Kari Herrera And Alexis Honoria

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Lit Society: Books and DramaIn Cold Blood by Truman CapoteThe chilling true story of a brutal family murder in a small Kansas town—and the two drifters who committed it. With haunting detail and literary precision, Truman Capote delves into the minds of the killers, the grief of the community, and the fragile boundary between good and evil. The Book: In Cold Blood Let's Get LIT! Links & Resources: Grab your Digital Reading Journal here: ETSY or Patreon Want more bookish fun? Check out our archive of episodes! (www.LITSocietyPod.com) Shop Kari's collection of luxury literary-themed can...2025-05-221h 06

Lit Society: Books and DramaPREVIEW - The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah (Part 2)Two sisters in Nazi-occupied France choose different paths—one struggles to protect her daughter while living under enemy rule, the other risks everything to join the Resistance. This is a heartbreaking and inspiring tale of survival and sacrifice that celebrates the extraordinary strength of women in the face of unimaginable odds. The book: The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah Let's get LIT! Links & Resources: Grab your Digital Reading Journal here: ETSY or Patreon Want more bookish fun? Check out our archive of episodes! (www.LITSocietyPod.com) Shop Kari's collection of luxury literary-themed candles at...2025-05-1620 min

Lit Society: Books and DramaThe Nightingale by Kristin Hannah (Part 1)Set in Nazi-occupied France, The Nightingale follows two sisters—one cautious and reserved, the other bold and rebellious—as they each fight to survive and resist in their own way. As war tests their courage and loyalty, both women are drawn into dangerous choices that will define their legacy. The book: The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah Let's get LIT! Links & Resources: Grab your Digital Reading Journal here: ETSY or Patreon Want more bookish fun? Check out our archive of episodes! (www.LITSocietyPod.com) Shop Kari's collection of luxury literary-themed candles at www.lovel...2025-05-081h 05

Lit Society: Books and DramaRecitatif by Toni MorrisonTwo girls from different racial backgrounds meet in a shelter and form a complicated, lifelong bond. As they reunite at various points in their lives, shifting memories and buried prejudices force them—and the reader—to confront how race, class, and personal history shape perception. The result is a reading experience as powerful as it is provocative. The short story: Recitatif by Toni Morrison Let's get LIT! Links & Resources: Grab your Digital Reading Journal here: ETSY or Patreon Want more bookish fun? Check out our archive of episodes! (www.LITSocietyPod.com) Shop Kari...2025-05-0148 min

Lit Society: Books and DramaTinker Tailor Soldier Spy by John le CarréIn the shadowy depths of the Cold War, retired British intelligence officer George Smiley is called back to uncover a Soviet mole buried deep within the highest ranks of MI6. Smiley must outwit an enemy hiding in plain sight as he navigates a treacherous world of half-truths, betrayal, and old loyalties. Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy is a subtle, cerebral, and utterly gripping masterclass in espionage fiction. Let's get LIT! Links & Resources: Grab your Digital Reading Journal here: ETSY or Patreon Want more bookish fun? Check out our archive of episodes! (ww...2025-04-2420 min

Lit Society: Books and DramaTwo Parts Sugar, One Part Murder by Valerie BurnsAfter Maddy Montgomery is left at the altar by her Fiance, M.D., she learns she's inherited her aunt's bakery and decides to start anew in Small Town, Michigan. But not even a week after her move, Maddy finds herself the prime suspect in a real-life murder. Will our designer-label-loving heroine solve the case before her Gucci goose is cooked? Let's get LIT! Links & Resources: Grab your Digital Reading Journal here: ETSY or Patreon Want more bookish fun? Check out our archive of episodes! (www.LITSocietyPod.com) Shop Kari's...2025-04-181h 12

Lit Society: Books and DramaCareless People by Sarah Wynn-WilliamsCareless People is a riveting exposé that uncovers how ambition and entitlement at the highest levels of power can erode truth, ethics, and democracy itself. Through gripping storytelling, Sarah Wynn-Williams delivers a chilling reminder of what's lost when idealism gives way to unchecked greed. Let's get LIT! Links & Resources: Grab your Digital Reading Journal here: ETSY or Patreon Want more bookish fun? Check out our archive of episodes! (www.LITSocietyPod.com) Shop Kari's collection of luxury literary-themed candles at www.lovelitotes.com. Find Alexis and Kari online: ...2025-04-1050 min

Lit Society: Books and DramaThe Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón (Part 2)To hear this episode in full, subscribe to LIT Society on Patreon. We begin this week's episode with a tour of hidden and secret libraries worldwide (2:00). Then, let's continue with the conclusion of The Shadow of the Wind (10:45). Daniel unravels the tragic end of Julián Carax, uncovers a heartbreaking love story buried beneath layers of deception, vengeance, and sacrifice. In a climactic confrontation, long-hidden truths come to light, offering both closure and redemption to those haunted by the past. With its breathtaking twists and a profoundly satisfying resolution, The Shadow of the Wind leaves readers fascinated, p...2025-03-2723 min

Lit Society: Books and DramaThe Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón (Part 1)In post-war Barcelona, a young boy named Daniel discovers a mysterious novel, The Shadow of the Wind, only to learn that someone has been systematically destroying every copy of the author's works. As he delves into the book's secrets, Daniel becomes entangled in a dark, decades-old mystery of love, betrayal, and revenge that mirrors the story within the pages. Atmospheric, haunting, and full of twists, Carlos Ruiz Zafón's novel is a captivating ode to literature and its secrets. 00:00 Intro 01:30 A Game: WAS THE BOOK BANNED? 26:43 Who was Carlos Ruiz Zafón, the author? 32:30 A...2025-03-201h 26

