Superlit Podcast

Welcome friends, to The Aspen Conservatory Summer Academy. In Ryan La Sala's The Honeys, we follow Mars into the horrific light of day as he tries to figure out exactly what led to his sister's death. Are the hills and meadows of the camp home to more than what they seem? Are the group of girls Caroline was friends with, dubbed The Honeys because of the bees they tend to more than just a normal group of girls? Can anyone else hear that humming? Prepare to not trust what the daylight shows you, because even in the light things are feeling a little loopy and hidden from view. Theme Song by Man With Roses.

Hey friends! Welcome to our official kick off for SpookyLit Season! In this episode, we chat about the spooky book Small Angels by Lauren Owen. Small Angels with a ghost story full of lore that follows Kate, coming back to the village she grew up in as a child for her brother Sam's wedding to Chloe. But their little village has a secret and it revolves around the magic of Mockbeggar, the woods the town has all but ignored, for their own good. But Mockbeggar is waking up and Kate needs the help of her first love Lucia. But are the woods too powerful now? And will they all make it out alive? Theme Song by Man With Roses

Hey friends! We're back with a new episode all about Annabeth Albert's Conventionally Yours! Conventionally Yours follows Conrad and Alden, two rivals who are stuck on a road trip together that could change their lives completely. A huge prize at the largest fan convention is at stake, but only one can win. Who will win, and is there something even bigger at stake here for the boys? Theme Song By Man With Roses

Hey friends! This week we talk all about the Peacock Original movie, They/Them. Warning! Spoilers ahead for the movie! We discuss what we liked, and didn't like, and compare to other horror movies we love. Theme Song by Man With Roses

Hey friends! Category is; Magic! This week we talk about 4 of our favorite magical books to read over the summer/any time of the year! Consider this your go to list for some awesome books to read this summer! Theme Song by Man With Roses

Hey friends! This week we usher in the big 100! We asked our friends Adam Sass and Robin Stevenson to come chat with us about the current state of book banning, and why we think it's effecting books that have LGBTQIA+ representation. We thank you for getting us to 100 episodes of conversations about books pertaining to the LGBTQIA+ community! We couldn't of gotten here without your support

Hey all! This week we talk all about Jill Gutowitz's book of essays Girls Can Kiss Now. A hilarious and personal telling of stories about Jill's life, we cannot express how much fun we had reading this book! Theme Song by Man With Roses

Hey friends! This week we bring back our friend Paul Coccia to talk about On The Line which he co-authored with Eric Walters. On The Line follows Jordan Ryker (also known as Jordie) as his life starts changing. First his parents separate after fighting often and then his father comes out as gay. All this change, and his only constant is his love of basketball. A love of basketball which comes from his relationship with his father who is now at odds with. Will Jordan be able to make amends with his father? Or will he lose his cool this season? Theme Song by Man With Roses

Hey all! This week we talk all about the very cute Right Where I Left You by Julian Winters. Our story follows recent highschool graduates Isaac & his best friend Diego as they gear up for their summer before college. Legends Con is a huge convention where our two favorite nerdy boys are supposed to go, but it seems like their dreams of attending are dashed when a cute boy named Davi interrupts and distracts Isaac from buying the tickets. Another complication, Diego has opted out of attending college with Isaac and tensions are building as the summer burns away the hours they still have together. Will they make it to Teen Pride day with their friendship intact? Or will the drama and the heat of the summer keep this duo from their summer dreams? Theme Song by Man With Roses

Hey friends! We're so excited to share our latest episode featuring a conversation with author F.T. Lukens about their new book So This Is Ever After ! So This Is Ever After follows what happens after the chosen one fulfills the prophecy of vanquishing The Vile One. Arek and his questing party have rid the kingdom of the Vile One, but what comes next? A Curse with a timer! The only way to beat the curse? A Soul bonding ceremony before Arek turns 18... in 3 months. Arek has his eyes on his best friend Matt, but isn't sure if his feelings are reciprocated and must instead woo his friends and fellow questing partners to see if there's a better option than asking his best friend. Tropes and monsters lie ahead of our fated party, and time is running out! Will Arek find his soul mate? Or will he fade into history? Theme Song by Man With Roses.

