The Lightly Literary Podcast

Book Highlights: 79-84

20 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a book overview and highlights episode covering books 79-84.

Disability Visibility - Part 2

13 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is an analysis of Disability Visibility, an anthology edited by Alice Wong.

Disability Visibility - Part 1

07 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is an analysis of Disability Visibility, an anthology edited by Alice Wong.

Book Rec: Disability Visibility Edited by Alice Wong

03 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a book recommendation for Disability Visibility, an anthology edited by Alice Wong.

You Dreamed of Empires - Part 2

14 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is an analysis of You Dreamed of Empires, a historical fiction novel by Alvaro Enrigue.

You Dreamed of Empires - Part 1

07 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is an analysis of You Dreamed of Empires, a historical fiction novel by Alvaro Enrigue.

Book Rec: You Dreamed of Empires by Alvaro Enrigue

02 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a book recommendation for You Dreamed of Empires, a historical fiction novel by Alvaro Enrigue.

In Order to Live - Part 2

23 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is an analysis of In Order to Live, a memoir by Yeonmi Park.

In Order to Live - Part 1

16 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is an analysis of In Order to Live, a memoir by Yeonmi Park.

Book Rec: In Order to Live by Yeonmi Park

14 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a book recommendation for In Order to Live, a memoir by Yeonmi Park.

Underland - Part 2

10 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a book analysis of Underland, a scientific and philosophical exploration by Robert Macfarlane.

Underland - Part 1

03 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a book analysis of Underland, a scientific and philosophical exploration by Robert Macfarlane.

Book Rec: Underland by Robert Macfarlane

29 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a book recommendation for Underland, a scientific and philosophical exploration by Robert Macfarlane.

Horrorstor - Part 2

27 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is an analysis of Horrorstor, a novel by Grady Hendrix.

Horrorstor - Part 1

16 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is an analysis of Horrorstor, a novel by Grady Hendrix.

Book Rec: Horrorstor by Grady Hendrix

10 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a book recommendation for Horrorstor, a novel by Grady Hendrix.

Book Highlights: 73-78

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a book overview and highlights episode covering books 73-78.

Sea of Tranquility - Part 2

29 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is an analysis of Sea of Tranquility, a novel by Emily St. John Mandel.

Sea of Tranquility - Part 1

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is an analysis of Sea of Tranquility, a novel by Emily St. John Mandel.

Book Rec: Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel

18 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a book recommendation for Sea of Tranquility, a novel by Emily St. John Mandel.

Ayoade on Top - Part 2

15 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is an analysis of Ayoade on Top, a comedic & satirical analysis by Richard Ayoade.

Ayoade on Top - Part 1

01 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is an analysis of Ayoade on Top, a comedic & satirical analysis by Richard Ayoade.

Book Rec: Ayoade on Top by Richard Ayoade

27 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a book recommendation for Ayoade on Top, a comedic & satirical analysis by Richard Ayoade.

The Employees - Part 2

24 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is an analysis of The Employees, a novel by Olga Ravn.

The Employees - Part 1

22 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is an analysis of The Employees, a novel by Olga Ravn.

Book Rec: The Employees by Olga Ravn

17 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a book recommendation for The Employees, a novel by Olga Ravn.

Dept. of Speculation - Part 2

14 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is an analysis of Dept. of Speculation, a novel by Jenny Offill.

Dept. of Speculation - Part 1

06 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is an analysis of Dept. of Speculation, a novel by Jenny Offill.

Book Rec: Dept. of Speculation by Jenny Offill

01 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a book recommendation for Dept. of Speculation, a novel by Jenny Offill.

Upstream - Part 2

29 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is an analysis of Upstream, an essay collection by Mary Oliver.

Upstream - Part 1

23 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is an analysis of Upstream, an essay collection by Mary Oliver.

Book Rec: Upstream by Mary Oliver

18 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a book recommendation for Upstream, an essay collection by Mary Oliver.

Lavinia - Part 2

15 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is an analysis of Lavinia, a historical novel by Ursula K. Le Guin.

Lavinia - Part 1

02 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a book analysis of Lavinia, a historical novel by Ursula K. Le Guin.

