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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Today, Ellen chats with writer, Matt Kessler (https://matt-kessler.com/). Author of The Wiregrass: A Tale of Murder and Retribution in the Deep South, Matt sits down with Ellen Daniels to discuss the aforementioned, life, work, books and more!
Join the conversation, email: books@mpbonline.org (mailto:books@mpbonline.org).
Hosted by Mississippi Book Festival (https://msbookfestival.com/)'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/)https://www.mpbonline.org/radio/Its-Lit-Yall/ (https://www.mpbonline.org/radio/Its-Lit-Yall/).
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29 Sept 2026
It's Lit Y'all | MS Book Festival 26' Recap with JXN Book Club
Ellen recaps the 2026 Mississippi Book Festival (https://msbookfestival.com/) with JXN Book Club (https://www.instagram.com/jxnbookclub/?fbclid=IwY2xjawSxGN1leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE3c2EwWlVOZWRVY296S3U5c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHi-LxcChZVFfvUdajB8VjBTW0F0iiDXK2EBl-UVsa_MFKZHUa708L4L59Fps_aem__1giiY-mPSmd1z7SpWZeEA) founders Chris Kelly & Kimar Cain, and Book Festival Operations and Administrative Coordinator, Charlie Grant!
Join the conversation, email: books@mpbonline.org (mailto: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/ (https://www.mpbonline.org/radio/Its-Lit-Yall/).
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21 Sept 2026
It's Lit Y'all | Mary Ryan Brown
Today, Ellen chats with American stand-up comedian, writer, and social media personality, Mary Ryan Brown (https://www.maryryanbrown.com/). Known for her sharp, satirical parodies and character work focused on life in the American South, Mary Ryan Brown sits down with Ellen Daniels to discuss life, work, comedy, books and more!
Join the conversation, email: books@mpbonline.org (mailto:books@mpbonline.org).
Hosted by Mississippi Book Festival (https://msbookfestival.com/)'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/ (https://www.mpbonline.org/radio/Its-Lit-Yall/).
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