etc., Tina & Hannah share our favorite books of 2025!Loving LatelyMe Snarky (T)Cult of Megs (T)Pinch of Yum (H)Pinch of Yum IGTINA AND HANNAH'S TOP FAVORITE BOOKS OF 2025!Red Clay | Charles B. Fancher (T)Great Black Hope | Rob Franklin (H)The Favorites | Layne Fargo (T)Nothing to See Here | Kevin Wilson (H)Sunrise on the Reaping | Suzanne Collins (T)Sandwich | Catherine Newman...
2025-12-301h 29
RootedRobert Busby Writes Characters Who Make the Worst Choices for the Best Possible ReasonsThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit rooted.substack.comLast week, Talamieka Brice and I had a fabulous book club chat with Addie Citchens about her novel Dominion. BUT before I send that out, I must share this delightful conversation that Shira Muroff and I had with author Robert Busby waaaayy back in October about Robert’s debut story collection Bodock. Robert talked about his job as a satellite TV technician and the story it inspired, growing up in Pontotoc, Mississippi, and fictionalizing traumatic rites of passage. I’ll share some...
2025-12-1610 min
...But Make It Books"You Wanted a Worshipper, Not a Wife": Dominion with Addie E. CitchensJoin Niccara as she welcomes Addie E. Citchens, inaugural recipient of the Farrar, Straus and Giroux Writer's Fellowship and debut author, to the pod! We talk about her novel Dominion, the cost of maintaining false narratives, and how women become the custodians of family reputation and community silence in the Black church.Perfect for readers who appreciate stories centered on Black womanhood, Southern life, faith, complicity, and the courage it takes to choose yourself. Make sure you pick up Dominion from where you get your books!Follow Us:@butmakeitbookspod | @thebookishhottie | bookishlyhealing.com
2025-12-1153 min...But Make It Books"You Wanted a Worshipper, Not a Wife": Dominion with Addie E. CitchensJoin Niccara as she welcomes Addie E. Citchens, inaugural recipient of the Farrar, Straus and Giroux Writer's Fellowship and debut author, to the pod! We talk about her novel Dominion, the cost of maintaining false narratives, and how women become the custodians of family reputation and community silence in the Black church.Perfect for readers who appreciate stories centered on Black womanhood, Southern life, faith, complicity, and the courage it takes to choose yourself. Make sure you pick up Dominion from where you get your books!Follow Us:@butmakeitbookspod | @thebookishhottie | bookishlyhealing.com
2025-12-1153 min
Sarah's Bookshelves LiveBest Books of 2025 Superlatives with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) | Ep. 212In Ep. 212, Sarah and Catherine of Gilmore Guide to Books start wrapping up 2025 with the first of the two year-end episodes: Best Books of 2025 Superlatives. In this episode, they share their picks for over 25 superlative categories, including Weirdest 5-Star Read of 2025, The Book That Made Us Furious, Most Underrated Gem, Too Dark Even for Me, and so much more! This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog....
2025-12-031h 03Book Talk, etc.Inside the Goodreads Choice Awards and Tina’s Mystery & Thriller Reading ChallengeSend a textIn Episode 229 of Book Talk Etc., Tina & Hannah talk about the Goodreads Choice Awards! Tina talks a little bit about her experience reading through the mystery and thriller nominations, and we discuss the pros and cons of the awards and how they operate.If you enjoy our commercial-free podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon! Your membership will give you access to our exclusive bonus episodes, including Niche Novels, Books We DNFed, and What's in the Mailbag! Plus, you’ll receive invites to monthly events like Mood Reader Happy Hour, Live Creativity Sp...
2025-12-021h 04
Sarah's Bookshelves LiveFall 2025 Circle Back with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) (Ep. 211)In Episode 211, Sarah and Catherine of Gilmore Guide to Books catch up on the 14 new releases they shared in the Fall 2025 Book Preview, now that they've read them — or at least tried to! They share their reading stats and discuss which books worked and which didn't…and why. This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Highlights Catherine's success rate bounces back from summer. Sarah's fall reading felt...
