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Lit Vibes Only
by Lit Vibes Only
It's time for the ultimate Battle of the Book Besties! Kelsey and Amanda love books but absolutely hate each other's taste in them. While Amanda loves to read historical fiction and mystery/thrillers, you'll find Kelsey curled up with just about any romantasy. In their "Lit it or Quit It" episodes, they are forced to read the other's favorite books and then get into heated debates about them. Will they ever find a book they both love? Or is a happy ending not in the cards for them?Listen in and choose whose side you're on! Or perhaps find yourself intrigued by a book you wouldn't normally go for. See you on Mondays!
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Podcast Update!
With Kelsey becoming a new mom, we've had to take a step back from podcasting and are reimagining what this next chapter of the Lit Vibes Only journey might look like. Tune in for all the details, and then share your ideas with us via email at [email protected] or DM us @litvibesonly (TikTok) or @litvibes only_podcast (Instagram)! This isn't the end. Just the start of a new chapter in our story!Send us Fan MailFollow us on TikTok & Youtube @litvibesonlypodcast and on Instagram @litvibesonly_podcast. You can also email us at [email protected] We'd love to hear from you!See you on Mondays!
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RERELEASE Ep. 2: Lit It or Quit It: None of This is True
[FLASHBACK EPISODE] Back by popular demand—you’re tuning into our #1 most-listened-to episode of all time!Ep. 2: Lit It or Quit It: None of This is TrueAmanda and Kelsey dive into the wild, twisty world of Lisa Jewell's None of This is True. Spoiler alert: Kelsey thinks the characters are dumber than a box of rocks, while Amanda tries to play devil's advocate!CW: There are mentions of pedophilia and domestic violence in this episode. Listener discretion advised.00:00 Welcome to Lit Vibes Only 00:30 Follow Us on Social Media 01:16 DOB of the Day 03:11 Book Talk: It Ends with Us 05:41 Lit It or Quit It? 07:04 Book Summary: None of This is True 16:46 Discussion: Predictability and Characters 21:30 Thrillers and Unreliable Narrators 30:29 Cringeworthy Beginnings and Character Critiques 31:13 Josie's Narcissism and Control Issues 31:29 Alex's Illogical Choices and Reader's Frustration 32:43 The Complex Dynamics of Alex and Nathan's Relationship 35:13 Josie's Manipulative Nature and Walter's Redemption Arc 36:27 The Problematic Portrayal of Josie and Her Mother 38:51 Character Development and Plot Weaknesses 46:15 Final Thoughts and Recommendations 47:25 Literally the Best and Literally the Worst Book Reviews 55:28 Podcast Wrap-Up and Social Media PlugsSend us Fan MailFollow us on TikTok & Youtube @litvibesonlypodcast and on Instagram @litvibesonly_podcast. You can also email us at [email protected] We'd love to hear from you!See you on Mondays!
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RERELEASE Ep. 70: Lit It or Quit It: The Love Hypothesis
[FLASHBACK EPISODE] With the movie adaptation right around the corner, we’re bringing back our deep dive into the book that started it all!Ep. 70: Lit It or Quit It: The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood Spoiler alert for Quicksilver by Callie HartJoin Kelsey and Amanda as they dissect Ali Hazelwood's The Love Hypothesis in their signature style, balancing humor and insight. Before you head to the theaters, listen in as they explore the book's charming rom-com elements, realistic depictions of women in STEM, and moments of cringe-worthy dialogue, offering a thorough review that will leave you laughing and thinking.00:00 Welcome to Lit Vibes Only! 00:47 Find Us on Socials 02:43 Current Reads 09:03 Summary of ‘The Love Hypothesis’ 18:50 Book Discussion 38:07 LITerally the Best or LITerally the Worst 51:54 Final Thoughts and Social Media PlugsSend us Fan MailFollow us on TikTok & Youtube @litvibesonlypodcast and on Instagram @litvibesonly_podcast. You can also email us at [email protected] We'd love to hear from you!See you on Mondays!
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Ep. 88: Lit It or Quit It: Yellow Wife
Amanda and Kelsey dig into Sadeqa Johnson’s Yellow Wife to decide if it’s a Lit It or Quit It. Along the way, they share current reads, unpack Phoebe’s brutal journey from the Bell Plantation to Richmond’s Devil’s Half Acre, and debate survival, colorism, and realism—then cap it off with some heated Goodreads reviews!00:00 Content Warning 00:13 Welcome to Lit Vibes Only00:30 Follow Us on Socials02:16 Our Current Reads14:02 Summary of ‘Yellow Wife’30:56 Book Discussion55:24 LITerally the Best or LITerally the Worst01:05:15 Wrap Up and Social Media PlugsSend us Fan MailFollow us on TikTok & Youtube @litvibesonlypodcast and on Instagram @litvibesonly_podcast. You can also email us at [email protected] We'd love to hear from you!See you on Mondays!
