The Litty Podcast

If you've ever wondered what it really means to be well-read, this episode is your new blueprint. Forget the dusty classics people pretend to finish. Forget the long-dead men dominating syllabi. On this month’s episode of The Litty Podcast, we're building Our Very Biased Guide to Being Disgustingly Well-Read . This list is personal, chaotic, global, queer, political, emotional, and full of taste....

What happens when two book‑obsessed Nigerian women decide to explain novels badly and then guess the genre anyway? Pure, unfiltered Litty chaos, and this week’s episode delivers it in abundance. In The Litty Sessions: Summaries Gone Wild , we’re switching up the vibe and leaning all the way into the unserious side of reading life. No deep dives. No structured analysis. Just two friends gisting, ro...

Worldbuilding isn’t just for fantasy nerds. It’s the secret sauce behind every story that grabs you by the throat and refuses to let go. This month on The Litty Podcast , we’re getting deep into the art of building fictional worlds that feel lived‑in, layered, and real enough to touch. Whether you’re obsessed with sprawling fantasy realms, tight contemporary settings, or the chaotic magic of specu...

Litty fam, we picked up Daytripper, the graphic novel that has been floating around Bookstagram, BookTok, and every “must‑read graphic novel” list for years. In this Litty Review, we dive into Gabriel Bá & Fábio Moon’s award‑winning graphic novel with our usual mix of curiosity, chaos, and cultural commentary. We didn’t walk away sobbing on the floor, but we did walk away impressed, especially...

We’re kicking off the year with a Litty Sessions episode full of bookish joy, reflection, and a little chaos. We’re looking back at our 2025 reading year: the surprises, the standouts, and the books we couldn’t stop talking about. We’re also setting unserious-but-sincere goals for 2026, from vibe shifts to reading habits we might actually stick to. And of course, we’re hyping up the books we’re al...

What happens when a decades‑long marriage ends and everyone in the family is forced to bloom in unexpected ways? In our final Litty Review of 2025, we’re diving into Late Bloomers by Deepa Varadarajan, a debut novel that explores divorce, reinvention, and the drama of an Indian American family caught between tradition and modern life. The story follows Suresh and Lata, newly divorced after decades...

October was supposed to be our birthday shindig, but life had other plans. Now we’re back with a belated celebration that’s even better. In this episode of The Litty Podcast, we pick books for each other, stories that speak to us personally and that we can’t wait to share with you. Expect fierce heroines, haunting mysteries, and unforgettable reads that remind you every chapter of your life deserv...

It’s Libra season, our birthdays are around the corner, and we’re in full reflection mode. In this edition of The Litty Sessions, we built a Bookish Bingo grid and, in the process of playing, revisited books that made us laugh, spiral, whisper “damn,” and question our taste (see: the use of emojis by both hosts to indicate displeasure with certain books 👀 one of many ways we were perfectly in syn...

We’re back (yes, a little late, but still lit!) with this month's breakdown of Such a Bad Influence by Olivia Muenter. This debut thriller serves influencer culture with a side of family dysfunction, and we’re here for every messy moment. In this episode: 🍷 Our adult beverages of choice 📱 A deep dive into the twisted dynamics of influencer/manager relationships 💬 Banter, bold takes, and a close...

Do you own more books than you’ll ever read? Same. This month on The Litty Podcast , we’re diving into Tsundoku, the art of collecting books and letting them stack up unread. From forgotten shelf candy to aspirational deep cuts, we explore why our TBRs hold so much emotional weight. Plus: spicy confessions, literary self-awareness, and the one book that’s been loitering on your nightstand for mont...

What makes a red-flag reader? Is it buying books just for the aesthetic? Looking down on genre fiction? Declaring “books are boring” (🚩 immediate jail)? In this episode, we lovingly roast the reading behaviors that raise eyebrows and celebrate the green flags that restore our faith in the bookish community. From annotating gods to spoiler-hunting chaos agents, we unpack the book habits that say&n...

In Episode 51, we take on  Juliet Takes a Breath  by Gabby Rivera, and let’s just say, this one gave us plenty to talk about. Themes we expected hit harder than we thought, and unexpected revelations kept us on our toes. We had our Eureka moments, cracked open some deeper layers, and found fresh angles on identity and self-discovery. The discussion took twists we didn’t see coming, and j...