Lit Society: Books and DramaThe Collected Regrets of Clover by Mikki BrammerThis is a Patreon Member Exclusive Episode (PMEE), meaning you must be a paid member of our Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/c/litsocietypod) to hear the entire episode. Today's book is about a death doula who attends death cafes to avoid pragmatically taking hold of her own life. If you have no idea what a death doula or a death cafe is, listen on. We'll break it down. America's biggest city is full of people dying alone, filled with regrets. Clover wants to change that, and so she becomes a death doula, a professional who sits...2025-03-1337 min

Lit Society: Books and DramaFinlay Donovan Is Killing It: A Novel by Elle Cosimano [Preview]Listen to the full episode for free on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/litsocietypod/membership. Thanks to her lying ex-husband, Finlay juggles two kids, a deadline for her next book and her sanity. If that's not enough, she soon finds herself working against the Russian Mafia as the prime suspect in the disappearance of one of their top men! Will she escape this predicament without losing her kids and her freedom? LET'S GET LIT! Before we dive into the plot, we discuss Terrible Crimes Solved in Surprising Ways. Source for this discussion: Business I...2024-10-2455 min

Lit Society: Books and DramaReLIT: The Complete Persepolis by Marjane SatrapiAlexis 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 regime. Together, she and her country m...2024-03-281h 11

Lit Society: Books and DramaReLIT: Harlem Shuffle by Colson WhiteheadHi 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: https://www.litsocietypodshop.com/ View the three Black Cake recipes we chose: https://www.litsocietypod.com/blac...2023-12-141h 05

Lit Society: Books and DramaReLIT: Homegoing by Yaa GyasiHi 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 historical fiction that also tackles these themes in a b...2023-08-311h 43

Lit Society: Books and DramaThe Man Who Died Twice by Richard OsmanVisit 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 member of the club: Elizabeth The book: The Man Who D...2023-06-221h 05

Lit Society: Books and DramaGet Good with Money: Ten Simple Steps to Becoming Financially Whole by Tiffany AlicheLove Kari's LIT mug? Grab your own! | https://www.litsocietypodshop.com/ ◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️ It's 2009, and Tiffany, an intelligent, hard-working, first-generation American, faces foreclosure and bankruptcy. How did this happen? More importantly, how can you be sure this never happens to you?! Fortunately, this is only the beginning of Tiffany's story. She will soon morph into the fantastic financial forerunner she is today and host of her own - actually useful - Netflix series. But first, she needed to Get Good with Money! You're listening to LIT Society. LET'S GET LIT! - View the video podcast here...2023-04-131h 14

Lit Society: Books and DramaReLIT: Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy (Part 1)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. 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: Moscow, St. Petersburg, and the countryside. Noblemen and women are eating, drinking, marrying, and living. Among these aristocrats stands one woman who personifies beauty and grace. This woman catches the ey...2022-12-221h 22

Lit Society: Books and DramaOur Favorite Books from Season ThreeThey 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? Let us know! A few episodes we mention include: Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi: https://www.litsocietypod.com/homegoing-by-yaa-gyasi/ Harlem Shuffle by Colson Whitehead: https://www.litsocietypod.com/harlem-shuffle-by-colson-whitehead/ His Only Wife by Peace Adzo Medie: https://www.litsocietypod.com/his-only-wife-by-peace-adzo-medie-and-arranged-marriages/ The Other Bennet Sister by Janice Hadlow: https://www.litsocietypod.com/the-other-bennet-sister-by-janice-hadlow-part-1/ The Other Black Girl by Zakiya Dalila...2022-12-0152 min

Lit Society: Books and DramaSeason Finale: I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdyDoes 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. In this memoir, she gets frank about her struggles under the hands of an abusive stage mom in an industry that could care less if she lived or died. Others chose her path starting at the age of eight. Ever since, she has been pretending for her family, herself, and the world. The actress: Jennette Mc...2022-11-171h 37

Lit Society: Books and DramaA Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee WilliamsWhat 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 realize you're in a poisonous partnership. Then, on to our book, er play... Her lips talk of wealth, grace, and power, but her eyes beg for forgiveness and grace. Blanche DuBois walks into her sister Stella's life after years of absence, unannounced, needing a place to live. Stella's husband, however, is angered by the woman's pride and pretentiousness. In the end, desire...2022-11-0357 min

Lit Society: Books and DramaGood Girl, Bad Blood: The Sequel to A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder by Holly JacksonDo 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 Syed were recently dropped. This exoneration arrived over 20 years too late for the victim's family, Syed's family and friends, and Syed himself. After listening to the first season of Serial for the 32nd time, we were left wondering – did any good come from opening this can of worms, or did the podcast only cause more pain than necessary to those affected by the murder? Let's ta...2022-10-271h 27

Lit Society: Books and DramaWILD CARD: Fences, a Play by August WIlsonIs 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 changing and leaving Troy behind. Will he adapt or become imprisoned by the fences built around him? Before diving into this week's story, we discuss a theme inspired by the play: The Negro League. How much do you know about the Negro Leagues? Who were its star players, and from where in the world did they originate...2022-10-061h 09

Lit Society: Books and DramaThe Hound of the Baskervilles by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle 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 thought. We'll be honest. Kari led this discussion, and it's kind of all over the place. Then, on to our book... A local philanthropic gentleman is slashed to death in the dead of night. The killer is suspected to be an unworldly hound - a dog larger than any earthly dog, fierce and fiery in appearance. However, one detective sets sights on finding the truth and ex...2022-09-1557 min

