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In this episode of Fake Ass Book Club, Moni and Kat finally tackle The Coldest Winter Ever by Sister Souljah, the iconic urban fiction novel first published in 1999 by Simon & Schuster. Confession time: urban fiction is not typically their preferred genre, which is one reason it took so long for them to pick up this book. After years of hearing readers praise the book as a modern classic, they decided it was finally time to see for themselves why this story has captured the hearts and minds of millions. Following the rise and fall of Winter Santiaga, the daughter of a wealthy Brooklyn drug kingpin, the novel explores money, power, survival, family, and the consequences of the choices we make. Two decades after its release, the book continues to spark conversation and inspire debate among readers. Were Moni and Kat won over by Winter's story? Did this classic live up to the hype?  The Coldest Winter Ever is often credited with helping bring urban fiction into the mainstream and remains one of the most influential Black fiction novels of the last 25+ years. Tune in as they share their honest thoughts on a book they never planned to read, but ultimately couldn't ignore. Cheers! 🚨This review contains SPOILERS!🚨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, thank you! Moni: To Sista Soilder, Juneteenth, Black excellence & beauty and all the things!! Kat: To the Mascogos from Mexico, descendants of Gullah Geechie/Black Seminoles https://thegrio.com/2026/06/21/dia-de-los-negros-explainer-juneteenth-mexico-black-seminoles/ who escaped enslavement in the United States and have commemorated June 19 for over 100 years. To the Iranian World Cup footballers and their pink backpack to rememebr the school girls bombed in Gaza.   https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/image-iranian-world-cup-footballer-205412791.html CORRECTION: The image of the Irianian soccer team was false; we included the article with the correction.  About the author: https://www.sistersouljah.com https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sister_Souljah About the Book:https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/106393.The_Coldest_Winter_Ever *Stranger than Fiction: 💜*Email us at https://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/FabpodPlease subscribe to https://www.patreon.com/thefabpodcast.comto enjoy bonus content and weigh in on upcoming topics. Don't forget to follow, rate, review, and SHARE our podcast! Thank you!  

Matt and Rachel discuss the second installment in the Empire of the Vampire trilogy. Did we love it just as much? Does Rachel regret her tattoo? Listen and find out!

Podcast Episode Summary (Show Description) In this week’s episode of Warp My TARDIS, KJ the Comic Guy and Security Dan settle in for a quieter week in sci‑fi news  🪐 This Week in Sci‑Fi - A quieter news cycle, but excitement builds for Star Wars Day (May 4th). - Discussion of May 4th/5th sales — especially lightsabers — and the joy of “putting a lightsaber in anyone’s hand.” 🎬 Mandalorian & Grogu (2026 Film) - New trailers and behind‑the‑scenes clips featuring Favreau, Sigourney Weaver, Pedro Pascal, and Grogu’s animatronic team. - Runtime confirmed at 2h 12m, making it the shortest Star Wars film in 43 years. - Concerns about whether the film will meet expectations or serve as a “last hurrah” for Filoni & Favreau. 🔥 Darth Maul Deep Dive - Revisiting Maul’s origins as “a one‑sentence character in Phantom Menace.” - His survival, rise in Clone Wars, Rebels, and cameo in Solo. - The challenge of defining Maul: villain, anti‑hero, or something else entirely? 📺 Streaming & Upcoming Releases - Citadel Season 2 (Prime Video). - For All Mankind season wrap‑up and upcoming spinoff Star City. - The Burrows (Netflix): a quirky, ensemble sci‑fi mystery with Alfred Molina, Bill Pullman, Jenna Malone, and more. 📚 Warp My TARDIS Book Club - Dan reviews Jim Butcher’s 12 Months. - A unique, grief‑focused narrative told through monthly vignettes. - Recommended — but not as an entry point to the Dresden Files.

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