The Litty Podcast

EP. 60 - Worldbuilding in Fiction: Tiny Details, Big Vibes

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 06:00:00 GMT

Worldbuilding isn’t just for fantasy nerds. It’s the secret sauce behind every story that grabs you by the throat and refuses to let go. This month on The Litty Podcast, we’re getting deep into the art of building fictional worlds that feel lived‑in, layered, and real enough to touch.

Whether you’re obsessed with sprawling fantasy realms, tight contemporary settings, or the chaotic magic of speculative fiction, this episode breaks down how authors craft universes that stay with us long after the last page.

We’re talking culture, politics, vibes, sensory detail, character grounding, and the tiny choices that make a world feel alive.

In this episode, we get into:

• What makes worldbuilding good vs. forgettable

• How authors use culture, language, and history to shape fictional worlds

• Why sensory detail matters more than maps and magic systems

• How worldbuilding shows up in contemporary fiction

• The books that shaped our understanding of immersive storytelling

• The chaotic worldbuilding sins we cannot forgive

This episode is perfect for readers who love fantasy books, literary fiction, sci‑fi, contemporary fiction, and any story with a world you can feel.

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EP. 59 - The Litty Review: Daytripper

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Litty fam, we picked up Daytripper, the graphic novel that has been floating around Bookstagram, BookTok, and every “must‑read graphic novel” list for years.

In this Litty Review, we dive into Gabriel Bá & Fábio Moon’s award‑winning graphic novel with our usual mix of curiosity, chaos, and cultural commentary. We didn’t walk away sobbing on the floor, but we did walk away impressed, especially by the color palettes, the paneling choices, and the way the art carries so much emotional nuance.

Here’s what we get into:

What Daytripper is actually doing: the structure, the premise, and why it’s so beloved
How the art and color palettes shape the emotional experience
The themes that stood out to us as Nigerian women navigating adulthood, identity, and meaning
Who this book is perfect for and who might bounce off the pacing or structure

This episode is for anyone who’s been curious about Daytripper, anyone who wants to dip into graphic novels, or anyone who loves hearing two Black women unpack a book with honesty, humor, and a little bit of bookish chaos.

If you want a thoughtful, unpretentious conversation about a graphic novel that’s more about craft than shock value, tap in and get lit with us.

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EP. 58 - The Litty Sessions: New Year, Same Lit Energy

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 07:00:00 GMT

We’re kicking off the year with a Litty Sessions episode full of bookish joy, reflection, and a little chaos. We’re looking back at our 2025 reading year: the surprises, the standouts, and the books we couldn’t stop talking about. We’re also setting unserious-but-sincere goals for 2026, from vibe shifts to reading habits we might actually stick to. And of course, we’re hyping up the books we’re already obsessed with for the year ahead. Whether your TBR is organized or feral, this episode is your invitation to start 2026 with intention, excitement, and a little literary delusion.

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EP. 57 - The Litty Review: Late Bloomers

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 07:00:00 GMT

What happens when a decades‑long marriage ends and everyone in the family is forced to bloom in unexpected ways? In our final Litty Review of 2025, we’re diving into Late Bloomers by Deepa Varadarajan, a debut novel that explores divorce, reinvention, and the drama of an Indian American family caught between tradition and modern life.

The story follows Suresh and Lata, newly divorced after decades together, as they each navigate independence, dating, and rediscovering themselves. Meanwhile, their adult children, Priya and Nikesh, are dealing with their own messy realities, from career pressures to identity struggles, while watching their parents unravel and rebuild.

In this episode, we get Litty with:

The drama of divorce and what it means for parents and adult children
Generational clashes between tradition, independence, and cultural expectations
The messy pursuit of joy and reinvention at midlife
Our honest verdict: did Late Bloomers bloom or wilt?
Why a book sometimes leaves you wanting your minutes back

Deepa Varadarajan’s debut has been praised for its layered look at Indian American family life, but we’re here to give you the Litty fam perspective: unfiltered, witty, and rooted in the kind of bookish chaos you love.

Takeaways for listeners:

A fresh lens on contemporary fiction tackling family, culture, and reinvention
Relatable banter that feels like catching up with your best friends over tea

Tap in for our last episode of the year, where we close out 2025 with laughs, side‑eyes, and a whole lot of bookish honesty.

