That's Lit Podcast

This month, our lovely hosts read books they discovered on Instagram and TikTok. Karson has some ... thoughts ... on Bookstagram sensation "Divine Rivals" by Rebecca Ross. And Brindolyn gushes over TikTok darling "Legendborn" by Tracy Deonn. Have you read these popular books? Do you agree with our hostesses' takes? Let us know! Next month, our gals are reading books that have been adapted to film. Brindolyn will be diving into "Jaws" by Peter Benchley, and Karson will be tackling "Memoirs of a Geisha" by Arthur Golden. Read along and let us know what you think on Twitter at ⁠⁠⁠⁠@ThatsLitPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠, Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠@ThatsLitPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠, or email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠thatslitpodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thatslitpodcast/support

We're back with episodes recorded this year! Tune in to hear our gals discuss indie books, and get a firsthand look at Brindolyn's prognostication powers as she accurately predicts the Gamecock Women Basketball team's NCAA championship victory. Regarding their books, this month Brindolyn is reviewing "Site Alpha" by Neal Romriell, a South Carolina author. Karson dives into a heavier read with "Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow" by Gabrielle Zevin. Next month, our intrepid hosts will be reading books they've been recommended on BookTok or Bookstagram. Karson will be exploring "Divine Rivals" by Rebecca Ross, while Brindolyn (finally) reads "Legendborn" by Tracy Deonn, a book that's been sitting on her shelf for over a year. Read along and let us know what you think on Twitter at ⁠⁠⁠@ThatsLitPodcast⁠⁠⁠, Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠@ThatsLitPodcast⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠, or email us at ⁠⁠⁠thatslitpodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thatslitpodcast/support

This episode was recorded in February 2023, so please excuse the outdated pop culture references. This month (February 2023) Brindolyn and Karson fell in love with a couple of romance novels. Brindolyn read "Radha and Jai's Recipe for Romance" by Nisha Sharma, and Karson read "Me Before You" by Jojo Moyes. Trigger warning for "Me Before You": This book references suicide, self-harm and sexual assault. In our next episode, Karson will be reading "Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow" by Gabrielle Zevin, and Brindolyn will be diving into "Site Alpha" by Neal Romriell. Read along and let us know what you think on Twitter at ⁠⁠@ThatsLitPodcast⁠⁠, Instagram at ⁠⁠@ThatsLitPodcast⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠, or email us at ⁠⁠thatslitpodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thatslitpodcast/support

What *is* sexier than a comfortable woman? How about a well-read comfortable woman? Welcome back to our little book club podcast! We're getting caught up and starting up with our "missing" episode from June 2022 in which Karson and Brindolyn read graphic novels. Karson took on "The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse" by Charlie Mackesy (@charliemackesy), and Brindolyn read "Gender Queer" by Maia Kobabe. Step back in time as our gals discuss these delightful and important graphic novels. Next time, love is in the air as our hosts read and discuss romance novels! Brindolyn will share her thoughts on "Radha & Jai's Recipe for Romance" by Nisha Sharma. Karson will be deep diving into all the feels with "Me Before You" by Jojo Moyes. Read along and let us know what you think on Twitter at ⁠@ThatsLitPodcast⁠, Instagram at ⁠@ThatsLitPodcast⁠ and ⁠Facebook⁠, or email us at ⁠thatslitpodcast@gmail.com⁠. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thatslitpodcast/support

Our humble hosts are back after a tumultuous hiatus! Karson and Brindolyn are kicking off the new year by sharing their fav reads of 2022. So get your TBRs in order with these excellent book recommendations. Next month, our harlequin heroines will be escaping into the world of romance! Brindolyn will be immersing herself in "Radha & Jai's Recipe for Romance" by Nisha Sharma, and Karson will be feeling all the feels with "Me Before You" by Jojo Moyes. Read along and let us know what you think on Twitter at @ThatsLitPodcast, Instagram at @ThatsLitPodcast and Facebook, or email us at thatslitpodcast@gmail.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thatslitpodcast/support

**This month's episode is dedicated in loving memory to Brindolyn's mom, Randa. She was a voracious reader and a lifelong learner. Rest easy, Iron Mom. Our gals celebrated National Poetry Month with two excellent selections of poetry. Karson chose "Lighthead" by Columbia native Terrance Hayes, and Brindolyn dove into "Call Us What We Carry" by Amanda Gorman. Both selections proved to be thought-provoking and intense. Next month, our hosts will be having fun with graphic novels! Karson is reading "The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse" by Charlie Mackesy. Brindolyn will be reading "Gender Queer" by Maia Kobabe. Read along and let us know what you think on Twitter at @ThatsLitPodcast, on Instagram at @ThatsLitPodcast and Facebook, or email us at thatslitpodcast@gmail.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thatslitpodcast/support

