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Just two ladies discussing some books...and probably some other stuff. But definitely mostly books!
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Ep78: My Oxford...wait, dead bodies?!? TELL ME MORE!

Lit ChicksMar 05, 2020

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Ep85: We Be Witches

Ep85: We Be Witches

We start off this podcast with a little chat about satan’s waterfall cause who doesn’t want to go with the flow?! Then we discuss two witchy books/series! A Witch in Time and The Tiffany Aching books (mostly The Wee Free Men) from the Disc-world series! Happy Reading!
Jul 23, 202055:27
Ep84: Love & Quarantine

Ep84: Love & Quarantine

In this episode we review If I Never Met You, Surprise Me, and The Two Lives of Lydia Byrd. Happy Reading!
Jun 23, 202052:15
Ep83: This Sucks!

Ep83: This Sucks!

Vampire time!!!!!!!!! We talk about two books featuring some blood sucking fiends! A Fat Vampire: A Never Coming of Age Story by Adam Rex and The Southern Book Club’s Guide go Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix. Enjoy!
Apr 21, 202037:41
Ep82: Book Swap!

Ep82: Book Swap!

This week Marcia and Becky both read books the other should have read. Becky reviews Mort (yes, from the Discworld series) by Terry Pratchett and Marcia reviews The Memory of Earth by Orson Scott Card! Enjoy! 

Apr 13, 202044:38
Ep81: Sci-Fi...It's contagious!

Ep81: Sci-Fi...It's contagious!

In this episode we review two science fiction books, The Messengers by Lindsay Joelle and Contagion/Immunity duology by Erin Bowman. 

After we chat about space plagues we review a listener requested book, The Monster's Ring by Bruce Coville. Special guest reviewer Grayson joins us for this part. We talk about Halloween, Trump, Basketball in the 90's and R Kelly. I know, now you really want to listen right? Find out how all those things go together on this episode of Lit Chicks Podcast. Enjoy! 

Apr 03, 202034:48
Ep80: It's Not Lupus!

Ep80: It's Not Lupus!

episode 80!! Welcome to the House episode. If you don't get the episode title, shame on you! In this episode we review House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J Maas and The House Husband by James Patterson & Duane Swierczynski. 


Apr 02, 202038:20
Ep79: The Wives Club

Ep79: The Wives Club

In this week's episode we start with a little fitness talk. Then we dive into the Netflix hit show Love is Blind! Man that show was horrible but I couldn't stop watching it!

Then we get into the books! This week we reviewed The Wives by Tarryn Fisher and The Tiger's Wife by Tea Obreht. We hope you enjoy! 

Mar 19, 202050:34
Ep78: My Oxford...wait, dead bodies?!? TELL ME MORE!

Ep78: My Oxford...wait, dead bodies?!? TELL ME MORE!

In this episode we start off with a review of My Oxford Year by Julia Whelan. Solid meh. Then we deep dive into the interesting world of Will My Cat Eat My Eyeballs By Caitlin Doughty. Kids ask the darndest things!

Mar 05, 202050:33
Ep77: Get Furious

Ep77: Get Furious

In this episode we discuss the book Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men by Caroline Criado-Pérez. Warning: If you're a female this episode (or rather the information discussed within the book we review) will probably piss you off as much as it did us. If you're a male, hopefully it will piss you off as well. Either way, we hope you like this episode. Thanks for listening! 

Feb 27, 202055:25
Ep76: Oz

Ep76: Oz

This episode we go somewhere over the rainbow and venture down the yellow brick road to Oz! We talk about The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, The Marvelous Land of Oz, and Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz! 

Then we venture into the world of Wicked and talk about the book and the hit Broadway musical adaptation! 

We hope you enjoy! Thanks for listening! 

Feb 20, 202001:08:12
Ep75: Agatha Christie writes strange romance novels!

Ep75: Agatha Christie writes strange romance novels!

