LITHAPPENS: A Ladies of Literacy Podcast

#LITHAPPENSLOL In this episode #LITHAPPENS discusses Christmas at Hogwarts! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all from #LITHAPPENSLOL! Tune in as we share our favorite places to spend the holiday and how Ron and Hermione are genuine friends to Harry during Christmas in The Prisoner of Azkaban. If you never understood the fandom of Harry Potter or just can't understand what all the fuss is abou...

#LITHAPPENSLOL Here is episode two in our Nena Knight series. Tune in as we discuss Nena's family from the book Her Name is Knight by Yasmin Angoe.  If you haven't checked out our first episode, listen to that as well!  Leave your thoughts or a comment by sending us an email at lithappenslol@ladiesofliteracylit.com Leave your thoughts and comments on one of our social media posts!!! Foll...

#LITHAPPENSLOL As a book club we read the Nena Knight series. Tune in as we discuss these two books with passion and make real world connections! In this first episode we start with the book Her Name is Knight by Yasmin Angoe. We discuss is there more to life and is it worth fighting for? To dealing with trauma from unresolved past issues and trying to move forward in the present. This is a series...

#LITHAPPENSLOL In this episode #LITHAPPENS continues the discussion on the professors who taught Harry, Ron and Hermione during their third year. Tune in as we continue to have a spirited dialogue on Professor Snape as well as pay our respects to Robbie Coltrane. If you never understood the fandom of Harry Potter or just can't understand what all the fuss is about, this podcast series is for you!!...

#LITHAPPENSLOL In this episode #LITHAPPENS discusses the professors who taught Harry, Ron and Hermoine during their third year. Check us out as we discuss if we could be in a class with Professor Trelawney and how McGonagall really cared for Harry Potter. If you never understood the fandom of Harry Potter or just can't understand what all the fuss is about, this podcast series is for you!!! Side n...

#LITHAPPENSLOL  Ain't it something when you actually believe in yourself? In this episode we discuss all things dealing with patronus!!! From the incantations to Harry being a third year casting a spell most wizarding adults couldn't do. Do you know what your patronus would be?   If you never understood the fandom of Harry Potter or just can't understand what all the fuss is about,...

Just in time for Halloween! #LITHAPPENSLOL takes on the Dementors in The Prisoner of Azkaban. What can you say about these ugly, ruthless creatures whose sole role and responsibility is to monitor and keep the inmates of the prison from sneaking out. In this episode you will hear us discuss the dementors and why they are just so fascinated with Harry Potter.  If you never understood the fando...

When the news hit that actor Robbie Coltrane had passed, #LITHAPPENSLOL knew we had to rearrange some episodes to make sure that we honor the actor who played the beloved character Hagrid. During the summer when we plan and prepare for our season, we always discuss which characters we are going to discuss and which characters will have their own episode. There was no way we were not going to discu...

#LITHAPPENSLOL We are back at it again. It is a shame that we are still saying after three books that the Dursleys still ain't shit. Tune in as we discuss how this family continues to be a thorn in the Harry's side as he is growing and learning about himself.  Harry Potter is a written masterpiece that transcends all ages and races. Join #LITHAPPENS  as we break down book three The Priso...

#LITHAPPENSLOL As we continue the discussion on "Where the Crawdads" Sing by Delia Owens, we spend this episode talking about Kya's family. In the Part I, we discussed what it feels like to be judge as well as been seen as an undesirable. If you didn't listen, please make sure you go back and tune in! In Part II we talk about the men who made an impact in Kya's life. How did Tate, Chase, Jody and...

#LITHAPPENSLOL   As we continue the discussion on "Where the Crawdads Sing" by Delia Owens, we spend this episode talking about the men in Kya's life.  In the Part I, we discussed what it feels like to be judge as well as been seen as an undesirable. If you didn't listen, please make sure you go back and tune in! In Part II we talk about the men who made an impact in Kya's life. How did...

#LITHAPPENSLOL We are back with another series on a very popular book. But the time you listen to this episode, many of you have probably already read "Where the Crawdads Sing" or even seen the movie.  Well, #LITHAPPENSLOL has something to share and contribute to the discussion on the novel Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens. In the first part, we will discuss what it feels like to be jud...

#LITHAPPENSLOL If you were to play Quidditch, what position would you like to play? Wait...would you even play Quidditch? Tune in as we discuss everything surrounding the Quidditch games in The Prisoner of Azkaban. If you want  more information about the actual game Quidditch, make sure you go back and listen to Season #1  Chapter 11! Harry Potter is a written masterpiece that transcends...

