Lit Society: Books and Drama

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How to Say Babylon by Safiya Sinclair (Season 6 Premiere) Mar 06, 2025

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Hey there, Team LITeratti and welcome to SEASON SIX of LIT Society!!! ("noises of celebration")

We're so happy to be back with you and discussing AMAZING books and stories. We begin this episode by catching up and letting you all know what we've been doing with our time away (00:00). Then we discuss "Who is Haile Selassie?"—our theme of the week (07:00). We give a brief overview of the author (11:58). Then we begin a deep dive and discussion into How to Say Babylon, the celebrated memoir by Safiya Sinclair (20:50).

Under the thumb of a strict Rastafarian upbringing, a young girl carves a path to freedom through resilience and the power of poetry.

The girl: Safiya Sinclair

The book: How to Say Babylon

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Season Wrap-Up: Our Favorite (and Least Favorite) Reads of the Year! Dec 05, 2024

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We reflect on another year of incredible (and sometimes not-so-incredible) reads! In this fun and insightful episode, we share our top book picks of the year—stories that captivated our imaginations and stayed with us long after the final page. But it's not all sunshine and roses! We also dive into the books that fell flat, disappointed, or didn't live up to the hype.

Spoiler: Not every book is a winner! From thrillers that missed the mark to classics that didn't resonate, we are open and more honest than ever.

But it's not all about the misses! Tune in to hear the stories that swept us off our feet and the lessons we learned along the way. Plus, we discuss trends we noticed this year in our reading habits and what we're looking forward to tackling next season.

Highlights from This Episode:

What makes a thriller like Falling fail to land for some readers?
The surprising ways we connect (or don't) with main characters like Finlay Donovan.
Our top book recommendations that are absolutely worth your time!

Listener Question: What was your favorite book of the year? Did you read anything you wish you hadn't? Share your thoughts with us on social media using the hashtag #LITSocietyPodcast.

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What books are you looking forward to next year? Share your TBR list with us, and let's inspire each other to keep reading!

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Keke Palmer's Master of Me: The Secret to Controlling Your Narrative Nov 21, 2024

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From an award-winning, multihyphenate global entertainer comes one of the most anticipated books of the year - the inspiring guide to understanding your genuine value and identity based on her real-life experience conquering her industry for decades.

The book: Master of Me: The Secret to Controlling Your Narrative

The author: Keke Palmer

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All Systems Red (Murderbot Diaries #1) Nov 14, 2024

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On a distant planet, a team of scientists is conducting surface tests, shadowed by their company-supplied droid. This self-aware security unity has hacked its governor module and refers to itself as MURDERBOT.

The book: All Systems Red

The author: Martha Wells

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[PREVIEW] All My Sons by Arthur Miller Nov 08, 2024

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World War II is over, and peace reigns in American suburbia. Under a tree in the Keller family's placid backyard, planted to commemorate a son missing in action, Chris Keller courts Ann, the charming, forthright young woman his brother left behind. But their growing passion disturbs the surface calm of the Keller household. When a storm blows down the memorial tree, a family secret is uprooted, setting the characters on a terrifying journey toward truth.

The play: All My Sons

The playwright: Arther Miller

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* Synopsis from play.

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James by Percival Everett (Preview) Oct 31, 2024

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A brilliant, action-packed reimagining of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn , both harrowing and ferociously funny, told from the enslaved Jim's point of view.
When the enslaved Jim overhears that he is about to be sold to a man in New Orleans, separated from his wife and daughter forever, he decides to hide on nearby Jackson Island until he can formulate a plan. Meanwhile, Huck Finn has faked his own death to escape his violent father, recently returned to town. As all readers of American literature know, thus begins the dangerous and transcendent journey by raft down the Mississippi River toward the elusive and too-often-unreliable promise of the Free States and beyond.*

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* Synopsis from Goodreads.

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Finlay Donovan Is Killing It: A Novel by Elle Cosimano [Preview] Oct 24, 2024

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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?

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Before we dive into the plot, we discuss Terrible Crimes Solved in Surprising Ways. Source for this discussion: Business Insider: 5 real crimes that were solved in unbelievable ways. https://www.businessinsider.com/crimes-twists-history-2018-2.

NOTE: Kari gets a little passionate in this episode, but it should be made clear that we both respect the work of authors and appreciate the stories they produce.

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[Preview] White Nights by Fyodor Dostoevsky Oct 17, 2024

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White Nights is a short story by Fyodor Dostoevsky that was published in 1848. Set in St. Petersburg, it is the story of a young man fighting his inner restlessness. A light and tender narrative, it delves into the torment and guilt of unrequited love. Both protagonists suffer from a deep sense of alienation that initially brings them together. A blend of romanticism and realism, the story appeals gently to the senses and feelings.

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(Book summary partially from Goodreads)

[Preview] Notes on Grief by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Oct 10, 2024

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Notes on Grief is an exquisite work of meditation, remembrance, and hope, written in the wake of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's beloved father's death in the summer of 2020. As the COVID-19 pandemic raged around the world and kept Adichie and her family members separated from one another, her father succumbed unexpectedly to complications of kidney failure. Full of honesty and agony, her essay gives us the words we try desperately to find when grieving.

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Behind Closed Doors by B.A. Paris Oct 03, 2024

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Grace and Jack are gorgeous newlyweds, swimming in money and success. They seem to have it all. They may even tempt you toward jealousy. Look closer, however. Ask yourself why Grace doesn't have a phone or email address, where her friends are, and what she does all day in that enormous house while he's at work. Ask yourself, "What's really going on behind their closed doors?"

The book: Behind Closed Doors

The author: B.A. Paris

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