Dear Literature: The Modern Humanities

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.