The Lit Lounge

In this episode, we muse on the big, philosophical questions in life: What is it to be human? How do we change unjust systems? ... and are sheep loveable or scary?! 🐑 As always, we recommend you check trigger warnings and age ratings for all books we discuss. See our books on social media! TikTok: @thelitloungepodcast Instagram: @thelitloungepodcast Twitter: @thelitloungepod Facebook: @thelitloun...

In this episode, we welcome Rachel back to talk about our sunshine reads and why they make us feel warm and glowy inside!  See our books on social media! TikTok: @thelitloungepodcast Instagram: @thelitloungepodcast Twitter: @thelitloungepod Facebook: @thelitloungepodcast Music by Ikson: www.soundcloud.com/ikson

In this episode, some of our reading challenge champions take the floor to dish the deets about their chosen books, and Laura and Rose share their reading recommendations that touch upon the down and dirty facts of life: sleep, death, food and illness! CONTENT WARNING: In this episode, we discuss mature themes including death, grieving and eating disorders. We always recommend you check trigger wa...

In this episode, we talk about our favourite interesting couples and relationships in our recent reads. We also chat about the importance of being true to your literary self, and debate if Johnny Depp is a cyborg! UKRAINE APPEALS Government matched charity donations: https://donation.dec.org.uk/ukraine-humanitarian-appeal Red Cross https://donate.redcross.org.uk/appeal/ukraine-crisis-appeal Save t...

IN this episode, we welcome some fantastic students who share their writing exploits and favourite reads. We also share some of our favourite series and chat about our next exciting giveaway! UKRAINE APPEALS Government matched charity donations: https://donation.dec.org.uk/ukraine-humanitarian-appeal Red Cross https://donate.redcross.org.uk/appeal/ukraine-crisis-appeal Save the Children https://ww...

In this episode, in honour of Oscars week, Grace, Rose and Laura (as a cameo) discuss their most anticipated picks for upcoming screen releases of book adaptations. We also hear from some of our lovely Film Club students who give their thoughts on existing film adaptations.  Watch this space for our next exciting giveaway! UKRAINE APPEALS Government matched charity donations: https://donation...

In this episode, we talk to Mia who shares her top reads and some of her reading and writing habits! We also share our picks for World Poetry Day and National Down Syndrome Awareness Day.  UKRAINE APPEALS Government matched charity donations: https://donation.dec.org.uk/ukraine-humanitarian-appeal Red Cross https://donate.redcross.org.uk/appeal/ukraine-crisis-appeal Save the Children https://...

In this episode, we chat all about our non-fiction picks with regular guest, Andy! We discuss a whole host of sporting reads and consider if psychopaths are all bad, as well as exploring some (at times) harrowing but very worthwhile literature.   UKRAINE APPEALS Government matched charity donations: https://donation.dec.org.uk/ukraine-humanitarian-appeal Red Cross https://donate.redcross.org....

In this episode, we pay homage to awesome women in literature for International Women's Day! We chat to our regular guest Grace, and Head of English Andy, about their current reads. We also announce the winner of our arty book photo competition and attempt to summarise our reading habits. UKRAINE APPEALS Government matched charity donations: https://donation.dec.org.uk/ukraine-humanitarian-appeal...

In this special episode, we chat with fellow bookworm and Science teacher Dave all about the books that have impacted and defined us. We also chat about our school Readathon launch this week! See our books on social media! TikTok @thelitloungepodcast Instagram: @thelitloungepodcast Twitter: @thelitloungepod Facebook: @thelitloungepodcast Music by Ikson: www.soundcloud.com/ikson

In this special episode, we chat about the Griffin Books event featuring Susan Stokes-Chapman and her critically acclaimed debut novel Pandora! We also chat about our dream bookshelves and let you in on our cringeworthy writing habits! See our books on social media! TikTok @thelitloungepodcast Instagram: @thelitloungepodcast Music by Ikson: www.soundcloud.com/ikson

In this episode, we chat with Daisy and Isobel about their reading challenge progress, and discuss our new discoveries as a result of reading challenges with Grace! CONTENT WARNING: In this episode, we discuss mature themes including violence and gore. If you want to skip this, you can listen to the first half of the podcast and stop when you hear the little jingle. We always recommend you check t...

In this episode, we chat about our noteworthy film and TV adaptations, covering everything from The Lord of The Rings to Shakespeare. We also fangirl and share some nerdy confessions! See our books on social media!   TikTok @thelitloungepodcast   Instagram: @thelitloungepodcast   Music by Ikson: www.soundcloud.com/ikson

In this episode, we chat with Rachel, an English Literature lover and resident expert, and find out about how reading can make your study really come to life! We also chat about the books and plays that we remember fondly from our study and still inspire us, and discuss the idea of challenging reading, and why it's ok to read slowly, read contemporary, and laugh at someone's ridiculous yellow stoc...

In this episode, we chat to Mohanad and find out all about his journey to reading greatness! We also chat about the worlds that inspired us in books, and what we look for in a good immersive world.  See our books on social media!  TikTok @thelitloungepodcast  Instagram: @thelitloungepodcast  Music by Ikson: www.soundcloud.com/ikson

In our first episode, we introduce ourselves and our reading habits using a TikTok book tag. Highlights include Nelson Mandela, cyborg Cinderella and a cannibal-ridden dystopia! See our books on social media! TikTok @thelitloungepodcast Instagram: @thelitloungepodcast Music by Ikson: www.soundcloud.com/ikson