It’s Lit! is a series of smart, funny video essays about our favorite books and why we love to read. Hosted by Lindsay Ellis and Princess Weekes, the series delves into topics like the evolution of YA, how science fiction mirrors our own anxieties, and why the book is sometimes just a _bit_ better than the movie.
Episodes
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The Evolution of YA
Lindsay Ellis explores how Young Adult Fiction carved a place in publishing .5:43 -
Why Sci Fi is a Mirror on Society
The origin story of science fiction is shaped throughout several centuries.6:10 -
An Ode to the Romance Novel
Love it or hate it, the romance novel is the highest grossing literary genre.5:53 -
How Fantasy Reflects Our World
Fantasy novels are more than just hundreds of pages worth of swords and magic!6:00 -
Why did they make me read this in High School?
Why are some books required reading in high school while others are lost to history?5:47 -
Can You Judge a Book By Its Cover?
Get to know the story behind some of literature’s most iconic book covers.7:43 -
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Unreliable Narrators
Can an unreliable narrator help readers see the world through multiple lenses?7:36 -
Food & Fiction: Memorable Meals in Literature
Using words to evoke the experience of eating is an excellent way to bring a text to life.8:58 -
Death, Personified
Death as a character reveals how we process one of life’s greatest mysteries.8:58 -
How Greek Mythology Inspires Us
Ancient Greek Mythology has worked its way into modern pop culture so deeply.10:09 -
The Beauty and Anguish of Les Misérables!
We explore how Les Miserable became both a national and revolutionary anthem.8:47
