In this penultimate episode of our summer series, I’m sharing one of my favourite past times with you; reading. I’ll be sharing not only my passion for reading, but exploring the importance and power of fat representation within the stories I read. I’ll share a few wonderful plus size reads from this summer from cosy romances, to dark paranormal relationships. And because I have so many recommendations, I’m sharing a few more with even more diversity and representation amongst their pages. This is a super cosy episode, so grab a drink and settle in.
Takeaways
Representation matters in literature, especially for marginalised bodies like plus-size individuals.
Reading books with fat representation can help improve body image and reduce fear or shame around larger bodies.
Intersectional representation is crucial in storytelling to support the collective and include diverse experiences.
Books with diverse relationships, such as polyamorous relationships, provide a more inclusive and realistic portrayal of love and connection.
Melanie recommends several books with plus-size representation, including cosy romances, dark paranormal romance, and polyamorous relationships.
Chapters
00:00 Catch up
05:57 The Power of Representation in Literature
10:39 Favourite Plus-Size Reads of the Summer
19:28 Exploring Mental Health Representation and Polyamorous Relationships in Books
Join me next time for our final episode of the summer series, where I’ll be pulling up my mic and sharing 10 things I’ve learned about myself this summer.
009 | Summer Series: My favourite Plus Size Reads This Summer