Cliterature the Podcast
Books. Babes. Bold opinions. A queer lit podcast.
Episodes
This month on Cliterture we immersed ourselves in the story of Evelyn Hugo. The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid was a revisit for both of us, but boy were we happy that we read it again! Haley had forgotten all the twists and cried a million times, plus we got to dive into all of the different type of relationships that are represented in the book. All of the characters stick to your bones and l...
We sat down with the Queen of Whimsy herself to talk about THE cozy romantasy of the season, The Impossible Garden of Clara Thorne. Summer N England is an absolute joy and we had the best time talking about letting the characters lead you, finding joy and whimsy in the every day, and how hedgehogs companions and muscle mommies makes every job better.
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This month on Cliterature, we're venturing into The Impossible Garden of Clara Thorne by Summer N. England, a cozy romantasy packed with whimsy, warmth, magical gardening, and a wonderfully grumpy gardener determined to make the impossible bloom. We absolutely adored this book. Funny, charming, and full of heart, it's a story about finding hope, finding family, and finding yourself along the way....
In this episode, Haley and Dee talk about the one that started it all. Meryl Wilsner's Mistakes Were Made, is a fun little age gap romance that starts off steamy and never slows down. A couple of years ago, when Dee came to Haley and said, "I want something filthy to read," Haley responded, "Say less." This book launched their unhinged convos about sapphic lit and sparked the idea of a podcast in the first...
In this episode of Under the Covers, we chat with Cass Morgan, author of the splendid Soulmates Series. After reading Balancing Act, we couldn't get enough and Cass kindly agreed to humor us with an interview. We talk women's sports, writing process, art, and sticky notes. We even get a little glimpse into what's coming next from Cass Morgan as they continue to write their heart out.
Haley and Dee discuss Cass Morgan's Balancing Act. We also talk about women's sports, reading slumps, healthy communication and co-parenting, and Cliterature on Ice. We're so happy you're here!
"Vasti rhymes with Nasty" and boy does it show (IN THE BEST WAY) in this author's swoon worthy novels. Alexandra Vasti lives in Louisiana, where she teaches literature at a university by day and writes USA Today bestselling romance by night. Somewhere in there she also raises three kids and two mostly feral kitties. Dee and Haley sat down with her to chat after reviewing Ladies in Hating for the pod and h...
What happens when sharp tongues and simmering tensions collide? This week on Cliterature, we dive into Alexandra Vasti's gorgeously crafted world of Ladies in Hating. Join us as we dig into all the moments that sizzle, sting, and keep you reading long past your bedtime. That chair scene... IYKYK. We're head over regency heels for this one and we see much more than ankles and collarbones! This book did...
In this episode of Under the Covers, we chat with Dr. Bethany Jacobs, award winning author of the Kindom Trilogy and Haley's *favorite* fan-fiction writer (Indoorbutch on AO3). We get into the differences in writing fan fic vs traditional publishing, the importance of community and seeing yourself reflected in media, and how much LGBTQIA+ books and films have impacted our lives. We also go on a brief tangent about G...
This month on Cliterature, we crack open The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern, a novel steeped in myth, mystery, and the irresistible pull of stories that refuse to stay on the page. We talk bees, swords, fate, and found love and discuss whether this novel is a love letter to storytelling itself or a deliberate exercise in being beautifully lost. Do you believe in Fate?
Light a candle and follow u...
In this special holiday episode, Haley and Dee are joined by Queer Girl Film Club to talk about The Price of Salt by Patricia Highsmith and it's transition to film in Carol, directed by Todd Haynes. We couldn't be more excited to join these stellar friends from across the pond to chit chat about sapphic yearning, being fluent in the meaning behind Rooney Mara's eyes, and Cate Blanchett's sexy back. Spoiler alert, we...
Cliterature the Podcast gets merry and gay reviewing Ashley Herring Blake's Make the Season Bright. Haley and Dee dive into holiday traditions, found family, and a gorgeous second chance romance in a book that checked all the boxes for a cozy Christmas read to give us all the warm and fuzzies. Cheers to Mistletoe Margaritas, glitter explosions, leg lamps, and love a long time coming. The cheery queery in all of us n...
On this episode we jump Under the Covers with bestselling WLW author Rachel Lacey! We dig into her shift from heteronormative romance to sapphic romance, why sapphic love stories feel like home, and at least one Gillian Anderson spiral.
Listen to our Under the Covers episodes for more author interviews, queer romance deep dives, and unhinged sapphic commentary between two book besties.
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Pull on your flannel and pour something pumpkin-spiced, because this week we’re diving into Learning Curves by Rachel Lacey, and we’re calling it “Lumberjack Tweed” for a reason. Think cozy fall vibes, flirty pottery, and communication so good it deserves its own romance novel. We chat post-breakup insecurities, inclusive spaces, and why sometimes the real spice is in being seen and hea...
To celebrate hitting 1000 downloads, we took Cliterature LIVE with friends at The Snail on the Wall bookstore! Join us for a cozy, candid question and answer sesh where we talk queer lit, favorite reads, behind the scenes podcast stories, and a few unexpected tangents (of course).
The audio is a little rough around the edges, it's live, loud, and full of love, but we couldn't resist sharing the magic ...
At Atwood boarding school, Eden is drawn back into the mystery of Delphine Fournier, the girl she once saw fall into the deadly river known as The Narrow. But Delphine survived, and now Eden must face the haunting secrets tied to the river, their school, and their growing connection. The Narrow blends horror, sapphic romance, and ghostly suspense in Kate Alice Marshall's chilling YA thriller. Dive in with Haley and ...
Letters tucked into the rings of a tree. Messages hidden in the dance of a flame. A love story woven across centuries, galaxies, and battlefields. In this episode of Cliterature, we dive headfirst into Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone's award winning novella, This is How You Lose the Time War.
We're talking enemies to lovers at its most poetic, queer longing that transcends time, and why epistolary form makes t...
Delilah Green Doesn't Care... or does she? Join Haley and Dee on this romp through Bright Falls, Oregon for an almost wedding, childhood enemies to lovers, grumpy/sunshine, one bed trope, hell of a good time. They talk about dive bars, big city vs small town hook up culture, body insecurities, healing your inner child, and steamy WLW spice in their debut episode all about Delilah Green Doesn't Care by Ashley Herring...
Let's get to know our hosts! Haley and Dee talk claw machines, deserted islands reads, astrology, and hidden talents.
It's finally happening. Welcome to Cliterature, the queer lit podcast where we read the books and say the things. This quick teaser gives you a little taste of what's to come-- spicy reads, slow burns, fast takes, and unhinged opinions from two chaotic lesbians with English degrees and no chill .
First full episode drops August 1st. Subscribe now and come read with us!
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