What happens when love collides with secrets and the search for identity? Join E.L. Winston as we unpack The Lovers, Liars, and Me by De'Andra Davis and The Disillusionment of Nick and Jay by Ryan Douglass in a conversation about authenticity, relationships, and finding the courage to be yourself.

What does it take to survive a system that was never designed for you?

In Season 1, Episode 9 of the Book Therapy Podcast, E.L. explores "Surviving Systems" through two powerful works of speculative fiction: An Unkindness of Ghosts by Rivers Solomon and Bones at the Crossroads by LaDarrion Williams.
This conversation examines power, identity, resistance, belonging, and the ways people protect their humanity while navigating oppressive institutions. These are two phenomenal books by two phenomenal authors and an episode you will not want to miss.

Listen now, then continue the conversation on the Book Therapy Substack:
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Welcome back to the couch! This week on Book Therapy we're getting into mind bending stories that tackle one of the most important themes out there: the fight for body autonomy and the true cost of freedom.

First up, we dive into the dark, haunting woods of Sorrowland by Rivers Solomon. We talk about Vern's escape from a strict religious compound, the shocking changes happening to her own body and what this gothic masterpiece has to say about history, power, and reclaiming yourself.

Then, we shift gears into the visionary, Afrofuturist world of The Memory Librarian: And Other Stories Of Dirty Computer by Janelle Monae. In a society where memories can be erased and identities are strictly controlled, what does it mean to hold onto who you are? The Clinic Is Open come join us!

Welcome back to the cliinc! I'm Your Favorite Dyslexic Book Nerd E.L. Winston, and today's prescription delves into the complex,often painful, but ultimately transformative journey of Healing Family Wounds & Generational Trauma. The clinic is offical open!

Welcome Back to the clinic! Today's prescription is all about breaking free from the grip of anxiety and the dreaded reading slump In this episode we're diving into two thrilling reads that are guaranteed to reignite your passion for books and pull you out of any literary rut

Anger and nostalgia often travel together. This week E.L. uses Iron Widow and The Monsters We Defy to explore rage, longing, healing and the stories we carry from the past. Because sometimes moving forward means finally cofronting what we're holiding onto.

Thc Clinic Is Open. This Week, Book Therapy prescribes Black Sun And LegendBorn to help diagnose loneliness, challenge imposter syndrome and remind you that becoming is part of healing!