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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 importance of escapism in reading. LaShawn highlights the lack of diversity in Romantasy literature and shares her favorite book recommendations by Black authors. She also touches on her current reads  

Books and Articles Mentioned in this Podcast

Lore of the Wilds by Analeigh Sbrana
Our Vicious Oaths By NE Davenport
The Book of Azriel by Amber Nicole
Vicious Bonds by Shanora Williams
Son of the Morning  By Akwaeke Emezi
The Last One (Vallendor Book 1) Rachel Howzell Hall 
Kin by Tayari Jones
Sula By Toni Morrison
Brimestone By Callie Hart
If I Ruled the World By Amy Dubois Barnett
Daggermouth by H.M. Wolfe

Articles
Is "Fairy Smut" dumbing down literature?
History of GoGo Music

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