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Mentioned in 19 episodes

The Bluest Eye

Book • 1970

Set in Lorain, Ohio, during the Great Depression, 'The Bluest Eye' tells the story of Pecola Breedlove, an eleven-year-old African American girl who desperately wants blue eyes, believing they will make her more beautiful and accepted according to white cultural standards.

The novel explores themes of race, class, and beauty standards, highlighting the destructive impact of internalized racism and societal pressures on Pecola and her family.

Through a non-linear narrative and shifting perspectives, Morrison critiques the systemic racism and social stratification that contribute to Pecola's tragic downfall.

Mentioned by

Francisco Hernandez

Jose Antonio Vargas

Vinson Cunningham

Kevin Tumlinson

Stephanie Studer

Candice Brown-Murray

Mentioned in 19 episodes

Mentioned by

Kim Scott

as one of her favorite authors.

Radical Candor: From theory to practice with author Kim Scott

Mentioned by

Francisco Hernandez

as his most valuable and favorite book.

73. Used Bookstores

Mentioned by

Glenn Loury

as a book he plans to read.

John McWhorter – Liberal Panic over Trump

Mentioned by

Anna Corinne

as an example of a book that Toni Morrison rewrote entirely after changing her mind about one idea.

34. A Writing Practice to Help You Meet Yourself

Recommended by

Kim Scott

to build empathy as a leader.

Kim Scott: Radical Candor Requires Radical Respect

Mentioned by Ismatu, stating that Beth Ann Hardison ensured she made this book read like a true work of fiction for her.

THE WAR IS NOT A METAPHOR: The Capitalist, the Defector, the Traitor, and the Revolutionaries

Mentioned by

Brooke Warner

as a famous example of an industry insider turned author, highlighting her work at Random House and her impact on publishing.

Write What You Know, featuring Betsy Lerner

Mentioned by

Vinson Cunningham

when discussing the themes of 'A Different Man'.

“The Substance” and the New Horror of the Modified Body

Mentioned by

Kevin Tumlinson

as one of the books that were yanked from describing sexual content.

Series potential with bestselling thriller author, Lisa Gardner.

Mentioned by

Suzanne Nossel

as a book that has been banned in some schools and libraries.

The 12 Books of Christmas | Think Again: Is Free Speech Under Threat? with Suzanne Nossel and Charlotte Lydia Riley

Mentioned by

Stephanie Studer

as a frequently banned book in America due to depictions of sexual violence.

A cut above the West: America’s astounding economy

Mentioned by Stephanie Studer as one of the most banned books in America due to depictions of sexual violence.

A cut above the West: America’s astounding economy

Mentioned by

Candice Brown-Murray

as a book she has purchased multiple times because she is always giving it away.

Ep 493: Books that take you on an epic journey

Mentioned by

Suzanne Rust

, who describes a positive encounter with her at a luncheon.

The Moth Podcast: Meeting Your Idols

Mentioned in relation to her work at Random House and the publication of Black authors.

The Sunday Read: ‘Inside the Push to Diversify the Book Business’

Referenced by

Ijeoma Oluo

in the context of discussing an advertisement for jeans, drawing a parallel to the themes in Toni Morrison's book.

Palestine and The Battle for Seattle 2025 - LIVE with Katie Wilson, Ijeoma Oluo and Matt Lieb

Mentioned by

Sean McBriarty

as one of the sexually explicit books that the ALA promotes.

Dan Kleinman - World Library Association Launch!

Mentioned by

Tovia Smith

as a book that was recently banned in Florida and easily accessible online.

Authors Of Banned Books Are Fed Up – and Fighting Back

Mentioned by

Elsa Chang

as one of the books banned from various libraries and schools.

The Battle Over Book Bans Takes a Toll on Librarians and Comes at a Financial cost

Mentioned by

Jose Antonio Vargas

when talking about being pushed to the edge.

Zohran Mamdani STUNS With Victory Over Andrew Cuomo + The NIGHTMARE Of Living Undocumented In Trump’s America

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