Superlit Podcast

Hey friends! This week we have the great joy of interviewing Sarah Lyu about her latest book I Will Find You Again, which is due to hit shelves March 14th 2023! We talk about this thriller of a tale, which follows Chase Ohara, an extremely driven overachiever and her best friend turned girlfriend Lia Vestiano, free spirit on the CEO track thanks to her famous mother. The road to their future gets cut short when Lia goes missing and the journey takes a grim turn. With highschool cheating rings and little pink pills catching up to Chase, will she be able to figure out what happened to Lia? We also chat about the importance of mental health, audio books, our theme song (omggggg!!) and much more! Theme Song by Man With Roses

Hey friends! This week we're talking about Malinda Lo's A Scatter Of Light, which is a companion novel to Last Night At The Telegraph Club. This book takes place almost 60 years after the events of Last Night At The Telegraph Club, and we even get a glimpse into what Lily and Kath are up to ! But, this story takes place during the summer of 2013, which was the year that the Supreme Court legalized Gay Marriage. We follow Aria Tang West, a recent highschool graduate who was banished from her original summer plans with her friends on Martha's Vineyard after nudes (that she didn't consent to have taken) were leaked on tumblr making her parents decide she needs to spend time away from her group of friends, and instead with her Grandmother, a renowned artist named Joan West. While with Joan, Aria meets the gardener Steph Nichols and her summer, and her life change course forever. Theme Song By Man With Roses

Hey all! It's that time once again! We're sharing our favorite books from this year! This episode is part unhinged, and part chill chat (as per usual!) We hope your end of the year is safe, and full of friends! Did you have a favorite book this year? Let us know on twitter @SuperLitPodcast ! Happy New Year yall! Theme Song by Man With Roses

Hey friends! To usher in the season, we decided to talk about Netflix's Single All The Way, which follows Peter's trip back home for Christmas after dumping his boyfriend. Peter brings his roommate Nick home hoping to trick his family and say they fell in love. Little does Peter know that his mother has planned a blind date for him and their plan falls to pieces when Nick encourages Peter to go on the blind date. Hi-jinx ensue, and Peter is realizing he might have actual feelings for his bestfriend/roommate Nick. Will they be reciprocated ? Or will Peter be single all the way again this year? Theme Song by Man With Roses

Hey friends! This week we're talking all about Timothy Janovsky's You're A Mean One, Matthew Prince! The story follows the aforementioned Matthew Prince, a young rich socialite who is banished to his grandparent's snowy town after making a major PR nightmare of a mistake. What he thinks is going to be a snowy hellscape thanks to having to share a bunk bed with the handsome college student Hector Martinez, could turn into more of a chance to make it back home to NYC if he can trick his parents into believing that the charity gala he's going to help throw is him changing his tune into a respectable adult. Theme Song by Man With Roses.

Hey friends! This week we're talking about Nghi Vo's Siren Queen! Siren Queen is a multi year story that follows Luli Wei as she transforms from a young girl, into a silver screen actress in pre-Code Hollywood. Along the way Luli learns about the deep magic and blood bonds that tie people to Hollywood and the hungry studios that want to own every piece of their stars. As Luli becomes the titular Siren monster, she learns hard lessons; monsters are real and they're running the studios she wanted so much to be a part of. Theme Song by Man With Roses.

Welcome friends, to The Aspen Conservatory Summer Academy. In Ryan La Sala's The Honeys, we follow Mars into the horrific light of day as he tries to figure out exactly what led to his sister's death. Are the hills and meadows of the camp home to more than what they seem? Are the group of girls Caroline was friends with, dubbed The Honeys because of the bees they tend to more than just a normal group of girls? Can anyone else hear that humming? Prepare to not trust what the daylight shows you, because even in the light things are feeling a little loopy and hidden from view. Theme Song by Man With Roses.

Hey friends! Welcome to our official kick off for SpookyLit Season! In this episode, we chat about the spooky book Small Angels by Lauren Owen. Small Angels with a ghost story full of lore that follows Kate, coming back to the village she grew up in as a child for her brother Sam's wedding to Chloe. But their little village has a secret and it revolves around the magic of Mockbeggar, the woods the town has all but ignored, for their own good. But Mockbeggar is waking up and Kate needs the help of her first love Lucia. But are the woods too powerful now? And will they all make it out alive? Theme Song by Man With Roses

Hey friends! We're back with a new episode all about Annabeth Albert's Conventionally Yours! Conventionally Yours follows Conrad and Alden, two rivals who are stuck on a road trip together that could change their lives completely. A huge prize at the largest fan convention is at stake, but only one can win. Who will win, and is there something even bigger at stake here for the boys? Theme Song By Man With Roses

