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...But Make It Books

...But Make It Books

...But Make It Books

Join Niccara as she talk about the ups and downs of the world and work through them, bookishly. Every episode, you’ll hear about amazing books and why you should read them, receive a peek into her musings with her guests where folks can find a safe space to process life. We cover topics ranging from love, ambition, plants, love...but we always make it books. Keep bookishly healing through life.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best ...But Make It Books episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to ...But Make It Books 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 ...But Make It Books episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

...But Make It Books - Who Dis . . .

Who Dis . . .

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03/16/23 • 39 min

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...But Make It Books - Do What You Gotta Do...

Do What You Gotta Do...

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03/30/23 • 36 min

Episode 2 of ...But Make it Books is here! Join Niccara and Brandon as they discuss survival, the difference between survival and healing, Richmond geography, and relatable lessons in a classic Black comedy.

Books Discussed:

Salvage the Bones by Jesmyn Ward

The Yellow Wife by Sadeqa Johnson

You made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty by Awake Emezi

www.charmcitybooks.com

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...But Make It Books - It’s My Life...

It’s My Life...

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05/25/23 • 32 min

We’re back with another episode of ...But Make it Books! Join Niccara and Brandon as they discuss what makes a memoir, who can write them, the validity of personal history, and what they are going to have for lunch.

Books Discussed:

Notes from a Young Black Chef by Kwame Onuwachi

Just as I Am by Cicely Tyson

I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jeanette McCurdy

Will by Will Smith

Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner

The Meaning of Mariah Carey by Mariah Carey

You can find all these books available at Charm City Books! Just follow this link to the collection!

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...But Make It Books - Black Love Is Revolutionary...

Black Love Is Revolutionary...

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05/11/23 • 28 min

Episode 5 of ...But Make it Books is here! Join Niccara and Brandon as they discuss the revolutionary act of Black Love, the Romance genre, why we all should read more Black love stories, and ask "What is love?".

Books Discussed:

Waiting to Exhale by Terry

Seven Days in June

Wedding Date Series

You Had Me At Hola

Take A Hint, Danni Brown

The Death of Vivek Oji

www.charmcitybooks.com

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...But Make It Books - Ambition . . .

Ambition . . .

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06/22/23 • 32 min

Welcome to another episode of ...But Make it books. Niccara and Brandon discuss ambitious behavior, effects of the workplace, their coffee orders and shout out New York.

Books Discussed . . .

Black Buck Mateo Askaripour

Available at www.charmcitybooks.com

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...But Make It Books - Monster Hunters...

Monster Hunters...

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06/08/23 • 29 min

It’s time to suit up for another episode of ...But Make it Books! Join Niccara and Brandon as they discuss the spell of racism, their monster hunting specialty, the weaponization of truth, and what villains actually made good points.

Books Discussed:

Ring Shout by P. Jeli Clark

Check out the visual discussion here at our YouTube page!

Get any books discussed here: www.charmcitybooks.com

Thank you for listening and sharing!

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...But Make It Books - America The Beautiful . . .

America The Beautiful . . .

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04/27/23 • 31 min

Title: America the Beautiful...

In this episode, Niccara and Brandon discuss the battles of living under the American system, the power of love and family, the imagery of the American Dream using Patricia Engel’s novel ‘Infinite Country’.

Listen in - and remember to keep bookishly healing through life.

Reading List:

Infinite Country by Patricia Engel

An American Marriage by Tayari Jones

The Ways of White Folks by Langston Hughs

Ring Shout By P. Djèlí Clark

The 1619 Project created by Nikole Hannah-Jones

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...But Make It Books - And Then Comes Marriage...

And Then Comes Marriage...

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07/06/23 • 27 min

Walking down the aisle to another episode of ...But Make it Books! Join Niccara and Brandon as they discuss one of their favorite novels, sustainable love, the Prison Industrial Complex’s effect on marriage, and non-negotiable wedding elements.

Books Discussed:

An American Marriage by Tayari Jones

The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas

Caste: The Origins of our Discontent by Isabel Wilkerson

Check out the visual discussion here:

Get any books discussed here: www.charmcitybooks.com

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...But Make It Books - Halfway There . . .

Halfway There . . .

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07/20/23 • 27 min

We’re half way through the year with ...But Make it Books! Join Niccara and Brandon as they discuss book goal updates, TBR hopefuls, favorite reads thus far, and which Russell starred in Gladiator.

Books Discussed:

Black Cake by Charmaine WIlkerson

Glory by Noviolet Bulawayo

Grown by Tiffany D. Jackson

The House of Eve by Sadeqa Johnson

Rest is Resistance by Tricia Hersey

Seven Days in June by Tia Williams

Check out the visual discussion here:

Follow us on Instagram: @butmakeitbookspod

Get any books discussed here: www.charmcitybooks.com

Thank you for listening and sharing!

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...But Make It Books - Banned Books...

Banned Books...

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04/13/23 • 38 min

Niccara and Brandon discuss why books are banned, the power of control, the books that should be banned, and how children are the future, in everyone’s eyes.

Books Discussed:

All Boys Aren’t Blue by George M. Johnson

Hood Feminism by Mikki Kendall

The 1619 Project by Nikole Hannah-Jones

The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison

The Hate You Give by Angie Thomas

Notable links to sources you’ll hear:

https://pen.org/report/banned-usa-growing-movement-to-censor-books-in-schools/

https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/5

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How many episodes does ...But Make It Books have?

...But Make It Books currently has 31 episodes available.

What topics does ...But Make It Books cover?

The podcast is about Society & Culture, Podcasts, Books and Arts.

What is the most popular episode on ...But Make It Books?

The episode title 'Who Dis . . .' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on ...But Make It Books?

The average episode length on ...But Make It Books is 38 minutes.

How often are episodes of ...But Make It Books released?

Episodes of ...But Make It Books are typically released every 14 days.

When was the first episode of ...But Make It Books?

The first episode of ...But Make It Books was released on Mar 16, 2023.

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