The Literaries

Join us this week as we discuss Pride and Prejudice, its screen adaptations, and of course, the fabulous Mr. Darcy.

Books Mentioned: PRIDE AND PREJUDICE by Jane Austen, FAHRENHEIT 451 by Ray Bradbury, WALDEN by Henry David Thoreau, EMMA by Jane Austen

Movies Mentioned: PRIDE & PREJUDICE (2005), PRIDE AND PREJUDICE AND ZOMBIES (2016), THE HUNGER GAMES (2012), EMMA. (2020), MAMMA MIA (2008)

TV Shows Mentioned: Pride and Prejudice (1...

Join us this week as we talk about Hades and Persephone retellings and their enduring popularity across mediums.

*Spoiler alert for the ending of Nancy Drew Labyrinth of Lies*

Books Mentioned: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST by Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de Villeneuve, A DEAL WITH THE ELF KING by Elise Kova, A Court of Thorns and Roses Series by Sarah J. Maas, A DAWN WITH THE WOLF KNIGHT by Elise Kova (Release Date Aug 2024), A GAME OF THRONES by...

Join us this week as we talk about Taylor Swift’s new album, The Tortured Poets Department, from both the Swiftie and non-Swiftie perspective, and how music serves as a mechanism for storytelling.  We share our favorite songs and lyrics from the album, and what they mean for us.

Artists Mentioned: Taylor Swift, Paris Paloma, Hayley Williams, My Chemical Romance, Olivia Rodrigo, Florence and the Machine, PVRIS, Twenty One Pilots, Pos...

Join us this week as we talk about points of view and tense—and how it affects our writing and the stories we love. We also share some of our cringiest middle school shenanigans.

Trigger Warning: Mention of a Holocaust-focused movie

Books Mentioned: A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J Maas, Throne of Glass Series by Sarah J Maas, Crescent City Series by Sarah J Maas, THE INVISIBLE LIFE OF ADDIE LARUE by V.E. Schwab, The Twilight S...

Join us this week as we  celebrate Women’s History month and chat about our favorite female characters! Morgan also tries to educate Maren on the Dune lore.

Books Mentioned: SWORD CATCHER by Cassandra Clare; The Mortal Instruments Series by Cassandra Clare; THE CRUEL PRINCE by Holly Black; THE STOLEN HEIR by Holly Black; TIDELANDS by Philippa Gregory; THE WHITE QUEEN by Philippa Gregory; THE OTHER BOLELYN GIRL by Philippa Gregory; T...

Join us this week as we discuss our favorite female historical figures in celebration of Women’s History Month.

Books Mentioned: The Josephine B. Trilogy by Sandra Gulland, THE ROSE OF MARTINIQUE: A LIFE OF NAPOLEON’S JOSEPHINE by Andrea Stuart, BECOMING MARIE ANTOINETTE by Juliet Grey, 

Media Mentioned: NAPOLEON (2023), Obsessed with Brooke Averick Podcast, ELVIS (2022), PRISCILLA (2023)

Theatre Mentioned: SIX on Broadway (Lucy Moss ...

Joi us this week as we talk about Charlie and the Chocolate Factory renditions and retellings, devise our own theories, and dive into the Glasgow Willy Wonka Immersive Experience. Please note this episode includes Wonka (2023) spoiler alerts.

Books Mentioned: CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY by Roald Dahl, “The Landlady” by Roald Dahl

Media Mentioned: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971), Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2...

Join us this week as Morgan gives Maren the 101 on Tabletop Roleplaying Games and how they influence storytelling.

Tabletop Games Mentioned: Dungeons and Dragons, Call of Cthulhu, Dimension 20 Fantasy High, Dimension 20 A Court of Fey and Flowers

Video Games Mentioned: Baldur’s Gate 3, Disney Dreamlight Valley, Stardew Valley, Haunted Chocolatier, Phasmophobia 

Media Mentioned: The Office (2005)

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Join us today as we talk all about fictional age gaps—and if age is really just a number. We also go on several tangents and share lots of giggles over our favorite “older” celeb crushes.

