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A Little Bit Lit
by A Little Bit Lit
Welcome to A Little Bit Lit—where we binge on books, spill the tea on taboo tropes, and toast to women’s empowerment
Episodes
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Wuthering Heights Made Us Feel Weird 🥴🎟️🎞️
Season 5 | Episode 5 In today's episode we talk about what we have been reading, break down our thoughts around the new Wuthering Heights film, talk about upcoming events in Pōneke (Wellington) and so much more. Grab a snack and get comfy. keywords book recommendations, current reads, life…
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The Grimoire | Spilling the Margarita on the Book Biz
Season 5 | Episode 4 Today we are joined by Anastasia George, founder of The Grimoire, New Zealand’s Limited Edition Bookstore and self professed book nerd. Check out their Website here In this we talk about a few upcoming events, find the details below: - ARA (A romantic Adventure)…
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Bumping Books Up The TBR 📚💁♀️
Season 5 | Episode 3 We actually planned this episode and you can tell. We talk abut our current reads, books we are looking forward to releasing this year and books we need to knock off our physical TBR Instagram keywords book recommendations, current reads, life, books, updates Music Credits...
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Tired and Sassy | Current Reads, The Sims & Subpar Accents
Season 5 Episode 2 You can tell your gals are TIRED in this episode. Watch us sass each other and try share one brain cell. We chat about a bunch of random stuff and hope you like it keywords life lessons, relationships, communication, friendships, navigating challenges, book recommendations…
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New Year, New Reads 📚💛
Season 5 | Episode 1 Welcome to the first episode of 2026! This week we catch you up on the random things that have been happening in our lives over our hiatus. Settle in to hear us share our current reads, what we have already finished this year and what we hope to read soon. We also touch on…
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Christmas Chaos 🎄📚
We don't really know what to call this....maybe, make a coffee and sit down with a snack because this is basically just us catching up with a few Christmas reading recs LOL Follow us on Instagram keywords life lessons, relationships, communication, friendships, navigating challenges, book...
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Gastro, Regency Romance and Publishing Errors 📚🤮👸
After a brief and unplanned 2 week hiatus we are back. We chat gastro, current reads and a bit of book drama that is doing the rounds. Make yourself a coffee and sit back and yap with us. Find us on Instagram Music Credits Music from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/that-vibe) keywords…
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Sit and Yap | We Love Libby 📚🎧
In this weeks episode (S4 E13) we sit down and have a good old yap about what we are reading (Elsie Silvers' Chestnut Springs Series), Audiobooks and More! Find us on Instagram Music Credits Music from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/that-vibe) keywords life lessons, relationships,...
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✍️📖 Stories behind the Story: Cat Sirota
Stories behind the story - Cat Sirota - Author of the Binary Souls Duology joins us for a chat all about being an indie author, her first and second novel, the release of book 2 and more. Get to know Cat and a bit about her story in this episode. Find Cat over on InstagramFind us over on…
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🎃 Halloween Special 👻with K Wish
In this episode (S4 E11) we are joined by our good friend K Wish, author of the Hidden Valley Trilogy and The Gatekeeper (her newest release). Kelly shares with us insights to her newest novel (Out now - link below), some spooky stories and more. Join us for this silly, chaotic but wholesome...
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Current Reads and Other Stuff
Welcome to this week's episode. Mara and Sam had to pivot a little on their original plan so we bring you a bit of banter about our current reads before Mara launches her laptop across the room. Find us over on Instagram Music Credits Music from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/that-vibe)
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Book Shop Hopping 📚🛍️🛒
Please follow this show on Spotify. It really helps!In this week we chat about heading to the Wairarapa for the big Book Shop hop - read about it here https://www.mrsblackwell.com/bookshop-hop We had the best time, we chat about the shops we went to, things we bought and more Head over to…
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What We Know Now 🤯🖖
In this episode we share some of the wisdom that you sent in to our DMs this week and some things we have learned ourselves. Watch Sam tune out about 15 minutes in 😅 Find us over on Instagram keywords life lessons, relationships, self-reflection, personal growth, communication, friendships,...
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Current Reads and Current Thoughts 🤔🤓
This week things go a little off the rails but before they do, we share our current reads, if we think some of the hyped books on the gram are worth it and more. Come find us over on Instagram 🥰♥️
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Some Random Banter 🤪🤪
In this weeks episode, we chat about our week and what we have been reading. Its chaotic as per usual and cuts out way before we finish chatting so thats fun! https://www.instagram.com/alittlebitlitpodcast/
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Spring Cleaning the TBR shelf 📚🙋♀️
In this week's epsiode we do a little spring cleaning and share with you books we are saying bye to from our Physical TBRs Hopefully this inspires you to do some of your own spring cleaning! Let us know what you are unhauling from your shelves Come slide into our DMs on Instagram
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🗑️🔥 No Words Describe This Episode
Respectfully, we should have just gone to bed but instead we plugged in microphones and shoot the shit. Sorrows, Sorrows, Prayers - this epsiode is a dumpster fire....you've been warned 😘 If you want more of us, head over to instagram where we are....okay just as messy tbh
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Kitchen Chats and Life Hacks 🥰☀️
In this week's episode, you will find us sitting in Mara's Kitchen and chatting as if we are not recording. You might find it easier to sit and watch this one, the sound quality is subpar BUT there are some hacks that you might like, a bit of book chat, booktok current issue discussion and…
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What have we been reading? 📚📖
What have we been reading? And should you be reading it too? We talk about that and so much more on this weeks episode so listen up, grab a snack and slide into our DMs Find us on instagram @alittlebitlitpodcast Music Credits Music from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/that-vibe)...