In this episode we have a little bit of everything!
We start off sharing our worst moments of the past week...moving with cats and a rent the runway dress disaster. Then we ease into some chat about Little Women by Louisa May Alcott before we jump into a review of Death on the Nile by Agatha Christie. This is where things got really fun. Did you know Agatha Christie also wrote romance? We get sidetracked reading titles of her mystery novels and re-imagining them as romance novels. Lastly we give an updated review for Amazing Grass Superfood powder after taking it for the last week. Happy Reading! (and listening!)

Feb 06, 202056:18
EP 74: Healthy habits suck but what about the snacks?!

EP 74: Healthy habits suck but what about the snacks?!

In this episode we're going full on self help! We explore some new healthy habits and snacks! We chat about Healthy Habits Suck by Dayna Lee Baggley, The Power of Self-Compassion by Laurie J. Cameron, 10% Happier by Dan Harris and The Gifts of Imperfect Parenting by Brené Brown. We also try bone broth, HempBars, chocolate chia seed pudding, and some superfood powder in orange juice. Listen to check out what we have to say about the books and healthy snacks! 

(if you hate the sound of chewing like I do, I'm just going to apologize right now. Cashew Butter is a beast and it takes a minute. #sorry)

Jan 29, 202001:11:38
Ep 73: Magical Trees and Fantasy History!

Ep 73: Magical Trees and Fantasy History!

Trees can tell stories and People can turn into animals on this week's podcast! 

In this episode we start off with a light discussion of some TV shows based off books (The Witcher and YOU). Then we dive into two books, Wishtree by Katherine Applegate and My Lady Jane by Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton, and Jodi Meadows! We finish up this weeks episode with a little taste test of some cold coffee beverages from Starbucks, Dunkin Donuts, and McCafe! Until next week, Happy Reading!

Jan 25, 202036:53
Ep 72: New Year, who dis?

Ep 72: New Year, who dis?

Episode 72 and We're baaaaaaaaaaaack!

Kicking off 2020 with a look back on what we read in 2019 and what we're looking forward to reading in 2020! Also a bunch of exciting book to film adaptation coming up this year! In this episode we're reviewing Throne of Glass and a who lot of finance books (special shout out to Clever Girl Finance, you da best)! Also in this episode, peanut butter whiskey, green pillows worth crying for, Sam Heughan, and The Little Mermaid but not. 

Jan 08, 202001:27:15
Ep 71: Underground Ghost Affair

Ep 71: Underground Ghost Affair

We recorded this episode back in August of 2019 but had to take a long unexpected break to deal with life.  We're back now and I'm just throwing this episode out there so it's not lost forever.  In this episode we discuss The Canterville Ghost, The Underground Railroad, Evidence of the Affair and a lot more. Happy Reading!!!

Jan 08, 202041:22
Ep70: Daisy Jones and the Black Leopard!

Ep70: Daisy Jones and the Black Leopard!

Galaxycon chat...Tim Curry, David Tennant, & exploding eyes! Please go watch Twelve Forever on Netflix! Also, serious sandcastles with Marcia! Palm bruises are a thing! Then we dive into the lit question of the week:Spilt Wine. Afterwards we dive into books! We discuss I’m Fine and Neither are you, Five Feet Apart, Daisy Jones and the Six & Black Leopard, Red Wolf. Happy reading!!
Aug 09, 201901:17:11
Ep69: Southern Lit II

Ep69: Southern Lit II

Southern Episode II!! We start by discussing Area 51, Henry Cavill, and Crackers! Then we jump into our Lit questioning the week! Then we talk southern books! Their Eyes Were Watching God, The Color Purple, A Confederacy of Dunces, Cold Sassy Tree, Obsidian, Call Your Daughter Home, & Where the Crawdads Sing! For Where Crawdads Sing, we start of spoiler free then discuss it afterwards in full with spoilers! Until next time, happy reading!
Aug 03, 201901:31:28
Ep68: sensationally HAUNTED by poppies and links!

Ep68: sensationally HAUNTED by poppies and links!