Hey Friends! This week's episode is all about Gary Lonesborough's debut novel, Ready When You Are! Ready When You Are follows Jackson and Tomas as their paths cross for one memorable holiday break. Jackson an aboriginal boy living with his family in the Mish, must decide if he can be open and let Tomas in, or keep their budding relationship a secret. Will Jackson live in his truth? Or will he let Tomas go ? Theme Song by Man With Roses

Hey friends! This week we discuss Everina Maxwell's Winter's Orbit! Prince Kiem is the famously disappointing grandchild of the Empress, and has been tasked with fulfilling an obligation of marriage to the representative of the Empire's newest and most rebellious vassal planet. Did we mention the widower he's about to marry is suspected of murdering his late husband? With conspiracies unfolding, the fate of the empire at stake, and differences abound, will these be able to hold it together for their respective lands? Theme Song by Man With Roses

Hey friends! This week we're chatting about Skye Falling by Mia McKenzie! (Which takes place in philly!!!) Skye Falling follows the titular character of Skye Ellison, a very successful businesswoman who happens to be visiting her hometown of philly when a young girl approaches her at an event and claims to be the eggs she donated to a friend. To make matters worse, she's finding out the woman she tried to flirt with at a local record store is actually the young girl's Aunt. We follow Skye as she tries to figure out if she needs the companionship she's run from and hid during her life. Theme Song by Man With Roses

Hey friends! Welcome to our first episode of 2022! This week we talk all about the magical and murder mystery that is A Marvelous Light by Freya Marske! A Marvelous Light follows Robin Blyth, a baronet who thought he was just starting a new, and seemingly minor government job. Little did he know he was going to be thrust into a secret world of magic, and cursed by a group of men looking for what his now missing predecessor hid from them. Robin's only hope? The brisk liaison to his post, Edwin Courcey. Will the boys pull through? Or will more lives be lost in the search for a cure for Robin's curse? Theme Song by Man With Roses

Hey friends! Here's our top 5 of the year 2021! I can't believe we've gotten to his point but here we are! Thanks for listening to us gab about our favorite books, and thanks for supporting our podcast this year! Here's to next year

Hey friends! This week's episode is a shorter one, and it's all about the Queer Anthology that is If The Fates Allow which is from the authors over at Interlude Press. This episode is all about the magic of the holiday season, and it has a lot of laughs (in true SuperLit fashion) We hope your holiday season is a great one, and we're so so happy to be able to be here with yall! Next episode is our final for the year, and its our top ten! Theme Song by Man With Roses

Hey friends! This week we talk all about the the romantic journey that is The Charm Offensive by Alison Cochrun! The Charm Offensive sees Dev Deshpande, a producer on the hit reality dating competition Ever After who's latest season is going to be incredibly different from all his other seasons after Ever After casts disgraced tech wunderkind Charlie Winshaw. As they develop what could be feelings for each other, Dev begins to wonder if he's allowed his own happy ending with Charlie, or if Charlie's going to get engaged to one of the 20 contestants vying for his attention. Theme Song by Man With Roses

Hey friends! This week we speak about the futuristic Future Feeling by Joss Lake. Future Feeling follows Penfield R. Henderson as he must travel to rescue someone from the Shadowlands, a dreaded place all trans people must journey for self actualization, with Gram Celebrity Aiden Chase. The reason why? Pen wants to send fellow trans man Aiden to the shadowland for documenting their 'picture perfect' transition into masculinity and instead the wrong person is sent. How will this journey effect them ? Will Pen mature during this journey with Aiden? Theme Song by Man With Rose

Hey friends! This week we talk about the absolute whale of a story that is The Blade Between by Sam J. Miller. The Blade Between follows Ronan's arrival back in his sleepy upstate hometown, Hudson New York. While reconnecting with Dom, his first love, and Attalah, Ronan's old friend and Dom's current wife, Ronan and Attalah start to come up with a plan to save the town from death via Gentrification. The only issue? The sleepy town isn't so sleepy and there's a mysterious force embedded in the foundation of the very fabric of this town that is threatening to cause more than just a little chaos. Theme Song by Man With Roses

Hey friends! Welcome to spooky season! This week we're talking about Lee Mandelo's Summer Sons, a southern gothic with a very haunting story. In this episode, we issue a trigger warning at the beginning for conversations of taking your own life, and graphic violence in the book. Admittedly I thought about this ending for a few days after reading, and it's still sticking with me how I want to know more about the characters! The story follows Andrew, who was supposed to follow his now deceased best friend/adoptive brother Eddie south to school at Vanderbilt. Andrew doesn't agree that Eddie took his life, and is haunted by a spectre that he can't accept as the passed Eddie, and upon meeting the hot boys that filled his time, collegiate cohort and otherwise. Did Eddie take his own life? Will this haunt lead him to the truth? Or will Eddie's secrets and secret life swallow Andrew alive? Theme Song by Man With Roses