What Fantasy Should Be

In this episode, Jess and Vee celebrate two talented black authors for Black History Month!

Jess talks about Pride by Ibi Zoboi, a modern black and latinx retelling of one of her favourite books, Pride & Prejudice. Of note: Jess listened to the Pride audiobook, narrated by Elizabeth Acevedo!

Vee gushes over the power that is Marlon James' Black Leopard, Red Wolf (The Dark Star #1), a reimagining of what fantasy should feel like. Because fantasy should feel more diverse - and feel more magical. 

We also ramble on about magic systems, audiobook listening, drinking like Gilmore Girls, reading chairs (yes, we're still talking about that), and a whole lot more that you'll find out if you actually listen to the episode. So, go ahead and listen. Stop reading this. 

Chapters

• 12:23 Pride by Ibi Zoboi
• 28:30 Black Leopard, Red Wolf by Marlon James
• 48:22 Next episode's books!