CW: Murder/S*icide The Dry by Jane Harper is a gripping mystery set in a drought-stricken Australian town where buried secrets surface after a shocking crime. When federal agent Aaron Falk returns home for the funeral of his childhood friend, he's drawn into an investigation that forces him to confront the lies, loyalties, and losses of his past. Let's Get LIT!   Links & Resources: Grab your Digital Reading Journal here: ETSY or Patreon (only works with Notable and Goodnotes!) Want more bookish fun? Check out our archive of episodes! (www.LITSocietyPod.com) Shop Kari's collection of luxury literary-themed candles at www.lovelitotes.com. Find Alexis and Kari online:  Instagram — www.instagram.com/litsocietypod Our website — www.LitSocietyPod.com. Subscribe to emails and get free stuff: http://eepurl.com/gDtWCr.

The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster is a whimsical adventure about Milo, a bored young boy who discovers a special tollbooth that transports him to the fantastical Kingdom of Wisdom. Alongside his companions—a watchdog named Tock and the loyal Humbug—Milo journeys through pun-filled lands to rescue the princesses Rhyme and Reason. Bursting with wit, wordplay, and wonder, this classic reminds readers of the joy of curiosity and the power of learning. Let's Get LIT!     Links & Resources: Grab your Digital Reading Journal here: ETSY or Patreon (only works with Notable and Goodnotes!) Want more bookish fun? Check out our archive of episodes! (www.LITSocietyPod.com) Shop Kari's collection of luxury literary-themed candles at www.lovelitotes.com. Find Alexis and Kari online:  Instagram — www.instagram.com/litsocietypod Our website — www.LitSocietyPod.com. Subscribe to emails and get free stuff: http://eepurl.com/gDtWCr.

Me Before You by Jojo Moyes is a heart-wrenching love story between Louisa Clark, a small-town woman searching for purpose, and Will Traynor, a once-vibrant man now confined to a wheelchair after an accident. As their worlds collide, Louisa's warmth and optimism challenge Will's cynicism, leading to a bond that transforms them both in unexpected ways. Tender, funny, and profoundly emotional, this novel asks what it truly means to live—and to love—fully. Let's Get LIT!   Links & Resources: Grab your Digital Reading Journal here: ETSY or Patreon (only works with Notable and Goodnotes!) Want more bookish fun? Check out our archive of episodes! (www.LITSocietyPod.com) Shop Kari’s collection of luxury literary-themed candles at www.lovelitotes.com. Find Alexis and Kari online:  Instagram — www.instagram.com/litsocietypod Our website — www.LitSocietyPod.com. Subscribe to emails and get free stuff: http://eepurl.com/gDtWCr.

Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman is a haunting portrait of Willy Loman, an aging salesman chasing the American Dream long after it’s begun to slip away. Torn between pride and despair, Willy struggles to reconcile the life he imagined with the reality before him—and to earn the love and success he’s always believed he deserves. Both intimate and universal, the play exposes the fragile hopes that drive us all, making it one of the most devastating and timeless stories ever written for the stage. Let’s Get LIT! Links & Resources: Grab your Digital Reading Journal here: ETSY or Patreon (only works with Notable and Goodnotes!) Want more bookish fun? Check out our archive of episodes! (www.LITSocietyPod.com) Shop Kari’s collection of luxury literary-themed candles at www.lovelitotes.com. Find Alexis and Kari online:  Instagram — www.instagram.com/litsocietypod Our website — www.LitSocietyPod.com. Subscribe to emails and get free stuff: http://eepurl.com/gDtWCr.

This collection of short stories explores the sweeping themes of belonging, identity, and home through the lives of women scattered across the globe from their island origins. Let's Get LIT! Links & Resources: Grab your Digital Reading Journal here: ETSY or Patreon (only works with Notable and Goodnotes!) Want more bookish fun? Check out our archive of episodes! (www.LITSocietyPod.com) Shop Kari's collection of luxury literary-themed candles at www.lovelitotes.com. Find Alexis and Kari online:  Instagram — www.instagram.com/litsocietypod Our website — www.LitSocietyPod.com. Subscribe to emails and get free stuff: http://eepurl.com/gDtWCr.

The Black Kids by Christina Hammonds Reed is a coming-of-age novel set in Los Angeles during the 1992 Rodney King riots. It follows Ashley Bennett, a Black teenager from a wealthy family, as she begins to see the sharp contrasts between her privileged world and the realities her community faces. Both powerful and deeply personal, the book explores identity, friendship, and what it means to find your voice in times of turmoil. Let's Get LIT! Links & Resources: Grab your Digital Reading Journal here: ETSY or Patreon (only works with Notable and Goodnotes!) Want more bookish fun? Check out our archive of episodes! (www.LITSocietyPod.com) Shop Kari's collection of luxury literary-themed candles at www.lovelitotes.com.   Find Alexis and Kari online:  Instagram — www.instagram.com/litsocietypod Bluesky — https://bsky.app/profile/litsocietypod.bsky.social Our website — www.LitSocietyPod.com. Subscribe to emails and get free stuff: http://eepurl.com/gDtWCr.