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RERELEASE Ep. 37: Lit It Or Quit It: The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters
Join Kelsey and Amanda as they dive into Amanda Peters' 'The Berry Pickers,' a poignant family saga about loss, love, and healing from Indigenous and First Nations perspectives. Hear Kelsey's comically harsh take on its 'snooze fest' pacing while Amanda defends its emotional depth.00:00 Welcome to Lit Vibes Only!00:41 Follow Us on Social Media01:49 Chit Chat w/ Amanda & Kelsey06:48 Our Current Reads13:10 Summary of ‘The Berry Pickers’19:13 Book Discussion47:00 Final Thoughts and Recommendations49:24 LITerally the Best or LITerally the Worst59:35 Closing Remarks and SocialsSend us Fan MailFollow us on TikTok & Youtube @litvibesonlypodcast and on Instagram @litvibesonly_podcast. You can also email us at [email protected] We'd love to hear from you!See you on Mondays!
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Ep. 87: Lit It or Quit It: Yesteryear By Caro Claire Burke
Kelsey and Amanda are talking all about Yesteryear —the buzzy book everyone’s reading and everyone’s arguing about. Think tradwife influencer ranch life, a twisty psychological spiral, and a narrator you absolutely cannot trust. The book besties are diving into why this story feels so uncomfortably of-the-moment. If you love a book that’s messy, provocative, and impossible to look away from, press play now—then tell us if you’re Team Lit It or Team Quit It, because we NEED your take!00:00 Welcome to Lit Vibes Only00:31 Follow Us on Socials03:05 Our Current Reads10:27 Summary of ‘Yesteryear’22:59 Book Discussion47:50 LITerally the Best or LITerally the Worst56:10 Wrap Up and Social Media PlugsSend us Fan MailFollow us on TikTok & Youtube @litvibesonlypodcast and on Instagram @litvibesonly_podcast. You can also email us at [email protected] We'd love to hear from you!See you on Mondays!
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Ep. 86: Lit It or Quit It: Heir by Sabaa Tahir
Dive into the mystical world of Sabaa Tahir's Heir with Amanda and Kelsey on Lit Vibes Only! They're breaking down the intricate characters, jaw-dropping twists, and the lore-heavy universe, all to decide if it's a Lit It or Quit It.00:00 Welcome to Lit Vibes Only01:02 Follow Us on Socials03:04 Our Current Reads07:52 Summary of ‘Heir’22:44 Book Discussion38:44 LITerally the Best or LITerally the Worst55:42 Wrap Up and Social Media PlugsSend us Fan MailFollow us on TikTok & Youtube @litvibesonlypodcast and on Instagram @litvibesonly_podcast. You can also email us at [email protected] We'd love to hear from you!See you on Mondays!
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Ep. 85: Lit It or Quit It: My Husband's Wife by Alice Feeney
Amanda and Kelsey go full twist-chasing on Alice Feeney’s My Husband’s Wife, unpacking the creepy identity swap, revenge plot, and jaw-dropping reveals to decide if it’s a lit it or a quit it. Along the way, they share current reads, debate what works (and what doesn’t) in a multi-POV thriller, and read the wildest Goodreads reviews. 00:00 Welcome to Lit Vibes00:24 Find Us on Socials16:46 Summary of ‘My Husband’s Wife’28:06 Book Discussion28:06 What Worked and Creepy Bits49:04 LITerally the Best or LITerally the Worst59:48 Wrap Up And Social Media PlugsSend us Fan MailFollow us on TikTok & Youtube @litvibesonlypodcast and on Instagram @litvibesonly_podcast. You can also email us at [email protected] We'd love to hear from you!See you on Mondays!
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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 Reads13:58 Summary of ‘This Woven Kingdom’27:00 Book Discussion46:44 LITerally the Best or LITerally the Worst01:00:41 Wrap Up and Social Media PlugsSend us Fan MailFollow us on TikTok & Youtube @litvibesonlypodcast and on Instagram @litvibesonly_podcast. You can also email us at [email protected] We'd love to hear from you!See you on Mondays!
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It's time for the ultimate Battle of the Book Besties! Kelsey and Amanda love books but absolutely hate each other's taste in them. While Amanda loves to read historical fiction and mystery/thrillers, you'll find Kelsey curled up with just about any romantasy. In their "Lit it or Quit It" episodes, they are forced to read the other's favorite books and then get into heated debates about them. Will they ever find a book they both love? Or is a happy ending not in the cards for them?Listen in and choose whose side you're on! Or perhaps find yourself intrigued by a book you wouldn't normally go for. See you on Mondays!
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