Podcasts about Get Lit

Catch up with the summer cultural calendar with this pledge-drive miniseries. Today, Jordan Lauf, producer for All Of It and its book club, Get Lit with All Of It, recommends some of the books coming out this summer.Some of the books on Jordan's list:Fever Beach by Carl Hiaasen (out now) The Antidote by Karen Russell (out now)Flashlight by Susan Choi (out June 3rd) King of Ashes by SA Cosby (June 10th) The Listeners by Maggie Stiefvater (June 3rd)A Marriage at Sea by Sophie Elmhirst (July 8th) Baldwin– A Love Story by Nicholas Boggs (out August 19th) Audition by Katie Kitamura (Get Lit with All Of It selection, May 29)

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Hey all! Just got back from an incredible trip to Europe. I'm lucky to be able to do these things, lucky to have friends to draw us there (us being my family), and lucky that I could still continue to GET LIT while I was away. This week we chat with Hamilton-based author Maxie Dara about her novel, the first “S.C.Y.T.H.E. Mystery,” A Grim Reaper's Guide To Catching A Killer. Enjoy!

I recently read a book that completely challenged the way I read. While I usually read books at a steady pace and move right to the next one, MOTHERS AND SONS by Adam Haslett stopped me in my tracks and prompted a slower reading experience…something I didn't realize I needed more of. Come listen as I talk about the three ways we can read more slowly, the research behind why it matters and the small, yet powerful, ways that you can get started.You'll find the show notes for the episode with links to all of the books and resources mentioned right here: https://www.alitlife.com/2025/05/13/the-art-of-slow-reading-why-savoring-stories-matters/https://www.alitlife.com/2025/05/13/the-art-of-slow-reading-why-savoring-stories-matters/Love this podcast and want more? Consider this your invitation to join my Get Lit(erate) Substack community! Each month, we take a deep dive into one bookish theme and work to bring it to life in our own lives. You'll get bonus episodes, book calendars, live book club and notebook sessions, special events and much more. Learn more at www.getliterate.co. Get your own Get Lit(erate). notebook to take notes on the books you want to read and notebook ideas you want to try: https://amzn.to/44wELKNIf you'd like to support the podcast, consider purchasing some Get Lit(erate). merchandise from my Zazzle store: https://www.zazzle.com/store/alitlifeAll earnings are funneled right back into the podcast expenses and maintenance fees. Thanks for your support!Follow Stephanie:Website: http://www.alitlife.com/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/AffinitoLitTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/AffinitoLitInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/AffinitoLit

Our May Get Lit with All Of It book club selection is the new novel Audition by Katie Kitamura. The story follows a successful actress struggling through a new play... and the much younger man who suddenly comes into her life. Kitamura discusses the novel ahead of our May 29th Get Lit event.Click here to borrow your e-copy and to get free tickets to the event!

Author Laila Lalami discusses her new book, The Dream Hotel, which follows a woman detained after an AI algorithm analyzes her dreams and determines she's at risk of harming her husband. The novel was our April selection for our Get Lit with All Of It book club.

Our April Get Lit book club pick, The Dream Hotel, comes from Moroccan author Laila Lalami and its protagonist is the daughter of Moroccan immigrants to the United States. At Lalami's request, we closed our event with music from Morocco as well. Hear performances from New York-based band Imal Gnawa and conversation with bandleader Atlas Phoenix.

