Sula by Toni Morrison: Friendship, Betrayal & Black Womanhood | Afrikan Refugees & Tariffs S5Ep9
In this episode, we're diving into Toni Morrison’s Sula—a haunting tale of friendship, betrayal, and Black womanhood that still cuts deep today. We’re also unpacking the global crisis around Afrikan refugees and the rising tension over tariffs—because the personal is always political.THE RANT: 5th-round draft pick for Shedeur Sanders? Connect with 4 Friends & A Book Podcast:YouTube: / @4friendsandabook INSTAGRAM | / 4friendsandabook FACEBOOK | / 4-friends-a-book-104994371734599 #4friendsandabookpodcast #bookreviewers #2025reading #bookrecommendation #bookclubreads #booktok #bookpodcast #booktube #shedeursanders #tariffs #tonimorrison 4 Friends and A Book podcast centers discussions on books, life experiences, and a little bit of everything else in between. We have organic conversations which flow naturally from the book at hand, through the writer's journey, and of course, the impact it has on the culture. Our mission is to bring inspiration and reinforce the joys of literacy within our community.
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S5Ep8 Get Honest or Die Lying | Charlamagne’s Most Raw Book Yet?
We’re diving into Charlamagne tha God’s Get Honest or Die Lying—a bold call for truth, healing, and owning your story. But does the message land? Let’s talk about it.THE RANT: The Roast We Didn’t Ask For: ChatGPT vs. 4 FriendsConnect with 4 Friends & A Book Podcast:INSTAGRAM | / 4friendsandabook FACEBOOK | / 4-friends-a-book-104994371734599 4 Friends and A Book podcast centers discussions on books, life experiences, and a little bit of everything else in between. We have organic conversations which flow naturally from the book at hand, through the writer's journey, and of course, the impact it has on the culture. Our mission is to bring inspiration and reinforce the joys of literacy within our community.
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S5Ep7: Octavia Butler’s Parable of the Sower
Join us as we unpack The Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler. Plus is the US Economy in trouble?Hot Topic: US Economy THE RANT: Honoring Mayor LaRhonda PatrickConnect with 4 Friends & A Book Podcast:INSTAGRAM | / 4friendsandabook FACEBOOK | / 4-friends-a-book-104994371734599 YouTube: / @4friendsandabook #4friendsandabookpodcast #bookreviewers #2025reading #bookrecommendation #bookclubreads #dei #bookpodcast #booktube 4 Friends and A Book podcast centers discussions on books, life experiences, and a little bit of everything else in between. We have organic conversations which flow naturally from the book at hand, through the writer's journey, and of course, the impact it has on the culture. Our mission is to bring inspiration and reinforce the joys of literacy within our community.
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S5E6: Unpacking Heavy – Kiese Layman & The DEI Debate
Join us as we unpack Heavy by Kiese LaymanHot Topic: DEITHE RANT: Honoring Dr. Alvin ChapmanConnect with 4 Friends & A Book Podcast:INSTAGRAM | / 4friendsandabook FACEBOOK | / 4-friends-a-book-104994371734599 YouTube: / @4friendsandabook #4friendsandabookpodcast#bookreviewers#2025reading#bookrecommendation#bookclubreads#dei#bookpodcast#booktube 4 Friends and A Book podcast centers discussions on books, life experiences, and a little bit of everything else in between. We have organic conversations which flow naturally from the book at hand, through the writer's journey, and of course, the impact it has on the culture. Our mission is to bring inspiration and reinforce the joys of literacy within our community.
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S5E5: Adversity for Sale - Jay "Jeezy" Jenkins
Join us as we unpack Adversity for Sale by Jay Jenkins
Hot Topic: The state of rap music in 2025
THE RANT: Nurse charges with abusing newborn babies at Virginia hospital
Connect with 4 Friends & A Book Podcast
YouTube: / @4friendsandabook
#4friendsandabookpodcast #bookreviewers #2025reading #bookrecommendation #bookclubreads #youngjeezy #bookpodcast
4 Friends and A Book podcast centers discussions on books, life experiences, and a little bit of everything else in between. We have organic conversations which flow naturally from the book at hand, through the writer's journey, and of course, the impact it has on the culture. Our mission is to bring inspiration and reinforce the joys of literacy within our community.
4 Friends and A Book podcast centers discussions on books, life experiences, and a little bit of everything else in between. We have organic conversations which flow naturally from the book at hand, through the writer's journey, and of course, the impact it has on the culture. Our mission is to bring inspiration and reinforce the joys of literacy within our community.
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