The #BookSquad visits SoCal this week as we discuss The Mothers, Brit Bennett’s stellar debut novel. We cover motherhood (duh!), guilt, grief, and the like. But have no fear, this isn’t a bummer episode! In fact, it’s pretty cute. The Squad is celebrating the one-year podversary of #BookSquadGoals, so you’ll also get to hear us exchange “secret Santa” gifts in honor of this special birthday. Thank you for listening to us for a whole year, and don’t forget to rate and review us and check us out on booksquadgoals.com!

1:08–Podcast new year resolutions
5:27–Summary
8:00–Perspective and the mothers
11:23–Motherhood and moms
21:11–Grief and guilt
26:25–Luke
35:30–FEELINGS
38:08–Mom2BE is back!
40:53–Nadia
47:00-Emily’s magic make out skills
57:40–Ratings!
1:00:05–RP1 feedback
1:03:03–featured bookstore: bombshell comics!
1:07:25–presents!
1:21:37–Mary’s Cheryl Blossom poem, then more presents!
1:29:35–whats up next–UNFRIENDED