Pouring Over Books
Welcome to Pouring Over Books, a podcast where we dive into the books we love…and maybe a few we didn’t. Every week I’ll be deep diving into what I’m reading, recommendations, and talking about all the things we love about books! .
Episodes
67 episodes
Aprill Reads and Books On my Radar for May
LaShawn talks about what she read in April, her recent book reviews, books on her radar for May, summer reading plans and an attempt at an acutal organzied TBR
I Said What I Said: Bookish Takes I’m Done With
In this episode LaShawn is talking about the bookish conversations online that she is am officially tired of having. From whether audiobooks “count,” to the constant question of how people read so many books, to the way we ...
Joy Hunting and Cat Burglars: A conversation with Nicole Blades( Author of Would I Lie to You)
In this Episode of the Pouring Over Books Podcast, LaShawn talks to Nicole Blades about her latest novel Would I Lie To You, a thrilling spy next door story about a high stakes cat burgler who is given one last job before you can retire.&...
RERUN: Black Love Stories You Need to Add to Your TBR
In this episode of Pouring Over Books, LaShawn discusses a few of her favorite Black Romance Novels and why you should read them all. 00:00Valentine's Day Reflections and Exciting News01:21Celebrating...
Unputdownable Memoirs to add to your TBR
On this week's episode, LaShawn discusses some of her favorite most recommended Memoirs , an upcoming milestone birthday, what she is currently reading and what's next on her TBR.Books Mentioned in this episode
March Reads and Books on My Radar for April
SummaryLaShawn shares thoughts on a few books she read in March including literary fiction, dark romance, new releases and more. Then she talks about what books she is looking forward to in April plus what she is currently loving and re...
My Most Anticipated Book Releases for Spring 2026
On today's episode, Lashawn discusses her most anticipated upcoming spring book releases that she thinks you should add to your TBR, what she is currently reading and what she is currently obsessed with. Book...
Jane Austen Retellings To Add to Your TBR
On this episode of Pouring Over Books, LaShawn shares her obsession with Jane Austen retellings, exploring various modern adaptations of classics like Pride and Prejudice, Mansfield Park, Sense and Sensibility, Persuasion, and Emma. She d...
6-ish Alternatives to Audible for Audiobooks
This week, LaShawn shares her favorite audiobook platforms, recent reads, her book club activities,and thoughts on ACOTAR 6.Platforms mentioned in this episodeAudi...
February Reads and Books on My Radar for March
It's a new month, and LaShawn is discussing why she read 19 books in February but is only discussing 4 of them, new books on her radar for March and what bookish thing she is currently loving. Books Mentioned in this Episode....
Black Romantasy Recommendations for Black History Month
Today, LaShawn discusses her love for the Romantasy genre, particularly Black Romantasy books since it is Black History Month. She critiques the derogatory term 'fairy smut' and addresses the elitism surrounding literature, emphasizing the imp...
Banned Books By Black Women
In this episode of the Pouring Over Books podcast, LaShawn discusses the alarming rise of book censorship in the United States, particularly targeting works by Black authors. She highlights five significant books by Black women that hav...
January Reads and 5 New Books By Black Authors coming in February
vIn this episode, LaShawn talks about how she got over two reading slumps in January, and celebrates Black History Month by emphasizing the importance of amplifying Black voices in literature with 5 new books by Black Authors comi...
5 Books to Read in Times of Resistance
In this episode of Pouring Over Books, LaShawn shares five books to read in times of resistance — stories that challenge power, question truth, and remind us why paying attention matters. From censorship to memory to survival, these pi...
The Well Read Debate, 5 Easy Classics and a Personal Reading Project
In this episode of the Pouring Over Books Podcast, LaShawn reflects on her reading goals for the year, particularly her intention to read three classic novels. She discusses the ongoing debate in the literary community about...
My Most Anticipated Romance Books of 2026
In this episode of the Pouring Over Books Podcast, LaShawn discusses her chaotic reading life, the struggle to finish books, and her love for romance novels. She emphasizes that Romance Novels MUST HAVE A HAPPILY EVER AFTER, contrary to r...
My Reading Goals and Most Anticipated Books for 2026
Happy New Year! Catch up with LaShawn as she discusses her reading goals for 2026 and her most anticipated books for 2026. Books Mentioned in this EpisodeThe Odyss...
The Best Books I Read in 2025
In this episode of the Pouring Over a Books podcast, LaShawn shares her top 10 books. She discusses the emotional depth of character-driven stories and highlights the importance of diverse narratives in literature. LaShawn also shares her curre...
Books I DNF'd in 2025
In this episode of the Pouring Over Books podcast LaShawn eflects on her holiday season, discusses the books she has DNF'd (Did Not Finish) throughout the year, and shares insights into her Process for a DNF. She emphasizes the imp...
On the Lack Of Diversity in The Goodreads Choice Awards
In this episode of the Pouring Over Books podcast, LaShawn discusses the lack of diversity among the winners of the recent Goodreads Choice Awards, emphasizing the need for more representation of authors of color. LaShawn shares her thoug...
Books I read in November, Bookish gifts and Toni Morrison in 2026
In this episode of the Pouring Over Books podcast, LaShawn Wiltz talks about 5 of the 13 books she read last month, discusses thoughtful gift ideas for book lovers and introduces an upcoming book club focused on the works of Toni ...
10 Before the End: 10 Books on my TBR before the end of 2025
In this episode of the Pouring Over Books podcast, LaShawn shares her top 10 books she aims to read before the end of the year and discusses her Thanksgiving preparations, including her husband's smoking of the turkey and her reading go...
Holiday Books for Adults to Add to Your TBR
In this episode of Pouring Over Books, LaShawn shares her love for holiday-themed books, discussing a variety of Christmas novels ranging from classics to new releases. She emphasizes the importance of holiday spirit in literature and p...
October Reads and Books on My Radar for November and December.
In this episode of the Pouring Over Books Podcast, host LaShawn shares her experiences completing a half marathon and reflects on her reading journey in October. She discusses ten books she read, highlighting five favorites, and p...
Spooky Season Reads: Horror Books By Black Women
In this episode of the Pouring Over Books podcast, LaShawn dives into a curated list of ten horror books by Black women authors. The conversation explores the themes of horror, representation in literature, and personal reading experien...