Lit Society: Books and Drama

Explore the gripping journey of Marjane Satrapi in 'Persepolis,' a graphic memoir that captures her childhood amid Iran's Islamic Revolution. The discussion dives into her struggles with identity, cultural differences, and resilience while navigating a new life in Vienna. Personal anecdotes about disaster preparedness sprinkled with humor make the episode relatable. The hosts weave in historical context, shedding light on Iran's political upheaval through Marjane's poignant experiences, all while reflecting on the importance of personal stories in understanding larger socio-political issues.

Why do you travel? Is relaxation your strongest motivation, or is it a desire to fill your IG feed with enviable photos? Do you look for comfort when abroad? Or do you hunger to taste the culture of others? Would you like to be treated like royalty? Or do you humbly present yourself as a guest in the home of another? One woman shares with us her travel philosophy as she strives to become the first Black woman to visit every country in the world. The woman: Jessica Nabongo The book: The Catch Me If You Can: One Woman's Journey to Every Country in the World LET'S GET LIT! - View the video podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/@litsocietypod Find Alexis and Kari online:  Instagram — www.instagram.com/litsocietypod Twitter — www.twitter.com/litsocietypod Facebook — www.facebook.com/LitSocietyPod Our website — www.LitSocietyPod.com.  Subscribe to emails and get free stuff: http://eepurl.com/gDtWCr 

When should you give your kids cell phones, and what's the best way to teach a child about technology? We discover the answer in this episode's theme of the week, but first — It is a riveting story of a company that toppled global giants before succumbing to the ruthlessly competitive forces of Silicon Valley.  The book: Losing the Signal: The Untold Story Behind the Extraordinary Rise and Spectacular Fall of BlackBerry  The authors: Jacquie McNish and Sean Silcoff  LET'S GET LIT!   - View the video podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/@litsocietypod Find Alexis and Kari online:  Instagram — www.instagram.com/litsocietypod Twitter — www.twitter.com/litsocietypod Facebook — www.facebook.com/LitSocietyPod Our website — www.LitSocietyPod.com.    Subscribe to emails and get free stuff: http://eepurl.com/gDtWCr   

Do you have what it takes to endure in the wilderness if lost? Chances are you have everything you need to survive in your backpack. In this week's themed discussion, we'll explain how to use your tools to live another day if lost. Share this episode with your hike-loving friend. Then, it's on to our book.    Helena has a loving husband and two beautiful daughters, but there is a deadly secret she's never told them. It is the mystery of her past, who she is and where she's from. When Helena's father escapes prison and grabs national news attention, she is forced to expose herself and her family to the truth of her identity: The Marsh King's Daughter.   The book: The Marsh King's Daughter The author: Karen Dionne From our theme of the week - What to do if you get lost hiking: https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2016/may/31/wilderness-survival-outdoor-gear-life-saving-tips-hiking-camping   https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/wilderness-how-to-survive-wellness/index.html   https://emd.wv.gov/About/News/Pages/10-Essential-Tips-for-Wilderness-Survival.aspx   - View the video podcast here: https://youtu.be/OXCf8CaUJ2Q  Find Alexis and Kari online: Instagram — www.instagram.com/litsocietypod; Twitter — www.twitter.com/litsocietypod; Facebook — www.facebook.com/LitSocietyPod; and our website www.LitSocietyPod.com. Get in on the conversation by using #booksanddrama.   Subscribe to emails and get free stuff: http://eepurl.com/gDtWCr  Please support our show by shopping at our boutique: https://www.litsocietypodshop.com/     

A filmmaker pulls together a writer's unfinished work to reveal truths about racial relations in America.    The writer: James Baldwin  The book: I Am Not Your Negro   LET'S GET LIT!   - View the video podcast here: https://youtu.be/OXCf8CaUJ2Q  Find Alexis and Kari online: Instagram — www.instagram.com/litsocietypod; Twitter — www.twitter.com/litsocietypod; Facebook — www.facebook.com/LitSocietyPod; and our website www.LitSocietyPod.com. Get in on the conversation by using #booksanddrama.   Subscribe to emails and get free stuff: http://eepurl.com/gDtWCr  Please support our show by shopping at our boutique: https://www.litsocietypodshop.com/ 

