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It's Lit!
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It’s Lit! is a series of smart, funny video essays from PBS Digital Studios about our favorite books and why we love to read. Hosted by Lindsay Ellis, the series delves into topics like the evolution of YA, how science fiction mirrors our own anxieties, and why the book is sometimes just a _bit_ better than the movie.
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17:08
After 175 years after its publication, here's why we're still dissecting Jane Eyre.

14:17
Astro Boy, Dragon Ball, Akira, Sailor Moon, Demon Slayer, Death Note.

14:34
The nom de plume has a long and proud history in the literary world.

12:13
Ernest Hemingway and the myth of a hero.

13:01
Here are the tent-pole blockbuster books that support the publishing industry.

14:09
Harlem Renaissance is one of the most iconic periods in American literature, here's why.

9:35
Learn about how Anne Rice's work has changed the landscape of genre fiction.

13:29
Learn about the history and adaptations of the 1965 novel DUNE.

10:10
We're breaking down how the graphic novel went from the comic book store to the classroom.

9:00
We lead you through the dark and twisted world of Uncle Stevie, the King of Horror.

14:02
Let's explore how the seemingly innocuous book has survived centuries of the ban hammer.

13:56
A lot of the bread and butter of musical theater is built off of books!