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. ✨