Learn how to critique books without letting your feelings take over — and whether authors should ever be in review spaces. Join us as we share what we’re reading and break down the real rules of book criticism, literary boundaries, and honest reviewing. A must-watch for readers, reviewers, and anyone who loves smart, nuanced book discussions.
In this week’s episode of The League of Extraordinary Readers, we break down everything we’ve been reading (or starting!) over the past week — and dive into a deeper conversation on how to critique books, why it matters to separate personal feelings from reviews, and whether authors should participate in review spaces.
We explore literary analysis, boundaries in the book community, and how thoughtful critique strengthens reading culture. If you love honest book discussions and conversations rooted in Black literary perspectives and diverse reading, this episode is for you.
📚 Books & Topics Mentioned:
Frankenstein
The Love Songs of WEB DuBois
The Waterbearers
The WIlderness
Cursed Daughters
Successful Failures
Jackal
The Weight of Blood
Monday’s Not Coming
The Scammer
What Storm What Thunder
No Kingdom For TOmorrow
Wold Hustle
The Farming of Bones
The Three Mothers
Sleepless in Alton
Hamnet
Trinity
Red CLay
All We Were Promised
107 Days
Make Your Way Home
The Girls Who Grew Big
Adonis
A Small Place
No Sense In Wishing
Rage of Dragons
Sky Full of Elephants
Morning Glory Milking Farm
Before I Let Go
Sula
Dominion
Caul Baby
Reckless Forever
Heart of a Goon
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