Podcasts by Lit Society: Books and Drama

ReLIT: Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson (Now a miniseries on HULU) from 2023-12-07T05:00

Hi readers!

Our fourth season has ended, and we're preparing for year five (CAN YOU BELIEVE IT?!). In the meantime, we're revisiting our favorite episodes from the past and sharing them a...

ReLIT: The Meaning of Mariah Carey by Mariah Carey and Michaela Angela Davis from 2023-11-30T05:00

Hi readers!

Our fourth season has ended, and we're preparing for year five (CAN YOU BELIEVE IT?!). In the meantime, we're revisiting our favorite episodes from the past and sharing them a...

Our Favorite Books from 2023 and the Books we Hated (*ahem* liked the least) from 2023-11-23T05:00

While this season might be coming to a close, the world of literature continues to expand endlessly. With a fifth season on the horizon, we eagerly anticipate unearthing new narratives, unexplor...

Thicker Than Water by Kerry Washington from 2023-11-16T05:00

Popular obsession with genealogy has some twisted roots. Let's talk about it - but first: An award-winning actress and gladiator receives a call from her parents on a routine afternoon. Their ne...

Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck from 2023-11-09T05:00

Two men have formed an unlikely friendship, traveling from place to place, working toward one united dream: Owning their own ranch, a place in the world where they'll belong. This dream becomes ...

The Woman in Me by Britney Spears from 2023-11-02T05:00

In a memoir that is part true crime, part horror, a pop princess details how her life was taken captive by her family and how we all just stood by and watched.   The pop princess: Britney Spears Th...

King Lear: Reason in Madness from 2023-10-27T05:00

SURPRISE! It's a bonus episode!!!

Today, we want to share an exciting preview of a Shakespeare podcast we think you will enjoy: Play On Podcasts...

Worthy by Jada Pinkett Smith from 2023-10-26T05:00

From the streets of Baltimore to the big screen, this actress has done a lot of living. You may have heard about her, read the blogs, and listened to the gossip revolving around her marriage to ...

The President’s Daughter Novel by Bill Clinton and James Patterson (Part 2) from 2023-10-19T05:00

The former president of the United States is on a manhunt for his daughter's killers. With the help of current and ex-military and foreign operatives, he will travel half the world for the most ...

The President’s Daughter by Bill Clinton and James Patterson from 2023-10-12T05:00

Bloodthirsty enemies of the state have kidnapped the president's daughter. With more enemies than friends in the white house and abroad, the commander-in-chief is unsure whom he can trust and if he...

Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates from 2023-10-05T05:00

In an intimate letter to his son, a father explains his identity and fears within the galaxy of America, its race invention, and the mythology it has produced.

 The father: Ta-Nehisi Coat...

Because I Could Not Stop for Death by Amanda Flower from 2023-09-28T05:00

Willa Noble is on a quest to discover who killed the person dearest to her. She discovers nearly everyone she knows is a suspect. Dancing with danger, she soon finds herself in the nation's capi...

None of This Is True: A Novel by Lisa Jewell (SPOILER-FREE) from 2023-09-21T05:00

Alex and Josie are from different worlds. They've come to know each other after discovering they're "birthday twins." Alex's work inspires Josie, and she soon decides she wants Alex to document ...

No Longer at Ease by Chinua Achebe from 2023-09-14T05:00

Obi Okonkwo, grandson of deceased village leader Okonkwo, is returning to Nigeria from England after earning a proper British education. He quickly finds his world is riddled with bribes...

ReLIT: Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe from 2023-09-07T07:05:54

Hi readers! Kari here.

Just a reminder: This week, we're revisiting Things Fall Apart to properly set the tone for next week's book, No Longer at Ease by Chinua Achebe.

Published i...

ReLIT: Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi from 2023-08-31T05:00

Hi readers! Kari here.

Alexis and I are switching up the schedule this and next week to correctly set the stage for No Longer at Ease by Chinua Achebe.

Published in the 1960s, No L...

Franchise: The Golden Arches in Black America by Marcia Chatelain from 2023-08-24T05:00

From Herman Petty to LaVan Hawkins, Franchise tells the hidden history of the intertwined relationship between fast food and civil rights.

(Be prepared for surprises and thought-provoking...

Yellowface by R. F. Kuang from 2023-08-17T05:00

Athena is a writing wunderkind, and June, an unsuccessful author, is jealous of her friend's success. When a tragedy leaves one dead, will the other exploit the memory of her companion for her p...

The House of Eve by Sadeqa Johnson from 2023-08-10T05:00

In a novel that reads like nonfiction, two girls find love at the end of adolescence and the beginning of adulthood. The choices made with that newfound love lead to consequences neither imagine...

The Perfect Nanny: A Novel by Leïla Slimani from 2023-08-03T05:00

Myriam loves her children, but after months of caring for her newborns, she feels they're literally "sucking the life out of her!" She's ready to get back to her craft as a lawyer. Fortunately, ...

The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder by David Grann from 2023-07-27T05:00

An English ship embarks on a covert mission to steal Spanish treasure, but as hunger and exhaustion seize the men, they enact a mutiny. Ultimately, it is not just the seamen who are on trial but...

Room by Emma Donoghue from 2023-07-20T05:00

Before we get into the book, we're discussing what to do if you're in the middle of being kidnapped. The short version:

• Call 911 if you can (preferably on speaker).
• Scream o...
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Wrong Place Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister from 2023-07-13T05:00

Can you stop a tragedy that's already occurred?

One woman is eagerly waiting for her 18-year-old son to return home before curfew. Relieved, she sees him walking along the street...

Book Recommendations Based on Your Favorite Tyler Perry Movie (PART 2) from 2023-07-11T05:00

BONUS: A Lil' Literally - Welcome to A Lil' LITerally , ten minutes discussions of the bookish topics on our radar.

Since last week's episode, many of you have shared your opinio...

