Dear Literature
Welcome to Dear Literature, a new podcast where two friends, Alyssa and Vanessa, discuss books, writing, and publishing.
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032: Buddy Reads: All the Rage
June 28th, 2022
In this episode, Vanessa and Alyssa discuss All the Rage by Rosamond S. King (Nightboat Books). V-book: https://rosamondsking.black/V-Book
CN: …
031: Dear Literature Check-In
June 14th, 2022
In this episode, Alyssa and Vanessa chat about post-grad life, including current/recent reads, planned writing projects, employment, hobbies, and …
030: Buddy Reads: Disability Visibility
March 29th, 2022
In this episode, Alyssa and Vanessa discuss Disability Visibility: First-Person Stories From The Twenty-First Century, edited by Alice Wong (Vintage).
Essays Discussed:
“The Erasure of Indigenous People in Chronic …
029: First-Half 2022 Releases
February 1st, 2022
Vanessa and Alyssa discuss their more anticipated releases for the first half of 2022
028: Dear Literature 2021 Wrap-Up
January 11th, 2022
In this episode, Alyssa and Vanessa review their 2021 in books and writing.
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/dearlitpod
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027: Buddy Reads: Multiply/Divide
December 28th, 2021
Vanessa and Alyssa discuss Multiply/Divide: On the American Real and Surreal by Wendy S. Walters (Sarabande Books).
CN: Racism (anti-Black), …
026: Publishing Supply Chain
November 23rd, 2021
In this episode, Alyssa and Vanessa discuss the global supply chain issues and how they're affecting the book publishing industry.
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/dearlitpod
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025: Buddy Reads: The All-Consuming World by Cassandra Khaw
November 16th, 2021
For this week's Buddy Reads, Vanessa and Alyssa discuss recent science fiction release The All-Consuming World by Cassandra Khaw (they/them) from …
024: On Writing Workshops
November 16th, 2021
In this episode, Alyssa and Vanessa talk about their experiences in writing workshops.
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/dearlitpod
Media:
Sonnets by Bernadette Mayer (Tender Buttons)
023: Buddy Reads: Ace of Spades
October 5th, 2021
Vanessa and Alyssa discuss YA thriller Ace of Spades by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé in this week's Buddy Reads.
CN: Racism and white supremacy …
022: Dear Literature's 1st Birthday!
September 21st, 2021
In this episode, Alyssa and Vanessa celebrate one year of hosting Dear Literature by answering listener questions about the podcast.
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/dearlitpod
021: Being Multigenre Writers
September 7th, 2021
Vanessa and Alyssa discuss what it's like writing across multiple genres including fiction, poetry, nonfiction, and journalism.
Linktree: …
020: Buddy Reads: Sabrina & Corina
August 24th, 2021
In this episode, Alyssa and Vanessa discuss Sabrina & Corina: Stories by Kali Fajardo-Anstine (One World / Random House Books).
CN by story:
1.) "Sugar Babies": Abandonment, human remains
2.) "Sabrina & …
019: Reimagining Books Into Other Media
August 10th, 2021
This week Vanessa and Alyssa reimagine some of their favorite books into other mediums.
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/dearlitpod
018: Buddy Reads: Yolk
July 27th, 2021
In this episode, Alyssa and Vanessa discuss Yolk by Mary H.K. Choi (Simon & Schuster).
CN: Disordered eating, body dysmorphia/fatphobia, terminal …
016: Buddy Reads: The Chosen and the Beautiful
June 30th, 2021
In this episode, Alyssa and Vanessa discuss The Chosen and the Beautiful by Nghi Vo (Tordotcom).
CN: Xenophobia / racism (anti-Asian), sexual …
Bonus: Buddy Reads: The Comedown
June 25th, 2021
In this episode, Alyssa and Vanessa discuss Justin Marks's poetry collection, The Comedown.
015: Mid-Year Check In
June 15th, 2021
After a brief hiatus, Vanessa and Alyssa are back to discuss what they've been up to, where they are, and some plans for the future.
