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Now This Is Lit: A Star Wars Podcast

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Now This Is Lit is a podcast celebrating Star Wars books of all shapes and sizes. In an ongoing series of interviews, discussions, and deep dives into the rapidly expanding world of Star Wars storytelling, the show invites Star Wars readers and creators to share their love of Star Wars through its books, short stories, comics, and more.

Everything you've ever wanted to know about Star Wars literature, the people who make it, and the fans who celebrate it, you'll find it here.

Follow NTIL on Twitter: https://twitter.com/starwarslitpod
Inquiries: starwarslitpod@gmail.com
Follow Star Wars Book Reviews on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/starwarsbookreviews/

Meg Dowell is a journalist, photographer, book reviewer, and Star Wars fan. She has made guest appearances on over a dozen podcasts and is the creator and host of Starbird Dawn, a podcast about finding hope in the stories of Star Wars.

Follow Meg on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MegDowell
Read Meg's interviews, articles and more: https://muckrack.com/meg-dowell
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Episodes

Star Wars Hunters: Battle for the Arena - Spoiler-Free Book Review

A spoiler-free Star Wars Hunters: Battle for the Arena book review for those who haven't picked up the book yet but are curious about what may be inside it. You can get your physical copy here: https://bookshop.org/a/55245/9781368076036 Find a transcript of this episode here: https://starwarslitpod.substack.com/ Get your first Star Wars audiobook free when you sign up for an Audible trial here: http://www.audibletrial.com/faraway Now This Is Lit is a podcast celebrating Star Wars books of all sh...

Mar 14, 20238 min

Interview: Sam Maggs Talks Merrin, Battle Scars, and Expanding the Star Wars Universe

Host Meg Dowell sits down with author Sam Maggs for a chat about writing in fictional universes, Star Wars storytelling, Jedi: Battle Scars, and more. You can get your physical copy here: https://bookshop.org/a/55245/9780593598603 Find a transcript of this episode here: https://starwarslitpod.substack.com/ Get your first Star Wars audiobook free when you sign up for an Audible trial here: http://www.audibletrial.com/faraway Now This Is Lit is a podcast celebrating Star Wars books of all shapes a...

Mar 07, 202321 min

Star Wars Jedi: Battle Scars - Spoiler-Free Book Review

A spoiler-free Star Wars Jedi: Battle Scars book review for those who haven't picked up the book yet but are curious about what may be inside it. You can get your physical copy here: https://bookshop.org/a/55245/9780593598603 Find a transcript of this episode here: https://starwarslitpod.substack.com/ Get your first Star Wars audiobook free when you sign up for an Audible trial here: http://www.audibletrial.com/faraway Now This Is Lit is a podcast celebrating Star Wars books of all shapes and si...

Feb 28, 20238 min

Star Wars: The High Republic - Path of Deceit - FULL SPOILER Discussion

Host Meg Dowell sits down with a fellow High Republic enthusiast for a full spoiler discussion on PATH OF DECEIT by Tessa Gratton and Justina Ireland. Find a transcript of this episode here: https://starwarslitpod.substack.com/ Get your first Star Wars audiobook free when you sign up for an Audible trial here: http://www.audibletrial.com/faraway Now This Is Lit is a podcast celebrating Star Wars books of all shapes and sizes. In an ongoing series of interviews, discussions, and deep dives into t...

Feb 21, 20231 hr 5 min

Falling In Love With Lost Stars

Host Meg Dowell invites A Larger View of the Force back onto the show (again) for a Star Wars book discussion all about Lost Stars by Claudia Gray. Find a transcript of this episode here: https://starwarslitpod.substack.com/ Get your first Star Wars audiobook free when you sign up for an Audible trial here: http://www.audibletrial.com/faraway Now This Is Lit is a podcast celebrating Star Wars books of all shapes and sizes. In an ongoing series of interviews, discussions, and deep dives into the ...

Feb 14, 20231 hr 18 min

Star Wars Reading Resolutions 2023

Host Meg Dowell invites A Larger View of the Force back onto the show to discuss their collective Star Wars reading resolutions for the year. Find a transcript of this episode here: https://starwarslitpod.substack.com/ Now This Is Lit is a podcast celebrating Star Wars books of all shapes and sizes. In an ongoing series of interviews, discussions, and deep dives into the rapidly expanding world of Star Wars storytelling, the show invites Star Wars readers and creators to share their love of Star...

