...Literally Books, The Podcast

In this week's book news, Magda and Lindsay mourn the loss of the infamous “airplane mode” Libby hack, dish on baby boi Jonathan Bailey in the Bardo, and new LibroFM offerings, and more!!   Books mentioned in the episode:  “Dolly All the Time“ by Annabel Monaghan “Nora Goes Off Script“ by Annabel Monaghan “Summer Romance“ by Annabel Monaghan “Lincoln in the Bardo“ by George Saunders   Email us!  Literally Books Website Literally Books Instagram Magda's Instagram Lindsay's Instagram Literally Books YouTube   Outro Song: "Would it Kill You," courtesy of The Soldier Thread

A gentle chill passes across the nape of your neck. You hear the soft scrape of the first fall leaf dancing along the sidewalk, having freed itself from the branches of a nearby tree. And then there it is, the intoxicating scent of…pumpkin spice.  It's fall, b*tches!!!! And that means it's time. to. get. COZY!! This week Magda and Lindsay offer their finest pairings of fall drinks and their literary counterparts    Snuggle in!    Books mentioned in the episode:  “Life of M“ by Rachel Cusk “The Love Hypothesis“ by Ali Hazelwood “Sense and Sensibility“ by Jane Austen “The Calamity Club“ by Kathryn Stockett “The Help“ by Kathryn Stockett “Dune“ by Frank Herbert “The Midnight Train“ by Matt Haig “Little Women“ by Louisa May Alcott “You, Again“ by Kate Goldbeck “Katabasis“ by R.F. Kuang “The Husbands“ by Holly Gramazio “A Little Life“ by Hanya Yanigahara   Email us!  Literally Books Website Literally Books Instagram Magda's Instagram Lindsay's Instagram Literally Books YouTube   Intro & Outro Song: "Would it Kill You," courtesy of The Soldier Thread

Allie Larsen was minding her own business, contemplating a way to move into her dream career as an investigative journalist when she stumbled into the meet-cute she never expected in the form of Thatcher, an ex-special forces soldier turned…matchmaker?    This is the plot of Katana Collins' book, “Meet Cute or Your Money Back,” and Magda and Lindsay have the absolute pleasure of interviewing her this week about her writing.  Settle in for this extra special bonus episode full of love, spice, and of course, laughs.    Special Thanks to Katana Collins! You can find Katana at:  https://katanacollins.com & @katanacollins on Insta!    Email us!  Literally Books Website Literally Books Instagram Magda's Instagram Lindsay's Instagram Literally Books YouTube   Intro & Outro Song: "Would it Kill You," courtesy of The Soldier Thread

This week, Magda and Lindsay homage to queen Dolly, the queen of Genovia, and “golden” children of “Theo of Golden” and Kirkus acclaim.  We will aways love you, Dolly!    Email us!  Literally Books Website Literally Books Instagram Magda's Instagram Lindsay's Instagram Literally Books YouTube   Outro Song: "Would it Kill You," courtesy of The Soldier Thread

2026 is rolling out the red carpet for book adaptations!  This week, Magda and Lindsay give their ultimate ranking for all the movie and television remakes coming this year. Though they may disagree on what belongs on top, one thing they can agree on is that readers are getting FED with this year's page-to-screen journeys.    Email us!  Literally Books Website Literally Books Instagram Magda's Instagram Lindsay's Instagram Literally Books YouTube   Intro & Outro Song: "Would it Kill You," courtesy of The Soldier Thread

In this week's book news, Magda and Lindsay chat about the upcoming adaptations of Colson Whitehead's “The Harlem Trilogy,” Gabrielle Zevin's “Tomorrow, Tomorrow, and Tomorrow,” and Rebecca Yarros' “The Last Letter.”  And it wouldn't be book news without a little gossip…Listen in to hear all about some author/actress drama and new casting for “The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo.”   Books mentioned in the episode:  “Harlem Shuffle“ by Colson Whitehead “Crook Manifesto“ by Colson Whitehead “Cool Machine“ by Colson Whitehead “Nickel Boys“ by Colson Whitehead “Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow“ by Gabrielle Zevin “The Last Letter“ by Rebecca Yarros “Seeking Persephone“ by Sarah M. Eden “Life of M“ by Rachel Cusk “Parade“ by Rachel Cusk “The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo“ by Taylor Jenkins Reid   Email us!  Literally Books Website Literally Books Instagram Magda's Instagram Lindsay's Instagram Literally Books YouTube   Intro & Outro Song: "Would it Kill You," courtesy of The Soldier Thread

This week's episode is about a transcendent love story. Linda has been waiting all her life to reconnect with her one true love. She crisscrosses the nation, hoping she'll chance upon him, and they can re-kindle their attraction. He is N92823, a Boeing 737-800, and she must marry him.  Magda and Lindsay are nose-diving into Kate Folk's “Sky Daddy!”   Books mentioned in the episode:  “Sky Daddy“ by Kate Folk “Every Version of You“ by Natalie Messier “Invisible Women“ by Caroline Criado-Perez “Moral Economics“ by Alvin E. Roth   Email us!  Literally Books Website Literally Books Instagram Magda's Instagram Lindsay's Instagram Literally Books YouTube   Intro & Outro Song: "Would it Kill You," courtesy of The Soldier Thread

This week, Magda and Lindsay discuss the highly controversial mandatory reading list for Texas state schools. They've also got the latest news on hot new releases from H.M. Wolfe and Taylor Jenkins Reid, and also details on the adaptation for “The Final Girl Support Group!”   Books mentioned in the episode:  “Daggermouth“ by H. M. Wolfe “Python“ by H. M. Wolfe “The Last Days of Vic & Coco“ by Taylor Jenkins Reid “Carrie Soto is Back“ by Taylor Jenkins Reid “Final Girl Support Group“ by Grady Hendrix “The Cat in the Hat“ by Dr. Seuss “The Diary of a Young Girl“ by Anne Frank “Night“ by Eli Wiesel “Price and Prejudice“ by Jane Austen   Email us!  Literally Books Website Literally Books Instagram Magda's Instagram Lindsay's Instagram Literally Books YouTube Literally Books TikTok   Outro Song: "Would it Kill You," courtesy of The Soldier Thread  

