Literally Literary
By Reyna Muñoz, Vanessa Zuñiga, Richie Marrufo, & jorge gomez
Literally Literary Apr 29, 2024
The Border Simulator: Part 1
Mexican Gothic: Part 4 (Author Interview)
We interrupt our regularly scheduled programming to bring you an interview with Silvia Moreno-Garcia, author of Mexican Gothic, in anticipation of her visit to El Paso on Thursday, May 2nd 2024!
Promises of Gold: Part 2
This episode, we wrap up our discussion of the second half of Promises of Gold by José Olivarez.
Promises of Gold: Part 1
Woman of Light: Part 2
This episode, we finish our platica on Woman of Light by Kali Fajardo-Anstine.
Woman of Light: Part 1
After a hiatus, we are back! Here, we discuss the first half of Woman of Light by Kali Fajardo-Anstine.
Brother Sleep: Part 3 (Author Interview)
Brother Sleep: Part 2
For part 2 of our talk on Brother Sleep by Aldo Amparán, we cover the second half of the debut poetry collection.
Brother Sleep: Part 1
This episode, we begin our discussion on the poetry collection Brother Sleep by Aldo Amparán, covering the first half of the winner of the 2020 Alice James award.
¡Ándale, Prieta!: Part 3 (Author Interview)
¡Ándale, Prieta!: Part 2
For part 2 of ¡Ándale, Prieta! by Yasmin Ramírez, we cover Part 2 of her memoir: Finding Yasmin. Stay tuned for part 3, our interview with Yasmin!
¡Ándale, Prieta!: Part 1
Stay tuned for Part 2, and let us know if you've read her book below!
How to Lie to a Customs Agent: Part 2
This episode, we wrap up our discussion on Carlos Fidel Espinoza's How to Lie to a Customs Agent, focusing on the second half of the poetry collection.
How to Lie to a Customs Agent: Part 1
It has been a minute! We are back with our first look at the 2021 winner of the Southwest Book Award, How to Lie to a Customs Agent, the poetry collection by Carlos Fidel Espinoza.
A Ballad of Love and Glory: Part 2
A Ballad of Love and Glory: Part 1
The Ones Who Don't Say They Love You: Part 3 (Author Interview)
*We apologize for the delay in releasing this interview, but hope you all enjoy and stay tuned for upcoming recordings on our next books!
The Ones Who Don't Say They Love You: Part 2
This episode, we conclude our talk on The Ones Who Don't Say They Love You by Maurice Carlos Ruffin, focusing on the second half of the short story collection.
The Ones Who Don't Say They Love You: Part 1
Thirty Talks Weird Love: Part 3 (Author Interview)
Thirty Talks Weird Love: Part 2
In our second look at Alessandra Narváez Varela's Thirty Talks Weird Love, we highlight our favorite pieces from the verse novel, and discuss ways of teaching it in the classroom.
Thirty Talks Weird Love: Part 1
Piñata Theory: Part 2
We close out the year talking shop with the second half of Piñata Theory, Alan Chazaro's 2020 poetry collection out of Black Lawrence Press. We will return next year, and want to wish everyone a safe and happy 2022 filled with lots of books!
Piñata Theory: Part 1
For our first look at Piñata Theory, the poetry collection by Alan Chazaro, we begin with our usual overview, but then dive into the first half of Chazaro's second poetry collection (from Black Lawrence Press).
Funeral for Flaca: Part 4 (Author Interview)
Please do pick up a copy of Emily's book at your local bookstore. You can find local bookstores through this website: bookshop.org/
Check out the Spotify playlist we assembled from songs contributed by listeners here: open.spotify.com/playlist/2raj1v2J77IPMzbjnBfPYK?si=MGwpGhlBQyOWM-aPCqe3AA
Funeral for Flaca: Part 3
Funeral for Flaca: Part 2
For our second look at Funeral for Flaca by Emily Prado, we talk about the first half of its collection of essays. If you have not had a chance to answer our music poll in part 1 on Spotify, please do so!
Funeral for Flaca: Part 1
Citizen Illegal: Student Voices
On our two-year anniversary, we present this bonus episode featuring El Paso Community College student perspectives on Citizen Illegal, the poetry collection by José Olivarez.
Stay tuned for our new season of books this fall of 2021!
Subduction: Part 4 (Author Interview)
Please check out Kristen's website for links to her essays, and a list of her virtual events, here: kristenmyoung.com/
Subduction: Part 3
For our third episode on Subduction by Kristen Millares Young, we cover passages in the second half of the novel, not to mention how the novel ends for our main characters.
Subduction: Part 2
Here, we discuss passages from the first half of Subduction, by Kristen Millares Young, tying in some of the themes of perception v. reality, and objectivity v. subjectivity.
Subduction: Part 1
We return to the novel with Subduction, the 2020 debut from Kristen Millares Young, a story about an anthropologist (Claudia) who moves from Seattle to Neah Bay, Washington to interview Maggie, a member of the Makah in the Pacific Northwest, and Maggie's son (Peter) who returns home to his mother now suffering from dementia to learn more about what happened to the murder of his father. We go over these main characters, as well as some of the themes, and literary connections we made.
Guillotine: Part 3
Our last episode on Guillotine from Eduardo C. Corral explores the complex imagery, symbolism, and themes evident in the second half of the collection.
Here is the YouTube video of Eduardo reading "Border Patrol Agent" via Ours Poetica: https://youtu.be/RGzu96FMeyg
Guillotine: Part 2
For our second look at Guillotine by Eduardo C. Corral, we discuss what is about the first half of the collection, in particular the ekphrastic poem that is "Testaments Scratched into a Water Station Barrel."
Guillotine: Part 1
For National Poetry Month this April, we begin Guillotine, the poetry collection by Eduardo C. Corral, Longlisted for the 2020 National Book Award for Poetry, going over our first impressions, themes, structure, and connections we made to other works.
Thrown in the Throat: Part 3
Here we finish Thrown in the Throat, discussing our strong lines from the second half of Benjamin Garcia's award-winning collection of poems.
Thrown in the Throat: Part 2
Thrown in the Throat: Part 1
Concrete Rose: Part 3
Concrete Rose: Part 2
Concrete Rose: Part 1
As we first dig into Concrete Rose, the prequel to The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas, we talk about the novel's premise, style, theme, connections to other works, & teachable approaches.
Some Are Always Hungry: Part 3
For our last episode on Some Are Always Hungry, we share on thoughts on the second half of Jihyun Yun's award-winning poetry collection, and connect these latter poems to the first half, as well as other works of which we were reminded.
Some Are Always Hungry: Part 2
For this episode, we focus on the first half of the debut poetry collection Some Are Always Hungry by Jihyun Yun. Stay tuned to our social media for our collaborative Spotify playlist inspired by this award-winning work!
Some Are Always Hungry: Part 1
We open the new year with the debut poetry collection by Jihyun Yun, Some Are Always Hungry, discussing its themes, style, and textual connections we found in the 2019 winner of the Prairie Schooner Book Prize in Poetry.
Mexican Gothic: Part 3
Mexican Gothic: Part 2
Mexican Gothic: Part 1
Coatlicue Girl: Student Voices
This bonus episode presents El Paso Community College student perspectives on Coatlicue Girl, the debut collection of poetry and short stories by Gris Muñoz (with art by Los Dos). Limited signed copes might be available at two El Paso local bookstores, Literarity Book Shop and Brave Books.
Real Life: Part 3
In our last episode on Real Life, the debut novel by Brandon Taylor shortlisted for the Booker Prize, we go over the passages from the second half of the novel which impacted us the most.