2025-11-1952 min
BookwildBook Club Book Recommendations with Gare and StephThis week, Gare, Steph and I share books we think are good discussion starters for book clubs!Books We Talked AboutKate's PicksBlood Over Bright Haven by M.L. WangDominion by Addie E. CitchensMy Husband by Maud VenturaProject Hail Mary by Andy WeirAllegedly by Tiffany D JacksonGare's PicksKeep it In the Family by John MarrsBest Offer Wins by Marisa KashinoHis & Hers by Alice FeeneyAmerican Psycho...
2025-11-151h 25
Pouring Over BooksOctober Reads and Books on My Radar for November and December.Send us a textIn this episode of the Pouring Over Books Podcast, host LaShawn shares her experiences completing a half marathon and reflects on her reading journey in October. She discusses ten books she read, highlighting five favorites, and provides insights into upcoming releases for November and December.BOOKS TALKED ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE Alchemised by Sin lin YuAnd now back to you by BK BorrisonMate by Alli HazelwoodDominion by Addie E CitchensWarrior Pr...
2025-11-0528 min
Notes from Erin PodcastGetting BookwildFor this week's episode I chat with Kate Hergott, host of the Bookwild Podcast. In this interview we discuss:* How her religious background impacted her reading* Her favorite genres and how she makes time to read* The importance of banned books* The evolution of her podcasting journey to reading preferencesAlso, be sure to subscribe to Kate’s newsletter, Stories Are My Religion.Books mentioned during our conversation:* The Negotiator Series by Dee Henderson* Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn* Th...
2025-11-041h 01
Ask a BooksellerAsk a Bookseller: ‘Dominion’ by Addie E. CitchensOn The Thread’s Ask a Bookseller series, we talk to independent booksellers all over the country to find out what books they’re most excited about right now.Sarah Gregg of Lemuria Book Store in Jackson, Miss., recommends a novel that delves deep into a family drama in a small Mississippi Delta town.The debut novel “Dominion” by Addie E. Citchens takes on themes of power, patriarchy and sexual repression. Gregg calls it a character-driven novel, and it was the connection between the two main female characters — including what they don’t manage...
2025-11-0102 min
Thoughts from a Page PodcastKelly Hooker - October's Real Time ReadingKelly joins me for October's Real Time Reading episode where we discuss our current, past, and upcoming reads.
Kelly's Selections:
Last:
The Everlasting by Alix E. Harrow
Dominion by Addie E. Citchens
Now:
Wait for Me by Amy Jo Burns
Bone Valley by Gilbert King
Next:
Good People by Patmeena Sabit
Scavengers by Katherine Boland
DNFs:
Warning Signs by Tracy Sierra
Book Mail highlights:
The Astral Library by Kate Quinn
Ruins by Lil...
2025-10-3055 min
Sarah's Bookshelves LiveEp. 209: 2025 Debuts Special with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) and Chrissie (@ChrissieWhitley)In Episode 209, Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) and Chrissie (@ChrissieWhitley) join Sarah for the 5th annual Debuts Special! They're sharing their reading stats for debuts this year, along with their favorite debuts, new and backlist — so far for 2025. This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Highlights How debuts from 2025 compare to those from previous years. A full breakdown of Sarah's, Catherine's, and Chrissie's 2025 debut-related stats. Featured debuts, split into tw...
2025-10-2956 min
Thoughts from a Page PodcastKelly Hooker - Our Favorite Reads of July through September 2025In this episode, Kelly and I chat about our favorite books that published in July through September 2025.
Our shared top reads:
Finding Grace by Loretta Rothschild
Culpability by Bruce Holsinger
Slanting Towards the Sea by Lidija Hilje
The Book of Guilt by Catherine Chidgey
The Killer Question by Janice Hallett
Kelly’s remaining top reads:
Guess Again by Charlie Donlea
The Grand Paloma Resort by Cleyvis Natura
Life & Death & Giants by Ron Rindo
Everyone Is Lying to You by Jo Piazza
Dominion by Addie E. Citchens
The Mad Wife by Meagan Church
Cindy’s remaini...
