Life and Lit

Life and Lit

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Life and Lit episodes

  • 27: Checking Out the Midnight Library

    This week Sydney and Paige discuss "The Midnight Library" by Matt Haig.  Popular since its publication in 2020, "The Midnight Library" explores many of life's big questions and examines how we deal with regret.  After reading the last page, we couldn't help but ask ourselves: what does it truly mean to be successful and live a meaningful life?

    1 hr 23 min
  • 26: Hot Takes on Where the Crawdads Sing

    Sydney and Paige switch it up this week--instead of a plot deep dive, they go for overall thoughts and LOTS of hot takes on the hot novel "Where the Crawdads Sing" by Delia Owens, which has recently been adapted into a summer blockbuster starring Daisy Edgar Jones. We dive into the unanswered questions, totally random movie nitpicks, and both agree on a comparison between this film and a 2000s romcom. 

    1 hr 28 min
  • 25: The Power of Persuasion

    This week, Sydney and Paige cover another Jane Austen classic, "Persuasion." This novel centers around heroine Anne Elliot and her second chance at love with Captain Wentworth. It was just adapted into a Netflix film starring Dakota Johnson. Listen for our takes on this classic novel and current adaptation!

    1 hr 6 min
  • 24: We are All Just Normal People
    In this week's episode, Sydney and Paige dive into "Normal People" by Sally Rooney.  A hit tv series and popular book, Normal People explores the relationship of Connell and Marianne from their time as teenagers growing up in Sligo, Ireland to their university years at Trinity College in Dublin. Despite their differences, Connell and Marianne form a magnetic bond that keeps pulling them back together over the years making us realize that sometimes one person can change the trajectory of our entire lives.
    1 hr 41 min
  • 23: Gossiping with Lady Whistledown: The Viscount Who Loved Me
    Dearest Listeners,  The ton are abuzz now that Anthony Bridgerton has made clear his intention to marry this season.  Tune in with Sydney and Paige as they discuss the latest gossip on the bestselling book "The Viscount Who Loved Me" by Julia Quinn, and the record breaking second season of Netflix's hit series Bridgerton.  Although the characters may be the same, all is not what it seems when it comes to the plot... Will Anthony marry the perfect Edwina, or will his attention be caught by her bewildering older sister, Kate?  Time will only tell, gentle listeners.
    Yours truly,
    Sydney and Paige
    59 min
  • 22: Escaping Reality with Emily Henry

    This week, Paige and Sydney do a double feature with two books by popular author Emily Henry. Paige discusses the Hallmark-esque feel of "Books Lovers and Sydney details the popular friends to lovers in "People We Meet on Vacation."

    42 min
  • 21: We Fit In With Anxious People
    Sydney and Paige discuss the quirky novel "Anxious People" by Fredrik Backman, which quickly became a favorite! Memorable quotes, relatable characters, and the answer to the meaning of life (kidding), this book will make you laugh, cry, and feel seen. Tune in for our take on this unexpected gem!
    1 hr 27 min
  • 20: The Moment You Know: Out of Love

    This week, Sydney and Paige talk about heartbreak, acceptance, hope, and moving on in "Out of Love' by Hazel Hayes.  With a unique format that starts at the end and works back to the beginning, "Out of Love" examines the trials of heartbreak along with the hope of a new start.  Tune in to hear our takes on relationships, what you learn from them, and who believes in true love (or who is more cynical about love)...

    1 hr 11 min

About Life and Lit

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Hosts Sydney and Paige discuss their favorite novels, what they're currently reading, hot trends in the literary world, and more. All things lit, with a little bit of life sprinkled in.