Books Mentioned: A Court of Thorns and Roses Series by Sarah J Maas, DRACULA by Bram Stoker, The Luxe Series by Anna Godbersen, A CHRISTMAS CAROL by Charles Dickens

Media Mentioned: The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992), The Great (2020), Narcos (2015),...

Join us this week as we dive into the Barbie Cinematic Universe and how it’s influenced our storytelling. We chat about our fave Barbie villains (shoutout to Preminger), animal sidekicks (Tika is the worst), and everything in between.

Media Mentioned: Barbie in the Nutcracker (2001), Barbie as Rapunzel (2002), Barbie of Swan Lake (2003), Barbie as the Princess and the Pauper (2004), Barbie Fairytopia (2005), Barbie and the Magic of ...

Join us this week as we celebrate Valentine’s Day, and chat about our favorite couples and love stories of all time!

Outlander spoiler from 4:04 to 4:30. SOMETHING IN THE HEIR spoiler from 15:11 to 15:40.

Books Mentioned: OUTLANDER by Diana Gabaldon, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST by Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de Villeneuve, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST: THE ONLY ONE WHO DIDN’T RUN AWAY by Wendy Mass, DIVINE RIVALS by Rebecca Ross, Gallagher Girls Serie...

Join us this week and get cozy with a cup of tea/a warm blanket as we share our favorite wintry titles, perfect for the season!

Books Mentioned: THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: THE LION, THE WITCH, AND THE WARDROBE by C.S. Lewis; CARAVAL Series by Stephanie Garber; THE GREAT ALONE by Kristin Hannah; WILLIWAW by Tom Bodett; THE SELECTION Series by Kiera Cass; THE BEAR AND THE NIGHTINGALE by Katherine Arden; SPINNING SILVER by Naomi Novik; ...

Join us this week as we talk all about food, from writing historical dishes to highlighting the books that get it right. We also chat about our favorite restaurants because we had to have a foodie moment.

Books Mentioned: A SONG OF ICE AND FIRE Series by George R. R. Martin, SWORDCATCHER by Cassandra Clare, THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: THE LION, THE WITCH, AND THE WARDROBE by C.S. Lewis

Media Mentioned: Outlander (2014); The Gilded Age ...

Join us this week as we share our favorite writing craft books, and how we use them while working on our stories!

Books Mentioned: THE EMOTION THESAURUS by Angela Ackerman and Becca Puglisi, WRITING HISTORICAL FICTION by Celia Brayfield and Duncan Sprott, WRITE YOUR NOVEL FROM THE MIDDLE by James Scott Bell, SHOW, DON’T TELL by Sandra Gerth, ROMANCING THE BEAT by Gwen Hayes, SAVE THE CAT! WRITES A NOVEL by Jessica Brody, THE COLOUR ...

Join us this week for our first episode of 2024 where we talk about one of our hottest takes: the pregnancy trope. We chat about the books that do it well and share our own tips for writing it.

Trigger Warnings: Discussion of traumatic birth

Books Mentioned: SMALL FAVORS, HOUSE OF SALT AND SORROWS, HOUSE OF ROOTS AND RUIN by Erin A. Craig; THE OTHER BOLEYN GIRL by Philippa Gregory; A COURT OF SILVER FLAMES by Sarah J Maas; CRESCENT C...

Join us this week for our last episode of 2023 as we share our favorite books of the year!

*Dracula Spoiler Alert from 24:05-25:02*

Books Mentioned:
-Every Duke Has His Day by Suzanne Enoch
-House of Roots and Ruin by Erin A. Craig
-The Women of Troy by Pat Barker
-The Traitor’s Wife by Allison Pataki
-The Second Mrs. Astor by Shana Abe
-Dracula by Bram Stoker
-An American Beauty by Shana Abe
-Salem’s ...

Join us this week as we dive into writing holiday scenes! We also chat about some of our favorite Christmas stories, from The Nutcracker to A Christmas Carol, and our wild Mother Ginger conspiracies. 

Books Mentioned: In a Holidaze by Christina Lauren, A Holiday by Gaslight by Mimi Matthews, A Court of Frost and Starlight by Sarah J Maas, A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens.    

Media Mentioned: The Office (2005), Mickey’s Christmas...