"The Best We Could Do" by Thi Bui

It's a bittersweet moment for us here at the Cafe. We're saying goodbye to BFB and hello to new adventures! Keep an eye out for our newest podcast, Leyendo La Diaspora, dropping September 15th and available everywhere you get your podcasts. 

In this episode, Kalima and co-host Johanna break down the magical world of Lobizona. Follow along as they discuss belonging, werewolves, and even menstruation! 

Kalima and co-host Emily discuss the graphic novel's main themes of motherhood and historical consciousness, reflecting on how the main themes have been woven into their own stories. 

We know it's been a minute, but "Black Feminist & Bookish" is back! Get ready for an all-new season with host Kalima DeSuze, coming May 26th. 

The podcast episode for the first book club pick 2020 is here!  Sorry again for the interruption in programming. Please join us as we discuss themes of immigration, trauma and ultimate freedom on one's own terms.

Riveting. Unsettling. Complicated. Triggering.  All adjectives used to describe this book.  I concur.  Please join Anne and me as we reflect on many of the themes presented in this book specifically, what is "normal."

It's been a few months since we've posted an episode.  Before sharing why and begging for your forgiveness, Kalima discusses social responsibility in the time of COVID19.

We are excited to announce that "Conversations from the Cafe" will now be "Black Feminist & Bookish". Listen to the teaser to hear why we changed!

Our producer, Claire, guest hosts this episode in conversation with Jo about Carmen Maria Machado's collection of genre-bending short stories that challenge traditional writing techniques and her spin on common "tropes".

Kalima and Shrishti dive into sci-fi and discuss the artful world building and major twists in the first book of a trilogy. (Spoiler Alerts)