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Join the Urban Librarian as she discusses and explores the underlying messages and deeper issues that are present within our favorite urban fiction books.

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Host Urban Librarian, an avid reader of urban fiction books gives a personal review of The Gods of Everything Else 3 by T. Styles. She shares her personal opinion of the book.

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Host Urban Librarian, an avid reader of urban fiction books gives a personal review of Fading Mirrors and Love is the Byline series by B. Love. She shares her personal opinion of the series.

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The Urban Librarian and "Reader Bae" discuss their current Urban Fiction read: TREASON 2 by T. Styles.Music Credit: TrashBaggBeatzMusic Credit: DannyEBTracks*I do not own any of the music heard in this episode. The credits go to the respective owners. The content will not be used for profit or illegal sharing.Fair use-"Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purpose such as criticism, comment, news, reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statue that might otherwise be infringing.

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The Urban Librarian and "Reader Bae" discuss their current Urban Fiction read: TREASON by T. Styles. Music Credit: TrashBaggBeatz Music Credit: DannyEBTracks *I do not own any of the music heard in this episode. The credits go to the respective owners. The content will not be used for profit or illegal sharing. Fair use- "Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purpose such as criticism, comment, news, reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statue that might otherwise be infringing.

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Host Urban Librarian, an avid reader of urban fiction books gives a personal review of Butterfly 4 by Ashley Antoinette. She shares her personal opinion of the book.

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Host Urban Librarian, an avid reader of urban fiction books gives a personal review of the novel If Only for the Summer by Alexandra Warren. She shares her personal opinion of the book and her thoughts while reading the book. Music Credit: Youtube Free Library *I do not own any of the music or soundbites heard in this episode. The credits go to the respective owners. The content will not be used for profit or illegal sharing. Fair use- "Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purpose such as criticism, comment, news, reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statue that might otherwise be infringing.

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The Urban Librarian shares why she has been MIA, what she is currently doing, and things to come in the future. Love yall!

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Host Urban Librarian and her book cousin (literary influencer) Telia discuss the popular novel IN COVENANT WITH EZRA by Love Belvin. Music Credit: Youtube Free Library Music Credit: TrapMusicHDTV Music Credit: AndrewSwag Slideshows *I do not own any of the music or soundbites heard in this episode. The credits go to the respective owners. The content will not be used for profit or illegal sharing. Fair use- "Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purpose such as criticism, comment, news, reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statue that might otherwise be infringing.

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Host Urban Librarian, an avid reader of urban fiction books gives a personal review of the novels You're Mine by Keisha Ervin. She shares her personal opinion of the book and her experience reading the book. Music Credit: Youtube Free Library *I do not own any of the music or soundbites heard in this episode. The credits go to the respective owners. The content will not be used for profit or illegal sharing. Fair use- "Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purpose such as criticism, comment, news, reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statue that might otherwise be infringing.

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Host Urban Librarian, an avid reader of urban fiction books gives a personal review of the "Them Boys" series by Alexandria House. She shares her personal opinion of the series and her experience reading the books. Music Credit: Youtube Free Library *I do not own any of the music or soundbites heard in this episode. The credits go to the respective owners. The content will not be used for profit or illegal sharing. Fair use- "Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purpose such as criticism, comment, news, reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statue that might otherwise be infringing.

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Host Urban Librarian, an avid reader of urban fiction books gives a personal review of the CONNECT'S WIFE Series by Nako.  Music Credit: Youtube Free Library *I do not own any of the music or soundbites heard in this episode. The credits go to the respective owners. The content will not be used for profit or illegal sharing. Fair use- "Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purpose such as criticism, comment, news, reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statue that might otherwise be infringing.

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Host Urban Librarian, an avid reader of urban fiction books gives a personal review of the novel War by T. Styles. She shares her personal opinion of the book.

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Host Urban Librarian, an avid reader of urban fiction books gives a personal review of the novel SEASONS OF FIDELITY by Takerra Allen. She also answers discussion questions from the book.

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Telia, the book cousin from Cali, an avid reader of urban fiction books, gives her uncut and raw opinion of DREAM by Keisha Ervin.

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Host Urban Librarian, an avid reader of urban fiction books gives a personal review of the novel When My Soul Met a Thug by Jessica Watkins. She shares her personal opinion of the book and her takeaways from the book.

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Host Urban Librarian, an avid reader of urban fiction books gives a personal review of the novel When the Side Nigga Catch Feelings by Jessica Watkins. She talks about her experience reading the book, her thoughts while reading the book, and her takeaways.

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Host Urban Librarian, an avid reader of urban fiction books gives a personal review of the novel 3:AM by Jai Bree’nae. She talks about her experience reading the book, her thoughts while reading the book, and her takeaways.

