Peer Reviewed

Volume 2; Issue 3 (July)

Welcome to the July edition of Peer Reviewed. Every month, we’re compiling what’s been vetted, bookmarked, and co-signed by the Lit Girl team. (Sorry we’re a little late and walking in with a coffee — we’ve been out of office <3)

Exhibits, book launches, author interviews, movies, and more - mark it in red in that Louise Carmen planner.

Not something you can sign up for per se, but to have on your radar to plan your own excursions – Dolly Meckler does these tours for her Substack Scrollodex that are super cool to follow along with. Will be revisiting the Met’s archives when I have a sec. — Riley

Hitting up my favorite yearly art show while in London – the Royal Academy of Art’s Summer Exhibition (complete with DJ sets on weekend evenings). — Emma

The 92NY is hosting a conversation with Sarah Ruhl to discuss all things The Odyssey adaptation, it’s currently sold out but there is a waitlist option! — Ashleigh

To all the books and media we’ve loved or have on our radar.

Jessica Knoll’s new book Helpless was high on my radar for 2027 and it did not disappoint. She really just writes rich women so well. — Ashleigh

In the City isn’t doing it for me and I can’t commit to Love Island this year, so until I can vote for Ciara on Dancing with the Stars, I’m getting my reality tv fix with Emily Nussbaum’s Cue the Sun! The Invention of Reality TV. – Emma

Steinbeck Summer. Just finished East of Eden and Of Mice and Men, let’s see if I can get to any others before it gets hot and all I can read is trash (complimentary). — Riley

Or, Also on Didion’s Packing List.

Allow me to wax poetic about my Lola baby blanket I bought in anticipation of being in Europe for three weeks. Halfway through the trip, I can confidently say that it was 100% worth the slight hassle of carrying it onto the plane on top of my carry on. — Emma

I simply cannot stop wearing capris, these Lululemon ones are my favorite! — Ashleigh

I was recently gifted a ton of skincare and among the pile were these toner pads that I swear have changed my life. Working on a sonnet about them. — Riley

WHAT WE’RE WORKING ON

A peek behind the curtains at Lit Girl HQ.

SHORT STORY SUMMER LFG!!!!! — Riley

Dusting off my cowgirl boots for an August event. — Emma

Stealing Emma’s cowgirl hat for a work trip to Nashville! — Ashleigh