👉 Listen now and join the Litty fam conversation.

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EP. 56 - Main Character Energy: Birthday Book Picks

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 07:00:00 GMT

October was supposed to be our birthday shindig, but life had other plans. Now we’re back with a belated celebration that’s even better. In this episode of The Litty Podcast, we pick books for each other, stories that speak to us personally and that we can’t wait to share with you.

Expect fierce heroines, haunting mysteries, and unforgettable reads that remind you every chapter of your life deserves center stage. This isn’t just a list of recommendations. It’s a birthday toast, a love letter, and an invitation to step fully into your main character energy.

🎧 Press play now and join the party.

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EP. 55 - The Litty Sessions: Bingo, But Make It Bookish

Sat, 27 Sep 2025 06:00:00 GMT

It’s Libra season, our birthdays are around the corner, and we’re in full reflection mode. In this edition of The Litty Sessions, we built a Bookish Bingo grid and, in the process of playing, revisited books that made us laugh, spiral, whisper “damn,” and question our taste (see: the use of emojis by both hosts to indicate displeasure with certain books 👀 one of many ways we were perfectly in sync during this episode).

This episode is part strategy, part literary therapy, and all vibes. We talk about the stories that stuck with us, the ones that and the ones we wish we could unread.

Tap in, tag your squares, and tell us which one made you pause.

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EP. 54 - The Litty Review: Such a Bad Influence

Sat, 30 Aug 2025 06:00:00 GMT

We’re back (yes, a little late, but still lit!) with this month's breakdown of Such a Bad Influence by Olivia Muenter. This debut thriller serves influencer culture with a side of family dysfunction, and we’re here for every messy moment.

In this episode:

🍷 Our adult beverages of choice

📱 A deep dive into the twisted dynamics of influencer/manager relationships

💬 Banter, bold takes, and a closer question that might make you rethink your next post

Whether you’ve read the book or just love a juicy unraveling, this one’s for you. Hit play and get lit with us.

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EP. 53 - Tsundoku & the Emotional Life of the TBR

Sat, 26 Jul 2025 06:00:00 GMT

Do you own more books than you’ll ever read? Same. This month on The Litty Podcast, we’re diving into Tsundoku, the art of collecting books and letting them stack up unread. From forgotten shelf candy to aspirational deep cuts, we explore why our TBRs hold so much emotional weight.

Plus: spicy confessions, literary self-awareness, and the one book that’s been loitering on your nightstand for months.

It’s not guilt, it’s a vibe. Tune in.

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EP. 52 - The Litty Sessions: Are You the Drama? The Bookish Flags Exposé

Sat, 28 Jun 2025 06:00:00 GMT

What makes a red-flag reader? Is it buying books just for the aesthetic? Looking down on genre fiction? Declaring “books are boring” (🚩 immediate jail)?

In this episode, we lovingly roast the reading behaviors that raise eyebrows and celebrate the green flags that restore our faith in the bookish community.

From annotating gods to spoiler-hunting chaos agents, we unpack the book habits that say everything about you. Plus, one host shouts out their longtime crush (👀) on Ozoz Sokoh’s Chop Chop cookbook.

No matter your reading sins, we see you. We probably are you. Press play.

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EP. 51 - The Litty Review: Juliet Takes a Breath

Sat, 24 May 2025 09:00:00 GMT

In Episode 51, we take on Juliet Takes a Breath by Gabby Rivera, and let’s just say, this one gave us plenty to talk about. Themes we expected hit harder than we thought, and unexpected revelations kept us on our toes.

We had our Eureka moments, cracked open some deeper layers, and found fresh angles on identity and self-discovery. The discussion took twists we didn’t see coming, and just when we thought we’d wrapped it all up, our closer question sent us down a fascinating scientific rabbit hole.

From fresh perspectives to unexpected detours, this conversation challenged us in ways we hadn’t anticipated. So buckle up and join us for the ride!

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EP. 50 - From Page to Podcast: The Story Behind The Mic

Sat, 22 Mar 2025 06:00:00 GMT

It’s our 50th episode, Litty fam! In this special milestone moment, we’re pulling back the curtain and getting real about how The Litty Podcast came to be. From the sparks that lit the idea, to the lessons we’ve learned (some harder than others), to the exciting future we envision - we’re spilling it all. As always, we bring our signature witty banter, bookish catch-ups, and the chaos you love. Whether you’re a longtime listener or just joining the Litty train, this is the perfect episode to celebrate how far we’ve come - and where we’re going!