On this episode, Brindolyn and Karson share their thoughts on books recommended to them by EACH OTHER! Karson's pick for Bee was "Gods of Jade and Shadow" by Silvia Moreno-Garcia. Bee selected "Terminal Alliance" by Jim C. Hines as Karson's read. Next time, our gals will be celebrating National Poetry Month with "Call Us What We Carry" by Amanda Gorman and "Lighthead" by Columbia native Terrence Hayes. (Shout out to @TheAprilBlake for influencing Bee's zen.) Read along and let us know what you think on Twitter at @ThatsLitPodcast, on Instagram at @ThatsLitPodcast and Facebook, or email us at thatslitpodcast@gmail.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thatslitpodcast/support

On this episode, Brindolyn and Karson take a trip back in time as they read classics. Bee chose "The Count of Monte Cristo" by Alexandre Dumas, while Karson adventured through "Arabian Sands" with Wilfred Thesiger. Next time, our hosts will choose each other's reads! Karson has chosen "Gods of Jade and Shadow" by Silvia Moreno-Garcia for Bee to read, while Bee has picked "Terminal Alliance" by Jim C. Hines" for Karson. Read along and let us know what you think on Twitter at @ThatsLitPodcast, on Instagram at @ThatsLitPodcast and Facebook, or email us at thatslitpodcast@gmail.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thatslitpodcast/support

*RECORDED IN DECEMBER 2021* Hey hey! It's not too late for a reading roundup, right? Ya girls are here with their fav reads of 2021. Karson and Brindolyn each share their 6 favorite reads of the past year. And we're reading on into 2022 by going back to classics! Karson is reading Arabian Sands by Wilfred Thesiger, and Brindolyn will be revisiting The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas. Read along and tell us what you think. And keep track of your reads for the 2022 Book Riot Read Harder Challenge! Did we miss YOUR favorite book of 2021? Tell us! You can share your fav reads with us on Twitter at @ThatsLitPodcast, on Instagram at @ThatsLitPodcast and Facebook, or email us at thatslitpodcast@gmail.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thatslitpodcast/support

Hi there, dear readers! Our gals are back with their October reads, and they were LIT! To recap, Brindolyn read "After the People Lights Have Gone Off" by Stephen Graham Jones, and Karson read "Black Sun" by Rebecca Roanhorse. Listen in to find out about these amazing books written by indigenous authors. Our next full-length episode will be a recap of our favorite reads of 2021. Be sure to send us yours at thatslitpodcast@gmail.com. And you can always read along and let us know what you think on Twitter at @ThatsLitPodcast, on Instagram at @ThatsLitPodcast and Facebook, or email us at thatslitpodcast@gmail.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thatslitpodcast/support

Our hosts wrap up their September reads with excellent reviews of books by debut authors. Karson read "Welcome to the Goddamn Ice Cube" by Blair Braverman (yes, that's the author's real name), and Brindolyn read "Malice" by Heather Walter. Listen in to find out why ya girls loved their books and to hear them apologize profusely to their moms. Oh, and you'll learn the secret to winning both our hosts' hearts (spoiler: it's validation). For October, our hosts will be diving into books by Indigenous, First Nations and Native American authors. Karson will be reading the magical "Black Sun" by Rebecca Roanhorse, and Brindolyn will be keeping it creepy with "After the People Lights Go Out" by Stephen Graham Jones. Read along and let us know what you think on Twitter at @ThatsLitPodcast, on Instagram at @ThatsLitPodcast and Facebook, or email us at thatslitpodcast@gmail.com. You can find Brindolyn on Twitter at @Brindolyn, Instagram at @Brindolyn and TikTok at @Brindolyn. And you can find Karson on Twitter at @kgaylet. And check out our new website at ThatsLitPodcast.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thatslitpodcast/support

Ya girls are back after a much-needed break with their July (and kinda August) reads. This episode's theme is "books we were gifted," and boy were these some doozies. Karson read "The Art of Racing in the Rain" by Garth Stein, and Brindolyn read "Rise Sister Rise" by Rebecca Campbell. For the first time in That's Lit history, our hosts both hated their books. Listen in to find out why you should avoid these books at all costs. Our books for the next episode are expected to be much more enjoyable. Karson will be reading "Welcome to the Goddamn Ice Cube" by Blair Braverman, and Brindolyn will be reading "Malice" by Heather Walter. Read along and let us know what you think on Twitter at @ThatsLitPodcast, on Instagram at @ThatsLitPodcast and Facebook or email us at thatslitpodcast@gmail.com. You can find Brindolyn on Twitter at @Brindolyn and Instagram at @Brindolyn. And you can find Karson on Twitter at @kgaylet. And check out our new website at ThatsLitPodcast.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thatslitpodcast/support

