The Literaries

Join us this week as we discuss our favorite fairy-themed books and movies. We also reminisce on the nostalgia of the online Pixie Hollow game.Movies Mentioned: Tinker Bell (2008), Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure (2009), Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue (2010), Secret of the Wings (2012), The Pirate Fairy (2014), Tinker Bell and the Legend of the NeverBeast, Barbie: Fairyto

Join us this week as we discuss Pride and Prejudice, its screen adaptations, and of course, the fabulous Mr. Darcy.Books Mentioned: PRIDE AND PREJUDICE by Jane Austen, FAHRENHEIT 451 by Ray Bradbury, WALDEN by Henry David Thoreau, EMMA by Jane AustenMovies Mentioned: PRIDE & PREJUDICE (2005), PRIDE AND PREJUDICE AND ZOMBIES (2016), THE HUNGER GAMES (2012), EMMA. (2020), MAMMA M

Join us this week as we talk about Hades and Persephone retellings and their enduring popularity across mediums.*Spoiler alert for the ending of Nancy Drew Labyrinth of Lies*Books Mentioned: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST by Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de Villeneuve, A DEAL WITH THE ELF KING by Elise Kova, A Court of Thorns and Roses Series by Sarah J. Maas, A DAWN WITH THE WOLF KNIGHT by Elise

Join us this week as we talk about Taylor Swift’s new album, The Tortured Poets Department, from both the Swiftie and non-Swiftie perspective, and how music serves as a mechanism for storytelling. We share our favorite songs and lyrics from the album, and what they mean for us.Artists Mentioned: Taylor Swift, Paris Paloma, Hayley Williams, My Chemical Romance, Olivia Rodrigo, Flo

Join us this week as we talk about points of view and tense—and how it affects our writing and the stories we love. We also share some of our cringiest middle school shenanigans.Trigger Warning: Mention of a Holocaust-focused movieBooks Mentioned: A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J Maas, Throne of Glass Series by Sarah J Maas, Crescent City Series by Sarah J Maas, THE INVISIB

Join us this week as we celebrate Women’s History month and chat about our favorite female characters! Morgan also tries to educate Maren on the Dune lore.Books Mentioned: SWORD CATCHER by Cassandra Clare; The Mortal Instruments Series by Cassandra Clare; THE CRUEL PRINCE by Holly Black; THE STOLEN HEIR by Holly Black; TIDELANDS by Philippa Gregory; THE WHITE QUEEN by Philippa Gr

Join us this week as we discuss our favorite female historical figures in celebration of Women’s History Month.Books Mentioned: The Josephine B. Trilogy by Sandra Gulland, THE ROSE OF MARTINIQUE: A LIFE OF NAPOLEON’S JOSEPHINE by Andrea Stuart, BECOMING MARIE ANTOINETTE by Juliet Grey, Media Mentioned: NAPOLEON (2023), Obsessed with Brooke Averick Podcast, ELVIS (2022), PRISCIL

Joi us this week as we talk about Charlie and the Chocolate Factory renditions and retellings, devise our own theories, and dive into the Glasgow Willy Wonka Immersive Experience. Please note this episode includes Wonka (2023) spoiler alerts.Books Mentioned: CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY by Roald Dahl, “The Landlady” by Roald DahlMedia Mentioned: Willy Wonka and the Chocola

Join us this week as Morgan gives Maren the 101 on Tabletop Roleplaying Games and how they influence storytelling.Tabletop Games Mentioned: Dungeons and Dragons, Call of Cthulhu, Dimension 20 Fantasy High, Dimension 20 A Court of Fey and FlowersVideo Games Mentioned: Baldur’s Gate 3, Disney Dreamlight Valley, Stardew Valley, Haunted Chocolatier, Phasmophobia Media Mentioned: The

Join us today as we talk all about fictional age gaps—and if age is really just a number. We also go on several tangents and share lots of giggles over our favorite “older” celeb crushes.Books Mentioned: A Court of Thorns and Roses Series by Sarah J Maas, DRACULA by Bram Stoker, The Luxe Series by Anna Godbersen, A CHRISTMAS CAROL by Charles DickensMedia Mentioned: The Muppet