the ADHD Queens: Read the World

alrighty, so a shibboleth. [defined in this episode, but in case you’re feeling anxious and don’t wish to search it up]as defined by Merriam-Webster:1 a: a word or saying used by adherents of a party, sect, or belief and usually regarded by others as empty of real meaningb: a widely held beliefc: truism, platitude2 a: a use of language regarded as distinctive of a particular groupb: a custom or usage regarded as distinguishing one group from othersin the context of The Farming of Bones by Edwidge Danticat, we’re looking at definition two more than one. arguably, it could be said that both are applicable. either way, we were struck by the narrator choice and the laissez-faire attitude that she seemed to hold at the intial discussions of confrontation.if this is different to how you see it, please, please, share away. we’d love to hear other perspectives.regardless, we were able to discuss some insights on the current world ,the nature of history and the passage of time. —— This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theadhdqueens.substack.com

wellllllll, we feel pretty confident that we won't be able to beat this book in regard to tough reads. for once, we can agree with the general internet, this book is not for everyone. was it tough to get through? yes. was it bad? absolutley not. content was challenging, but thought provoking. and extremely well handled. maybe a little too close to reality, but what dystopian literature isn't? ~as always spoilers!——this being the end of year number two, we are starting a second season. is this mentioned anywhere else? of course not, but it is nevertheless still fact. lol cause we said so. thanks for continuing to listen, thanks for your patience as we evolve and thanks for just being here. it helps us feel like we're not just shouting into the void.——Find us on our social media:⁠instagam.com/theadhdqueens⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/theadhdqueens⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠theadhdqueens.bsky.socialor our website:theadhdqs.gay -- listen to us live on our radio show featured on KZUM 89.3 FM just look up ADHD Queens: Disorderly Detours or check us out on Thursdays at 6-630pm CST --   Music thanks to:***VLOG by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/***Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠***https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US***⁠⁠⁠  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theadhdqueens.substack.com

so this may be the most intense conversation over the chillest book we’ve ever read. it might be easier to have opinions when the stakes are so much lower.did we learn something? i don’t know. however, we might move to Scotland now. so there was definitely value in this book in our opinion. Thanks Jenny Colgan!~as always spoilers!——this being the end of year number two, we are starting a second season. is this mentioned anywhere else? of course not, but it is nevertheless still fact. lol cause we said so. thanks for continuing to listen, thanks for your patience as we evolve and thanks for just being here. it helps us feel like we're not just shouting into the void.——Find us on our social media:⁠instagam.com/theadhdqueens⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/theadhdqueens⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠theadhdqueens.bsky.socialor our website:theadhdqs.gay  Music thanks to:***VLOG by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/***Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠***https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US***⁠⁠⁠  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theadhdqueens.substack.com

with our friend sanaa, we adventure through the alphabet and Afghanistan. And even with the challenges faced by Ryan and Tiah, we reflect on much, just as Fowzia Karimi does in her storytelling.as always, spoilers!——Find us on our social media:instagam.com/theadhdqueens⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/theadhdqueens⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠theadhdqueens.bsky.socialor our website:theadhdqs.gayMusic thanks to:***VLOG by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/***Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠***https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US***⁠⁠⁠ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theadhdqueens.substack.com

to oman we went and confused we became. Jokha Alharti has a beautiful writing style and Bitter Orange Tree could be a great piece of literature to study. That being said our little adhd brains could not entirely commit ourselves to the story through our standard audiobook format. We did our best. However, with our thoughts being encouraged to float and reflect, we definitely drifted off.as always, spoilers!——Find us on our social media:instagam.com/theadhdqueens⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/theadhdqueens⁠⁠⁠⁠theadhdqueens.bsky.socialor our website:theadhdqs.gayMusic thanks to:VLOG by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US⁠⁠ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theadhdqueens.substack.com

so pride month is a busy time and this year proved no different, buuuuut we still made time to travel with Carlos Ruiz Zafon to 1936 Spain in the throws of the Spanish Civil War.we were not prepared~ be sure to check out the time stamp that's being used as the title right now. (it would be such a long title if we used the direct quote instead) as always, spoilers!——Find us on our social media:instagam.com/theadhdqueens⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/theadhdqueens⁠⁠⁠theadhdqueens.bsky.socialor our website:theadhdqs.gayMusic thanks to:VLOG by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0)⁠⁠⁠⁠https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US⁠ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theadhdqueens.substack.com

