Podcast
Lauren’s Library
Hosted by Lauren W Roach · EN
Lauren's Library is a podcast, hosted by Lauren Roach aka The Booky Babe that is full of conversations about the goings on in the book community, the newest book releases, and original short stories written by the host Lauren and other aspiring authors. We don't just read books here at Lauren's Library—we write them, too! If you love books as much as we do, subscribe to this podcast to join the conversation. This is a safe space where everyone is welcome, but black women and black authors are specifically celebrated
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S2 Ep. 4 | Readers Take Denver, "A Little Life" Review, and Deranged Disney
Jun 16, 202400:31:38Tap to summarizeWhat's up everyone? Thank you for tuning in to Lauren's Library Podcast. This podcast is a place for people to come and discuss all things books. Here in Lauren's Library everyone is welcome, but black women are especially celebrated. So come on in and get comfortable because we have a lot to talk about! Segment 1: Readers Take Denver - This convention took place earlier this year and it left a bad taste in everyone's mouths. So much so that it has already been canceled for next year. See why. Segment 2: A Little Life Book Review. I've been sitting on this review for a minute because it's such a controversial subject matter, but I am finally ready to talk about it. Segment 3: Kiss the Girl by Lauren W. Roach. For this section we'll be reading the next installment of the Deranged Disney series. On this one, I take the popular Little Mermaid song and twist it. Make sure you like and follow this podcast! Leave me a review so I know it's real! Also, follow Lauren's Library podcast on Instagram or follow The Booky Babe on Instagram and Tik Tok Love you all! Thank you for tuning in!
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S.2 Ep. |3 :Authors Behaving Poorly (Again), Bookish Perfumes, and Be Our Guest pt. 2
May 10, 202400:34:28Tap to summarizeWhat's up everyone? Thank you for tuning in to Lauren's Library Podcast. This podcast is a place for people to come and discuss all things books. Here in Lauren's Library everyone is welcome, but black women are especially celebrated. So come on in and get comfortable because we have a lot to talk about! Segment 1: Authors Behaving Badly (Again)- See the latest installment of authors way too much Segment 2: Bookish Perfume. I was able to combine two of my favorite things. Books & Perfume. See how! Segment 3: Be Our Guest by Lauren W. Roach. For this section we'll be reading the next installment of the Deranged Disney series. On this one, I take the popular Beauty & the Beast song and twist it. Make sure you like and follow this podcast! Leave me a review so I know it's real! Also, follow Lauren's Library podcast on Instagram or follow The Booky Babe on Instagram and Tik Tok Love you all! Thank you for tuning in!
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Husband Review Bombs His Wife, The McClain Brothers Series, & Deranged Disney
Mar 17, 202400:41:15Tap to summarizeWhat's up everyone? Thank you for tuning in to Lauren's Library Podcast. This podcast is a place for people to come and discuss all things books. Here in Lauren's Library everyone is welcome, but black women are especially celebrated. So come on in and get comfortable because we have a lot to talk about! Segment 1: Husband Review Bombs His Wife- An Unnamed Author wrote into an advice column seeking advice on how to deal with negative reviews when they were coming from her own husband. Segment 2: The McClain Brothers Series by Alexandria House. I have been dipping my toe into more romance. This was a popular series I kept seeing whenever I searched. Let's talk about it. Segment 3: Be Our Guest by Lauren W. Roach. For this section we'll be reading the next installment of the Deranged Disney series. On this one, I take the popular Beauty & the Beast song and twist it. Make sure you like and follow this podcast! Leave me a review so I know it's real! Also, follow Lauren's Library podcast on Instagram or follow The Booky Babe on Instagram and Tik Tok Love you all! Thank you for tuning in! Also, the episodes will be added to Youtube! on Saturdays!
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S.2 Ep | 1 : JD Barker Controversy , This Could Be Us, & Poetry
Feb 23, 202400:47:06Tap to summarizeHello everyone! Welcome back to Lauren's Library Podcast! In this opening episode: The Booky Babe (Lauren Roach) sits down with Kirahvi Bello to talk about the JD Barker controversy, gush about Kennedy Ryan's newest release and talk all things books! Join in the fun! Also, the episodes will be added to Youtube! on Saturdays!
Transcribe →*BONUS* When White Authors Feel Threatened; December Mid-Month Wrap
Dec 19, 202300:24:34Tap to summarizeHey, Hi, Jingle Bells and all that. This is a bonus Christmas episode where I talk about the drama with Cait Corrain, Lauren Davis, AND I give you a rundown of what I've been reading/listening to for December. Don't say I never gave you nothing. Happy Holidays!
