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The Lit Library

The Lit Library

By: Flawless Noises Media Network
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 Welcome! It’s The Lit Library, a cozy little book nook where black women discuss all genres of fiction from black authors, and everything in between! 💕💕 The Lit Library is where Black books and authors can come to find a home.Flawless Noises Media Network Art Literary History & Criticism
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  • Ep. 34: Can I Give You Some Skittles Feat. Frederick Smith

    Ep. 34: Can I Give You Some Skittles Feat. Frederick Smith
    Mar 10 2026
    Welcome back to The Lit Library! Our Legendary February hits its final stop on the #RoadtoBRBF26. This week we are joined by the brilliant Frederick Smith. Your favorite literary baddies are so excited to chat with Frederick as he is one of the emerging queer voices in Black Romance. Frederick drops knowledge on sharpening your pen. The legends who inspire him and reading outside of your genre. We also talk about his upcoming release Love Is A Contact Sport and revisit One and Done. We share all the laughs as we keep trucking on the road to #BRBF26.Welcome to The Lit Library, where the books are Black, the discussions are bold, and this week’s lesson will elevate you.Panel Frederick Smith - Frederick Smith Website | @fsmith827 (IG/Threads/Twitter)Shawndra - @Elle_Monique (X) | @Poppin_Pages (Tik Tok) | @Poppin_Pages (IG/Threads)Diamond - @foreveradime (Tik Tok) | @bookmarksnbrunches (IG/Threads)Jaleesa - @JaleesaReads (X) | @JaleesaReads (TikTok) | @JaleesaReads (IG/Threads) Bri - @bookbaebri (IG) | @bookbaebri (Threads) Candice - @TheWriteBarnes (X) | @TheWriteBarnes (TikTok) | @TheWriteBarnes (IG)Enjoy! We appreciate you taking a chance on us and welcome all feedback and commentary. Use the hashtag #TheLitLibrary on social media when live listening and posting about the show!Share this podcast with a friend, a loved one, a coworker, or even a stranger!ContactTwitter: @Th3LitLibrary Instagram/Threads: ItsTheLitLibrary Tik Tok: @ItsTheLitLibraryFacebook: It's The Lit LibraryEmail: ItsTheLitLibrary@gmail.com
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    1 hr and 26 mins
  • Ep. 33: We Are Best Friends…Despite Scamming Feat. Brenda Jackson

    Ep. 33: We Are Best Friends…Despite Scamming Feat. Brenda Jackson
    Mar 2 2026

    Welcome back to The Lit Library! Our Legendary February hits its final stop on the #RoadtoBRBF26. This week we are joined by yet another Black Romance Legend, Brenda Jackson.

    Your favorite literary baddies are excited and in awe to have the opportunity to sit down with Miss Brenda Jackson who has penned over 150 novels. She is the first Black Romance author to be a NY Times and USA Today Best Selling author. With over 30 years of longevity in the literary world, Miss Brenda still made time and space to come and educate us and pour into The Lit Library. Brenda Jackson is a true Legend and plans to continue writing as she gives us details on her 2026 releases and her journey to #BRBF26.

    Welcome to The Lit Library, where the books are Black, the discussions are bold, and this week’s lesson will elevate you.

    Panel

    Brenda Jackson - Brenda Jackson Website | @author_brendajackson (IG)

    Shawndra - @Elle_Monique (X) | @Poppin_Pages (Tik Tok) | @Poppin_Pages (IG)

    Fancy - @authordhrenfroe (TikTok) | @authordhrenfroe (IG/Threads)

    Jaleesa - @JaleesaReads (X) | @JaleesaReads (TikTok) | @JaleesaReads (IG)

    Bri - @Bri.Kristen (IG)

    Candice - @TheWriteBarnes (X) | @TheWriteBarnes (TikTok) | @TheWriteBarnes (IG)

    Enjoy! We appreciate you taking a chance on us and welcome all feedback and commentary.

    Use the hashtag #TheLitLibrary on social media when live listening and posting about the show!

    Share this podcast with a friend, a loved one, a coworker, or even a stranger!

    Contact

    Twitter: @Th3LitLibrary

    Instagram/Threads: ItsTheLitLibrary

    Tik Tok: @ItsTheLitLibrary

    Facebook: It's The Lit Library

    Email: ItsTheLitLibrary@gmail.com


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    2 hrs and 20 mins
  • Ep. 32: Why Are Y’all Stuck In The 90’s?! Feat. Donna Hill

    Ep. 32: Why Are Y’all Stuck In The 90’s?! Feat. Donna Hill
    Feb 22 2026

    Welcome back to The Lit Library! Our Legendary February series continues as we keep on down the #RoadtoBRBF26 journey. This week we are joined by yet another Black Romance pioneer and legend, Donna Hill.

    Your favorite literary baddies are honored and in awe to have the opportunity to sit down with Miss Donna who has maintained 35 years of longevity in the literary world. Not only does she share knowledge and history pertaining to penning black romance, she wants to know “Why Are Y’all Stuck In The 90’s?” as we discuss her debut novel, Rooms of The Heart. Donna Hill maintains her staying power as she gives us details on her 2026 releases and her journey to #BRBF26.

    Welcome to The Lit Library, where the books are Black, the discussions are bold, and this week’s lesson will elevate you.

    Panel

    Donna Hill - Donna Hill Website | @brooklyngirl737 (IG)

    Diamond - @foreveradime (Tik Tok) | @bookmarksnbrunches (IG)

    Shawndra - @Elle_Monique (X) | @Poppin_Pages (Tik Tok) | @Poppin_Pages (IG)

    Fancy - @authordhrenfroe (TikTok) | @authordhrenfroe (IG/Threads)

    Jaleesa - @JaleesaReads (X) | @JaleesaReads (TikTok) | @JaleesaReads (IG)

    Bri - @Bri.Kristen (IG)

    Candice - @TheWriteBarnes (X) | @TheWriteBarnes (TikTok) | @TheWriteBarnes (IG)

    Enjoy! We appreciate you taking a chance on us and welcome all feedback and commentary.

    Use the hashtag #TheLitLibrary on social media when live listening and posting about the show!

    Share this podcast with a friend, a loved one, a coworker, or even a stranger!

    Contact

    Twitter: @Th3LitLibrary

    Instagram/Threads: ItsTheLitLibrary

    Tik Tok: @ItsTheLitLibrary

    Facebook: It's The Lit Library

    Email: ItsTheLitLibrary@gmail.com


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    1 hr and 16 mins
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