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Can You Judge a Book By Its Cover?

Season 1 Episode 7

Get to know the story behind some of literature’s most iconic book covers in the latest episode of It’s Lit!

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Jane Eyre: Why We Keep Reading It
17:08
After 175 years after its publication, here's why we're still dissecting Jane Eyre.
How Manga Took Over American Bookshelves
14:17
Astro Boy, Dragon Ball, Akira, Sailor Moon, Demon Slayer, Death Note.
What's in a (Pen) Name?
14:34
The nom de plume has a long and proud history in the literary world.
Unraveling the Myth of Ernest Hemingway
12:13
Ernest Hemingway and the myth of a hero.
How Do You Write a Bestseller?
13:01
Here are the tent-pole blockbuster books that support the publishing industry.
Literary Icons You NEED to Know From the Harlem Renaissance
14:09
Harlem Renaissance is one of the most iconic periods in American literature, here's why.
Anne Rice, The Queen of Literary Monsters
9:35
Learn about how Anne Rice's work has changed the landscape of genre fiction.
Dune, The Most Important Sci Fi Series Ever?
13:29
Learn about the history and adaptations of the 1965 novel DUNE.
Are Graphic Novels... Novels?
10:10
We're breaking down how the graphic novel went from the comic book store to the classroom.
The (Stephen) King of Horror
9:00
We lead you through the dark and twisted world of Uncle Stevie, the King of Horror.
The Fiery History of Banned Books
14:02
Let's explore how the seemingly innocuous book has survived centuries of the ban hammer.
The It’s Lit! Musical Episode
13:56
A lot of the bread and butter of musical theater is built off of books!
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