Book Rec: Lavinia by Ursula K. Le Guin

29 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a book recommendation for Lavinia, a historical novel by Ursula K. Le Guin.

A Murder Is Announced - Part 2

25 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a book analysis of the second half of A Murder Is Announced, a murder mystery by Agatha Christie.

A Murder Is Announced - Part 1

18 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a book analysis of A Murder Is Announced, a murder mystery by Agatha Christie.

Book Rec: A Murder Is Announced by Agatha Christie

14 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a book recommendation for A Murder Is Announced, a murder mystery by Agatha Christie.

Book Highlights: 67-72

01 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a book overview and highlights episode covering books 67-72.

The Common Reader - Part 2

27 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a book analysis of The Common Reader, an essay collection by Virginia Woolf.

The Common Reader - Part 1

15 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a book analysis of The Common Reader, an essay collection by Virginia Woolf.

Book Rec: The Common Reader by Virginia Woolf

09 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a book recommendation for The Common Reader, an essay collection by Virginia Woolf.

Your Utopia - Part 2

06 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a book analysis of Your Utopia, a short story collection by Bora Chung.

Your Utopia - Part 1

31 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a book analysis of Your Utopia, a short story collection by Bora Chung.

Book Rec: Your Utopia by Bora Chung

27 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a book recommendation for Your Utopia, a short story collection by Bora Chung.

The Sympathizer - Part 2

23 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a book analysis of The Sympathizer, a novel by Viet Thanh Nguyen.

The Sympathizer - Part 1

16 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a book analysis of The Sympathizer, a novel by Viet Thanh Nguyen.

Book Rec: The Sympathizer by Viet Thanh Nguyen

14 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a book recommendation for The Sympathizer, a novel by Viet Thanh Nguyen.

The Argonauts - Part 2

10 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a book analysis of The Argonauts, a memoir by Maggie Nelson.

The Argonauts - Part 1

02 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a book analysis of The Argonauts, a memoir by Maggie Nelson.

Book Rec: The Argonauts by Maggie Nelson

22 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a book recommendation for The Argonauts, a memoir by Maggie Nelson.

Kim's Convenience - Part 2

18 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a book analysis of “Kim’s Convenience,” a play by Ins Choi.

Kim's Convenience - Part 1

11 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a book recommendation for “Kim’s Convenience,” a play by Ins Choi.

Book Rec: Kim's Convenience by Ins Choi

07 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a book recommendation for “Kim’s Convenience,” a play by Ins Choi.

The Sellout - Part 2

04 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a book analysis of The Sellout, a novel by Paul Beatty.

The Sellout - Part 1

28 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a book analysis of The Sellout, a novel by Paul Beatty.

Book Rec: The Sellout by Paul Beatty

25 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a book recommendation for The Sellout, a novel by Paul Beatty.

Book Highlights: 61-66

19 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a book overview and highlights episode covering books 61-66.

The Year of Magical Thinking - Part 2

14 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a book analysis of The Year of Magical Thinking, a memoir about grief by Joan Didion.

The Year of Magical Thinking - Part 1

07 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a book analysis of The Year of Magical Thinking, a memoir about grief by Joan Didion.

Book Rec: The Year of Magical Thinking by Joan Didion

05 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a hook recommendation for The Year of Magical Thinking, a memoir about grief by Joan Didion.

The Red Badge of Courage - Part 2

31 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a book analysis of The Red Badge of Courage, a Civil War novel by Stephen Crane.

The Red Badge of Courage - Part 1

17 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a book analysis of The Red Badge of Courage, a Civil War novel by Stephen Crane.

Book Rec: The Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane

13 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a hook recommendation for The Red Badge of Courage, a Civil War novel by Stephen Crane.

Listen for the Lie - Part 2

10 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a book analysis of Listen for the Lie, a murder mystery novel by Amy Tintera.

Listen for the Lie - Part 1

04 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a book analysis of Listen for the Lie, a murder mystery novel by Amy Tintera.

Book Rec: Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera

31 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a hook recommendation for Listen for the Lie, a murder mystery novel by Amy Tintera.

The Lost City of Z - Part 2

22 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a book analysis of The Lost City of Z, a narrative nonfiction story by David Grann.

The Lost City of Z - Part 1

20 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a book analysis of The Lost City of Z, a narrative nonfiction story by David Grann.