Feb 07, 202341 min

Star Wars: The High Republic - Quest for the Hidden City - Spoiler-Free Book Review

A spoiler-free Star Wars: The High Republic - Quest for the Hidden City review for those who haven't picked up the book yet but are curious about what may be inside it. You can get your physical copy here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/star-wars-the-high-republic-quest-for-the-hidden-city-george-mann/18255991?ean=9781368080101 Now This Is Lit is a podcast celebrating Star Wars books of all shapes and sizes. In an ongoing series of interviews, discussions, and deep dives into the rapidly expanding...

Nov 01, 20226 min

My Favorite Star Wars Books

Host Meg Dowell returns to the studio solo to discuss her favorite Star Wars books of all time. What are yours? Learn more here: https://starwarslitpod.substack.com/ Now This Is Lit is a podcast celebrating Star Wars books of all shapes and sizes. In an ongoing series of interviews, discussions, and deep dives into the rapidly expanding world of Star Wars storytelling, the show invites Star Wars readers and creators to share their love of Star Wars through its books, short stories, comics, and m...

Oct 25, 202236 min

Unwrapping The Essential Legends Collection with Legends Lookback

Host Meg Dowell is joined by fellow Star Wars books podcaster Jared to discuss The Essential Legends Collection. What is it? Why is it great? Are these books worth collecting? Did you really think we'd say no? Learn more and get yours here: https://starwarslitpod.substack.com/ Now This Is Lit is a podcast celebrating Star Wars books of all shapes and sizes. In an ongoing series of interviews, discussions, and deep dives into the rapidly expanding world of Star Wars storytelling, the show invites...

Oct 18, 20221 hr 8 min

NYCC 2022 Recap: New Star Wars Books Are (Always) Coming

Host Meg Dowell recaps the NYCC 2022 Star Wars book announcements and more. Find a transcript of this episode here: https://starwarslitpod.substack.com/ Stay informed - resources: https://twitter.com/aDillonDev/status/1364580249716088838 https://twitter.com/bookwarspod/status/1286313972161896448 https://twitter.com/southerncynic/status/1175499363344429057 https://twitter.com/lu_sitania/status/1279520899079667713 http://toschestation.net/book-wars-pod-episode-123-is-it-creamy-tho/ Now This Is Lit...

Oct 11, 202218 min

Star Wars: The High Republic - Path of Deceit - Spoiler-Free Book Review

A spoiler-free Star Wars: The High Republic - Path of Deceit review for those who haven't picked up the book yet but are curious about what may be inside it. You can get your physical copy here:https://bookshop.org/a/55245/9781368076128 Find a transcript of this episode here: https://starwarslitpod.substack.com/ Now This Is Lit is a podcast celebrating Star Wars books of all shapes and sizes. In an ongoing series of interviews, discussions, and deep dives into the rapidly expanding world of Star...

Oct 04, 20228 min

The High Republic Phase II Preview: What Could Possibly Go Wrong?

Lauren of the GALactic Podcast joins host Meg Dowell in a look-ahead to The High Republic Phase II. Books! Comics! An audio drama? Cavan Scott, please don't hurt us again. But also do. We're ready. Path of Deceit: https://bookshop.org/a/55245/9781368076128 Quest for the Hidden City: https://bookshop.org/a/55245/9781368080101 Convergence: https://bookshop.org/a/55245/9780593358634 The NTIL newsletter has everything we discuss here - and more: https://starwarslitpod.substack.com/ Now This Is Lit i...

Sep 27, 20221 hr 2 min

Star Wars: The Princess and the Scoundrel - FULL SPOILER Discussion

Host Meg Dowell is joined by another fabulous guest for a full spoiler-filled discussion of Beth Revis' Star Wars: The Princess and the Scoundrel. You can get your physical copy here: https://bookshop.org/a/55245/9780593498491 Read the NTIL newsletter here: https://starwarslitpod.substack.com/ Now This Is Lit is a podcast celebrating Star Wars books of all shapes and sizes. In an ongoing series of interviews, discussions, and deep dives into the rapidly expanding world of Star Wars storytelling,...

Sep 20, 20221 hr 13 min

Star Wars Book Q&A with A Larger View of the Force

Meg Dowell invites the host of A Larger View of the Force onto the show for a Star Wars Book Q&A. Now This Is Lit is a podcast celebrating Star Wars books of all shapes and sizes. In an ongoing series of interviews, discussions, and deep dives into the rapidly expanding world of Star Wars storytelling, the show invites Star Wars readers and creators to share their love of Star Wars through its books, short stories, comics, and more. Everything you've ever wanted to know about Star Wars liter...