In this inspiring episode, Nick and Christine sit down with author, educator, and literacy advocate Clianda Florence, the powerhouse behind Let's Get L.I.T. and Strength 2 Say. From her journey in education and motherhood to her mission to transform literacy in Rochester, Clianda shares powerful insights into resilience, advocacy, and the life-changing power of reading. The conversation touches on her personal story, community impact, and how she's helping families build home libraries and rewrite their futures—one book at a time.About Clianda FlorenceEmail: authorcliandaflorence@gmail.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/cliandaflorence-52b788299Instagram: www.instagram.com/cliandaarnee Facebook Pages: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61561478947457www.facebook.com/strengthtosaysomethingSelf-published author, Clianda Florence, is a mother of 3 children: Brianda, Ian, and Malachi. She resides in Rochester, New York, and has been in education since 2004. She is the Founder and CEO of “Strength 2 Say”, where she offers classes, book studies, professional development opportunities, and tutoring services. She is also the Founder & CEO of “Let's Get L.I.T.” (Liberating Individuals Through Literacy Texts) where she aids the community in restoring joy, hope, and love for children and their parents on their literary journey. The program provides resources, book clubs, and aids families by building home libraries, bridging the gap between home and school, and teaching cursive writing. Clianda is an advocate for education and literacy. She believes literacy is the greatest social justice issue of our generation. Her literacy initiatives have been recognized by New York State Senator, Jeremy Cooney, who awarded her $25,000 to help impact literacy in and throughout Rochester, New York and the New York State Commendation Award. Clianda was also recognized by New York State Senator, Samra G. Brouk, with a Proclamation honoring Let's Get L.I.T. for Advancing Literacy and Empowering Communities. Within 6 months, she has been able to secure $104, 999 in grants to further the impact where 57% of Rochester residents are reading at a basic proficiency level equivalent to 6th grade students. While partnering with the Rochester Science Museum and a collaboration with the “Take It Down” organization, she assisted with creating a curriculum on anti-racist programming for participants from the 3rd grade to adults. She currently offers classes to empower women to see their beauty and strength and to walk in their boldness. Clianda holds a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Bennett College for Women, a Masters of Education from Nazareth College, and an advanced Master's Degree of Education Administration from Brockport College. She was recently accepted to the University of Rochester to obtain her Doctorate of Teaching & Curriculum with the focus on literacy. She is a current member of the Church of Christ, the Rochester chapter of the NAACP, serves as a board member for the Feminist Choosing Life NY (FCLNY), and serves as a board member for the Re-Entry & Community Development Center of Rochester, New York. She currently hosts a popular podcast, “Let's Get Lit” on the WDKX 103.9 FM radio network. “I believe literacy opens doors to wonder and a deeper level of communication,” says Clianda.More About That Sounds Terrific in the 585 – Hosts Nick Koziol & Christine GreenFor more information on That Sounds Terrific in the 585, visit our website at That Sounds Terrific and be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. If you or someone you know is doing something terrific in the 585 area and should be featured on our show, email us at thatsoundsterrific@gmail.com.Special Thanks To Our Key Supporters585 Magazine and their team for their support with the That Sounds Terrific in the 585 podcast. Be sure to become a subscriber of this terrific magazine - learn more at https://585mag.com

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On today's episode of the Get Lit(erate). podcast, I'm talking with Karen Houlding about the power of nature journaling and why we should all lean into this unique form of notebooking in the Spring season.Come listen as we talk all about nature journaling: how Karen got started, how YOU can get started, the benefits that will come your way and much more. It's time to slow down, savor what we see and capture it all. You'll find the show notes for the episode with links to all of the books and resources mentioned right here: https://www.alitlife.com/2025/05/06/spring-into-nature-journaling-with-karen-houlding/Love this podcast and want more? Consider this your invitation to join my Get Lit(erate) Substack community! Each month, we take a deep dive into one bookish theme and work to bring it to life in our own lives. You'll get bonus episodes, book calendars, live book club and notebook sessions, special events and much more. Learn more at www.getliterate.co. Get your own Get Lit(erate). notebook to take notes on the books you want to read and notebook ideas you want to try: https://amzn.to/44wELKNIf you'd like to support the podcast, consider purchasing some Get Lit(erate). merchandise from my Zazzle store: https://www.zazzle.com/store/alitlifeAll earnings are funneled right back into the podcast expenses and maintenance fees. Thanks for your support!Follow Stephanie:Website: http://www.alitlife.com/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/AffinitoLitTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/AffinitoLitInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/AffinitoLit

[REBROADCAST FROM April 10, 2025] In the new novel The Dream Hotel, one woman's dreams are analyzed by AI, interpreted, and used against her.The novel is the first work of speculative fiction from acclaimed author Laila Lalami. It follows a woman named Sarah, who is detained by members of the Risk Assessment Administration. They claim that her dreams reveal that she is likely about to harm her own husband, a man she loves dearly. We've selected The Dream Hotel as our April Get Lit with All Of It Book Club selection, and Laila Lalami discusses the novel in a preview conversation ahead of our May 6 event.To find out how to borrow your e-copy of the novel from the New York Public Library, and to snag your free tickets to our Get Lit event, click here.

I'm doing something different today.Normally, my podcast episodes focus on the what, why and how of restorative reading and writing, bibliotherapy and notebooking. But today, I'm interrupting my own podcast calendar with a step-by-step description of my own process of bibliotherapy with a book that you MUST read.We'll talk about what bibliotherapy and restorative reading is, how some of the best books are INCIDENTAL forms of bibliotherapy and the personal reflections I had while reading this book. You'll find the show notes for the episode with links to all of the books and resources mentioned right here: https://www.alitlife.com/2025/04/29/incidental-bibliotherapy-with-the-frozen-river/Love this podcast and want more? Consider this your invitation to join my Get Lit(erate) Substack community! Each month, we take a deep dive into one bookish theme and work to bring it to life in our own lives. You'll get bonus episodes, book calendars, live book club and notebook sessions, special events and much more. Learn more at www.getliterate.co. Get your own Get Lit(erate). notebook to take notes on the books you want to read and notebook ideas you want to try: https://amzn.to/44wELKNIf you'd like to support the podcast, consider purchasing some Get Lit(erate). merchandise from my Zazzle store: https://www.zazzle.com/store/alitlifeAll earnings are funneled right back into the podcast expenses and maintenance fees. Thanks for your support!Follow Stephanie:Website: http://www.alitlife.com/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/AffinitoLitTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/AffinitoLitInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/AffinitoLit

