Hey y’all! Your girl was recently interviewed by the amazing Sam Sanders from LA’s KCRW, The Sam Sanders Show which broadcasts Culture and Entertainment conversations across the United States. The topic was actually something near and dear to my academic and fangirl heart: “Would K-POP Exist Without Black Culture?” Listen to the 29-minute episode here to learn about cultural appropriation, cultural appreciation, and the messy history of hybridity embedded in K-POP and Blackness. Interesting that the day after I recorded this episode, Manon of Katseye, a K-POP adjacent group, was put on ‘hiatus,’ with Manon herself hinting at anti-Black racism, prejudice, and mistreatment. Coincidence? Love ya, Sarah
As a Proud Canadian, I’m always looking for more Canadian authors, Canadian book bloggers, Canadian media outlets, and even just members of the Canadian bookish community! O, Canada! Drop me a line! Though I am no longer on Twitter/X, you can find me on Instagram, Threads, and Bluesky, where I am quite active and typically respond to serious inquiries! Support Canadian!
Hello y’all! It is time for a Giveaway/Contest/Project! The Queen’s Spade is releasing from Harper Collins on January 14, 2025! And since this book is basically Queen Charlotte as a revenge thriller, I’m giving a special opportunity to Bridgerton fans to win finished copies of the book! So what do you have to do? Giveaway!!! December 25th is the anniversary of Bridgerton Season 1! So by December 19th, I’m going to scroll through all the Thursday posts and find FIVE FOLKS to send finished, physical copies of the book to! Believe me, you want that devilish red on your bookshelf! Some tips on your social media post(s): Good luck and have fun!! Sarah
It’s finally the year where you get to meet Iris and her dangerous, sexy exploits in apocalyptic Victorian London! Go over to my Books Page RIGHT NOW to pre-order and add on your To-Read Lists!
