Ep 416: Compelling, emotionally honest storytelling
Jan 30, 2024
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Seattle-based journalist Reagan Jackson, co-executive director of Young Women Empowered, talks about her search for emotionally honest romance, her dislike for a popular classic, and the memoirs she can't get enough of. From exploring new genres like graphic novels to delving into diverse storytelling, Reagan seeks fresh book recommendations in this compelling and emotionally honest podcast conversation.
Discover emotionally honest romance in 'Skylin' series for compelling storytelling.
Find joy in YA romance and self-discovery in 'Cooke' memoir about midlife adventures.
Explore themes of love and second chances in 'Bingo Love' graphic novel for heartfelt stories.
Deep dives
Kennedy Ryan - Before I Let Go
Follow the Skylin series that portraits a heartwarming romance between Yasmin and Josiah, bringing together a story of grief and rediscovery.
Leah Johnson - You Should See Me in a Crown
Embark on a joyful YA romance with a coming-of-age story set in a small-town prom experience, where love and self-discovery mingle.
Peter Heller - Cooke
Dive into 'Cooke', a memoir about a middle-aged man's midlife crisis leading him to pursue surfing in Mexico, offering a unique perspective on life, love, and adventure.
T. Franklin - Bingo Love
Explore 'Bingo Love', a graphic novel that tells the tale of Hazel and Mary, two women who reunite later in life, showcasing themes of love, sorrow, and second chances.
Reagan's Next Reads
Reagan plans to pick up 'You Should See Me in a Crown' next, and is excited to explore all the recommended books during her monthly book haul tradition at Powell's Books in Portland.
In today's conversation, Anne helps Reagan Jackson find compelling reads that tell good stories.
Reagan is a Seattle-based journalist and co-executive director of Young Women Empowered. She’s also the author of the forthcoming book, Still True: The Evolution of a Reluctant Journalist, which tells stories of Seattle's Black and intersectional community.
Today, Reagan and I talk her recent sabbatical travels as well as what's happening lately in her reading life. From her search for emotionally honest romance to the popular classic she hates and the memoirs she can’t put down, Reagan's excited to find some fresh discoveries in the genres she loves and those she's just started to explore, like graphic novels. Anne gives Reagen suggestions for the types of stories she’s eager to explore right now.
Find the full list of titles mentioned today and leave your suggestions for Reagan on our show notes page at whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com/416.