Lit Society: Books and DramaEverything, Everything by Nicola YoonRemember "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 funny. However, the actual disease is not. Alexis takes away one of our remaining joys in life by sharing the story of the real "Bubble Boy." Then, on to our book... Deathly allergic to everything on earth, Maddy must spend her life inside her home with only her mother and nurse for company. She passes the time with surprising optimism, reading books, watching movies...2022-07-281h 10

Lit Society: Books and DramaInvisible Girl: A Novel by Lisa JewellAfter 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 sources get so sensational? These ponderings lead us to this week's theme: How to Avoid Misleading Information in the News and Social Media. Alexis walks us through how to avoid information that's sponsored and biased. Then, on to our book. Cate's quiet English neighborhood has experienced several sexual assaults, and one beautiful young girl is missing. Across from Cate's family's home, police...2022-07-071h 26

Lit Society: Books and DramaHarlem Shuffle by Colson WhiteheadThis 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 Carney worked his way through college and now owns his own furniture store in 1960s Harlem. He's a family man living the American dream, but some dreams are no different than nightmares. Fighting both familial and internal influences, Carney must outlast three separate heists to secure the lives of those he loves most. Will he survive? Or will this man lose himself trying to...2022-06-161h 05

Lit Society: Books and DramaTheir Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale HurstonAmerica'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? Alexis has the details. Then, it's on to our book... This Harlem Renaissance classic is the story of a woman too beautiful to be trusted and too innocent to be cautious. She battles nearly debilitating loneliness, floating through life unseen, despite marrying twice. At a time she least expected, she finds love and that love takes her on a journey of self-discovery to inner, untouchable liberation.2022-05-191h 15

Lit Society: Books and DramaWild Card: Song Lyrics and Musical Storytelling (f/Author Dawnie Walton)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 than happy to oblige). Joining us this week is acclaimed author Dawnie Walton. A seasoned publication editor turned novelist - Walton has worked for Essence and Entertainment Weekly, to name only a few. Her experience gives her first-hand knowledge of both the music and publishing industries. The Final Revival of Opal and Nev, her debut novel, is a fictional story written as a rea...2022-05-051h 01

Lit Society: Books and DramaReLIT: The Silent Patient by Alex MichaelidesWe'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 married to one of the best-looking fashion photographers in the world. Her life is seemingly perfect, so it is so unbelievable that she'd shoot her husband five times in the face and then refuse to speak again. What happened to push her over the edge? It becomes the mission of psychotherapist Theo Faber to find the answer. Will he succeed without losing himself in the process?2022-04-071h 16

Lit Society: Books and DramaDeath on the Nile by Agatha ChristiePack 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 for our book: Suffering through his retirement, a world-renowned detective stumbles upon a glamorous young heiress and her new husband. Quickly, he discovers a love triangle that ends in a murder. Wealthy and beautiful, the victim is not short of enemies, but the person who did the deed was incredibly close. Will our detective find the culprit before another life is tragically cut...2022-03-171h 13

Lit Society: Books and DramaInterview with Lisa Genova, American Neuroscientist and Author of Still AliceAlexis 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.lisagenova.com/ __________ Find Alexis and Kari online: Instagram — www.instagram.com/litsocietypod/; Twitter — twitter.com/litsocietypod; Facebook — www.facebook.com/LitSocietyPod/; and our website www.LitSocietyPod.com. Get in on the conversation by using #booksanddrama. 2022-03-0934 min

Lit Society: Books and DramaWild Card: Memories, and How to Remember What Matters (No Book)👩🏾‍🏫 🧑🏾‍🏫 Our Independent Bookstore of the Month: Café con Libros 724 Prospect Pl, Brooklyn, NY 11216 https://www.cafeconlibrosbk.com/ _________________________________________ It’s the first episode of the month, and you know what that means – A WILD CARD EPISODE! We’re discussing memories, and how to remember what matters. This is the first wild card episode produced by Alexis and it’s AMAZING. She takes us through the inner workings of our minds and ties this complex subject to her favorite animated movie. We’ll conclude with a few tips on how to improve your memory today...2022-03-031h 01

Lit Society: Books and DramaAmerican Spy by Lauren Wilkinson🕵🏽‍♀️ 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 when the time comes to pull the trigger, or will she find herself on the wrong side of the gun? Before diving into our book, we'll learn the truth about a woman many know as Mary Bows...2022-02-241h 10

Lit Society: Books and DramaHow To Journal for Improved Mental Heath (f/ Netflix’s Jo Franco) | Season 3 Premiere (No Book)👩🏾‍🏫 🧑🏾‍🏫 Our Independent Bookstore of the Month: Semicolon Bookstore & Gallery 1714 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622 https://www.semicolonchi.com/ _________________________________________ 🗣 Season three of LIT Society is here, and we’re proud to sit down for a chat with the gorgeous Jo Franco of Netflix’s hit travel series The World’s Most Amazing Vacation Rentals. Before conquering the world of travel vlogging for nearly a decade, learning countless languages, achieving her entrepreneurial dreams, and becoming a co-host for Netflix, Jo Franco was a writer. In 2020, she founded JoClub, an online community for journalers...2022-02-0352 min

Lit Society: Books and DramaReLIT: The Strange Case of Doctor Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson 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 episode on January 13th, 2022, the start of our THIRD SEASON. 'Til then, we're ecstatic to share with you the shows still living rent-free in our heads. 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...2022-01-061h 08

