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The Fake Ass Book Club

The Fake Ass Book Club

By: Moni & Kat
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 The Book Club is Fake but the Talk is REAL! The F.A.B. Podcast serves cocktails while also serving up stories with a side dish of humor, a sprinkle of sarcasm, and an occasional expletive as garnish. Every hump day, tune in as Moni and Kat playfully and thoughtfully explore compelling books and topics as they relate to the human experience, filtered through the lens as black women in the midwest. Let each episode illustrate the power of storytelling and how it connects us all. This podcast is a reason for them to connect as friends, as individuals, and with their listeners. It’s like therapy you didn't know you needed...along with some laughs! You may come for the books but you'll stay for the vibes!!Copyright Moni & Kat Art Literary History & Criticism Social Sciences
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  • Moni & Kat review The Trees by Percival Everett

    Moni & Kat review The Trees by Percival Everett
    Feb 12 2026
    This week, in honor of Black History Month, the ladies review Percival Everett’s powerful and provocative novel The Trees. They begin with the book’s gripping premise: when detectives from the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation arrive in Money, Mississippi to investigate a series of brutal murders, they discover something unsettling at each crime scene, a second body resembling Emmett Till. Met with resistance from local law enforcement and racist townsfolk, the detectives begin to suspect these killings are acts of retribution. As eerily similar murders begin unfolding across the country, it becomes clear that the past refuses to stay buried and that something larger is underway.In this bold and biting page turner, Everett confronts the legacy of lynching, white supremacy, and racial violence in America with sharp satire and unflinching honesty. The hosts unpack the novel’s layered storytelling, dark humor, historical weight, and cultural commentary, discussing how it challenges readers while refusing comfort. It is a thought provoking conversation about memory, justice, and what it means when history demands to be reckoned with. Cheeers!SPOILERS & Trigger Warning: This book discusses the use of racial slurs, racial violence, racial hatred, lynchings, and other forms of racist behavior. Depictions of violence in this novel are graphic. *Please be advised this episode is intended for adult audiences and contains adult language and content. We are expressing opinions on the show for entertainment purposes only. Dedication: To our patrons as always!! We love you!Moni: To Carter G Woodson the father of Black History Month, to all the victims of racial violence in America and around the world past and present, to my mother in law, get well soon & I love you!Kat: About the book:https://www.npr.org/2021/09/22/1039434714/percival-everett-the-trees-reviewThe Trees was published by Graywolf Press in 2021. The Trees was shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize in 2022. Pages: Approximately 288–320/8 hours Author:https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/31723. Percival Everett is the author of 22 novels. He has been nominated for the Pulitzer Prize and is a Guggenheim Fellow (2015).NPR Book Review:https://www.npr.org/2021/09/22/1039434714/percival-everett-the-trees-reviewMoni learned a new word: Nescience: lack of knowledge or ignorance (nesh-ence)Other topics on the show:Monkey Obama Meme/Trump https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/white-house/trump-shares-racist-video-depicting-obamas-monkeys-rcna257756Surrage mix up: https://people.com/couple-sues-fertility-clinic-after-welcoming-baby-girl-not-biologically-related-to-them-11895783Epstein Files: No blacks allowed https://www.ms.now/news/epstein-emailed-with-silicon-valley-elites-about-racist-eugenicist-ideas**Stranger than Fiction: 💜*Email us at thefabpodcast@gmail.com with your book suggestions and "Stranger Than Fiction" stories; we would love to share them on the show!! Please reach out and let us know how we are doing!! You can find us online by clicking here 👉🏾 https://linktr.ee/Fabpod Please subscribe to www.patreon.com/thefabpodcast.com to enjoy bonus content and weigh in on upcoming topics. Don't forget to follow, rate, review, and SHARE our podcast! Thank you!
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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Moni & Kat review "His and Hers" on Netflix