ReLIT: The Wedding by Dorothy West from 2023-07-06T05:00

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Before Tom Joyner was cruising with your parents, Black Americans enjoyed resorts and vacations for us by us. What is the history of Black ge...

Book Recommendations Based on Your Favorite Tyler Perry Movie (PART 1) from 2023-07-05T18:01:55

BONUS: A Lil' Literally - Welcome to A Lil' LITerally , ten minutes discussions of the bookish topics on our radar.

No matter what you think of Tyler Perry, his work is undeniabl...

Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo from 2023-06-29T05:00

Flight 587, which inspired this week's book, was the second deadliest aviation crash in history. It occurred just two months and one day after 9/11 and rocked families from NYC to the Dominican ...

The Man Who Died Twice by Richard Osman from 2023-06-22T05:00

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The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman (Part 2) from 2023-06-15T05:00

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Keke Palmer said Jay Gatsby is black. Is it true? from 2023-06-13T05:00

BONUS: A Lil' Literally - We have a surprise! Today, we're introducing a new bonus show within LIT Society. Welcome to A Lil' LITerally , ten minutes discussions of the bookish topics on our rad...

The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman (Part 1) from 2023-06-08T05:00

The year is 1926, and a quiet community on the island of Australia is recovering from the death and grief caused by a war that swallowed the world. It is in this setting that one man meets a wom...

Black Girls Must Die Exhausted by Jayne Allen from 2023-06-01T05:00

Tabitha is a woman with a plan. She's 33 years old, moving her way up the corporate ladder at her television anchor job, and is dating the man of her dreams. But she quickly realizes that her li...

Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare from 2023-05-25T05:00

Two young lovers from feuding families fall deeply in love and secretly marry. Due to a series of unfortunate events and miscommunication, they both tragically find their end. Before the final c...

Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike by Phil Knight from 2023-05-18T05:00

Checks over stripes: This week, we're learning where the sneaker originated and how it grew to become what it is today.

Shoes, shoes, shoes. A young runner follows his passion for creatin...

ReLIT: American Spy by Lauren Wilkinson from 2023-05-11T05:00

We return Thursday, May 18th. Until then, please enjoy listening to the best shows from our archives. Here's one we love - it's like a new, sleeker James Bond.

Who do you love? Who deserv...

ReLIT: Spare by Prince Harry from 2023-05-04T05:00

We return Thursday, May 18th. Until then, please enjoy listening to the best shows from our archives. Here's one we love, the first episode of season four - a royal riot!

Buy t...

Alice’s adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll from 2023-04-20T05:00

This week, we follow one curious and imaginative young girl down a rabbit hole and into a strange and surreal world called Wonderland. In Wonderland, she encounters a cast of eccentric character...

Get Good with Money: Ten Simple Steps to Becoming Financially Whole by Tiffany Aliche from 2023-04-13T05:00

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Othello by William Shakespeare from 2023-04-06T05:00

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Finally, a book club you’ll love! from 2023-04-02T08:57:08

LIT Society is the weekly book podcast that's making thousands of listeners fall in love again with reading. Travel across worlds, real and imagined, via dramatic readings of passages., complete...

A Flicker in the Dark by Stacy Willingham from 2023-03-30T05:00

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Black Cake: A Novel by Charmaine Wilkerson from 2023-03-23T05:00

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Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus from 2023-03-09T05:00

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Atomic Habits: An Easy&Proven Way to Build Good Habits&Break Bad Ones by James Clear from 2023-03-02T05:00

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The Book Thief by Markus Zusak (Part 2) from 2023-02-23T05:00

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The Book Thief by Markus Zusak (Part 1) from 2023-02-16T05:00

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We Should All Be Millionaires by Rachel Rodgers from 2023-02-09T05:00

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Spare by Prince Harry from 2023-02-02T05:00

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ReLIT: Nineteen Eighty-Four by George Orwell from 2023-01-26T05:00

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ReLIT: The Autobiography of Malcolm X by Alex Haley and Malcolm X from 2023-01-19T06:55:12

We're on vacation until the start of season four, Thursday, February 2nd! Until then, we're ecstatic to share the shows still living rent-free in our heads. Here's a favorite from our archives.<...

ReLIT: Born a Crime by Trevor Noah from 2023-01-12T05:00

We're on vacation until the start of season four, Thursday, February 2nd! Until then, we're ecstatic to share the shows still living rent-free in our heads. Here's a favorite from our...

ReLIT: Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë from 2023-01-05T05:00

We're on vacation until the start of season four, Thursday, February 2nd! Until then, we're ecstatic to share the shows still living rent-free in our heads. Here's a favorite from our archives.<...

ReLIT: Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy (Part 2) from 2022-12-29T05:00

We're on vacation until the start of season four, Thursday, February 2nd! Until then, we're ecstatic to share the shows still living rent-free in our heads. Here's a favorite from our archives.<...

ReLIT: Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy (Part 1) from 2022-12-22T05:00

We’re on vacation until the start of season four, Thursday, February 2nd! Until then, we’re ecstatic to share the shows still living rent-free in our heads. Here’s a favorite from our archives.<...

ReLIT: The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins from 2022-12-15T05:00

We’re on vacation until the start of season four, Thursday, February 2nd! Until then, we’re ecstatic to share the shows still rent-free in our heads. Here’s a favorite from our archives....

ReLIT: His Only Wife by Peace Adzo Medie from 2022-12-08T05:00

We’re on vacation until the start of season four, Thursday, February 2nd! Until then, we’re ecstatic to share the shows still rent-free in our heads. Here’s a favorite from our archives.

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Our Favorite Books from Season Three from 2022-12-01T05:00

They were the best of books; They were the worst of books! This is our end-of-year roundup, and we can't wait to share which works we loved (AND HATED WITH A PASSION)! Does our list match yours?...

