Normal Girl Book Club
A chatty, entertaining podcast about books with strong female characters. Lauryn and a guest will walk you through their favourite characters, key themes and what they would do if they were the heroes of the story. Each episode is filled with laughter and unsolicited advice. Find our details here: https://linktr.ee/normalgirlbookclub
Episodes
14 episodes
The Light We Carry by Michelle Obama
Our forever First Lady, Michelle Obama, has gifted us with a manual for living life well. In her new book, The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times, she discusses partnering well, overcoming fear, intergenerational politics, p...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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49:15
Honey & Spice by Bolu Babalola
It's time!!!Calling all the lovers of love. Lauryn and Dionne have exactly what you've been asking for. We read the full-length fiction debut of the Romconiseur herself, Ms. Bolu Babalola and it was EVERYTHING we could have ever asked f...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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1:07:09
Consumed by Aja Barber
Calling all the recovering shopaholics!Jade and Lauryn have some insights and tips from the incredible book, Consumed: The need for collective change; colonialism, climate change & consumerism by Aja Barber. In it, we learn about the...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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1:00:52
The Final Revival of Opal and Nev by Dawnie Walton
Yaa and Lauryn are OBSESSED! The Final Revival of Opal and Nev is the story of the biggest Rock duo of the 70s. As they prepare for a 2016 reunion, music journalist S. Sunny Shelton, who has a special connection to Opal, seizes the ...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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1:16:38
Take a Hint, Dani Brown by Talia Hibbert
Talia Hibbert is one of the romance queens and Margaretha and Lauryn finally got a taste of her New York Times Best Selling Brown sisters trilogy. Dani Brown is an ambitious PhD student who is not interested in romantic relationship...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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1:20:19
Episode 08: Crazy Rich Asians
Hello lovelies! Crazy Rich Asians was one of the last truly iconic rom-coms and lucky for us, the book is even better!! Rachel Chu, a Chinese-American Economics professor, accompanies her boyfriend, Nick Young, to Singapore for a wedding. Littl...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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56:02
Episode 07: The Seven Necessary Sins of Women and Girls
This book will absolutely revolutionise your feminist ideology. Mona writes eloquently about Anger, Attention, Profanity, Ambition, Power, Violence and Lust. An absolute MUST-READ!Sign up to her newsletter for more:https://www.feministg...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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13:33
Episode 06: Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982
Hello! Here is a discussion on a book we ADORED. A definite must read for everyone, everywhere. Grab yourself a cup of tea and enjoy xxTwitter: @normalgirlbclubInstagram: @normalgirlbookEmail : normalgirlbookclub@gmail.com...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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35:32
Episode 05: I Wish I Knew This Earlier - Lessons on Love
First and foremost, sorry for the late uploads lovlies. Life happened and your girls are super sorry to keep you waiting. In this episode, we read Toni Tone's debut book on love and .... we had thoughts and feelings and words. We h...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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42:41
Episode 04: Love in Colour
Happy belated Valentines days Lovlies! As it is the season of love, we read this gem. Bolu Babalola's Love in Colour has something for everyone; drama, romance, bold female protagonists and love stories to make your heart swell. We loved talkin...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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1:04:05
Episode 03: You are a Badass
For our first self-development book, we read 'You are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life' by Jen Sincero. We had .......thoughts. Always remember that all advice should be taken with a pinch (or cup) ...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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57:01
Episode 02: The Girl with the Louding Voice
In our first proper book club episode, we get into Abi Dare's The Girl with the Louding Voice. It's a stunning novel bursting with resilience, humanity and feminist ideals. Listen to find out why we think everyone HAS to read it. K...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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1:13:10
Episode 01: Normal Girl Book Club
Welcome to the first episode of the Normal Girl Podcast. Lauryn and Lubona are book worms and besties reading their way to their best selves. In this episode, we talk about some books we love and why and tell you which books we’re reading this ...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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1:25:43
Episode 01: Normal Girl Podcast
Welcome to the first episode of the Normal Girl Podcast. Lauryn and Lubona are book worms and besties reading their way to their best selves. In this episode, we talk about some books we love and why and tell you which books we’re reading this ...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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1:25:43