The right stuff-NKOTB 7/10/19 • Chattin about stuff, then books! Heart Shaped Box & Murder on the Links. • Lets talk about sex-salt n pepa 7/10/19 • Slave to Sensation & The Poppy War • Don’t go girl-NKOTB 7/10/19 • Enjoy and until next time, Happy Reading!
Jul 28, 201956:02
Ep67: Dragon Queen at Nevermoor Mountains.

Ep67: Dragon Queen at Nevermoor Mountains.

Lit question: what book would you use to hide a secret bottle of whisky in? Then we talk books! Fire in his blood, Queen of Ruin, Nevermoor, At the Mountains of Madness, and Brazen & The Beast!
Jul 18, 201959:22
Ep66: A Little Romance and a little Nonfiction!

Ep66: A Little Romance and a little Nonfiction!

In this episode we discuss Ayesha at Last, Becoming, How Not to Die Alone, and The Mysteries of the Exploding Teeth!
Jul 12, 201901:18:21
Ep 65: To All the Scottish Husbands I’ve Burned for Before

Ep 65: To All the Scottish Husbands I’ve Burned for Before

Marcia’s trip abroad & lit question of the week...which morphs into an Outlander debate! Then we jump into book chat...To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before book 2&3, Girls Burn Brighter, A Highlander Walks into a Bar, The Library Book, and The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo! Enjoy!
Jun 27, 201901:06:43
Ep64: Trashed Trash

Ep64: Trashed Trash

Warning!!!-In this episode we are thoroughly trashed. We discuss the following books: Inspection, Forbidden, and The Yellow Wallpaper. There is also just a lot of drunken nonsense. Sorry. We’ll do better. We thought it would be funny...some of it is...maybe. Enjoy!
Jun 20, 201933:25
Ep63: NPCs and RPGs!

Ep63: NPCs and RPGs!

In this episode we review NPCs by Drew Hayes and then explore writing/storytelling through gaming. We talk specifically about Pathfinder, DnD, and Vampire The Masquerade! Hope you enjoy!
Jun 11, 201901:47:40
Ep62: Love with a side of classic horror

Ep62: Love with a side of classic horror

We have several books to talk about after we argue about whether someone can ever have too many books. We discuss Love and Gelato, Red, White, and Royal Blue, The Crazy Rich Asian sequels, The Willows, & The Unhoneymooners!
Jun 06, 201951:02
Ep61: Read Between the Wines

Ep61: Read Between the Wines

In this episode we have Mike Wine-Guy from the podcast Ride Between the Wines(go check him out @ www.ridebetweenthewines.com!)! We discuss Cork Dork by Bianca Bosker and talk about wine A LOT! Then we jump into fiction..with a chat about Death in the Vines! We end the episode with an awesome segment where Mike Wine-Guy does a wine and book pairing for us (The Belles, Frankenstein, The Flatshare, Grace and Fury, & more)! We hope you enjoy!
May 28, 201901:33:35
Ep60: SPRING BREAK-Reviewers gone WILD!!!

Ep60: SPRING BREAK-Reviewers gone WILD!!!

Reviewers gone wild!!!! So we both read the Bride Test and we wanted to talk more in details so...this episode contains tons of SPOILERS for The Bride Test, possibly some for The Kiss Quotient, and then Becky possibly gives some spoilers for Red, White, and Royal Blue(which will be reviewed in an upcoming episode).
May 24, 201929:16
Ep59: Murder, Devils , Zombies, & Barbarians!

Ep59: Murder, Devils , Zombies, & Barbarians!

Lit question: Do you go clubbing?! Book clubbing, that is! Then we talk books!-The Murder of Roger Ackroyd, Rosemary’s Baby, Severance & Ice Planet Barbarians (everyone should be excited about ice planet barbarians!!!)
May 20, 201954:37
Ep58: All we need is Love

Ep58: All we need is Love

Wine chat and some book chat. How do you treat your books?!? Then we break into our book discussions- Dear Martin, Lucifer rant(this isn’t a book, I know..but it really pissed me off), Once Burned, The Bride Test, The Kiss Thief, and Evil Eye!
May 16, 201946:36
Ep:56 Hair!!