we made it through May and ryan has returned. we traveled to el salvador for another historical fiction piece. we are learning quickly how little we know. Gina Maria Balibrera takes us on a journey of two sisters narrated by the friends who were there when alive and dead. although physically separated, they were never far.as always, spoilers!——Find us on our social media:instagam.com/theadhdqueens⁠⁠facebook.com/theadhdqueens⁠⁠theadhdqueens.bsky.socialor our website:theadhdqs.gayMusic thanks to:VLOG by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0)⁠⁠⁠https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theadhdqueens.substack.com

Malla Nunn introduces us to two young women who are learning about the lies and truths of the world and how they apply to them. Taking place in Eswatini back when it was known as Swaziland, the colorism, racism and classism are rampant and truly impact every move they make. Adele has far more to learn than Lottie, but Lottie is patient as their friendship grows. Join us as we discuss the details!as always, spoilers!——Find us on our social media:instagam.com/theadhdqueens⁠facebook.com/theadhdqueens⁠theadhdqueens.bsky.socialor our website:theadhdqs.gayMusic thanks to:VLOG by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0)⁠⁠https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theadhdqueens.substack.com

Feels like it has been forever! We have had the pleasure to visit a High Fantasy* exploration of an empire through the lense of the struggles of it's citizens. With Ghanan influence, we were able to view cultural aspects that we wouldn't see in other fantasy novels. as always, spoilers!*high fantasy as defined by us, obviously——Find us on our social media:instagam.com/theadhdqueensfacebook.com/theadhdqueenstheadhdqueens.bsky.socialor our website:theadhdqs.gayMusic thanks to:VLOG by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0)⁠https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US⁠ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theadhdqueens.substack.com

Number 18! We enter the spirit realm in Yangsze Choo's the Ghost Bride and honestly, we get a beautifully built world. Much lighter than many of our recent picks and you don't have to worry about reading this with the lights on! it's less scary and definitely more enticing.And of course, spoilers~——Find us on our social media:instagam.com/theadhdqueensfacebook.com/theadhdqueensor our website:theadhdqs.gayMusic thanks to:VLOG by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0)⁠⁠https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US⁠⁠—— This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theadhdqueens.substack.com

Here we are in the new year with episode 17 and not one, but two graphic novels. Yes, two. Together we are amazed by two very different art styles and very different explorations of one's culture. Our visit to Germany and Finland left us reflecting on the current state of the world, but knowing that there is ways to explore difficult topics is comforting.And of course, spoilers~——Find us on our social media:instagam.com/theadhdqueensfacebook.com/theadhdqueensor our website:theadhdqs.gayMusic thanks to:VLOG by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0)⁠https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US⁠—— This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theadhdqueens.substack.com

Welcome to episode 16, where we struggle the most we have ever struggled with a book. (At least on this podcast.) And this one probably has the most explicit language we've ever used. We don’t know what that tells you about the book, but Milan Kundera really took the three of us through the wringer.Of course, spoilers~——Find us on our social media:instagam.com/theadhdqueenstiktok.com/theadhdqsfacebook.com/theadhdqueensor our website:theadhdqs.gayMusic thanks to:VLOG by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0)⁠https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US⁠—— This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theadhdqueens.substack.com

Welcome to episode 15, where we take a historical ride across the Atlantic and learn about a country that we were not taught about but definitely should’ve been taught about. Wayetu Moore educates us about Liberia and its direct link to the US, while interweaving superhuman abilities, ancestry and the complexities of identity.  [important note: this is definitely not a romcom, we just make weird brain connections. the content of the story may be challenging for some to read due, so please be mindful]Of course, spoilers~——Find us on our social media:instagam.com/theadhdqueenstiktok.com/theadhdqsfacebook.com/theadhdqueensor our website:theadhdqs.gayMusic thanks to:VLOG by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0)⁠https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US⁠ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theadhdqueens.substack.com