When you fall in love with a story, it can feel like a breakup when you finish it and are forced to leave the world that was built.  Magda and Lindsay know this feeling well. They also know that sometimes you're too tired to read a book. Or maybe you're sick of staring at a screen. That's why this week, they're not only going to cure your plot hangovers by recommending some stories they think pair well together, but they're going to do it across mediums! Listen in as they discuss their favorite book and tv/movie pairings!   Books mentioned in the episode:  “Into the Blue“ by Emma Brodie “Left of Forever“ by Tarah Dewitt “Funny Feelings“ by Tarah Dewitt “Fruit Fly“ by Josh Silver “Yellowface“ by R.F. Kuang “If It Bleeds“ by Stephen King “We Have Reached the End of Our Show“ by Ali Gordon “Cleopatra and Frankenstein“ by Coco Mellors “Stiff“ by Mary Roach “Death of the Author“ by Nnedi Okorafor “The Dead Romantics“ by Ashley Poston “The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches“ by Sangu Mandanna   Email us!  Literally Books Website Literally Books Instagram Magda's Instagram Lindsay's Instagram Literally Books YouTube   Intro & Outro Song: "Would it Kill You," courtesy of The Soldier Thread

This week, Magda and Lindsay are keeping it classy. They've got your mental health covered as they chat all about Jennette McCurdy's forthcoming guided journal, “The Examined Year.” They'll also keep you cultured with updates on President Obama's new book podcast and the latest drama around Christopher Nolan's “The Odyssey”. And, of course, what would a classy discussion be without including a little smut in the form of “Deep End” adaptation news?    Books mentioned in the episode:  “The Examined Year“ by Jennette McCurdy  “Song of Solomon“ by Toni Morrison “Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy“ by John Le Carré “Deep End“ by Ali Hazelwood “The Love Hypothesis“ by Ali Hazelwood “Love, Theoretically“ by Ali Hazelwood “The Odyssey“ by Homer   Outro Song: "Would it Kill You," courtesy of The Soldier Thread   0:00 New McCurdy 1:50 Obama Book Pod 3:39 Deep End Adaptation 7:24 Odyssey Drama

A whole new world…of book recommendations.  Now, Magda and Lindsay firmly believe that everyone is a princess, and that all readers should rule their own literary kingdom. But for this week's episode, they asked themselves, “What would our Disney Princess sisters put on their TBR?”  Listen in as they make their recommendations for which stories they think Snow White, Ariel, Belle, Tiana, Cinderella, and Jasmine would trade their magical kingdoms for.    Books mentioned in the episode:  “Sky Daddy“ by Kate Folk “Every Version of You“ by Natalie Messier “I'm Glad My Mom Died“ by Jennette McCurdy  “Mommie Dearest“ by Christina Crawford “The Prose Edda“ by Snorri Sturluson “Circe“ by Madeline Miller “When in Rome“ by Sarah Adams “Nightbitch“ by Rachel Yoder “Bull Moon Rising“ by Ruby Dixon   Email us!  Literally Books Website Literally Books Instagram Magda's Instagram Lindsay's Instagram Literally Books YouTube   Intro & Outro Song: "Would it Kill You," courtesy of The Soldier Thread

Okay, all, strap in because Literally Books is CHOCK FULL of book news this week. Magda and Lindsay have an absolute avalanche of adaptation news, including their deep thoughts on the upcoming movie, “Wicker” (swoon).  Then, they discuss their faves from Obama's summer reading list, audiobook news about the Queen, Julia Whelan, and a $28,000 library fee.    Outro Song: "Would it Kill You," courtesy of The Soldier Thread   Email us!  Literally Books Website Literally Books Instagram Magda's Instagram Lindsay's Instagram Literally Books YouTube   0:00 Adaptation-palooza 6:35 Obama's Summer Reads 8:17 Hollywood Ending audiobook 9:17 150 Overdue Library Book  

Are you a romantasy fan who's looking for a story that feels fresh and new? Or maybe you're a sci-fi connoisseur who's thought, “I could use a dash more romance.” Gillian Eliza West's book “When the Universe Sings” has you covered.  Listen in this week as Magda and Lindsay talk with Eliza herself all about the creation of her quiet baddie, Juniper, and the worlds she traverses in this tale.     Find out more about Gillian at: https://www.gillianelizawest.com Instagram: @gillianeliza    “When the Universe Sings” out now!  The sequel, “A Song without End” out Feb 11, 2026   Books mentioned in the episode:  “When the Universe Sings“ by Gillian Eliza West “Good Dirt“ by Charmaine Wilkerson “Homebound“ by Portia Elan “The Vampire Lestat“ by Anne Rice “Interview with the Vampire“ by Anne Rice “Memnoch the Devil “ by Anne Rice “Until the Heart Stops“ by Gillian Eliza West “A Song without End“ by Gillian Eliza West “Until the Melody Ends“ by Gillian Eliza West “The Hunger Games“ by Suzanne Collins   Email us!  Literally Books Website Literally Books Instagram Magda's Instagram Lindsay's Instagram Literally Books YouTube   Intro & Outro Song: "Would it Kill You," courtesy of The Soldier Thread   0:00 Intro 6:47 Interview with Gillian  

This week is packed with book news. Magda and Lindsay discuss the upcoming audio adaptation for Bram Stoker's "Dracula," featuring Jonathan Bailey and his sl*tty lil' glasses.  We also have other adaptation updates for "I'm Glad My Mom Died," "Peculiar Stars," and the "When in Rome" series.  And of course, we have auction news, featuring the man, the myth, the legend, Erling Haaland.  Email us!  Literally Books Website Literally Books Instagram Magda's Instagram Lindsay's Instagram Literally Books YouTube Intro & Outro Song: "Would it Kill You," courtesy of The Soldier Thread

This week, Magda and Lindsay are joined by Jiyoung Han to talk about her stunning debut novel, "Honey in the Wound."  Listen in as they discuss this wholly compelling tale of family, magical realism, and the horrors of war.    Find out more about Jiyoung at:  https://www.hanjiyoung.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/han_g0_/?hl=en   Books mentioned in the episode:  “Honey in the Wound“ by Jiyoung Han “Clytemnestra“ by Costanza Casati “When the Universe Sings“ by Gillian Eliza West “Sky Daddy“ by Kate Folk “Whale “ by Cheon Myeong-kwan   Email us!  Literally Books Website Literally Books Instagram Magda's Instagram Lindsay's Instagram Literally Books YouTube   Intro & Outro Song: "Would it Kill You," courtesy of The Soldier Thread