Season Finale: I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy from 2022-11-17T07:10:25

Does therapy work? What do we need to do to get the most from treatment? Alexis breaks down specific tips to help us unpack our baggage while speaking with a specialist. Then, on to our book. Listen

Cyrano de Bergerac, a Play by Edmond Rostand from 2022-11-10T05:00

Has a warped self-perception ever caused you to label yourself as weak, stupid, or ugly? This week's theme dives into how the actions and words of others affect how we see ourselves and what we ...

A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams from 2022-11-03T05:00

What is a toxic relationship, and have you ever been in one? What about a toxic friendship? Alexis starts our show by breaking down what makes a relationship unhealthy and what to do if you real...

Good Girl, Bad Blood: The Sequel to A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson from 2022-10-27T05:00

Do podcasts really solve crimes? If you followed the story of Adnan Syed, a case made famous by Serial, a podcast produced by the creators of This American Life, you know all charges against Sye...

The Other Bennet Sister by Janice Hadlow (Part 2) from 2022-10-20T05:00

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The Other Bennet Sister by Janice Hadlow (Part 1) from 2022-10-13T05:00

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WILD CARD: Fences, a Play by August WIlson from 2022-10-06T05:00

Is the past ever in the past? Troy Maxson has been chewed up and spit out by life in a world where being black meant a man must face crushing assaults on his spirit and body. But the world is ch...

The Tell-Tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe from 2022-09-29T05:00

What drives a man to murder another due to the hideousness of one physical attribute? Is it madness or pure evil? Can it be both? Will the guilt caused by the deed lead the murderer to confessio...

Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan from 2022-09-22T05:00

Let's start this week with the theme TRAVEL THE BOOK: SINGAPORE STYLE. We'll virtually visit two main attractions before quickly understanding why Singapore is one of the most visited cities in ...

The Hound of the Baskervilles by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle from 2022-09-15T05:00

As a great poet once said, "You believe in things that you don't understand — superstition ain't the way." Today, we're discussing the harmful effects of superstitious thinking and group...

The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne from 2022-09-08T04:55

Momma's baby, the preacher's maybe. A puritan community is rocked by a scandal involving a married woman found unfaithful to her husband. Instead of condemning her to death, they mercifully allo...

ReLIT: A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson from 2022-09-01T05:00

What would you do if one of the people you admired most was accused of murder? Faced with this question, one teen decides to uncover the secrets her hometown’s been hiding for the las...

ReLIT: Daisy Jones and The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid from 2022-08-25T05:01

We're taking off this week! Enjoy this oldie but goodie...

Comprised entirely of dialogue, this is the first-hand account of one band's meteoric rise to fame in the 1970s. It openly relat...

A Pure Heart: A Novel by Rajia Hassib from 2022-08-18T05:00

"Does the flap of a butterfly's wings in Brazil set off a tornado in Texas?" We begin this week's discussion with our Theme of the Week: The Butterfly Effect. How much does today affect our futu...

Seek You: A Journey Through American Loneliness by Kristen Radtke from 2022-08-11T05:00

A silent killer lives among us and is everywhere. I've met him. So have you. So has everyone you know. Still, we prefer to pretend he doesn't exist. Hello, Loneliness, my old friend. This is you...

”Wilde” Card: The Importance of Being Earnest, a Play by Oscar Wilde from 2022-08-04T05:00

It's the first Thursday of the month, and you know what that means The Importance of Being Ernest (Video Podcast) — a wild card episode. Or, should we say "Wilde" card, because this week we're r...

Everything, Everything by Nicola Yoon from 2022-07-28T05:00

Remember "The Bubble Boy," the episode of Seinfield from season four? In it, George is taunted by a cantankerous boy who must spend life inside a protective shield because of his disease. It's f...

The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot (Part 2) from 2022-07-21T05:00

A family is devastated by information that their mother, long dead, is helping people live longer, happier lives all around the world. How can this be? Rumors spread that scientists have cloned ...

The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot (Part 1) from 2022-07-14T05:00

Before diving into this week's book, we'll talk about the medical industry's not-so-secret (and not-so-distant) questionable past in our theme of the week: Medical Murders. Then, on to our book....

Invisible Girl: A Novel by Lisa Jewell from 2022-07-07T05:00

After weeks of reading copious news articles, we still don't know if Caresha and Diddy are dating. Why is it so difficult to harvest "the news" from The News nowadays? Also, when did our news so...

ReLIT: Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens from 2022-06-30T05:00

This week we're taking it back to our very first episode, featuring a book that's drowning in controversy.

As a kid, did you ever fantasize about running away from home? Ever dre...

The Murder at the Vicarage by Agatha Christie from 2022-06-23T05:00

In the quiet village of St. Mary Mead, in the peaceful English countryside, the unthinkable happens — a murder. What is more, this is not just any murder. The dead man is found in the local's cl...

Harlem Shuffle by Colson Whitehead from 2022-06-16T05:00

This week we're talking jewelry heists. Which notorious thieves were caught by police, and which got away? Alexis has the answers. Then, it's on to our book.

Orphaned in high school, Ray...

Wild Card: Movie Review — (2022) Death on the Nile from 2022-06-02T05:00

It is the first week of June, and you know what that means. We're back with another WILD CARD episode. Instead of dissecting a book, we're discussing Kenneth Branagh's Death On the Nile, a film ...

ReLIT: Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata from 2022-05-26T05:00

Convenience Store Woman is the deadpan tale of one woman's happy life in a simple occupation before conformity-obsessed friends, family members, and strangers pressure her into confusion and des...

Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston from 2022-05-19T05:00

America's first Black-American established towns are our theme this week, inspired by the author's hometown in the state of Florida. How did these towns form, and what's the story behind them? A...

Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi from 2022-05-12T05:00

No matter who you are, you're sure to relate to this week's theme: How Our Ancestors Effect Who Are Today. In a real, measurable way, the family members who came before us affect who we are and ...

