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Goodbye... for now
It's a bittersweet moment for us here at the Cafe. We're saying goodbye to BFB and hello to new adventures! Keep an eye out for our newest podcast, Leyendo La Diaspora, dropping Se...
"Lobizona" by Romina Garber
In this episode, Kalima and co-host Johanna break down the magical world of Lobizona. Follow along as they discuss belonging, werewolves, and even menstruation! ...
"The Best We Could Do" by Thi Bui
Kalima and co-host Emily discuss the graphic novel's main themes of motherhood and historical consciousness, reflecting on how the main themes have been woven into their own storie...
We're Back!
We know it's been a minute, but "Black Feminist & Bookish" is back! Get ready for an all-new season with host Kalima DeSuze, coming May 26th. ...
"Interpreter of Maladies"
The podcast episode for the first book club pick 2020 is here! Sorry again for the interruption in programming. Please join us as we discuss themes of immigration, trauma and...
The Convenience Store Woman
Riveting. Unsettling. Complicated. Triggering. All adjectives used to describe this book. I concur. Please join Anne and me as we reflect on many of the themes pr...
Edited: Allyship, Apologies & The Future.
It's been a few months since we've posted an episode. Before sharing why and begging for your forgiveness, Kalima discusses social responsibility in the time of COVID19....
NAME CHANGE: Black Feminist & Bookish
We are excited to announce that "Conversations from the Cafe" will now be "Black Feminist & Bookish". Listen to the teaser to hear why we changed!...
"Her Body and Other Parties" by Carmen Maria Machado
Our producer, Claire, guest hosts this episode in conversation with Jo about Carmen Maria Machado's collection of genre-bending short stories that challenge traditional writing tec...
"The Fifth Season" by N.K. Jemisin
Kalima and Shrishti dive into sci-fi and discuss the artful world building and major twists in the first book of a trilogy. (Spoiler Alerts)...
"The Kiss Quotient" by Helen Hoang
In the book club's second dance with romance, Kathy and Kalima gush over how much they love the explicit Feminist themes of this book and why this is a must read for folx looking f...
"The Bluest Eye" by Toni Morrison
Peter's book selection this month was kismet as the book club grieved the loss of Toni Morrison. In this episode, Kalima & Peter reflect on their own life experiences and confr...
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