Surf's up, folx! Our gals are back with another full-length episode of That's Lit, and this time they're sharing their thoughts on their beachy reads. But what is a beach read? Well, they talk about that too. So listen in to hear about Karson's book, "Maine" by J. Courtney Sullivan and Brindolyn's book, "The Djinn Falls in Love," a compilation of short stories by multiple authors. Want to get a head start on this month's read? Our hosts will be reading books they were gifted (AGES AGO) but still haven't read. Karson will be reading "The Art of Racing in the Rain" by Garth Stein, and Brindolyn will be reading "Rise Sister Rise" by Rebecca Campbell. Read along and let us know what you think on Twitter at @ThatsLitPodcast, on Instagram at @ThatsLitPodcast and Facebook or email us at thatslitpodcast@gmail.com. You can find Brindolyn on Twitter at @Brindolyn and Instagram at @Brindolyn. And you can find Karson on Twitter at @kgaylet. And check out our new website at ThatsLitPodcast.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thatslitpodcast/support

On this week's That's Lit shorty, Brindolyn shares her thoughts on the complex story of "The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo" by Taylor Jenkins Reid. It's a great addition to your Pride Month to-be-read list, but it's also a bit flawed. Read along and let us know what you think on Twitter at @ThatsLitPodcast, on Instagram at @ThatsLitPodcast and Facebook or email us at thatslitpodcast@gmail.com. You can find Brindolyn on Twitter at @Brindolyn and Instagram at @Brindolyn. And you can find Karson on Twitter at @kgaylet. And check out our new website at ThatsLitPodcast.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thatslitpodcast/support

Ya girls are back IN PERSON (for the recording) to bring you their May reads. This month's theme was historical fiction. Brindolyn went back to her comfort zone of horror reads with "Ring Shout" by P. Djeli Clark, and Karson ventured to a fictionalized 1920s Russia with "A Gentleman in Moscow" by Amor Towles. For June, our hosts will be soaking up some sun with beach reads. B will be diving into the sci-fi/fantasy anthology "The Djinn Falls in Love" compiled by Mahvesh Murad and Jared Shurin, and Karson will be reading "Maine" by J. Courtney Sullivan. Read along and let us know what you think on Twitter at @ThatsLitPodcast, on Instagram at @ThatsLitPodcast and Facebook or email us at thatslitpodcast@gmail.com. You can find Brindolyn on Twitter at @Brindolyn and Instagram at @Brindolyn. And you can find Karson on Twitter at @kgaylet. And check out our new website at ThatsLitPodcast.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thatslitpodcast/support

On this week's That's Lit Shorty, Brindolyn admits her newfound fondness for romance novels and reviews "Take a Hint, Dani Brown" by Talia Hibbert. Listen in to find out why B fell in love with this love story. Read along and let us know what you think on Twitter at @ThatsLitPodcast, on Instagram at @ThatsLitPodcast and Facebook or email us at thatslitpodcast@gmail.com. You can find Brindolyn on Twitter at @Brindolyn and Instagram at @Brindolyn. And you can find Karson on Twitter at @kgaylet. And check out our new website at ThatsLitPodcast.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thatslitpodcast/support

For this week's That's Lit Shorty, Brindolyn lets us know exactly how she’s feeling about being quarantined for more than a year by reviewing "Devolution" by Max Brooks. A heads up if you decide to explore the mystery of the lost colony of the Greenloop community: it gets gory. Because, you know, Bigfoot. Read along and let us know what you think on Twitter at @ThatsLitPodcast, on Instagram at @ThatsLitPodcast and Facebook or email us at thatslitpodcast@gmail.com. You can find Brindolyn on Twitter at @Brindolyn and Instagram at @Brindolyn. And you can find Karson on Twitter at @kgaylet. And check out our new website at ThatsLitPodcast.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thatslitpodcast/support

This month, Brindolyn and Karson read books of poetry in honor of National Poetry Month. Karson dives into the tome that is "The Complete Poems by Walt Whitman" and gives us a little history less on the great American poet himself. Brindolyn reviews "Wild Embers" by Nikita Gill, which satisfies the "book of nature poetry" task on the 2021 Book Riot Read Harder Challenge. For May, our intrepid hosts will be traveling back in time with historical fiction. Karson will be reading "A Gentleman in Moscow" by Amor Towles, and Brindolyn will be reading "Ring Shout" by P. Djèlí Clark. Read along and let us know what you think on Twitter at @ThatsLitPodcast, on Instagram at @ThatsLitPodcast and Facebook or email us at thatslitpodcast@gmail.com. You can find Brindolyn on Twitter at @Brindolyn and Instagram at @Brindolyn. And you can find Karson on Twitter at @kgaylet. And check out our new website at ThatsLitPodcast.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thatslitpodcast/support

For this week's That's Lit Shorty, Brindolyn gives us her take on Ernest Cline's highly anticipated sequel "Ready Player Two." Is it worth the hype? Read along and let us know what you think on Twitter at @ThatsLitPodcast, on Instagram at @ThatsLitPodcast and Facebook or email us at thatslitpodcast@gmail.com. You can find Brindolyn on Twitter at @Brindolyn and Instagram at @Brindolyn. And you can find Karson on Twitter at @kgaylet. And check out our new website at ThatsLitPodcast.com.