Lit Society: Books and DramaReLIT: Feel The Fear And Do It Anyway by Susan JeffersHey, 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, 2022, the start of our THIRD SEASON. 'Til then, we're ecstatic to share with you the shows still living rent-free in our heads. 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 psychologist wants you to take control of that voice...2021-12-3046 min

Lit Society: Books and DramaReLIT: A Confederacy of Dunces by John Kennedy TooleWe'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, we're ecstatic to share with you the shows still living rent-free in our heads. And now for the crass: The life of the sometimes-brilliant Ignatius J. Reilly is one comedic tragedy after another. He lives with his mother, dresses funny, isn't particularly charming, but has enough self-assurance to compensate for all he's lacking — or at least that's what he tells himself. In A Co...2021-12-231h 21

Lit Society: Books and DramaReLIT: Kindred by Octavia E. ButlerThis 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! We're sharing the tools we all need for putting up with other people's (adult) children. Then, it's on to our book: The first published science fiction novel written by a black woman, it is the story of a 26-year-old writer living in California. She is inexplicably ripped from her home and thrown into antebellum Maryland one ordinary day. On the other side awaits...2021-12-161h 46

Lit Society: Books and DramaReLIT: Such a Fun Age by Kiley ReidThis 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 has cast us to play. It follows Emira Tucker, a black 25-year-old who feels she's failing at adult life, and her white 30-something boss Alix who teeters around her own looming failures. As the two make efforts to dissolve their differences, a shocking realization shows the futility of doing the right thing for the wrong reasons. And speaking of the "A" w...2021-12-091h 33

Lit Society: Books and DramaSPOILERS!!! Our Favorite Dramatic Readings from Seasons 1 and 2🗣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 the weirdest thing we do – dramatic readings of our favorite passages from our favorite (and least favorite) books. We've taken sections from past shows and stuffed them into one very strange episode. Please note! There will be spoilers. So, if you haven't read ALL the books below, maybe don't listen to this episode. Instead, plant a tree and call your mom. Okay...2021-12-0239 min

Lit Society: Books and DramaOur Favorite Books from Season Two 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 our podcast or a long-time listener, this is an excellent episode to find the books and discussion we enjoyed the most. Which of these recommended reads are you bringing on your road trips and vacations this year? Let us know on social media or email us at AskUs@LITSocietyPod.com. A few of the episodes we mention...2021-11-251h 04

Lit Society: Books and DramaLet‘s Talk About PASSING, the New Movie on Netflix 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, Netflix recently released a movie adaptation of that book, and we need to talk about it. Oooo chile, this movie! The setting is Harlen in the 1920s. One Black woman, who sometimes passes as white, finds her world upended when her life becomes intertwined with a former childhood friend who's passing as white. Rebecca Hall (The Prestige, Iron Man 3...2021-11-231h 05

Lit Society: Books and DramaWill by Will Smith | Season FinaleIT'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. To close out the second season, Alexis has created a game you're sure to love: Is it a Song or a Movie? Guess correctly for a chance to win a virtual, nontransferable prize worth no monetary sum and which we will never provide you. Then, on to this week's book... Moved to overcome the trauma of his youth, he attempts to build...2021-11-181h 45

Lit Society: Books and DramaCharlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald DahlWho 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 treat. We'll tell you the story of a town that experienced the unthinkable, Death by Chocolate! Then, on to our book: There are books – some big, some tall That make you feel as if you're small And like a kid who loves a story You'll start to laugh at gloom that's gory 'Cause at the center of this tale There is a m...2021-11-111h 06

Lit Society: Books and DramaPassing by Nella LarsenThis 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: One woman finds her past sitting across a room, and, against her better judgment, she starts down a path that goes against everything she is and ever has been. In the end, she will find rest and security only through the sacrifice of another. The woman: Irene Redfield The book: Passing by Nella Larsen LET'S GET LIT! Find Alexis and Kari online: Instagram — www.instagram.com/li...2021-11-041h 19

Lit Society: Books and DramaKlara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro (Spoiler-Free)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 friends as you'd like or what if your family lives far away? There's an app for that. You can build a friend, customizing everything from their style to the cadence of their voice. Tech companies are doing all they can to help us feel less lonely, but are these artificial friends doing more harm than good? We'll talk about it. Then, it's on to our b...2021-10-281h 10

Lit Society: Books and DramaThe Final Revival of Opal and Nev by Dawnie Walton (Spoiler-Free) 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 quits the podcast and moves to Florida. Stay tuned. Then, it's on to our book: A fictional story, written as a brilliant profile on one of the greatest and most misunderstood rock duos in history. Think Mick Jagger and Tina Turner - or Grace Jones + David Bowie. It interviews those responsible for Opal and Nev's rise...2021-10-211h 17

Lit Society: Books and DramaFahrenheit 451 by Ray BradburyWe'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 week's feature... Books are illegal, and being caught with one could mean your life. Society is high on the pacifying pleasures fed to them constantly, including catchy jingles and family-centered television. In this world, firemen don't stop fires; they cause them, bursting into the homes of arrested offenders and setting their literature ablaze. But one fireman has...2021-10-141h 23

Lit Society: Books and DramaJurassic Park by Michael Crichton (Part 2)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's right. Zoos. Are memories of innocent animals restricted in cages the highlight of your childhood? Well, we're not judging, but let's be real about where menageries and zoos started and why so many people are turning away from them. Shout out to Bubbles. Then it's on to part two of Jurassic Park by Michael Chrichton. Where we ended...2021-10-071h 40