It’s our 50th episode, Litty fam! In this special milestone moment, we’re pulling back the curtain and getting real about how The Litty Podcast came to be. From the sparks that lit the idea, to the lessons we’ve learned (some harder than others), to the exciting future we envision - we’re spilling it all. As always, we bring our signature witty banter, bookish catch-ups, and the chaos you love. Wh...

Lately, life has been giving main character energy - well, mostly. In this episode, we dive into what’s sparking joy for us right now: the books we’re reading, the hobbies we’re loving, and the small things keeping us grounded. Of course, it wouldn’t be a Litty episode without a little side-eye, so we also get into what’s not sparking joy. Tune in for fun banter, real talk, and a reminder to find...

In this month’s episode, we dive into the gritty, gut-wrenching world of Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah’s Chain-Gang All-Stars . From its searing critique of the prison industrial complex to its unforgettable cast of characters, this book packs a punch. But did it hit the mark for both hosts? It’s a passionate discussion as we unpack the book’s themes of systemic injustice, resilience, and the darker si...

Feeling the holiday chaos creeping in? We’ve got just the thing. In this episode of The Litty Podcast , we’re serving up the ultimate escape plan — no luggage required. From page-turning thrillers to binge-worthy shows and soothing podcasts, we’re sharing the stories that transport us far, far away from the holiday frenzy. Whether you need a quick mental getaway or a full-on escape from family ant...

In this episode of The Litty Podcast , we’re hitting pause on the deep dives to catch up on life and all the little joys that keep us going. We’re sharing the childhood books that sparked our love for reading, what we’ve been binge-watching on TV lately, and the hobbies we’re hoping to start. Plus, some general life updates and, of course, our signature blend of banter and bookish fun. Grab your d...

 This month, we’re taking a closer look at Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros—a book that’s been making waves in the fantasy world. But does it live up to the hype? Well, we’ve got some thoughts… Join us as we unpack the plot, characters, and dragon-filled drama with our usual banter and plenty of laughs. While Fourth Wing may not have swept us off our feet, there’s plenty to dig into, and we’ve got l...

Books mentioned in this episode: Love & Saffron by Kim Fay From Scratch: A Memoir of Love, Sicily, and Finding Home by Tembi Locke Aunty Lee's Delights by Ovidia Yu A Certain Hunger by Chelsea G. Summers Ramón and Julieta by Alana Albertson The Cookbook Collector by Allegra Goodman Delicious! by Ruth Reichl Serving Crazy with Curry by Amulya Malladi Butter Honey Pig Bread by Francesca Ekwu...

Books mentioned in this episode: ★ Exes & Foes by Amanda Woody ★ The Pairing by Casey McQuiston ★ Queen of Dreams (Bound to Fire & Steel #2) by Kit Rocha ★ The Simple Art of Killing a Woman by Patrícia Melo Follow us on Twitter @thelittypod and on Instagram @thelitty_podcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelittypodcast/support Hosted on Acast. See acast...

In this episode of The Litty Podcast, we dive into the thrilling and thought-provoking world of S. A. Cosby's "All the Sinners Bleed." This gripping novel follows Titus Crown, the first Black sheriff of a small Southern town, as he navigates the complex landscape of justice, redemption, and deep-seated racism. When a deputy kills a young Black man, it sets off a chain of events that...

Books mentioned in this episode: ★ Welcome to the Hyunam-dong by Hwang Bo-reum ★ This Is Our Place by Vitor Martins ★ When the World Tips Over by Jandy Nelson ★ The Housemaid by Freida McFadden ★ Meegan: A Holidate For Hire by Rebekah Weatherspoon ★ Exes & Foes by Amanda Woody ★ A Game of Hearts and Heists by Ruby Roe ★ Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez ★ The Pairing by Casey McQuiston ★ The...

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Amyn's picks: Cursed Bunny by Bora Chung Her Body and Other Parties by Carmen Maria Machado A Mouthful of Birds by Samanta Schweblin Little Birds by Samanta Schweblin Dear Senthuran by Akwaeke Emezi Karachi's picks: 1Q84 by Haruki Murakami The Pisces by Melissa Broder Memory Police by Yōko Ogawa In the Miso Soup by Ryū Murakami Beautiful World, Where Are You by Sally Rooney In the Dream Ho...