Wild Card: Song Lyrics and Musical Storytelling (f/Author Dawnie Walton) from 2022-05-05T05:00

This week's is a wild card episode. We're discussing song lyrics and our favorite musical storytellers. We've also got a game — because you all love to put Alexis on the spot (and Kari is more t...

The Apollo Murders by Chris Hadfield from 2022-04-28T05:00

This week's episode is OUT OF THIS WORLD! First, we'll start with all the petty details of how NASA originated. It's like when that juice box bar opened in Chicago; Everyone went once for the IG...

DIGGING DEEP DOWN IN THOSE ROOTS: Poetry of Black Hair, Culture, Resilience, Personal&Collective Trauma by Katina Horton from 2022-04-21T05:00

It's National Poetry Month, and we've got a special episode to celebrate this brilliantly unique form of literature. Whether or not you're a fan of poetic prose, we guarantee there's something f...

Then She Was Gone: A Novel by Lisa Jewell from 2022-04-14T05:00

America's Most Wanted was a television show launched by a man who knew what it meant to lose a child forever, in the blink of an eye, to the hands of a monster. He took his pain and helped other...

ReLIT: The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides from 2022-04-07T05:00

We're taking a well-deserved break this week, but here's a favorite episode from our past!

What is love? Baby, don't hurt me.

Alicia Berenson is a beautiful, brilliant painter marr...

I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou from 2022-03-31T08:02:35

Iconic American poet, activist, playwright, and holder of numerous awards and 50 honorary degrees, Maya Angelou, was a giant among humans- but like all giants, she started small befor...

A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson from 2022-03-24T07:13:26

What would you do if one of the people you admired most was accused of murder? Faced with this question, one teen decides to uncover the secrets her hometown’s been hiding for the las...

Death on the Nile by Agatha Christie from 2022-03-17T05:00

Pack your bags! We're touring Egypt and the Nile River, courtesy of Alexis! This week's theme paints a picture so vivid you'll feel as if you're there with the pyramids. Enjoy! Then, it's time f...

Still Alice by Lisa Genova from 2022-03-10T05:00

An indomitable enemy, it holds you captive in your body as it eats away at your mind. Until it stops your mind and your heart, it is relentless. It abducts those you love the most, leaving you alon...

Interview with Lisa Genova, American Neuroscientist and Author of Still Alice from 2022-03-09T06:00

Alexis sits down for an intimate chat with renowned author Lisa Genova after our discussion of her book, Still Alice.

You can find more about Genova and her work here: https://www.lisagen...

Wild Card: Memories, and How to Remember What Matters (No Book) from 2022-03-03T05:00

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American Spy by Lauren Wilkinson from 2022-02-24T05:00

🕵🏽‍♀️ Who do you love? Who deserves your loyalty? And are the two one and the same? One young, brilliant, beautiful FBI officer is tasked with betraying her heart in devotion to her country. H...

His Only Wife by Peace Adzo Medie from 2022-02-17T05:00

What do you know about arranged marriages? If you've ever watched The Bachelor, The Bachelorette, Married at First Sight, Love is Blind, or a million other reality shows, you may know...

The Other Black Girl by Zakiya Dalila Harris from 2022-02-10T05:00

🦀 This week, we discuss crabs and who's got them. No, this isn't a new celebrity gossip segment. We're talking crabs in a bucket syndrome, a.k.a. crabs in a barrel syndrome, a.k.a. crab mentali...

How To Journal for Improved Mental Heath (f/ Netflix’s Jo Franco) | Season 3 Premiere (No Book) from 2022-02-03T05:00

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ReLIT: Educated by Tara Westover from 2022-01-20T05:00

Have you heard? We got cooties and so season three of our show will now start Thursday, February 3rd. So, here's another favorite episode from our past!

Have you ever had to cut someone o...

ReLIT: The Complete Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi from 2022-01-13T05:00

Yo. It's crazy because season three of our show was supposed to begin Thursday, January 13th, but we're both super sick thanks to Apryl Jones' ex. Season three will now start Thursday, February ...

ReLIT: The Strange Case of Doctor Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson from 2022-01-06T05:00

That's right. We're still on vacation! But we'd never leave you without a dope book to ...um... discuss. So, here's another favorite episode from our past! Remember, we return with a NEW...

ReLIT: Feel The Fear And Do It Anyway by Susan Jeffers from 2021-12-30T05:00

Hey, y'all! This is Kari. Alexis and I are still enjoying a much-deserved vacation. So, here's another favorite episode from our past! Remember, we return with a NEW episode on January 13th, 202...

ReLIT: A Confederacy of Dunces by John Kennedy Toole from 2021-12-23T05:00

We're throwing it back again this Thursday, with another favorite episode from our past! Remember, we return with a NEW episode on January 13th, 2022, the start of our THIRD SEASON. 'Til then, w...

ReLIT: Kindred by Octavia E. Butler from 2021-12-16T05:00

This Thursday, we're getting ReLIT with another throwback to one of our favorite shows from season one!

The topic of our opening discussion is "How to Deal with Hostile People." LISTEN UP...

ReLIT: Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid from 2021-12-09T05:00

This Thursday, we're getting reLIT with a throwback to one of our favorite shows from season one!

Such a Fun Age is a story contrasting who we are as individuals against the role society ...

SPOILERS!!! Our Favorite Dramatic Readings from Seasons 1 and 2 from 2021-12-02T05:00

🗣Hear ye, hear ye! We are geeks and not afraid to show it.

Fortunately, we have found a community of fellow book-loving weirdos in you, and for that, we're grateful. Today, we bring you ...

Our Favorite Books from Season Two from 2021-11-25T05:00

Some are good, some are great, and others are an abomination. We're talking books; specifically, we are discussing the books we loved (and hated) most from season two. If you're new to o...

Let‘s Talk About PASSING, the New Movie on Netflix from 2021-11-23T05:00

We talked about Passing by Nella Larsen three episodes ago. That book made an impact on our minds, and we won't soon forget the story of Clare and Irene. Fortunately for all of us, Netfl...

