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Brown Girl Book PartyThe BG’s at the BP Catch UpFriends, followers, book lovers: This episode was intended to be shared weeks ago, and by weeks we mean over a month. Here's the thing, life happens. We know you know - not only because you are real humans with the capacity to see, her and empathize with us but because life has been happening for you too. So, forgive us for any dated content but continue to listen because this was made with you in our hearts. The good news is that you'll have another episode from the BG's super soon! As...2023-12-0638 min

Brown Girl Book PartyThe Late Americans Episode 2After about a decade the Brown Girls are back at the Book Party! Join Rosa & Shannon for the discussion you've been waiting for based on their read of The Late Americans by Brandon Taylor. Is it hot-fi or nice try? You'll have to join the Party to find out. 2023-10-3131 min

Brown Girl Book PartyBGBP: The Update EpisodeIn this episode of Brown Girl Book Party, Rosa & Shannon keep it really real. Life just won't quit & the book party feels it. If you have 20 mins, listen up because there are chchchchanges happening! We love you & can't wait to keep turning pages with you. xoxo, the BG's at the BP 2023-08-2521 min

Brown Girl Book PartyThe Late Americans Episode 1Book party people, it is July & the BG's are here with what you are gonna read this month! After reading summaries for about 15 books, Rosa & Shannon landed on one that they are so excited to read with you. Join us as we read The Late Americans by Brandon Taylor. This month we will bring you an episode 2 but we will also be inviting Sacramento locals to join us for our first in person book party! We can't wait to read with you! Follow us on Instagram for more! 2023-07-0318 min

Brown Girl Book PartyThe Collected Regrets of Clover Episode 2June's book was The Collected Regrets of Clover by Mikki Brammer & the Brown Girls have takes. Tune in for not only the best takes but to find out if we think it's 'hot fi" or "nice try". As always, thanks for listening and hella love to the Leonardo cousins for our cute 'n' catchy theme song. Follow us on Instagram for more! 2023-07-0350 min

Brown Girl Book PartyThe Collected Regrets of Clover Episode 1Take TWO...the final, we hope. Hey-o book party fam! We have been away from your ears for so long & we really do miss you but life do not be quitting, so here we are. Today you will hear from the BG's at the BP, Rosa & Shannon, as they tell you all about what they read in May & hit ya with the June book title. The party for When No One Is Watching will hit your ears in the next couple weeks. Good things are always worth the wai...2023-06-1126 min

Brown Girl Book PartyThe Collected Regrets of Clover Episode 1Hey-o book party fam! We have been away from your ears for so long & we really do miss you but life do not be quitting, so here we are. Today you will hear from the BG's at the BP, Rosa & Shannon, as they tell you all about what they read in May & hit ya with the June book title. The party for When No One Is Watching will hit your ears in the next couple weeks. Good things are always worth the wait, right? We love you, keep reading. xox...2023-06-1029 min

Brown Girl Book PartyWhen No One Is Watching Episode 1The BG's at the BP come to you today with May's Book Party pick & y'all, it's so gooooooood! When No One Is Watching by Alyssa Cole is not only a thrilling read but it's layered social commentary about housing & gentrification. Join us for the party then come back here at the end of the month for crisp audio of our takes. Will it be hot-fi or nice try? I mean... xoxo 2023-05-0728 min

Brown Girl Book PartySeven Days In June Episode 2In this episode, you will find some real love fest chatting all dedicated to the incredible work of Tia Willams in Seven Days In June. Listen up, ya'll we get into it & it's even got some smut! As always, thanks for listening & big yanks to the Leonardo cousins for our cute ‘n’ catchy theme song. xoxo, The BG's at the BP 2023-05-0649 min

Brown Girl Book PartySeven Days In June Episode 1Book party people, welcome to April’s book announcement! Join Rosa & Shannon for 10 whole minutes as they discuss this months pick & offer a new title for author Tia Williams. Come back in a month to fine out if the BG’s think this read is hot fi or nice try Thanks, as always, to the Leonardo cousins for our cute ‘n’ catchy theme song. 2023-04-0210 min

Brown Girl Book PartyI Have Some Questions For You Episode 2Book partiers, you could not have possibly been ready for the intoxicating storytelling that Rebecca Makkai brought to the pages of I Have Some Questions For You! In this episode Rosa & Shannon profess their undying obsession for this story. From page one through all of the subplots, the BG's were hooked. Put this episode in your ears to get the piping hot takes. Like us, rate us, subscribe to us & make sure to follow us on the gram where you'll get to see our fancy faces. As always, big thanks to the...2023-03-301h 02

