MahoganyBooks Front Row: The Podcast

MahoganyBooks Front Row: The Podcast

Black Writers: Accessible, Available, Anytime, Anywhere

MahoganyBooks Front Row: The Podcast is a thoughtfully curated series that offers a unique opportunity to listen to Black authors discussing their latest works. Each episode of the podcast features an in-depth conversation with an author, delving into their creative process, inspirations, and the themes explored in their book. The series is a re-cast of the live author talks hosted by MahoganyBooks, a Black-owned bookstore in Washington DC dedicated to promoting literature written for, by, or about people of the African Diaspora. With the podcast, listeners can enjoy the same level of engagement and intellectual stimulation as the live events from the comfort of their own homes.
MahoganyBooks Front Row: The PodcastNovember 05, 2025x
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Ebony Ladelle and Friends: A Celebration of Love at HBCUs

An extraordinary dialogue unfolds as we gather to celebrate the illustrious publication of Ebony Ladelle's latest work, You've Got a Place Here, Too . This episode features a remarkable assembly, incl...

Empowering Communities Through Books: Jeannine Cook's Journey

Listeners are treated to a rich dialogue featuring Jeannine Cook and Ramunda Young, which delves into the significance of representation in the literary world. Jeannine, who owns Harriett's Bookshop a...

Celebrating The Best Man: Unfinished Business with Malcolm D. Lee and Jayne Allen

Central to the conversation is the theme of unfinished business, a notion that echoes throughout the narrative of 'The Best Man: Unfinished Business.' Lee and Allen explore the idea that relationships...

MahoganyBooks Front Row: The PodcastAugust 14, 2025x
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The Emotional Landscape of Black Womanhood with Honorée Jeffers

The conversation surrounding Ms. Honorée Fannone Jeffers' latest literary endeavor, Misbehaving at the Crossroads , is both profound and timely, as it intricately unravels the emotional and historical...

The Impact of Toni Morrison: Insights from Dr. Dana Williams

Ayesha Roscoe and Dr. Dana Williams engage in a thought-provoking dialogue that traverses the landscape of African American literature, delving into the editorial legacy of Toni Morrison and its ramif...

The Cultural Impact of Black American Humor with Damon Young

The conversation surrounding Damon Young's latest anthology, *That's How They Get You* , is rich in both content and context, particularly as it unfolds within the welcoming embrace of the DMV communi...

Celebrating Malcolm X: Insights from Dr. Ibram Kendi

Dr. Ibram Kendi's visit to MahoganyBooks marks a pivotal moment in the discourse surrounding the legacy of Malcolm X, especially through the lens of young audiences. During this author talk, Kendi int...

Tia Williams Discusses Her New YA Novel: A Journey of Friendship and Love

Join us for an illuminating evening as we celebrate the launch of Tia Williams' latest young adult romance novel, " Audre & Bash Are Just Friends ." This engaging discussion features both Tia Will...

Empowering Young Readers: Nick Brooks Discusses 'Up in Smoke'

Nick Brooks, the esteemed author, filmmaker, and hip-hop artist, returns to his roots in the Washington, DC area to unveil his latest young adult mystery novel, *Up in Smoke*. In this engaging and tho...

Afrocentric Style: Celebrating Black Culture in Modern Media

The discussion between Shirley Neal and Gina Paige centers on the profound impact of Blackness in contemporary pop culture, particularly as articulated in Neal's anthology, "Afrocentric Style." This a...