Will by Will Smith | Season Finale from 2021-11-18T05:00

IT'S THE SEASON FINALE! Can y'all believe we've been reading books with you for TWO YEARS?! We're so grateful to you listeners who support our show and keep up with us on Instagram and Twitter. ...

Will by Will Smith | Season Finale from 2021-11-18T05:00

IT'S THE SEASON FINALE! Can y'all believe we've been reading books with you for TWO YEARS?! We're so grateful to you listeners who support our show and keep up with us on Instagram and Twitter. ...

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl from 2021-11-11T05:00

Who doesn't love the smooth, mouthwatering goodness of chocolate? In bars, biscuits, and brownies, chocolate is the winning ingredient, but everything ain't always sweet when it comes to this tr...

Passing by Nella Larsen from 2021-11-04T05:00

This week, we're moving on up to the rooftop as Alexis takes us on a tour of the nation's top rooftop bars and restaurants.

Then, it's on to our book:

Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro (Spoiler-Free) from 2021-10-28T05:00

Honestly, the last few years have been more challenging than high notes for J.Lo.  Friends and family are helping us keep our joy, despite everything. What if, though, you don't have as many fri...

The Final Revival of Opal and Nev by Dawnie Walton (Spoiler-Free) from 2021-10-21T05:00

This week, Alexis puts Kari on the spot, for a change, with a game she invented based on the music of the '70s. Will Kari emerge the winner or suffer a defeat so humiliating that she qui...

Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury from 2021-10-14T05:00

We've invented another game for you this week! Play along and see if you can beat Alexis. The theme is banned books, and a few of your favorites are sure to be on the list. Then, it's on to this...

Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton (Part 2) from 2021-10-07T05:00

Before we dive into the thrilling conclusion of Jurassic Park, we have to get something off of our chest. Is this a safe space? Can we be honest about one of the darkest habits of society? That'...

Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton (Part 1) from 2021-09-28T05:00

Despite what we often hear, can the movie ever be better than the book? This week, our theme is just that, and we talk in detail about movies that outshined their source material. Yes, Devil Wea...

Around the World in Eighty Days by Jules Verne from 2021-09-23T05:00

Y'all don't wanna wear masks. Y'all don't wanna get a shot. But y'all still wanna be out here hoppin' on planes, trains, and automobiles. Okay, fine. Well, here are some fool-proof tips for stay...

The Maidens by Alex Michaelides (Spoiler-Free (Basically)) from 2021-09-16T05:00

NOTE: Avoid spoilers by skipping 48:23 - 58:08

Today, we go back to high school as Alexis teaches us the elemental points of Greek tragedy, prepping our discussion of this week's book (wh...

Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie from 2021-09-09T05:00

This here's a very special episode! Before officially launching this podcast in 2020, we recorded months of episodes exclusively for a pool of private test listeners. Those listeners then provid...

ReLIT: Dapper Dan: Made in Harlem: A Memoir from 2021-09-02T05:00

This Thursday we're getting reLIT with a throwback to one of our favorite shows from season one!

📖 Dapper Dan: Made in Harlem: A Memoir.

A streetwise hustler grows up during Amer...

Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson (Part 2) from 2021-08-26T05:00

Before finishing our discussion of Caste by Isabel Wilkerson, we're talking about the first black pilots who helped us all get flewed out. Never forget, they broke boundaries and shattered ceili...

Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson (PART 1) from 2021-08-19T05:00

Caste is a history book somewhat like any other you'd find in a well-stocked high school classroom. The difference is that its contents dissect a country's most embarrassing and evil parts, ligh...

Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson (PART 1) from 2021-08-19T05:00

Caste is a history book somewhat like any other you'd find in a well-stocked high school classroom. The difference is that its contents dissect a country's most embarrassing and evil parts, ligh...

More Than Enough: Claiming Space for Who You Are (No Matter What They Say) by Elaine Welteroth from 2021-08-12T05:00

In a memoir about standing up and standing out, one writer-slash-fashion editor must weave her way through society’s expectations, cheating boyfriends, and the racism, sexism, and doing-too-much...

The Wedding by Dorothy West from 2021-08-05T05:00

Before Tom Joyner was cruising with your parents, Black Americans enjoyed resorts and vacations for us by us. What is the history of Black getaways? That's our theme this week. It's a lot of fun...

One Drop: Shifting the Lens on Race by Yaba Blay from 2021-07-29T05:00

Who's black? Who's white? And who cares?

One researcher challenges us to re-examine our self-identity. She explores how historical definitions of race continue to shape contemporary raci...

Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell from 2021-07-22T05:00

The power of genius is considered the key to success in life and business. That genius, it is thought, cannot be earned; it is divinely gifted. Inexplicable.

However, one...

The Last House Guest by Megan Miranda from 2021-07-15T05:00

As travelers who fluctuate between Airbnb homes and hotels, we are no strangers to short-term rental living. But do you know what happens when Airbnb stays go wrong? Who's in charge of the cover...

Joe Gould's Secret by Joseph Mitchell from 2021-07-08T05:00

Are "BOHEMIANS" people from the Bahamas? Spoiler - no. No, they're not. But who exactly are the Bohemians and how did the moniker pass on to artists, writers, and the Kravitz family? We're getti...

ReLIT: Animal Farm by George Orwell from 2021-07-01T05:00

This week we're taking it back, way back. Before we were on YouTube, when we were still recording in Kari's dining room and taking...

Curtain by Agatha Christie from 2021-06-24T05:00

We'll cut to the chase. This week, we're teaching you how to convince someone they've committed a crime. Read that sentence again. That's right. We'll show you how to fake your family an...

Deacon King Kong by James McBride (Spoiler-Free) from 2021-06-17T05:00

This week, we're trying something new. We know many of you run out of time to read along with us each week. To not spoil the book before you've had a chance to finish reading it, we're e...