This week Magda and Lindsay are coming to you live from Lark and Owl Booksellers in Georgetown, TX to talk with Julia London about her book, “Rules for Aging and Larceny!” If you've ever watched Ocean's Eleven and thought, “I wish there were more ladies in this.” Or maybe you've been watching the Golden Girls and wondered, “Could these gals pull off a casino heist?” If so, then this show will answer all of your heart's desires.  Special thanks to the hilarious and brilliant Julia London and the wonderful Lark and Owl!    Find out more about Julia at:  https://www.julialondon.com Explore all the amazing events at Lark and Owl at: https://www.larkandowlbooksellers.com/collections/events   Email us!  Literally Books Website Literally Books Instagram Magda's Instagram Lindsay's Instagram Literally Books YouTube   #livepodcast #bookpodcast #heiststories #julialondon    Intro & Outro Song: "Would it Kill You," courtesy of The Soldier Thread

In book news this week, Magda and Lindsay discuss the bestseller thus far in 2026, some sad stats on readership, an AI book award bombshell, the revival of the Texas Monthly publishing arm, and what the heck is going on with "Children of Blood and Bone." Books mentioned in the episode:  “Theo of Golden“ by Allen Levi “Project Hail Mary“ by Andy Weir  “The Let Them Theory“ by Mel Robbins “The Correspondent“ by Virginia Evans “Oh, the Places You'll Go!“ by Dr. Seuss “The Housemaid“ by Freida McFadden “Heated Rivalry“ by Rachel Reid “Dungeon Crawler Carl“ by Matt Dinniman “Yesteryear“ by Claire Caro Burke “The Serpent in the Grove“ by Jamir Nazir “The Children of Blood and Bone“ by Tomi Adeyemi “Of Blood and Bone“ by Nora Roberts “It Ends With Us“ by Colleen Hoover “Station Eleven“ by Emily St. John Mandel    

The trouble with Harriet Ashford is that Literally Books can't stop talking about her, and this week is no exception! Listen in as Magda and Lindsay chat with Harriet about the third book in the “Trouble” series, “The Trouble with Love and Exposure.” They talk about birding, bathroom art, and the allure of NSFW cross-stitch.    Books mentioned in the episode  “The Trouble with Love and Exposure“ by Harriet Ashford “The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe“ by C.S. Lewis “The Magician's Nephew“ by C.S. Lewis “Honey in the Wound“ by Jiyoung Han “Pachinko“ by Min Jin Lee “Once Upon a Marigold“ by Jean Ferris “Tiger Eyes“ by Judy Blume “Big Magic“ by Elizabeth Gilbert “Twilight“ by Stephenie Meyer “The Trouble with Love and Ink“ by Harriet Ashford “Daggermouth“ by H.M. Wolfe  “The Trouble with Love and Coaches“ by Harriet Ashford

Welcome to our new weekly book news episode!  This week, Magda and Lindsay discuss the highly anticipated new book by Kazuo Ishiguro, "Miss Lambert Steps Aboard Danger." Then, in adaptation news, they dish on the latest with the "My Year of Rest and Relaxation,” “Dungeon Crawler Carl," and "American Fantasy" projects.  Lastly, would it even be Literally Book News if there wasn't auction talk? Any guesses on what the original AA manuscript goes for? Listen in to find out.  Books mentioned in the episode: “Miss Lambert Steps Aboard Danger“ by Kazuo Ishiguro “Never Let Me Go“ by Kazuo Ishiguro “The Remains of the Day“ by Kazuo Ishiguro “Klara and the Sun“ by Kazuo Ishiguro “My Year of Rest and Relaxation“ by Otessa Moshfegh “Yesteryear“ by Claire Caro Burke “Dungeon Crawler Carl“ by Matt Dinniman “In His Own Words“ by Paul McCartney

We're back, baby!  While Magda and Lindsay have enjoyed some much-needed time off, they certainly didn't neglect their duties as book lovers. This week, they chat about the books they read on break, the TV shows they're currently obsessed with (and think you should be too), and all the things that are making them generally excited in life.  Also, we're on a new schedule!! We'll still be releasing episodes every Wednesday, but we'll be sharing all of our book news updates on Friday. Double trouble from here on out!    Books mentioned in the episode:  “The Chronicles of Narnia“ by C.S. Lewis “The Nightingale“ by Kristin Hannah “Dial A for Aunties“ by Jesse Q. Sutanto “Flashlight “ by Susan Choi “Behind the Net“ by Stephanie Archer “The Fake Out“ by Stephanie Archer “How to Hide an Empire“ by Daniel Immerwahr  “The Midnight Train“ by Matt Haig “The Favorites“ by  Layne Fargo  “Daggermouth“ by H.M. Wolfe  “Dead Money“ by Jakob Kerr “Calamity Club“ by Kathryn Stockett “Demon Copperhead“ by Barbara Kingsolver “Hope This Finds You Well “ by Natalie Sue “Recursion“ by Blake Crouch  “Dark Matter“ by Blake Crouch  “Death Valley“ by Melissa Broder “Enormous Wings“ by Laurie Frankel “Score “ by Kennedy Ryan “Kin “ by Tayari Jones “Honey in the Wound“ by Jiyoung Han “The Secret History“ by Donna Tartt “The Goldfinch“ by Donna Tartt “American Psycho“ by Bret Easton Ellis “Less Than Zero“ by Bret Easton Ellis “Off Campus“ by Elle Kennedy “The Love Hypothesis“ by Ali Hazelwood “Love, Theoretically“ by Ali Hazelwood People We Meet on Vacation“ by Emily Henry Beach Read“ by Emily Henry Sense and Sensibility“ by Jane Austen The Trouble with Love and Exposure“ by Harriet Ashford The Rules for Aging and Larceny“ by Julia London

This week, Magda and Lindsay are recording LIVE from Georgetown's very own Lark & Owl Booksellers to chat with the incredible Jess Cannon about her cozy mystery novel “Zoom with a View.” This conversation has EVERYTHING from South American television programming in the 90s to obscure snark subreddits to the insidious culture of online wellness gurus. Much like the book that spawned it, this episode a fun and wild ride. Email us!  Literally Books Website Literally Books Instagram Magda's Instagram Lindsay's Instagram Literally Books YouTube Literally Books TikTok #cozymystery #livepodcast #bookpodcast #summerreads #authorinterview #jesscannon #bookrecs #booktok #bookstagram #bookrecommendations #podcast #indiebookstore #atx #redditstories   Intro & Outro Song: "Would it Kill You," courtesy of The Solder Thread