Book Rec: The Lost City of Z by David Grann

17 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a hook recommendation for The Lost City of Z, a narrative nonfiction story by David Grann.

Annie Bot - Part 2

15 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a book club analysis of the second half of Annie Bot, a novel by Sierra Greer.

Annie Bot - Part 1

08 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a book club analysis of the first half of Annie Bot, a novel by Sierra Greer.

Book Rec: Annie Bot by Sierra Greer

03 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a book recommendation for Annie Bot, a novel by Sierra Greer.

Book Highlights: 55-60

18 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a book overview and highlights episode covering books 55-60.

St. Lucy's Home for Girls Raised by Wolves - Part 2

15 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a book analysis of St. Lucy’s Home for Girls Raised by Wolves, a short story collection by Karen Russell.

St. Lucy's Home for Girls Raised by Wolves - Part 1

08 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a book analysis of St. Lucy’s Home for Girls Raised by Wolves, a short story collection by Karen Russell.

Book Rec: St. Lucy's Home for Girls Raised by Wolves by Karen Russell

29 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a book recommendation for ST. LUCY’S HOME FOR GIRLS RAISED BY WOLVES, a short story collection by Karen Russell.

The Library Book - Part 2

25 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a book analysis of The Library Book, a narrative nonfiction book by Susan Orlean.

The Library Book - Part 1

11 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a book analysis of The Library Book, a narrative nonfiction book by Susan Orlean.

Book Rec: The Library Book by Susan Orlean

07 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a book recommendation for THE LIBRARY BOOK, a narrative nonfiction book by Susan Orlean.

The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida - Part 2

27 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a book analysis of The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida, a novel by Shehan Karunatilaka.

The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida - Part 1

20 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a book analysis of The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida, a novel by Shehan Karunatilaka.

Book Rec: The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida by Shehan Karunatilaka

16 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a book recommendation for The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida, a novel by Shehan Karunatilaka.

The Island of Sea Women - Part 2

13 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a book analysis of the second half of The Island of Sea Women, a novel by Lisa See.

The Island of Sea Women - Part 1

06 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a book analysis of the first half of The Island of Sea Women, a novel by Lisa See.

Book Rec: The Island of Sea Women by Lisa See

03 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a book recommendation for The Island of Sea Women, a novel by Lisa See.

The Fire Next Time - Part 2

31 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a book analysis of The Fire Next Time, an essay collection by James Baldwin.

The Fire Next Time - Part 1

23 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a book analysis of The Fire Next Time, an essay collection by James Baldwin.

Book Rec: The Fire Next Time by James Baldwin

20 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a book recommendation for The Fire Next Time, an essay collection by James Baldwin.

The Quick and the Dead - Part 2

16 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a book analysis for The Quick and the Dead, a novel by Louis L'Amour.

The Quick and the Dead - Part 1

06 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a book analysis for The Quick and the Dead, a novel by Louis L'Amour.

Book Rec: The Quick and the Dead by Louis L'Amour

24 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a book recommendation for The Quick and the Dead, a novel by Louis L'Amour.

American Born Chinese - Part 2

14 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is an analysis of American Born Chinese, a graphic novel by Gene Luen Yang.

American Born Chinese - Part 1

09 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is an analysis of American Born Chinese, a graphic novel by Gene Luen Yang.

Book Rec: American Born Chinese by Gene Luen Yang

04 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a book recommendation for American Born Chinese, a graphic novel by Gene Luen Yang.

Book Highlights: 49-54

12 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a book overview and highlights episode covering books 49-54.

Fencing with the King - Part 2

08 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a book analysis of the first half of FENCING WITH THE KING, a novel by Diana Abu-Jaber.

Fencing with the King - Part 1

31 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a book analysis of the first half of FENCING WITH THE KING, a novel by Diana Abu-Jaber.

Book Rec: Fencing with the King by Diana Abu-Jaber

28 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a book recommendation for FENCING WITH THE KING, a novel by Diana Abu-Jaber.

How to Be a Person in the World - Part 2

24 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a book analysis for the first half of HOW TO BE A PERSON IN THE WORLD, a collection of advice columns by Heather Havrilesky.