#LITHAPPENSLOL When you talk about growth over time, you can actually discuss a myriad of things. From The Sorcerer’s Stone, The Chamber of Secrets to The Prisoner of Azkaban you can see how a young Harry, Ron and Hermione have matured over the last three years. It is amazing to see what true friends and confidence can do for impressionable kids. In this episode we not only discuss the growth over...

#LITHAPPENSLOL   Welcome back! Boy did the summer fly by!!! We have a lot in store for you during our third season!!! From continuing our breakdown of J.K. Rowling's masterful Harry Potter series: The Prisoner of Azkaban, to celebrating our tenth year together as a book club!!!! In this episode we are going to give our thoughts and favorite moments from the Prisoner of Azkaban. From Aunt Marg...

#LITHAPPENSLOL comes in on ten when discussing Dobby! Join us as we discuss this comical character in The Harry Potter series. From Dobby's thoughts and perception of Harry Potter, to the great lengths he went to, to keep Harry Potter safe! Harry Potter is a written masterpiece that transcends all ages and races. Join #LITHAPPENS  as we break down the Harry Potter series. If you never underst...

Tom Riddle Listen as #LITHAPPENSLOL analyzes Tom Riddle, and he lack of love. From being a crazed teen, to a psychopath who wanted to live forever. Question...who willingly follows someone evil??? Harry Potter is a written masterpiece that transcends all ages and races. Join #LITHAPPENS  as we break down the Harry Potter series. If you never understood the fandom of Harry Potter or just can't...

For the past few months #LITHAPPENSLOL has been reading and discussing the Soulmates Dissipate series by Mary HoneyB Morrison. We are so excited and proud to be able to finish the series out by discussing plot points and characters with no one other than the author herself...Mary HoneyB Morrison!!!! From talking about soulmates and relationships, to playing a game figuring out what song would repr...

#LITHAPPENSLOL takes another look at Hagrid! Join us as we discuss the importance of this character to Harry Potter as well as how SOMEBODY...ANYBODY should have stand in the gap for him during his trials and tribulations! Harry Potter is a written masterpiece that transcends all ages and races. Join #LITHAPPENS  as we break down the Harry Potter series.  If you never understood the fand...

How do you handle problems when they arise in your life? Do you pray? Do you endure? Or do you eliminate your problems by any means necessary? This is definitely a book you may want to read! How Maggie determines to deal with adversity is shocking to say the least.  In this episode #LITHAPPENS discusses the book Mrs. Wiggins by Mary Monroe. We are discussing all things about Mrs. Wiggins!!! F...

In this episode we discuss the term Mudblood. We also discuss the lengths people went to keep their bloodline pure. Tune in as we share our own personal experiences with derogatory terms... Harry Potter is a written masterpiece that transcends all ages and races. Join LITHAPPENSLOL the second Thursdays and third Sundays of every month as we break down the Harry Potter series. If you never understo...

In this episode we discuss Gilderoy Lockhart. This is a complex, yet fascinating character who gives comedic relief from time to time. Join us as we talk about Gilderoy and all of his antics in The Chamber of Secrets.  Harry Potter is a written masterpiece that transcends all ages and races. Join LITHAPPENSLOL the second Thursdays and third Sundays of every month as we break down the Harry Po...

In this episode we discuss The Ministry of Magic. LITHAPPENSLOL focuses on whether or not we would want a job there and if so in what department. We also talk about America and democracy!  Harry Potter is a written masterpiece that transcends all ages and races. Join LITHAPPENSLOL the second Thursdays and third Sundays of every month as we break down the Harry Potter series. If you never unde...

In this episode we discuss The Founders. How awesome is it for us to discuss the vision that the four founders of Hogwarts had. Like any group project or assignment...there is always one who will never see eye to eye on anything! Join us as we give background information on the four founders of the wonderful houses at Hogwarts! Harry Potter is a written masterpiece that transcends all ages and rac...

Here is part 2 of our discussion on Apples Never Fall! We so enjoyed our time discussing this phenomenal book, by a phenomenal writer. If you haven't listened to part 1 first, check us out!  What can we say! Liane Moriarty is a phenomenal writer! As a book club we have at least read five of her books collectively and she never disappoints! We tried something different this time! We held this...