49 - The Alcove

49 - The Alcove

May 19, 2026 · 28 min · Episode 49

About this episode

The episode introduces The Alcove, a feminist cultural center in Providence, and features discussions about recent book purchases.

Host Lauren is joined by Khamry Varfley and Amanda Strauss to introduce us to The Alcove, a feminist cultural center in Providence celebrating women and gender expansive people. In the Last Chapter, they discuss: what is the last book you bought, and have you read it yet? Overdueing It is a project funded by the Rhode Island Office of Library and Information Services and is produced by library staff around the Ocean State. We are proud to be a resident partner of the Rhode Island Center for the Book . The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speakers' own and do not represent those of the Overdueing It podcast, its sponsor organizations, or any participants' place of employment. The content of Overdueing It episodes are the property of the individual creators, with permission for Overdueing It to share the content on their podcast feed in perpetuity. Any of the content from the Overdueing It podcast can not be reproduced without express written permission. Our logo was designed by Sarah Bouvier and our theme music is by Neura-Flow . Books Joy Goddess by A'Lelia Bundles Fear Less by Tracy K. Smith Everything is Illuminated by Jonathan Safran Foer Between Friends &…

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