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EP. 49 - The Litty Sessions: Little Joys, Big Feels & Simple Pleasures

Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Lately, life has been giving main character energy - well, mostly. In this episode, we dive into what’s sparking joy for us right now: the books we’re reading, the hobbies we’re loving, and the small things keeping us grounded. Of course, it wouldn’t be a Litty episode without a little side-eye, so we also get into what’s not sparking joy. Tune in for fun banter, real talk, and a reminder to find joy in the little things.

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EP. 48 - The Litty Review: Chain-Gang All-Stars

Sat, 25 Jan 2025 07:00:00 GMT

In this month’s episode, we dive into the gritty, gut-wrenching world of Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah’s Chain-Gang All-Stars. From its searing critique of the prison industrial complex to its unforgettable cast of characters, this book packs a punch. But did it hit the mark for both hosts? It’s a passionate discussion as we unpack the book’s themes of systemic injustice, resilience, and the darker side of entertainment. Tune in to hear where we agreed, where we didn’t, and why Chain-Gang All-Stars is a book you won’t stop thinking about. Have you read it? Let us know what you think!

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EP. 47 - The Great Holiday Getaway: Books, Binges & Blissful Breaks

Sat, 21 Dec 2024 07:00:01 GMT

Feeling the holiday chaos creeping in? We’ve got just the thing. In this episode of The Litty Podcast, we’re serving up the ultimate escape plan — no luggage required. From page-turning thrillers to binge-worthy shows and soothing podcasts, we’re sharing the stories that transport us far, far away from the holiday frenzy. Whether you need a quick mental getaway or a full-on escape from family antics, we’ve got your back. Tune in for book, film, TV, and podcast recs to keep you cozy, calm, and in control this holiday season.

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EP. 46 - The Litty Sessions: Nostalgic Reads, Current Obsessions, and Life in Between

Sat, 23 Nov 2024 07:00:18 GMT

In this episode of The Litty Podcast, we’re hitting pause on the deep dives to catch up on life and all the little joys that keep us going. We’re sharing the childhood books that sparked our love for reading, what we’ve been binge-watching on TV lately, and the hobbies we’re hoping to start. Plus, some general life updates and, of course, our signature blend of banter and bookish fun. Grab your drink of choice and join us for a laid-back chat that’s perfect for bibliophiles, TV buffs, and anyone who loves discovering new passions.

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EP. 45 - The Litty Review: Fourth Wing

Sat, 26 Oct 2024 06:00:34 GMT

This month, we’re taking a closer look at Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros—a book that’s been making waves in the fantasy world. But does it live up to the hype? Well, we’ve got some thoughts… Join us as we unpack the plot, characters, and dragon-filled drama with our usual banter and plenty of laughs. While Fourth Wing may not have swept us off our feet, there’s plenty to dig into, and we’ve got lots to say! Plus, it’s October, which means we’re celebrating our birthdays and sharing all the fun things we’ve been up to. So grab your favorite drink, get cozy, and tune in for some bookish fun, and honest takes!

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EP. 44 - Books That Feed the Soul: Delicious Reads for Food Lovers

Sat, 21 Sep 2024 06:11:00 GMT

Books mentioned in this episode:

Love & Saffron by Kim Fay
From Scratch: A Memoir of Love, Sicily, and Finding Home by Tembi Locke
Aunty Lee's Delights by Ovidia Yu
A Certain Hunger by Chelsea G. Summers
Ramón and Julieta by Alana Albertson
The Cookbook Collector by Allegra Goodman
Delicious! by Ruth Reichl
Serving Crazy with Curry by Amulya Malladi
Butter Honey Pig Bread by Francesca Ekwuyasi
The Pairing by Casey McQuiston
Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson

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EP. 43 - The Litty Sessions: Current Obsessions, New Faves & Lit Goals

Sat, 24 Aug 2024 06:00:00 GMT

Books mentioned in this episode:

★ Exes & Foes by Amanda Woody
★ The Pairing by Casey McQuiston
★ Queen of Dreams (Bound to Fire & Steel #2) by Kit Rocha
★ The Simple Art of Killing a Woman by Patrícia Melo

