We’re back for Season 9, and we’re kicking things off with something a little different: a full-on chat about Banned Books Week 2025.The theme this year is “Censorship Is So 1984.” Which, honestly… yeah, that tracks.I’m joined once again by my friend, and academic, Michael Pons, who’s currently deep in his PhD studies. Together, we dive into what book bans really mean for readers, for kids, and for the stories that shape how we see the world.We talk about The Giver, Homegoing, Their Eyes Were Watching God, and Perks of Being a Wallflower, all books that changed us, and all books that, somehow, keep ending up on banned lists. We also get into the bigger picture: what censorship looks like in media, the weird double standards around “protecting the children,” and why discomfort in reading (and in general) is actually a good thing.It’s one of those conversations that reminds me why I started this podcast in the first place — because stories matter. And because banning books doesn’t protect anyone; it just limits what we get to imagine.So grab a blanket, grab a banned book, and settle in for the start of Season 9.Happy Banned Books Week, and happy reading.To check out Michael’s podcast: https://m.soundcloud.com/aychpodcast/sets/the-instruction-booklet?fbclid=PAT01DUANRSs9leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABp4Rt4vUOXi_VYnCR1b7F_gV28Nu-gA-Knw7F1VStsqPUnMIMz80uHw8k3WZR_aem_bJOcZPxyFiZZqGh7zPahWAIf you have an author, book, or topic you want to hear about on the podcast, then don't hesitate to slide into my DMs on Instagram or shoot me an email!Subscribe to my newsletter to keep up to date on the latest podcast happenings: https://in-bed-with-books.kit.com/76d11f1d51Where else to find me:IG: @inbedwithbookspodYT: https://www.youtube.com/@InBedWithBooksPodEM:
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