This week, Magda and Lindsay sit down with Rachel Thorne, aka Denise Grover Swank, author of many a rom-com and mystery tale, to talk all about her book “The Substitute.”    “The Substitute” follows Megan Vandemeer, who has just recently dumped her cheating finance bro fiancé, Jay. There's just one hitch: she hasn't told her family the wedding's off. While flying home to break the news to her uptight mother, Megan chats up her handsome seatmate in first class, Josh. After some Dramamine, a glass of champagne, and a gentlemanly attempt to get a semi-conscious Megan from the plane to her family, Josh winds up posing as Megan's fiancé. Determined to stage a breakup and avoid a family disaster, Megan and Josh embark on a week of wedding festivities, with their closest friends and family in tow.  Listen in for this fun, wild ride of a chat.    Email us!  Literally Books Website Literally Books Instagram Magda's Instagram Lindsay's Instagram Literally Books YouTube Literally Books TikTok   Intro & Outro Song: "Would it Kill You," courtesy of The Solder Thread

Volunteering for a summer reading list?!  Uh, YES.  Magda and Lindsay are your favorite kind of teacher's pets, though, because they're going to walk through every kind of option for a perfect summer read. Memoir, romance, heist, magical realism…economics (?). These are all the books they're reading and planning to read during their short summer break.  Email us!  Literally Books Website Literally Books Instagram Magda's Instagram Lindsay's Instagram Literally Books YouTube Literally Books TikTok   Intro & Outro Song: "Would it Kill You," courtesy of The Solder Thread   #mustreadbooks #bookpodcast #summerreads #summerreadinglist

Day 1,476 of our fascination…with Shelby Van Pelt's Remarkably Bright Creatures.  Magda and Lindsay dive into this wonderful tale of love, community, unlikely friendships, and grief. Listen in as they compare the book and the movie and all the things that warmed their souls.    Books mentioned in the episode:  “Remarkably Bright Creatures“ by Shelby Van Pelt “American Fantasy“ by Emma Straub “Carrie Soto is Back“ by Taylor Jenkins Reid “It Ends With Us“ by Colleen Hoover “Angel Down“ by Daniel Kraus “Liberation“ by Bess Wohl “We the People: A History of the U.S. Constitution“ by Jill Lepore “Pride and Pleasure: The Schuyler Sisters in an Age of Revolution“ by Amanda Vaill “Things in Nature Merely Grow“ by Yiyun Li “Ars Poetica“ by Juliana Spahr “There Is No Place for Us: Working and Homeless in America“ by Brian Goldstone “Bad Feminist“ by Roxane Gay “Animorphs“ by K.A. Applegate “Off Campus“ by Elle Kennedy “The Last Sunrise“ by Anna Todd “The Love Hypothesis“ by Ali Hazelwood “Beach Read“ by Emily Henry “Perfecto Mentirosos“ by Alex Mírez   Email us!  Literally Books Website Literally Books Instagram Magda's Instagram Lindsay's Instagram Literally Books YouTube   #bookadaptations #bookpodcast #remarkablybrightcreatures    Intro & Outro Song: "Would it Kill You," courtesy of The Solder Thread

This week, Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's “The Little Prince” schools Magda and Lindsay in some extremely important life lessons, most importantly, that being an adult is so overrated.  In honor of the book, they discuss all the essential things they felt with their hearts while reading this absolute classic.    Books mentioned in the episode: “The Little Prince“ by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry “The Girls Who Grew Big“ by Leila Mottley “Half His Age“ by Jeanette McCurdy  “The Ending Writes Itself“ by Evelyn Clarke “The Little Prince“ by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry “James and the Giant Peach“ by Roald Dahl   “Parable of the Sower“ by Octavia Butler “The House in the Cerulean Sea“ by TJ Klune “Dogs, Boys, and Other Things I've Cried About“ by Isabel Klee “Project Hail Mary“ by Andy Weir   Email us!  Literally Books Website Literally Books Instagram Magda's Instagram Lindsay's Instagram Literally Books YouTube Literally Books TikTok   Intro & Outro Song: "Would it Kill You," courtesy of The Solder Thread   #childrensbooks #thelittleprince #selfhelpbooks #bookpodcast 

A horror writer, YA writer, romance writer, sci-fi writer, mystery writer, and a team of thriller writers walk into a secluded Scottish mansion… This is the setup for this week's deep dive, Evelyn Clarke's “The Ending Writes Itself.”  Listen in as Magda and Lindsay discuss this mystery tale wrapped in a treatise on the publishing industry with a dash of commentary on genre stereotypes.    Books mentioned in the episode:  “The Ending Writes Itself“ by Evelyn Clarke “Huntsman“ by Naima Simone “Ember“ by Naima Simone “West of Wicked“ by Nikki St. Crowe “Big Girl Blitz“ by Danielle Allen “First and Forever“ by Lynn Painter “The Prospects“ by KT Hoffman “Crash Course“ by Piper Lawson “On Thin Ice“ by Olivia Belle “Divergent“ by Veronica Roth “Dungeon Crawler Carl“ by Matt Dinniman “Legendborn“ by Tracy Deonn   Email us!  Literally Books Website Literally Books Instagram Magda's Instagram Lindsay's Instagram Literally Books YouTube Literally Books TikTok   Intro & Outro Song: "Would it Kill You," courtesy of The Solder Thread   #mysteryreads #bookpodcast #bookrecommendations #veschwab #publishingindustrytalk