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EP. 42 - The Litty Review: All the Sinners Bleed

Sat, 20 Jul 2024 06:00:00 GMT

In this episode of The Litty Podcast, we dive into the thrilling and thought-provoking world of S. A. Cosby's "All the Sinners Bleed." This gripping novel follows Titus Crown, the first Black sheriff of a small Southern town, as he navigates the complex landscape of justice, redemption, and deep-seated racism. When a deputy kills a young Black man, it sets off a chain of events that uncovers a web of secrets, corruption, and hidden sins within the community. As Titus works to bring justice and healing, he must confront his past and the town's dark history. Join us as we discuss our opinions about the book and the theme of racial inequality in America.

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EP. 41 - The Summer PRIDE Selection

Sat, 22 Jun 2024 06:15:00 GMT

Books mentioned in this episode:

★ Welcome to the Hyunam-dong by Hwang Bo-reum
★ This Is Our Place by Vitor Martins
★ When the World Tips Over by Jandy Nelson
★ The Housemaid by Freida McFadden
★ Meegan: A Holidate For Hire by Rebekah Weatherspoon
★ Exes & Foes by Amanda Woody
★ A Game of Hearts and Heists by Ruby Roe
★ Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez
★ The Pairing by Casey McQuiston
★ The Phoenix Crown by Janie Chang and Kate Quinn

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EP. 40 - The Litty Sessions: From Daily Grind to Page-Turners

Sat, 25 May 2024 06:00:00 GMT

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EP. 39 - The Litty Review: The Love Plot

Sat, 27 Apr 2024 06:00:00 GMT

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EP. 38 - Uncanny Realms: Exploring Surreal Stories

Sat, 30 Mar 2024 06:00:00 GMT

Amyn's picks:

Cursed Bunny by Bora Chung
Her Body and Other Parties by Carmen Maria Machado
A Mouthful of Birds by Samanta Schweblin
Little Birds by Samanta Schweblin
Dear Senthuran by Akwaeke Emezi

Karachi's picks:

1Q84 by Haruki Murakami
The Pisces by Melissa Broder
Memory Police by Yōko Ogawa
In the Miso Soup by Ryū Murakami
Beautiful World, Where Are You by Sally Rooney
In the Dream House by Carmen Maria Machado

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EP. 37 - The Litty Sessions: Litty Life Hacks + Life As We Know It

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 06:00:00 GMT

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EP. 36 - The Litty Review: Yellowface

Sat, 27 Jan 2024 07:00:00 GMT

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EP. 35 - Literary Futures: Books We Can't Wait to Dive Into in 2024

Sat, 30 Dec 2023 07:00:00 GMT

Correction: Karachi meant to say "Crushes" not "Smashes". *facepalm emoji*Books mentioned in this episode:Amyn's picks: The Phoenix Crown by Janie Chang and Kate Quinn Heavenly Tyrant by Xiran Jay Zhao To Gaze Upon Wicked Gods by Molly Chang The FriendZone Experiment by Zen Cho All of Aminatta Forna's booksKarachi's picks: House of Flame and Shadow by Sarah J. Maas House Woman by Adorah Nworah Edge of Here by Kelechi Okafor Lies and Weddings by Kevin Kwan Come and Get It by Kiley ReidFollow us on Twitter @thelittypod and on Instagram @thelitty_podcast.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelittypodcast/support

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EP. 34 - The Litty Sessions: Birthday Edition

Sat, 28 Oct 2023 06:12:00 GMT

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EP. 33 - The Litty Review: His Only Wife

Fri, 27 Oct 2023 18:02:20 GMT

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EP. 32 - The Bad Bish Episode

Fri, 27 Oct 2023 18:02:09 GMT

Books mentioned in this episode:

Amyn's picks:

The Obsession by Jesse Q. Sutanto
The Green Bone Saga by Fonda Lee
A Certain Hunger by Chelsea G. Summers
Front Desk by Kelly Yang
The Dead Djinn Universe series by P. Djèlí Clark
Kaikeyi by Vaishnavi Patel
Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn

Karachi's picks

Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas
The Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins
Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao
House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J. Maas
The Red Queen series by Victoria Aveyard
Shatter Me series by Tahereh Mafi
Legend series by Marie Lu