Let's build a writing calendar to sustain you all year long!A few weeks ago, I shared how you could create a thematic year-long reading calendar to sustain joyful reading life all year long. In this episode, I'm diving into the power of creating a year-long calendar for WRITING all year long: harnessing the power of the page to plan and dream, reset and heal, grow and change.Whether you want to explore renewal in spring, creativity and adventure in summer, or gratitude and deep work in fall, I'll share why you need to create a year-long personalized writing plan and how you can do it in the most joyful way possible. You'll find the show notes for the episode with links to all of the books and resources mentioned right here: https://www.alitlife.com/2025/04/22/a-years-worth-of-writing-invitations/Love this podcast and want more? Consider this your invitation to join my Get Lit(erate) Substack community! Each month, we take a deep dive into one bookish theme and work to bring it to life in our own lives. You'll get bonus episodes, book calendars, live book club and notebook sessions, special events and much more. Learn more at www.getliterate.co. Get your own Get Lit(erate). notebook to take notes on the books you want to read and notebook ideas you want to try: https://amzn.to/44wELKNIf you'd like to support the podcast, consider purchasing some Get Lit(erate). merchandise from my Zazzle store: https://www.zazzle.com/store/alitlifeAll earnings are funneled right back into the podcast expenses and maintenance fees. Thanks for your support!Follow Stephanie:Website: http://www.alitlife.com/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/AffinitoLitTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/AffinitoLitInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/AffinitoLit

Hey folks! Greetings from Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam. This week we talk to Sara Flemington about her novel, R.I.P. Scoot. Check out the show (and the book)!

As the NFL Draft approaches, we initiate our preparation and coverage. Who will the Eagles choose in the first round? Will they hold onto the 32nd pick, or will they utilize their selections to move up? Is there a chance a player may drop to them? Will Dallas Goedert remain, or will he be traded? Join us as we kick off our coverage of the NFL Draft.

On this episode of the Get Lit(erate). podcast, we're exploring three new ways to practice bibliotherapy that have never been talked about on the podcast….or anywhere else that I can find. Typically, bibliotherapy focuses on the book, specifically the text in the book, and how it can help you grow through what you're going through. But what about the other text-adjacent forms of bibliotherapy? They matter, too!Come listen as I talk about three new ways you can practice bibliotherapy in a new way. You won't want to miss this one!You'll find the show notes for the episode with links to all of the books and resources mentioned right here: https://www.alitlife.com/2025/04/15/three-new-ways-to-practice-bibliotherapy/Love this podcast and want more? Consider this your invitation to join my Get Lit(erate) Substack community! Each month, we take a deep dive into one bookish theme and work to bring it to life in our own lives. You'll get bonus episodes, book calendars, live book club and notebook sessions, special events and much more. Learn more at www.getliterate.co. Get your own Get Lit(erate). notebook to take notes on the books you want to read and notebook ideas you want to try: https://amzn.to/44wELKNIf you'd like to support the podcast, consider purchasing some Get Lit(erate). merchandise from my Zazzle store: https://www.zazzle.com/store/alitlifeAll earnings are funneled right back into the podcast expenses and maintenance fees. Thanks for your support!Follow Stephanie:Website: http://www.alitlife.com/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/AffinitoLitTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/AffinitoLitInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/AffinitoLit

The new novel The Dream Hotel is the first work of speculative fiction from acclaimed author Laila Lalami. It follows a woman named Sarah, who is detained by members of the Risk Assessment Administration, which probes people's dreams with Artificial Intelligence. They claim that Sarah's dreams reveal that she is likely to harm her own husband, a man she loves dearly. The Dream Hotel is our April Get Lit with All Of It Book Club selection, and Laila Lalami discusses the novel in a preview conversation ahead of our May 6 event. To find out how to borrow your e-copy of the novel from the New York Public Library, and to snag your free tickets to our Get Lit event, click here.