2025-10-2849 min
Check This Out with Rachel BarenbaumEp. 147 NHPR Addie E. Citchens: DOMINIONA Southern Black family drama unfolds as long-held secrets about a beloved son surface, shaking the foundation of a Mississippi town.
2025-10-2549 min
Check This OutAddie E. Citchens & 'Dominion'A Black Southern family drama unfolds as the sins of a favorite son rock a small Mississippi town.
2025-10-2349 min
Writers at WorkAddie E. CitchensWith me today on Writers at Work is Addie E. Citchens, author of the new novel DOMINION, published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux. A family drama set in Dominion, Mississippi, it unfolds through the eyes of two women, Priscilla, wife of an abusive and well-to-do preacher and mother to five talented sons, and Diamond, girlfriend to Wonder Boy, the youngest of those five young men. Though warm and witty, the story is infused with a sense of dread on every page.
It is Addie E. Citchens’ debut novel. Addie's work has appeared in the New Yorker, the Pa...
2025-10-2342 minBooks with BetsyEpisode 76 - TMSH with Tina of TBR, etc.On this episode, Tina of TBR, etc., talks about how being an active book person in multiple internet formats affects her reading life, her favorite genre acronym, and we go deep into the world of reading trackers. We also talk about her viral moment this past summer when she broke an AI-related book story.
Books to Read if You Liked Unknown Caller
Books With Covers We Hate and Why We Read Them Anyway
Tina TBR, etc Instagram
TikTok
Tina Books | TBR, etc. - YouTube
B...
2025-10-2058 min
From the Front PorchEpisode 551 || Literary Therapy, Vol. 25This week on From the Front Porch, it’s a Literary Therapy session! Our literary Frasier Crane, Annie, is back to answer more of your reading questions and dilemmas. If you have a question you would like Annie to answer in a future episode, you can leave us a voicemail here.
To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, stop by The Bookshelf in Thomasville, visit our website (search episode 551) or download and shop on The Bookshelf’s official app:
Kristi's voicemail:
Tell Me Everything by Elizabeth Strout
Olive, Again by Eliz...
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2025-09-3052 min
SyllyA Close Reading of Dominion by Addie CitchensWelcome back to Sylly, a podcast for the curious and critical. We’re your hosts, Mbiye Kasonga and Tembe Denton-Hurst. In episode ten, we’re diving deep into our favorite contemporary fiction read of 2025 so far: Dominion. In this spoiler-filled episode, we delve into the book’s intricate characterizations, thematic complexity, and how it offers a rich commentary on patriarchy and gender roles within a tight-knit community. We also touch on Citchen’s compelling depiction of women’s roles in the church and their struggle for autonomy and self-worth. Thank you for listening! As always, if there’s an...
2025-09-241h 19
Book Review'Dominion' is a provocative look at the crushing power of patriarchyAuthor Addie E. Citchens was born in Clarksdale, Mississippi, and raised as a church kid, and that background breathes life into her debut novel, "Dominion."
2025-09-2203 min
American Campus PodcastTuskegee and the Afterlives of the Plantation with Jarvis McInnisTuskegee, Alabama, the center of modernity in the Black Global SouthReferences and suggested readings:Jarvis McInnis. 2025. Afterlives of the Plantation: Plotting Agrarian Futures in the Global Black South. Columbia University Press. Zora Neale Hurston. Mules and Men.Zora Neale Herston. Tell My Horse: Voodoo and Life in Haiti and Jamaica.Jesmyn Ward. 2024. Let Us Descend.Brea Baker. 2024. Rooted: The American Legacy of Land Theft and the Modern Movement for Black Land Ownership.Addie E. Citchens. 2025. Dominion. FSG.Jason Allen-Paisant. 2025. The Possibility of Tenderness: A Jamaican Memoir of Plants and Dreams.Follow Jarvis McInnis o...