Someday, Maybe by Onyi Nwabineli is a poignant debut novel about love, loss, and the arduous journey toward healing. It follows a woman grappling with grief while rediscovering her own strength and identity. At its heart, it’s a story about resilience, community, and the hope that life can bloom again after heartbreak. Let's Get LIT!    Links & Resources: Grab your Digital Reading Journal here: ETSY or Patreon (only works with Notable and Goodnotes!) Want more bookish fun? Check out our archive of episodes! (www.LITSocietyPod.com) Shop Kari's collection of luxury literary-themed candles at www.lovelitotes.com. What Not to Say to Someone Who Lost Their Partner: https://www.oprahdaily.com/life/relationships-love/a60431476/what-not-to-say-to-someone-lost-partner-grief Here After by Amy Lin: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/182095845-here-after Find Alexis and Kari online:  Instagram — www.instagram.com/litsocietypod Bluesky — https://bsky.app/profile/litsocietypod.bsky.social Our website — www.LitSocietyPod.com. Subscribe to emails and get free stuff: http://eepurl.com/gDtWCr.

The novel explores empowerment, creativity, and the challenges of carving out a space where you truly belong. But did it change the game of YA storytelling?

The chilling true story of a brutal family murder in a small Kansas town—and the two drifters who committed it. With haunting detail and literary precision, Truman Capote delves into the minds of the killers, the grief of the community, and the fragile boundary between good and evil. The Book: In Cold Blood Let's Get LIT!  Links & Resources: Grab your Digital Reading Journal here: ETSY or Patreon Want more bookish fun? Check out our archive of episodes! (www.LITSocietyPod.com) Shop Kari's collection of luxury literary-themed candles at www.lovelitotes.com. Find Alexis and Kari online:  Instagram — www.instagram.com/litsocietypod Bluesky — https://bsky.app/profile/litsocietypod.bsky.social Our website — www.LitSocietyPod.com. Subscribe to emails and get free stuff: http://eepurl.com/gDtWCr.

Two sisters in Nazi-occupied France choose different paths—one struggles to protect her daughter while living under enemy rule, the other risks everything to join the Resistance. This is a heartbreaking and inspiring tale of survival and sacrifice that celebrates the extraordinary strength of women in the face of unimaginable odds. The book: The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah Let's get LIT!  Links & Resources: Grab your Digital Reading Journal here: ETSY or Patreon Want more bookish fun? Check out our archive of episodes! (www.LITSocietyPod.com) Shop Kari's collection of luxury literary-themed candles at www.lovelitotes.com. Find Alexis and Kari online:  Instagram — www.instagram.com/litsocietypod Bluesky — https://bsky.app/profile/litsocietypod.bsky.social Our website — www.LitSocietyPod.com. Subscribe to emails and get free stuff: http://eepurl.com/gDtWCr.

Set in Nazi-occupied France, The Nightingale follows two sisters—one cautious and reserved, the other bold and rebellious—as they each fight to survive and resist in their own way. As war tests their courage and loyalty, both women are drawn into dangerous choices that will define their legacy. The book: The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah Let's get LIT!  Links & Resources: Grab your Digital Reading Journal here: ETSY or Patreon Want more bookish fun? Check out our archive of episodes! (www.LITSocietyPod.com) Shop Kari's collection of luxury literary-themed candles at www.lovelitotes.com. Find Alexis and Kari online:  Instagram — www.instagram.com/litsocietypod Bluesky — https://bsky.app/profile/litsocietypod.bsky.social Our website — www.LitSocietyPod.com. Subscribe to emails and get free stuff: http://eepurl.com/gDtWCr.

Two girls from different racial backgrounds meet in a shelter and form a complicated, lifelong bond. As they reunite at various points in their lives, shifting memories and buried prejudices force them—and the reader—to confront how race, class, and personal history shape perception. The result is a reading experience as powerful as it is provocative. The short story: Recitatif by Toni Morrison Let's get LIT!  Links & Resources: Grab your Digital Reading Journal here: ETSY or Patreon Want more bookish fun? Check out our archive of episodes! (www.LITSocietyPod.com) Shop Kari's collection of luxury literary-themed candles at www.lovelitotes.com. Find Alexis and Kari online:  Instagram — www.instagram.com/litsocietypod Bluesky — https://bsky.app/profile/litsocietypod.bsky.social Our website — www.LitSocietyPod.com. Subscribe to emails and get free stuff: http://eepurl.com/gDtWCr.

