Delve into the darkly lit world of horror literature with us! This month, we conclude our season on a suitably Gothic note with The Silent Companions by Laura Purcell.Next month, we’ll be posting our list of the six books for next season. Join

Ep62 A Head Full of Ghosts by Paul Tremblay

Nov 13th, 2023 47m 17s

Delve into the darkly lit world of horror literature with us! This month, we look to the ghosts of our past with A Head Full of Ghosts by Paul Tremblay.Next month, we’ll be reading The Silent Companions by Laura Purcell. Join us in the reading

Ep61 All Hallows by Christopher Golden

Oct 13th, 2023 48m 36s

Delve into the darkly lit world of horror literature with us! This month, we experience the bitter and the sweet of October 31st with All Hallows by Christopher Golden.Next month, we’ll be reading A Head Full of Ghosts by Paul Tremblay. Join us

Ep60 Theme Music by T. Marie Vandelly

Sep 13th, 2023 54m 3s

Delve into the darkly lit world of horror literature with us! This month, we have an axe to grind with Theme Music by T. Marie Vandelly.Next month, we’ll be reading All Hallows by Christopher Golden. Join us in the reading and send your comment

Ep 59 Our Share of Night by Mariana Enriquez

Aug 13th, 2023 43m 41s

Delve into the darkly lit world of horror literature with us! This month, we attempt to interpret the Darkness with Our Share of Night by Mariana Enriquez.Next month, we’ll be reading Theme Music by T. Marie Vandelly. Join us in the reading and

Ep58 Earthlings by Sayaka Murata

Jul 13th, 2023 51m 4s

Delve into the darkly lit world of horror literature with us! This month, we try in vain to pronounce the name of our home planet with Earthlings by Sayaka Murata.Next month, we’ll be reading Our Share of Night by Mariana Enriquez. Join us in t

Darkly Lit 2023 Book Discussion

Jun 21st, 2023 33m 9s

The curators of the library gather to discuss which books they've brought to the table and what to expect as we turn a new page of Darkly Lit.Join us on July 13th as we begin the season with Earthlings by Sayaka Murata. CONTENT WARNING: Earthli

Darkly Lit 2023 Reading List

Jun 13th, 2023 2m 31s

A new season begins! The Pasta Shade makes an appearance to tell you all about the format of the show, and what we will be reading during the next six months. Discussions will release as follows: July - Earthlings by Sayaka Murata August - Our

Darkly Lit Bonus - Darkly Undercooked Jaymeson Pie

Jun 6th, 2023 1h 31m

Delve into the darkly lit world of… Wait, what’s going on here?

Ep56 Feathers and Teeth by Charise Castro Smith

May 13th, 2023 38m 5s

Delve into the darkly lit world of horror literature with us! This month, the play’s the thing with Feathers and Teeth by Charise Castro Smith.We’re changing up our format starting in July, so stay until the end for more details, and look for a

Ep56 Empire of Wild by Cherie Dimaline

Apr 13th, 2023 46m 24s

Delve into the darkly lit world of horror literature with us! This month, we confront the beast within with Empire of Wild by Cherie Dimaline.Next month, we’ll be reading the play Feathers and Teeth by Charise Castro Smith. Join us in the readi

Ep55 Dirty Heads by Aaron Dries

Feb 14th, 2023 52m 44s

Delve into the darkly lit world of horror literature with us! This month, we face our closet monsters with Dirty Heads by Aaron Dries.We’re taking March off, so join us in April when we discuss Empire of Wild by Cherie Dimaline. Join us in the

Ep54 Coraline by Neil Gaiman

Jan 13th, 2023 46m

Delve into the darkly lit world of horror literature with us! This month, we’ll make up a song about Coraline by Neil Gaiman.Next month, we’ll discuss Dirty Heads by Aaron Dries. Join us in the reading and send your comments, questions or relat

Ep53 The Visitor by Sergio Gomez

Dec 13th, 2022 41m 19s

Delve into the darkly lit world of horror literature with us! This month, we witness a very deadly Christmas with The Visitor by Sergio Gomez.Next month, we’ll discuss Coraline by Neil Gaiman. Join us in the reading and send your comments, ques

Ep 52 Sacculina by Philip Fraccassi

Nov 13th, 2022 30m

Delve into the darkly lit world of horror literature with us! This month, we become lost at sea with Sacculina by Philip Fraccassi.Next month, we’ll discuss The Visitor by Sergio Gomez. Join us in the reading and send your comments, questions o

Ep51 The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson

Oct 13th, 2022 51m 40s

Delve into the darkly lit world of horror literature with us! This month, we step back in time to the wonders and horrors of Chicago, 1893 with The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson.Next month, we’ll discuss Sacculina by Philip Fraccassi.

Ep50 Remina by Junji Ito

Aug 13th, 2022 47m 58s

Delve into the darkly lit world of horror literature with us! This month, we get our licks in with Remina by Junji Ito.We will be taking September off, but please join us in October when we discuss The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson. Jo

Ep 49 The Monster of Elendhaven by Jennifer Giesbrecht

Jul 13th, 2022 40m 34s

Delve into the darkly lit world of horror literature with us! This month, we pull ourselves out of the black ocean with The Monster of Elendhaven by Jennifer Giesbrecht.Next month, we’ll discuss Remina by Junji Ito. Join us in the reading and s

Ep48 The Summer People by Shirley Jackson

Jun 13th, 2022 45m 3s

Delve into the darkly lit world of horror literature with us! This month, we extend our vacation a little too long with “The Summer People” by Shirley Jackson.Next month, we’ll discuss The Monster of Elendhaven by Jennifer Giesbrecht. Join us i

Ep47 Nothing But Blackened Teeth by Cassandra Khaw

Apr 13th, 2022 38m 43s

Delve into the darkly lit world of horror literature with us! This month, we fumble through a haunted house with Nothing But Blackened Teeth by Cassandra Khaw.We’re taking a one-month hiatus following this episode, but please join us in June fo

Darkly Lit - Ep46 Imaginary Friend (Finale) by Stephen Chbosky

Mar 13th, 2022 57m 7s

Delve into the darkly lit world of horror literature with us! This month, we reach the bitter end of Imaginary Friend by Stephen Chbosky.Next month, we’ll discuss Nothing But Blackened Teeth by Cassandra Khaw. Join us in the reading and send yo

Ep45 - Imaginary Friend (Part 4) by Stephen Chbosky

Feb 13th, 2022 56m 33s

Delve into the darkly lit world of horror literature with us! This month, we watch things really start to unravel with Part IV of Imaginary Friend by Stephen Chbosky.Next month, we’ll finish the book! Join us in the reading and send your commen

Darkly Lit - Ep44 Imaginary Friend (Parts 1-3) by Stephen Chbosky

Jan 13th, 2022 49m 43s

Delve into the darkly lit world of horror literature with us! This month, we start a long journey into the shadowy woods with Imaginary Friend by Stephen Chbosky.Next month… you decide what we read! Let us know with some feedback or through an

Ep43 Lacrimosa by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

Dec 13th, 2021 36m 58s

Delve into the darkly lit world of horror literature with us! This month, we are haunted by the ghosts of our past with Lacrimosa by Silvia Moreno-Garcia.Next month, we’ll begin our multi-part discussion of Imaginary Friend by Stephen Chbosky,

Ep42 Tender is the Flesh by Agustina Bazterrica

Nov 13th, 2021 53m 12s

Delve into the darkly lit world of horror literature with us! This month, we are what we eat with Tender is the Flesh by Agustina Bazterrica.Next month, we’ll discuss Lacrimosa by Silvia Moreno-Garcia. Join us in the reading and send your comm