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EP. 31 - Easing Back Into Bookish Things

Thu, 01 Jun 2023 06:00:47 GMT

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EP. 30 - The Litty Sessions: Get to Know Us

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 06:06:54 GMT

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EP. 29 - Book Recommendations On Acid

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 06:00:00 GMT

Books and authors mentioned in this episode:

✣ Dial A For Aunties - Jesse Q. Sutanto ✣ Black Water Sister - Zen Cho ✣ My Dark Vanessa - Kate Elizabeth Russell ✣ Consent - Vanessa Springora ✣ Imagine This - Sade Adeniran ✣ Tiny Sunbirds Far Away - Christie Watson ✣ Kintu / The First Woman - Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi ✣ Black Sun - Rebecca Roanhorse ✣ The Fifth Season - N. K. Jemisin ✣ The Murmur of Bees - Sofia Segovia ✣ A Fine Balance - Rohinton Mistry ✣ The Island of Sea Women - Lisa See ✣ The Mountains Sing - Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai ✣ Mouthful of Birds - Samanta Schweblin ✣ The Night Stalker - Chris Carter ✣ The Only Child - Mi-ae Seo ✣ The Bastard of Istanbul - Elif Shafak ✣ Here Comes The Sun ✣ The Great Gatsby - F. Scott Fitzgerald ✣ The Chosen and the Beautiful - Nghi Vo ✣ Daisy Jones and the Six / Malibu Rising - Taylor Jenkins Reid ✣ Mhairi McFarlane ✣ Jill Mansell ✣ Her Body and Other Parties - Carmen Maria Machado ✣ Vagabonds - Eloghosa Osunde ✣ Rupert Wong, Cannibal Chef - Cassandra Khaw ✣ David Mogo Godhunter - Suyi Davies Okungbowa ✣

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EP. 28 - The Litty Review: Anonymous Sex

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 06:00:00 GMT

In this episode, we share our reviews of the much-anticipated fiction anthology, 'Anonymous Sex'.

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EP. 27 - The Litty Sessions: RIP to your TBR

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 07:00:00 GMT

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EP. 26 - Reader 101: The Anatomy of a Romance Novel

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 07:00:00 GMT

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EP. 25 - "The Very Important Year in Review"

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 18:31:27 GMT

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EP. 24 - The Litty Sessions: It's the final brain cells...

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 07:00:00 GMT

Books mentioned in this episode:

✣ Nearly All the Men in Lagos are Mad by Damilare Kuku

✣ The Old Woman with the Knife by Gu Byeong-mo

✣ Vagabonds by Eloghosa Osunde

✣ Joan is Okay by Weike Wang

✣ Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson

✣ The Legend series by Marie Lu

✣ The Shatter Me series by Tahereh Mafi

✣ The Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas

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EP. 23 - The Litty Review: Honey Girl by Morgan Rogers

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 06:00:00 GMT

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EP. 22 - Spooky Books for Spooky Times

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 20:00:00 GMT

Books mentioned in this episode: ✣ The Uglies Series by Scott Westerfield ✣ ✣ The Hunger Games Series by Suzanne Collin ✣ ✣ Odd Thomas Series by Dean Koontz ✣ ✣ Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn ✣ ✣ Dark Places by Gillian Flynn ✣ ✣ Chilling Adventures of Sabrina by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa & Robert Hack (Artist) ✣ ✣ Afterlife With Archie by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa (Writer), Francesco Francavilla (Illustrations) & Jack Morelli (Illustrator) ✣ ✣ Confessions by Kanae Minato ✣ ✣ Mouth Full of Birds by Samanta Schweblin ✣ ✣ Fever Dream by Samanta Schweblin ✣ ✣ House of Stone by Novuya Rose Tshuma ✣ ✣ The Memory Police by Yōko Ogawa ✣Follow us on Twitter @thelittypod and on Instagram @thelitty_podcast.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelittypodcast/support

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EP. 21 - The Litty Sessions: #CurrentlyReading, Vibes on Vibes & Experimental Cocktails

