Barred Books

Barred Books combines banned books, cocktails, and conversation into one delightfully chaotic mix. Join us!

Episodes

Fahrenheit 451

Hello book lovers and fascism haters! The USA Today bestselling author of over a dozen novels, Jaye Wells, joins us in the house today. We're discussing Ray Bradbury's seminal work Fahrenheit 451--many people think this book is about c...

June 05, 2026 • Season 1 • Episode 4 • 1:15:16

Parable of the Sower

Hey everyone! In this episode, we brought in distinguished Afrofuturist, author, teacher, mentor, and community organizer Maurice Broaddus to discuss Octavia E. Butler's 1993 novel Parable of the Sower. Set in the years 2024-2027, it's...

May 14, 2026 • Season 1 • Episode 3 • 51:55

Slaughterhouse Five

Hello book lovers and fascism haters! Today's Barred Book Episode features host Kelly Swails and guest Bryan Young discussing the classic book Slaughterhouse Five by Kurt Vonnegut Jr. The author mentio...

April 28, 2026 • Season 1 • Episode 2 • 58:08

The Handmaid's Tale

In this episode, Susan J. Morris and host Kelly Swails sip on Margaret Atwoods while discussing the ever-more-relevant The Handmaid's Tale. Get ready for some feminist rage! If you'd like to...

March 31, 2026 • Season 1 • Episode 1 • 1:18:34