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Episode
10:10
It's Lit!
Are Graphic Novels... Novels?
We're breaking down how the graphic novel went from the comic book store to the classroom.
Episode
9:00
It's Lit!
The (Stephen) King of Horror
We lead you through the dark and twisted world of Uncle Stevie, the King of Horror.
Episode
14:02
It's Lit!
The Fiery History of Banned Books
Let's explore how the seemingly innocuous book has survived centuries of the ban hammer.
Episode
12:31
It's Lit!
War and Peace and Everything Else
In this day and age of publishing, books like War & Peace are something of a relic.
Episode
14:17
It's Lit!
The Constructed Languages of JRR Tolkien
A less-discussed aspect of Tolkien is the way he used constructed language in his writing.
Episode
14:48
It's Lit!
The Byronic Hero: Isn’t it Byronic?
Brooding, sensual, violent, intelligent, and single-minded.
Episode
9:37
It's Lit!
Why We Still Love Little Women, 150 Years Later
Before women were asking “Am I Carrie or Samantha?”, they were asking “Am I Jo or Amy?"
Episode
12:02
It's Lit!
How Fictional Pandemics Reflect the Real Thing
Explore how fictional pandemics have evolved over time.
Episode
9:33
It's Lit!
Afrofuturism: From Books to Blockbusters
What is Afro-Futurism and what is its place in Black storytelling?
Episode
11:19
It's Lit!
The Case for Fan Fiction
We explore how fan fiction writers were able to come out of the proverbial closet of shame