Hey friends! This week we talk all about the Peacock Original movie, They/Them. Warning! Spoilers ahead for the movie! We discuss what we liked, and didn't like, and compare to other horror movies we love. Theme Song by Man With Roses

Hey friends! Category is; Magic! This week we talk about 4 of our favorite magical books to read over the summer/any time of the year! Consider this your go to list for some awesome books to read this summer! Theme Song by Man With Roses

Hey friends! This week we usher in the big 100! We asked our friends Adam Sass and Robin Stevenson to come chat with us about the current state of book banning, and why we think it's effecting books that have LGBTQIA+ representation. We thank you for getting us to 100 episodes of conversations about books pertaining to the LGBTQIA+ community! We couldn't of gotten here without your support

Hey all! This week we talk all about Jill Gutowitz's book of essays Girls Can Kiss Now. A hilarious and personal telling of stories about Jill's life, we cannot express how much fun we had reading this book! Theme Song by Man With Roses

Hey friends! This week we bring back our friend Paul Coccia to talk about On The Line which he co-authored with Eric Walters. On The Line follows Jordan Ryker (also known as Jordie) as his life starts changing. First his parents separate after fighting often and then his father comes out as gay. All this change, and his only constant is his love of basketball. A love of basketball which comes from his relationship with his father who is now at odds with. Will Jordan be able to make amends with his father? Or will he lose his cool this season? Theme Song by Man With Roses

Hey all! This week we talk all about the very cute Right Where I Left You by Julian Winters. Our story follows recent highschool graduates Isaac & his best friend Diego as they gear up for their summer before college. Legends Con is a huge convention where our two favorite nerdy boys are supposed to go, but it seems like their dreams of attending are dashed when a cute boy named Davi interrupts and distracts Isaac from buying the tickets. Another complication, Diego has opted out of attending college with Isaac and tensions are building as the summer burns away the hours they still have together. Will they make it to Teen Pride day with their friendship intact? Or will the drama and the heat of the summer keep this duo from their summer dreams? Theme Song by Man With Roses

Hey friends! We're so excited to share our latest episode featuring a conversation with author F.T. Lukens about their new book So This Is Ever After ! So This Is Ever After follows what happens after the chosen one fulfills the prophecy of vanquishing The Vile One. Arek and his questing party have rid the kingdom of the Vile One, but what comes next? A Curse with a timer! The only way to beat the curse? A Soul bonding ceremony before Arek turns 18... in 3 months. Arek has his eyes on his best friend Matt, but isn't sure if his feelings are reciprocated and must instead woo his friends and fellow questing partners to see if there's a better option than asking his best friend. Tropes and monsters lie ahead of our fated party, and time is running out! Will Arek find his soul mate? Or will he fade into history? Theme Song by Man With Roses.

Hey Friends! This week's episode is all about Gary Lonesborough's debut novel, Ready When You Are! Ready When You Are follows Jackson and Tomas as their paths cross for one memorable holiday break. Jackson an aboriginal boy living with his family in the Mish, must decide if he can be open and let Tomas in, or keep their budding relationship a secret. Will Jackson live in his truth? Or will he let Tomas go ? Theme Song by Man With Roses

Hey friends! This week we discuss Everina Maxwell's Winter's Orbit! Prince Kiem is the famously disappointing grandchild of the Empress, and has been tasked with fulfilling an obligation of marriage to the representative of the Empire's newest and most rebellious vassal planet. Did we mention the widower he's about to marry is suspected of murdering his late husband? With conspiracies unfolding, the fate of the empire at stake, and differences abound, will these be able to hold it together for their respective lands? Theme Song by Man With Roses

Hey friends! This week we're chatting about Skye Falling by Mia McKenzie! (Which takes place in philly!!!) Skye Falling follows the titular character of Skye Ellison, a very successful businesswoman who happens to be visiting her hometown of philly when a young girl approaches her at an event and claims to be the eggs she donated to a friend. To make matters worse, she's finding out the woman she tried to flirt with at a local record store is actually the young girl's Aunt. We follow Skye as she tries to figure out if she needs the companionship she's run from and hid during her life. Theme Song by Man With Roses

Hey friends! Welcome to our first episode of 2022! This week we talk all about the magical and murder mystery that is A Marvelous Light by Freya Marske! A Marvelous Light follows Robin Blyth, a baronet who thought he was just starting a new, and seemingly minor government job. Little did he know he was going to be thrust into a secret world of magic, and cursed by a group of men looking for what his now missing predecessor hid from them. Robin's only hope? The brisk liaison to his post, Edwin Courcey. Will the boys pull through? Or will more lives be lost in the search for a cure for Robin's curse? Theme Song by Man With Roses