This chapter positions the literature review as a central yet often overlooked element of SoTL. Drawing on Kenneth Burke’s metaphor of the parlor conversation, the authors frame engagement with existing scholarship as an act of listening widely, listening deeply, and ultimately joining ongoing dialogues about teaching and learning. The chapter emphasizes that while SoTL lit reviews can feel daunting, they are both achievable and essential. The chapter offers practical guidance to help readers explore diverse sources, resist insular citation practices, and situate their work in meaningful ways. The authors stress the dual role of the lit review as both process (the search, mapping, and reflection) and product (the synthesis shared with others), underscoring its value as much more than an obligatory exercise but as a foundational practice and a valuable contribution to SoTL.