This week on the podcast, Angela is joined once again by Sheila Heti, whose book, Pure Color, is available now. Sheila is also the author of many other books, including How Should a Person Be? and Motherhood.This episode is about beards, birds, fish, and which one you are. Sheila and Angie also talk about being critical, not wanting to be 18 again, and why looking at your phone may be as important as looking at the sky. Delightfully, they are jointed by Feldman, Sheila's loyal dog who is asleep ...
Feb 22, 2022•38 min
Valentine's Day has got Angela thinking about an old conversation with philosopher Alain De Botton:If you've ever been in love, had your heart broken, been in a relationship, or yearned for one, this week's episode is for you -- in other words, if you're a human, you'll benefit from listening to the wise words of world-renowned philosopher and writer Alain de Botton.Next week: Sheila Heti, and God's first draft. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...
Feb 14, 2022•35 min•Ep. 35
This week on Lit Up, Angela speaks with comedian, podcaster, actor, and her friend Maeve Higgins. Angie and Maeve talk about her big family, how going back to school to study migration has influenced her comedy, and about the time she accidentally ingested THC. She also unmasks Angie as a loving friend who nevertheless finds any opportunity to give Maeve a hard time.Maeve's book, Tell Everyone On This Train I Love Them, is available now, and you can purchase it wherever you get your books.Next W...
Feb 08, 2022•42 min•Ep. 34
This week on the pod, Angela speaks with Wajahat Ali, author of the new book Go Back To Where You Came From and Other Helpful Recommendations On How To Become American.Angie and Wajahat talk about how it took 3 months (but really forty years) to write the first draft of his book, how his sense of humor landed him love, and what being Muslim in America looks like after 9/11.Go Back To Where You Came From and Other Helpful Recommendations On How To Become American is available now. Click to purcha...
Jan 25, 2022•33 min•Ep. 33
It's a new year, and we're so excited to be joined by HIllary Kelly, a book and TV critic at Vulture, The New Yorker, and LA Times. Angela and Hillary talk about the books they missed in 2021, and what to look forward to in 2022. They also talk about the hype machine, talking about books others pretend to like, how doing a profile of Claire Vaye Watkins helped her get over her own fears, and why she doesn't know what books about happy people want from her.Books discussed in this episode:Bewilder...
Jan 11, 2022•34 min•Ep. 32
Angela and Liam, our producer, finally met in person this week after over a year of working on the pod together! Angie and Liam jumped on the mics to talk about some of their great memories from a year of podcasting. Then they give you a Christmas present (scroll down in the feed to see what it is!).All the episodes we talked about are available at lituppodcast.com or wherever you like to listen!(PS You may occasionally hear an echo of Liam. Technical issue on our end. Blame the eggnog.) Adverti...
Dec 21, 2021•23 min•Ep. 31
This week on the podcast Angela chats with Uli Beutter Cohen, who spent the last 7 years riding the subway and asking people what they were reading. This led to her acclaimed Instagram account Subway Book Review, and her new book Between The Lines: Stories From The Underground. Angie and Uli discuss their favorite subway stations (obviously), the need for Savasana, and what the next 10 thousand years might look like.We'll be back in two weeks with a Christmas present for you. Advertising Inquiri...
Dec 07, 2021•50 min•Ep. 30
This week Angela talks to Ann Patchett about her book These Precious Days. Angie and Ann discuss her remarkable friendship with Sooki Raphael, whose work graces the cover of Ann's book. They also talk about why writing about happy people seems like a radical thing to do lately. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 23, 2021•46 min•Ep. 29
This week Angela talks to model, entrepreneur and writer Emily Ratajkowski. She's written a new book called 'My Body,' that delves into the way Emily's image has been bought and sold, and the way this has impacted her. Angie and Emily talked about what feminism is, the role of mothers in how we see ourselves, and the writers they both love.You can purchase 'My Body' via the link on our website, LitUpPodcast.comNext time on Lit Up: Ann Patchett on These Precious Days. Advertising Inquiries: https...
Nov 09, 2021•28 min•Ep. 28
It's a big week here at Lit Up. Angie sits down with Brendan Borrell, author of The First Shots, The Epic Rivalries and Heroic Science Behind the Race to the Coronavirus Vaccine, a book she is publishing through her job as Editorial Director at Sugar23 books. The First Shots bring us inside the world of the vaccine race, and will soon be adapted for HBO by Adam McKay (Succession, The Big Short, Anchorman). You can purchase the book via the link on our website, lituppodcast.comIn two weeks: Emily...