For March, our gals read books about travel. Karson shares her thoughts on the trippy novel "The Oracle Year" by Charles Soule, while Brindolyn vents about her very first Did-Not-Finish read in That's Lit History, "Tracks" by Robyn Davidson. Find out why you SHOULD read "The Oracle Year" and why you might want to skip "Tracks." For April, Karson and Brindolyn will be celebrating National Poetry Month by reading books of poetry (obvi). Brindolyn will be reading "Wild Embers" by Nikita Gill, and Karson will be tackling the massive tome that is "The Poem of Walt Whitman." Read along and let us know what you think on Twitter at @ThatsLitPodcast, on Instagram at @ThatsLitPodcast and Facebook or email us at thatslitpodcast@gmail.com. You can find Brindolyn on Twitter at @Brindolyn and Instagram at @Brindolyn. And you can find Karson on Twitter at @kgaylet. And check out our new website at ThatsLitPodcast.com.

On this week's That's Lit Shorty, Brindolyn reviews "When No One Is Watching" by Alyssa Cole. Read along and let us know what you think on Twitter at @ThatsLitPodcast, on Instagram at @ThatsLitPodcast and Facebook or email us at thatslitpodcast@gmail.com. You can find Brindolyn on Twitter at @Brindolyn and Instagram at @Brindolyn. And you can find Karson on Twitter at @kgaylet.

For February, Brindolyn and Karson fell into some love stories. Brindolyn read "Felix Ever After" by Kacen Callender, and Karson read "The Signature of All Things" by Elizabeth Gilbert. They also give you the worst pick-up line ever (seriously, don't use it) and insult everyone on the planet named Ambrose Pike.For March, our gals will be reading books about travel! Read along as Brindolyn ventures to the Australian outback through "Tracks: A Woman's Solo Trek Across 1,700 Miles of Australian Outback" by Robyn Davidson, and Karson explores "The Oracle Year" by Charles Soule.Read along and let us know what you think on Twitter at @ThatsLitPodcast, on Instagram at @ThatsLitPodcast and Facebook or email us at thatslitpodcast@gmail.com. You can find Brindolyn on Twitter at @Brindolyn and Instagram at @Brindolyn. And you can find Karson on Twitter at @kgaylet.

On this week's That's Lit shorty, Karson talks about the music nostalgia stirred up when she read "The Music Shop" by Rachel Joyce. Read along and let us know what you think on Twitter at @ThatsLitPodcast, on Instagram at @ThatsLitPodcast and Facebook or email us at thatslitpodcast@gmail.com. You can find Brindolyn on Twitter at @Brindolyn and Instagram at @Brindolyn. And you can find Karson on Twitter at @kgaylet.

On this week's That's Lit shorty, Brindolyn dives into the book behind the sensational "Bridgeton" series on Netflix. Take a listen as she shares her thoughts on "The Duke and I" by Julia Quinn.Read along and let us know what you think on Twitter at @ThatsLitPodcast, on Instagram at @ThatsLitPodcast and Facebook or email us at thatslitpodcast@gmail.com. You can find Brindolyn on Twitter at @Brindolyn and Instagram at @Brindolyn. And you can find Karson on Twitter at @kgaylet.

On this week's shorty, Karson talks about her quarantine read "Beyond the Point" by Claire Gibson. Check out her take on this female-driven story based on actual events. Read along and let us know what you think on Twitter at @ThatsLitPodcast, on Instagram at @ThatsLitPodcast and Facebook or email us at thatslitpodcast@gmail.com. You can find Brindolyn on Twitter at @Brindolyn and Instagram at @Brindolyn. And you can find Karson on Twitter at @kgaylet.

Karson and Brindolyn are back with the first full episode of That's Lit in 2021. Join our hosts as they share their complex thoughts on sci-fi reads "Dune" by Frank Herbert and "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro. And join our gals in February as they fall head over heels in love with romance novels! Karson will be reading "The Signature of All Things" by Elizabeth Gilbert, and Brindolyn is reading "Felix Ever After" by Kacen Callender.Read along and let us know what you think on Twitter at @ThatsLitPodcast, on Instagram at @ThatsLitPodcast and Facebook or email us at thatslitpodcast@gmail.com. You can find Brindolyn on Twitter at @Brindolyn and Instagram at @Brindolyn. And you can find Karson on Twitter at @kgaylet.

