# Ep. 413 Indigo by Beverly Jenkins — The Stacks Book Club (Jasmine Guillory)

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Published: 2026-02-25T08:00:00+00:00
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It’s The Stacks Book Club day, and we’re joined by  New York Times  bestselling romance novelist Jasmine Guillory to discuss  Indigo  by Beverly Jenkins. Set in 1858, this book follows Hester Wyatt, a conductor on Michigan’s Underground Railroad, who is tasked with protecting Galen Vachon, a vital member of the Northern network. As he recovers from his injuries, their initial clash gives way to a deepening romance, forcing them to navigate their relationship while fighting for freedom. Today, we go through the book, plot point by plot point, to discuss how Beverly Jenkins skillfully infuses history into the narrative, the book’s tropes, and the relationship between the author and reader in romance novels. There are spoilers in this episode. Make sure you listen to the end to hear what our March book club pick will be! You can find everything we discuss on today's show on The Stacks website:  https://www.thestackspodcast.com/2026/2/25/ep-413-indigo Connect with Jasmine Guillory : Website | Instagram | Threads | Twitter/X Connect with The Stacks:  Instagram  |  Threads  |  Shop  |  Patreon  |  Goodreads  |  Substack  |  Youtube  |  Subscribe See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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