Lit Society: Books and DramaJurassic Park by Michael Crichton (Part 1)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 Wears Prada is on this list. Then, it's on to our book... What if dinosaurs walked the earth today? Like all questions, the subtext is about power. Who would profit, who would dominate, and who would die? In this page-turning, cliffhanger-packed novel, unbelievable ideas are presented in packages so digestible and feasible that they seem possible, and, in the end, the real...2021-09-281h 37

Lit Society: Books and DramaAround the World in Eighty Days by Jules VerneY'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 staying safe while traveling right now. If you're not about a mask or a vax, pay special attention to tip number one. And then we're on to our book ... Le Tour du Monde en Quatre-Vingts Jour is a story about a man so bored with his life that he may rob a bank, definitely beats up a priest, and travels around the world while...2021-09-231h 14

Lit Society: Books and DramaCaste: The Origins of Our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson (Part 2)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 ceilings so that none of us would have to fly Spirit today. They were uppity in more ways than one, and we can't help but aspire to their level flyness. Then it's on to Caste, a book Kari calls "a history book somewhat like any other you'd find in a well-stocked high school classroom." Of course, there are a few key differences. For one, Caste doesn't fade...2021-08-261h 13

Lit Society: Books and DramaCaste: The Origins of Our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson (PART 1)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, lighting the anger and disbelief of purposely obtuse skeptics. However, it is complete with sources, and none of its information is new. It reminds us that no matter how embarrassed or angry we become by it, history does not change. The book? Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents The author? Isabel Wilkerson LET'S GET LIT! 2021-08-191h 19

Lit Society: Books and DramaMore Than Enough: Claiming Space for Who You Are (No Matter What They Say) by Elaine WelterothIn 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-ism of corporate before finding she needs none of it to be enough. The editor? Elaine Welteroth The book: More Than Enough: Claiming Space for Who You Are (No Matter What They Say) LET’S GET LIT! Theme of the week topic source: https://www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/article/how-to-ask-for-a-pay-rise Find Alexis and Kari online: Instag...2021-08-121h 21

Lit Society: Books and DramaThe Wedding by Dorothy WestBefore 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 life with one outside of her class and race forces everyone in her family to face t...2021-08-051h 28

Lit Society: Books and DramaOne Drop: Shifting the Lens on Race by Yaba BlayWho'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 racial identities and lived experiences. Through a series of interviews and profiles, we realize race isn't black and white. The researcher? Dr. Yaba Blay The book: One Drop: Shifting the Lens on Race LET'S GET LIT! Find Alexis and Kari online: Instagram — www.instagram.com/litsocietypod; Twitter — www.twitter.co...2021-07-291h 03

Lit Society: Books and DramaOutliers by Malcolm Gladwell 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 writer follows exceptional cases and arrives at one conclusion: The power of genius is nothing compared to The Power of Community. The latter made the Beatles THE BEATLES. When you have the ability, this writer concludes, what gets you to the top is not genius. It's work. What's more, the exact amount of work necessary to reach outlier status is...2021-07-221h 12

Lit Society: Books and DramaThe Last House Guest by Megan MirandaAs 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-up, the investigations, and the big cash settlements? We've got the answers in our theme of the week discussion. Then, it's on to our book: An infamous and influential family in a wealthy New England town finds their only daughter dead under suspicious circumstances. Naturally, attention turns to her best friend, Avery Greer, an unconnected wannabe with a suspiciously tragic past. Will the truth...2021-07-151h 04

Lit Society: Books and DramaJoe Gould's Secret by Joseph MitchellAre "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 getting to the bottom of the term BOHO, and (surprise!) its origins are pseudo-intellectual, semi-racist. After our theme of the week discussion, we'll get into the nonfiction story of a writer, his subject, and the singular truth that both of them are hiding from the world. It is as much about an eccentric bohemian flophouse frequenter, as it is about a writer for the...2021-07-081h 06

Lit Society: Books and DramaReLIT: Animal Farm by George Orwell 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 pizza breaks midway through each episode, we cut one of our favorite shows – Animal Farm by George Orwell, and Compliance and Power of Authority. This book prompted a discussion about conformity that listeners still reference to this day. While we're on break this week, we’re thrilled to revisit this episode with you during our extended weekend. We’ve even added a convo to the beginning that we know you'll love...2021-07-011h 00

Lit Society: Books and DramaCurtain by Agatha Christie 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 and friends into thinking they've done terrible things worthy of prison time. Do with this information what you will. Whatever. Then, on to our book: Confined to a wheelchair, battling arthritis, one world-famous detective has reached the end of his season- but his core, his mind, is still sharp as ever and is leading him to a confrontation with a murderer...2021-06-241h 04

Lit Society: Books and DramaDeacon King Kong by James McBride (Spoiler-Free) 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 experimenting with SPOILER-FREE episodes. This is our first try at the new format, and we couldn't have chosen a more conversation-inducing book – Deacon King Kong by James McBride. Before we discuss the book, we'll try to cure you of the stresses of going back into the office after enjoying over a year of working from home. We...2021-06-171h 18

Lit Society: Books and DramaJane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë (Part 2)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 remarkably, however, this book has a happy ending (kinda)! The book: Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte LET'S GET LIT! Find Alexis and Kari online: Instagram — www.instagram.com/litsocietypod/; Twitter — twitter.com/litsocietypod; Facebook — www.facebook.com/LitSocietyPod/; and our website www.LitSocietyPod.com. Get in on the conversation by using #booksanddrama. 2021-06-1049 min