ONE. HUNDRED. EPISODES!!!!!! Literally Books has officially reached its hundredth episode, so Magda and Lindsay spend this episode freaking out, crying, and wallowing in nostalgia and gratitude.  Listen in as they take listener questions, provide rapid-fire books recs (how many books CAN they recommend in 50 seconds?), revel in some of their favorite memories, and manifest what they want for the next 100 episodes.  LASTLY,  THANKS TO ALL OF YOU!!!!   Books mentioned in the episode:  “Reel“ by Kennedy Ryan “Score“ by Kennedy Ryan “The Knockout Queen“ by Rufi Thorpe “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone“ by J.K. Rowling “El Renacuajo Paseador“ by Rafael Pombo “James and the Giant Peach“ by Roald Dahl “The Correspondent“ by Virginia Evans “Legendborn“ by Tracy Deonn “People We Meet on Vacation“ by Emily Henry “Project Hail Mary“ by Andy Weir “The Shadow of the Wind“ by Carlos Ruiz Zafón “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer“ by Mark Twain “The Lord of the Rings“ by J.R.R. Tolkien “Wuthering Heights“ by Emily Brontë “Bullet in the Brain“ by Tobias Wolff “The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay“ by Michael Chabon “This Could Be Us“ by Kennedy Ryan “Station Eleven“ by Emily St. John Mandel “An Untamed State“ by Roxane Gay “Saga“ by Brian K. Vaughan “All the Women in My Brain“ by Betty Gilpin “The Poppy War“ by R.F. Kuang “I Shouldn't Be Telling You This“ by Chelsea Devantez “All Systems Red“ by Martha Wells “Bull Moon Rising“ by Ruby Dixon “Alias Emma“ by Ava Glass “Deep End“ by Ali Hazelwood “Harriet Tubman: Live in Concert“ by Bob the Drag Queen “My Lady Jane“ by Brodi Ashton, Cynthia Hand, and Jodi Meadows “Clytemnestra“ by Costanza Casati “Mickey7“ by Edward Ashton “Butcher and Blackbird“ by Brynne Weaver “I Shouldn't Be Telling You This“ by Chelsea Devantez “Lady Tan's Circle of Women“ by Lisa See “Nice Work,  Nora November“ by Julia London “Everything is Probably Fine“ by Julia London “Legendborn“ by Tracy Deonn “They Both Die at the End“ by Adam Silvera “The Trouble with Love and Ink“ by Harriet Ashford “The Trouble with Love and Coaches“ by Harriet Ashford   Email us!  Literally Books Website Literally Books Instagram Magda's Instagram Lindsay's Instagram Literally Books YouTube Literally Books TikTok   Intro & Outro Song: "Would it Kill You," courtesy of The Solder Thread

BookCon! BookCon! BookCon! 'Tis the season for 35,000 of the country's biggest introverts to converge together in NYC and talk about books. Magda and Lindsay discuss their favorite panels, their experience moderating author talks, and their favorite moments from this year's BookCon, after its 6-year hiatus.    Books mentioned in the episode: “West of Wicked“ by Nikki St. Crowe “Big Girl Blitz“ by Danielle Allen “Huntsmen“ by Naima Simone “Ember“ by Naima Simone “First and Forever“ by Lynn Painter “The Prospects“ by KT Hoffman “On Thin Ice“ by Olivia Belle “Crash Course“ by Piper Lawson “Margo's Got Money Troubles“ by Rufi Thorpe “The A.I. Who Loved Me“ by Alyssa Cole “The Hunting Wives“ by May Cobb “Project Hail Mary“ by Andy Weird “Station Eleven“ by Emily St. John Mandel “The Idea of You“ by Robinne Lee     Email us!  Literally Books Website Literally Books Instagram Magda's Instagram Lindsay's Instagram Literally Books YouTube Literally Books TikTok   Intro & Outro Song: "Would it Kill You," courtesy of The Solder Thread

Now while Magda and Lindsay may be literary hoarders in all forms— digital, physical, audible— they understand (kind of) that not everyone may want heaps and piles of books. So in the spirit of cultivation, they're pulling together their personal capsule bookshelf.  They'll each recommend five books that will scratch whatever reading itch you may be having.  *Please note, while your hosts did their best to cull the very best titles, these are subject to change at any moment because people can GROW and CHANGE, okay? Now, onto the show.    Books mentioned in the episode:  “Margo's Got Money Troubles“ by Rufi Thorpe “Right by My Side“ by David Haynes “Catcher in the Rye“ by J.D. Salinger “Finlay Donovan is Killing It“ by Elle Cosimano "Where'd You Go, Bernadette" by Maria Semple “The Favorites“ by Layne Fargo “Frankenstein“ by Mary Shelley “Wuthering Heights“ by Emily Brontë “The Count of Monte Cristo“ by Alexandre Dumas “Adult Braces“ by Lindy West “Shrill“ by Lindy West “His Dark Materials“ by Phillip Pullman “Pride and Prejudice“ by Jane Austen “The People's History of the Unites States“ by Howard Zinn “I Who Have Never Known Men“ by Jacqueline Harpman “Cat's Cradle“ by Kurt Vonnegut “Slaughterhouse-Five“ by Kurt Vonnegut “The Correspondent“ by Virginia Evans “Jane Eyre“ by Charlotte Brontë “First Lie Wins“ by Ashley Elston “Margo's Got Money Troubles“ by Rufi Thorpe “Twlight“ by Stephenie Meyer   Email us!  Literally Books Website Literally Books Instagram Magda's Instagram Lindsay's Instagram Literally Books YouTube Literally Books TikTok   Intro & Outro Song: "Would it Kill You," courtesy of The Solder Thread

This week, Magda and Lindsay have the absolute pleasure of talking to Rufi Thorpe, champion of misfits, believer in forgiveness, and, of course, author of "Margo's Got Money Troubles," among others. Listen in as she discusses her writing process, motherhood, professional wrestling, and the upcoming adaptation of her book. Books mentioned in the episode: "Margo's Got Money Troubles" by Rufi Thorpe "Black Beauty" by Anna Sewell   Email us!  Literally Books Website Literally Books Instagram Magda's Instagram Lindsay's Instagram Literally Books YouTube Literally Books TikTok   Intro & Outro Song: "Would it Kill You," courtesy of The Solder Thread