This month we have local writers Austin Ross and Joey Hedger, both with books out with Malarkey Books. We also have Alan Good, editor of Malarkey Books, who has published a slew of DC writers.  Credits Java Pop by Spires That in the Sunset Rise is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License.https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Spires_That_in_the_Sunset_Rise/Curse_the_Traced_Bird/Java_Pop/ Washington, DC by The Nighttime Adventure Society is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 International License.https://freemusicarchive.org/music/The_Nighttime_Adventure_Society/Chapter_One_The_First_Chapter/The_Nighttime_Adventure_Society_-_Chapter_One-_The_First_Chapter_-_01_Washington_DC/ Always Faithful by Ketsa is licensed under a Attribution 4.0 International License.https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ketsa/cc-by-free-to-use-for-anything/always-faithful/ Bantu by Sneaky Club is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.https://freemusicarchive.org/music/sneaky-club/single/bantu/ Cellar Door by HoliznaCC0 is licensed under a CC0 1.0 Universal License.https://freemusicarchive.org/music/holiznacc0/lo-fi-and-chill/cellar-door/ zate it with a spork by Uncle Milk is licensed under a CC0 1.0 Universal License.https://freemusicarchive.org/music/microSong_Challenge/2015021275957958/zate_it_with_a_spork_1516/ Re-Function! by junior85 is licensed under a CC0 1.0 Universal License.https://freemusicarchive.org/music/microSong_Challenge/2015021275957958/junior85_-_08_-_Re-Function/ CHASIN' IT by Jason Shaw is licensed under a Attribution 3.0 United States License.https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jason_Shaw/Audionautix_Acoustic/CHASIN_IT_________________________1-14/ BACK TO THE WOODS by Jason Shaw is licensed under a Attribution 3.0 United States License.https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jason_Shaw/Audionautix_Acoustic/BACK_TO_THE_WOODS____1-03/ SOLO ACOUSTIC GUITAR by Jason Shaw is licensed under a Attribution 3.0 United States License.https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jason_Shaw/Audionautix_Acoustic/SOLO_ACOUSTIC_GUITAR_3-11/ 

Send us a textFor our final episode, we're celebrating seven years of Get Lit with an exploration of our statistics, a few games and great trivia, a few guest stars (thank you Dan, Ailey, and Jack!), and our reflections and gratitude! We're so so so appreciative to all of our listeners around the world who have listened, supported us, and made this community such a special space to explore literature. Thank you, as always, for keeping it lit! 

One of the best outcomes of this podcast is the chance to connect with others who share my love of reading and writing and understand the powerful role they play in wellness, healing, creativity and living a life well-lived.Today's guest is one of those people.Sharon Frances is an author, illustrator and mental health advocate who embraces, embodies and celebrates the power of writing and creativity to promote healing of all kinds.Come listen as we talk about her personal journey of healing through writing poetry, the essential role of creativity in our lives and how her simple recommendations for living a creative life instantly melted all of my excuses away and I shared a hidden creative passion. We laughed, we cried, we connected and now, we invite you to join us.You'll find the show notes for the episode with links to all of the books and resources mentioned right here: https://www.alitlife.com/2025/04/08/the-healing-powers-of-writing-creativity-with-sharon-frances/Love this podcast and want more? Consider this your invitation to join my Get Lit(erate) Substack community! Each month, we take a deep dive into one bookish theme and work to bring it to life in our own lives. You'll get bonus episodes, book calendars, live book club and notebook sessions, special events and much more. Learn more at www.getliterate.co. Get your own Get Lit(erate). notebook to take notes on the books you want to read and notebook ideas you want to try: https://amzn.to/44wELKNIf you'd like to support the podcast, consider purchasing some Get Lit(erate). merchandise from my Zazzle store: https://www.zazzle.com/store/alitlifeAll earnings are funneled right back into the podcast expenses and maintenance fees. Thanks for your support!Follow Stephanie:Website: http://www.alitlife.com/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/AffinitoLitTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/AffinitoLitInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/AffinitoLit

Hear highlights from our March Get Lit with All Of It book club event. We spent the month reading Mothers and Sons by Adam Haslett, a novel about a New York City asylum lawyer grappling with the events that led him to become estranged from his mother. Missed the event? Click here to watch in full! 

Indie rock back The Ophelias perform live from our March Get Lit with All Of It book club event. Today they release the album Spring Grove and kick off a tour, with a Brooklyn show this Saturday. Lead singer and guitarist Spencer Peppet talks about the group and its music.

Send us a textOur live episode is now live! Jon and Steph attempt to capture roughly 3,000 years of literary history in under an hour! We answer our listener AMA questions, play games, and celebrate our community in this special penultimate episode! 

Back in 2020, I started a reading adventure that has sustained me through the best of times and the worst of times and I'm inviting you to do the same. In this episode, I'm diving into the power of creating a year-long calendar for thematic reading all year long: curating monthly themes for yourself that inspire creativity, reflection, growth and whatever else you can dream up.Whether you want to explore renewal in spring, adventure in summer, or deep work in fall, I'll share why you need to create a year-long personalized reading plan and how you can do it in the most joyful way possible. You'll find the show notes for the episode with links to all of the books and resources mentioned right here: https://www.alitlife.com/2025/04/01/create-a-thematic-year-long-reading-calendar/Love this podcast and want more? Consider this your invitation to join my Get Lit(erate) Substack community! Each month, we take a deep dive into one bookish theme and work to bring it to life in our own lives. You'll get bonus episodes, book calendars, live book club and notebook sessions, special events and much more. Learn more at www.getliterate.co. Get your own Get Lit(erate). notebook to take notes on the books you want to read and notebook ideas you want to try: https://amzn.to/44wELKNIf you'd like to support the podcast, consider purchasing some Get Lit(erate). merchandise from my Zazzle store: https://www.zazzle.com/store/alitlifeAll earnings are funneled right back into the podcast expenses and maintenance fees. Thanks for your support!Follow Stephanie:Website: http://www.alitlife.com/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/AffinitoLitTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/AffinitoLitInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/AffinitoLit