Sep 13, 20221 hr

The Difference Between Star Wars Canon and Star Wars Legends

Host Meg Dowell explains the difference between Star Wars Canon and Star Wars Legends books, why the separation happened, how to tell where your Star Wars book lands, and how to classify a Star Wars film novelization. Find a transcript of this episode here: https://starwarslitpod.substack.com/ Now This Is Lit is a podcast celebrating Star Wars books of all shapes and sizes. In an ongoing series of interviews, discussions, and deep dives into the rapidly expanding world of Star Wars storytelling,...

Sep 06, 202215 min

Star Wars: Padawan - FULL SPOILER Discussion

This week, host Meg Dowell and guest Elizabeth ( @elizamreese ) discuss Kiersten White's Star Wars: Padawan. What's the best Obi-Wan era? We're thinking about recycling a lot? And we have Obitine feelings. All of us. You can get your physical copy of Padawan here: Now This Is Lit is a podcast celebrating Star Wars books of all shapes and sizes. In an ongoing series of interviews, discussions, and deep dives into the rapidly expanding world of Star Wars storytelling, the show invites Star Wars re...

Aug 30, 20221 hr 7 min

How to Start Reading Star Wars Books

Ever wanted to know how to start reading Star Wars books? Host Meg Dowell is joined by Nightsisters Podcast host Maddison to discuss both their respective Star Wars reading journeys, the best entry points for new Star Wars readers, which Star Wars books to read first, and where to buy (and borrow) Star Wars books. You can follow Maddison on Twitter @Maddie_Amidala and The Nightsisters Podcast @nightsisterspod. Find more resources and a transcript of this episode here: https://starwarslitpod.subs...

Aug 23, 202258 min

Star Wars: The Princess and the Scoundrel - Spoiler-Free Book Review

A spoiler-free Star Wars: The Princess and the Scoundrel review for those who haven't picked up the book yet but are curious about what may be inside it. You can get your physical copy here: https://bookshop.org/a/55245/9780593498491 Find a transcript of this episode here: https://starwarslitpod.substack.com/ Now This Is Lit is a podcast celebrating Star Wars books of all shapes and sizes. In an ongoing series of interviews, discussions, and deep dives into the rapidly expanding world of Star Wa...

Aug 16, 20226 min

The History and Politics of Star Wars with Chris Kempshall

Host Meg Dowell sits down with author Chris Kempshall to discuss his new book, THE HISTORY AND POLITICS OF STAR WARS: DEATH STARS AND DEMOCRACY. You can get your physical copy here: https://bookshop.org/a/55245/9781032318875 Sign up for the August 13 book launch event: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_qTr9coUpQnCja6KzJyeDVg?fbclid=IwAR1-nsU0iHZ9F8B1sDPszH48MN2fjmjmP2F-Nf1_z0gZgO2NGwHL4u-Qt0w Now This Is Lit is a podcast celebrating Star Wars books of all shapes and sizes. In an ongoin...

Aug 09, 202243 min

Star Wars: Padawan - Spoiler-Free Book Review

A spoiler-free Star Wars: Padawan review for those who haven't picked up the book yet but are curious about what may be inside it. You can get your physical copy here: https://bookshop.org/a/55245/9781368023498 Find a transcript of this episode here: https://starwarslitpod.substack.com/ Now This Is Lit is a podcast celebrating Star Wars books of all shapes and sizes. In an ongoing series of interviews, discussions, and deep dives into the rapidly expanding world of Star Wars storytelling, the sh...

Aug 02, 20227 min

Roseanne A. Brown Discusses Rey, Trauma, and "Through the Turbulence"

Host Meg Dowell sits down with Stories of Jedi and Sith contributor Roseanne A. Brown, whose short story "Through the Turbulence" rounds out the anthology with a tale of hope, self-discovery, and strength. Roseanne A. Brown is the author of A Song of Wraiths and Ruin, A Psalm of Storms and Silence, and other novels. Her short story “Into the Turbulence” appeared in 2022’s Star Wars: Stories of Jedi and Sith, available now wherever books are sold. Special thanks to Roseanne Brown, Litzky PR and D...

Jul 26, 202217 min

This Is Where the Fun Begins

Now This Is Lit officially launches on August 2. Follow the show wherever you get your podcasts, and prepare for the most informative -- and the most fun -- Star Wars books podcast you've ever heard. Now This Is Lit is a podcast celebrating Star Wars books of all shapes and sizes. In an ongoing series of interviews, discussions, and deep dives into the rapidly expanding world of Star Wars storytelling, the show invites Star Wars readers and creators to share their love of Star Wars through its b...

Jul 17, 20224 min
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