Lit Society: Books and Drama
229 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 137 ratingsLIT Society is the hilarious weekly book podcast that’s making a global community of listeners fall in love again with reading. Thursdays, join life-long friends Kari and Alexis as they use books to explore pop culture and personal peculiarities. From Tolstoy to Toni Morrison, this is the virtual book club for you!
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No Country for Old Men by Cormac McCarthy
April 25, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 116 MBWhat would you give for 2.4M dollars? Would you give up everything, and if so, in what order would you choose to abandon your life and everyone in it? One man must quickly decide his answer. What he chooses and what happens next is a story that uncovers the not-so-secret depravity of an entire country. The book: No Country for Old Men The author: Cormac McCarthy LET'S GET LIT!!! - View the video podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/@litsocietypod Find Alexis and Kari online: In...
ReLIT: Then She Was Gone by Lisa Jewell
April 18, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 123 MBThis episode was first published on April 14, 2022, and it's still one of our favorites. We return next week with a new episode covering No Country for Old Men by Cormac McCarthy. Enjoy! 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 others find their missing children before it was too late. Today, we discuss how that man, Jon Walsh, lost his son and...
Small Things like These by Claire Keegan
April 11, 2024 10:00 - 44 minutes - 60.8 MBNot all heroes wear capes or have long epic trilogies written about them. Some live quiet lives, doing what they can to protect the most vulnerable. In a small Irish town, one man must choose if he'll become a hero or remain a silent enabler of a horrific system perpetrated by the church of his community. The book: Small Things Like These The author: Claire Keegan LET'S GET LIT!!! - View the video podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/@litsocietypod Find Alexis and Kari online...
The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead
April 04, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 106 MBAn enslaved woman on a cotton plantation is considered an outcast by her fellow Africans, and as she comes into womanhood, her problems increase. What will she decide when a new enslaved man, Caesar, invites her to escape? The book: The Underground Railroad The author: Colson Whitehead LET'S GET LIT!!! - View the video podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/@litsocietypod Find Alexis and Kari online: Instagram — www.instagram.com/litsocietypod Twitter — www.twitter.com/litsocietypod ...
ReLIT: The Complete Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi
March 28, 2024 12:37 - 1 hour - 98.4 MBAlexis and Kari are on a well-deserved break this week, so we'd like to share one of their favorite past episodes with you, The LITeratti. This week's theme, How to Survive a Crisis, is inspired by an amazing non-fic graphic novel, now turned into a film! One girl, the beloved only child of progressive parents, is sent to school in Austria. This is the story of her childhood, growing up in a time of war and revolution. Her parents hope that she'll escape what they see as Iran's oppressive...
The Catch Me If You Can: One Woman's Journey to Every Country in the World by Jessica Nabongo
March 21, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 110 MBWhy do you travel? Is relaxation your strongest motivation, or is it a desire to fill your IG feed with enviable photos? Do you look for comfort when abroad? Or do you hunger to taste the culture of others? Would you like to be treated like royalty? Or do you humbly present yourself as a guest in the home of another? One woman shares with us her travel philosophy as she strives to become the first Black woman to visit every country in the world. The woman: Jessica Nabongo The book: The Cat...
Losing the Signal: The Untold Story Behind the Extraordinary Rise and Spectacular Fall of BlackBerry
March 14, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 96.6 MBWhen should you give your kids cell phones, and what's the best way to teach a child about technology? We discover the answer in this episode's theme of the week, but first — It is a riveting story of a company that toppled global giants before succumbing to the ruthlessly competitive forces of Silicon Valley. The book: Losing the Signal: The Untold Story Behind the Extraordinary Rise and Spectacular Fall of BlackBerry The authors: Jacquie McNish and Sean Silcoff LET'S GET LIT! - V...
The Marsh King's Daughter by Karen Dionne
March 07, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 103 MBDo you have what it takes to endure in the wilderness if lost? Chances are you have everything you need to survive in your backpack. In this week's themed discussion, we'll explain how to use your tools to live another day if lost. Share this episode with your hike-loving friend. Then, it's on to our book. Helena has a loving husband and two beautiful daughters, but there is a deadly secret she's never told them. It is the mystery of her past, who she is and where she's from. When Helen...