Brown Girl Book PartyMarch 2023 Bonus Episode: What is YA? It’s so good!In this bonus episode, Rosa & Shannon take on a listener question! What makes a YA book YA & who is reading YA? The answer to the latter: we are! [We pause this episode description to say, you too can submit questions to us! Slide into our DM's over on IG.] Hang out with the BG's as they talk about some of their YA favs. Surprise, surprise, y'all, Rosa is into the romance & Shannon is into the suspense. As promised in the show here is one of Shannon's picks in video form, performed by the a...2023-03-1143 min

Brown Girl Book PartyI Have Some Questions For You Episode 1In the first episode of March the Brown Girls are bringing the party with the announcement of this month's book pick! It's one that the BG's have been anticipating for a hot minute so get ready to turn 433 pages of *hopefully* riveting story. Pick up I Have Some Questions For You by Rebecca Makkai at your local independent book seller or hit up bookshop.org. Be sure to follow us on Instagram, you'll get all the party vibes there. Support our labor of love on Patreon: www.patreon.com/browngirlbookparty Big THANKS to the Leonardo...2023-03-0417 min

Brown Girl Book PartyThe Survivalists Episode 2Book Party People, can you believe February is nearly done?! We can't either & honestly, we wouldn't except that BGBP helps us tell time. So, here, for your fancy ears is The Survivalists Episode 2! Was The Survivalists hot fi or nice try? You'll have to listen to find out. You know Rosa & Shannon are gonna bring some takes so pop your popcorn. Be sure to follow us on Instagram, it's where we brew our piping hot tea. Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/browngirlbookparty. Big thanks to the Leonardo cousins for our cute...2023-02-2529 min

Brown Girl Book PartyThe Survivalists Episode 1February is here which means there is a new book at the party! Listen up to hear more about this months party pick & more about what the Brown Girls are reading. Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/browngirlbookparty Big thanks to the Leonardo cousins for our cute 'n' catchy intro song. Thanks for listening, keep reading! Love, The BG's at the BP 2023-02-0423 min

Brown Girl Book PartyWe Deserve Monuments Episode 2In this episode, Rosa & Shannon explore a new way to dig into the book party pick by going free form! The Brown Girls unpack the rich and beautiful coming-of-age story written by Jas Hammonds & remember their own experiences as young brown women. Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/browngirlbookparty Big thanks to the Leonardo cousins for our cute 'n' catchy intro song. Thanks for listening, keep reading! Love, The BG's at the BP 2023-02-0453 min

Brown Girl Book PartyWe Deserve Monuments Episode 1.5In episode 1.5 you'll find the honest truth: life happened and the full length episode simply ain't ready. Shannon explains what's up with the pause and gives a book recommendation or 2 to hold your book hunger over. Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/browngirlbookparty Big thanks to the Leonardo cousins for our cute 'n' catchy intro song. Thanks for listening, keep reading! Love, The BG's at the BP 2023-01-2807 min

Brown Girl Book PartyJanuary 2023 Bonus Episode - The Real OneIs 2 episodes really enough? Not for the BG's at the BP! In this bonus episode Rosa & Shannon give you their top 3 books of 2022 - they aren't all fiction. From books that aren't in their usual to books that held them up during hard times. We hope you enjoy the bonus & can't wait to chat about We Deserve Monuments at our January Book party on January 28th. Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/browngirlbookparty Big thanks to the Leonardo cousins for our cute 'n' catchy intro song....2023-01-1433 min

Brown Girl Book PartyWe Deserve Monuments Episode 1In the first episode of the New Year, join the BG's at the BP for their 2022 reflections, 2023 resolutions (maybe?) and the introduction of January's Book Party Pick. The Brown Girls are excited to read We Deserve Monuments by Jas Hammonds who you should definitely follow on IG because not only are they are great but this book is popping' off all over the place y'all! If you are in the Sacramento area, we encourage you to purchase the book at A Seat At The Table Books. Rosa digs this place so hard she visits once a...2023-01-0749 min

Brown Girl Book PartyYolk Episode 2In Yolk Episode 2, join the brown girls for a deep dive into Mary H.K. Choi’s YA novel Yolk, about two estranged sisters finding their way back to each other and in turn, to themselves. Content warnings galore, as this book explores eating disorders, terminal illness, toxic parental and familial relationships, and dysphoric body image. Shannon and Rosa unpack this, as well as their own personal and complicated relationships with food and their bodies, having and exploring sex as young women, perfectionism and mortality, and Rosa’s own estranged relationship with her Filipino Father. ...2022-12-311h 24

Brown Girl Book PartyYolk Episode 1In the pilot episode of Brown Girl Book Party, you’ll meet the pod’s hosts Rosa Leonardo and Shannon Dominguez-Stevens, and hear why they’re so excited to talk about works of fiction with you. December 2022’s book is Mary H. K. Choi’s Yolk. If you’re in Sacramento, you can purchase your copy locally at Underground Books, or online at bookshop.org. We’ll meet you back here on December 31st! 2022-12-0131 min