Lit Society: Books and DramaJane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë (Part 1)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 Bennifer will never work while Danny DeVito has been in a committed relationship for 40 years. Then, on to our story: Two ugly folks find Love in the countryside of northern England. Our dowdy damsel, however, soon finds her lackluster Love is a liar! Will the hideousness he's hiding destroy their lives and her reputation, or will our mush-faced maiden find the inner courage to walk away with...2021-06-031h 32

Lit Society: Books and DramaReLIT: The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson (Part 2)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 made us sit with the matriarchs of our family to learn their journeys, struggles, and successes. Not to be dramatic, but it brought us closer to knowing who we are. We're super excited to revisit that episode with you during this, our week off. We've remastered that episode from season one, trimmed the fat, and added a few more details and corrections that we missed initially. En...2021-05-271h 28

Lit Society: Books and DramaJames Bond: Casino Royale (Graphic Novel Adaptation) by Van Jensen, Ian Fleming, and Dennis CaleroThis 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 suave super-spy with both daddy and mommy issues must use his skill with the cards to play his way out of death in a fancy French casino. His goal? Stay alive and gain victory for his country. His game? Baccarat. His weakness? Fast cars and faster women. The AGENT? James Bond The book? The graphic novel adaptation of Ian Flemming's Casino Royale by...2021-05-201h 24

Lit Society: Books and DramaAnxious People by Fredrik BackmanWas 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 can think about is going to see a movie with them before enjoying a long walk and watching the sunset together, but they have you locked in a bank vault at gunpoint? Stockholm Syndrome happens, that's what. After we discuss real-life cases of hostages turned homies, we'll dive into a story about idiots. Yes, idiots. In a way, this is...2021-05-131h 14

Lit Society: Books and DramaThe No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency by Alexander McCall SmithA 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 husbands, con-men, and disobedient daughters, but when a local child goes missing, her abilities are put to the test. Does she have what it takes when it counts? The detective? Mma Ramotswe The book: THe no. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency LET'S GET LIT! Find Alexis and Kari online: Instagram — www.instagram.com/litsocietypod; Twitter — www.twitter.com/litsocietypod; Facebook — www.facebo...2021-05-061h 03

Lit Society: Books and DramaNineteen Eighty-Four by George OrwellRockwell 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 thoughts are safe. Is your cell phone watching you, or are you watching it? Are your neighbors spying on you for their political leader's advantage? Does the government own Twitter? Of course, the answer to all of these questions is yes, and this book explains how it all started. Before we dive into 1984, we'll discuss how to keep your privacy as safe as possible in 2021. Let's...2021-04-291h 19

Lit Society: Books and DramaWhite Fragility by Robin DiAngeloA 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 conversations with white, not black listeners in mind. She addresses the subject of oppression to the group of people consciously and subconsciously oppressing, and the result earns her a side-eye from every side involved. Should this book exist? Is it profiting from black pain? Let's discuss it. The author: Robin DiAngelo The book: White Fragility. LET'S GET LIT! Find Alexis and Kari online: Instagram — www.instagram.com...2021-04-221h 12

Lit Society: Books and DramaThe Midnight Library by Matt HaigTrigger 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 dialing 800-273-8255 ... Usually, this is where we ask that if this subject is triggering, please don't listen. However, we want you to know that this isn't a downer discussion. It's genuine, honest, but we aimed to make it uplifting. Either way, if you listen or don't, you're awesome. You're valuable, and you are, without a doubt, loved by more people than you realize. Got it? ... Now, on t...2021-04-151h 30

Lit Society: Books and DramaStamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You by Ibram X. Kendi and Jason ReynoldsA 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 truth. Finally, they serve the liquid in the form of a book to kids across the world. You and we are drinking that glass today, and by doing so, we'll find, easily digestible, the facts about the origins of racism and the meaning its history holds for us today. Before diving into Stamped, we'll discuss three reasons why it's so important to credit...2021-04-081h 05

Lit Society: Books and DramaSong of Solomon by Toni MorrisonFreedom 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 novel, we were inspired to wax poetic about existential topics like survival and identity. Can a man named Macon "Dead" ever succeed at living freely? Can a boy known as Milkman mature into a confident guy? Is anyone more than just who their mothers, fathers, enemies, and friends think they are? Are you dizzy yet? The book: Song of Solomon by Toni Morrison. LET'S GET LIT! Find Alexis...2021-04-011h 34

Lit Society: Books and DramaSalt, Fat, Acid, Heat: Mastering the Elements of Good Cooking by Samin NosratLike 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 right, by understanding just four cardinal directions of cooking, we can make anything delicious. Before diving into this culinary course, we discuss what our favorite foods really say about who we are. Our gourmet guide: Samin Nasraat. The book: Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat: Mastering the Elements of Good Cooking, and you're listening to LIT Society. LET'S GET LIT! Find Alexis and Kari online: I...2021-03-251h 23

Lit Society: Books and DramaConvenience Store Woman by Sayaka MurataAs 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 occupation before conformity-obsessed friends, family members, and strangers pressure her into confusion and despair. Will she find her way back, or will she end up a sandcastle, washed away by the current of conventionality. Before diving into this dry humor, we discuss if anyone can indeed find happiness and fulfillment from their job. This is LIT Society. Let's Get LIT! Find Alexis and K...2021-03-181h 24

Lit Society: Books and DramaBorn a Crime by Trevor NoahWho 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 apartheid in South Africa, Trevor Noah praises the people in his life who gave him the vision and tools to make his own path. He also paints for us the picture of his mother as a courageous visionary, ahead of her time. Before diving into this heartwarming story, we discuss family vs. environment, which has the most significant influence in our lives. This is LIT S...2021-03-111h 01

