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Ep. 84: Lit It or Quit It: This Woven Kingdom by Tahereh Mafi

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 Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2396523/fan_mail/new] Follow us on TikTok & Youtube @litvibesonlypodcast and on Instagram @litvibesonly_podcast. You can also email us at litvibesonlypodcast@gmail.com We'd love to hear from you! See you on Mondays!

Ep. 83: Lit It or Quit It: My Friends by Fredrik Backman

Join Kelsey and Amanda, exhausted but hyped, as they discuss Fredrik Backman’s ‘My Friends’—an uncommon unanimous “lit it”! They break down Louisa and Ted’s train-trip frame story, the tragic backstory of four childhood friends behind a famous painting, and why Backman’s mix of grief, humor, and heart hit so hard, plus a few polarizing Goodreads takes to round it out as always. 00:00 Welcome to Lit Vibes Only! 00:40 Find Us on Socials! 03:10 Our Current Reads 09:23 Summary of ‘My Friends’ 18:57 Book Discussion 15:46 Present Day Danger And Museum Plan 44:56 LITerally the Best or LITerally the Worst 56:34 Final Thoughts And Farewell Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2396523/fan_mail/new] Follow us on TikTok & Youtube @litvibesonlypodcast and on Instagram @litvibesonly_podcast. You can also email us at litvibesonlypodcast@gmail.com We'd love to hear from you! See you on Mondays!

Ep. 82: Lit It or Quit It: Out On A Limb

Join Amanda and Kelsey in their first April episode as they dive into Hannah Bonam-Young’s cozy romance ‘Out on a Limb’, where Win and Bo connect over shared limb differences, an accidental pregnancy, and a friends-to-lovers slow burn that’s heavy on sweetness and support. Follow along as they praise the healthy relationship, humor, disability representation, and hopeful future jump in the epilogue, while side-eyeing the too-perfect vibes, some preachy moments, and early explicit scenes.  00:00 Welcome to Lit Vibes Only 00:39 Our New Format and Socials 07:38 Our Current Reads 14:36 Summary of ‘Out On A Limb’ 21:02 Book Discussion 48:40 LITerally the Best or LITerally the Worst 01:00:02 Final Recommendation Wrap Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2396523/fan_mail/new] Follow us on TikTok & Youtube @litvibesonlypodcast and on Instagram @litvibesonly_podcast. You can also email us at litvibesonlypodcast@gmail.com We'd love to hear from you! See you on Mondays!

Ep. 81: Lit Bookstores: Haunted Burrow Books

Join Kelsey and Amanda in their second Lit Bookstores featuring Roxanne, the owner of a horror-themed bookstore, Haunted Burrow Books, in Capitol Hill, Seattle. Roxanne discusses her horror origin story (from Goosebumps to Stephen King), why horror feels cathartic, and how she’s built a cozy “garden witch’s library” atmosphere—along with some surprising basement finds! She also dives into books across darker genres, highlights favorite horror styles (especially possession and suspense), and even offers Amanda some gateway and historical/gothic horror suggestions to check out. Be sure to to tune into this slightly spooky convo that just might convince you to pick up a horror novel… 00:00 Welcome to Lit Vibes Only 00:31 Follow Us on Socials! 02:16 Meet Roxanne of Haunted Burrow Books 02:40 Our Current Reads 10:46 Roxanne’s Horror Origin Story 13:30 Why Horror Hits Different 16:21 The Naming of Haunted Burrow 18:01 The “Vibe” of Haunted Burrow 20:08 Creepy Basement Finds 29:21 What Makes Horror Unforgettable 34:59 How Roxanne’s Horror Taste Evolved 38:12 Life as a Bookseller 41:02 Roxanne’s Recs for Amanda 44:58 Can Horror Be Healing? 50:50 Building the Haunted Burrow Community 54:44 Lightning Question Round 59:40 Where to Find Roxanne (and us!) Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2396523/fan_mail/new] Follow us on TikTok & Youtube @litvibesonlypodcast and on Instagram @litvibesonly_podcast. You can also email us at litvibesonlypodcast@gmail.com We'd love to hear from you! See you on Mondays!

Ep. 80: Lit It or Quit It: The Nightingale

Join Kelsey and Amanda as they tackle Kristin Hannah’s WWII tearjerker ‘The Nightingale’, unpacking the unforgettable sisterhood of Vianne and Isabelle as occupied France forces them into very different kinds of courage. From underground resistance missions to quiet, desperate survival, they debate what bravery really looks like—then cap it off with savage one-star takedowns, glowing five-star love, and why this book still hits painfully close to home. 00:00 Content Warning 00:48 Welcome to Lit Vibes Only 02:08 Follow Us on Socials! 06:28 Important Update to Our Posting Schedule 07:40 Our Current Reads 14:05 Summary of ‘The Nightingale’ 28:11 Book Discussion 58:12 LITerally the Best or LITerally the Worst 01:11:42 Wrap-Up and Social Media Plugs Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2396523/fan_mail/new] Follow us on TikTok & Youtube @litvibesonlypodcast and on Instagram @litvibesonly_podcast. You can also email us at litvibesonlypodcast@gmail.com We'd love to hear from you! See you on Mondays!