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Between the Reads

Between the Reads

Audra Russell

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Dive deep into enlightening conversations with today's most compelling Black Indie and traditionally published authors. Explore diverse narratives and the voices shaping Black literature.

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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Between the Reads episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Between the Reads for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Between the Reads episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Between the Reads - Sistah SciFi Book Boutique with Owner Isis Asare
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06/07/22 • 51 min

Oh, you thought I was done?? Nope! Your girl has TWO interviews for you. This next one is with Isis Asare, owner of Sistah SciFi Book Boutique. This bookstore is exclusively online, but she has lots of in-person events like Book Clubs and Bookish Tea Tours. Get yourself an empty mug and let Isis pour you some tea.
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Visit her book boutique at https://www.sistahscifi.com.
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If you enjoy this content, please help continue to amplify Black stories by becoming a monthly contributor at https://www.patreon.com/betweenthereads or by making a one-time donation at https://ko-fi.com/betweenthereadspodcast

Please support this independent podcast. Every little bit helps me continue to bring you new and exciting content. By supporting BTR, you'll be helping me continue to amplify and celebrate Black voices. Here are three easy ways to support the show:

  1. A one-time donation at https://ko-fi.com/betweenthereadspodcast
  2. A recurring monthly donation at https://www.patreon.com/betweenthereads.
  3. Purchase Between the Reads swag at https://www.betweenthereads.com/store/
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Between the Reads - The Anatomy of a Book with Author Seanathan Polidore
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09/13/22 • 57 min

It's Tuesday! In today's episode, I speak with author Seanathan Polidore about his work The Anatomy of a Book. We discuss the importance of those extra items in the books a lot of people skip over, how to be an engaged reader, and book violence! Just marking up them pages as we read y'all!
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If you enjoy this content, please consider becoming a patron at https://www.patreon.com/betweenthereads or making a one-time donation at https://www.ko-fi.com/betweenthereadspodcast.

Please support this independent podcast. Every little bit helps me continue to bring you new and exciting content. By supporting BTR, you'll be helping me continue to amplify and celebrate Black voices. Here are three easy ways to support the show:

  1. A one-time donation at https://ko-fi.com/betweenthereadspodcast
  2. A recurring monthly donation at https://www.patreon.com/betweenthereads.
  3. Purchase Between the Reads swag at https://www.betweenthereads.com/store/
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Between the Reads - The Story Disney Stole with Author Lenny Willilams
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11/15/22 • 44 min

Asha The Princess of Matana is a beautiful story about a magical kingdom in Africa and a young princess who must choose between marrying who her parents think she should marry or the young boy who just might be her true prince and help her save the kingdom from a curse. And Disney stole it. Yup. Lenny and I dish the dirt in this episode!
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Learn more about Lenny at https://www.lennysimagination.com/

Please support this independent podcast. Every little bit helps me continue to bring you new and exciting content. By supporting BTR, you'll be helping me continue to amplify and celebrate Black voices. Here are three easy ways to support the show:

  1. A one-time donation at https://ko-fi.com/betweenthereadspodcast
  2. A recurring monthly donation at https://www.patreon.com/betweenthereads.
  3. Purchase Between the Reads swag at https://www.betweenthereads.com/store/
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Between the Reads - Mo Bettah Romance with Author Mo Flames
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05/17/22 • 89 min

Happy Tuesday! I'm bringing you unashamed and unapologetic steamy romance with plot twists, drama, AND murder! Lend me your ears as author Mo Flames and I have too good of a time talking about her book, One Ain't Enough!
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If you enjoy this content, please support me by becoming a patron at https://www.patreon.com/betweenthereads or by making a one-time donation at https://ko-fi.com/betweenthereadspodcast.
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Today's episode was brought to you by Stoop and Stank Tees: Apparel inspired by Black pop culture. Visit them today at https://www.stoopandstank.com.

Please support this independent podcast. Every little bit helps me continue to bring you new and exciting content. By supporting BTR, you'll be helping me continue to amplify and celebrate Black voices. Here are three easy ways to support the show:

  1. A one-time donation at https://ko-fi.com/betweenthereadspodcast
  2. A recurring monthly donation at https://www.patreon.com/betweenthereads.
  3. Purchase Between the Reads swag at https://www.betweenthereads.com/store/
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It's Tuesday! Settle in wherever you are and get your ear hustle on as Gracia and I discuss her thriller, Handkerchief. She don't care 'bout killin' off these the characters, y'all! She did what she did. Get ready to laugh. That's all I can say 'bout dat.
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If you enjoy this content, please consider becoming a monthly contributor at https://www.patreon.com/betweenthereads or make a one-time donation at https://www.ko-fi.com/betweenthereadspodcast.

Please support this independent podcast. Every little bit helps me continue to bring you new and exciting content. By supporting BTR, you'll be helping me continue to amplify and celebrate Black voices. Here are three easy ways to support the show:

  1. A one-time donation at https://ko-fi.com/betweenthereadspodcast
  2. A recurring monthly donation at https://www.patreon.com/betweenthereads.
  3. Purchase Between the Reads swag at https://www.betweenthereads.com/store/
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Two cousins who have never met in person decided to write some children's books to pass down the stories their grandfather told. In this episode, I speak with Akindele and Nadine about how they met, the history of their ancestors, and how Sierra Leon Folktales came to be.
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Find out more about their children's books at https://sierraleonefolktales.com/

Please support this independent podcast. Every little bit helps me continue to bring you new and exciting content. By supporting BTR, you'll be helping me continue to amplify and celebrate Black voices. Here are three easy ways to support the show:

  1. A one-time donation at https://ko-fi.com/betweenthereadspodcast
  2. A recurring monthly donation at https://www.patreon.com/betweenthereads.
  3. Purchase Between the Reads swag at https://www.betweenthereads.com/store/
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Between the Reads - The Three Mrs. Greys with Author Shelly Ellis
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06/14/22 • 51 min

It's Tuesday! This week's episode comes packin' all the drama as I speak with author Shelly Ellis about her thriller novel, The Three Mrs. Greys. What would you do if you found out your husband was married to two other women?? Shelly and I talk about Cyrus Grey, the character you love to hate, and the three women he kept stuck on oblivious.
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For more information about Shelly, visit her at https://www.shellyellisbooks.com
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If you enjoy this content please head over to https://www.patreon.com/betweenthereads and become a monthly contributor or make a one-time donation at https://www.ko-fi.com/betweenthereads.

Please support this independent podcast. Every little bit helps me continue to bring you new and exciting content. By supporting BTR, you'll be helping me continue to amplify and celebrate Black voices. Here are three easy ways to support the show:

  1. A one-time donation at https://ko-fi.com/betweenthereadspodcast
  2. A recurring monthly donation at https://www.patreon.com/betweenthereads.
  3. Purchase Between the Reads swag at https://www.betweenthereads.com/store/
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Between the Reads - Too Hot to Handle with Romance Author D.L. White
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04/28/20 • 65 min

Audra Russell chats with romance author DL White.

For as long as she can remember, romance author DL White would much rather be in her room reading and writing than doing anything else, but she only began seriously pursuing a writing career in 2011. She writes romantic women’s fiction featuring Black men and women.

Based in Atlanta, Georgia, DL loves coffee and Sunday Brunch, especially on a patio, but her true obsession is water— lakes, rivers, oceans, waterfalls! And sand... dig your toes in, soft! On the weekend, you’ll probably find her near water and if she’s lucky, on an ocean beach.

By day she is an Executive Administrative Assistant for a billion dollar beverage brand. By night, when she’s not writing books, she’s devouring them. She blogs her reviews and thoughts on writing at BooksbyDLWhite.com.

We have a lively chat about her books, some of her characters and this crazy writing life.

So get ready for some laughs, grab your favorite beverage, and enjoy!

Please support this independent podcast. Every little bit helps me continue to bring you new and exciting content. By supporting BTR, you'll be helping me continue to amplify and celebrate Black voices. Here are three easy ways to support the show:

  1. A one-time donation at https://ko-fi.com/betweenthereadspodcast
  2. A recurring monthly donation at https://www.patreon.com/betweenthereads.
  3. Purchase Between the Reads swag at https://www.betweenthereads.com/store/
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Between the Reads - Building Strong Children with Author Kiara Gaton
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05/10/22 • 42 min

Frederick Douglass once said, "It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men." Author Kiara Gaton understands the assignment! We talk about her beautiful children's book, Loving Me ABCs, and she shares the importance of giving Black and brown children a strong foundation so they have the power to be who THEY want to be and not who the world says they are.
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To learn more about Kiara and buy her book, visit her at https://love-anise.myshopify.com/.
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If you enjoy this content, please consider becoming a patron at https://www.patreon.com/betweenthereads or by making a one-time donation at https://ko-fi.com/betweenthereadspodcast

Please support this independent podcast. Every little bit helps me continue to bring you new and exciting content. By supporting BTR, you'll be helping me continue to amplify and celebrate Black voices. Here are three easy ways to support the show:

  1. A one-time donation at https://ko-fi.com/betweenthereadspodcast
  2. A recurring monthly donation at https://www.patreon.com/betweenthereads.
  3. Purchase Between the Reads swag at https://www.betweenthereads.com/store/
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Between the Reads - What's the Delia?

What's the Delia?

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02/06/20 • 56 min

Audra Russell chats with author Delia Pitts, creator of the Ross Agency mystery series featuring detective SJ Rook, a mixed race private detective living in Harlem, New York.

In this episode, we chat about her novels, how she learned to think like a man to write in the voice SJ Rook, her time writing fan fiction, and how working at a newspaper was the inspiration for her writing. She also shares a valuable tip for writers that is sure to inspire.

Delia is a Chicago girl with a brilliant mind and we have a lot fun in this episode.

So grab your favorite beverage, get cozy, and enjoy!

Please support this independent podcast. Every little bit helps me continue to bring you new and exciting content. By supporting BTR, you'll be helping me continue to amplify and celebrate Black voices. Here are three easy ways to support the show:

  1. A one-time donation at https://ko-fi.com/betweenthereadspodcast
  2. A recurring monthly donation at https://www.patreon.com/betweenthereads.
  3. Purchase Between the Reads swag at https://www.betweenthereads.com/store/
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How many episodes does Between the Reads have?

Between the Reads currently has 167 episodes available.

What topics does Between the Reads cover?

The podcast is about Fiction, Reading, Podcasts, Books and Arts.

What is the most popular episode on Between the Reads?

The episode title 'The Anatomy of a Book with Author Seanathan Polidore' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Between the Reads?

The average episode length on Between the Reads is 57 minutes.

How often are episodes of Between the Reads released?

Episodes of Between the Reads are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Between the Reads?

The first episode of Between the Reads was released on Jan 20, 2020.

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Can't stop adding to my TBR!! It's definitely not a bad problem to have though. 😅 I love the way you get SO invested in each book you talk about on the show and the banter you have with the authors you interview is superb! 👌❤️📚

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