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Let's Answer Some Questions 🤔🤷♀️
Season 4 episode 1 - Hi, we still don't know what we are doing but hey, its your own fault that you keep coming back to listen. Enjoy us being all over the place as per usual. Music Credits Music from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/that-vibe)...
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Dopamine Seeking = Book Haul 📚💕
Sam needed a big dose of Dopamine so welcome to her Book Haul chat and just a general chit chat from us Music Credits Music from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/that-vibe) https://uppbeat.io/sfx/trumpet-fanfare-success-2/8849/25194
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Specific Moments We Love In Books
This week, as usual, we are all over the show but we talk about our fave micro-tropes, what our worst day would be, whats happening with special editions and more. Music Credits Music from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/that-vibe)
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Plagiarism, Puppies and Plot That Are Meh 🤔🐶
Welcome back to another episode we definitely planned in advance and didn't just make up on the spot... Anyway, big shout out to Chance 4 Change which is an amazing charity that both Sam and Mara have foster dogs from currently. Every donation helps so please check out their pages below:...
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🤪😈 Your Friday Confessions Were Diabolical
This week, we decided it was time to talk about our popular segment over on Instagram - Fri day Anonymous Confessions. If you aren't following us then you are going to love these. Head over to our Instagram page if you haven't already and check out the confessions -...
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Please Clap for the 5 Versions We Tried to Record 👏🔥
This episode is like a special plate that we drop, it broke into lots of pieces and we tried to glue it back together and make it semi pretty. The sound quality drops off at the end. The conversation jumps around and doesn't always make sense BUT....if you can bear with us then there is some...
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The Episode You've All Been Waiting For
In this episode we finally talk about The Book Shoppe, what went down and how it made us feel. This was a rough one to record and going down memory lane wasn't fun but the people get what the people want. Get yourself some snacks because she is a long one. Music Credits Music from #Uppbeat...
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Dahné's guide to getting PR
Please give a big Little Bit Lit welcome to one of our FAVES Dahné (@anotherbookchick) She’s the go-to gal of you're looking for a book by a Kiwi or Aussie indie author and as a bonus she helps authors behind the scenes too with PR and socials. Her small business Book Blossom PA means Dahné is in...
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39 Minutes of sidebars 🥴👯♀️
We are all friends, so we can be honest.....this was a very last minute episode that we recorded between appointments. Its not really about anything in particular but hopefully you like it anyway. What are your thoughts on the Book-stagram space at the moment? Let us know over on Instagram Music...
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🏴Jess & Krystina: Let’s Talk Dark Romance 🖤
Today we’re hanging out with two total bookstagram queens—Jess and Krystina! NZbookfae and Jellis.reads With over 12k followers combined, these amazing wahine are smashing the stigma around romance reads and helping their communities find the perfect book to match their moods. From steamy stories...
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⏪ Flashback Friday: What Mara Was Reading In 2020 🫣
Take a trip down memory lane with Mara and Sam this week as Mara shares some of the books she read in 2020 during the pandemic. No episode would be complete without many sidebars, stories from way back when and random spoilers that Sam and Mara should definitely give you more warning for. Get…
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🎙️ A Little Bit Lit x K Wish 📚 Take Two
We’re back with our friend K Wish (aka Kelly), a Wellington-based dark romance author and the mind behind the Hidden Valley series. In this episode, we chat about her books, what’s coming next, and the behind-the-scenes world of self-publishing in Aotearoa. We go deep on the themes woven into her...
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🎧 Our TBRs Are a Mess and So Are We (But We're Back!)
We’re back for Season 3! In this ep, we catch up on what we’ve been reading — including our buddy read of Deep End by Ali Hazelwood. Mara’s dipping her dabble back into dark romance, Sam’s got some Bookstagram tea, and of course, plenty of bookish chat between your favourite…
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Books We Devoured Like Snacks 📚📖
Welcome to the season two season finale of A little bit lit. In this episode we share some fantastic books we have recently read and as usual, go off on many tangents. We hope you enjoy this end and let us have a little break while we plan out an epic season three where we feature some of our...
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Canceled on Bookstagram
This week, we're talking cancel culture, mob mentality, and the impact of sharing content without checking it first. Mara also opens up about her experience with a bookstagram scandal. It’s a sassy and honest conversation—don’t miss it! Music Credits Music from #Uppbeat...
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Dragon Daddies 🐉🍆
Welcome to the first episode of a little bit lit that you can actually watch and listen too! This episode goes a few different directions and we didn't expect dragon dildos to be one of those directions but here we are! Enjoy xx ic Credits Music from #Uppbeat...