Sun, 17 Oct 2021 05:54:42 GMT

Books mentioned in this episode: ✣ The Woman in the Purple Skirt by Natsuko Imamura ✣ Seasons of Love by Harper Bliss ✣ Better to Trust by Heather Frimmer ✣ Fifty Words for Rain by Asha Lemmie ✣ How to Kill Your Family by Bella Mackie ✣ Normal People by Sally Rooney ✣ Conversations With Friends by Sally Rooney ✣ Beautiful World, Where Are You by Sally Rooney ✣ Hard Drive by Shae Connor

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EP. 20 - The Litty Review: The Mountains Sing by Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai

Sun, 17 Oct 2021 05:54:32 GMT

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EP. 019 - "Appreciating Fictional Mother/Daughter Relationships & the Beauty of K-Dramas"

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 06:00:00 GMT

Books mentioned in this episode:

✣ Here comes the Sun by Nicole Dennis-Benn ✣ Patsy by Nicole Dennis Benn ✣ Island of Sea Women by Lisa See ✣ Bury What We Cannot Take by Kirstin Chen ✣ The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan ✣ Normal People by Sarah Rooney ✣ The Bastard of Istanbul by Elif Shafak ✣ Dial A for Aunties by Jessie Q. Sutanto ✣ Furia by Yamile Saied Méndez ✣ One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston ✣ Honey Girl by Morgan Rogers ✣ Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao ✣ The Private Joys of Nnenna Maloney by Okechukwu Nzelu ✣ The Stone Sky (The Broken Earth #3) by N.K. Jemisin ✣ Blindsight by Peter Watts

A note from your hosts:
"Early in the episode, I said someone got COVID-19 because he's an anti-vaxxer. I misspoke. I meant to imply that he was more susceptible because he refused to take any precautions." - Karachi

K-Dramas mentioned in this episode:

✣ Crash Landing on You ✣ Hyena ✣ Vincenzo ✣ My Mister ✣ Men Are Men ✣ Something In the Rain ✣

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EP. 018 - Nigerian Passport Drama, Appropriation in Books & Some Necessary Tea

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 06:00:00 GMT

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EP. 017 - The Litty Review: Circe by Madeline Miller

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 06:00:00 GMT

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EP. 016 - "Books That Help You Get It Out & the Art of Doing Nothing"

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 06:00:00 GMT

Books and authors mentioned in this episode:

✣ Pachinko by Min Jin Lee ✣ How We Disappeared by Jing-Jing Lee ✣ The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky ✣ Kingdom of Ash (Throne of Glass #7) by Sarah J. Maas ✣ Loveboat, Taipei by Abigail Hing Wen ✣ The Mountains Sing by Nguyen Phan Que Mai ✣ The Girl with the Louding Voice by Abi Daré ✣ Shanghai Girls (Shanghai Girls #1) by Lisa See ✣ Skyward Inn by Aliya Whiteley ✣ Sankofa by Onuzo Chibundu

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EP. 015 - "Pure Vibes"

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 06:00:00 GMT

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EP. 014 - The Litty Review: Luster by Raven Leilani

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 07:00:00 GMT

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EP. 013 - "Did it Just Get Hot in Here?": 8 Sexy Fictional Men & Litty 2021 Goals

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 07:00:00 GMT

Books and authors mentioned in this episode:

✣ Get a Life, Chloe Brown and Take a Hint, Dani Brown by Talia Hibbert ✣ You Had Me at Hola by Alexis Daria ✣ Twisted Marriage by Alessandra Torre ✣ Normal People by Sally Rooney ✣ Lothaire by Kresley Cole ✣ Tomorrow Died Yesterday by Chimeka Garricks

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EP. 012 - "Vibes & Inshallah: 2020 in Review"

Wed, 23 Dec 2020 07:00:00 GMT

Books and authors mentioned in this episode:

✣ Talia Hibbert ✣ Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo ✣ The Comeback by Ella Berman ✣ Rosewater by Tade Thompson ✣ Nights of the Creaking Bed by Toni Kan ✣ Carnivorous City by Toni Kan ✣ PET by Akwaeke Emezi ✣ The Death of Vivek Oji by Akwaeke Emezi ✣ The Girl with the Louding Voice by Abi Daré ✣ The Blessed Girl by Angela Makholwa ✣ Breasts and Eggs by Mieko Kawakami ✣ Her Body and Other Parties by Carmen Maria Machado ✣

TV shows and movies mentioned in this episode:

