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The Case for Fan Fiction

The Case for Fan Fiction

Season 2 Episode 1
11:19
The Byronic Hero: Isn’t it Byronic?

The Byronic Hero: Isn’t it Byronic?

Season 2 Episode 5
14:48
War and Peace and Everything Else

War and Peace and Everything Else

Season 2 Episode 7
12:31
The It’s Lit! Musical Episode

The It’s Lit! Musical Episode

Season 2 Episode 8
13:56
The Fiery History of Banned Books

The Fiery History of Banned Books

Season 2 Episode 9
14:02
The (Stephen) King of Horror

The (Stephen) King of Horror

Season 2 Episode 10
9:00
Are Graphic Novels... Novels?

Are Graphic Novels... Novels?

Season 2 Episode 11
10:10
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It's Lit!

It’s Lit! | Trailer | PBS Digital Studios

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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Fear of Ghost...Writing!
8:39
What is ghostwriting and why does it exist?
Can You Judge a Book By Its Cover?
7:43
Get to know the story behind some of literature’s most iconic book covers.
Why did they make me read this in High School?
5:47
Why are some books required reading in high school while others are lost to history?
How Fantasy Reflects Our World
6:00
Fantasy novels are more than just hundreds of pages worth of swords and magic!
An Ode to the Romance Novel
5:53
Love it or hate it, the romance novel is the highest grossing literary genre.
Why Sci Fi is a Mirror on Society
6:10
The origin story of science fiction is shaped throughout several centuries.
The Evolution of YA
5:43
Lindsay Ellis explores how Young Adult Fiction carved a place in publishing .
When the Book is Better than the Movie
5:29
Which is better, the book or the movie?
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