Join Kaylia for a Spoiler-Free review of this 2024 thriller (and sneaky speculative fiction) novel by Nicola Yoon. This memorable thriller asks us how much we would give up for safety… The answer for this Black family might surprise you.
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Interesting Facts About Space (Book Review)
Join Kaylia for a Spoiler-Free review of Emily Austin’s Interesting Facts About Space… a novel brimming with fun that still manages to feel deep. Plus out of this world popcorn facts!
Puppy Bowls and Rabbit Holes (February 7th, 2025)
Political attacks on trans people, the Super Bowl, the Democratic Plan of Resistance… and we interview Diana Oliva, founder of Casita Feliz. Plus, new words for Chris, and then Kaylia falls deep into a Hip-Hop rabbit hole. And puppies!
Interview: S. Bryan Medina (Poet)
Kaylia interviews local poet and writer S. Bryan Medina about his time as Fresno’s Poet Laurette and his new book (release party Feb 15th, 2025). Plus a very special reading of an unpublished poem.
S005: How Ghosthropology is Made (Supplemental)
While we are on hiatus, we hope you enjoy this quick supplemental episode that gives you a peek behind the microphone at how the episodes are made. Look for more regular episodes in March.
Dykette (Book Review)
In this episode, Kaylia gives a Spoiler Free Review of the 2023 Queer Literary novel Dykette by Janny Fran Davis. A book that asks How far will you go to make yourself into who you think others want you to be?
Small Angels (Book Review)
In this episode, Kaylia gives a Spoiler Free Review of the 2022 novel Small Angels by Lauren Owen… This well-crafted sapphic fairy tale will have you believing in magic, true love, and the power of memory.
Community Is King! (January 17th, 2025)
Legendary Drag King Performer, El Dana,
The new Allison Murphy and Chloe Anne Lacey Scholarship
Plus Find YOUR Community with Silent Reading Parties, Women’s Sports, or a Sound Bath experience!
James (Book Review)
In this episode, Kaylia gives a Spoiler Free Review of the 2024 historical fiction book James by Percival Everett… a retelling of the story of Huckleberry Finn from the point of view of Jim, the runaway slave side character from the Mark Twain classic.
The Future is Here (January 10th, 2025)
Chris and Kaylia talk New Year’s Resolutions, health news, the importance of community, and the future of healthcare for the LGBTQ community in Fresno with Dr. Julie Nicole of the Fresno Collective for Inclusive Medicine. Plus food, silly wellness trends, and more! Enjoy!
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