2025-09-2150 min
Bad On PaperElin Hilderbrand & Shelby Cunningham on Their New Mother/Daughter Book CollabWe are SO excited to chat with Elin Hilderbrand and her daughter, Shelby Cunningham, about their new book, The Academy! We ask how their collaborative writing process worked, about Shelby's boarding school experience that inspired the book, and Elin's feelings on venturing into a new world outside Nantucket. We also have adaptation updates and some exclusive behind the scenes gossip! These days, Shelby is reading A Thousand Acres by Jane Smiley, and Elin is reading Dominion by Addie E. Citchens. Obsessions Olivia - Bedroom candles Becca - Sez...
2025-09-1750 min
The League of Extraordinary ReadersAddie Citchens on Her Novel Dominion | The League of Extraordinary Readers PodcastThe League of Extraordinary Readers presents a powerful conversation with debut author Addie Citchens about her novel Dominion. In this episode, we explore what inspired her to write the story, the themes she wanted to highlight, and how Dominion connects to larger conversations about history, family, and identity.Perfect for readers, book clubs, and anyone looking for fresh perspectives from Black and BIPOC authors.👉 Follow The League of Extraordinary Readers every Tuesday for new episodes featuring author interviews, book reviews, and conversations connecting literature to culture.
2025-09-1658 min
Mississippi Arts HourThe Mississippi Arts Hour | Addie E. CitchensLauren Rhoades talks with author Addie E. Citchens about her widely acclaimed debut novel DOMINION, a searing family drama set in the Mississippi Delta. Citchens is a Clarksdale native who now lives in New Orleans. Her work has appeared in The New Yorker, The Paris Review, and Oxford American's "Best of the South." Citchens writings on blues history have been featured in Mississippi Folklife. On the Arts Hour, Citchens discusses how her Mississippi upbringing shaped her writing, the experience of publishing her first novel, and the writers and artists who have influenced her work. If you enjoy listening to this...
2025-09-1547 minMississippi Arts HourThe Mississippi Arts Hour | Addie E. CitchensLauren Rhoades talks with author Addie E. Citchens about her widely acclaimed debut novel DOMINION, a searing family drama set in the Mississippi Delta. Citchens is a Clarksdale native who now lives in New Orleans. Her work has appeared in The New Yorker, The Paris Review, and Oxford American's "Best of the South." Citchens writings on blues history have been featured in Mississippi Folklife. On the Arts Hour, Citchens discusses how her Mississippi upbringing shaped her writing, the experience of publishing her first novel, and the writers and artists who have influenced her work. If you enjoy listening to this...
2025-09-1547 minBook Talk, etc.Chasing That Five Star Reading Experience + Discussing 5+ Star BooksSend a textIn Episode 217 of Book Talk Etc., Tina & Hannah discuss what makes a book 5 PLUS stars and how they chase that perfect reading experience.If you enjoy our commercial-free podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon! Your membership will give you access to our exclusive bonus episodes, including Niche Novels, Books We DNFed, and What's in the Mailbag! Plus, you’ll receive invites to monthly events like Mood Reader Happy Hour, Live Creativity Sprints and Bookstore Browse, and a private Facebook group and Discord server where you can interact with ot...
2025-09-021h 04BookwildSome of Our Favorite Reads from August with Gare and StephThis week, Gare, Steph and I talk about some of our favorite books we read in August!Books We Talked AboutMy Husband by Maud VenturaToo Old for This by Samantha DowningDon’t Forget to Write by Sarah Goodman-ConfinoHappy Land by Dolen Perkins-ValdezThe Locked Ward by Sarah PekkanenKnife River by Justine ChampineDominion by Addie CitchensEveryone is Lying to You by Jo PiazzaEverything is Tuberculosis by John GreenThe Trad Wi...
2025-08-291h 20From the Front PorchEpisode 544 || August 2025 Reading RecapThis week on From the Front Porch, Annie recaps the books she read and loved in August. You get 10% off your books when you order your August Reading Recap. Each month, we offer a Reading Recap bundle, which features Annie’s favorite books she read that month.
