{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"The Kin Episode","description":"The next Babe Cave book chat brings Amanda Polick and Crystal Marie together for a conversation about Kin by Tayari Jones, and the Southern places, family ties, and complicated histories that make the novel feel so real. Crystal, a lifelong story enthusiast and host of Under Told by CM, shares how Kin helped her imagine her grandmother as a young woman, and why words like \u201ctrifling\u201d and \u201cno count\u201d made the book feel instantly familiar. They get into the novel\u2019s vivid settings, the communities that help raise children, and the search for maternal love and belonging. They also discuss the history behind the story\u2014from travel in the Jim Crow South to reproductive rights\u2014and why those themes still resonate today. Also in this episode: Why the book\u2019s Southern details feel lived-in, not just described The power of \u201cplay cousins\u201d and community care What letters allow Annie and Vernice to say that they might not say aloud The book\u2019s emotional impact, and why its story stays with you If you read Kin and had feelings, this one\u2019s for you. If you haven\u2019t read it yet, consider this your sign. Spoiler warning: This episode discusses major plot points from Kin. Resources mentioned: Kin by Tayari Jones, The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson, An American Marriage by Tayari Jones, UnderTold by CM Find Crystal: @crystalmariecom | crystalmarie.com | UnderTold by CM wherever you listen to podcasts; video episodes are on Spotify and YouTube. Find Amanda: @amandapolick | amandapolick.com Free 1-hour cookbook masterclass: Writing Gold Babe Cave Book List (By clicking the links above, at no cost to you, I may receive some $$$ in my pocket.) ","author_name":"Babe Cave","author_url":"http:\/\/www.amandapolick.com","html":"