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- Jun 16, 202431 min
S2 Ep. 4 | Readers Take Denver, "A Little Life" Review, and Deranged Disney
What's up everyone? Thank you for tuning in to Lauren's Library Podcast. This podcast is a place for people to come and discuss all things books. Here in Lauren's Library everyone is welcome, but black women are especially celebrated. So come on in and get comfortable because we have a lot to talk about! Segment 1: Readers Take Denver - This convention took place earlier this year and it left a bad taste in everyone's mouths. So much so that it has already been canceled for next year. See why. Segment 2: A Little Life Book Review. I've been sitting on this review for a minute because it's such a controversial subject matter, but I am finally ready to talk about it. Segment 3: Kiss the Girl by Lauren W. Roach. For this section we'll be reading the next installment of the Deranged Disney series. On this one, I take the popular Little Mermaid song and twist it. Make sure you like and follow this podcast! Leave me a review so I know it's real! Also, follow Lauren's Library podcast on Instagram or follow The Booky Babe on Instagram and Tik Tok Love you all! Thank you for tuning in!
- May 10, 202434 min
S.2 Ep. |3 :Authors Behaving Poorly (Again), Bookish Perfumes, and Be Our Guest pt. 2
What's up everyone? Thank you for tuning in to Lauren's Library Podcast. This podcast is a place for people to come and discuss all things books. Here in Lauren's Library everyone is welcome, but black women are especially celebrated. So come on in and get comfortable because we have a lot to talk about! Segment 1: Authors Behaving Badly (Again)- See the latest installment of authors way too much Segment 2: Bookish Perfume. I was able to combine two of my favorite things. Books & Perfume. See how! Segment 3: Be Our Guest by Lauren W. Roach. For this section we'll be reading the next installment of the Deranged Disney series. On this one, I take the popular Beauty & the Beast song and twist it. Make sure you like and follow this podcast! Leave me a review so I know it's real! Also, follow Lauren's Library podcast on Instagram or follow The Booky Babe on Instagram and Tik Tok Love you all! Thank you for tuning in!
- Mar 17, 202441 min
Husband Review Bombs His Wife, The McClain Brothers Series, & Deranged Disney
What's up everyone? Thank you for tuning in to Lauren's Library Podcast. This podcast is a place for people to come and discuss all things books. Here in Lauren's Library everyone is welcome, but black women are especially celebrated. So come on in and get comfortable because we have a lot to talk about! Segment 1: Husband Review Bombs His Wife- An Unnamed Author wrote into an advice column seeking advice on how to deal with negative reviews when they were coming from her own husband. Segment 2: The McClain Brothers Series by Alexandria House. I have been dipping my toe into more romance. This was a popular series I kept seeing whenever I searched. Let's talk about it. Segment 3: Be Our Guest by Lauren W. Roach. For this section we'll be reading the next installment of the Deranged Disney series. On this one, I take the popular Beauty & the Beast song and twist it. Make sure you like and follow this podcast! Leave me a review so I know it's real! Also, follow Lauren's Library podcast on Instagram or follow The Booky Babe on Instagram and Tik Tok Love you all! Thank you for tuning in! Also, the episodes will be added to Youtube! on Saturdays!
- Feb 23, 202447 min
S.2 Ep | 1 : JD Barker Controversy , This Could Be Us, & Poetry
Hello everyone! Welcome back to Lauren's Library Podcast! In this opening episode: The Booky Babe (Lauren Roach) sits down with Kirahvi Bello to talk about the JD Barker controversy, gush about Kennedy Ryan's newest release and talk all things books! Join in the fun! Also, the episodes will be added to Youtube! on Saturdays!
- Dec 19, 202324 min
*BONUS* When White Authors Feel Threatened; December Mid-Month Wrap
Hey, Hi, Jingle Bells and all that. This is a bonus Christmas episode where I talk about the drama with Cait Corrain, Lauren Davis, AND I give you a rundown of what I've been reading/listening to for December. Don't say I never gave you nothing. Happy Holidays!
- Nov 24, 202340 min
Ep. 20 | The Dark Side of Romance, Iron Flame, and Girl's Trip
What's up everyone? Thank you for tuning in to Lauren's Library Podcast. This podcast is a place for people to come and discuss all things books. Here in Lauren's Library everyone is welcome, but black women are especially celebrated. So come on in and get comfortable because we have a lot to talk about! Segment 1: The Dark Side of Romance. - More instances of people in the book world doing too much. But this time it's booktokers doing the most. Let's talk about it. Segment 2: Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros. If you haven't read it, you've probably at least heard about the highly anticipated sequel to Fourth Wing. Segment 3: Girl's Trip by Lauren W. Roach. For this section I am reading a short story I wrote a while ago. It's based on true events. Make sure you like and follow this podcast! Leave me a review so I know it's real! Also, follow Lauren's Library podcast on Instagram or follow The Booky Babe on Instagram and Tik Tok Love you all! Thank you for tuning in!
- Nov 10, 202328 min
Ep. 19 | ARC Reader Drama, Auto-buy Authors, & The Memory Concierge
What's up everyone? Thank you for tuning in to Lauren's Library Podcast. This podcast is a place for people to come and discuss all things books. Here in Lauren's Library everyone is welcome, but black women are especially celebrated. So come on in and get comfortable because we have a lot to talk about! Segment 1: ARC Reader Drama. - More instances of authors doing too much. AJ Glasser posted a Tik Tok complaining about why "ARC Readers suck." Let's talk about it. Segment 2: Auto-Buy Authors - I have 4 autobuy authors. Whatever they write, I am reading it! Find out who is on my list of immediate purchase Segment 3: The Memory Concierge by Lauren W. Roach. For this section I am reading the prologue for my debut novel that releases November 17th, 2023! Make sure you like and follow this podcast! Leave me a review so I know it's real! Also, follow Lauren's Library podcast on Instagram or follow The Booky Babe on Instagram and Tik Tok Love you all! Thank you for tuning in!
- Oct 27, 202332 min
Ep. 18 | White Authors Black Stories, Blackoween Cont. & Welcome to the Health Department
What's up everyone? Thank you for tuning in to Lauren's Library Podcast. This podcast is a place for people to come and discuss all things books. Here in Lauren's Library everyone is welcome, but black women are especially celebrated. So come on in and get comfortable because we have a lot to talk about! Segment 1: White Authors, Black Stories. - More instances of authors doing too much. Liz Tomforde's Mile High series seems to be causing controversy. It's bringing up the question: can white authors accurately write black stories? Segment 2: Blackoween 2023 - Can you believe the holiday season is already here? It feels like the year just started! To kick off Halloween season, I am picking spooky books written by black authors. Segment 3: A short story written by Lauren Roach aka The Booky Babe called "Welcome to the Health Department" This was an old submission from a writing contest. Didn't win but I placed third! About a weird first day at work. Make sure you like and follow this podcast! Leave me a review so I know it's real! Also, follow Lauren's Library podcast on Instagram or follow The Booky Babe on Instagram and Tik Tok Love you all! Thank you for tuning in!
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About Lauren’s Library
Lauren's Library is a podcast, hosted by Lauren Roach aka The Booky Babe that is full of conversations about the goings on in the book community, the newest book releases, and original short stories written by the host Lauren and other aspiring authors. We don't just read books here at Lauren's Library—we write them, too! If you love books as much as we do, subscribe to this podcast to join the conversation. This is a safe space where everyone is welcome, but black women and black authors are specifically celebrated
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