Lit Society: Books and DramaThe Autobiography of Malcolm X by Alex Haley and Malcolm XAs 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 him. But this is his story told in his own words, through a series of uninhibited conversations with one of the most influential authors of his time. This is the story of Malcolm Little, who became Malcolm X...LET'S GET LIT! Find Alexis and Kari online: Instagram — www.instagram.com/litsocietypod/; Twitter — twitter.com/litsocietypod; Facebook — www.facebook.com/LitSocietyPod/; and our website www.LitSocietyPod.com. G...2021-03-041h 50

Lit Society: Books and DramaNancy Drew and The Secret of the Old Clock by Carolyn KeeneThe 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 leave them destitute. But how will this cautious Karen outwit her playground bullies? By collaborating with her father, a man who seems desperate to get rid of her by putting her in harm's way every chance he gets. In the end, the secret to the demise of those whom she despises is within an old clock. Our headstrong heroine must rely...2021-02-251h 25

Lit Society: Books and DramaInterview: Author Liz Moore Talks About the Real People Who Inspired Her Book, Long Bright RiverAN 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 sisters left as casualties of the opioid crisis. One must find the other before they both end up alone or dead. How far would you go for family, and is it far enough? LET'S GET LIT!... . . . Find Alexis and Kari online: Instagram — www.instagram.com/litsocietypod/; Twitter — twitter.com/litsocietypod; Facebook — www.facebook.com/LitSocietyPod/; and our website www.LitSocietyPod.com. Get in on the conversation by using...2021-02-181h 39

Lit Society: Books and DramaThe Thursday Murder Club by Richard OsmanThe 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 good for our physical and mental health. Then, on to our book: In the twilight of their lives, a group of four unlikely friends discovers a shared passion for photos of grandchildren over liquid lunches and murder. Together, they form a club of amateur, capable sleuths who can talk their way into any room and out of any trouble. But when local police find a string of dead...2021-02-111h 30

Lit Society: Books and DramaThe Nickel Boys by Colson WhiteheadThe 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 young student, blessed with a sharp mind and an innocent heart, plucked from the brightest future and thrown into the dark demonic dungeons reserved for America's unwanted and forgotten children in the Jim Crow south. He must face an unending test of his will, character, and capacity to suffer until one decision cements his future and the future of the one person closest to...2021-02-041h 29

Lit Society: Books and DramaPersuasion by Jane AustenOur 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 futures uncertain, how can we know if following good advice will rob us of a lifetime of happiness? And can those who wish us well lead us to the arms of evil? These are the questions one 27-year-old spinster must ask as she navigates the waters of love. The spinster: Anne Elliot. The Book: Persuasion by Jane Austen. And you're listening to LIT Society. LET...2021-01-281h 15

Lit Society: Books and DramaDaisy Jones and The Six by Taylor Jenkins ReidThe 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: Comprised entirely of dialogue, this is the first-hand account of one band's meteoric rise to fame in the 1970s. It openly relates the few triumphs and many failures that took them from top to bottom and everywhere in between. More importantly, this story is about the destructive and healing power of love. The name of the band is Daisy Jones and Six. Our bo...2021-01-211h 44

Lit Society: Books and DramaS2E1: We're Back! Let's Catch up (No Book)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 reading (no judgment!). Then, we play a quick game of book trivia. Play along from home and see if you can beat Alexis – who LOVES being put on the spot (see: S1 Episode 36: Self Made). Finally, we chat about what we've been reading since we've been gone and what you can look forward to in 2021. Let's get LIT!. . . Find Alexis and Kari online: Instagram — www.instagram.com/litsocietypod/; Twit...2021-01-1453 min

Lit Society: Books and DramaSeason Finale: The Meaning of Mariah Carey by Mariah Carey and Michaela Angela DavisMariah 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: The most weeks at number one on Billboard's Hot 100 Chart for any artist in American history 19 number-one singles – second only to the Beatles The honor of being the only artist to have a number-one single in each year of a decade (!!!) The honor of being the first female artist to debut at number one in the States 5 Grammy Awards 19 World Music Awards 10 American Mus...2020-11-191h 23

Lit Society: Books and DramaBlack Fortunes: The Story of the First Six African Americans Who Escaped Slavery and Became Millionaires by Shomari WillsThis 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. From the last generation of men and women born into slavery, an industrious group of individuals will become the first Black American self-made millionaires. One book tells their true story. The book is Black Fortunes: The Story of the First Six African Americans Who Escaped Slavery and Became Millionaires . . . Find Alexis and Kari online: Instagram — www.instagram.com/litsocietypod/; Twitter — twitter.com/litsocietypod; Facebook — www.faceboo...2020-11-121h 56

Lit Society: Books and DramaWord by Word: The Secret Life of Dictionaries by Kory Stamper 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 how is that "take" different from "take" in "taken aback" or "take a meeting" or "take a poop." With sharp wit and a terrifying large vocabulary, one writer busts wide open the complex, obsessive world of lexicography. The seemingly dullest profession in the world is painted like a new branch of the Marvel universe thanks to her keen knack for honest storytelling and her passion...2020-11-0551 min

Lit Society: Books and DramaThe Diary Of a Young Girl by Anne FrankForgoing 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 german girl is successfully navigating her way through adolescence when her country revokes her citizenship, leaving her a stateless pariah. She is to suffocate her dreams, pause her life, and restrict her waking hours to the exhausting aim of survival, living day after day in a series of rooms behind a bookshelf, never knowing if this will be the last day of her life. Her name is...2020-10-291h 27