Oct 26, 2021•44 min•Ep. 27
This week on Lit Up, Angela brings on Esquire editor Adrienne Westenfeld to talk about the books you should read this Fall. Adrienne and Angie also talk about TV, Hobbits, the changing ways men are writing about masculinity, and a lot more.You can read Adrienne's writing in Esquire and on esquire.comNext week: Brendan Borrell and The First Shots, his book about the COVID vaccine race. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Oct 19, 2021•39 min•Ep. 26
This week Angela welcomes Christine Pride and Jo Piazza on Lit Up to talk about their new book, We Are Not Like Them. They talk about their own interracial friendship, how it informed their book, and what it's like to write with another person.We Are Not Like Them is available now, and you can purchase it via the link on our website, LitUpPodcast.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Oct 12, 2021•46 min•Ep. 25
This week, Angela welcomes actor, director, writer, TV show host, and Instagram’s favorite bartender Stanley Tucci to Lit Up. Angie and Stanley talk about food (of course), living in Italy, and how you should always talk to whoever’s next to you.Stanley’s book, Taste, is available now, and you can purchase it via the link on our website, LitUpPodcast.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Oct 05, 2021•37 min•Ep. 24
This week, Angela welcomes her old friend and colleague Annie Daly on the podcast to chat about her new book Destination Wellness. They talk about the commercialization of wellness, the origin of the term self-care, and that time they crashed a wedding. They also talk about how to be a better traveler.Annie’s book is available now, and you can purchase it via the link on our website, LitUpPodcast.comNext week: The Tooch. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted on Acast. See ac...
Sep 28, 2021•41 min•Ep. 23
For the past 5 years, a mysterious figure has been tricking agents, famous authors, book scouts, and other unwitting participants into sending them their precious manuscripts. New York Magazine writer Reeves Wiedeman began an obsessive, exhaustive to figure out who this person is. Angie and Reeves talk about the exhaustive work (and danger) that went into finding the spine collector, as well as his book Billion Dollar Loser, The Epic Rise and Spectacular Fall of Adam Neuman and Wework. Advertisi...
Sep 21, 2021•35 min•Ep. 22
With fall here in the US, and much of the world going in and out of lockdown, Angela is feeling like it’s a moment of transition, so she decided to talk to a friend and colleague for guidance. Liz Plosser is the Editor in Chief of Women’s Health, and she’s written a new book called Own Your Morning. Angie and Liz talk about changing routines, how your personal life can bring joy to your work zoom meeting, and how to survive working next to your partner.Let us know about your moment of transition...
Sep 14, 2021•41 min•Ep. 21
Angie misses New York. Yes, she still lives there, but she's missing the beautiful chaos of life before the pandemic in New York. Maybe that's why she decided to share one of her favorite episodes with the quintessential New Yorker Parker Posey. If you're a lucky New Yorker, you saw her walking in the East Village, crossing the street in a turban or with her little dog Gracie.Back in 2019, before the pandemic, Angie and Parker got together at an energetic New York spot to talk about her memoir, ...
Aug 31, 2021•54 min•Ep. 20
For the next couple weeks, we’re going into the archives to give you some of our most requested episodes. This week, Angie talks with National Book Award Finalist Min Jin Lee about her smash novel Pachinko. It’s a timely conversation about complicated history and the experience of people who are persecuted where they live and have no choice but to flee.Next we’ll be revisiting Angela’s conversation with the one-and-only Parker Posey! Please tell your book-loving friends and family all about Lit ...
Aug 24, 2021•48 min•Ep. 19
This week on the podcast, Angela speaks with Katie Kitamura, author of the new novel Intimacies. Katie and Angie talk about how novels become different things once they are written, what it’s like being married to a writer, and catching your students on YouTube.Katie's new novel, Intimacies, is available now and you can purchase via the link on our website, LitUpPodcast.com. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Aug 17, 2021•41 min•Ep. 18
This week on the podcast, Angela speaks with Meredith Westgate, author of the new novel The Shimmering State. Meredith and Angie talk about the pitfalls of sharing too much with your partner, the power dynamics in Hollywood for young women, and the power of dance.You can purchase Meredith's debut novel, The Shimmering State, via the link on our website, LitUpPodcast.com. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Aug 10, 2021•31 min•Ep. 17
This week on the podcast, Angela speaks with Azareen Van Der Vliet Oloomi, author of Call me Zebra and her new novel Savage Tongues. Azareen tells Angie about traveling with healing in mind, how mothers and daughters speak to one another, and the way riding a horse makes her feel. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 03, 2021•37 min•Ep. 16
This week on the podcast, Angela speaks with Stephanie Danler, author of the best seller Sweetbitter and her new memoir Stray. Stephanie tells Angela about confronting her past, the dangers of magical thinking, and the value of gentleness.Stray is available now and you can purchase it via the link on our website, LitUpPodcast.com.Lit Up is a podcast from Sugar23. It's hosted by Angela Ledgerwood and produced by Liam Billingham. Mike Mayer and Michael Sugar are the executive producers. This week'...
