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  • Salamishah Tillet has recommended or discussed 2 books on podcasts, as of June 2, 2023.
  • Salamishah Tillet has talked about books on 1 podcast, as of June 2, 2023.
  • Those books came up in 1 episode, as of June 2, 2023.
  • The 2 books Salamishah Tillet has mentioned in the most episodes, as of June 2, 2023: Beloved and Sula.
  • The latest episode with a book mention from Salamishah Tillet aired on June 2, 2023.

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Guest on The Book Review · 2 books · 1 episode across 1 podcast

Salamishah Tillet appeared on The Book Review podcast in the 2024 episode titled On Reading ‘Beloved’ Over and Over Again, where she offered profound literary analysis centered on the work of Toni Morrison. Tillet discussed how deeply meaningful Morrison's novel Beloved is to her both personally and artistically, describing it as a big deal and highlighting Morrison as an enduringly important figure in literature. Furthermore, Tillet discussed the historical reception of Morrison's novel Sula, referencing a famous New York Times review in which a critic praised the book's prose while expressing a desire for Morrison to move away from writing exclusively about Black women. Through her podcast appearance, Tillet provided listeners with thoughtful commentary on the complexities of Morrison's authorship, the evolution of her critical reception, and the enduring cultural resonance of her masterpieces. Her reflections underscored a lifelong dedication to studying and honoring foundational works of African American literature.

Books recommended by Salamishah Tillet

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  1. Beloved

    Toni Morrison · Recommended · 1 episode

    Beloved by Toni Morrison is a powerful historical fiction novel that tells the harrowing story of Sethe, an escaped enslaved woman haunted by the trauma of her past and the literal ghost of her daughter.

    Recommended
    “it's just a beautiful scene so anyway so Morrison's just a beloved obviously is such a big deal to me and Morrison is such a important figure to us all”
    The Book Review On Reading ‘Beloved’ Over and Over Again 2023-06-02 Listen at 14:28
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  2. Sula

    Toni Morrison · Discussed · 1 episode

    Sula by Toni Morrison is a powerful and lyrical novel that examines the complex, lifelong friendship between two Black women growing up in a small Ohio town while confronting the oppressive weight of racism and community expectations.

    Discussed
    “there's a famous New York Times review of her novel Sula and the critic praises the book on in terms of Pros but hopes that Morrison one day will get past writing about black women”
    The Book Review On Reading ‘Beloved’ Over and Over Again 2023-06-02 Listen at 6:36
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

Appearances

EpisodePodcastDateBooks
On Reading ‘Beloved’ Over and Over AgainThe Book Review2023-06-022