Lit Vibes Only

Amanda returns solo to Lit Vibes Only for a spooky-season episode sharing her favorite horror novel recommendations with crossover appeal for different reading tastes. Whether you enjoy psychological thrillers, historical fiction, books with great social commentary, or cozy reads that celebrate sisterhood, you’re sure to find your perfect read for October!

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With Kelsey becoming a new mom, we've had to take a step back from podcasting and are reimagining what this next chapter of the Lit Vibes Only journey might look like. Tune in for all the details, and then share your ideas with us via email at [email protected] or DM us @litvibesonly (TikTok) or @litvibes only_podcast (Instagram)! 

This isn't the end. Just the start of a new chapter in our story!

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[FLASHBACK EPISODE] Back by popular demand—you’re tuning into our #1 most-listened-to episode of all time!

Ep. 2: Lit It or Quit It: None of This is True

Amanda and Kelsey dive into the wild, twisty world of Lisa Jewell's None of This is True. Spoiler alert: Kelsey thinks the characters are dumber than a box of rocks, while Amanda tries to play devil's advocate!

CW: There are mentions of pedophilia and domestic violence in this episode. Listener discretion advised.

00:00 Welcome to Lit Vibes Only 00:30 Follow Us on Social Media 01:16 DOB of the Day 03:11 Book Talk: It Ends with Us 05:41 Lit It or Quit It? 07:04 Book Summary: None of This is True 16:46 Discussion: Predictability and Characters 21:30 Thrillers and Unreliable Narrators 30:29 Cringeworthy Beginnings and Character Critiques 31:13 Josie's Narcissism and Control Issues 31:29 Alex's Illogical Choices and Reader's Frustration 32:43 The Complex Dynamics of Alex and Nathan's Relationship 35:13 Josie's Manipulative Nature and Walter's Redemption Arc 36:27 The Problematic Portrayal of Josie and Her Mother 38:51 Character Development and Plot Weaknesses 46:15 Final Thoughts and Recommendations 47:25 Literally the Best and Literally the Worst Book Reviews 55:28 Podcast Wrap-Up and Social Media Plugs

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[FLASHBACK EPISODE] With the movie adaptation right around the corner, we’re bringing back our deep dive into the book that started it all!

Ep. 70: Lit It or Quit It: The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood Spoiler alert for Quicksilver by Callie Hart

Join Kelsey and Amanda as they dissect Ali Hazelwood's The Love Hypothesis in their signature style, balancing humor and insight. Before you head to the theaters, listen in as they explore the book's charming rom-com elements, realistic depictions of women in STEM, and moments of cringe-worthy dialogue, offering a thorough review that will leave you laughing and thinking.

00:00 Welcome to Lit Vibes Only! 00:47 Find Us on Socials 02:43 Current Reads 09:03 Summary of ‘The Love Hypothesis’ 18:50 Book Discussion 38:07 LITerally the Best or LITerally the Worst 51:54 Final Thoughts and Social Media Plugs

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Amanda and Kelsey dig into Sadeqa Johnson’s Yellow Wife to decide if it’s a Lit It or Quit It. Along the way, they share current reads, unpack Phoebe’s brutal journey from the Bell Plantation to Richmond’s Devil’s Half Acre, and debate survival, colorism, and realism—then cap it off with some heated Goodreads reviews!

00:00 Content Warning 

00:13 Welcome to Lit Vibes Only

00:30 Follow Us on Socials

02:16 Our Current Reads

14:02 Summary of ‘Yellow Wife’

30:56 Book Discussion

55:24 LITerally the Best or LITerally the Worst

01:05:15 Wrap Up and Social Media Plugs

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Join Kelsey and Amanda as they dive into Amanda Peters' 'The Berry Pickers,' a poignant family saga about loss, love, and healing from Indigenous and First Nations perspectives. Hear Kelsey's comically harsh take on its 'snooze fest' pacing while Amanda defends its emotional depth.

00:00 Welcome to Lit Vibes Only!

00:41 Follow Us on Social Media

01:49 Chit Chat w/ Amanda & Kelsey

06:48 Our Current Reads

13:10 Summary of ‘The Berry Pickers’

19:13 Book Discussion

47:00 Final Thoughts and Recommendations

49:24 LITerally the Best or LITerally the Worst

59:35 Closing Remarks and Socials

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Kelsey and Amanda are talking all about Yesteryear —the buzzy book everyone’s reading and everyone’s arguing about. Think tradwife influencer ranch life, a twisty psychological spiral, and a narrator you absolutely cannot trust. The book besties are diving into why this story feels so uncomfortably of-the-moment. If you love a book that’s messy, provocative, and impossible to look away from, press play now—then tell us if you’re Team Lit It or Team Quit It, because we NEED your take!

00:00 Welcome to Lit Vibes Only

00:31 Follow Us on Socials

03:05 Our Current Reads

10:27 Summary of ‘Yesteryear’

22:59 Book Discussion

47:50 LITerally the Best or LITerally the Worst

56:10 Wrap Up and Social Media Plugs

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Dive into the mystical world of Sabaa Tahir's Heir with Amanda and Kelsey on Lit Vibes Only! They're breaking down the intricate characters, jaw-dropping twists, and the lore-heavy universe, all to decide if it's a Lit It or Quit It.

00:00 Welcome to Lit Vibes Only

01:02 Follow Us on Socials

03:04 Our Current Reads

07:52 Summary of ‘Heir’

22:44 Book Discussion

38:44 LITerally the Best or LITerally the Worst

55:42 Wrap Up and Social Media Plugs

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Amanda and Kelsey go full twist-chasing on Alice Feeney’s My Husband’s Wife, unpacking the creepy identity swap, revenge plot, and jaw-dropping reveals to decide if it’s a lit it or a quit it. Along the way, they share current reads, debate what works (and what doesn’t) in a multi-POV thriller, and read the wildest Goodreads reviews. 

00:00 Welcome to Lit Vibes

00:24 Find Us on Socials

16:46 Summary of ‘My Husband’s Wife’

28:06 Book Discussion

28:06 What Worked and Creepy Bits

49:04 LITerally the Best or LITerally the Worst

59:48 Wrap Up And Social Media Plugs

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Kelsey and Amanda return after a recording mishap to recap and debate Tahereh Mafi’s This Woven Kingdom. Join them as they unpack Alizeh’s hidden jinn identity, Prince Kamran’s suspicions, and the devil Iblees pulling strings toward a jinn queen’s return. They break down the slow-burn romance, the Victorian-meets-Persian worldbuilding, a shockingly dark royal secret, and a finale that escalates into assassination and, much to Amanda’s chagrin, a dragon!

00:00 Welcome to Lit Vibes Only!

01:20 Find Us on Socials!

03:45 Our Current Reads

13:58 Summary of ‘This Woven Kingdom’

27:00 Book Discussion

46:44 LITerally the Best or LITerally the Worst

01:00:41 Wrap Up and Social Media Plugs

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