Express Yo Shelf

por Express Yo Shelf Podcast

In this podcast we want to talk all about the our favourite medium. We will be talking books all genres and topics relating to books from the perspective of two black women living in London. Books are so important as they can help us to understand the human condition, how we perceive/navigate through the world, our own subjectivity and experience, how they can challenge us and get us out of comfort zone but they can also recon ...   ...  Leer más

Episodios del podcast

  • Temporada 1

  • 2021 Books in Review

    2021 Books in Review

    In the last episode for 2021 and end of season 1, we reflect on the books we have read throughout the year.

  • Book Awards of 2021

    Book Awards of 2021

    Book awards of 2021! In this episode, we wanted to share our thoughts and opinions on some of the popular book awards and also discuss some of the shortlisted and longlisted authors and books in 2021. Let us know if you have read any of the books and what you think of them! https://www.womensprizeforfiction.co.uk/ https://thebookerprizes.com/fiction/2021 https://thebookerprizes.com/international-booker http://www.thehugoawards.org/hugo-history/2021-hugo-awards/ Also if you love peanut butter, check out Monate Foods! http://monatefoods.myonline.store/ As always you can find us and engage with us on Instagram and TikTok: @expressyoshelfpodcast Happy Listening!

  • Current Reads, Cancel Culture & Women's Bodies

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    Current Reads, Cancel Culture & Women's Bodies

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    In this episode, we discuss what we have been reading, the controversy between Chimamanda and Akwaeke, cancel culture, social media, women's bodies and beauty standards. If you would like to share your thoughts, please do and feel free to follow us on Instagram and Tiktok.

  • Book Discussion: House of Stone by Novuyo Rosa Tshuma

    Book Discussion: House of Stone by Novuyo Rosa Tshuma

    Hi everyone! In this episode, we discuss a political fiction book, written by Novuyo Rosa Tshuma. We took a deep dive into the plot summary, the characters, and the history that the author has explored in the book. So please beware.... there are some spoilers in this episode. Thank you for listening. You can interact with us on Instagram and TikTok on our page @expressyoshelfpodcast. https://afroribooks.co.uk/products/house-of-stone-by-novuyo-rosa-tshuma?pos=1&sid=187ba6d2d&_ss=r

  • Books We Read As Children

    Books We Read As Children

    Hello! Today's episode is about the books we read during our childhood and adolescence! For those interested in the books we are currently reading: Sikha: House of Stone by Novuyo Rosa Tshuma Sindy; A Certain Hungry by Chelsea G. Summers We would love to hear your opinions and perspectives! Share with us what you read as a child/teenager on our instagram and tiktok @expressyoshelfpodcast