In the shadowy depths of the Cold War, retired British intelligence officer George Smiley is called back to uncover a Soviet mole buried deep within the highest ranks of MI6. Smiley must outwit an enemy hiding in plain sight as he navigates a treacherous world of half-truths, betrayal, and old loyalties. Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy is a subtle, cerebral, and utterly gripping masterclass in espionage fiction.   Let's get LIT!   Links & Resources: Grab your Digital Reading Journal here: ETSY or Patreon Want more bookish fun? Check out our archive of episodes! (www.LITSocietyPod.com) Shop Kari's collection of luxury literary-themed candles at www.lovelitotes.com. Find Alexis and Kari online:  Instagram — www.instagram.com/litsocietypod Bluesky — https://bsky.app/profile/litsocietypod.bsky.social Our website — www.LitSocietyPod.com. Subscribe to emails and get free stuff: http://eepurl.com/gDtWCr.

After Maddy Montgomery is left at the altar by her Fiance, M.D., she learns she's inherited her aunt's bakery and decides to start anew in Small Town, Michigan. But not even a week after her move, Maddy finds herself the prime suspect in a real-life murder. Will our designer-label-loving heroine solve the case before her Gucci goose is cooked? Let's get LIT! Links & Resources: Grab your Digital Reading Journal here: ETSY or Patreon Want more bookish fun? Check out our archive of episodes! (www.LITSocietyPod.com) Shop Kari's collection of luxury literary-themed candles at www.lovelitotes.com. Find Alexis and Kari online:  Instagram — www.instagram.com/litsocietypod Bluesky — https://bsky.app/profile/litsocietypod.bsky.social Our website — www.LitSocietyPod.com. Subscribe to emails and get free stuff: http://eepurl.com/gDtWCr.

Careless People is a riveting exposé that uncovers how ambition and entitlement at the highest levels of power can erode truth, ethics, and democracy itself. Through gripping storytelling, Sarah Wynn-Williams delivers a chilling reminder of what's lost when idealism gives way to unchecked greed. Let's get LIT! Links & Resources: Grab your Digital Reading Journal here: ETSY or Patreon Want more bookish fun? Check out our archive of episodes! (www.LITSocietyPod.com) Shop Kari's collection of luxury literary-themed candles at www.lovelitotes.com. Find Alexis and Kari online:  Instagram — www.instagram.com/litsocietypod Bluesky — https://bsky.app/profile/litsocietypod.bsky.social Our website — www.LitSocietyPod.com.

The Violin Conspiracy is a gripping mystery that explores the power of music, resilience, and the fight for justice in a world that refuses to see his worth.

As Daniel unravels the tragic end of Julián Carax, he uncovers a heartbreaking love story buried beneath layers of deception, vengeance, and sacrifice.

In post-war Barcelona, a young boy named Daniel discovers a mysterious novel, The Shadow of the Wind, only to learn that someone has been systematically destroying every copy of the author's works. As he delves into the book's secrets, Daniel becomes entangled in a dark, decades-old mystery of love, betrayal, and revenge that mirrors the story within the pages. Atmospheric, haunting, and full of twists, Carlos Ruiz Zafón's novel is a captivating ode to literature and its secrets. 00:00 Intro01:30 A Game: WAS THE BOOK BANNED?26:43 Who was Carlos Ruiz Zafón, the author?32:30 A deep dive into the plot of The Shadow of the Wind01:18:10 Dramatic Reading: Javier and His Mother01:20:18 Our verdict on the first half of The Shadow of the Wind This week's book: The Shadow of the Wind The author: Carlos Ruiz Zafón Let's get LIT!   Links & Resources: Grab your Digital Reading Journal here: ETSY or Patreon Want more bookish fun? Check out our archive of episodes! (www.LITSocietyPod.com) Shop Kari's collection of luxury literary-themed candles at www.lovelitotes.com. Find Alexis and Kari online:  Instagram — www.instagram.com/litsocietypod Bluesky — https://bsky.app/profile/litsocietypod.bsky.social Our website — www.LitSocietyPod.com. Subscribe to emails and get free stuff: http://eepurl.com/gDtWCr.

What’s the point of giving someone a beautiful death if you can’t give yourself a beautiful life? Will Clover learn how to live before it’s too late, and she, too, is full of regrets?

Under the thumb of a strict Rastafarian upbringing, a young girl carves a path to freedom through resilience and the power of poetry.