Lit Society: Books and DramaWuthering Heights by Emily BrontëThe 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 only gloom and death in its wake. Did we mention the two who share this love are foster siblings? They are. Anywhoo … not not judging. The lover's name: Heathcliff. The book: Wuthering Heights. Let's get LIT! ... Find Alexis and Kari online: Instagram — www.instagram.com/litsocietypod/; Twitter — twitter.com/litsocietypod; Facebook — www.facebook.com/LitSocietyPod/; and our website www.LitSocietyPod.com. Get in on the conv...2020-10-221h 15

Lit Society: Books and DramaWhite Like Her by Gail LukasikThis 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 decide: will she pass on her mother's lie or will she expose her family to the world. The woman's name is Gail Lukasik. The book: White Like Her. Let's get LIT! ... Find Alexis and Kari online: Instagram — www.instagram.com/litsocietypod/; Twitter — twitter.com/litsocietypod; Facebook — www.facebook.com/LitSocietyPod/; and our website www.LitSocietyPod.com. Get in on the conversation by using #booksanddrama. 2020-10-151h 22

Lit Society: Books and DramaKindred by Octavia E. ButlerThis 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 writer living in California. One day, she is inexplicably ripped from her home and thrown into antebellum Maryland. There awaits her more than a few tough decisions and a puzzle that must be solved before she can ever return home for good. Her name is Dana. The book is Kindred. And you're listening to LIT Society. Let's get LIT! ... Find Alexis and Kari online: Instagram — ww...2020-10-081h 40

Lit Society: Books and DramaDapper Dan: Made in Harlem by Daniel R. DayA 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 he picks up as an avid reader. With this knowledge, and after two trips to Africa, which inspired his path, he begins working on his life's biggest hustle. He's all in, but will his underground lifestyle take him OUT for good? The hustler's name is Daniel Day. The book is Dapper Dan: Made in Harlem. LET'S GET LIT!...Opening song: Men at Work by Kool G Rap; Break Song...2020-08-201h 37

Lit Society: Books and DramaAnna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy (Part 1)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: Moscow, St. Petersburg, and the countryside. Noblemen and women are eating, drinking, marrying, living. Among these aristocrats stands one woman who personifies beauty and grace. This woman catches the eye of an equally attractive officer. Driven by an undeniable chemistry, the two start down a path of deception and destruction from which neither may recover. The officer's name is Alexei Vronsky. The woman's name is...2020-07-091h 21

Lit Society: Books and DramaBONUS! Hamilton the Musical by Lin-Manuel MirandaHey, 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 week off to read Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy. Rest assured, we're reading every bit of that billion-page book, but we've still got time to gush over one of our favorite musicals of all time. Did you know that without Hamilton, there would be no Lit Society Podcast? In the summer of 2019, we started a real-life book club because Alexis wanted to read Alexander Ha...2020-07-0251 min

Lit Society: Books and DramaThe Silent Patient by Alex MichaelidesWhat 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 perfect, which is why it is so unbelievable that she'd shoot her husband five times in the face and then refuse ever to speak again. What really happened to push her over the edge? It becomes the mission of psychotherapist Theo Faber to find the answer. Will he succeed without losing himself in the process? Before diving into this week's book, Al...2020-06-111h 16

Lit Society: Books and DramaPiecing Me Together by Renee WatsonOur 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 school with the children of Portland's upper-class families. She constantly struggles to find herself, her place, and her voice, in a world bent on ignoring her. She is on the brink of adulthood, trying to figure out who she is and who she can trust. Recommended by a friend, Piecing Me Together by Renee Watson transported us back to high school and made us reexamine the choices we made then, a...2020-05-281h 12

Lit Society: Books and DramaA Confederacy of Dunces by John Kennedy TooleWe 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 LITOTES for yourself at www.lovelitotes.com. Follow the movement on IG and Facebook @lovelitotes… The life of the sometimes-brilliant Ignatius Jacque Reilly is one comedic tragedy after another. He lives with his mother, dresses funny, isn't particularly charming, but has enough self-assurance to compensate for all he's lacking — even if this is only true in his mind. In A Confederacy of Dunces, we follow a particular chapter in I...2020-04-301h 21

Lit Society: Books and DramaAnimal Farm, by George OrwellComrades! 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 ever read, Animal Farm. It’s hard out here for a pig, ya’ll. In this classic allegorical story, the animals take over their farm only to learn domination is a downer, no matter who wears the pants. Welcome to Lit Society. Let’s get LIT! Find Alexis and Kari online: Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/litsocietypod/; Twitter — https://twitter.com/litsocietypod; Facebook — https://www.facebook.com...2020-01-101h 03

Lit Society: Books and DramaThe Woman in the Window, by A.J. FinnKari 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 is Agoraphobia and How to Feel Safer in Public Spaces. We talk about feelings of anxiety in the age of terror and how all of us can take practical steps to be safe and sound wherever we go. We then dive deep into The Woman in the Window, A.J. Finn’s runaway bestseller. Like your ex, A. J. Finn, real name Daniel Mallory, has s...2020-01-101h 16

Lit Society: Books and DramaIntroducing the Lit Society PodcastA 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 pop-culture and personal peculiarities. Travel across worlds real and imagined with dramatic readings of their favorite passages. Take a break from your routine with a book club that doesn’t judge. Just kidding, they’re judgy...Find Alexis and Kari online: Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/litsocietypod/; Twitter — https://twitter.com/litsocietypod; Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/LitSocietyPod/; and our website www.LitSocietyPod.com. Get in on the conversation by using #books...2019-12-1002 min