The Lit Lounge

By The Lit Lounge Podcast

A podcast for readers and book lovers, hosted by a bunch of English teacher friends and some of their students and colleagues!... more

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The podcast currently has 41 episodes available.

The Lit Lounge episodes:

October 02, 2022 George, Charlie and Matilda
Croeso Nôl! In this episode, to kick off season two, we try out a new style of 3-way debate! Listen to us defend our favourite Roald Dahl protagonists in honour of Roald Dahl Day.
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32min
September 15, 2022 FPF: Sabriel by Garth Nix
Our first episode and book sample! Let us know what books and genres you want to see fetaured!
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9min
September 01, 2022 Vampires, Genetic Modification and Killing Grandma
In this episode, we wrap up the end of series one and discuss our top Summer holiday reads whilst catching a tan in the sunshine!
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Music by Ikson: www.soundcloud.com/ikson
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31min
July 05, 2022 Representation, Heroic Rulers and Historical Queerness.
In this episode, we explore how queer representation has cropped up in literature throughout the ages and the dilemmas and freedoms that social expectations of different ages have placed upon those characters. We also congratulate our winners of the mini-cast giveaway, which you can hear at the end of the episode!

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Music by Ikson: www.soundcloud.com/ikson
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36min
June 16, 2022 Greek Gods, Deck Chairs and Festivals.
In this episode, we discuss our recent attendance at book events. We revel in the fun of glamping and meeting published authors! Guest star Jennifer Saint, author of the acclaimed retelling of Ariadne, also gives her opinion on our podcast!
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Music by Ikson: www.soundcloud.com/ikson
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43min
May 26, 2022 Big Questions, Pet Sheep and Monsters.
In this episode, we muse on the big, philosophical questions in life: What is it to be human? How do we change unjust systems? ... and are sheep loveable or scary?! 🐑
As always, we recommend you check trigger warnings and age ratings for all books we discuss.

See our books on social media!
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Music by Ikson: www.soundcloud.com/ikson
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35min
May 19, 2022 One Giant Shoulder, Flying Parasols and Solar Power.
In this episode, we welcome Rachel back to talk about our sunshine reads and why they make us feel warm and glowy inside!

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Music by Ikson: www.soundcloud.com/ikson
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30min
May 08, 2022 Facts Of Life, Reading Challenge Resolution and Heavy Breathing Plants
In this episode, some of our reading challenge champions take the floor to dish the deets about their chosen books, and Laura and Rose share their reading recommendations that touch upon the down and dirty facts of life: sleep, death, food and illness!
CONTENT WARNING: In this episode, we discuss mature themes including death, grieving and eating disorders. We always recommend you check trigger warnings and age ratings for all books we discuss.
Care For The Family
https://www.careforthefamily.org.uk/get-involved/give/
Beat Eating Disorders
https://donate.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/page/102835/donate/1?ea.tracking.id=web_main
Child Bereavement UK
https://www.childbereavementuk.org/donate/donate/10/credit-card
See our books on social media!
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Music by Ikson: www.soundcloud.com/ikson
...more
45min
April 28, 2022 Big Pants, Wolf Dogs and Dionysus
In this episode, we talk about our favourite interesting couples and relationships in our recent reads. We also chat about the importance of being true to your literary self, and debate if Johnny Depp is a cyborg!

UKRAINE APPEALS
Government matched charity donations:
https://donation.dec.org.uk/ukraine-humanitarian-appeal
Red Cross
https://donate.redcross.org.uk/appeal/ukraine-crisis-appeal
Save the Children
https://www.support-savethechildren.org/
More charities and information can be found here:
https://www.cafonline.org/home/how-to-donate-to-charities-supporting-people-in-ukraine-crisis
See our books on social media!
TikTok @thelitloungepodcast
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Twitter: @thelitloungepod
Facebook: @thelitloungepodcast
Music by Ikson: www.soundcloud.com/ikson
...more
37min
April 09, 2022 Secret Bunkers, Intergalactic Hitchhikers and Goosebumps
IN this episode, we welcome some fantastic students who share their writing exploits and favourite reads. We also share some of our favourite series and chat about our next exciting giveaway!
UKRAINE APPEALS
Government matched charity donations:
https://donation.dec.org.uk/ukraine-humanitarian-appeal
Red Cross
https://donate.redcross.org.uk/appeal/ukraine-crisis-appeal
Save the Children
https://www.support-savethechildren.org/
More charities and information can be found here:
https://www.cafonline.org/home/how-to-donate-to-charities-supporting-people-in-ukraine-crisis
See our books on social media!
TikTok @thelitloungepodcast
Instagram: @thelitloungepodcast
Twitter: @thelitloungepod
Facebook: @thelitloungepodcast
Music by Ikson: www.soundcloud.com/ikson
...more
53min

FAQs about The Lit Lounge:

How many episodes does The Lit Lounge have?

The podcast currently has 41 episodes available.