Deacon King Kong by James McBride (Spoiler-Free) from 2021-06-17T05:00

This week, we're trying something new. We know many of you run out of time to read along with us each week. To not spoil the book before you've had a chance to finish reading it...

Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë (Part 2) from 2021-06-10T05:00

This week, we return to the story of a dowdy damsel and her lackluster beau, who are forced apart into a cold world of misery. Sound depressing? That's the Brontë sisters for you. Quite remarkab...

Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë (Part 1) from 2021-06-03T05:00

This week's theme is Do Ugly People Have Better Relationships, a subject on which there's no shortage of scientific studies. Harvard's most remarkable minds are on the case to figure out why Ben...

ReLIT: The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson (Part 2) from 2021-05-27T05:04

If you watch us on YouTube or follow us on IG, you know how much we loved reading The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson. This book ...

James Bond: Casino Royale (Graphic Novel Adaptation) by Van Jensen, Ian Fleming, and Dennis Calero from 2021-05-20T05:00

This week we're discussing the real-life men and agents who inspired the fictional James Bond. These folks jumped out of planes fought Nazis while enduring chase and torture—incredible stuff. A ...

Anxious People by Fredrik Backman from 2021-05-13T05:00

Was it creepy when the great poet Billie Eilish waxed, "Let me hold you like a hostage"? Some folks are about that hostage life. So, what happens when your captor is totally chill, and all you c...

The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith from 2021-05-06T05:00

A tenacious entrepreneur finds herself facing one heartbreak after another. Down but not defeated, she puts her inherent skills to use by launching a detective agency. Her cases start with awol ...

Nineteen Eighty-Four by George Orwell from 2021-04-29T05:29

Rockwell tried to tell us. A dystopian novel that becomes more evocative as reality mirrors its bleak fiction, 1984 is a vision of a world controlled by a totalitarian regime where not even your...

LIVE SHOW: Interview with Kiley Reid in Celebration of Such a Fun Age's Paperback Release (Bonus Episode) from 2021-04-27T06:00

NOTE: This is a video podcast. Watch the visuals on YouTube (LITSocietyPodcast)! ... Readers and friends, we're proud to bring you a very special bonus episode. Last Tuesday, Kiley Reid's debut ...

White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo from 2021-04-22T05:03

A professional moderator turned author makes a living telling groups of listeners that the sky is blue, water is wet, and, yes, racism is a reality. A somewhat novel idea, she crafts her convers...

The Midnight Library by Matt Haig from 2021-04-15T05:00

Trigger warning: In this episode, we're discussing self-harm, including the taking of one's own life. If you or someone you know has thoughts of harming themselves, speak with someone today by d...

Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You by Ibram X. Kendi and Jason Reynolds from 2021-04-08T05:00

A fiction writer and a historian walk into a bar and order a tall glass of racism. They then sit for days, simplifying the contents of their drink, removing all of the fluff, leaving only the tr...

Song of Solomon by Toni Morrison from 2021-04-01T05:00

Freedom is knowing who you are while unobstructedly stretching toward your potential or something like that. Look, we're not as deep as Toni Morrison, but after reading this, the author's third ...

Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat: Mastering the Elements of Good Cooking by Samin Nosrat from 2021-03-25T07:38:15

Like Google Maps on a long road trip, one top chef is helping us find our way through the endless recipes scattered inside of that junk drawer in our kitchen to the dish we're craving. That's ri...

Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata from 2021-03-18T05:05

As Beyoncé said, "This is for the 30-somethings that didn't turn out exactly how mom and dad wanted you to be." Convenience Store Woman is the deadpan tale of one woman's happy life in a simple ...

Born a Crime by Trevor Noah from 2021-03-11T05:00

Who raised you? The assumption is that our families shape who we become, but do our friends have more of an influence than we realize? In his autobiographical tale of being born and raised under ap...

The Autobiography of Malcolm X by Alex Haley and Malcolm X from 2021-03-04T05:00

As always, before discussing this week's book, we discuss a theme inspired by the book. This week's theme is The Power of Traveling Abroad. Then, on to our story: Many have their opinions about ...

Nancy Drew and The Secret of the Old Clock by Carolyn Keene from 2021-02-25T05:00

The theme this week is The Strange Case of a Podcast About Adnan Syed. Then, on to our story: Because two girls from her school are mean to her, one nosey Nancy seeks to ruin their family and le...

Interview: Author Liz Moore Talks About the Real People Who Inspired Her Book, Long Bright River from 2021-02-18T05:00

AN EXTRA SPECIAL EPISODE: Acclaimed author Liz Moore joins us – US?! – to discuss her book, Long Bright River. This book has been on every list known to man, including Barry's. It involves two s...

The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman from 2021-02-11T05:00

The theme this week: The Benefits of Age-Gap Friendships. Sometimes having "old friends" means being friends with old people, and that's a great thing. Let's get into why elderly accomplices are...

The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead from 2021-02-04T05:00

The theme this week: reform schools and their history in America. We promise to keep it frank without depressing you, friend. Then, on to our book: The Nickel Boys tells the story of a promising...

Persuasion by Jane Austen from 2021-01-28T05:29

Our first author interview! Enjoy a discussion with THE Jane Austen where we pull no punches. And then on to our book – "Many receive advice, only the wise profit from it."  But with all of our fut...

Daisy Jones and The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid from 2021-01-21T05:00

The theme this week: We Heart 70s Rock. And before y'all start – no. We ain't nowhere near the age of those that created this music, but we love it nonetheless! Then it's on to our book: Compris...

S2E1: We're Back! Let's Catch up (No Book) from 2021-01-14T05:00

After a lengthy and well-deserved winter break, we're back and ready to read, reflect, and roar with laughter! We're starting off our second season with book recommendations for people who hate ...