I Am Not Your Negro by James Baldwin
February 29, 2024 11:00 - 45 minutes - 62.5 MBA filmmaker pulls together a writer's unfinished work to reveal truths about racial relations in America. The writer: James Baldwin The book: I Am Not Your Negro LET'S GET LIT! - View the video podcast here: https://youtu.be/OXCf8CaUJ2Q Find Alexis and Kari online: Instagram — www.instagram.com/litsocietypod; Twitter — www.twitter.com/litsocietypod; Facebook — www.facebook.com/LitSocietyPod; and our website www.LitSocietyPod.com. Get in on the conversation by using #booksand...
Oppenheimer’s Biography: The Real Story Behind the Movie (Part 2)
February 22, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 83.6 MBOne of the most iconic figures of the 21st century faces the impact of a life-threatening conspiracy. After serving his country for decades, Oppenheimer's government proceeded on a campaign to take down this leader and burn his world to the root. This is the thrilling conclusion of American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer. The Book: American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer The Authors: Kai Bird and Martin J. Sherwin LET'S ...
Oppenheimer’s Biography: The Real Story Behind the Movie (Part 1)
February 15, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 94.9 MBA brilliant and ambitious physicist whose connection to communism makes the FBI suspicious pushes through moral dilemmas to become the father of the atomic bomb. The Book: American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer The Authors: Kai Bird and Martin J. Sherwin LET'S GET LIT! - View the video podcast here: https://youtu.be/OXCf8CaUJ2Q Find Alexis and Kari online: Instagram — www.instagram.com/litsocietypod; Twitter — www.twitter.com/litsocietypod; Fa...
Falling by T.J. Newman
February 08, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 107 MBYou just boarded a flight to New York. There are one hundred and forty-three other passengers onboard. What you don't know is that your pilot's family was kidnapped thirty minutes before the flight. For his family to live, everyone on your plane must die. The only way the family will survive is if the pilot follows his orders and crashes the plane. Enjoy the flight. The Book: Falling The Author: T.J. Newman LET'S GET LIT! - View the video podcast here: https://youtu.be/OXCf8CaUJ2Q ...
The book is better - Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann
February 01, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 112 MBSEASON 5 IS HERE - and our first book is a doozie! The year is 1920, and the wealthiest people on earth all belong to one Native American tribe, The Osage Nation of Oklahoma. Soon, a trail of corpses unearths a sinister plot involving greed, murder, and the foundation of the FBI. After a spoiler-filled discussion, we'll break down some of history's most notorious American crime cases. The Book: Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI The Author: David Gr...
Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann
February 01, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 112 MBSEASON 5 IS HERE - and our first book is a doozie! The year is 1920, and the wealthiest people on earth all belong to one Native American tribe, The Osage Nation of Oklahoma. Soon, a trail of corpses unearths a sinister plot involving greed, murder, and the foundation of the FBI. After a spoiler-filled discussion, we'll break down some of history's most notorious American crime cases. The Book: Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI The Author: David Gr...
ReLIT: Harlem Shuffle by Colson Whitehead
December 14, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 89.8 MBHi 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 again with all of you. This week, we're rediscovering the thrilling heist of Harlem Shuffle by two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Colson Whitehead. Looking for something new? Check us out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@litsocietypod Support our show and grab something bookish chic at our boutique: ht...
ReLIT: Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson (Now a miniseries on HULU)
December 07, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 91.5 MBHi 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 again with all of you. This week, we're rediscovering the book Black Cake, now an Oprah-produced miniseries on Hulu. Looking for something new? Check us out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@litsocietypod Support our show and grab something bookish chic at our boutique: https://www.litsocietypodshop....
ReLIT: The Meaning of Mariah Carey by Mariah Carey and Michaela Angela Davis
November 30, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 115 MBHi 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 again with all of you. This week is for the LAMBLY. Mariah Carey is a girl from New York State with Irish and Black American roots. She has a father, mother, brother, and sister but no family. What she does have is the following: The most weeks at number one on Billboard's Hot 100 Chart for any artist in...
