This is Lit!
This is Lit!
Casye Erins & Elizabeth Bird
This is Lit! is a podcast about literature & friendship, with a little wine poured in! Join good friends, Casye and Elizabeth, every other week as they discuss their latest read with a glass of wine at their side. The books range from classic works like 'Pride and Prejudice' to modern works like 'Ready Player One' or the Harry Potter series. Remember, too much work, and no vacation, deserves at least a small libation! Cheers!
Ep 63 - Peril At Minerva House: The Vanishing Stair by Maureen Johnson
Sometimes, the solution only makes things worse. Stevie Bell discovered this after a few months at Ellingham Academy. Ellie has vanished, David is in crisis and Truly Devious is still at large 80 years later. Will Stevie be able to solve this one? This week, we read Maureen Johnson’s ‘The Vanishing Stair’!
Apr 30, 2021
1 hr 13 min
Ep 62 - The Mysterious Affair at Ellingham: Truly Devious by Maureen Johnson
This week, the hosts take on Maureen Johnson's Truly Devious! 80 years ago, tragedy came to Ellingham Academy. Now, young Stevie Bell seems to be in the middle of tragedy’s return! When learning is a game, the consequences can be deadly! #thisislit #litliteraturepodcast #trulydevious #murdermystery
Mar 15, 2021
1 hr 11 min
Ep 61 – Bad Guy, Not A Bad Guy: The Supervillain and Me by Danielle Banas
Freezing and temps and blackouts can’t stop us! (Just delay) Everyone loves a good villain, but things can get complicated when your brother is the city’s hero, your dad’s the mayor and you’re in a cursed high school musical. This week we read ‘The Supervillain and Me’ by Danielle Banas. #thisislit #litliteraturepodcast #itsatwisttop #daniellebanas #supervillianandme
Feb 17, 2021
40 min
Ep 60 – Lover, Not A Fighter: Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
The course of true love never did run smooth. No one knows this better than Patroclus. Then again, loving a demigod was never easy. This week, Liz gets emotionally destroyed by ‘Song of Achilles’ by Madeline Miller. #thisislit #litliteraturepodcast #SongofAchilles #thegreeksneedtherapy
Jan 31, 2021
45 min
Ep 59 - New Year New Podcast!
Happy New Year? As we move forward with 2021 and Season 4 of TIL – no, we can’t believe it either- we’re going to make a few changes. Hopefully, all for the better. Hopefully, everything gets better. #thisislit #litliteraturepodcast #itsatwisttop
Jan 15, 2021
26 min
Episode 58 - Jesus Lions: The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe by CS Lewis
Happy New Year. Since the world is in need a fresh start, let’s all move to Narnia. There is the pesky problem with that witch and cursed eternal winter, but every place has its drawbacks. Today, the hosts discuss CS Lewis’ classic ‘The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe’. #thisislit #litliteraturepodcast #itsatwisttop #CSLewis #Narnia
Jan 1, 2021
41 min
Ep 57 – Comin’ to Town: Letters from Father Christmas by JRR Tolkien
This holiday season we all need a few little acts of kindness to hold the darkness at bay. This week, we read the compilation of letters JRR Tolkien wrote to his children as Father Christmas.
Dec 17, 2020
30 min
Ep 56 - Thanksgiving Special!
Case and Elizabeth take a look back and name their top 3 new reads of 2020! We also reveal our first ever Book Of The Year!
Dec 1, 2020
29 min
Episode 55 - Amor y Muerte: Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas
Being a transgender teenager is hard. It’s even harder when Yadriel comes VERY traditional family with magical necromancer powers and accidentally summons a ghost who won’t leave. It’s worse when he doesn’t want him too. Happy Halloween! Time for some Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas #thisislit #itsatwisttop #cemeteryboys #aidenthomas #imnotcryingyouare
Oct 31, 2020
1 hr 48 min
Episode 54 - This House is Cursed! Better Homes & Hauntings by Molly Harper
Home renovations are stressful, especially when the landscaper has a stalker & the architect and organizer are ex's. Oh, and let's not forget the 100 year old unsolved murder and the angry ghosts left behind. Today, Liz indulges in 'Better Homes and Hauntings' by Molly Harper.
Oct 16, 2020
1 hr 15 min
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