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Host Urban Librarian, an avid reader of urban fiction books gives a personal review of the novel Nevermore by Danielle Allen. She shares her personal opinion of the book.

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Host Urban Librarian, an avid reader of urban fiction books gives a personal review of the novel CUBANA by JaQuavis Coleman. She shares the small information she has about Santeria which is a religion mentioned in the book and what JaQuavis shared about the confusing parts of the story.

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The Urban Librarian and Cousin Val, founder of Brwn Sugar Reads, discuss the book "Blood and Whiskey" by DB Bray.

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Host Urban Librarian, an avid reader of urban fiction books gives a personal review of the novels Front Street & On Us 1-3 by Nina. She shares her personal opinion of the series and her experience reading the series.

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Host Urban Librarian discusses the novel CRE by upcoming author DAK.

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Host Urban Librarian, an avid reader of urban fiction books gives a personal review of the novel GOLD BLOODED by Ty Marshall.

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Host Urban Librarian, an avid reader of urban fiction books gives a personal review of the novel 80s Baby by Ty Marshall. She shares her personal opinion of the book.

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Host Urban Librarian, an avid reader of urban fiction books gives a personal review of the novel Bishop by Blacc Topp. She shares her personal opinion of the book and her experience reading the book.

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Host Urban Librarian, an avid reader of urban fiction books gives a personal review of the novel Corporate Amerikkka by Blacc Topp. She shares her personal opinion of the book and her experience reading the book.

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Host Urban Librarian, an avid reader of urban fiction books gives a personal review of the novel LET ME HOLD YOU by Alexandria House. She talks about waist beads and their purpose.

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Host Urban Librarian, an avid reader of urban fiction books gives a personal review of the novel LET ME LOVE YOU by Alexandria House. She talks about hotep and her thoughts of the book.

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Host Urban Librarian and her book cousin (literary influencer) Jordyn, creator of Hott Girl Book Talk discuss the popular novel ANIMAL 2 by K’Wan. Music Credit: TrapMusicHDTV Music Credit: AndrewSwag Slideshows *I do not own any of the music or soundbites heard in this episode. The credits go to the respective owners. The content will not be used for profit or illegal sharing. Fair use- "Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purpose such as criticism, comment, news, reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statue that might otherwise be infringing.

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Host Urban Librarian, an avid reader of urban fiction books gives a personal review of the novel ANIMAL by K’wan. She shares her thoughts while reading the book. Music Credit: Youtube Free Library *I do not own any of the music or soundbites heard in this episode. The credits go to the respective owners. The content will not be used for profit or illegal sharing. Fair use- "Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purpose such as criticism, comment, news, reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statue that might otherwise be infringing.

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Host Urban Librarian, an avid reader of urban fiction books gives a personal review of the novel EVICTION NOTICE by K’wan. She shares her thoughts while reading the book.

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Tynesha and Porscha, two of Danielle Allen's loyal readers, share their thoughts about the novella that honors Juneteenth written by Danielle Allen.

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Host Urban Librarian, an avid reader of urban fiction books gives a personal review of the novel WELFARE WIFEYS by K’wan. She shares her thoughts while reading the book.

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Host Urban Librarian, an avid reader of urban fiction books gives a personal review of the novel SECTION 8 by K’wan. She shares her thoughts while reading the book.

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Valerie, the book cousin from Georgia, an avid reader of urban fiction books gives a personal review of  STILL HOOD by K’wan.

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Host Urban Librarian, an avid reader of urban fiction books gives a personal review of the novel HOOD RAT by K’wan. She talks about her experience listening to the book on audible.

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Kevin, the book cousin from Alaska, an avid reader of urban fiction books gives his background story on how he was introduced to urban fiction, how his favorite author became his favorite, and the masterpiece written by his favorite author, GHETTO BASTARD by K’wan.

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Kira, the book cousin from Florida, an avid reader of urban fiction books gives a personal review of the novel BUTTERFLY by Ashley Antoinette. She shares her thoughts of the book.

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Podcast Jingle created by Mr. Al Pete

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Host, Urban Librarian, provides an update on why she has been MIA. She also tells listeners what they can expect before Season 2 premieres and new podcast content.

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Host Urban Librarian, an avid reader of urban fiction books gives a personal review of the novel HONOR THY THUG by Wahida Clark. She talks about dreaming and her thoughts of the book.

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Host Urban Librarian, an avid reader of urban fiction books gives a personal review of the novel THUG LOVIN by Wahida Clark. She talks about the presence of old folk tales/superstition in urban fiction books.

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Host Urban Librarian, an avid reader of urban fiction books gives a personal review of the novel THUG MATRIMONY by Wahida Clark. She talks about the traits and values that a made man wants/desires in a woman.