For this shorty, Karson takes us back to 1999 with "Fire Bringer" by David Clement-Davies. Find out what drew her to re-read this YA fantasy novel and share her thoughts with us.Read along and let us know what you think on Twitter at @ThatsLitPodcast, on Instagram at @ThatsLitPodcast and Facebook or email us at thatslitpodcast@gmail.com. You can find Brindolyn on Twitter at @Brindolyn and Instagram at @Brindolyn. And you can find Karson on Twitter at @kgaylet.

Brindolyn's here with this shorty to tell you about the unforgettable story of a very forgettable girl, "The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue" by V.E. Schwab. Be warned: There is a mild spoiler in this review.Read along and let us know what you think on Twitter at @ThatsLitPodcast, on Instagram at @ThatsLitPodcast and Facebook or email us at thatslitpodcast@gmail.com. You can find Brindolyn on Twitter at @Brindolyn and Instagram at @Brindolyn. And you can find Karson on Twitter at @kgaylet.

We're back for season 3! Karson delivers our first Shorty of the year with her thoughts on "Writers & Lovers" by Lily King. If you tuned in last season, you understand Karson's deep love for Lily King and her writing. If you didn't, you'll get the idea after this episode.Read along and let us know what you think on Twitter at @ThatsLitPodcast, on Instagram at @ThatsLitPodcast and Facebook or email us at thatslitpodcast@gmail.com. You can find Brindolyn on Twitter at @Brindolyn and Instagram at @Brindolyn. And you can find Karson on Twitter at @kgaylet.

In this final episode of 2020, Karson and Brindolyn discuss celebrity memoirs. Listen in to hear B's reflections on Michelle Obama's "Becoming," while Karson recounts the wild, beautiful rambling thoughts of Matthew McConaughey in "Greenlights."We've already started planning our reads for 2021, including the selections for our January episode. Our intrepid hosts are taking on sci-fi selections, with Karson reading the first book in the "Dune" series by Frank Herbert and Brindolyn reading "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro.Read or listen along and let us know what you think on Twitter at @ThatsLitPodcast, on Instagram at @ThatsLitPodcast and on Facebook or email us at thatslitpodcast@gmail.com. You can find Brindolyn on Twitter at @Brindolyn and on Instagram at @Brindolyn. And you can find Karson on Twitter at @kgaylet.Shout out to SquadCast for allowing us to continue to create new content while maintaining a responsible social distance.

Whew! Ya girls are back after a brief hiatus, and they've got some things to say about their reads. Karson shares her thoughts on "Topdog/Underdog" by Suzan-Lori Parks, and Brindolyn takes us to church with her review of "The Amen Corner" by James Baldwin.Next month's reads will be celebrity memoirs! Karson is diving in to "Greenlights" by Matthew McConoughey, and Brindolyn is listening to "Becoming" by Michelle Obama. Read or listen along and let us know what you think on Twitter at @ThatsLitPodcast, on Instagram at @ThatsLitPodcast and on Facebook or email us at thatslitpodcast@gmail.com. You can find Brindolyn on Twitter at @Brindolyn and on Instagram at @Brindolyn. And you can find Karson on Twitter at @kgaylet.Shout out to SquadCast for allowing us to continue to create new content while maintaining a responsible social distance.

On this month's full-length episode, Brindolyn and Karson discuss books by authors of a religious tradition that is different from their own. Brindolyn shares her thoughts on "Persepolis" by Marjane Satrapi, and Karson takes us through "The City of Brass" by S.A. Chakraborty.For September, our hosts will each read a play – Karson will be reading "Topdog/Underdog" by Suzan-Lori Parks, and Brindolyn will be reading "The Amen Corner" by James Baldwin.Read along and let us know what you think on Twitter at @ThatsLitPodcast, on Instagram at @ThatsLitPodcast and on Facebook or email us at thatslitpodcast@gmail.com. You can find Brindolyn on Twitter at @Brindolyn and on Instagram at @Brindolyn. And you can find Karson on Twitter at @kgaylet.Shout out to SquadCast for allowing us to continue to create new content while maintaining a responsible social distance.

In this week's That's Lit shorty, Karson gives us the skinny on Sally Rooney's "Normal People," now a Hulu series. Want to spice up your summer with some Irish teen drama? You'll definitely want to check this one out.Read along and let us know what you think on Twitter at @ThatsLitPodcast, on Instagram at @ThatsLitPodcast and Facebook or email us at thatslitpodcast@gmail.com. You can find Brindolyn on Twitter at @Brindolyn and Instagram at @Brindolyn. And you can find Karson on Twitter at @kgaylet.