Our Favorite Books from 2023 and the Books we Hated (*ahem* liked the least)
November 23, 2023 11:00 - 58 minutes - 79.7 MBWhile 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, unexplored genres, and captivating conversations with authors and bibliophiles alike. Stay connected with us on YouTube, where we'll share weekly bonus content (https://www.youtube.com/@LitSocietyPod). To our incredible listeners who have journeyed with us through the pages year after year, thank you ...
Thicker Than Water by Kerry Washington
November 16, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 148 MBPopular 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 nervous hesitations let her know something is wrong. She turns her car around, drives to the home, and sits in the living of the people she's known all her life as mom and dad, her protectors, her withholding parents. There, in that familiar home, they share a secret that begins to unravel the loose end...
Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck
November 09, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 91.3 MBTwo 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 their life's purpose, but it is as unreachable as happiness. The men: George and Lennie The book: Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck LET'S GET LIT! View the video podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/@litsocietypod Find Alexis and Kari online: Instagram — www.instagram.com/litsoci...
The Woman in Me by Britney Spears
November 02, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 126 MBIn 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 The book: The Woman in Me LET'S GET LIT! View the video podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/@litsocietypod THEME OF THE WEEK SOURCES: PBS: https://www.pbs.org/opb/historydetectives/feature/20th-century-music/#:~:text=The%20most%20important%20influence%20on,within%20the%20bonds%20of%20slave...
King Lear: Reason in Madness
October 27, 2023 10:00 - 28 minutes - 38.5 MBSURPRISE! 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! Each episode explores plays from Macbeth to A Midsummer Night's Dream in a way anyone can easily understand, created by some of America's most captivating playwrights, directors, and composers and performed by awarded stage and screen actors. This preview features the one and only Keith David. You know him from classic films such as Barbershop, ...
Worthy by Jada Pinkett Smith
October 26, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 163 MBFrom 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 megastar Will Smith, but this is her life, her story, in her own words. The actress/mother/daughter/friend/wife/mother: Jada Pinkett Smith The book: Worthy by Jada Pinkett Smith YOU'RE LISTENING TO LIT SOCIETY LET'S GET LIT! View the video podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/@litsociet...
The President’s Daughter Novel by Bill Clinton and James Patterson (Part 2)
October 19, 2023 10:00 - 58 minutes - 80.5 MBThe 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 significant moment of his life. Will he be successful? Is more at stake in this mission than he realizes? The book: This is PART 2 of The President's Daughter by Bill Clinton and James Patterson YOU'RE LISTENING TO LIT SOCIETY LET'S GET LIT! View the video podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/@li...
The President’s Daughter by Bill Clinton and James Patterson
October 12, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 118 MBBloodthirsty 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'll ever bring his baby girl home safely. The Book: The President's Daughter by Bill Clinton and James Patterson LET'S GET LIT!!! View the video podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/@litsocietypod Find Alexis and Kari online: Instagram — www.instagram.com/litsocietypod Twitte...
Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates
October 05, 2023 10:00 - 47 minutes - 65.6 MBIn 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 Coates The Book: BETWEEN THE WORLD AND ME BY TA-NEHISI COATES LET'S GET LIT!!! *Businesses from our theme of the week: Not Ok (App) by Hannah and Charlie Lucas: https://www.notokapp.com/ George Hofstetter: https://www.georgehofstettertechnologies.com/about Moziah and Mo's Bows: https://mosbowsmemphis...
Because I Could Not Stop for Death by Amanda Flower
September 28, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 88.3 MBWilla 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 capital alongside her benevolent employer, a strange and mysterious woman invested in the case's outcome. The benevolent employer: Emily Dickenson The Book: Because I Could Not Stop for Death by Amanda Flower LET'S GET LIT!!! - View the video podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/@litsocietyp...