✣Lovecraft Country ✣ The Flight Attendant ✣ Big Sky ✣ Bridgerton ✣ Bob's Burgers ✣ Big Mouth ✣ How to Ruin Christmas: The Wedding ✣ The World of the Married ✣ Filthy Rich ✣ Schitt's Creek ✣ Doctor Foster ✣

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EP. 011 - "On Notable Book Adaptations and the Will to Keep Going"

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 06:00:00 GMT

Books mentioned in this episode:

✣ Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier ✣

✣ 50 Shades trilogy by EL James ✣

✣ The Giver by Lois Lowry ✣

✣The Mortal Instruments series by Cassandra Clare ✣

✣ The Divergent trilogy by Veronica Roth ✣

✣ Bel Canto by Ann Patchett ✣

✣ The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini ✣

✣ Codename Villanelle by Luke Jennings ✣

✣ Poldark series by Winston Graham ✣

✣ Orange Is the New Black by Piper Kerman ✣

✣ Normal People by Sally Rooney ✣

✣ Conversations with Friends by Sally Rooney ✣

✣ The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky ✣

✣ Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy ✣

✣ Fingersmith by Sarah Waters ✣

✣ Blue is the Warmest Color by Julie Maroh ✣

✣ The Hunger Games trilogy by Suzanne Collins ✣

✣ Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng ✣

✣ Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty ✣

✣ Hollywood Dirt by Alessandra Torre ✣

✣ Queenie by Candice Carty-Williams ✣

✣ Ordinary People by Diana Evans ✣

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EP. 010 - "On Better Representation in Fiction and Life's Wahala"

Wed, 11 Nov 2020 06:00:00 GMT

Books mentioned in this episode:

✣ The Right Swipe by Alisha Rai ✣

✣ Reluctant Royals by Alyssa Cole ✣

✣ RAFE: A Buff Male Nanny by Rebekah Weatherspoon ✣

✣ The Hairdressers of Harare by Tendai Huchu ✣

✣ The Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives by Lola Shoneyin ✣

✣ Under the Udala Trees by Chinelo Okparanta ✣

Other authors mentioned:

✣ Talia Hibbert ✣

✣ Jasmine Guillory ✣

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EP. 009 - "On September Reads and Rampant Misogyny"

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 05:00:00 GMT

Books mentioned in this episode:

✣ Take a Hint, Dani Brown by Talia Hibbert ✣

✣ The Memory Police by Yoko Ogawa ✣

✣ You Had Me at Hola by Alexis Daria ✣

✣ The Death of Vivek Oji by Akwaeke Emezi ✣

✣ Kim Ji-young, Born 1982 by Cho Nam-Ju ✣

✣ The Bead Collector by Sefi Atta ✣

✣ Vanessa Yu's Magical Paris Tea Shop by Roselle Lim ✣

✣ Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo ✣

✣ Her Body and Other Parties by Carmen Maria Machado ✣

✣ Dominicana by Angie Cruz ✣

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EP. 008 - "On Pet Peeves and Open Marriages"

Wed, 16 Sep 2020 05:00:00 GMT

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EP. 007 - "On Literary Tropes and Oversized Egos"

Wed, 02 Sep 2020 05:00:00 GMT

Books Mentioned in this episode:

✣ The Stephanie Plum series by Janet Evanovich ✣

✣ Charlie Davidson Series by Darynda Jones ✣

✣ The Outlander series by Diana Gabaldon ✣

✣ The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang ✣

✣ Take a Hint, Dani Brown - Talia Hibbert ✣

✣ The With You series by Sylvia Day ✣

✣ The Killing Eve series by Luke Jennings ✣

✣ The Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas ✣

✣ The Red Queen series by Victoria Aveyard ✣

✣ Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn ✣

✣ A Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins ✣

✣ The Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins ✣

✣ The Divergent trilogy by Veronica Roth ✣

✣ The Legend series by Marie Lu ✣

✣ Brave New World by Aldous Huxley ✣

✣ The Giver by Lois Lowry ✣

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EP. 006 - "On Soul-Stirring Books and Unneighbourly Behaviour"

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 05:00:00 GMT

Books mentioned in this episode:

