Hello Friends! This week we are talking about This Ravenous Fate by Haley Dennings! We’re talking about vampires, the roaring 20s and also a lot of Ethan Hawk movies? Join us while we dive into this fantastic novel just in time for spooky season! Theme by Man with Roses Book description below:It's 1926 and reapers, the once-human vampires with a te…

Hey friends! This week we're back to our regularly scheduled book talks! We're reading Moby Dyke by Krista Burton! We're talking about gay bars! Lesbian bars! Queer bars! What does that even mean in 2024? The importance of queer spaces and also what it means to be "allowed" into queer spaces in the first place! Theme song by Man With RosesLesbian b…

Hi friends! We’re still on summer break but we’re excited to let you know we’ve been invited to the Downstage @ the Mann! This exciting series of summer concerts features amazing artists and allows the audience (you!) to sit on stage and enjoy an intimate performance! Amythyst Kiah is a Grammy nominated artists who explores her identity as a Black …

Hi Friends! This week we are talking about the Netflix drama Young Royals! We talk about our favorite characters, talk in silly Swedish accents and think about the connections between some of the books we've read about OTHER royals and much more!theme song by Man With RosesDoor Brendan Patrick & Sophie Green

Hey friends! We are bringing you a very very special Pride Episode! At the beginning of pride month we were the keynote speakers for an event held by Best Egg; a company in Delaware, to speak about the importance of pride, and queer voices, amongst so much more. We discussed our favorite reads, some spicy takes about books we wouldn't want to read …

Hey friends! This week we are joined by Joe Jiménez to talk about his new novel Hot Boy Summer! We're talking about the complicated friendships of queer teens, drag race, Ariana Grande and much more! Theme song by Man With RosesMac has never really felt like he belonged. Definitely not at home—his dad’s politics and toxic masculinity make a real co…

Hi Friends! This week we are joined by Caroline Palmer! With Caroline we talk about their new graphic novel, Camp Prodigy! We're talking about the pressures of being an artist, Caroline's process with drawing their comic and much more!Theme song by Man With RosesAfter attending an incredible concert, Tate Seong is inspired to become a professional …

Hey Friends! This week we're talking about Eight Strings by Margaret DeRosia. We're discussing the complications of being a queer person in 19th century Italy, the history of dildos, the class divide in theater and so much more! Theme song by Man With RosesEver since her grandfather introduced her to eight-string marionettes, Francesca has dreamed …

Hey Friends! This week we're talking about Emmet by LC Rosen, a modern queer adaptation of Jane Austen's novel, Emma. We're talking about he complications of queer friendships, relationships, cruising culture and so much more! Theme song by Man With RosesDoor Brendan Patrick & Sophie Green

Hey friends! In our first episode of the year we speak with author Marisa Kanter about her forthcoming YA book, Finally Fitz! We talk all about Finally Fitz (coming out 4/23/24!) the importance of not assuming pronouns, creative burnout (and how to work through it!) and the importance of being nicer to ourselves along with bi representation and so …

Hey friends! Happy 2024!!!! Today's episode is all about our favorites from 2023, whether its books or shows we watched this year, we had to pop some champagne and celebrate our favorites (and making it through the year!) Did you have any favorites you want us to talk about? Let us know!Theme song by Man With Roses…

Hey friends! We have a treat for you this week! This week we're chatting with our friend, Author F.T. Lukens about their forthcoming book 'Otherworldly'! Otherworldly launches April 2nd, 2024, and it's a magical contemporary book! We also talk about advice for authors (how to not be your own biggest critic!) magical references, and so so much more …

Hey friends! This week we get the immense joy of getting to speak with fellow podcast host* and author Lindz Amer about their forthcoming picture book called Hooray for She, He, Ze and They! (Which publishes February 27th 2024!) We chat about the art style of the book, their youtube channel Queer Kid Stuff, the importance of conversations about gen…

Hey friends! This week we speak all about Endpapers by Jennifer Savran Kelly! While we talk about this amazing debut, we also talk about artist block, the pressure to be the perfect queer person and so much more!Book description down below;Theme Song by Man With RosesIt’s 2003, and artist Dawn Levit is stuck. A bookbinder who works in conservation …

Hey friends! Here's our followup episode all about season 2 of the Netflix adaption of Alice Oseman's comic Heartstopper! We discuss so much in this episode, and we're dropping it a little earlier than usual for yall! This week we talk about the side characters getting more in this season in terms of spot light, the growing difficulty for the main …

Hey friends! It's our 120th episode!!!! This week we're talking all about season 1 of the Netflix Original TV Show, Heartstopper! Heartstopper was originally a comic written and illustrated by Alice Oseman and was recently released as a netflix exclusive tv show, with a second season that was just released! This episode we discuss the importance of…

