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Brown Girl Book Party is a monthly book club hosted by Rosa Leonardo and Shannon Dominguez-Stevens, celebrating fiction in all its glorious forms, especially the kind that centers brown, BIPOC and queer stories, characters and authors. We believe fiction has a lot to teach us, and we’re here to soak it all up. This is a bi-monthly podcast, focusing on one book a month. We’ll announce the book on the first Saturday of each month, and come back to discuss it on the last Saturday . Join us for ...
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Being a human in the world is exhausting so we let AI write the summary of today's show: Dive deep into the world of dystopian literature with discussions on Tender is the Flesh by Augustina Bazterrica, and uncover the themes that resonate in a world where humans are reduced to commodities. We explore other thought-provoking reads that challenge ou…
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It's our first episode in this hellscape of 2025. We touch on heavy political themes, reflecting on the current state of affairs under a fucked up presidency and the societal issues that weigh on us. Amidst the tension, we cherish the small moments of peace found in family time, journaling, and the comforting routine of discussing books. Join us fo…
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Join us as we embark on a journey through some of 2024's best reads, sharing our top five picks that have captured our hearts and minds. We also delve deep into a discussion on Gregory Maguire's Wicked, exploring the stark differences between the book and the beloved musical adaptation. Unravel the hidden complexities and mature themes that make th…
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The Brown Girls are back to Book Party! Rosa & Shannon picked up the same boss at the same time so this episode gets into the one that brought them both to feel their feelings, 'From Here To The Great Unknown' by Lisa Marie Presley & Riley Keough. Rosa finished 'The Cliffs' by J. Courtney Sullivan, & Shannon is nearly done. It's worth your time to …
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Slow Dance: A Deep Dive into Rainbow Rowell's Latest Masterpiece
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Join Rosa & Shannon as they welcome a special guest, Katie Vroom, to discuss Rainbow Rowell's latest contemporary adult fiction, Slow Dance. This bonus episode dives deep into the book's themes, characters, and its unique storytelling structure. They explore the rich, relatable characters of Shiloh and Cary, their slow-burning romance, and the nuan…
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In this episode Rosa & Shannon are gonna talk about A LOT OF BOOKS. The new BGBP format means books on books on books, & the Brown Girls are loving it. Here’s a list of the titles we mention (in no particular order): The Wedding People by Alison Espach Here After by Amy Lin It Ends with Us & It Starts With Us by Colleen Hoover Margot’s Got Money Tr…
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The BG's at the BP are back, y'all! It's been exactly 47 years since our last episode but that doesn't mean we've stopped reading. In this episode we talk all about what we've been reading, what we are reading & what we are fixin' to read. We also share what the plans are for this party moving forward. Thanks so much for listening, it's damn good t…
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Friends, 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 co…
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After 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.By browngirlbookparty
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In 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 BPBy browngirlbookparty
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Book 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 loca…
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The Collected Regrets of Clover Episode 2
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June'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!…
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The Collected Regrets of Clover Episode 1
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Take 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 …
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The 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 …
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In 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…
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Book 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.…
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I Have Some Questions For You Episode 2
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Book 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 pi…
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March 2023 Bonus Episode: What is YA? It’s so good!
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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, …
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In 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 boo…
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Book 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 …
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February 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 B…
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In 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 cu…
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In 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. Than…
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January 2023 Bonus Episode - The Real One
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Is 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 Janua…
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In 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 o…
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In 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 …
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In 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. …
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