Greetings and salutations, all you vivacious leading ladies and telenovela hunks! In this episode, we'll bring you a bit of lakeside birdsong, recap our book club discussion of You Had Me At Hola, and recommend some books that might bring a tear -- of one sort or another -- to your one good eye. For readalikes, book lists, and antiracism resources, to learn more about attending a virtual book club meeting, or just to chat, find us here or email us directly at [email protected] (Shannon) or [email protected] (Shandy). Our next meeting is Sunday, May 9 at This week's links:"Latinx" Is Growing In Popularity. I Made A Comic To Help You Understand Why by Terry Blas (Vox)The Argument Against the Use of the Term "Latinx" by Gilbert Guerra and Gilbert Orbea (The Phoenix, Swarthmore College)Inclusive Spanish: A Simple Guide To Using and Understanding Lenguaje Inclusivo (I Will Teach You A Language)Books mentioned in this episode:You Had Me At Hola by Alexis DariaTake the Lead by Alexis DariaThe Bride Test by Helen HoangIf the Boot Fits by Rebekah WeatherspoonBetween Two Kingdoms by Suleika JaouadThere I am by Ruthie LindsayThis Close to Okay: A Novel by Leesa Cross-SmithMeet Me in Paradise by Libby HubscherHis Perfect Partner by Priscilla OliverasA Dash of Heat by Christina C. JonesA Touch of Sugar by Christina C. JonesIt's the Chase For Me by Christina C. JonesI Think I Might Love You by Christina C. JonesGrow Something by Christina C. JonesBittersweet by Christina C. JonesPlus One by Christina C. JonesSweethand by N.G. PeltierThe Companion by E.E. OttomanMy Heart is a Chainsaw by Stephen Graham JonesA Champion’s Heart by Piper HuguleyThe Gentle Art of Fortune Hunting by KJ CharlesShe Whom I Love by Tess BoweryHamnet by Maggie O’FarrellA Tip for the Hangman by Allison Epstein(Trust) Falling for You by Charish ReidThe Duke Who Didn’t by Courtney Milan