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Now This Is Lit: A Star Wars Podcast

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Now This Is Lit is a podcast celebrating Star Wars books of all shapes and sizes. In an ongoing series of interviews, discussions, and deep dives into the rapidly expanding world of Star Wars storytelling, the show invites Star Wars readers and creators to share their love of Star Wars through its books, short stories, comics, and more. Everything you've ever wanted to know about Star Wars literature, the people who make it, and the fans who celebrate it, you'll find it here. Follow NTIL on Twitter: https://twitter.com/starwarslitpod Inquiries: starwarslitpod@gmail.com Follow Star Wars Book Re...

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Star Wars: Padawan - FULL SPOILER Discussion 30.08.2022 1:07:27

This week, host Meg Dowell and guest Elizabeth ( @elizamreese ) discuss Kiersten White's Star Wars: Padawan. What's the best Obi-Wan era? We're thinking about recycling a lot? And we have Obitine feelings. All of us. You can get your physical copy of Padawan here: Now This Is Lit is a podcast celebrating Star Wars books of all shapes and sizes. In an ongoing series of interviews, discu...

How to Start Reading Star Wars Books 23.08.2022 58:21

Ever wanted to know how to start reading Star Wars books? Host Meg Dowell is joined by Nightsisters Podcast host Maddison to discuss both their respective Star Wars reading journeys, the best entry points for new Star Wars readers, which Star Wars books to read first, and where to buy (and borrow) Star Wars books. You can follow Maddison on Twitter @Maddie_Amidala and The Nightsisters Podcast @nig...

Star Wars: The Princess and the Scoundrel - Spoiler-Free Book Review 16.08.2022 5:57

A spoiler-free Star Wars: The Princess and the Scoundrel review for those who haven't picked up the book yet but are curious about what may be inside it. You can get your physical copy here: https://bookshop.org/a/55245/9780593498491 Find a transcript of this episode here: https://starwarslitpod.substack.com/ Now This Is Lit is a podcast celebrating Star Wars books of all shapes and sizes. In an o...

The History and Politics of Star Wars with Chris Kempshall 09.08.2022 43:20

Host Meg Dowell sits down with author Chris Kempshall to discuss his new book, THE HISTORY AND POLITICS OF STAR WARS: DEATH STARS AND DEMOCRACY. You can get your physical copy here: https://bookshop.org/a/55245/9781032318875 Sign up for the August 13 book launch event: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_qTr9coUpQnCja6KzJyeDVg?fbclid=IwAR1-nsU0iHZ9F8B1sDPszH48MN2fjmjmP2F-Nf1_z0gZgO2NGwHL4u...

Star Wars: Padawan - Spoiler-Free Book Review 02.08.2022 6:39

A spoiler-free Star Wars: Padawan review for those who haven't picked up the book yet but are curious about what may be inside it. You can get your physical copy here: https://bookshop.org/a/55245/9781368023498 Find a transcript of this episode here: https://starwarslitpod.substack.com/ Now This Is Lit is a podcast celebrating Star Wars books of all shapes and sizes. In an ongoing series of interv...

Roseanne A. Brown Discusses Rey, Trauma, and "Through the Turbulence" 26.07.2022 16:50

Host Meg Dowell sits down with Stories of Jedi and Sith contributor Roseanne A. Brown, whose short story "Through the Turbulence" rounds out the anthology with a tale of hope, self-discovery, and strength. Roseanne A. Brown is the author of A Song of Wraiths and Ruin, A Psalm of Storms and Silence, and other novels. Her short story “Into the Turbulence” appeared in 2022’s Star Wars: Stories of Jed...

This Is Where the Fun Begins 17.07.2022 3:31

Now This Is Lit officially launches on August 2. Follow the show wherever you get your podcasts, and prepare for the most informative -- and the most fun -- Star Wars books podcast you've ever heard. Now This Is Lit is a podcast celebrating Star Wars books of all shapes and sizes. In an ongoing series of interviews, discussions, and deep dives into the rapidly expanding world of Star Wars storytel...