Jul 27, 2021•38 min•Ep. 15
This week on the podcast, Angela speaks with Raven Leilani author of the award-winning book Luster. Raven tells Angie about her obsession with painting, writing as the act of speaking to your past self and failure being integral to making art. They also talk about Six Flags as a romantic destination.Luster is available now and you can purchase it via the link on our website, LitUpPodcast.comLit Up is a podcast from Sugar23. It's hosted by Angela Ledgerwood and produced by Liam Billingham. Mike M...
Jul 20, 2021•41 min•Ep. 14
This week on the podcast, Angela speaks with Lisa Taddeo, author of the best-selling book Three Women and the new novel Animal. Angie and Lisa chat about being obsessed with their moms, jealousy between women, and the wisdom of French actresses. Lisa's book, Animal, is available now, and there's a link to purchase via our website, LitUpPodcast.comLit Up is hosted by Angela Ledgerwood. It's produced by Liam Billingham. Mike Mayer and Michael Sugar are the executive producers. The theme music is b...
Jul 13, 2021•38 min•Ep. 13
This week on the podcast, Angela speaks with her friend Laura Dave, author of the best-selling book The Last Thing He Told Me. Angie and Laura talk about being the hero of your own story, writing to Bruce Springsteen songs, and how every book is a love letter.We're off next week, but we'll be back the week after! Have a great holiday weekend. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 29, 2021•39 min•Ep. 12
This week on the podcast, Angela speaks with writer, poet, and immigrant justice organizer Gabriela Garcia, author of Of Women and Salt. Angie and Gabriela talk about the best intentions of mothers, machismo, and the importance of The Babysitter’s Club in Gabriela’s life.You can purchase Gabriela's book, Of Woman and Salt, via the link on our website, LitUpPodcast.com, and read more of her work at gabrielagarciawriter.com. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted on Acast. See ...
Jun 22, 2021•32 min•Ep. 11
This week on the podcast, Angela meets up IN PERSON with her friend Trent Preszler. He’s a winemaker, wooden boat builder, and author of the memoir Little and Often. Angie and Trent discuss what Trent learned about himself in the wake of his father’s passing, and how a beat up wooden toolbox changed his life.Little and Often is available now, and you can purchase it via the link on our website, LitUp Podcast.com. You can follow him on instagram @preszlerwoodshop.Lit Up is a Podcast from Sugar23....
Jun 15, 2021•53 min•Ep. 10
This week on Lit Up, Angela welcomes poet, clinical psychologist and author Hala Alyan. Her new novel, The Arsonist’s City, is about a family spread between Lebanon and the US who come together after the death of their family’s patriarch. Angie and Hala talk about messy family dramas, the charged history of the Middle East, and how to cope in times of uncertainty.The Arsonist's City can be purchased via the link on our (new!) website, lituppodcast.com, and you can learn more about Hala and her w...
Jun 08, 2021•37 min•Ep. 9
This week on the podcast, Angela welcomes Clint Smith, author of How the Word is Passed: A Reckoning with the History of Slavery Across America. Clint shares stories about the places he visited and people he met on his mission to understand the legacy of slavery in the US. Angie and Clint also talk about the gift of poetry, how much we can learn about the past by talking to our elders, and, the best kind of jokes, according to his kids.How The Word is Passed is available now, and you can purchas...
Jun 01, 2021•40 min•Ep. 8
This week, Angela welcomes Lauren Oyler to the podcast. They talk about dumb ex-boyfriends, apocalyptic mindsets, and why depressing books make them feel in step with the world. They also talk about Lauren’s new book, Fake Accounts.Fake Accounts is available now, and you can purchase it via the link on our website, LitUpPodcast.com. You can learn more about Lauren's writing at laurenoyler.com and follow her on twitter @LaurenOyler.Lit Up is a Podcast from Sugar23. It is hosted by Angela Ledgerwo...
May 25, 2021•38 min•Ep. 7