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What day is it? 🤔⁉️
Welcome back to another episode of a little bit lit....today we are a day late...unless you're not from New Zealand...maybe then we are on time? In this episode we catch up about what we have been reading and have a general chat with several tangents that may only be funny to us music Credits…
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Technical Difficulties 🖥️🔥
Welcome to Sam and Mara in a better mood. In this weeks episode we chat about what we have been up to and then we have a minor technical issue that we have just tried to make work. Enjoy the chaos as per usual! Music Credits Music from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/that-vibe)
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The Ramblings of Two Mad Women
In this week's episode, Sam and Mara are feeling a little bit sassy. We talk about how much we love book sleeves from Stitch and Story - go check them out. We also chat about some books we are looking forward to reading, The Wellington Bookstagram meet-up and more! Follow us on Instagram Music...
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Giving Each Other The Ick
Welcome to another episode of a little bit lit. Join Sam and Mara in their low moods while they rant about a few unrelated things and give each other the ick!! Books mentioned: Harlows Plague by Talia Atkins Psycho-Pack Lenore Rosewood Second Bite S.J. Tilly Chokehold by Leigh Rivers, Harleigh…
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Accidentally Taking Antidepressants & Trauma Dumping
Sam and Mara go off-script this week and just share some random stories. We chat what we've been reading, recommending Pucking around to a women in her 60s, accidentally taking a double dose of antidepressants and reliving the trauma that was high school. Please enjoy these 42 minutes of pure...
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Docking, Special Editions and Politics...but only if it's in a fantasy book
This week's episode is brought to you with very low energy. We skipped last week's episode because it was Onyx Storm release day...we didn't tell you we were skipping but we didn't need to. In true Mara and Sam fashion we bounce around so many different topics in this episode but some key points…
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New Year, Same Us 🥳💃
Welcome to Season 2 of A Little Bit Lit This year, we hope to get over a few of our speed wobbles and continue to give you some random banter that is semi book related! Today we catch up on what we are reading to start 2025 off while we veer off on different tangents. Love Sam and Mara x Music...
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A Little Bit Lit-Mas: Day 12 🎄🦌📚
Welcome to day 12 of A Little Bit Lit-Mas: 12 days and 12 tropes 🎄These episodes are served bite-sized because we know life during the silly season is hectic so we've kept these short and sweet so you can fit a few minutes of us into your day💕 Today we bring you... BULLY ROMANCE 😈💖 Love Mara...
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A Little Bit Lit-Mas: Day 11 🎄🦌📚
Welcome to day 11 of A Little Bit Lit-Mas: 12 days and 12 tropes 🎄These episodes are served bite-sized because we know life during the silly season is hectic so we've kept these short and sweet so you can fit a few minutes of us into your day💕 Today we bring you... ENEMIES TO LOVERS ROMANCE...
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A Little Bit Lit-Mas: Day 10 🎄🦌📚
Welcome to day 10 of A Little Bit Lit-Mas: 12 days and 12 tropes 🎄These episodes are served bite-sized because we know life during the silly season is hectic so we've kept these short and sweet so you can fit a few minutes of us into your day💕 Today we bring you... ENEMIES TO LOVERS BUT MAKE IT...
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A Little Bit Lit-Mas: Day 9 🎄🦌📚
Welcome to day 9 of A Little Bit Lit-Mas: 12 days and 12 tropes 🎄These episodes are served bite-sized because we know life during the silly season is hectic so we've kept these short and sweet so you can fit a few minutes of us into your day💕 Today we bring you... SLOW BURN ❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥 Love...
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A Little Bit Lit-Mas: Day 8 🎄🦌📚
Welcome to day 8 of A Little Bit Lit-Mas: 12 days and 12 tropes 🎄These episodes are served bite-sized because we know life during the silly season is hectic so we've kept these short and sweet so you can fit a few minutes of us into your day💕 Today we bring you... MALE/MALE (MM) ROMANCE...
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A Little Bit Lit-Mas: Day 7 🎄🦌📚
Welcome to day 7 of A Little Bit Lit-Mas: 12 days and 12 tropes 🎄These episodes are served bite-sized because we know life during the silly season is hectic so we've kept these short and sweet so you can fit a few minutes of us into your day💕 Today we bring you... HISTORICAL FICTION 👸👑 Love...
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A Little Bit Lit-Mas: Day 6 🎄🦌📚
Welcome to day 6 of A Little Bit Lit-Mas: 12 days and 12 tropes 🎄These episodes are served bite-sized because we know life during the silly season is hectic so we've kept these short and sweet so you can fit a few minutes of us into your day💕 Today we bring you... MAFIA 🔫🕴️ Love Mara and Sam…
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A Little Bit Lit-Mas: Day 5 🎄🦌📚
Welcome to day 5 of A Little Bit Lit-Mas: 12 days and 12 tropes 🎄These episodes are served bite-sized because we know life during the silly season is hectic so we've kept these short and sweet so you can fit a few minutes of us into your day💕 Today we bring you... YA FANTASY 🐉🧝♀️🧚♀️ Love...
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Welcome to A Little Bit Lit—where we binge on books, spill the tea on taboo tropes, and toast to women’s empowerment
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