None of This Is True: A Novel by Lisa Jewell (SPOILER-FREE)
September 21, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 93.4 MBAlex 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 her transformation story as she steps out of her tainted world into a new life. The book: None of This Is True: A Novel by Lisa Jewell LET'S GET LIT!!! - View the video podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/@litsocietypod Find Alexis and Kari online: Instagram — www.instagram.com...
No Longer at Ease by Chinua Achebe
September 14, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 106 MBObi 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 and corruption, but Obi is determined never to accept an illegal payment and never compromise his principles. But as his black-and-white world becomes grey, he must wrestle with who he truly is versus who he'd like to believe himself to be. Does his African culture and Western lifestyle render him a hypocri...
ReLIT: Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe
September 07, 2023 12:05 - 1 hour - 87.9 MBHi 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 in the 1960s, No Longer at Ease is the second work of Achebe's African Trilogy. It deals with themes such as cultural integrity versus colonialization and assimilation. If you're stateside, enjoy your long weekend, and wherever you are in the world, we hope this book makes you feel something extraordinary, as it...
ReLIT: Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi
August 31, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 142 MBHi 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 Longer at Ease is the second work of Achebe's African Trilogy, which begins with the distinguished High School required read Things Fall Apart. It deals with themes such as cultural integrity versus colonialization and assimilation. So, this week, we thought it's fitting to revisit one of our favorite works of h...
Franchise: The Golden Arches in Black America by Marcia Chatelain
August 24, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 83.4 MBFrom 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 discussions about this book for years to come!) LET'S GET LIT! - View the video podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/@litsocietypod Find Alexis and Kari online: Instagram — www.instagram.com/litsocietypod Twitter — www.twitter.com/litsocietypod Facebook — www.facebook.com/LitSocietyPod Our ...
Yellowface by R. F. Kuang
August 17, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 89.8 MBAthena 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 personal gain? After diving into the plot of this week's book, we'll discuss the question that keeps popping up while reading Yellowface: Is it right for authors to write about cultures outside of their own? Here's an honest discussion about a reoccurring topic in our nuevo-woke culture. This week's ...
The House of Eve by Sadeqa Johnson
August 10, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 111 MBIn 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 imagined and in the end, they must fight for their destiny and future, alone or lonely. The girls becoming women: Ruby and Eleanor The book: The House of Eve by Sadeqa Johnson LET'S GET LIT!!! - View the video podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/@litsocietypod Find Alexis and Kari online: ...
The Perfect Nanny: A Novel by Leïla Slimani
August 03, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 85.8 MBMyriam 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, her family finds and hires the perfect nanny, a woman who is in many ways a child but utterly devoted to her duty and the children. She goes above and beyond consistently, but at what point is beyond too far? As the family realizes they cannot function without the nanny, love turns to jealousy, and de...
The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder by David Grann
July 27, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBAn 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 the very ideology of colonialization. In this true story, who will live, who will die, and which side will be proved right by history? LET'S GET LIT!!! - View the video podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/@litsocietypod Find Alexis and Kari online: Instagram — www.instagram.com/litsociet...
Room by Emma Donoghue
July 20, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 115 MBBefore 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 out "HELP!" along with your name. Go for the eyeballs. Of course, there are a few more tips here that we hope you'll never need. Then, on to our book... A five-year-old boy lets us into his world by describing what he loves, his mom, Dora the Explorer, and his room. But as we spend more time with Jack, we realize s...
Wrong Place Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister
July 13, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 87.1 MBCan 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 but notices a shadowy figure catching up to him. In an instant, one of the men is dead. After a restless night, the woman awakes ... to yesterday. The woman: Jen Brotherhood The book: Wrong Place Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister And you're listening to LIT Society. LET'S GET LIT! - View the video podcas...
Book Recommendations Based on Your Favorite Tyler Perry Movie (PART 2)
July 11, 2023 10:00 - 5 minutes - 8.2 MBBONUS: 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 opinion of Mr. Perry and his plays and films. No matter what you think of Tyler Perry, his work is undeniably prolific, life-changing, and unforgettable. So here is your future favorite book based on your favorite Tyler Perry movie. Let's get to it! - View the video podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/@litsoc...