In this week's That's Lit shorty, Brindolyn gives a quick review of "The Guest List" by Lucy Foley. If you're looking for a thrilling beach read, you should def check this out.Read along and let us know what you think on Twitter at @ThatsLitPodcast, on Instagram at @ThatsLitPodcast and Facebook or email us at thatslitpodcast@gmail.com. You can find Brindolyn on Twitter at @Brindolyn and Instagram at @Brindolyn. And you can find Karson on Twitter at @kgaylet.

Brindolyn and Karson are back after a short sabbatical with their June/July reviews. This episode, Karson discusses the overwhelming book "The Great Along" by Kristin Hannah, while Brindolyn shares her thoughts on the audiobook "Real Queer America: LGBT stories from Red States." Needless to say, they both had very different summer reading experiences.For August, they'll be tackling reads by an author of a different religion or spirituality. Brindolyn will be diving into the graphic novel "Persepolis" by Marjane Satrapi, and Karson will be exploring the fantasy novel "City of Brass" by S.A. Chakraborty.Shout out to SquadCast for allowing us to continue to create new content while maintaining a responsible social distance.Read along and let us know what you think on Twitter at @ThatsLitPodcast, on Instagram at @ThatsLitPodcast and on Facebook or email us at thatslitpodcast@gmail.com. You can find Brindolyn on Twitter at @Brindolyn and on Instagram at @Brindolyn. And you can find Karson on Twitter at @kgaylet.

In this week's That's Lit Shorty, Karson shares her thoughts on the viral sensation "Turtles All The Way Down" by John Green. If you're looking to escape into a well-written YA novel with curious twists and turns, this might be the book for you.Read along and let us know what you think on Twitter at @ThatsLitPodcast, on Instagram at @ThatsLitPodcast and on Facebook or email us at thatslitpodcast@gmail.com. You can find Brindolyn on Twitter at @Brindolyn and on Instagram at @Brindolyn. And you can find Karson on Twitter at @kgaylet.

In this week's That's Lit Shorty, Brindolyn shares a relevant read with "Lovecraft Country" by Matt Ruff. The story takes us to 1950s America as we follow Atticus as he navigates the very real terror of racism in addition to eldritch horrors to find his missing father. Check it out and let us know what you think!Read along and let us know what you think on Twitter at @ThatsLitPodcast, on Instagram at @ThatsLitPodcast and on Facebook or email us at thatslitpodcast@gmail.com. You can find Brindolyn on Twitter at @Brindolyn and on Instagram at @Brindolyn. And you can find Karson on Twitter at @kgaylet.

For May, Karson and Brindolyn tackled another item from the 2020 Book Riot Read Harder Challenge and each read a historical fiction novel that DOES NOT take place during WWII. Karson read "My Brilliant Friend" by Elena Ferrante and Brindolyn listened to "The Queen of the Night" by Alexander Chee.For June, they'll be crossing another item of the Read Harder Challenge list by reading books that take place in a rural setting. Karson will be reading "The Great Alone" by Kristin Hannah and Brindolyn will be reading "Real Queer America: LGBT Stories from Red States" by Samantha Allen. Read along and let us know what you think! Shout out to SquadCast for allowing us to continue to create new content while maintaining a responsible social distance.Read along and let us know what you think on Twitter at @ThatsLitPodcast, on Instagram at @ThatsLitPodcast and on Facebook or email us at thatslitpodcast@gmail.com. You can find Brindolyn on Twitter at @Brindolyn and on Instagram at @Brindolyn. And you can find Karson on Twitter at @kgaylet.

For April, Brindolyn and Karson each read a book that has been sitting on their respective bookshelves for more than a year. Brindolyn dove into the nearly 700-page "NOS4A2" by Joe Hill, and Karson got lost in "Tales from 1,001 Nights," a collection of stories from Arabic folklore.And don't forget to check out our That's Lit Shorties each week in between our full-length episodes.Shout out to SquadCast for allowing us to continue to create new content while maintaining a responsible social distance.Read along and let us know what you think on Twitter at @ThatsLitPodcast, on Instagram at @ThatsLitPodcast and on Facebook or email us at thatslitpodcast@gmail.com. You can find Brindolyn on Twitter at @Brindolyn and on Instagram at @Brindolyn. And you can find Karson on Twitter at @kgaylet.

In this week's That's Lit shorty, Karson revisits an oldie but a goodie with "The Return of the Soldier" by Rebecca West. Find out what made her fall in love with this book and why she thinks you will too.Read along and let us know what you think on Twitter at @ThatsLitPodcast, on Instagram at @ThatsLitPodcast and on Facebook or email us at thatslitpodcast@gmail.com. You can find Brindolyn on Twitter at @Brindolyn and on Instagram at @Brindolyn. And you can find Karson on Twitter at @kgaylet.

