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*please note: this episode contains brief discussion of sexual assault, violence, and other sensitive topics as relevant to the book*

Welcome to Season 5 Episode 6 of That Pretentious Book Club!

In this episode the hosts discuss one of the most famous American novels of all times - I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by the ever-impressive and eternally inspiring Maya Angelou. Despite facing periodic censorship due to the sensitive nature of some of this book's content, this autobiography of the famous Maya Angelou has changed hearts, minds, and captured souls ever since its initial publication, revealing a society that in same ways seems eons away, despite being a shockingly recent part of our history. Join the hosts as they gush over this literary hero and one of her greatest masterpieces, finding every opportunity to lighten the mood along the way.

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Find this episode's book and more by shopping at https://bookshop.org/shop/storysirensstudio to support the club AND local bookstores!

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Find Space Aliens, Southerners, and Saving the World by Ash Leigh O'Rourke on Amazon.