Black Feminist & Bookish podcast

Black Feminist & Bookish

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.

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

Goodbye... for now

It's a bittersweet moment for us here at the Cafe. We're saying goodbye to BFB and hello t... more

12 Sep 2021

04 MINS

04:38

12 Sep 2021


#19

"Lobizona" by Romina Garber

In this episode, Kalima and co-host Johanna break down the magical world of Lobizona. Foll... more

04 Aug 2021

41 MINS

41:06

04 Aug 2021


#18

"The Best We Could Do" by Thi Bui

Kalima and co-host Emily discuss the graphic novel's main themes of motherhood and histori... more

27 May 2021

46 MINS

46:23

27 May 2021


#17

We're Back!

We know it's been a minute, but "Black Feminist & Bookish" is back! Get ready for an all-n... more

19 May 2021

02 MINS

02:34

19 May 2021


#16

"Interpreter of Maladies"

The podcast episode for the first book club pick 2020 is here! Sorry again for the interru... more

10 May 2020

36 MINS

36:52

10 May 2020


#15

The Convenience Store Woman

Riveting. Unsettling. Complicated. Triggering. All adjectives used to describe this book. ... more

20 Apr 2020

46 MINS

46:00

20 Apr 2020


#14

Edited: Allyship, Apologies & The Future.

It's been a few months since we've posted an episode. Before sharing why and begging for y... more

13 Apr 2020

04 MINS

04:57

13 Apr 2020


#13

NAME CHANGE: Black Feminist & Bookish

We are excited to announce that "Conversations from the Cafe" will now be "Black Feminist ... more

09 Feb 2020

02 MINS

02:39

09 Feb 2020


#12

"Her Body and Other Parties" by Carmen Maria Machado

Our producer, Claire, guest hosts this episode in conversation with Jo about Carmen Maria ... more

31 Dec 2019

30 MINS

30:26

31 Dec 2019


#11

"The Fifth Season" by N.K. Jemisin

Kalima and Shrishti dive into sci-fi and discuss the artful world building and major twist... more

11 Dec 2019

37 MINS

37:03

11 Dec 2019


#10

"The Kiss Quotient" by Helen Hoang

In the book club's second dance with romance, Kathy and Kalima gush over how much they lov... more

01 Nov 2019

46 MINS

46:28

01 Nov 2019


#9

"The Bluest Eye" by Toni Morrison

Peter's book selection this month was kismet as the book club grieved the loss of Toni Mor... more

01 Oct 2019

44 MINS

44:55

01 Oct 2019


#8

"The Proposal" by Jasmine Guillory

Rebekkah and Kalima navigate through their first romance novel and discover the void of bl... more

21 Sep 2019

51 MINS

51:16

21 Sep 2019


#7

"Normal People" by Sally Rooney

Caroline joins Kalima for an introspective dialogue about power dynamics in relationships,... more

13 Aug 2019

39 MINS

39:18

13 Aug 2019


#6

"Girls & Sex" by Peggy Orenstein

Kalima and Ashleigh discuss the shortcomings of sexual education while addressing the conc... more

08 Jun 2019

40 MINS

40:16

08 Jun 2019


#5

"The Power" by Naomi Alderman

Kalima & Cristina express their thoughts on what the world would be like if women suddenly... more

25 Apr 2019

36 MINS

36:59

25 Apr 2019


#4

"All About Love: New Visions" by Bell Hook

Kalima & Blessing reflect on the ideas presented by Bell Hooks to love better in romantic ... more

12 Apr 2019

28 MINS

28:57

12 Apr 2019


#3

"My Brilliant Friend" by Elena Ferrante

Kalima and Claire discuss female friendships and how the slew of troubles in a poor neighb... more

21 Mar 2019

40 MINS

40:37

21 Mar 2019


#2

"The Year of Yes" by Shonda Rhimes

Kalima, owner of Café Con Libros, talks with book club member, Ma-Nyahn, about the power o... more

09 Feb 2019

32 MINS

32:05

09 Feb 2019


#1

Conversations From The Café Trailer

Join the book club discussion and get to know our feminist community in Crown Heights, Bro... more

09 Feb 2019

00 MINS

00:41

09 Feb 2019