    Moni & Kat review "His and Hers" on Netflix
    Feb 5 2026
    This week, the hosts dive into His & Hers, the Netflix series adapted from the popular novel. They break down the twists, turns, and tangled relationships at the center of this messy murder mystery while raising a few questions about the plot along the way. From unreliable narrators to layered motives, the conversation balances critique with curiosity as the ladies unpack what worked, what confused them, and why the story was still fun to dissect. It is a lively, thoughtful discussion that leans into the chaos and keeps things entertaining from start to finish. Cheers!*🚨SPOILER ALERT🚨*Please be advised this episode is intended for adult audiences and contains adult language and content. We are expressing opinions on the show for entertainment purposes only. Dedication: To our patrons as always!! We love you.Moni: To all the workers making their way out in the winter stormKat:Ujamaa Books store https://bookshop.org/shop/ujamaa trauma informed arts session, & Impact Arts with a Purpose.About the series: His & Hers is an American mystery thriller limited series starring Tessa Thompson, Jon Bernthal, Pablo Schreiber, Rebecca Rittenhouse, and Sunita Mani. It is an adaptation of the 2020 Alice Feeney novel of the same name, and premiered on Netflix on January 8, 2026https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/His_%26_Hers_(2026_TV_series)His & Hers (2026) is written and executive produced by William Oldroyd (also director/showrunner), Dee Johnson (co-showrunner), and Bill Dubuque. Based on Alice Feeney's Produced by Fifth Season, with Tessa Thompson (also starring), Jessica Chastain, Kristen Campo, Kelly Carmichael, and Kishori Rajan as executive producers.Notes:https://mashable.com/article/his-and-hers-ending-explainedhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt33382217/? His and Hers IMBDMelinda Gates supports HBCUs:HBCUsGates Foundationhttps://www.gatesfoundation.org › ideas › articles › edu...Some current events discussed:Sha’Carri Richardson speeding 100mph https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/olympian-shacarri-richardson-arrested-charge-speeding-100-mph-florida-rcna256603Waymo hits a child near a school in Santa Monica Grant Elementary (kid is ok)Waymo under scrutiny after hitting child near Santa Monica ...Los Angeles Timeshttps://www.latimes.com › business › story › waymo-un...Nikki Manaj is Trumps biggest fan: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp87l604nx8oBilly Porter on Nikki Minaj https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZThybCHAs/Joy Reid READS Nikki Manaj: https://www.instagram.com/reel/Joy Reads NikkiDon Lemon arrested while reporting from a church in Minneapolis https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c24gm3dz36pohttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jan/16/keith-porter-jr-ice-killingICE Keith Porter murder: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jan/16/keith-porter-jr-ice-killingThe kids who lead the resistace against the nazisArticle making a case for UBIhttps://thehill.com/opinion/finance/5713876-ai-displacement-and-ubi/**Stranger than Fiction: 💜*Email us at thefabpodcast@gmail.com with your book suggestions and "Stranger Than Fiction" stories; we would love to share them on the show!! Please reach out and let us know how we are doing!! You can find us online by clicking here 👉🏾 https://linktr.ee/Fabpod Please subscribe to www.patreon.com/thefabpodcast.com to enjoy bonus content and weigh in on upcoming topics. Don't forget to follow, rate, review, and SHARE our podcast! Thank you!
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Moni and Kat review "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms"

    Moni and Kat review "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms"
    Jan 28 2026
    In this episode, the hosts start with HBO’s A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, sharing their early thoughts on the series before branching out into other shows currently on their radar, including Industry, Bridgerton Season 3, Beauty, and Landman.The conversation then circles back to last week’s read, Francine’s Spectacular Crash and Burn. Kat reflects on how deeply she connected with Davie, the neurodivergent ten-year-old whose intense fixations felt familiar, sparking a thoughtful discussion about why certain topics, especially slavery, can become fixation-worthy. Along the way, the hosts laugh at their differing lingering fixations from the previous episode, including a humorous contrast between Davie’s admiration for Steve Jobs and Moni's ongoing obsession with his notoriously unhygienic reputation.Tap in and hang with the hosts for a fun FAB listen. Cheers!

    *Please be advised this episode is intended for adult audiences and contains adult language and content. We are expressing opinions on the show for entertainment purposes only. Dedication: To our patrons as always!! We love you!

    About the shows:
    A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Knight_of_the_Seven_Kingdoms_(TV_series)
    Bridgerton:https://www.shondaland.com/shondaland-series/bridgerton/bridgerton-recap-season
    Beautyhttps://www.fxnetworks.com/shows/the-beauty
    Industry:https://www.imdb.com/title/Industry
    Landman: https://www.paramountplus.com/shows/landman/

    *Stranger than Fiction: 💜*Email us at thefabpodcast@gmail.com with your book suggestions and "Stranger Than Fiction" stories; we would love to share them on the show!! Please reach out and let us know how we are doing!! You can find us online by clicking here 👉🏾 https://linktr.ee/Fabpod Please subscribe to www.patreon.com/thefabpodcast.com to enjoy bonus content and weigh in on upcoming topics. Don't forget to follow, rate, review, and SHARE our podcast! Thank you!
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    1 hr and 3 mins
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