To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, stop by The Bookshelf in Thomasville, visit our website (search episode 544), or download and shop on The Bookshelf’s official app:
The Names by Florence Knapp
The Most by Jessica Anthony
The Academy by Elin Hilderbrand and Sh...
2025-08-2838 min
DebutifulDominion by Addie E. Citchens - The Great Mississippi NovelSign up for our emails to never miss an interview, book excerpt, cover reveal, or book review.
Addie E. Citchens, author of Dominion, joined the podcast to discuss Mississippi, finding her path to writing that works for her, and making sure her ending was the ending her book deserved.
You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780374609337
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Addie E. Citchens on Instagram: http://instagram.com/addie_e_citchens
Debutiful on the Internet: https://www.debutiful.net
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2025-08-2735 min
BookEDIndies Introduce: Addie E. Citchens (Dominion)ABA's Indies Introduce interview series spotlights debut authors handpicked by booksellers from around the country. In each episode, a bookseller from the Indies Introduce panel interviews an author featured in the program to celebrate the release of their book. In this episode, Nahin Cano of Seminary Co-Op Bookstores in Chicago, IL interviews Addie E. Citchens, author of Dominion, available August 19, 2025 at your local independent bookstore. Theme song by Constant Companion
2025-08-2026 minBookEDIndies Introduce: Addie E. Citchens (Dominion)ABA's Indies Introduce interview series spotlights debut authors handpicked by booksellers from around the country. In each episode, a bookseller from the Indies Introduce panel interviews an author featured in the program to celebrate the release of their book. In this episode, Nahin Cano of Seminary Co-Op Bookstores in Chicago, IL interviews Addie E. Citchens, author of Dominion, available August 19, 2025 at your local independent bookstore. Theme song by Constant Companion
2025-08-2026 min
The StacksEp. 385 A Human Champagne Bubble with Addie E. CitchensDebut novelist, Addie E. Citchens, joins us this week to discuss her book, Dominion—a Black Southern family drama told through the eyes of two women. Addie talks about how growing up in the church in Mississippi inspired her writing, and why she feels like she’s been writing this story her whole life. We also talk about humor, a writing teacher who stifled her style, and how the ending of Dominion clicked into place. For the month of August, the Stacks Book Club pick will be reading Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer. We will discuss the book o...
2025-08-2050 min
2025-08-1627 minPouring Over BooksJuly Reads and Books on My Radar for AugustSend us a textIn this episode of the Pouring Over Books podcast, LaShawn Wiltz reflects on her reading journey in July, discussing 5 of the 14 books she read, including notable titles like 'What Kind of Paradise' and 'Everyone is Lying to You.' She shares her ratings and thoughts on each book, highlighting her favorites and those that didn't meet her expectations. LaShawn also looks ahead to her August reading list, featuring a mix of fiction and non-fiction, and emphasizes the importance of reading what resonates with you rather than following trends....
2025-08-0528 min
Mississippi Arts HourThe Mississippi Arts Hour | Mississippi FolklifeLarry Morrisey and his Arts Commission colleague Maria Zeringue discuss the online publication Mississippi Folklife; a MAC project documenting the state’s present-day cultural heritage. Three Mississippi Folklife contributors are featured. Vish Shenoy, a sitar player based in Clinton, MS; Addie Citchens, the author of two essays about Clarksdale and Oxford-based artist, Lee Harper, creator of a diorama project called History Bones. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-01-0446 minMississippi Arts HourThe Mississippi Arts Hour | Mississippi FolklifeLarry Morrisey and his Arts Commission colleague Maria Zeringue discuss the online publication Mississippi Folklife; a MAC project documenting the state’s present-day cultural heritage. Three Mississippi Folklife contributors are featured. Vish Shenoy, a sitar player based in Clinton, MS; Addie Citchens, the author of two essays about Clarksdale and Oxford-based artist, Lee Harper, creator of a diorama project called History Bones. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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