Send us a textNeed to be inspired this week? Look no further than our author this week, Christine de Pisan! de Pisan was a poet, novelist, and biographer who used her voice and talents with a pen to advocate for women all over Europe. Her early feminist works explore the role of women in the late medieval period, providing valuable insight to the lives of those so often left out of the narrative. She was also the person to document (via poem) the life of Joan of Arc during her lifetime. Her remarkable work is even more compelling in the circumstances of her life. Join us to learn more about this extraordinary writer! We also share a bittersweet announcement and encourage you to join us in celebrating Get Lit at our live show! Reserve your spot here!

Spring is coming and that means many of us have our eye on growth, renewal and learning in the coming months. It's the perfect time to take a closer look at our reading and writing lives and how they can help us move into this new season with purpose, intention and joy. Today's guest is going to help us do just that. Bijal Shah, owner of Book Therapy and author of Bibliotherapy: The Healing Power of Reading, is back to explore the life-changing magic of reading and how to pair it with a practice I've been exploring in my own reading life ever since our first conversation: literary reflective journaling. Come listen as we catch up on what Bijal's been up to, explore the role of bibliotherapy, especially in a season of renewal, and take a deeper dive into how writing in relation to our reading can magnify the positive effects. You'll find the show notes for the episode with links to all of the books and resources mentioned right here.: https://www.alitlife.com/2025/03/25/literary-journaling-reflective-practice-in-bibliotherapy-with-bijal-shah/Love this podcast and want more? Consider this your invitation to join my Get Lit(erate) Substack community! Each month, we take a deep dive into one bookish theme and work to bring it to life in our own lives. You'll get bonus episodes, book calendars, live book club and notebook sessions, special events and much more. Learn more at www.getliterate.co. Get your own Get Lit(erate). notebook to take notes on the books you want to read and notebook ideas you want to try: https://amzn.to/44wELKNIf you'd like to support the podcast, consider purchasing some Get Lit(erate). merchandise from my Zazzle store: https://www.zazzle.com/store/alitlifeAll earnings are funneled right back into the podcast expenses and maintenance fees. Thanks for your support!Follow Stephanie:Website: http://www.alitlife.com/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/AffinitoLitTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/AffinitoLitInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/AffinitoLit

Send us a textThis week, Jon takes over and presents a biography of David Foster Wallace. This thinker, writer, and teacher, had a fraught legacy in spite of his short and relatively tragic life. He asks us to consider this author, his work, and his legacy as his cultural impact continues to evolve. We also share a bittersweet announcement and encourage you to join us in celebrating Get Lit at our live show! Reserve your spot here!**Content Warning: This episode contains references to and discussions of suicide. 

Do you have a morning routine yet?Today, I'm tackling the research behind morning routines: what they are, why they're important and what you should fill them with.I'll share the three stackable aspects of my morning routine and why they matter, offer clear research on why reading, writing and movement should be in your morning rituals and offer you a few ways to get started, too.You'll find the show notes for the episode with links to all of the books and resources mentioned right here: https://www.alitlife.com/2025/03/18/the-perfect-morning-routine-reading-writing-yoga/Love this podcast and want more? Consider this your invitation to join my Get Lit(erate) Substack community! Each month, we take a deep dive into one bookish theme and work to bring it to life in our own lives. You'll get bonus episodes, book calendars, live book club and notebook sessions, special events and much more. Learn more at www.getliterate.co. Get your own Get Lit(erate). notebook to take notes on the books you want to read and notebook ideas you want to try: https://amzn.to/44wELKNIf you'd like to support the podcast, consider purchasing some Get Lit(erate). merchandise from my Zazzle store: https://www.zazzle.com/store/alitlifeAll earnings are funneled right back into the podcast expenses and maintenance fees. Thanks for your support!Follow Stephanie:Website: http://www.alitlife.com/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/AffinitoLitTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/AffinitoLitInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/AffinitoLit

Our March Get Lit with All Of It book club selection is the novel Mothers and Sons by Adam Haslett. The story follows an NYC-based asylum lawyer who is forced to confront a violent night from his past that left him estranged from his mother for 20 years. Haslett joins us for a preview conversation ahead of our April 2nd Get Lit event. Click here to borrow the book and grab your free tickets!

