Black Feminist & Bookish

Cafe Con Libros, Bk

A monthly book club discussion from Cafe Con Libros, a Feminist Community Bookstore and Coffee Shop in Brooklyn. Each month, Kalima DeSuze gets nerdy and intimate while interviewing a community member about their perspective on the book. They also take time to reflect on the book club discussion and share their favorite things about Brooklyn. Produced by Claire Franjola. Edited by Ryan Cameron.

  • 4 minutes 38 seconds
    Goodbye... for now

    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. 

    12 September 2021, 9:02 pm
  • 41 minutes 6 seconds
    "Lobizona" by Romina Garber

    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! 

    4 August 2021, 3:37 pm
  • 46 minutes 23 seconds
    "The Best We Could Do" by Thi Bui

    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. 

    27 May 2021, 12:23 am
  • 2 minutes 34 seconds
    We're Back!

    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. 

    19 May 2021, 4:56 pm
  • 36 minutes 52 seconds
    "Interpreter of Maladies"

    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.

    10 May 2020, 7:03 pm
  • 46 minutes
    The Convenience Store Woman

    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."

    20 April 2020, 3:20 pm
  • 4 minutes 57 seconds
    Edited: Allyship, Apologies & The Future.

    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.

    13 April 2020, 7:56 pm
  • 2 minutes 39 seconds
    NAME CHANGE: Black Feminist & Bookish

    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!

    9 February 2020, 4:11 pm
  • 30 minutes 26 seconds
    "Her Body and Other Parties" by Carmen Maria Machado

    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".

    31 December 2019, 5:56 pm
  • 37 minutes 3 seconds
    "The Fifth Season" by N.K. Jemisin

    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)

    11 December 2019, 2:54 am
  • 46 minutes 28 seconds
    "The Kiss Quotient" by Helen Hoang

    In the book club's second dance with romance, Kathy and Kalima gush over how much they love the explicit Feminist themes of this book and why this is a must read for folx looking for romance outside the traditional normal troupes.

    Produced & Edited by Ryan Cameron.

    1 November 2019, 5:43 am
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