ReLIT: The Wedding by Dorothy West
July 06, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 122 MB(っ◔◡◔)っ ♥ ReLIT ♥ The Wedding by Dorothy West 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. Then, on to our book... There’s death in the air, even though this summer on the island of Martha’s Vineyard, a wealthy, upper-class Black American beauty is planning her wedding to a white jazz musician of little means. Her eagerness to pursue a new l...
Book Recommendations Based on Your Favorite Tyler Perry Movie (PART 1)
July 05, 2023 23:01 - 7 minutes - 10.2 MBBONUS: 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 undeniably prolific, life-changing, and unforgettable. Sir Perry is throwing babies out of windows and paraplegics into bathtubs. And we let him. We've worked with the scientists at NASA to develop a formula for finding a reader's favorite book based on their favorite Tyler Perry movie. So here is your future favo...
Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo
June 29, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 115 MBFlight 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 Republic. Today, we're diving into the details of that historic tragedy. Then it's on to our book, a unique novel written in poetic stanzas: A tragedy in the sky forces two girls and their families on the ground to unpack their secrets, carry them across waters, and breathe life into a truth they've ...
The Man Who Died Twice by Richard Osman
June 22, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 89.4 MBVisit Brooklinen.com today and receive a special discount plus free shipping on orders of $100+ with code [litsociety]. Grab Kari's "MORRISON" t-shirt here: https://www.litsocietypodshop.com/products/womens-relaxed-t-shirt A member of the Thursday Murder Club has received a letter from a dead man inviting her over for tea. The mystery that unravels next will involve more than the police. To crack this case, they'll need a drug dealer, an international broker, MI5, and 20M in diamonds...
The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman (Part 2)
June 15, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBVisit Brooklinen.com today and receive a special discount plus free shipping on orders of $100+ with code [litsociety]. After painfully losing her three children, a young wife is filled with joy when she and her husband find a newborn baby in an abandoned boat. She cajoles her husband into keeping the little girl, reasoning that she must be an orphan needing their help. But when they unexpectedly meet the biological mother years later, they must also meet the consequences of their choices ...
Keke Palmer said Jay Gatsby is black. Is it true?
June 13, 2023 10:00 - 9 minutes - 12.8 MBBONUS: 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 radar. In the first season of our podcast, April 10th, 2020, we covered The Great Gatsby. This week, everyone's favorite play cousin, Keke Palmer, brought up a well-known theory regarding the story: Jay Gatsby was a black man, and Fitzgerald hid the evidence in plain sight within the dialogue and descri...
The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman (Part 1)
June 08, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 107 MBThe 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 woman. They fall in love. Their small family begins living on an isolated isle off the coast, guarding a lighthouse. Away from the eyes of anyone they've ever known, left to their own devices, they will make a decision and cross a line to a place from which they can never return. The man and woman: Tom...
Black Girls Must Die Exhausted by Jayne Allen
June 01, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 108 MBTabitha 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 life may not be going to plan when her doctor gives her unexpected news that forces her to take a hard look at herself and her values. Will she pull it together in time to save the most precious thing she's ever wanted? Or will her ideal future be snatched from her grasp forever? The book? Black Gi...
Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare
May 25, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 90 MBTwo 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 curtain, we will experience love, desperation, and the destructive nature of hatred. The lovers? Romeo and Juliet The play? Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare LET'S GET LIT! - View the video podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/@litsocietypod Find Alexis and Kari online: Instagram — ww...
Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike by Phil Knight
May 18, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBChecks 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 creating an athletic shoe worn by winners around the world. Following him from the columns of Greece to the boardrooms of Japan, we watch courtside as he builds an iconic brand that is today a part of global culture and fashion. The young runner with a dream? Phil Knight. The book? Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Crea...
ReLIT: American Spy by Lauren Wilkinson
May 11, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 97.3 MBWe 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 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. Her mission will take her from the high rises of New York to the roads of West Africa to the island of her motherland. Will she have what it takes whe...