Hello and Welcome or Welcome Back!The ladies have been on a hiatus but are back now and ready to discuss some books! And boy do they have a list! We are excited to be back!Alycia's Reads: Vicious by V.E. SchwabParable of the Sower by Octavia ButlerParable of the Talents by Octavia ButlerThe Hundred Secret Senses by Amy TanMy Mother's Rules by Judge Lynn TolerA Day of Fallen Night by Samantha ShannonWomen Who Run with the Wolves: Myths and Stories of the Wild Women Archetype by Clarissa PinkolaSteph's ReadsA Spark of Light by Judy Picoult  The Love and Lies of Rukhsana Ali by Sabina KhanBound Feet and Western Dress by Pang-Mei Nathasha ChangWelcome to the Hyunam-Dong Bookshop by Hwang Bo-ReumThis podcast is NOT affiliated with the Tacoma Public Library. We love it though!visit tacomapubliclibrary.orgThe Anxious Tomato Art Collective sponsors this podcastvisit anxioustomato.com Support the show

In this episode, the ladies discuss the incredible life of Angela Davis and her fight for justice on many fronts. She is truly a remarkable woman who has done so much to change the world. We also discuss our current reads:The Helm of Midnight (Spoiler Alert! Ending Explained)ViciousProject Hail MaryThe Starless SeaCheck out Marcus Books for the Angela Davis Autobiography re-release!Welcome to Marcus Books | Marcus BooksThe ladies were also guests on Megan's Bookish Podcast! Check it out here!https://open.spotify.com/episode/4Ly6vsZStAZ01Q7UrwTFye?si=83e6086e3fa44e8eThis podcast is sponsored by:The Anxious Tomato Art Collectivevisit anxioustomato.comandArtco Framing and Galleryvisit artcoframingandgallery.com Support the Show.

In this episode the ladies discuss the case of Tucker Reed. Tucker is an author of a book series but who cares about that. She murdered someone!The ladies also discuss their current reads:The Helm of MidnightBefore the Coffee Gets ColdThe Radium GirlsThis podcast is sponsored by:The Anxious Tomato Art Collectiveanxioustomato.comPlease go check out our new exhibit at Zeek's Pizza on Pacific Ave in Tacoma, WAandArtco Framing and Galleryartcoframingandgallery.comSupport the Show.

In this episode, the ladies interview Manny Reads! Manny is an author and book reviewer and talking to him was so much fun!Follow Manny on IG @thebookhusband and on FB @mannyreadsThis podcast is sponsored by:The Anxious Tomato Art Collectiveanxioustomato.comArtco Framing and Galleryartcoframingandgallery.comSupport the Show.

Hello Book Fam!Happy New Year! Today on the show we interviewed Megan from Megan's Bookish Life Podcast! When I tell you we had fun! This was such a great way to start the year!Follow Megan on Instagram @megansbookishlifepodcastand Check out her podcast!https://open.spotify.com/show/2BUOhDd7NvozKAO5uScNUQ?si=b29163d3c0f74f02This podcast is sponsored by:The Anxious Tomato Art Collectiveanxioustomato.comandArtco Framing and Galleryartcoframingandgallery.comSupport the Show.

In this episode, Stephanie and Alycia talk about the history of Oprah Winfrey! She's an Author, and talk show host, among many other things. But first! the ladies talk about the books they are currently reading!Cutters Deep by Ron McGillvaryA Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty SmithMurder and Cocktails H.Y. HannaThe Firm by John GrishamThe Exchange by John GrishamThe Anxious Tomato Art Collective sponsors this podcastvisit anxioustomato.comAnd...Artco Framing and Galleryvisit artcoframingandgallery.comSupport the Show.

On the show today Alycia walks us through the story of Author Tillie Cole. She thought it would be a good idea to write a book about something she knows nothing about. Let's just say it didn't go over well with the public.Also, Alycia talks about her new read, Cutter's Deep by Ron McGillvray, a previous guest, and Stephanie gives up on Stephen King.This podcast is sponsored by:Anxious Tomato Art Collectiveanxioustomato.comand...Artco Framing and Galleryartcoframingandgallery.comSupport the Show.

In this episode, the ladies interview Author Irina Ember! She is a Real Estate Agent in the San Francisco Bay area, and she talks about her book Bad Agency!Spoiler Alert! Alycia talks about the ending to Priory of the Orange Tree!We are giving away a copy of Bad Agency!!!! Listen to the end of the episode so you can find out how to enter the contest!This podcast is sponsored by:The Anxious Tomato Art Collective and Artco Framing and Art Galleryvisit them online at anxioustomato.com and artcoframingandgallery.com Support the Show.