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Host Urban Librarian, an avid reader of urban fiction books gives a personal review of the novel EVERY THUG NEEDS A LADY by Wahida Clark. She talks about the ideal black man for black women especially those born and raised in the hood.

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Host Urban Librarian, an avid reader of urban fiction books gives a personal review of the novel THUGS AND THE WOMEN WHO LOVE THEM by Wahida Clark. She stresses the importance of the gut feeling.

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Host Urban Librarian, an avid reader of urban fiction books gives a personal review of the novel THE BANKS SISTERS PART III by Nikki Turner.

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Host Urban Librarian, an avid reader of urban fiction books gives a personal review of the novels THE BANKS SISTERS PART I and II by Nikki Turner. She discusses the topic of hate crimes against non-heteronormative people.

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Host Urban Librarian, an avid reader of urban fiction books gives a personal review of the novel THE STREETS HAVE NO QUEEN by JaQuavis Coleman. She discusses the predictions she has about this complex series based on the easter eggs/bread crumbs that are in the book.

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Host Urban Librarian, an avid reader of urban fiction books gives a personal review of the novel THE STREETS HAVE NO KING by JaQuavis Coleman. She discusses the topic of accidental sibling incest within the black community as seen with characters, Basil and Moriah.

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Host Urban Librarian, an avid reader of urban fiction books gives a personal review of the novel WRATH by K’Wan. She discusses her experience reading the novel and the importance of having sacred reading time.

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Host Urban Librarian, an avid reader of urban fiction books gives a personal review of the novel Ethic VI by Ashley Antoinette. She shares her humble opinions about the book.

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Host Urban Librarian, an avid reader of urban fiction books gives a personal review of the best selling novel ETHIC V by Ashley Antoinette. She discusses the coping strategies of terminal illness as seen with Messiah’s character.

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Host Urban Librarian, an avid reader of urban fiction books gives a personal review of the novel SICKO MODE by Keisha Ervin. She analyzes the book by answering ten book discussion questions.

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Host Urban Librarian, an avid reader of urban fiction books gives a personal review of the novel BEAST MODE by Keisha Ervin. She shares her candid thoughts of the book and the topics of post traumatic stress disorder, hitting below the belt, shotgun weddings and parental differences.

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Host Urban Librarian, an avid reader of urban fiction books gives a personal review of the novel FIRST WIVES CLUB by Keisha Ervin. She shares her candid thoughts of the book and the issue of postpartum depression.

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Host Urban Librarian, an avid reader of urban fiction books gives a personal review of the novel SUCH A FUCKIN LADY by Keisha Ervin. She shares her humble opinions about the book. 

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Host Urban Librarian, an avid reader of urban fiction books gives a personal review of the novel RADIO SILENCE by Keisha Ervin. She discusses the topic of “the one that got away” as seen with Chyna’s character.

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Host Urban Librarian, an avid reader of urban fiction books gives a personal review of the novel HEARTLESS by Keisha Ervin. She discusses the topic of relational sabotage as seen with Chyna’s and Carlos characters. 

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Host Urban Librarian, an avid reader of urban fiction books gives a personal review of the novel EMOTIONALLY UNAVAILABLE by Keisha Ervin. She discusses the topic of courage as it relates to urban fiction authors’ transparency in their literary works. 

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Host Urban Librarian celebrates a special occasion (100 supporters) with a giveaway. Details shared on this episode and on the Urban Library bookstagram page. Good Luck!

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Host Urban Librarian, an avid reader of urban fiction books gives a personal review of the novel CHYNA BLACK by Keisha Ervin. She dives deep into the warning signs of toxic relationships as seen with Chyna and Tyriek. 

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Host Urban Librarian, an avid reader of urban fiction books gives a personal review of the novel ETHIC IV by Ashley Antoinette. She discusses the topic of sexual abuse within the black community as seen with Messiah’s character.

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Host Urban Librarian, an avid reader of urban fiction books gives a personal review of the novel ETHIC III by Ashley Antoinette. She discusses Ethic’s law of attraction and how he selects his mate/love interests. 

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Host Urban Librarian, an avid reader of urban fiction books gives a personal review of the novel ETHIC II by Ashley Antoinette. She discusses the topic of male coping strategies with difficult pregnancies as seen with Ethic’s character.

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Host Urban Librarian, an avid reader of urban fiction books gives a personal review of the best selling novel ETHIC by Ashley Antoinette. She dives deep into the prevalent examples of diversity and representation in the character lineup for the book.

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Welcome to the Urban Librarian podcast where we discuss and explore the underlying messages and deeper issues that are present within our favorite urban fiction books.