Lesbian Book Club
Welcome to the Lesbian Book Club, the podcast where we dive into the world of sapphic literature, one book at a time. Join your hosts, Lauren and Haylie as we read through the the beautiful world of lesbian stories. Whether you're a seasoned bibliophile or just discovering the magic of lesbian stories, this podcast is your literary safe haven. So, grab your favorite cozy blanket, curl up with your furry friend or a hot beverage, and join our book club!
Episodes
68 episodes
American In Paris
Margaret Vandenburg is back with American in Paris, the prequel to Craze! In this episode, we talk about Henri's confidence in her career vs. her person, gender identity, and her relationships to two powerful salon leaders - and how these facto...
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Episode 24
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1:24:49
Lauren's TBR - Social and Political Categories
Latinx Book Recommendations:Cantores by Caroline de RobertisThe Name Bearer by Natalia HernandezOlga Dies Dreaming by Xochitl Gonzalez Monstrilla by Gerardo samano cordovaFiebre Tropical Juli...
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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18:34
Haylie's TBR
Are you in a reading slump and need some TBR inspo, or are just plain nosy about what we read when we aren't reading sapphic literature? You're in luck today, because Haylie is giving you the dirt on her forty-four book-long TBR list. A mix of ...
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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23:41
L Word: S2E3
In this episode, Haylie and Lauren discuss some climatic plot points...mainly the downfall of Bette and Alice's newfound confidence in calling people out. Haylie tries to give an anatomy lesson and there's small insights into Japan's progress (...
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Episode 22
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53:00
L Word: S2E2
In this episode, we get into some of the nuances of a lesbian split, even before the technicality of marriage. As Tina and Bette come up against these challenges, we tackle the topics right along with them. Haylie and Lauren are on opposite sid...
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Episode 21
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59:05
🎬 Director Interview: Michaela Wiggins
In this interview episode, we welcome special guest Michaela Wiggins to the pod! A rising director with several sapphic projects in development, Michaela speaks with us about creating character-first stories, tropes, queer vs. straight casting ...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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1:01:41
Pride Events 2025
Hey everyone! This week we have a short mini episode letting you know about some of the big pride festivals and events that we hope to see you all at! Let us know what events you'll be attending and maybe we can even schedule some fun meetups!
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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4:08
Mother's Day Special: Lesbian Motherhood
In honor of upcoming Mother's Day, we are celebrating our Lesbian Mothers! In this episode, Haylie talks about media's most iconic lesbian mothers, as well as some cartoon pairs who were exciting news to her. She talks about lesbian mothers in ...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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22:14
Vessel - Bonded Earth Series (Book 1)
This week on the pod, Haylie and Lauren are covering the much anticipated book Vessel by Samantha Jo. Join them for a conversation about post-apocalyptic, magical warfare and sapphic love. The twists, turns, and beauty Samantha Jo put ...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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1:32:42
The L Word: S2E1
Here's what you need to know about the Season Two Premiere of the L Word:Naughty List - BETTE, TIM, Dana, Alice, Gene.Nice List - Tina, Ivan, Kit, Jenny, Robin.Join us this episode for talk about rumor mills, excuses and bo...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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53:59
L Word: S1E14 SEASON FINALE!
Finally! This was bonkers. The Season One Finale sent Haylie into a tailspin over in her humble opinion, bad sex scenes, and Lauren is done defending Bette. Hallelujah! Poor Lauren also feels so bad. Comment how many times Lauren she says so, w...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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1:17:09
Maria Popova's Essay: Emily Dickinson’s Electric Love Letters to Susan Gilbert
This week Lauren is talking about one of her favorite subjects, and no! It's not Taylor Swift...but it's Emily Dickinson.In Lauren's opinion, Maria Popova has written one of the most beautiful essays about Emily Dickinson and Sue Gilbert...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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21:53
Imagine Me And You
We threw it back to 2005 with this nostalgic rom-com pick, and OH did we love it. Between Rachel's self-discovery, the family dynamics, and the way the film is set up to show this story as simply people in complex relationships instead of *eek!...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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1:16:24
Taylor, Tree, and Theories: An Off the Cuff Convo w/ Rena Sapon-White and Ella Schaefer
In this episode, we're talking all things Taylor Swift...ok, not all things but the gay ones! This conversation happened almost off air with authors Rena Sapon-White and Ella Schaefer, but Lauren thought to hit re-record right at the perfect ti...
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Episode 12
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25:33
Pride or Die
This week we’re covering Pride or Die by CL Montblanc! In this thrilling attempted murder mystery we meet a fun cast of characters with very different personalities. Haylie and Lauren discuss how important it is to have older queer people...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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1:34:53
L Word: S1E13
*AUDIO FIXED* So sorry about that glitch everyone!Join Haylie and Lauren as they inch closer to the season 1 season finale! In this episode Haylie cringes the entire time while Lauren is mostly entertained by the drag kings and jail comi...
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Episode 10
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38:27
Mouths of Rain: An Anthology of Black Lesbian Thought - Part Two
We're back with Part 2 of Mouths of Rain and we couldn't be more excited to dive into the rest of this incredible piece of work!Thank you for your support, you can always reach out to us on Instagram, TikTok or email. If you want to help...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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1:14:49
Mouths of Rain: An Anthology of Black Lesbian Thought - Part One
Briona Simone Jones crafted a gift to the world with Mouths of Rain: An Anthology of Black Lesbian Thought, and we feel lucky to have read it. In this episode, we share the words of the brilliant Black minds who contributed to thi...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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1:07:49
Poetry Reading - Audre Lorde and Donika Kelly
This week we have a special episode with Haylie honoring the late and great Audre Lorde and the brilliant Donika Kelly. This is not a discussion on these great poets, simply an opportunity taken to let these two black queer writers' words speak...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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23:10
Cinema Edition: The Color Purple (2023) Part Two
Welcome back for Part Two of our conversation about The Color Purple (2023). This week’s episode is all about the highs and lows. Joy, sisterhood, and the phenomenal music and dancing are some of the most important components of the film, showi...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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1:18:48
Cinema Edition: The Color Purple (2023) Part One
We welcome Black History Month and the opportunity to celebrate Black History, Heritage and Culture with a conversation about famed The Color Purple. In this Part One episode, we cover the 2023 film adaptation of Alice Walker’s Pulitze...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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1:08:51
Author Interview: Rena Sapon-White and Ella Schaefer on Why Queer Art is Important
Co-authors of The Christmas Pic Rena Sapon-White and Ella Schaefer joined us for this meaningful conversation about making and publishing queer art in a hostile political climate and the impact it can have, breaking rules, and fictiona...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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1:04:13
Halcyon Division Series: Leverage (Book 2 of 3)
Come along for a chat about conspiracy theories, character development of a man 😱😜, and Haylie’s recounting of the woman on TikTok who is apparently a rat…E. J. Noyes really hit the second book of the Halycon Divison Series out of the park!...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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1:19:13
The L Word: S1E12
Hi friends, thanks for joining us. As promised, here is the link to a document with compiled resources to both receive aid and help i...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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57:07
Revisiting Evelyn Hugo - Is She a Sociopath?
You asked us to roll it back so Haylie could dish on Evelyn Hugo, and we did! Do you agree with her hot take? Do we have more Celia or Evelyn sympathizers in our midst? Drop your input in the episode comments, our Instagram, or wherever you wan...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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2:01:11