Welcome to minisode segundo! In this one we talk for even less time! I'm super proud of us! *applause*This detour may be unexpected this month seeing as we missed last month, but if you listen to our regular show you know we missed that one too! So we, Tiah & Jaimie, are back this week! Giving November some extra special love.Of course, we can't leave Ryan out, so listen for his recommendations towards the end!Tiah's Books:Lillith - Nikki Marmery - ficThe Swans of Harlem - Karen Valby - nficYou Sound Like A White Girl - Julissa Arce - nficJaimie's Books:Womb City - Tlotlo Tsamaase - Personal Map Read: Botswana See Now Then - Jamaiza Kincaid - thrillerRyan's Rapidfire Recommendations:TV; Derry GirlsMovie; What Happened to MondayBook; the Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theadhdqueens.substack.com

Finally! Episode 14! Thank you Neil Christopher for gathering all of these wonderfully fun, spooky tales. Nine stories are brought together in a short collection of indigenous works all from the north arctic ready to creepy you out! “Iqsinaqtutalik Piqtuq: The Haunted Blizzard” by Aviaq Johnston“The Door” by Ann R. Loverock “Wheetago War II: Summoners” by Richard Van Camp“Lounge” written by Sean Qitsualik-Tinsley and Rachel Qitsualik-Tinsley"Utiqtuq'' by Gayle Kabloona“Sila” by K.C. Carthew“Revenge” by Thomas Antguti Johnston“The Wildest Game” by Jay Bulckaert“Strays” by Repo KemptThank you for your patience and of course, spoilers~——Find us on our social media:instagam.com/theadhdqueenstiktok.com/theadhdqsfacebook.com/theadhdqueensor our website:theadhdqs.gayMusic thanks to:VLOG by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0)⁠⁠https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US⁠ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theadhdqueens.substack.com

Welcome to episode 13 and what a ride this book was! Laura Esquivel takes us through 12 recipes and shows us how influential they can be. Be cautious though because this story is hot and a bit chaotic. Like us!Of course, spoilers~——Find us on our social media:instagam.com/theadhdqueenstiktok.com/theadhdqsfacebook.com/theadhdqueensor our website:theadhdqs.gayMusic thanks to:VLOG by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0)⁠https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US⁠ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theadhdqueens.substack.com

Welcome~ This is our first minisode! Here we talk for much less time and about multiple recommendations because we can't just pick one!So we are taking a quick detour each month to share more books that we read in between our monthly map read. You will hear mostly from Tiah and Jaimie. However we can't leave Ryan out! So he will recommend whatever his heart desires! (he reads a little less than us)Tiah's Books:Except for Palestine - Marc Lamont Hill - nfSalt Houses - Hala Alyan - ficLiving Resistance - Kaitlin B. Curtice - nfJaimie's Books:Wrong Place, Wrong Time - Gillian MacAllister - thrillerThe Name of the Rose - Umberto Eco - italy readRyan's Rapidfire Recommendations:TV; GleeMovie; the Alien FranchiseBook; the Raven Cycle by Maggie Stiefvater This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theadhdqueens.substack.com

is book recommending our profession? no. do we read a lot? probably more than what is healthy. regardless, Jaimie and I (Tiah) provide a little more information for those listening. Tune in for what you might expect from the series and the title!Our first release should be Thursday, Sept 12! Should be. Wish us luck! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theadhdqueens.substack.com

——Welcome to episode 12, we tend to select some complex story telling authors. This one is no different. I know, shocking. We do our best to get you the main plot, but this does not express how astounding this author’s abilities are. As always, spoilers~Find us on our social media:instagam.com/theadhdqueenstiktok.com/theadhdqsfacebook.com/theadhdqueensor our website:theadhdqs.gayMusic thanks to:VLOG by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0)⁠https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US⁠ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theadhdqueens.substack.com

So we’re adding a mini series? Or minisodes? We may have recorded the wrong technical term, but we’re looking to add a set of in between shorter episodes to incorporate some of our other reads!We also clearly need to spend more time together. - keep an ear out for September! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theadhdqueens.substack.com