Summer Reading Reset

Democracy in Color with Steve Phillips

Steve and Sharline share how they’re processing the last several months before diving into the books and television shows that are helping them regroup, from Sharline’s first watch of Gilmore Girls with her daughter to Steve’s love of British murder mystery books.

They also share how they’re finding humor on social media and in live comedy clubs.

REFERENCES:

Sharline's Recs

• Soul Authority: Liberatory Tools to Heal from Oppressive Patterns and Restore Trust in Your Heart Compass by Loraine Y. Van Tuyl

• On the Metamorphosis of Pregnancy, Childbirth and Motherhood by Lucy Jones

• The Spirit and the Strength: A Profile of Toni Morrison

• Gilmore Girls (2000-2007) - Watch on Netflix

Steve's Recs

• Thursday Murder Club & We Solve Murders by Richard Osman

• Marlow Murder Club by Robert Thorogood

• Four Seasons (2025) - Watch on Netflix

• Dept. Q (2025) - Watch on Netflix

• Book Rec Instagram - @Jennybookmama (Steve's niece!)