Lit Society: Books and Drama

The Marsh King's Daughter by Karen Dionne

Do you have what it takes to endure in the wilderness if lost? Chances are you have everything you need to survive in your backpack. In this week's themed discussion, we'll explain how to use your tools to live another day if lost. Share this episode with your hike-loving friend. Then, it's on to our book. 
 
Helena has a loving husband and two beautiful daughters, but there is a deadly secret she's never told them. It is the mystery of her past, who she is and where she's from. When Helena's father escapes prison and grabs national news attention, she is forced to expose herself and her family to the truth of her identity: The Marsh King's Daughter.
 
The book: The Marsh King's Daughter
The author: Karen Dionne
From our theme of the week -
What to do if you get lost hiking:
https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2016/may/31/wilderness-survival-outdoor-gear-life-saving-tips-hiking-camping
 
https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/wilderness-how-to-survive-wellness/index.html
 
https://emd.wv.gov/About/News/Pages/10-Essential-Tips-for-Wilderness-Survival.aspx
 
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I Am Not Your Negro by James Baldwin

A filmmaker pulls together a writer's unfinished work to reveal truths about racial relations in America. 
 
The writer: James Baldwin 
The book: I Am Not Your Negro
 
LET'S GET LIT!
 
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Oppenheimer’s Biography: The Real Story Behind the Movie (Part 2)

One of the most iconic figures of the 21st century faces the impact of a life-threatening conspiracy. After serving his country for decades, Oppenheimer's government proceeded on a campaign to take down this leader and burn his world to the root. This is the thrilling conclusion of American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer.
 
The Book: American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer
 
The Authors: Kai Bird and Martin J. Sherwin
 
LET'S GET LIT!
 
"How the U.S. and Japan Became Allies Even After Hiroshima and Nagasaki" - Time.com 
 
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Oppenheimer’s Biography: The Real Story Behind the Movie (Part 1)

A brilliant and ambitious physicist whose connection to communism makes the FBI suspicious pushes through moral dilemmas to become the father of the atomic bomb.
 
The Book: American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer
 
The Authors: Kai Bird and Martin J. Sherwin
 
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Falling by T.J. Newman

You just boarded a flight to New York. There are one hundred and forty-three other passengers onboard. What you don't know is that your pilot's family was kidnapped thirty minutes before the flight. For his family to live, everyone on your plane must die. The only way the family will survive is if the pilot follows his orders and crashes the plane.
Enjoy the flight.
The Book: Falling
The Author: T.J. Newman
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The book is better - Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann

SEASON 5 IS HERE - and our first book is a doozie! 
The year is 1920, and the wealthiest people on earth all belong to one Native American tribe, The Osage Nation of Oklahoma. Soon, a trail of corpses unearths a sinister plot involving greed, murder, and the foundation of the FBI.
After a spoiler-filled discussion, we'll break down some of history's most notorious American crime cases.  
The Book: Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI
The Author: David Grann
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ReLIT: Harlem Shuffle by Colson Whitehead

Hi readers!
Our fourth season has ended, and we're preparing for year five (CAN YOU BELIEVE IT?!). In the meantime, we're revisiting our favorite episodes from the past and sharing them again with all of you. This week, we're rediscovering the thrilling heist of Harlem Shuffle by two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Colson Whitehead. 
 
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This week, we're talking jewelry heists. Which notorious thieves were caught by police, and which got away? Alexis has the answers. Then, it's on to our book.
 
Orphaned in high school, Ray Carney worked through college and now owns his own furniture store in 1960s Harlem. He's a family man living the American dream, but some dreams are no different from nightmares. Fighting familial and internal influences, Carney must outlast three separate heists to secure the lives of those he loves most. Will he survive? Or will this man lose himself trying to find his dream?
The book is Harlem Shuffle by Colson Whitehead.
 
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ReLIT: Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson (Now a miniseries on HULU)

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Our parents have a past. Sometimes that past catches up with them, leaving their children holding the pieces. Sometimes, though, that past reveals itself and helps their children realize more fully who they are and from where they come. One mother has chosen to expose the darkness of her life, but only after her death. Will her children be able to handle learning who the woman they know best really is?
The mom with the mystery? Eleanor Bennett
Our book: Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson
And you're listening to LIT Society.
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ReLIT: The Meaning of Mariah Carey by Mariah Carey and Michaela Angela Davis

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Our fourth season has ended, and we're preparing for year five (CAN YOU BELIEVE IT?!). In the meantime, we're revisiting our favorite episodes from the past and sharing them again with all of you. This week is for the LAMBLY.
Mariah Carey is a girl from New York State with Irish and Black American roots. She has a father, mother, brother, and sister but no family. 
What she does have is the following:
The most weeks at number one on Billboard's Hot 100 Chart for any artist in American history
19 number-one singles – second only to the Beatles
The honor of being the only artist to have a number-one single in each year of a decade (!!!)
The honor of being the first female artist to debut at number one in the States
5 Grammy Awards
19 World Music Awards
10 American Music Awards
15 Billboard Music Awards
A place in the Songwriters Hall of Fame
When people had to save up, wake up, stand in line, and wait to hear their favorite artist, they bought her albums by the MILLIONS. Her talent is undeniable. 
 
This is the story of Mariah, aka Me-Me, the Elusive Chanteuse, aka M.C. The Meaning of Mariah is a memoir by one of our generation's greatest singer/songwriters. Within its pages, she talks about the people who almost killed her, tried to get her hooked on drugs, tried to get her pimped, and tried to kill her dreams - all before she turned 18 years old. She also gives her honest opinion regarding her triumphs and failures and the cast of people who opened their hearts to let her in when those tasked with the job failed to be reliable.
 
Please enjoy this, the final episode of our 2020 season, originally airing November 19th, 2020. Alexis and Kari
 
 

Our Favorite Books from 2023 and the Books we Hated (*ahem* liked the least)

While this season might be coming to a close, the world of literature continues to expand endlessly. With a fifth season on the horizon, we eagerly anticipate unearthing new narratives, unexplored genres, and captivating conversations with authors and bibliophiles alike.
 
Stay connected with us on YouTube, where we'll share weekly bonus content (https://www.youtube.com/@LitSocietyPod).
 
To our incredible listeners who have journeyed with us through the pages year after year, thank you for your unwavering support and enthusiasm. As we gear up for the next chapter, stay tuned for more literary adventures, insightful discussions, and the shared love for the written word that binds us together. The story doesn't end here—it's merely the closing of one captivating chapter, paving the way for countless more tales waiting to be explored.
 
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