n this episode of The League of Extraordinary Readers, we chat with Kyra Davis Lurie, author of The Great Mann. We dive into classical literature, the power of retellings, and the perspectives on Black life that are often left untold.
If you love thoughtful book discussions, Black storytelling, and diverse reads, you’ll love this conversation.
đź“š Books & Topics Mentioned:
The Great Gatsby
The Great Mann
Cappadonna 2.5
The Scammer
Black Cherokee
The Farming of Bones
The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny
Suder
There are Rivers in the Sky
The Girls Who Grew Big
Paranormal Love From an Immortal Thug
It’s Me They Follow
Coleman Hill
House of Mirth
Girl, Woman, Other
The Wrong End of the Telescope
Sharp Teeth
The White Boy Shuffle
Butter Cream
Morning Glory Milking Farm
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