On the show today, we welcome the ladies back after a short hiatus! First Alycia takes us on a wild ride to explain the Priory of the Orange Tree and Stephanie talks about the Night Circus and Fairy Tale. Then the ladies discuss the History of the Award-winning show Reading Rainbow and a little bit on the Host LeVar Burton.The Banned Book of the Week is How the Garcia Girls Lost Their Accent by Julia AlvarezHow the Garcia Girls Lost Their Accents: Alvarez, Julia: 9781565129757: Amazon.com: BooksBuy LeVar's book!https://www.innerflowerchild.com/collections/books/products/the-rhino-who-swallowed-a-storm-hardcoverListen to his podcast!http://www.levarburtonpodcast.com/This podcast is sponsored by:The Anxious Tomato Art Collective visit anxioustomato.comandArtco Framing and Gallery visit artcoframingandgallery.comor go to  5401 6th Ave Tacoma, WA!Support the Show.

In this episode, Alycia walks us through the story of Matt Shaw and his terrible reaction to a review of his book! This is an unbelievable story. Also, the Ladies talk about what the heck they have been doing lately!This podcast is supported by The Anxious Tomato Art Collective and Artco Framing and Gallery.anxioustomato.comartcoframingandgallery.comSupport the Show.

In this episode, Alycia and Stephanie interview Author Michael Shotter! Not only is he an amazing author, but he's also the Host of the Post Mortem Podcast with a previous guest, Ron McGillvary! Michael gives us the scoop on the 6 books that he has out and a little more.Spoiler Alert for Priory of the Orange Tree, Finley Donovan is Killing it, and Drowning with Others!!!Michael's Recommendations:Coy Hall- The Hangman Feeds the JackelBrian Bowyer- Sinister MixAdam Hulse- Below Economic Thresholds Stephen King- Dark Tower Series Eric LaRocca-Everything the Darkness Eats (Check out the Post Mortem Podcast to hear a review on this book!)Ron's BooksAmazon.com: Michael Shotter: books, biography, latest updateThis podcast is sponsored by:The Anxious Tomato Art Collectiveanxioustomato.comArtco Framing and Gallery artcoframingandgallery.comSupport the Show.

In this episode Stephanie and Alycia interview Jack! They are an Artist, Grad Student, and Volunteers at the Anxious Tomato Art Collective! Alycia continues on with Priory of the Orange TreeStephanie is almost done with Finely Donovan and Drowning with Others is getting even more uncomfortable.Jack's RecommendationsHitchhiker's Guide to the GalaxyCirque de Freak Neil Gaiman- Neverwhere Song of Achilles Six of CrowsThis podcast is sponsored by The Anxious Tomato Art Collective - Artist of the Month- Jaclyn Layton on display at Locust Cider on 6th Ave in Tacoma, WAanxioustomato.comand Artco Framing and Gallery- Artist of the Month- Julia Josephine- Beyond the Bananaartcoframingandgallery.comMake sure you check out Bremerton Zine Fest on Aug. 26th! Go to @bremertonzinefest on IG for more information!Support the Show.

In this episode, Alycia and Stephanie review the current books they are readingPriory of the Orange TreeDrowning with Others (Trigger Warning: molestation)Finley Donovan is Killing ItHappy Anniversary! We have been doing this show for a whole Year! Thank you so much to all of our guests and everyone who has listened to us. We appreciate you all so muchThis podcast is sponsored by:The Anxious Tomato Art CollectiveArtists of the Month Robin McQuay -Locust Cider in Olympia and Jaclyn Layton- Locust Cider in TacomaandArtco Framing and GalleryArtists of the Month - Julia Josephine and Friends- Beyond the BananaSay Hello to Jello Reception is on Aug 17th, 5-7 pmSupport the Show.

In this episode, Stephanie and Alycia go deep into book reviews. Then the ladies talk about their Amazon Prime Day book haul AND they give you a preview into what interviews are coming up!Book Reviews:The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha ShannonThe Resurrectionist by Paul ScheuringFinley Donovan is Killing It by Ellie CosimanoDrowning with Others by Linda KeirSteph's Book HaulThe Firm by John GrishamRadium Girls by Kate Moore (Check out The Stuff You Missed in History Class Podcast episode)Memphis by Tara M. StringfellowAlycia's Book HaulThe Playground by Aron BeauregardCutter's Deep by Ronanle McGillvary (check out his episode)The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin From Here to Eternity: Traveling the World to Find the Good Death by Caitlin DoughtyThis podcast is sponsored by The Anxious Tomato Art CollectiveVisit anxioustomato.comWe have a Juried Art Show coming up in October! Go to the website for more informationArtco Framing and GalleryJulia Josephine's Beyond the Banana Show is now on display!Visit Artco at 5401 6th Ave in Tacoma, WA!Support the Show.

