<div>Meet Mel, the founder of the The Steam Box, a subscription box featuring romance books by women of color &amp; LGBTQ+ authors paired with curated items that celebrate self love &amp; embrace your sexuality. We also do a deep dive on one of Mel&apos;s favorite romance books, Long Shot by Kennedy Ryan! Trigger warning: The novel discussed has  domestic violence and rape content.  Books and Resources mentioned in the Episode </div><ul><li>Long Shot by Kennedy Ryan </li><li><a href='https://www.instagram.com/thesteamboxco/'>The Steam Box </a></li></ul>

13. Power of Friendships IRL and Online feat. Vanessa Miranda

Welcome to BIPOC Reads! Hosted by Intindini, our show is dedicated to highlighting literary works of BIPOC folks (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color). Our community amplifies the work of BIPOC authors, and welcomes allies too. With Intindini, the first online community for book-lovers that fits your life, you can read whatever your heart desires – we just make it easier to find diverse voices!