Lit in Love Mariah Esparza & Hayley Lauck

“I had absolutely no interest in being somebody else’s muse. I am not a muse. I am the somebody.” In this episode, Mariah regales Hayley with the story of the most sparkly and special singer-songwriter to never live, Daisy Jones. This is a story you can get swept away in, even hearing it second or thirdhand. This is an interesting episode, y'all, we get into rockstar love triangles, intellectual property rights, and what it means to be a strong person. Let’s get into it. Give us a listen, rate, and five-star review if you're feeling sweet. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter: @litinlovepod. Support us at buymeacoffee.com/litinlovepod. For business inquiries, compliments, and praise: litinlovepod@gmail.com. Thanks for listening, now go read!

“It struck me as pretty ridiculous to be called Mr. Darcy and to stand on your own looking snooty at a party. It's like being called Heathcliff and insisting on spending the entire evening in the garden, shouting "Cathy" and banging your head against a tree.” (Listen to our Wuthering Heights episode if you haven’t already, seriously.) In this episode, Hayley tells Mariah about the book version of a movie she’s seen many times and Mariah has seen once. We compare this book to many things, including the obvious Pride and Prejudice references, My Year of Rest and Relaxation (from a previous Hayley-read episode!), and The Devil Wears Prada. This is the iconic “Bridget Jones’s Diary” by Helen Fielding. Let’s get into it.
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“Dear Freddie Mercury, when you wrote “ Love of My Life,” did you mean for it to reach across space and time in a platonic way or a real-deal break-your-heart, throw-you-up-against-a-wall type of way?” In this episode, Mariah shares one of her favorite books with Hayley and it’s full of top-tier banter, romance, and a little magical time travel. Join us for “One Last Stop” by Casey McQuiston. We hope you enjoy!
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“My past life would be but a dream, and I could start over without regrets, bolstered by the bliss and serenity that I would have accumulated in my year of rest and relaxation.” Hayley takes Mariah through this tale of a woman who just wants to get away from it all. “It all” being conscious thought and reality. We get into taxidermied dogs, the logistics of floor defecation, and so much more. Whoopi! Let’s get into it. Give us a listen, rate, and five-star review if you're feeling sweet. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter: @litinlovepod. For business inquiries, compliments, and praise: litinlovepod@gmail.com. Thanks for listening, now go read! Resources for suicide prevention (US and International): https://suicidology.org/resources/crisis-resources/ Resources for addiction (US): https://drugabuse.com/addiction/hotlines/ Resources for eating disorders (US): https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/help-support/contact-helpline Resources for eating disorders (International): https://www.eatingdisorderhope.com/treatment-for-eating-disorders/international:

“What is a person, if not the marks they leave behind?” Both Hayley and Mariah read the book for this episode and there's much to say. Have you read this New York Times bestseller? Even if you haven't, join us for this fun chat about cats named after objects, feeling called out by artists close to our age going through existential crises, and having weeks to practice important conversations.
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This book has everything: Mermen, pirates, royalty, magic, political intrigue, assassination plots, and falling in love! Come for the sweet romance, stay for the man-sized bird night terrors. Follow us on Instagram: @litinlovepod. For business inquiries, compliments, and praise: litinlovepod@gmail.com. Thanks for listening, now go read!