Episode 36 - Reading Helps Me Figure it Out with Shakia Perry
On this episode, Shakia Perry, a very creative book lover who creates amazing book-related experiences for friends and family, discusses how she loves fiction to get into the messiness of other people. We also discuss our love for the library, reading pretty much wherever, and how much Libby can stress you out.
Books mentioned in this episode:
What Betsy’s reading:
The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai
All Fours by Miranda July
Books Highlighted by Shakia:
Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid
A Love Song for Ricki Wilde by Tia Williams
Reel by Kennedy Ryan
Saving Noah by Lucinda Berry
Little Rot by Akwaeke Emezi
Perfect Peace by Daniel Black
Someday, Maybe by Onyi Nwabineli
Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson
Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Mrs. Wiggins by Mary Monroe
I’m Glad my Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy
Soothe Your Nerves: The Black Woman’s Guide to Understanding and Overcoming Anxiety, Panic, and Fears by Dr. Angela Neal-Barnett
All books available on my Bookshop.org episode page.
Other books mentioned in this episode:
Kristy’s Great Idea by Ann M. Martin
The Boxcar Children by Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Coldest Winter Ever by Sister Souljah
Love & Whiskey: The Remarkable True Story of Jack Daniel, His Master Distiller Nearest Green, and the Improbable Rise of Uncle Nearest by Fawn Weaver
Curvy Girl Summer by Danielle Allen
The Final Revival of Opal and Nev by Dawnie Walton
The Teacher by Frieda McFadden
Isaac’s Song by Daniel Black
The Housemaid by Frieda McFadden
It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover
Will by Will Smith & Mark Manson
Bits and Pieces: My Mother, my Brother, and Me by Whoopi Goldberg
Finding Me: A Memoir by Viola Davis
Sky Full of Elephants by Cebo Campbell
Books with Betsy
Books with Betsy is a podcast that celebrates the reading life of all readers. Each week, Betsy interviews a different person about their reading life. Listen for book recommendations, reading tips, and to join in the joy that reading brings. And remember, anyone who reads is a reader.
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