Extended Family Drama – Feminist Book Club

We love chaotic family dramas, and today our podcast is talking about two new releases, Trisha Sakhlecha’s Succession and Erin Quinn-Kong’s Hate Follow. These two contemporary novels tell the story of an extended family in the form of a grand drama, from handing over the family business to a mom influencer, regardless of the children’s consent. Tune in for a thoughtful and nuanced discussion about the books and these topics.

murder among millionaires (0:22)

In this segment, Jodi dives into Trisha Sakhlecha’s The Succession, a murder mystery filled with family drama, high stakes, and Succession-style power plays. From luxury island intrigue to explosive secrets and betrayals, we’re unraveling what makes this thriller so addictive—and where it can surprise us even more

Hate following: How to navigate social media as an ultra-online parent (5:38)

Stephen, Mariquita and Knox all bonded when they read “Hate Follows” by Erin Quinn-Koon. In this conversation, they share how the book inspired ideas for how to navigate social media, influencer culture, and setting (and respecting) healthy boundaries as parents.

Books/Resources Mentioned:

“Legacy” by Trisha Sakhlecha

Hate following Erin Quinn-Kong

Moms Influenced by Sarah Peterson

Please allow me to introduce myself Author: Onyi Nwabineli

A market for girls’ influence run by moms and stalked by men — The New York Times

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