The Modern Humanities
- 07 March
- 20min 30 sec
In The Modern Humanities, the first episode of this four-part Dear Literature mini-series, hosts Lalie and Sophia explore how social media is reshaping the humanities and the way we read, write, and share stories. From BookTok and influencer authors to shifting expectations in the publishing world, they discuss how reading has become culture, identity, and performance online while asking what happens when algorithms and aesthetics begin influencing literature itself. Featuring insights from conversations with Jessica Brody and Tom Grattan, the episode reflects on reader culture, storytelling, and the evolving role of literature in a digital age.
About the Podcast
From Beginning to Now
Dear Literature is the spinoff of the well-loved Deranged Bookworm podcast, featuring Lalie as the sole host this time around. The series originally began as Deranged Bookworm with Lalie’s older friend Malia, but after Malia graduated, it didn’t feel right to continue the series without her.
After much debate, rather than simply renaming the podcast A Deranged Bookworm, Lalie created Dear Literature—a more analytical exploration of literature that keeps the same spirit of curiosity, conversation, and good-hearted fun.
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