In this week's That's Lit shorty, Brindolyn recommends the whimsically distracting book "The Utterly Uninteresting and Unadventurous Tales of Fred, the Vampire Accountant" by Drew Hayes. B listened to the audio book, which is narrated by the wickedly talented Kirby Heyborne. Check it out!Read along and let us know what you think on Twitter at @ThatsLitPodcast, on Instagram at @ThatsLitPodcast and on Facebook or email us at thatslitpodcast@gmail.com. You can find Brindolyn on Twitter at @Brindolyn and on Instagram at @Brindolyn. And you can find Karson on Twitter at @kgaylet.

In this first-ever That's Lit shorty, Karson takes us on a magical adventure as she describes her latest book recommendation, "The Philosopher's Flight" by Tom Miller. Check it out!Read along and let us know what you think on Twitter at @ThatsLitPodcast, on Instagram at @ThatsLitPodcast and on Facebook or email us at thatslitpodcast@gmail.com. You can find Brindolyn on Twitter at @Brindolyn and on Instagram at @Brindolyn. And you can find Karson on Twitter at @kgaylet.

This month, Karson and Brindolyn shelter in place and discuss books about cuisines they've never tried before. Karson takes us to Japan with "Diary of a Tokyo Teen: A Japanese-American Girl Travel to the Land of Trendy Fashion, High-Tech Toilets and Maid Cafes," and Brindolyn shares the culinary journey of Kwame Onwuachi's memoir "Notes From a Young Black Chef." Make sure you have a snack at the ready because there is a LOT of food talk.For April, we're dusting off a book that's been on our bookshelves for more than a year. Karson is reading "1,001 Nights," a collection or Arabic folk stories. Brindolyn will be diving into "NOS4A2" by Joe Hill. And our gals also have a special surprise in store for you, so tune in to find out how your life is about to get more Lit.Read along and let us know what you think on Twitter at @ThatsLitPodcast, on Instagram at @ThatsLitPodcast and on Facebook or email us at thatslitpodcast@gmail.com. You can find Brindolyn on Twitter at @Brindolyn and on Instagram at @Brindolyn. And you can find Karson on Twitter at @kgaylet.

This month, Karson and Brindolyn celebrate black authors by reading and discussing "The Water Dancer" by Ta-Nehisi Coates and "Beloved" by Toni Morrison. They talk about how the authors approach the subject of slavery in very different ways. Also, check out these amazing book nooks (thanks, Hannah!).Also, ya girls are going to Podfest!!! Karson and B will be headed to Orlando to learn from some of the best in the (podcasting) business. Thanks, Buzzsprout!For March, you can read along as Karson tackles "Diary of a Tokyo Teen" by Christine Mari Inzer and Brindolyn reads "Notes from a Young Black Chef" by Kwame Onwuachi.Read along and let us know what you think on Twitter at @ThatsLitPodcast, on Instagram at @ThatsLitPodcast and on Facebook or email us at thatslitpodcast@gmail.com. You can find Brindolyn on Twitter at @Brindolyn and on Instagram at @Brindolyn. And you can find Karson on Twitter at @kgaylet.

Welcome back, everybody! Join Karson and Brindolyn as they celebrate the one-year anniversary of That's Lit Podcast by doing what they do best: chatting about books.Listen in as Brindolyn shares her complicated thoughts on Nikolas Butler's "The Hearts of Men," while Karson discusses the delightfully complex "Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal" by Christopher Moore. There's a lot of giggling.And be sure to read along with their February book selections. Karson will be reading "The Water Dancer" by Ta-Nehisi Coates, and Brindolyn will be diving into "Beloved" by the late Toni Morrison.Read along and let us know what you think on Twitter at @ThatsLitPodcast, on Instagram at @ThatsLitPodcast and on Facebook or email us at thatslitpodcast@gmail.com. You can find Brindolyn on Twitter at @Brindolyn and on Instagram at @Brindolyn. And you can find Karson on Twitter at @kgaylet. TW: Discussion of sexual assault at 22:48.

This month, Karson and Brindolyn recap their favorite reads of the year (and not just for the podcast). They also tackle some rapid-fire book-related questions (at a semi-leisurely pace).Our fearless readers will return in January for the 1-year anniversary of That's Lit! Karson will be reading "Lamb: The Gospel of Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal" by Christopher Moore, and Brindolyn will be reading "The Hearts of Men" by Nikolas Butler.Read along and let us know what you think on Twitter at @ThatsLitPodcast, on Instagram at @ThatsLitPodcast and on Facebook or email us at thatslitpodcast@gmail.com. You can find Brindolyn on Twitter at @Brindolyn and on Instagram at @Brindolyn. And you can find Karson on Twitter at @kgaylet. Thank you so much for listening! Have a safe and happy holiday and spectacular new year!