Ep:56 Hair!!

Book chat-You Can’t Touch My Hair, Brimstone Angels, A Caribbean Mystery, Leah on the Offbeat, City of Bones, Everlasting Rose & More!
May 13, 201901:41:56
Ep55: 24 hour Erotica with strangers and lambs

Ep55: 24 hour Erotica with strangers and lambs

All These Beautiful Strangers, Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore, The Temptation of Grace, New Erotica for Feminist, and The Silence of the Lambs but not necessarily in that order. You’ll have to listen to figure out the order. Enjoy!
May 02, 201901:08:35
Ep54: Flats, Fires, and Fangirls!

Ep54: Flats, Fires, and Fangirls!

In this episode we discuss The Flatshare, Little Fires Everywhere, The Princess and the Fangirl, & The Near Witch!
Apr 19, 201901:03:42
Ep53: Poisons, Feminism, Elementals, & Vegas!

Ep53: Poisons, Feminism, Elementals, & Vegas!

Ashamed Book chat • To Kill a Mockingbird, The Elementals, Waisted, The Royal Art of Poison, Feminism is for everybody, Eloquent Rage, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, The Earl Next Door, & Meet Cute! Woo! Lots of book this week guys!
Apr 11, 201901:47:17
Ep52: Kids Lit Fun!

Ep52: Kids Lit Fun!

Eerie Elementary: The School is Alive, The Night Gardener review and parent’s perspective, Bake a Wish, The 7 Habits of Happy Kids, and Dogman: Brawl of the Wild!
Apr 01, 201954:50
Ep51: Attack of the meh

Ep51: Attack of the meh

Book question and then we discuss Nobody’s Duke, The Immortalist, When the Sky Fell on Splendor and more book chat along with some other stuff.
Mar 26, 201940:23
Ep 50: Curious Time Travelers...on ice!

Ep 50: Curious Time Travelers...on ice!

It’s our 50th episode and we have an awesome guest, Jennifer! We discuss The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, Opposite of Always, and Beartown / Us Against You. Then we chat about stuff and talk about Elton John for a second and also Andrea Gibson (check her out!)• Wuthering Heights chapters 31-34 and a fun little Wuthering Heights game to celebrate the end! • This episode also has some clips from the Elton John concert I recently attended.
Mar 17, 201901:35:03
Ep 49: Cat Butter

Ep 49: Cat Butter

With an episode title like this who needs a description?! Oh, you still want one? Okay..we discuss The City in the Middle of the Night, Children of Blood and Bone, Her Deceptive Duke, Queenie & And Then There Were None • Wuthering Heights Chapters 27-30
Mar 16, 201901:18:57
Ep48: Wolf dogs, Lovecraft, & Trouble Dog spacecraft!

Ep48: Wolf dogs, Lovecraft, & Trouble Dog spacecraft!

In this episode we discuss Call of the Wild, White Fang, The Dunwich Horror, & Fleet of Knives! • Wuthering Heights Chapters 23-26 summary and discussion!
Mar 10, 201901:08:19
Ep47: Loving ladies and The Hazel Wood!

Ep47: Loving ladies and The Hazel Wood!

Book discussion: The Scandalous Diary of Lily Layton, My Lady’s Lover, and The Hazel Wood & Silk is for Seduction! Then we just randomly chat about other books and such. (FLEET OF KNIVES!!)
Feb 27, 201933:10
Ep46: Flies, Lies, and History!

Ep46: Flies, Lies, and History!

Lord of the Flies, The Silent Patient, The Souls of Black Folk, The Night Olivia Fell, & who’s Got Game?• Wuthering Heights Chapters 19-20 • Wuthering Heights Chapters 21-22!
Feb 20, 201955:36
Ep45: Valentine’s Day Special!

Ep45: Valentine’s Day Special!

