Episode IV: Read Flags and New Lows

12/07/21 • 42 min

Join Your Favorite Librarian this episode to explore how reading is an act of self-care, an example of escapism, self-improvement and a great way to explore personal interests and passions.
Many of us have heard the phrase "strong reader" or other disparaging remarks that effect our confidence to continue reading later in life. Say less, Your Favorite Librarian has a few pointers and colorful insight.
Reading can literally take you anywhere--- redirect your thinking, master specific comprehension and reading skills, or discovery the world around you with a great book. From discovering which genre best reflects your interests and strengths to finding support throughout the page you read... you are not alone. Check out this week's reading suggestions:
"Sula" by Toni Morrison
"Black Girl, Call Home" by Jasmine Mans
"Honeypot" by E. Patrick Johnson
"Black Nerd Problem" by William Evans and Omar Holmon
"It's About Damn Time" by Arlan Hamilton
Continue reading, friend! You are not alone-- there is something for you.
(This episode was influenced and inspired by a small batch of Uncle Nearest 1884 whiskey... the smoothest whiskey in Tennessee. For more information on the label, be sure to browse their official website. Drink responsibly.)

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Episode III: Reading is Self Discipline.

Join Your Favorite Librarian this week as she shares some titles, tools, and insight on how reading is an act of Self Discipline.
Firstly, check out this week's reading list of titles to guide you along your journey. This episode's suggestions include:
"Brujas: The Magic and Power of Witches of Color" by Lorraine Monteagut, PhD
"The Black Trans Prayer Book" by J Mase III and Lady Dane Figuera Edidi
"This Will Be My Undoing: Living at the Intersection of Black, Female and Feminist in (White) America" by Morgan Jerkins
"Nobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen: The Emotional Lives of Black Women" by Inger Burnett-Zeigler, PhD
"Storm for the Living and the Dead" by Charles Bukowski
Allow this episode to contribute to the great energy in your safe space or provide an energy that compliments you. You are constantly evolving and growing-- and reading is a fulcrum, providing a balance, and wealth, of information and insight.
As you continue defining your interests and passions, refine your strengths, explore your weakness-- allow reading to assist you. You are not alone, my friend!
There is a book out there for you. Continue reading!

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Episode V: The Art of Recharging

This episode, Your Favorite Librarian explores how readers can recharge and reconnect to with reading. From going "Back to the Basics," the importance of poetry, and examining how the intersectionality of multiple narratives around you also a fulcrum-- providing a balance and wealth of history, information, and insight.
To guide readers with this week's episode, check out these great titles Your Favorite Librarian mentions throughout the episode. They include:

"Death of A Salesman" by Athur Miller
"Pussy Prayers: Sacred and Survival Rituals for Wild Women of Color" by Black Girl Bliss
"A Book for the Shelf: Rantings and Writings of a Black, Queer, Polyamorous Woman" by Arielle D. Clark
"The Tradition" by Jericho Brown
"South to American: A Journey Below the Mason-Dixon to Understand the Soul of a Nation:" by Imani Perry

As you gain insight on how to properly utilize reading and literature as a tool to craft a space of healing and care but to also provide you a space to recharge and reconnect with yourself.
You are never alone, friends. There is always a book out there for you-- continue reading. For more Black or QPOC Literature, check out favoritelibrarian.com or Instagram @FavoriteLibrarian.

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