This month, we celebrate family, friends and food as we near Thanksgiving and read some family favorites. For this episode, Brindolyn read one of her mom's favorite books, "Watership Down" by Richard Adams, and Karson read one of her mom's favorite books, "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants" by Ann Brashares.Brin and Karson not only share their thoughts on the books, but they also divulge the reasons these books are in their moms' top reads.For December, our hosts will be recapping some of the best books they've read this year and sharing their excitement about new reads coming out in 2020.Read along and let us know what you think on Twitter at @ThatsLitPodcast, on Instagram at @ThatsLitPodcast and on Facebook or email us at thatslitpodcast@gmail.com. You can find Brindolyn on Twitter at @Brindolyn and on Instagram at @Brindolyn. And you can find Karson on Twitter at @kgaylet.

It's SPOOOOOOOKY Season! And our intrepid hosts are tackling classic and contemporary horro this month. Hear Brindolyn's hot take on Paul Tremblay's "The Cabin at the End of the World" and find out why she does not recommend you add it to your bookshelf. Meanwhile, Karson goes back in time and shares her thoughts on "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" by Washington Irving, or My Man Irv as you'll come to know him. And you will know him pretty well by the end of this episode.NOTE: Spoilers for "The Cabin at the End of the World begin at 00:23:37 and end at 00:26:14.Read along and let us know what you think on Twitter at @ThatsLitPodcast, on Instagram at @ThatsLitPodcast and on Facebookor email us at thatslitpodcast@gmail.com. You can find Brindolyn on Twitter at @Brindolyn and on Instagram at @Brindolyn. And you can find Karson on Twitter at @kgaylet. Creepy music for this episode is from http://www.zapsplat.com.

Welcome, everybody! Karson and Brindolyn return to the wonderful Richland Library for the September episode of That's Lit. This month, our hosts dive into alternative history. Brindolyn talks about the delightfully surprising, zombie-sprinkled, post-Civil War novel "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland. Meanwhile Karson shares her thoughts on the "fever-read" that is "His Majesty's Dragon" by Naomi Novik.For October, the gals will be taking on horror, with Karson reading the classic horror story "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" by Washington Irving. Brindolyn, meanwhile, will tackle a more contemporary horror story with "The Cabin at the End of the World" by Paul Tremblay. Spoooooooky!Read along and let us know what you think on Twitter at @ThatsLitPodcast, on Instagram at @ThatsLitPodcast and on Facebookor email us at thatslitpodcast@gmail.com. You can find Brindolyn on Twitter at @Brindolyn and on Instagram at @Brindolyn. And you can find Karson on Twitter at @kgaylet.

Our dynamic duo, Karson and Brindolyn, are back at the incredible Richland Library yet again to discuss this month's reads: "Kitchen Confidential" by Anthony Bourdain and "Good Omens" by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett.Hear about Brindolyn's bittersweet experience reading the restaurant exposé by the late celebrity chef, and find out what tips, tricks and tidbits B picked up as she read. Then join Karson for a roller coaster of absurdity as she discusses her thoughts on "Good Omens" and shares her thoughts on brevity.Next month, the gals will be reading alternative history novels, which satisfies one of the criteria for the 2019 Book Riot Read Harder Challenge. For September, Karson will take on "His Majesty's Dragon" by Naomi Novik, and Brindolyn will be reading "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland. Buckle up! It's gonna be a wild ride.Read along and let us know what you think on Twitter at @ThatsLitPodcast, on Instagram at @ThatsLitPodcast and on Facebook or email us at thatslitpodcast@gmail.com. You can find Brindolyn on Twitter at @Brindolyn and on Instagram at @Brindolyn. And you can find Karson on Twitter at @kgaylet.

Karson and Brindolyn return to their beloved Richland Library to discuss their July reads. This month, Karson tells us about her experience reading "The Buried" by Peter Hessler, and Brindolyn shares her thoughts on Ta-Nehisi Coates' "Between the World and Me." Both are books written by journalists, so if you're working on that Book Riot 2019 Read Harder Challenge, you can cross that item off your list.Next month, that gals are choosing each other's reads. So for August, Brindolyn will be reading "Kitchen Confidential" by the late Anthony Bourdain, and Karson will be reading "Good Omens" by Neil Gaiman and the late Terry Pratchett.Read along and let us know what you think on Twitter at @ThatsLitPodcast, on Instagram at @ThatsLitPodcast and on Facebook or email us at thatslitpodcast@gmail.com. You can find Brindolyn on Twitter at @Brindolyn and on Instagram at @Brindolyn. And you can find Karson on Twitter at @kgaylet.