Black Feminist & Bookish podcast

Black Feminist & Bookish

Cafe Con Libros, Bk: An Intersectional Feminist Bookstore & Coffee Shop

A monthly book club discussion from Cafe Con Libros, an Intersectional Feminist Bookstore and Coffee Shop in Brooklyn. Each month, Kalima DeSuze along with a community member, take a deep dive into the Feminist & Bookish subscription pick. Using an intersectional lens, the peer reflects on pressing themes, key takeaways, and the changing face of Feminism.

20 Episodes

Goodbye... for now
9/12/2021
4:38
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.
"Lobizona" by Romina Garber
8/4/2021
41:06
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!
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"The Best We Could Do" by Thi Bui
5/27/2021
46:23
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're Back!
5/19/2021
2:34
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.
"Interpreter of Maladies"
5/10/2020
36:52
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.
The Convenience Store Woman
4/20/2020
46:00
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."
Edited: Allyship, Apologies & The Future.
4/13/2020
4:57
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.
NAME CHANGE: Black Feminist & Bookish
2/9/2020
2:39
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!
"Her Body and Other Parties" by Carmen Maria Machado
12/31/2019
30:26
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".
"The Fifth Season" by N.K. Jemisin
12/11/2019
37:03
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)

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