Lit Society: Books and Drama

Obi Okonkwo, grandson of deceased village leader Okonkwo, is returning to Nigeria from England after earning a proper British education. He quickly finds his world is riddled with bribes and corruption, but Obi is determined never to accept an illegal payment and never compromise his principles. But as his black-and-white world becomes grey, he must wrestle with who he truly is versus who he'd like to believe himself to be. Does his African culture and Western lifestyle render him a hypocrite, and if so, which world is to judge him, the black world or the white? 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  

Join the hosts as they revisit 'Things Fall Apart' before diving into 'No Longer at Ease'. They discuss bookstores in New Orleans and the theme of fear and anger. Learn about Chinua Achebe's background and the complex characters and themes in the book.

The hosts discuss the themes of cultural integrity versus colonialization and assimilation in 'No Longer at Ease' by Chinua Achebe. They also revisit 'Homegoing' by Yaa Gyasi, exploring the influence of ancestors on culture, wealth, and health. The podcast delves into the legacy of mistreatment in the medical system and Yaa Gyasi's motivation for 'Homegoing'. The hosts discuss the author's writing process and compare 'Homegoing' to a book that follows a lineage of people. They also explore the upbringing and identity struggles of Quai, the search for Anna by a former slave, and give final thoughts on 'Homegoing' with a five-star rating, praising its epic storytelling and emotional impact.

From Herman Petty to LaVan Hawkins, Franchise tells the hidden history of the intertwined relationship between fast food and civil rights. (Be prepared for surprises and thought-provoking discussions about this book for years to come!)   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    

In this podcast, the hosts discuss the plot of the book 'Yellowface' and delve into the question of whether authors should write about cultures other than their own. They explore the complicated friendship between the main characters, June and Athena, and discuss the justifications and double standards in the literary world. The hosts also talk about June's increasing criticism, her struggles with finding inspiration, and the challenges of creating diverse content. The podcast concludes with the hosts sharing their final verdict and recommendation for 'Yellowface'.

In this podcast, the hosts discuss 'The House of Eve' by Sadeqa Johnson. They dive into the struggles of the main characters Ruby and Eleanor, exploring love and consequences. They also touch on the historical mistreatment of black women in homes for unwed mothers. The hosts share their thoughts on the characters and announce podcast sponsors and next week's book.

Myriam loves her children, but after months of caring for her newborns, she feels they're literally "sucking the life out of her!" She's ready to get back to her craft as a lawyer. Fortunately, her family finds and hires the perfect nanny, a woman who is in many ways a child but utterly devoted to her duty and the children. She goes above and beyond consistently, but at what point is beyond too far? As the family realizes they cannot function without the nanny, love turns to jealousy, and devotion becomes an obsession.   The Nanny: Louise The book: The Perfect Nanny by Leila Slimani And you're listening to LIT Society.   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    

An English ship embarks on a covert mission to steal Spanish treasure, but as hunger and exhaustion seize the men, they enact a mutiny. Ultimately, it is not just the seamen who are on trial but the very ideology of colonialization. In this true story, who will live, who will die, and which side will be proved right by history? 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      

Before we get into the book, we're discussing what to do if you're in the middle of being kidnapped. The short version: Call 911 if you can (preferably on speaker). Scream out "HELP!" along with your name. Go for the eyeballs. Of course, there are a few more tips here that we hope you'll never need. Then, on to our book...   A five-year-old boy lets us into his world by describing what he loves, his mom, Dora the Explorer, and his room. But as we spend more time with Jack, we realize something is seriously wrong with his world. Does the room hold more than he knows? And is he in more danger than he understands?   The boy: Jack   The book: Room by Emma Donoghue   And you're listening to LIT Society.   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  

Can you stop a tragedy that's already occurred?   One woman is eagerly waiting for her 18-year-old son to return home before curfew. Relieved, she sees him walking along the street but notices a shadowy figure catching up to him. In an instant, one of the men is dead. After a restless night, the woman awakes ... to yesterday.    The woman: Jen Brotherhood The book: Wrong Place Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister And you're listening to LIT Society. 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