It's Lit!

It’s Lit! is a series of smart, funny video essays from PBS Digital Studios.

Episodes

  • How Manga Took Over American Bookshelves: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    How Manga Took Over American Bookshelves

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    Astro Boy, Dragon Ball, Akira, Sailor Moon, Demon Slayer, Death Note.
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    Are Graphic Novels... Novels?

    S2 Ep11 |
    We're breaking down how the graphic novel went from the comic book store to the classroom.
  • The It’s Lit! Musical Episode: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    The It’s Lit! Musical Episode

    S2 Ep8 |
    A lot of the bread and butter of musical theater is built off of books!
  • The (Stephen) King of Horror: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    The (Stephen) King of Horror

    S2 Ep10 |
    We lead you through the dark and twisted world of Uncle Stevie, the King of Horror.
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    The Fiery History of Banned Books

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    Let's explore how the seemingly innocuous book has survived centuries of the ban hammer.
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    War and Peace and Everything Else

    S2 Ep7 |
    In this day and age of publishing, books like War & Peace are something of a relic.
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    The Constructed Languages of JRR Tolkien

    S2 Ep6 |
    A less-discussed aspect of Tolkien is the way he used constructed language in his writing.
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    The Byronic Hero: Isn’t it Byronic?

    S2 Ep5 |
    Brooding, sensual, violent, intelligent, and single-minded.
  • Afrofuturism: From Books to Blockbusters: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Afrofuturism: From Books to Blockbusters

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    What is Afro-Futurism and what is its place in Black storytelling?

Specials

  • The Beauty and Anguish of Les Misérables!: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    The Beauty and Anguish of Les Misérables!

    On this special episode of It’s Lit! we explore how Les Mis became both a national anthem.

About It's Lit!

It’s Lit! is a series of smart, funny video essays from PBS Digital Studios about our favorite books and why we love to read. Hosted by Lindsay Ellis, the series delves into topics like the evolution of YA, how science fiction mirrors our own anxieties, and why the book is sometimes just a _bit_ better than the movie.

Extras