One of the most iconic figures of the 21st century faces the impact of a life-threatening conspiracy. After serving his country for decades, Oppenheimer's government proceeded on a campaign to take down this leader and burn his world to the root. This is the thrilling conclusion of American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer.   The Book: American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer   The Authors: Kai Bird and Martin J. Sherwin   LET'S GET LIT!   "How the U.S. and Japan Became Allies Even After Hiroshima and Nagasaki" - Time.com     - View the video podcast here: https://youtu.be/OXCf8CaUJ2Q  Find Alexis and Kari online: Instagram — www.instagram.com/litsocietypod; Twitter — www.twitter.com/litsocietypod; Facebook — www.facebook.com/LitSocietyPod; and our website www.LitSocietyPod.com. Get in on the conversation by using #booksanddrama. Subscribe to emails and get free stuff: http://eepurl.com/gDtWCr  Please support our show by shopping at our boutique: https://www.litsocietypodshop.com/

A brilliant and ambitious physicist whose connection to communism makes the FBI suspicious pushes through moral dilemmas to become the father of the atomic bomb.   The Book: American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer   The Authors: Kai Bird and Martin J. Sherwin   LET'S GET LIT!   - View the video podcast here: https://youtu.be/OXCf8CaUJ2Q  Find Alexis and Kari online: Instagram — www.instagram.com/litsocietypod; Twitter — www.twitter.com/litsocietypod; Facebook — www.facebook.com/LitSocietyPod; and our website www.LitSocietyPod.com. Get in on the conversation by using #booksanddrama. Subscribe to emails and get free stuff: http://eepurl.com/gDtWCr  Please support our show by shopping at our boutique: https://www.litsocietypodshop.com/

You just boarded a flight to New York. There are one hundred and forty-three other passengers onboard. What you don't know is that your pilot's family was kidnapped thirty minutes before the flight. For his family to live, everyone on your plane must die. The only way the family will survive is if the pilot follows his orders and crashes the plane. Enjoy the flight. The Book: Falling The Author: T.J. Newman LET'S GET LIT!   - View the video podcast here: https://youtu.be/OXCf8CaUJ2Q  Find Alexis and Kari online: Instagram — www.instagram.com/litsocietypod; Twitter — www.twitter.com/litsocietypod; Facebook — www.facebook.com/LitSocietyPod; and our website www.LitSocietyPod.com. Get in on the conversation by using #booksanddrama. Subscribe to emails and get free stuff: http://eepurl.com/gDtWCr  Please support our show by shopping at our boutique: https://www.litsocietypodshop.com/

SEASON 5 IS HERE - and our first book is a doozie!  The year is 1920, and the wealthiest people on earth all belong to one Native American tribe, The Osage Nation of Oklahoma. Soon, a trail of corpses unearths a sinister plot involving greed, murder, and the foundation of the FBI. After a spoiler-filled discussion, we'll break down some of history's most notorious American crime cases.   The Book: Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI The Author: David Grann LET'S GET LIT! - View the video podcast here: https://youtu.be/OXCf8CaUJ2Q  Find Alexis and Kari online: Instagram — www.instagram.com/litsocietypod; Twitter — www.twitter.com/litsocietypod; Facebook — www.facebook.com/LitSocietyPod; and our website www.LitSocietyPod.com. Get in on the conversation by using #booksanddrama. Subscribe to emails and get free stuff: http://eepurl.com/gDtWCr  Please support our show by shopping at our boutique: https://www.litsocietypodshop.com/

Hi readers! Our fourth season has ended, and we're preparing for year five (CAN YOU BELIEVE IT?!). In the meantime, we're revisiting our favorite episodes from the past and sharing them again with all of you. This week, we're rediscovering the thrilling heist of Harlem Shuffle by two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Colson Whitehead.    Looking for something new? Check us out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@litsocietypod Support our show and grab something bookish chic at our boutique: https://www.litsocietypodshop.com/ View the three Black Cake recipes we chose: https://www.litsocietypod.com/black-cake-a-novel-by-charmaine-wilkerson/ ◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️  This week, we're talking jewelry heists. Which notorious thieves were caught by police, and which got away? Alexis has the answers. Then, it's on to our book.   Orphaned in high school, Ray Carney worked through college and now owns his own furniture store in 1960s Harlem. He's a family man living the American dream, but some dreams are no different from nightmares. Fighting familial and internal influences, Carney must outlast three separate heists to secure the lives of those he loves most. Will he survive? Or will this man lose himself trying to find his dream? The book is Harlem Shuffle by Colson Whitehead.   Let's get LIT!   - View the video podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/@litsocietypod Find Alexis and Kari online:  Instagram — www.instagram.com/litsocietypod Twitter — www.twitter.com/litsocietypod Facebook — www.facebook.com/LitSocietyPod Our website — www.LitSocietyPod.com.    Subscribe to emails and get free stuff: http://eepurl.com/gDtWCr