Dearest gentle reader, or maybe not reader? Maybe just watcher?  Whoever you are, if you're into Bridgerton, you've come to the right place.  Magda and Lindsay review their definitive (until the next season is released, at least) rankings of each Bridgerton series, and then Magda gives a full rundown of which books to check out and which to skip.  Join us for this Regency era rager!    Books mentioned in the episode:  “Reel“ by Kennedy Ryan “This Could Be Us“ by Kennedy Ryan “Can't Get Enough“ by Kennedy Ryan “Before I Let Go“ by Kennedy Ryan “We Are Legion“ by Dennis E. Taylor “The Games Gods Play“ by Abigail Owen “Shy Girl“ by Mia Ballard “The Housemaid“ by Freida McFadden “The Housemaid's Secret“ by Freida McFadden “The Lord of the Rings“ by J.R.R. Tolkien “The Unofficial Twilight Cookbook“ by Kayla Ruhland “Romancing Mister Bridgerton“ by Julia Quinn “On the Way to the Wedding“ by Julia Quinn “To Sir Phillip, With Love“ by Julia Quinn “The Duke and I“ by Julia Quinn “An Offer From a Gentleman“ by Julia Quinn “It's in His Kiss“ by Julia Quinn “The Viscount Who Loved Me“ by Julia Quinn “When He Was Wicked“ by Julia Quinn   Email us!  Literally Books Website Literally Books Instagram Magda's Instagram Lindsay's Instagram Literally Books YouTube Literally Books TikTok   Intro & Outro Song: "Would it Kill You," courtesy of The Solder Thread

Magda and Lindsay have yet another love letter for their local bookstores. They recap this year's Austin Book Trail and all the great new stores they got to visit, each with its own vibe and special ambiance to offer. Special thanks to: Lioness Books Adventures in Ink The Secret Lantern Finney's Books   Email us!  Literally Books Website Literally Books Instagram Magda's Instagram Lindsay's Instagram Literally Books YouTube Literally Books TikTok   Intro & Outro Song: "Would it Kill You," courtesy of The Solder Thread

Sometimes you just need to feel something! This week, Magda and Lindsay bring you their five best recommendations for books that will make you cry and cleanse your soul. Listen in for stories that will crack open even the hardest of hearts.  Don't worry, no one's looking. Let those April showers of teardrops rain down.    Books mentioned in the episode: “And Now, Back to You“ by B.K. Borison “First-Time Caller“ by B.K. Borison “Good Spirits“ by B.K. Borison “Lincoln in the Bardo“ by George Saunders “The Midnight Library“ by Matt Haig “The Midnight Train“ by Matt Haig “Kindred“ by Octavia Butler “Pride and Prejudice“ by Jane Austen “Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow“ by Gabrielle Zevin “The Jungle Book“ by Rudyard Kipling “They Both Die at the End“ by Adam Silvera “The First to Die at the End“ by Adam Silvera “The Survivor Wants to Die at the End“ by Adam Silvera “We Have Reached the End of Our Show“ by Ali Gordon “The Nightingale“ by Kristin Hannah “Mama Day“ by Gloria Naylor “Crying in H Mart“ by Michelle Zauner “The Little Prince“ by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry “Frankenstein“ by Mary Shelley   Email us!  Literally Books Website Literally Books Instagram Magda's Instagram Lindsay's Instagram Literally Books YouTube Literally Books TikTok   Intro & Outro Song: "Would it Kill You," courtesy of The Solder Thread

He's a monster!! And by that, we mean Victor Frankenstein, not his creation.  Listen this week as Magda and Lindsay break down Mary Shelley's Frankenstein and its enduring legacy. They also delve into recent adaptations by Guillermo del Toro and Maggie Gyllenhaal's “The Bride.”    Books mentioned in the episode: “Hamnet“ by Maggie O'Farrell “Crying in H Mart“ by Michelle Zauner “Frankenstein“ by Mary Shelley “First-Time Caller“ by B.K. Borison “The Bell Jar“ by Sylvia Plath “Judy Blume: A Life“ by Mark Oppenheimer   Email us!  Literally Books Website Literally Books Instagram Magda's Instagram Lindsay's Instagram Literally Books YouTube Literally Books TikTok   Intro & Outro Song: "Would it Kill You," courtesy of The Solder Thread

This week's comic book deep dive is aptly named, because Magda and Lindsay's love for “Love Everlasting” is, indeed, everlasting.  Listen in as they discuss the surprising twists and turns of this genre-bending, mysterious graphic novel.  Books mentioned in the episode:  “Love Everlasting“ by Tom King & Elsa Charretier “Project Hail Mary“ by Andy Weir “The Butcher's Masquerade“ by Matt Dinniman “The Untamed“ by Sebastian A. Jones “The Ministry of Time“ by Kaliane Bradley “Jane Eyre“ by Charlotte Brontë “Wuthering Heights“ by Emily Brontë   Email us!  Literally Books Website Literally Books Instagram Magda's Instagram Lindsay's Instagram Literally Books YouTube Literally Books TikTok   Intro & Outro Song: "Would it Kill You," courtesy of The Solder Thread Find us at literallybooks.com

Excite! Excite! In honor of the Project Hail Mary movie, premiering March 20, Magda and Lindsay are re-releasing a throwback episode of their deep dive into the book!   -------------- Fist my bump! This week Lindsay and Magda gush about Andy Weir's hilarious sci-fi book, Project Hail Mary. It's a feat for two liberal arts majors to dig into a science-heavy plot, but they brave the work, because the book is that good. Join the journey, you'll love it...   Literally Books Website Literally Books, The Podcast Instagram Magda's Instagram Lindsay's Instagram Literally Books YouTube Literally Books TikTok   Intro & Outro Song: "Would it Kill You," courtesy of The Solder Thread

We read. You watch.  Today, Magda and Lindsay are talking all about Andy Weir's “Project Hail Mary” in anticipation of the movie, releasing on March 20th.  Now, even though they've spent every day since finishing it talking to everyone they know, and even some they don't know about how amazing it is, they realize that it may have been a while since some of you have read it. Don't worry, our girls got you. They'll discuss the things you need to remember from the book and all the things they're dying to see in the movie. #projecthailmary #projecthailmarymovie #andyweir #bookadaptations #bookrecs    Books mentioned in the episode: “Boom Town“ by Nic Stone “So Old, So Young“ by Grant Ginder “The Correspondent“ by Virginia Evans “Project Hail Mary“ by Andy Weir “The Martian“ by Andy Weir “Emma of 83rd Street“ by Audrey Bellezza and Emily Harding “Elizabeth of East Hampton“ by Audrey Bellezza “Beach Read“ by Emily Henry “People We Meet on Vacation“ by Emily Henry “The Women“ by Kristin Hannah “The Great Alone“ by Kristin Hannah “Atmosphere“ by Taylor Jenkins Reid “The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo“ by Taylor Jenkins Reid “Sky Full of Elephants“ by Cebo Campbell “Listen for the Lie“ by Amy Tintera “Bride“ by Ali Hazelwood “Dungeon Crawler Carl“ by Matt Dinniman   Email us!  Literally Books Website Literally Books Instagram Magda's Instagram Lindsay's Instagram Literally Books YouTube Literally Books TikTok   Intro & Outro Song: "Would it Kill You," courtesy of The Solder Thread