Hey friends! This week we talk about the movie version of Red White & Royal Blue which was originally by Casey McQuiston ! We discuss the movie and book differences, the casting choices, wigs and so so much more! Movie description belowTheme Song by Man With RosesBased on the New York Times bestseller, Red, White & Royal Blue centers around Alex, t…

Hey friends! This week we talk about Netflix's Nimona which is based on the graphic novel by artist ND Stevenson! We talk about the trans allegories in it, the voice acting, and so much more! Movie description to follow!Theme Song by Man With RosesWhen Ballister Boldheart (Riz Ahmed), a knight in a futuristic medieval world, is framed for a crime h…

Hey friends! This week we're talking all about the astounding Confidence by Rafael Frumkin! We talk all about the book, how cinematic the world created by Frumkin feels, which network it feels like it belongs on and so much more!Theme song by Man With RosesBook description below;At seventeen, Ezra Green doesn’t have a lot going on for him: he’s sho…

Hey friends! Just a heads up, it was a warmer day when we recorded so you can hear our AC and we didn't catch it until editing time, so we're sorry for the fan sounds! This week we talk about Time Out by Sean Hayes, Todd Milliner and Carlyn Greenwald! We chat about the main character, media comparisons and much more ! Book info down below :)Theme s…

This week we kick off pride month with Ander & Santi Were Here by Jonny Garza Villa! We talk about the importance of sticking up for yourself in college conversations, about Ander being a working artist at a young age and so much more like the 'artist bio' piece by Anna Daliza that Sophie mentions! (their instagram handle is @anna_daliza )Theme Son…

Hey friends! This week we got to chat with New York Times Bestseller Alyson Derrick (co-author of She Gets The Girl) about their solo debut YA Novel, Forget Me Not! We chat all about Forget Me Not, about growing up in rural Pennsylvania and so much more!Theme Song by Man With Roses"What would you do if you forgot the love of your life ever even exi…

Hey friends! This week we welcome back our friend F.T Lukens to chat all about their latest book Spell Bound! On top of talking about Spell Bound, we talk all about working through gate keeping, the Emperor's New Groove, the importance of voicing your boundaries, and so much more! Laughter is absolutely dead ahead yall!Theme Song by Man With Roses"…

Hey friends! We return from our Hiatus with a conversation about the absolutely lovely Making Love With The Land by Joshua Whitehead! Making Love With The Land is a series of essays penned by Whitehead that take place before and during the 2020 Corona Virus Pandemic, and while they cover many heavy topics, the writing was purely electric and truly …

Hey friends! This week we have the great joy of interviewing Sarah Lyu about her latest book I Will Find You Again, which is due to hit shelves March 14th 2023! We talk about this thriller of a tale, which follows Chase Ohara, an extremely driven overachiever and her best friend turned girlfriend Lia Vestiano, free spirit on the CEO track thanks to…

Hey friends! This week we're talking about Malinda Lo's A Scatter Of Light, which is a companion novel to Last Night At The Telegraph Club. This book takes place almost 60 years after the events of Last Night At The Telegraph Club, and we even get a glimpse into what Lily and Kath are up to ! But, this story takes place during the summer of 2013, w…

Hey all! It's that time once again! We're sharing our favorite books from this year! This episode is part unhinged, and part chill chat (as per usual!) We hope your end of the year is safe, and full of friends! Did you have a favorite book this year? Let us know on twitter @SuperLitPodcast ! Happy New Year yall!Theme Song by Man With Roses…

Hey friends! To usher in the season, we decided to talk about Netflix's Single All The Way, which follows Peter's trip back home for Christmas after dumping his boyfriend. Peter brings his roommate Nick home hoping to trick his family and say they fell in love. Little does Peter know that his mother has planned a blind date for him and their plan f…

Hey friends! This week we're talking all about Timothy Janovsky's You're A Mean One, Matthew Prince! The story follows the aforementioned Matthew Prince, a young rich socialite who is banished to his grandparent's snowy town after making a major PR nightmare of a mistake. What he thinks is going to be a snowy hellscape thanks to having to share a b…

Hey friends! This week we're talking about Nghi Vo's Siren Queen! Siren Queen is a multi year story that follows Luli Wei as she transforms from a young girl, into a silver screen actress in pre-Code Hollywood. Along the way Luli learns about the deep magic and blood bonds that tie people to Hollywood and the hungry studios that want to own every p…

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 o…

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 revo…

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…

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 RosesDoor Brendan Patrick & Sophie Green

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 RosesDoor Brendan Patrick & Sophie Green

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 co…

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 RosesDoor Brendan Patrick & Sophie Green

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…

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 ar…

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 ne…

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 secre…

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 murderin…

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 ma…

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 magi…

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 <3Theme Song by Man With RosesDoor Brendan Patrick & Sophie Green

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 …

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 Charl…

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 th…

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 …

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, a…