Parhaat Culture Lit Podcastit (2024)

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Saddling Up: Exploring Black Cowboys and Cowgirls in Black Romance Books 16:35

5d ago16:35

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Celebrating Black Cowboy Romance in Literature In this episode of the Culture Lit podcast, Octavia Marie delves into the significance of Beyoncé's album 'Cowboy Carter' and its impact on challenging the historically white narratives of cowboy romances in literature. She highlights the importance of Black representation in the cowboy romance genre, …

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Romance Rewind: Best Black Romance Novels of 2023 12:43

12d ago12:43

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In this episode I briefly discuss my journey to recovery after cancer, emphasizing ease and self-care in my life. I share how I found solace in Black romance novels during treatment, introducing you to a few more of my favorite reads from 2023. These books range from modern retellings and essays on Black love to stories that tackle themes like gent…

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Love Reclaimed. Finding Romance & Renewal in “This Could Be Us” by Kennedy Ryan 13:13

21d ago13:13

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The Hiatus is over and I finally getting into a groove. And what better time to come back than when one of my fave Black romance authors releases a new novel? One I couldn't put down and read over two days. Today's show features a deep dive into 'This Could Be Us' by Kennedy Ryan with themes of self-love, empowerment, and resilience post-divorce. I…

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Embracing Second Chances 13:10

4M ago13:10

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Welcome back! I’ve had a few curve balls thrown at me since my last episode and I’m glad you’re back with me. The biggest thing I’ve had to deal with was a surprise diagnosis of Stage 3 colorectal cancer, which has influenced my approach to hardship and inspired me to dive deep into literature for solace. Among the books I read during treatment was…

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Black Girl Joy, Not Guilty Pleasure 32:27

1y ago32:27

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We’ve been on a roller coaster of unprecedented times. Every time I think things are looking better, the world throws more chaos at us. During times like this, I turn to things that bring me joy. For me, that’s romance novels. Romance readers are often criticized, and the genre itself gets criticized. I would call romance novels my guilty pleasure …

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Love & Ms. Fat Booty 19:36

1y ago19:36

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Why does it seem to be that women have to have a certain body type, shape, and size to be worthy of love? I grew up with Seventeen magazine and there was no diversity in there. None. Zero. I’ve always been thick or curvy my whole life and because of the layers of socioeconomic dynamics, white supremacy, and unrealistic beauty standards we all grew …

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Second Time Around 15:16

1y ago15:16

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If you’re new to Tia Williams, buckle up. Her new novel, “Seven Days in June,” is smart, sexy, and makes you feel light and floaty, in the best way. It’s a second chance romance spanning 15 years, told in a truly magical way. “Seven Days in June” touches on: Intergenerational trauma Chronic pain and healthcare struggles Louisiana Creole culture The…

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A Little About Me 7:12

1y ago7:12

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I’m your host, Octavia Marie. I’ve been toying with the idea of making a podcast for over a year now, but I couldn’t settle on what I would talk about. I’m not a celebrity or an influencer, so who would listen to me? Years ago a close friend asked me what truly makes me happy. It took me a long time to answer that question. I’m happiest when I’m ex…

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Welcome to Culture Lit! 3:18

2+ y ago3:18

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A podcast and community that explores Black women and romantic love through the lens of romance novels. Each episode of Culture Lit trains a spotlight on a new Black romance novel and then deep dives into the many themes facing Black women and love after 40. Be ready to laugh, sigh and talk about Black women falling in love, yes sex too, and the Bl…