Send us a textThis week, we're pleased to likely introduce you to poet, writer, actress, lampshade maker, and general adventurer, Mina Loy! We'll traverse away across the world, learning about her unique legacy and the people she inspired along the way. Her work was celebrated, controversial, and compelling. Join us for a splendid time! JOIN US FOR OUR LIVE SHOW ON MARCH 28th at 7pm at the Bramble Arts Loft in Chicago!! Reserve your seat here! 

Join as Margaret Roberts Drucker returns with another scary story, Chris makes a soothing song for these troubling times,  and Ivy Grimes reads her piece about someone swallowing a glass piano. CreditsRe-Function! by junior85 is licensed under a CC0 1.0 Universal License.Life's Small Pleasures by Christopher Stevenson:DC Metro - Interior 1 by crashoveride6 is licensed under CC0https://freesound.org/people/crashoverride6/sounds/219233/Baby Girl 1 year old - Coos, Gurgles, Drops Toys by Sauron974 is licensed under CC0https://freesound.org/people/Sauron974/sounds/244237/Soothing Serenade by Universfield is licensed under Attribution 4.0https://freesound.org/people/Universfield/sounds/719269/Mockingbird by AlucardsBride is licensed under CC0https://freesound.org/people/AlucardsBride/sounds/179928/Goog rain and thunder by Soundman9826 is licended under CC0https://freesound.org/people/soundman9826/sounds/193331/Kingston NY late summer midnight crickets - some mic and freeway noise from middle.wav by samwd is licensed under CC0https://freesound.org/people/samwd/sounds/402734/Brazilian_Waterfall_River .wav by SuperStudioBR is licensed under Attribution 4.0https://freesound.org/people/SuperStudioBR/sounds/669180/Jamesport Wind Chimes.wav by acclivity is licensed under Attribution 4.0 NonCommercial https://freesound.org/people/acclivity/sounds/30606/Improvisation on Lydian Scale - Saxophone (2) by emirdemiral is licensed under Attribution 4.0 https://freesound.org/people/emirdemirel/sounds/424911/Tokyo - Drum Circle in Yoyogi Park by Manuke is licensed under CCOhttps://freesound.org/people/manuke/sounds/315885/ Dark Ambient Music (Death And Forever) by TheBoseDeityis licensed under the Attribution NonCommercial 3.0 License.https://freesound.org/people/TheBoseDeity/sounds/395691/Flower Dance by Serge Quadrado is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.Hoba by JAYUS JAZZ is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License.Java Pop by Spires That in the Sunset Rise is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License.https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Spires_That_in_the_Sunset_Rise/Curse_the_Traced_Bird/Java_Pop/Washington, DC by The Nighttime Adventure Society is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 International License.https://freemusicarchive.org/music/The_Nighttime_Adventure_Society/Chapter_One_The_First_Chapter/The_Nighttime_Adventure_Society_-_Chapter_One-_The_First_Chapter_-_01_Washington_DC/

Today, we are tackling a true bookish dilemma: what do we do with the piles of unread books that we have on our shelves, but never seem to read?Yup, I'm talking to you. There's some good research behind why we need to have books in our home, more books than we could read….but there's also research on why it's important to read the books we already have, too.Come listen as I explore why and how we should read the books we already have and how we can have a lot of fun doing it, too. I'll even share a couple of the books on my own shelves gathering dust that I finally plan to read. You'll find the show notes for the episode with links to all of the books and resources mentioned right here: https://www.alitlife.com/2025/03/11/the-why-how-of-reading-books-you-already-own/Love this podcast and want more? Consider this your invitation to join my Get Lit(erate) Substack community! Each month, we take a deep dive into one bookish theme and work to bring it to life in our own lives. You'll get bonus episodes, book calendars, live book club and notebook sessions, special events and much more. Learn more at www.getliterate.co. Get your own Get Lit(erate). notebook to take notes on the books you want to read and notebook ideas you want to try: https://amzn.to/44wELKNIf you'd like to support the podcast, consider purchasing some Get Lit(erate). merchandise from my Zazzle store: https://www.zazzle.com/store/alitlifeAll earnings are funneled right back into the podcast expenses and maintenance fees. Thanks for your support!Follow Stephanie:Website: http://www.alitlife.com/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/AffinitoLitTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/AffinitoLitInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/AffinitoLit

Imani Perry discusses her new book, Black in Blues: How a Color Tells the Story of My People, which looks at Black American history by examining the significance of the color blue. Perry discussed the book at our sold-out February Get Lit with All Of It book club event. We present these highlights.

Grammy award-winning vocalist and producer Bilal and Grammy-winning jazz bassist esperanza spalding shared the stage at our February Get Lit with All Of It book club event for a one-of-a-kind collaborative performance.