Season Finale: The Meaning of Mariah Carey by Mariah Carey and Michaela Angela Davis from 2020-11-19T05:00

Mariah Carey is a girl from New York state whose mom was Irish and her father, Black. She has a brother and sister but no family. 

What she does have is the following:

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Black Fortunes: The Story of the First Six African Americans Who Escaped Slavery and Became Millionaires by Shomari Wills from 2020-11-12T05:00

This week's theme: How to Find Success After Losing Your Job. This theme is inspired by this week's book: The country has just suffered a civil war. Households are divided, as is the nation. Fro...

Word by Word: The Secret Life of Dictionaries by Kory Stamper from 2020-11-05T05:00

Word up! Words have meaning, and behind every great definition is a pale, emaciated lexicographer melting away under the fire of language. What does "take" mean in "to take a nap," and h...

The Diary Of a Young Girl by Anne Frank from 2020-10-29T02:59

Forgoing a theme this week, we're doing a COVID Quarantine check-in. How've you been? How's your mental and physical health? Let's talk about it. Then, on to our book: One vibrant, confident young ...

Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë from 2020-10-22T04:48

The theme this week: How to Deal with Disappointment. The story: It is a tale of undying passion born of loneliness and shame, a type of force that consumes everything in its path and leaves onl...

White Like Her by Gail Lukasik from 2020-10-15T04:05

This week's theme: Tips for Finding Your Ancestors. Our book: One woman learns the secret her mother has spent a lifetime hiding. She vows to remain silent, but when her mother dies, she must de...

Kindred by Octavia E. Butler from 2020-10-08T04:00

This week's theme: How to Deal with Hostile People. The book on which our theme's based: It is the first published science fiction novel written by a black woman, the story of a 26-year-old writ...

Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe from 2020-10-01T04:00

The theme this week: Fear and violent behavior. Circa 1890, somewhere in the southeast of present-day Nigeria, a powerful man has built his life on the foundations of pride and fearlessness. Det...

The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie from 2020-09-24T03:55

The theme this week: Gossip. One death leads to another in this case involving two influential families in one small town. Word on the curb is that a few people could be the murderer, and local gos...

Prayers for the Stolen by Jennifer Clement from 2020-09-17T03:50

The theme this week: How to Live Without a Man. (Yup. We're going there.) The Book: In the mountains surrounding Acapulco, there exists a town full of women. Only women. And being a woman is a d...

The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins from 2020-09-10T03:35

After losing her home, her husband, sobriety, and career, one woman is on the brink of losing her mind. Her life as dwarfed into a series of train rides, back and forth, morning and even...

Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker by A'Lelia Bundles from 2020-08-27T02:00

Formerly, On Her Own Ground. One little girl is the first of six children born free in her family after the abolition of slavery. She is quickly orphaned forced to fend for herself from the tend...

Dapper Dan: Made in Harlem by Daniel R. Day from 2020-08-20T01:55

A streetwise hustler grows up during America's fight against drugs, poverty, and civility. He takes the lessons he's learned from the street and marries them to the philosophies and ideologies h...

Black Card: A Novel by Chris L. Terry from 2020-08-13T01:57

Too black or not too black. That is the question. Lately, everyone seems to be talking about who is and who isn't black, and what that even means. Before diving into this week's book, we discuss...

Exhalation by Ted Chiang from 2020-08-06T02:00

"Every decision you make contributes to your character and shapes the kind of person you are." This week we remember not to forget as we discuss tips for improving our short and long-term memori...

Remembering Laughter by Wallace Stegner from 2020-07-30T02:04:56

Before we get into this week's book, we discuss forgiveness. Can you imagine? What does it take to forgive someone, and how do you know you've genuinely forgiven a person in your heart? Also, wh...

The Sound of Stars by Alechia Dow from 2020-07-23T02:32

Like an extraterrestrial attack, Coronavirus has overrun and uprooted our lives.  We start our discussion with a brief chat about ways to overcome Coronavirus induces anxiety. Then, it's time to...

Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy (Part 2) from 2020-07-16T02:45

Having abandoned her husband and son, one woman lives life one train ride at a time with her beautiful beau and new baby girl — but her decision to risk it all for "love" isn't without consequen...

Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy (Part 1) from 2020-07-09T04:11

This week, Alexis makes Kari read the world's longest book (just kidding), written by a man some consider to be the greatest author of all time (not kidding). The setting is 19th century Russia:...

BONUS! Hamilton the Musical by Lin-Manuel Miranda from 2020-07-02T03:00

Hey, all you glee gals and geeks! We're bringing a very special episode to you this week — Hamilton the Musical by Lin-Manuel Miranda! We know, we know. Last episode, we said we were taking the ...

The Complete Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi from 2020-06-25T08:38:50

Our first comic book! And what's more — it's non-fiction! It inspires this week's theme: How to Survive a Crisis. One girl, the beloved only child of progressive parents, is sent her to school i...

Project Girl by Janet McDonald from 2020-06-19T01:11:36

From the projects to Paris: One woman's brutally honest story about surviving the vices of her neighborhood, only to be thrust into a world that neither wants nor accepts her is a sobering remin...

The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides from 2020-06-11T06:12

What is love? Baby, don't hurt me.

Alicia Berenson is a beautiful, brilliant painter married to one of the best looking fashion photographers in the world. Her life is seemingly ...

Men We Reaped: A Memoir by Jesmyn Ward from 2020-06-04T06:00

Growing up in rural Mississippi, one woman watches helplessly as five men close to her die over the span of 5 years. Through the pain and confusion, she sees clearly what facilitated the demise ...

Piecing Me Together by Renee Watson from 2020-05-28T13:04:31

Our first YA novel (!!!) tackles racial, economical, and social disparities between the connected members of one city. It follows Jade, a smart girl from a poor neighborhood, who attends high schoo...

Becoming by Michelle Obama from 2020-05-21T13:25:19

A beautiful woman from the south side of Chicago sits alone in her garden ready to evaluate the sum of her life. We follow her to the upstairs one-bedroom apartment she shared with her parents a...

Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier from 2020-05-14T04:59

A naïve and homely young woman in her early 20s escapes a future devoid of opportunity and excitement by marrying a wealthy widower named Maxim de Winter. She soon learns the memory of his dead ...

Stolen Lives: Twenty Years in a Desert Jail by Malika Oufkir and Michèle Fitoussi from 2020-05-08T13:52:54

Second-in-power only to the king, General Oufkir is both hated and adored by the people of Morocco. After a failed coup d' état, however, he is killed, and the lives of his wife and six children...

A Confederacy of Dunces by John Kennedy Toole from 2020-04-30T01:29:29

We are proud to introduce to you, reader, LITOTES. LITOTES is the new line of aromatic experiences crafted and hand-poured by yours truly, Alexis and Kari. Starting Friday, May 1st, discover LIT...

Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng from 2020-04-24T02:52:29

Elena Richardson is a life-long resident of Shaker Heights, a suburb of Cleveland. It's a place where everything, from the color of residents' homes to the futures of their children, are approve...

Dear Committee Members by Julie Schumacher from 2020-04-16T03:00

A short, punchy novel that, according to Goodreads, "finally puts the 'pissed' back into epistolary." Dear Committee Members gives a full look into the late middle-age life of one Jason Fitger. ...

The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald from 2020-04-10T18:42:41

Under the always watching gaze of eyes above plays out a scene full of gaudiness and glamour. On this side of the earth, privileged people roam the ground aimlessly in search of their next distr...

The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson from 2020-04-02T15:59:27

Hyde yo’ kids! Hyde yo’ wife! A young doctor allows his obsession with the duality of human nature to lead him down a path littered with lies, murder, and destruction. His name is Doctor Henry J...

The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson from 2020-04-02T15:59:27

Hyde yo’ kids! Hyde yo’ wife! A young doctor allows his obsession with the duality of human nature to lead him down a path littered with lies, murder, and destruction. His name is Doctor Henry J...

And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie from 2020-03-26T17:52:32

Boom. So, listen. Eight people were invited to the LITTIEST party weekend ever. This fete-of-a-lifetime was on a private island in this bomb mansion, all expenses paid, all the Honey Jack they w...

The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson (Part 2) from 2020-03-19T02:23:19

It’s one of our favorite episodes ever! Join us for this thrilling conclusion to the rich stories of Ida Mae Gladney, George Swanson Starling, and Dr. Robert Joseph Pershing Foster — the three B...

The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson (Part 1) from 2020-03-12T02:00

The Coronavirus has nothing on Antebellum and Jim Crow south. This was America: Thousands of white families, including men, women, and children, standing for hours to watch Black Americans be disme...

Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway, by Susan Jeffers from 2020-03-05T03:19

Is fear the hairline to your inner Lebron James? Does it stop you from being great? Do you sometimes hear a negative voice inside of your head telling you you're not good enough? One psychologis...

Charlotte's Web, by E. B. White from 2020-02-27T05:00

This week we’re skipping YA and going all the way to the baby book aisle for a lovable true tale (who knows. Maybe.) about a farm, an intelligent spider, and a piglet with a heart of gold. Truth...

Such a Fun Age, by Kiley Reid from 2020-02-21T09:24:30

Such a Fun Age is a story contrasting who we are as individuals against the role society has cast us to play. It follows Emira Tucker, a black 25-year-old who feels she's failing at adult life, ...

Sula, by Toni Morrison from 2020-02-13T03:00

As the prolific poets TLC once said: What about your friends? Like T-Boz, Sula gets a little crazy, now and then. She may watch her mom burn to death or she may drown a neighborhood boy, and no,...

Bonus: The Chat We Couldn't Fit Into Our Last Episode, Catch And Kill by Ronan Farrow from 2020-02-06T05:00

Hey readers! Here's the chat we couldn't fit into the last episode.

Catch and Kill, by Ronan Farrow from 2020-02-06T01:00

CW/TW: We’re covering Catch and Kill, a book that goes into detail about the allegations made against disgraced film producer Harvey Weinstein. These allegations involve sexual assault, includin...

Pride and Prejudice, by Jane Austen from 2020-01-30T04:00

Have you ever been so embarrassed you thought you’d die? But did you die, though? Nope. You didn’t. So, you see, embarrassment is conquerable, and we’ll show you how to overcome a mortifying hum...

My Sister the Serial Killer, by Oyinkan Braithwaite from 2020-01-23T05:30

Am I my sister's keeper? Before diving into one of the most talked-about books of 2019, we discuss sadistic siblings. Who's to blame when a kid goes bad? And have you heard of the Han twins? All...

Educated, by Tara Westover from 2020-01-16T00:26:59

Have you ever had to cut someone out of your life? No phone calls, texts, and your friends know not to invite both of you to the same event? This week, our theme is inspired by Educated, a memoi...

Animal Farm, by George Orwell from 2020-01-10T02:01:32

Comrades! In this episode, Alexis and Kari tackle the good and bad of a compliant society and decide hugs are always optional. This week’s theme was inspired by the most Orwellian book we’ve eve...

The Woman in the Window, by A.J. Finn from 2020-01-10T00:29:39

Kari gets trapped in a Parisian hotel, Alexis ignores emergency alerts sent from the toilet, and A.J. Finn lies his way into a two-book/movie deal —  ALLEGEDLY, ALLEGEDLY! The theme of the week ...

Where The Crawdads Sing, by Delia Owens from 2020-01-09T05:00

For our first official episode, we’re getting real about loneliness and depression. What battles have we personally had with both, and what do the experts recommend for coping? This theme is ins...

Introducing the Lit Society Podcast from 2019-12-10T00:29:58

A podcast about books and drama — welcome to Lit Society! Coming Thursday, January 9th, 2020! Each Thursday, join life-long friends Kari and Alexis as they use literature to humorously explore p...