Transcribe →Ep. 20 | The Dark Side of Romance, Iron Flame, and Girl's Trip
Nov 24, 202300:40:12Tap to summarizeWhat's up everyone? Thank you for tuning in to Lauren's Library Podcast. This podcast is a place for people to come and discuss all things books. Here in Lauren's Library everyone is welcome, but black women are especially celebrated. So come on in and get comfortable because we have a lot to talk about! Segment 1: The Dark Side of Romance. - More instances of people in the book world doing too much. But this time it's booktokers doing the most. Let's talk about it. Segment 2: Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros. If you haven't read it, you've probably at least heard about the highly anticipated sequel to Fourth Wing. Segment 3: Girl's Trip by Lauren W. Roach. For this section I am reading a short story I wrote a while ago. It's based on true events. Make sure you like and follow this podcast! Leave me a review so I know it's real! Also, follow Lauren's Library podcast on Instagram or follow The Booky Babe on Instagram and Tik Tok Love you all! Thank you for tuning in!
Transcribe →Ep. 19 | ARC Reader Drama, Auto-buy Authors, & The Memory Concierge
Nov 10, 202300:28:55Tap to summarizeWhat's up everyone? Thank you for tuning in to Lauren's Library Podcast. This podcast is a place for people to come and discuss all things books. Here in Lauren's Library everyone is welcome, but black women are especially celebrated. So come on in and get comfortable because we have a lot to talk about! Segment 1: ARC Reader Drama. - More instances of authors doing too much. AJ Glasser posted a Tik Tok complaining about why "ARC Readers suck." Let's talk about it. Segment 2: Auto-Buy Authors - I have 4 autobuy authors. Whatever they write, I am reading it! Find out who is on my list of immediate purchase Segment 3: The Memory Concierge by Lauren W. Roach. For this section I am reading the prologue for my debut novel that releases November 17th, 2023! Make sure you like and follow this podcast! Leave me a review so I know it's real! Also, follow Lauren's Library podcast on Instagram or follow The Booky Babe on Instagram and Tik Tok Love you all! Thank you for tuning in!
Transcribe →Ep. 18 | White Authors Black Stories, Blackoween Cont. & Welcome to the Health Department
Oct 27, 202300:32:12Tap to summarizeWhat's up everyone? Thank you for tuning in to Lauren's Library Podcast. This podcast is a place for people to come and discuss all things books. Here in Lauren's Library everyone is welcome, but black women are especially celebrated. So come on in and get comfortable because we have a lot to talk about! Segment 1: White Authors, Black Stories. - More instances of authors doing too much. Liz Tomforde's Mile High series seems to be causing controversy. It's bringing up the question: can white authors accurately write black stories? Segment 2: Blackoween 2023 - Can you believe the holiday season is already here? It feels like the year just started! To kick off Halloween season, I am picking spooky books written by black authors. Segment 3: A short story written by Lauren Roach aka The Booky Babe called "Welcome to the Health Department" This was an old submission from a writing contest. Didn't win but I placed third! About a weird first day at work. Make sure you like and follow this podcast! Leave me a review so I know it's real! Also, follow Lauren's Library podcast on Instagram or follow The Booky Babe on Instagram and Tik Tok Love you all! Thank you for tuning in!
Transcribe →Ep.17 | Audacity of the Caucasity, Blackoween 2023, & Happy Anniversary
Oct 13, 202300:31:31Tap to summarizeWhat's up everyone? Thank you for tuning in to Lauren's Library Podcast. This podcast is a place for people to come and discuss all things books. Here in Lauren's Library everyone is welcome, but black women are especially celebrated. So come on in and get comfortable because we have a lot to talk about! Segment 1: Audacity of the Caucasity. - More instances of authors with poor behavior. Amy McNulty decided to make her stories about black women. See why that's a problem. Segment 2: Blackoween 2023 - Can you believe the holiday season is already here? It feels like the year just started! To kick off Halloween season, I am picking spooky books written by black authors. Segment 3: A short story written by Lauren Roach aka The Booky Babe called "Happy Anniversary" This was an old submission from a writing contest. Didn't win but I placed third! TW: brief mentions of human trafficking. Make sure you like and follow this podcast! Leave me a review so I know it's real! Also, follow Lauren's Library podcast on Instagram or follow The Booky Babe on Instagram and Tik Tok Love you all! Thank you for tuning in!
Transcribe →Ep. 16 | Authors Using AI, Books that Ruined Me, & If Fishes Were Wishes
Sep 29, 202300:33:25Tap to summarizeWhat's up everyone? Thank you for tuning in to Lauren's Library Podcast. This podcast is a place for people to come and discuss all things books. Here in Lauren's Library everyone is welcome, but black women are especially celebrated. So come on in and get comfortable because we have a lot to talk about! Segment 1: Authors Using AI. - With the increase in popularity of Artificial Intelligence, some consumers are upset that some authors choose to use it to write their work. What do you think? Segment 2: Books that Ruined Me Emotionally - every now and then you stumble across a book that makes you cry and stare at the wall when you're finished. Let's talk about the ones that did that for me. Segment 3: A short story written by Lauren Roach aka The Booky Babe called "If Fishes Were Wishes" This was an old submission from a writing contest. Won third place in that round but didn't place in the next. 1000 word limit involving fish and a nature trail. Make sure you like and follow this podcast! Leave me a review so I know it's real! Also, follow Lauren's Library podcast on Instagram or follow The Booky Babe on Instagram and Tik Tok Love you all! Thank you for tuning in!
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