Send us a textUp this week, it's Ella Wheeler Wilcox everybody! This very famous American poet and novelist has been largely forgotten despite her popularity at the time. Known generally for her sentimental poetry, Wheeler Wilcox was not without her own adventures or scandal. Follow us from Wisconsin to Connecticut to Europe and beyond, as we shine a light on this most deserving writer. 

I've been researching the role of writing in my own wellness journey and have reignited my love for a practice that I did so often and so thoroughly so long ago, but didn't have a name for. Now I do: It's creating mandalas.Mandalas are circular, intricate and symmetrical designs that have been used for centuries across cultures. It's actually a form of meditation and mindfulness, blended with a dose of creativity. Come listen as I explain exactly what mandalas are, why they are important for mental wellness and the different ways you could create one today. You'll find the show notes for the episode with links to all of the books and resources mentioned right here: ⁠https://www.alitlife.com/2025/03/04/mandalas-for-mental-health/⁠Love this podcast and want more? Consider this your invitation to join my Get Lit(erate) Substack community! Each month, we take a deep dive into one bookish theme and work to bring it to life in our own lives. You'll get bonus episodes, book calendars, live book club and notebook sessions, special events and much more. Learn more at ⁠www.getliterate.co⁠. Get your own Get Lit(erate). notebook to take notes on the books you want to read and notebook ideas you want to try: ⁠https://amzn.to/44wELKN⁠If you'd like to support the podcast, consider purchasing some Get Lit(erate). merchandise from my Zazzle store: ⁠https://www.zazzle.com/store/alitlife⁠All earnings are funneled right back into the podcast expenses and maintenance fees. Thanks for your support!Follow Stephanie:Website: ⁠http://www.alitlife.com/⁠ ⁠Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/AffinitoLit⁠Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/AffinitoLitInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/AffinitoLit

Send us a textGot a question? Just ask Jeeves! Or P.G. Wodehouse, the creator of this iconic character. This week, we explore Wodehouse's storied past across Europe and the United States, from Hollywood to Broadway and beyond. Wodehouse's novels, plays, lyrics, short stories, and more represent a moment in our cultural past that seemed nostalgic even as it was published! Join us to explore the iconic character behind his iconic characters! 

Today, I'm sharing a new-to-me genre that might be a new-to-you genre, too. I stumbled upon it in a moment of food poisoning and now, I at least have something good that came out of that experience. =)In this episode, I'm exploring the genre of graphic medicine: what it is, why it's important, how it can help us heal, titles worth exploring and more. Come listen and add a new genre to your TBR with me!You'll find the show notes for the episode with links to all of the books and resources mentioned right here: https://www.alitlife.com/2025/02/25/exploring-the-power-of-graphic-medicine/https://www.alitlife.com/2025/02/25/exploring-the-power-of-graphic-medicine/Love this podcast and want more? Consider this your invitation to join my Get Lit(erate) Substack community! Each month, we take a deep dive into one bookish theme and work to bring it to life in our own lives. You'll get bonus episodes, book calendars, live book club and notebook sessions, special events and much more. Learn more at www.getliterate.co. Get your own Get Lit(erate). notebook to take notes on the books you want to read and notebook ideas you want to try: https://amzn.to/44wELKNIf you'd like to support the podcast, consider purchasing some Get Lit(erate). merchandise from my Zazzle store: https://www.zazzle.com/store/alitlifeAll earnings are funneled right back into the podcast expenses and maintenance fees. Thanks for your support!Follow Stephanie:Website: http://www.alitlife.com/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/AffinitoLitTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/AffinitoLitInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/AffinitoLit

[REBROADCAST FROM Feb. 3, 2025] National Book Award-winning author Imani Perry previews our February Get Lit with All Of It book club event. We are spending the month reading her latest, Black in Blues: How a Color Tells the Story of My People. It's an exploration of the relationship between Black Americans and the color blue, from the indigo dye trade to R&B. Perry will join us for a book club event on February 26. Grab tickets here! 

Send us a textThis week, we take a dive into Irish playwright, outspoken thinker, and vegetarian George Bernard Shaw! Shaw's works revolutionized modern drama and sparked classics beloved by generations of theatre people. Known for Pygmalion, Major Barbara, Mrs. Warren's Profession, Shaw's explorations of human characters and political plots have stood the tests of time! He's also one of only two people to win a Nobel Prize for Literature and an Academy Award! Join us - it'll be loverly! 

