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It's Lit Y'all

It's Lit Y'all

By: MPB Think Radio
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 It’s Lit Y’all is a lively and thoughtful literary program from MPB Think Radio, hosted by Ellen Daniels, executive director of the Mississippi Book Festival. Each episode celebrates the power of books and storytelling by spotlighting writers from Mississippi, the South, and across the nation, while exploring how literature shapes culture, identity, and community. With warmth and insight, Daniels guides conversations with authors, poets, and cultural voices, offering listeners meaningful discussions, timely recommendations, and fresh perspectives on both classic and contemporary works. It’s Lit Y’all invites audiences to discover new reads, engage big ideas, and experience Mississippi’s rich literary spirit—one story at a time.

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Episodes
  • It's Lit Y'all | Mike O’Brien's “The Tougaloo Nine" & MS Film Society Screening "The Librarians"

    It's Lit Y'all | Mike O’Brien's “The Tougaloo Nine" & MS Film Society Screening "The Librarians"
    Apr 14 2026

    Ellen chats with author Mike O'Brien about his latest release, “The Tougaloo Nine," his previous release "We Shall Not Be Moved” about the Woolworth sit-in, in addition to his work as an author, and more, and then Ellen sits down with MS Film Society's Executive Director, Ryan Parker about the free screening of "The Librarians," happening April 14th at the Capri Theatre in Jackson. Then it's Ellen's Book Drop & Book Nook Pick of the Week!


    Join the conversation, email: books@mpbonline.org.


    Hosted by Mississippi Book Festival's Executive Director, Ellen Daniels, It’s Lit, Y’all is a show celebrating the power of books and storytelling while exploring how literature shapes culture, identity, and community, highlighting Mississippi’s rich literary spirit—one story at a time. And if there’s one thing we can agree on, there’s nothing like getting lost in a good book! For more information: https://www.mpbonline.org/radio/Its-Lit-Yall/.

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  • It's Lit Y'all | Lemuria Celebrates 50 Years with John Evans

    It's Lit Y'all | Lemuria Celebrates 50 Years with John Evans
    Apr 7 2026

    Ellen chats with Jackson based Lemuria Bookstore owner John Evans, about his legacy, love of books, and more, as he celebrates his 50th anniversary as a premier literary destination.Then it's Ellen's Book Drop & Book Nook Pick of the Week! For more information on Lemuria & the 50th Anniversary Event, visit: https://www.lemuriabooks.com/50BIRTHDAY and join the conversation, email: books@mpbonline.org.


    Hosted by Mississippi Book Festival's Executive Director, Ellen Daniels, It’s Lit, Y’all is a show celebrating the power of books and storytelling while exploring how literature shapes culture, identity, and community, highlighting Mississippi’s rich literary spirit—one story at a time. And if there’s one thing we can agree on, there’s nothing like getting lost in a good book! For more information: https://www.mpbonline.org/radio/Its-Lit-Yall/.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    44 mins
  • It's Lit Y'all | Author Jere Nash "Reconstruction in Mississippi, 1862-1877"

    It's Lit Y'all | Author Jere Nash "Reconstruction in Mississippi, 1862-1877"
    Apr 1 2026

    Ellen chats with author, Jere Nash about his latest release, "Reconstruction in Mississippi, 1862-1877," his past publications, and more... then it's Book Drop new releases & Ellen's Book Nook Pick of the Week! Join the conversation, email: books@mpbonline.org.


    Hosted by Mississippi Book Festival's Executive Director, Ellen Daniels, It’s Lit, Y’all is a show celebrating the power of books and storytelling while exploring how literature shapes culture, identity, and community, highlighting Mississippi’s rich literary spirit—one story at a time. And if there’s one thing we can agree on, there’s nothing like getting lost in a good book! For more information: https://www.mpbonline.org/radio/Its-Lit-Yall/.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    44 mins
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