Is it just us, or has the journey from holiday time to springtime been 70 years? If you're feeling the wintertime post-holiday blues, then Magda and Lindsay have got you covered with some book recs that'll help you shake off the ennui.  They do say grief 6 times in this episode, but it's happy, we swear!!    Books mentioned in the episode:  “It Happened One Summer“ by Tessa Bailey “Frankenstein“ by Mary Shelley “The Deal“ by Elle Kennedy “Save Me“ by Mona Kasten “The Love Hypothesis“ by Ali Hazelwood “Remain“ by M. Night Shayamalan and Nicholas Sparks “The Seven Year Slip“ by Ashley Poston “Remarkably Bright Creatures“ by Shelby Van Pelt “Nice Work,  Nora November“ by Julia London “Girl Waits with Gun“ by Amy Stewart  “Everything is Tuberculosis“ by John Green “The Wreckage of My Presence “ by Casey Wilson   Email us!  Literally Books Website Literally Books Instagram Magda's Instagram Lindsay's Instagram Literally Books YouTube Literally Books TikTok   Intro & Outro Song: "Would it Kill You," courtesy of The Solder Thread

This week's episode taught Magda and Lindsay a valuable lesson: a bad book can be made better by an even worse movie. That's right, they're discussing all things Wuthering Heights…and “Wuthering Heights.” Okay, okay. So even though they may not have loved everything about Emily Brontë's sole work, they definitely agree it has depth and is, in its own right, revolutionary. The movie…well, that's another story….literally.    Books mentioned in the episode:  “Maryr!“ by Kaveh Akbar “Hope in the Dark“ by Rebecca Solnit “The Tattered Cover“ by Ellery Adams “The Gate of the Feral Gods“ by Matt Dinniman “Wuthering Heights“ by Emily Brontë “Agnes Grey“ by Anne Brontë “Jane Eyre“ by Charlotte Brontë “Samantha: The Next Chapter“ by Fiona Davis  “Deep Cuts“ by Holly Brickley “Carrie“ by Stephen King “Foundation“ by Isaac Asmiov   Email us!  Literally Books Website Literally Books Instagram Magda's Instagram Lindsay's Instagram Literally Books YouTube   Intro & Outro Song: "Would it Kill You," courtesy of The Solder Thread    

As we learned with “I'm Glad My Mom Died,” Jennette McCurdy is not an author you turn to for comfortable conversations.  Her debut fiction book, “Half His Age,” amps up the squidginess 1,000% and has Magda and Lindsay squirming in their seats as they talk about the age gap tale, which is told from a 17-year-old's perspective about her relationship with her 40-year-old teacher.  One thing we can say is this episode is anything but boring.    Books mentioned in the episode:  “An Academic Affair“ by Jodi McAlister “Katabasis“ by R.F. Kuang “Martyr!“ by Kaveh Akbar “James“ by Percival Everett “Trees“ by Percival Everett “Adventures of Huckleberry Finn“ by Mark Twain “Erasure“ by Percival Everett “The Time Traveler's Wife“ by Audrey Niffenegger “Life Out of Order“ by Audrey Niffenegger “Eragon“ by Christopher Paolini “Half His Age“ by Jennette McCurdy  “I'm Glad My Mom Died“ by Jeanette McCurdy  “My Dark Vanessa“ by Kate Elizabeth Russell   Email us!  Literally Books Website Literally Books Instagram Magda's Instagram Lindsay's Instagram Literally Books YouTube Literally Books TikTok   Intro & Outro Song: "Would it Kill You," courtesy of The Solder Thread

We burn. We pine. We read.  This week's episode is all about the swoon. Magda and Lindsay recommend stories with some of the most heat-inducing moments they could think of.  *Romantic partner not required.    Books mentioned in the episode:  “Romeo and Juliet“ by William Shakespeare “East of Eden“ by Johns Steinbeck “Wuthering Heights“ by Emily Brontë “Frankenstein“ by Mary Shelley “The Dungeon Anarchist's Cookbook“ by Matt Dinniman “The Song of Achilles“ by Madeline Miller “Heated Rivalry“ by Rachel Reid “The Bodyguard“ by Katherine Center “This Could Be Us “ by Kennedy Ryan “Before I Let Go“ by Kennedy Ryan “When in Rome“ by Sarah Adams “Practice Makes Perfect“ by Sarah Adams “Beach Read“ by Emily Henry “Honestly, I'm Totally Faking It“ by Amanda Gambill “First Lie Wins“ by Ashley Elston “Deep End“ by Ali Hazelwood “Deep Cuts“ by Holly Brickley   Email us!  Literally Books Website Literally Books Instagram Magda's Instagram Lindsay's Instagram Literally Books YouTube Literally Books TikTok   Intro & Outro Song: "Would it Kill You," courtesy of The Solder Thread

