In this special, vibe-filled episode of Lit with Lara Ashley, Lara Ashley pairs books with music to create the ultimate reading experience, where every story has a soundtrack.

From soft, emotional longing to bold confidence and self-discovery, this episode explores how the right song can transform the way you connect with a book.

Featuring pairings like:

• “missin u” by Tori Kelly with Open Water
• “On My Mama” by Victoria Monét with Such a Fun Age
• “Shy” by Reneé Rapp with Giovanni’s Room
• “CUFF IT” by Beyoncé with Shut'em Down: Black Women, Racism and Corporate America
• “Because I Love You” by Halle with Honey & Spice

This episode is about more than recommendations; it’s about creating moments, setting moods, and experiencing stories in a deeper, more intentional way.

🎧 Listen along with the playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3BYZtErvZSbWJvpwyJceI7?si=gZ8jganSSuqEsTmW5bh03A

Lara Ashley also invites listeners to join the conversation by sharing their own book + song pairings on Instagram (@litwithlarashleyyyyy), which may be featured in a future episode.

If you’ve ever wanted your reading life to feel more immersive, more cinematic, and more you, then this episode is for you.

Grab your favorite drink, press play on the playlist, and let the vibe take over.

This episode was lit. ✨

In this August reset episode of Lit with Lara Ashley, Lara Ashley shares a curated list of self-help and personal growth books designed to help you get back into your routine, realign your mindset, and step into the version of yourself you’ve been envisioning.

From building confidence and discipline with You Are a Badass to gaining control of your finances with Rich AF, this episode explores practical ways books can support real-life transformation.

Lara also highlights Make Your Bed for structure and consistency, The Year of Dating Myself for reconnecting with yourself, and All the Cool Girls Get Fired for navigating career shifts and unexpected transitions.

This episode is about more than productivity; it’s about becoming intentional, building habits that support your life, and creating a routine that feels aligned with who you’re becoming.

Lara also invites listeners to be part of the Lit with Lara Ashley community by sharing their favorite self-help and reset reads on Instagram (@litwithlarashleyyyyy), which will be featured in an upcoming Community Library episode in September.

If you’re ready to reset, refocus, and step into your next chapter, this episode is for you.

Grab your favorite drink, settle in, and let’s get into it.

This episode was lit. ✨

In this summer-inspired episode of Lit with Lara Ashley, Lara Ashley shares a curated list of books that will transport you, whether you’re boarding a flight or just dreaming of your next getaway.

From the emotional, reflective journey of One Italian Summer to the fun, chemistry-filled energy of Just for the Summer, this episode explores stories that feel like travel, escape, and summer in book form.

Lara Ashley also shares why One Italian Summer resonates personally, reflecting on her own mother-daughter trips, including a special visit to Italy, and how books can connect us to memory, place, and emotion in unexpected ways.

Plus, she highlights immersive reads like Babel and shares exciting July releases on her radar, including Augusta Pine Does Not Exist and Free Girls.

To close, Lara Ashley builds out a Community Library of travel-inspired reads that capture romance, adventure, and self-discovery.

Whether you’re heading to the beach, traveling abroad, or staying close to home, this episode is your guide to reading your way through summer.

Grab your favorite drink, settle in, and let these stories take you somewhere new.

This episode was lit. ✨