We have all the romances here! Paranormal, Classic, Modern, and Historical!(WARNING: This episode has naughty bits.) We discuss Ghosted, Pleasure Unbound, The Accidental Beauty Queen, Lucifer’s Daughter, It’s Getting Scot in Here, and Persuasion!! • Wuthering Heights Chapter 15-18
Feb 09, 201902:22:52
Ep:44 Books first then Movies!

Ep:44 Books first then Movies!

Historical fiction intro 2 • which Fictional kids would you want to adopt or hang out with! Then we discuss Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda, Anne of Green Gables, The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, The Last Letter, And Sense and Sensibility! Next we jump into Wuthering Heights Chapters 11-14! • We out!
Feb 02, 201901:53:50
Ep 43: Faeries Crushing it in America

Ep 43: Faeries Crushing it in America

Nonfiction intro • An Anonymous Girl, A Story About Cancer (with a happy ending), Vampire Girl, The Darkest Part of the Forest, The Wicked King, Crushing It, & America for Beginners • Wuthering Heights Chapters 7-10 • Where to find us..you know you want to!
Jan 27, 201901:41:14
Ep42: Women, Alchemist, and War!

Ep42: Women, Alchemist, and War!

Mystery/ thriller intro 2 • The Indignities of Being a Woman & The Trouble with Women • The Alchemist, The Mortal Immortal, A Thousand Splendid Suns, & White Rose • Wuthering Heights: Chapters 4-6 • Where to find us..you know you want to!
Jan 20, 201901:33:34
Ep41: Slayers gonna slay! Time travelers gonna wibbly wobbly!

Ep41: Slayers gonna slay! Time travelers gonna wibbly wobbly!

Lit Chicks Sci-Fi! • The Psychology of Time Travel, The Yellow Wallpaper, Soulful Simplicity, Slayer, & Crazy Rich Asians • theSkimm • Wuthering Heights: Chapters 1-3 • We out!
Jan 13, 201901:13:00
Ep40: New Year, New Books!

Ep40: New Year, New Books!

Intro • 2019 book goals and • theSkimm • The Sun is also a Star, Birdbox, and Mr. Dickens & His Carol • Fahrenheit 451, The Hospital, and The Broken Girls • Our next Read-a-long information....spoiler: it’s Wuthering Heights!! • Where to find us..you know you want to!
Jan 07, 201948:28
Ep38: One Day Deal of Christmas Fury

Ep38: One Day Deal of Christmas Fury

We talk One Day In December, The Last Black Unicorn, The Deal of a Lifetime, Christmas on the Island, Grace and Fury, and more! Then we jump into our read-a-long for A Timeless Christmas. Chapters 11-15!
Dec 31, 201801:18:07
Ep39: Last episode of 2018!

Ep39: Last episode of 2018!

Weekly book talk featuring Pachinko, Being Mortal, Circe, and The Wife Between Us! 2018 book wrap up! THE BEST books we read this year! And then we finish up our tea-a-long for A Timeless Christmas, Chapters 16-THE END. (Thank God!)
Dec 30, 201801:14:05
Ep37: Whiskey, Christmas, and Sequins...I mean Sequels!

Ep37: Whiskey, Christmas, and Sequins...I mean Sequels!

In this episodes we talk sequels (A Million Suns, Shades of Earth, and Where She Went), The Whiskey Sea, and Snow in Love. Then we dive into our Christmas read-a-long, A Timeless Christmas chapters 6-10!
Dec 13, 201855:60
Ep36: Nonfiction & Fiction meet Santa

Ep36: Nonfiction & Fiction meet Santa

Book Talk- Between the World & Me, Smoke Gets in Your Eyes, Across the Universe, and Lock In! Then we break it down for our read-along, A Timeless Christmas. We discuss chapters 1-5!
Dec 04, 201801:13:57
Ep35: Memories ARE magic

Ep35: Memories ARE magic

In this episode we talk about our yearly reading goals and where we are. Then we bust into the books for this week...All the Bird in the Sky, An American Marriage, Men in Kilts, The Book of M, and The Selection/The Elite!
Nov 27, 201844:20