Today, I'm sharing a therapeutic technique for your notebook: one that can be done at any time, anywhere and to anyone, to help you feel better, get more clarity and spark your creativity, too.What's the technique? Writing hand-written letters that you'll never send. Come listen as I explore the research behind this practice and offer many different ways you could bring this into your own notebooking.You'll find the show notes for the episode with links to all of the books and resources mentioned right here:https://www.alitlife.com/2025/02/18/a-notebook-idea-to-get-clarity-move-on-spark-creativity/Love this podcast and want more? Consider this your invitation to join my Get Lit(erate) Substack community! Each month, we take a deep dive into one bookish theme and work to bring it to life in our own lives. You'll get bonus episodes, book calendars, live book club and notebook sessions, special events and much more. Learn more atwww.getliterate.co. Get your own Get Lit(erate). notebook to take notes on the books you want to read and notebook ideas you want to try:https://amzn.to/44wELKNIf you'd like to support the podcast, consider purchasing some Get Lit(erate). merchandise from my Zazzle store:https://www.zazzle.com/store/alitlifeAll earnings are funneled right back into the podcast expenses and maintenance fees. Thanks for your support!Follow Stephanie:Website:http://www.alitlife.com/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/AffinitoLitTwitter:http://www.twitter.com/AffinitoLitInstagram:http://www.instagram.com/AffinitoLit

Send us a textIf you haven't made space for a little play in your life, maybe take a little inspiration from this week's author, educator, and improvisor Viola Spolin. Spolin revolutionized play as a tool for community building and connection, using games to help struggling members of her community in Chicago and beyond. Her work combined improvisation with principles of social work, literacy, and more. Her impact can be felt today in classrooms, theater companies, community centers, Hollywood Blockbuster movies and beyond! Join us this week and bring a sense of magic back to your life. 

I love exploring ways to make our reading and writing habits more restorative. Small changes can make a big impact in our enjoyment of reading and writing AND in our productivity too.Aromatherapy uses essential oils to improve our health and well-being and can elevate any experience we choose to engage in…especially reading and writing. In today's episode, I'm exploring how aromatherapy can enhance our reading and writing experiences: making us calmer, helping us focus, soothing our nervous systems and sparking our creativity, too. Come listen as I share all I've learned and recommend some of my favorite oil scents and blends, too. You won't want to miss this episode!You'll find the show notes for the episode with links to all of the books and resources mentioned right here: https://www.alitlife.com/2025/02/04/aromatherapy-for-readers-writers/Love this podcast and want more? Consider this your invitation to join my Get Lit(erate) Substack community! Each month, we take a deep dive into one bookish theme and work to bring it to life in our own lives. You'll get bonus episodes, book calendars, live book club and notebook sessions, special events and much more. Learn more atwww.getliterate.co. Get your own Get Lit(erate). notebook to take notes on the books you want to read and notebook ideas you want to try:https://amzn.to/44wELKNIf you'd like to support the podcast, consider purchasing some Get Lit(erate). merchandise from my Zazzle store:https://www.zazzle.com/store/alitlifeAll earnings are funneled right back into the podcast expenses and maintenance fees. Thanks for your support!Follow Stephanie:Website:http://www.alitlife.com/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/AffinitoLitTwitter:http://www.twitter.com/AffinitoLitInstagram:http://www.instagram.com/AffinitoLit

Send us a textWe expanded our postcard from a few weeks ago and are bringing you a full episode on the extraordinary Belle da Costa Greene! This incredible, formidable, and relentless librarian has a remarkable story and legacy. We unpack her accomplishments as an educator, book collector, and advocate, along with her navigation of white society as a 'passing' bi-racial woman. Join us in honoring her and her place in American and Black histories! 

National Book Award-winning author Imani Perry previews our February Get Lit with All Of It book club event. We are spending the month reading her latest, Black in Blues: How a Color Tells the Story of My People. It's an exploration of the relationship between Black Americans and the color blue, from the indigo dye trade to R&B. Perry will join us for a book club event on February 26. Grab tickets here!

Author Richard Price discusses his new novel, Lazarus Man, which tells the story of a group of people whose lives are affected by the collapse of a tenement building in East Harlem. The novel was our January Get Lit with All Of It book club selection. We air highlights from the sold-out live event.

Trumpet player Anthony Hervey performs live from our January Get Lit with All Of It book club event.

Covino & Rich aren't as tight as Tyson & Paul! The guys finish their thoughts on Mahomes & his tip-toe/flop antics. Fair or foul? Beyer breaks the news on the 3 players just announced to the Baseball Hall of Fame! 1 vote shy of UNANIMOUS? Plus, 'SHOWTIME MAHOMES TRIVIA' & an 11-year old pulls a mind-blowing Topps card! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew DiCecco's season-long "Rookie Diary" with Eagles rookie running back Will Shipley, a fourth-round pick from Clemson.In this episode they talk about Shipley suffering a concussion in Week 16 vs. the Commanders, missing Week 17, and watching teammate Saquon Barkley eclipse 2,000 rushing yards.

Santa's come early and brought some awesome sh*t - new Trailer Park Boys chips and BIC lighters! But will they make any scrilla out of it? There's also the world's most costly coffee, a killer cat, and the Jaguar that wasn't there. Plus: What gifts has Julian, ahem, acquired for his best buds? Find out soon...