✣ The Memory Police by Yoko Ogawa ✣

✣ PET by Akwaeke Emezi ✣

✣ Kintu by Jennifer Makumbi ✣

✣ Little Eyes by Samanta Schweblin ✣

✣ Pachinko by Min Jin Lee ✣

✣ Dominicana by Angie Cruz ✣

✣ Into the Deep by Samantha Young ✣

✣ The Mango Season by Amulya Malladi ✣

✣ Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi ✣

✣ I'll Give You the Sun by Jandy Nelson ✣

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EP. 005 - "On Endtime Pastors and the African Literary Struggle"

Wed, 22 Jul 2020 13:04:30 GMT

Mental Health Resources

USA

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-8255)
Crisis Text Line (Text "HELLO" to 741741)

Nigeria

Nigerian Suicide Prevention Initiative Counselling Centre (0806 210 6493)
Lagos suicide hotlines, by the Lagos State Government (08058820777 or 09030000741)

Apps - https://adaa.org/finding-help/mobile-apps

Books mentioned in this episode:

✣ An Orchestra of Minorities - Chigozie Obioma ✣

✣ Born on a Tuesday - Elnathan John ✣

✣ The Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Lives - Lola Shoneyin ✣

✣ Anthills of the Savannah - Chinua Achebe ✣

✣ A Man of the People - Chinua Achebe ✣

✣ Americanah - Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie ✣

✣ Purple Hibiscus - Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie ✣

✣ Dust - Yvonne Adhiambo Owuor ✣

✣ The Book of Memory - Petina Gappah ✣

✣ The Shadow King - Maaza Mengiste ✣

✣ The Mechanics of Yenagoa - Michael Afenfia ✣

✣ The Blessed Girl - Angela Makholwa ✣

✣ David Mogo, Godhunter - Suyi Davies Okungbowa ✣

✣ Half of a Yellow Sun - Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie ✣

✣ We Need New Names - NoViolet Bulawayo ✣

✣ Kintu - Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi ✣

✣ The Girl with the Louding Voice - Abi Daré ✣

✣ Stay with Me - Ayobami Adebayo ✣

✣ My Sister the Serial Killer - Oyinkan Braithwaite ✣

✣ The Hairdresser of Harare - Tendai Huchu ✣

✣ Tomorrow Died Yesterday - Chimeka Garricks ✣

✣ A Broken People's Playlist - Chimeka Garricks ✣

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EP. 004 - "On Small Penises and When to Trust the Hype"

Wed, 08 Jul 2020 05:00:00 GMT

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EP. 003 - On Transphobic Authors and Rappers Who Don't Read

Wed, 24 Jun 2020 05:00:00 GMT

"I don't even know what I said on this episode, but I feel like I failed to communicate some stuff...but sha, take it like that. #TransLivesMatter " - Karachi

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EP. 002 - On Queer Reads and the World Going to Shit

Wed, 10 Jun 2020 04:00:22 GMT

Happy Pride Month! This episode we chat about our favourite LGBTQ reads and lessons for our 13-year-old selves.

Tell us all about yours on Twitter (https://twitter.com/thelittypod) or Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/thelitty_podcast/)

*** As promised, here's info for where to donate to anti-racism/sexual violence initiatives: S.T.E.R. Initiative - http://standtoendrape.org/donate/ Where to donate in support of Black lives and communities of color - https://nymag.com/strategist/article/where-to-donate-for-black-lives-matter.html

Books Mentioned In this Episode:

✣ Two Boys Kissing - David Levithan ✣

✣ Red White & Royal Blue - Casey McQuiston ✣

✣ Freshwater - Akwaeke Emezi ✣

✣ Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up With Me - Mariko Tamaki ✣

✣ Girl Woman Other - Bernardine Evaristo ✣

✣ Her Body And Other Parties - Carmen Maria Machado ✣

✣ Mr Loverman - Bernardine Evaristo ✣

✣ Under The Udala Trees - Chinelo Okparanta ✣

✣ The Seven Husbands Of Evelyn Hugo - Taylor Jenkins Reid ✣

✣ Patsy - Nicole Dennis Benn ✣

✣ Pet - Akwaeke Emezi ✣

✣ What Happens When A Man Falls From The Sky - Leslie Nneka Arimah ✣

✣ Here Comes The Sun - Nicole Dennis Benn ✣

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EP. 001 - On "Trashy Books" and the Wickedness of Men

Sun, 07 Jun 2020 21:49:46 GMT

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