About us: https://linktr.ee/dearlitpod
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Spring Hiatus Announcement
May 22nd, 2021
Hello, bookwyrms! We at Dear Literature will be going on a short hiatus. We will return with new episodes in mid to late June. Until next time, happy reading!
014: Speculative Fiction Recommendations ('Sup, Nerds)
May 4th, 2021
In this episode, Alyssa and Vanessa geek out about works of science fiction, fantasy, and horror.
Note: There are some minor audio issues in this episode. Thank you for listening, and May the Fourth be with you.
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013: Buddy Reads: Wound from the Mouth of a Wound
April 20th, 2021
In this episode, Alyssa and Vanessa discuss Wound from the Mouth of a Wound by torrin a. greathouse (Milkweed Editions).
CN: Rape, child abuse, …
012: Poetry Recommendations
April 6th, 2021
In this episode, Alyssa and Vanessa discuss some of their favorite poetry collections.
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/dearlitpod
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Bonus: Dear Lit
April 1st, 2021
In this episode, Alyssa and Vanessa discuss... well, you'll have to listen to find out.
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/dearlitpod
011: Publishing Tropes & Trends
March 23rd, 2021
Vanessa and Alyssa deep dive into some old favorites from the past decade to discuss publishing tropes & trends.
Linktree: …
010: Buddy Reads: World of Wonders
March 9th, 2021
Vanessa and Alyssa get excited about the natural world with Aimee Nezhukumatathil's World of Wonders: In Praise of Fireflies, Whale Sharks, and Other Astonishments.
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/dearlitpod
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009: Genre Swap Recommendations
February 23rd, 2021
In this episode, Alyssa and Vanessa recommend books to one another based on what genres they want to read more of.
Linktree: …
008: Buddy Reads: Bestiary
February 9th, 2021
In this episode, Alyssa and Vanessa discuss K-Ming Chang's debut novel, Bestiary.
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007: First-Half 2021 Releases
January 26th, 2021
In this episode, Vanessa and Alyssa get hyped for books releasing in the first half of the year.
Music by Ben Sulzinsky
Instagram: @dearlitpod
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006: 2020 Wrap-Up
December 22nd, 2020
In this episode, Vanessa and Alyssa review their 2020 in books and writing.
Music by Ben Sulzinsky
Instagram: @dearlitpod | @sea_of_sirens (Vanessa)
005: Bookshelf Backlist
December 8th, 2020
In this episode, Vanessa and Alyssa discuss books that have been collecting dust on their shelves.
Music by Ben Sulzinsky
Instagram: @dearlitpod | …
004: Buddy Reads: The Song of Achilles
December 1st, 2020
During this episode of Buddy Reads, Vanessa and Alyssa discuss The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller (Ecco Press).
Music by Ben Sulzinsky
Books …
003: Reading and Writing While in School
November 10th, 2020
In this week's episode, Vanessa and Alyssa discuss what their typical university lives are like and what it's like to balance reading and writing in …
002: Buddy Reads: Truly Devious
October 27th, 2020
In this episode, Alyssa and Vanessa discuss Maureen Johnson's Young Adult mystery novel Truly Devious.
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Bonus: Spooky Bookish Media
October 13th, 2020
For this spooky season, Vanessa and Alyssa suggest some haunting books and podcasts.
Media Mentioned:
001: Who We Are (As Readers & Writers)
October 6th, 2020
In this week's episode, Vanessa and Alyssa introduce who they are as humans, readers, and writers.
Music by Ben Sulzinsky.
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000: Second-Half 2020 Releases
September 22nd, 2020
In this pilot episode of Dear Literature, Vanessa and Alyssa discuss the books releasing in the second half of 2020 that they're excited for.
Music …
Trailer: Dear Literature
September 18th, 2020
Welcome to Dear Literature, a new podcast where two friends, Alyssa and Vanessa, discuss books, writing, and publishing.
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