In this episode, Alycia and Stephanie discuss the history of book bans. Where they came from, who puts books on the banned list, and some modern book challenges.  Alycia FINALLY gives us the ending to  Under the Dome by Stephen King. Stephanie is not impressed lol. Book banning is nothing new. In fact, it has been around for centuries!Donate to the American Library Association to help keep ALL books on the shelves!https://ec.ala.org/donation/OIF-0000-INTELL This podcast is sponsored by the Anxious Tomato Art Collectiveanxioustomato.comandArtco Framing and Galleryartcoframingandgallery.comCome see us at Art on the Ave in Tacoma on July 23rd!#swayr Support the Show.

In this episode, Stephanie and Alycia discuss the history of the incomparable Toni Morrison.  As one of the most celebrated authors in the world, in addition to writing plays, and children’s books, Morrison's novels have earned her countless prestigious awards including the Pulitzer Prize and the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Barack Obama. As the first African-American woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature, Morrison’s work has inspired a generation of writers to follow in her footsteps.This podcast is sponsored by:Anxious Tomato Art Collectiveanxioustomato.comArtco Framing and Galleryartcoframingandgallery.comSupport the Show.

In this episode, Alycia and Stephanie interview Author Ron McGillvary! He's a Canadian author of Horror, the Strange and the Mysterious! Ron has a new book out and he gives us a scoop on that and his other books!The ladies also discussWhen They Cry (Visual Novel)The ResurrectionistDrowning with Others by Linda KeirCheck out Ron's Books!Amazon.com: Ronald McGillvray: books, biography, latest updateCheck out Ron's Podcast!https://open.spotify.com/show/0uO7CAijHnBWJX4OtKxSyL?si=54036a8815214036Follow Ron on Instagram @ronmcgillvary Stay up to date with everything Ron has coming up at ronaldmcgillvray.com This podcast is sponsored by:Anxious Tomato Art Collectiveanxioustomato.comArtco Framing and Galleryartcoframingandgallery.comSupport the Show.

In this episode, Stephanie and Alycia discuss the case of Anne Perry. She's a British author who wrote over 29 books in several different series. But this isn't a story about Anne's books. This is a story about murder!The ladies also discuss books:Under the DomeThe ResurrectionistWhen They CryThis podcast is sponsored by:The Anxious Tomato Art CollectiveAnxioustomato.comArtco Framing and GalleryArtcoframingandgallery.comThank you so much to the Sistas Who Kill Podcast for having us on their show!Follow us on Instagram @sowhatareyoureadingpodcastClick the link in our bio to be a guest!Support the Show.

Gettin’ Free! : A Juneteenth Collaboration brought to you by Sistas Who Kill: A True Crime Podcast. We know that history is told from the side of the victors, but that leaves room for misinformation and false narratives. We are on a mission to change that.11 Black podcasts have come together to reclaim our history and tell it our way - flavor and all. Welcome to a chronological journey to get free. Learn where we’ve come, what we’ve overcome, and how much further we need to go. Sistas Who Kill IG: @SistasWhoKillPod22:16 Hoodrat to Headwrap IG: @ihartericka42:25 Black Millennial MarriageIG:@blackmillennialmarriage54:03 Journey to Launch IG: @JourneyToLaunch 1:05:36 So what are you readingIG: @sowhatareyoureadingpodcast 1:22:28 Chile, PleaseIG: @itshoneychile1:34:36 The Professional Silly PodcastIG: @itsprosilly 1:47:00 Jokes on YouIG: @JokesOnYouPod2:04:07  Black Fashion History IG: @blackfashionhistorypodcast2:15:31 Zora’s DaughtersIG: @zorasdaughters2:26:35 Black True Crime IG: @blacktruecrimepodcastSupport the Show.

In this episode, Alycia and Stephanie interview Author Destiny O. Birdsong! Stephanie reviewed her book, Noboody's Magic, a few episodes ago (go check that out!), and Ms. Birdsong was gracious enough to come on the show to talk about that book and her other book of poems!The Ladies also discuss:Under the DomeThe Resurrectionist Destiny's Recommendations:In The Dream House by Carmen Maria Machado (Audiobook)Read a book from your TBR listDark Days- Fugitive Essays Roger ReevesPulling the Chariot of the SunThe Loneliness Files- Athena DicksonPick up Destiny's books: Amazon.com: Nobody's Magic: 9781538721391: Birdsong, Destiny O.: BooksAmazon.com: Negotiations: Poems: 9781951142131: Birdsong, Destiny O.: BooksFollow Destiny on Social Media!Instagram: @bird_oftheyearTwitter: @destineyoshayThis podcast is sponsored by:The Anxious Tomato Art Collectiveanxioustomato.comArtco Framing and Galleryartcoframingandgallery.comSupport the Show.