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Join host Angela Ledgerwood as she chats to the authors she loves most about books, life, and what lights them up. Hosted on Acast. See ... more
FAQs about Lit Up:How many episodes does Lit Up have?The podcast currently has 218 episodes available.
September 14, 2021Liz Plosser on mornings, routines, and working from home.With fall here in the US, and much of the world going in and out of lockdown, Angela is feeling like it’s a moment of transition, so she decided to talk to a friend and colleague for guidance. Liz Plosser is the Editor in Chief of Women’s Health, and she’s written a new book called Own Your Morning. Angie and Liz talk about changing routines, how your personal life can bring joy to your work zoom meeting, and how to survive working next to your partner.Let us know about your moment of transition on Twitter or Instagram @LitUpShow.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....more41minPlay
August 31, 2021Parker Posey on her friendship with Nora Ephron, acting with integrity and the past lives of dogs.Angie misses New York. Yes, she still lives there, but she's missing the beautiful chaos of life before the pandemic in New York. Maybe that's why she decided to share one of her favorite episodes with the quintessential New Yorker Parker Posey. If you're a lucky New Yorker, you saw her walking in the East Village, crossing the street in a turban or with her little dog Gracie.Back in 2019, before the pandemic, Angie and Parker got together at an energetic New York spot to talk about her memoir, You're on an Airplane, A Self-Mythologizing Memoir. They talk about Parker's upbringing, her artistic process, how she prepares for roles in films like Waiting For Guffman, Best In Show, and a lot more.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....more55minPlay
August 24, 2021Min Jin Lee on the history of Korean families in Japan (from 2017).For the next couple weeks, we’re going into the archives to give you some of our most requested episodes. This week, Angie talks with National Book Award Finalist Min Jin Lee about her smash novel Pachinko. It’s a timely conversation about complicated history and the experience of people who are persecuted where they live and have no choice but to flee.Next we’ll be revisiting Angela’s conversation with the one-and-only Parker Posey! Please tell your book-loving friends and family all about Lit Up.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....more48minPlay
August 17, 2021Katie Kitamura on the charismatic nature of power and her new novel, Intimacies.This week on the podcast, Angela speaks with Katie Kitamura, author of the new novel Intimacies. Katie and Angie talk about how novels become different things once they are written, what it’s like being married to a writer, and catching your students on YouTube.Katie's new novel, Intimacies, is available now and you can purchase via the link on our website, LitUpPodcast.com.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....more41minPlay
August 10, 2021Meredith Westgate on guarding what we share with those we love, and her new book The Shimmering State.This week on the podcast, Angela speaks with Meredith Westgate, author of the new novel The Shimmering State. Meredith and Angie talk about the pitfalls of sharing too much with your partner, the power dynamics in Hollywood for young women, and the power of dance.You can purchase Meredith's debut novel, The Shimmering State, via the link on our website, LitUpPodcast.com.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....more32minPlay
August 03, 2021Azareen Van Der Vliet Oloomi on how history lives in our bodies and the joy of riding horses.This week on the podcast, Angela speaks with Azareen Van Der Vliet Oloomi, author of Call me Zebra and her new novel Savage Tongues. Azareen tells Angie about traveling with healing in mind, how mothers and daughters speak to one another, and the way riding a horse makes her feel.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....more37minPlay
July 27, 2021Stephanie Danler on confronting the past and the value of gentleness.This week on the podcast, Angela speaks with Stephanie Danler, author of the best seller Sweetbitter and her new memoir Stray. Stephanie tells Angela about confronting her past, the dangers of magical thinking, and the value of gentleness.Stray is available now and you can purchase it via the link on our website, LitUpPodcast.com.Lit Up is a podcast from Sugar23. It's hosted by Angela Ledgerwood and produced by Liam Billingham. Mike Mayer and Michael Sugar are the executive producers. This week's episode was edited by Rebecca Seidel. The theme music is by Andrey Radovsky.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....more39minPlay
July 20, 2021Raven Leilani on art & failure, writing to her past self, and Six Flags.This week on the podcast, Angela speaks with Raven Leilani author of the award-winning book Luster. Raven tells Angie about her obsession with painting, writing as the act of speaking to your past self and failure being integral to making art. They also talk about Six Flags as a romantic destination.Luster is available now and you can purchase it via the link on our website, LitUpPodcast.comLit Up is a podcast from Sugar23. It's hosted by Angela Ledgerwood and produced by Liam Billingham. Mike Mayer and Michael Sugar are the executive producers. This week's episode was edited by Rebecca Seidel. The theme music is by Andrey Radovsky.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....more41minPlay
July 13, 2021Lisa Taddeo on obsessions with mothers and the wisdom of French ActressesThis week on the podcast, Angela speaks with Lisa Taddeo, author of the best-selling book Three Women and the new novel Animal. Angie and Lisa chat about being obsessed with their moms, jealousy between women, and the wisdom of French actresses. Lisa's book, Animal, is available now, and there's a link to purchase via our website, LitUpPodcast.comLit Up is hosted by Angela Ledgerwood. It's produced by Liam Billingham. Mike Mayer and Michael Sugar are the executive producers. The theme music is by Andrey Radovksi.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....more38minPlay
June 29, 2021Laura Dave on finding out who someone really is and different ways to be a mother.This week on the podcast, Angela speaks with her friend Laura Dave, author of the best-selling book The Last Thing He Told Me. Angie and Laura talk about being the hero of your own story, writing to Bruce Springsteen songs, and how every book is a love letter.We're off next week, but we'll be back the week after! Have a great holiday weekend.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....more40minPlay
FAQs about Lit Up:How many episodes does Lit Up have?The podcast currently has 218 episodes available.