Welcome to the literary eras tour. This week, Magda and Lindsay are joined by Brittany and Dani of “The Breadcrumb Effect” podcast to discuss the literary breadcrumbs that led them from one moment in their lives to the next.  Listen in to learn the books that formed the readers they've become, and all the lessons they learned along the way.  You an follow The Breadcrumb Effect here!   Email us!  Literally Books Website Literally Books Instagram Magda's Instagram Lindsay's Instagram Literally Books YouTube   Books mentioned in the episode:  “Half His Age“ by Jeanette McCurdy  “I'm Glad My Mom Died“ by Jeanette McCurdy  “In Your Dreams“ by Sarah Adams “The God of the Woods“ by Liz Moore “Long Bright River“ by Liz Moore “Villain Origin Story“ by Ruby Dixon “Bull Moon Rising“ by Ruby Dixon “Matilda“ by Roald Dahl “Chicka Chicka Boom Boom“ by Bill Martin, Jr. and John Archambault “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone“ by J.K. Rowling “Throne of Glass“ by Sarah J. Maas “The Babysitter's Club“ by Ann M. Martin “Nancy Drew“ by Carolyn Keene “Frankenstein“ by Mary Shelley “Thirst“ by Scott Harrison “Animal Vegetable Miracle“ by Barbara Kingsolver, Camille Kingsolver, and Steven L. Hopp “The Omnivore's Dilemma“ by Michael Pollan “Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking“ by Malcolm Gladwell “Freakanomics“ by Stephen J. Dubner and Steven Levitt “Green“ by Ted Dekker “Red“ by Ted Dekker “Wnite“ by Ted Dekker “Untamed“ by Glennon Doyle “The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay“ by Michael Chabon “Percy Jackson and the Olympians“ by Rick Riordan “Twlight“ by Stephenie Meyer “A Court of Thorns and Roses“ by Sarah J. Maas “The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue“ by V.E. Schwab “The Games Gods Play“ by Abigail Owens “Vesselless“ by Cortney L. Winn  “Save the Cat“ by Blake Snyder “The Nightingale“ by Kristin Hannah "All the Light We Cannot See“ by Anthony Doerr “Atmosphere“ by Taylor Jenkins Reid “Daisy Jones and the Six“ by Taylor Jenkins Reid “The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo“ by Taylor Jenkins Reid   Intro & Outro Song: "Would it Kill You," courtesy of The Solder Thread

We all have that platonic friend who is incredibly hot, that we spend a decade going on vacations with and definitely never have romantic feelings for, and does not create tension in our relationships, right?  Okay, so maybe not. But WHO CARES? We need a little unrealistic love in our lives. This week, Magda and Lindsay talk all about the swoon-y, sweet, romantic “People We Meet on Vacation,” both the book by Emily Henry and the new Netflix adaptation.  This week is all about Literally Books' deep love and rom-coms, and where this story gets it right…and maybe sometimes a little wrong.     Books mentioned in the episode: “Dungeon Crawler Carl“ by Matt Dinniman “Carl's Doomsday Scenario“ by Matt Dinniman “The Correspondent“ by Virginia Evans “People We Meet on Vacation“ by Emily Henry “Funny Story“ by Emily Henry “Beach Read“ by Emily Henry “Great Big Beautiful Life“ by Emily Henry “Soul Searching“ by Lyla Sage “Free Falling“ by Lyla Sage “A Court of Thorns and Roses“ by Sarah J. Maas “Fourth Wing“ by Rebecca Yarros “Wheel of Time“ by Robert Jordan “Heated Rivalry“ by Rachel Reid “The Long Game“ by Rachel Reid “Unrivaled“ by Rachel Reid   Email us!  Literally Books Website Literally Books Instagram Magda's Instagram Lindsay's Instagram Literally Books YouTube Literally Books TikTok   Intro & Outro Song: "Would it Kill You," courtesy of The Solder Thread

It's time to get woo-woo, because this week, Literally Books is looking to the stars to recommend your next read.  What will ignite the fire signs' passion? Which stories will fill our water signs' cups? What tales will our earth signs find most grounding?  This week's episode will chart your reading course.    Books mentioned in the episode: “People We Meet on Vacation“ by Emily Henry “Funny Story“ by Emily Henry “Hell Bent“ by Leigh Bardugo “Ninth House “ by Leigh Bardugo “Katabasis“ by R.F. Kuang “Six of Crows“ by Leigh Bardugo “The Familiar“ by Leigh Bardugo “Shadow and Bone“ by Leigh Bardugo “Violeta“ by Isabel Allende “The Bell Witches“ by Lindsey Kelk “Hello Beautiful“ by Ann Napolitano “Forged by Blood“ by Ehigbor Okosun “The Bewitching“ by Silvia Moreno-Garcia “Mexican Gothic“ by Silvia Moreno-Garcia “The Daughter of Doctor Moreau“ by Silvia Moreno-Garcia “The Song of Achilles“ by Madeline Miller “Recursion“ by Blake Crouch “Tress of the Emerald Sea“ by Brandon Sanderson “Educated“ by Tara Westover The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches“ by Sangu Mandanna A Witch's Guide to Magical Innkeeping“ by Sangu Mandanna “The Women“ by Kristin Hannah “Iron Flame“ by Rebecca Yarros “Fourth Wing“ by Rebecca Yarros “The God of the Woods“ by Liz Moore “Variation“ by Rebecca Yarros   Email us!  Literally Books Website Literally Books Instagram Magda's Instagram Lindsay's Instagram Literally Books YouTube Literally Books TikTok   Intro & Outro Song: "Would it Kill You," courtesy of The Solder Thread

It's a new year, and Literally Books is back, baby!  Magda and Lindsay catch up on everything they read during the break. Magda discusses reading all about feminine rage across various genres, and Lindsay delves into her journey through literary absurdity.  Then the gals put dive deep into their woo-woo to discuss the resolutions they're working toward this year and all they want to manifest.  …and so it is. Season 3 of Literally Books begins!   Books mentioned in the episode: “Best Offer Wins“ by Marisa Kashino “Shield of Sparrows“ by Devney Perry  “Oathbound“ by Tracy Deonn “The Unmaking of June Farrow“ by Adrienne Young “Wild Dark Shore“ by Charlotte McConaghy “Dungeon Crawler Carl“ by Matt Dinniman “Know My Name“ by Chanel Miller  “When Women Were Dragons“ by Kelly Barnhill “Nightbitch“ by Rachel Yoder “The Hounding“ by Xenobe Purvis “The Housemaid“ by Freida McFadden “Atmosphere“ by Taylor Jenkins Reid “A Tale of Two Cities“ by Charles Dickens “Moby Dick“ by Herman Melville “East of Eden“ by Ernest Hemingway “Sense and Sensibility“ by Jane Austen “Wuthering Heights“ by Emily Brontë “11/22/63“ by Stephen King “Heated Rivalry“ by Rachel Reid “Frankenstein“ by Mary Shelley “Margo's Got Money Troubles“ by Rufi Thorpe “Impossible Creatures“ by Katherine Rundell “Dark Matter“ by Blake Crouch   Email us!  Literally Books Website Literally Books Instagram Magda's Instagram Lindsay's Instagram Literally Books YouTube Literally Books TikTok   Intro & Outro Song: "Would it Kill You," courtesy of The Solder Thread

Ladies and Gentlemen! Please be seated, because it is time for the second annual Thankful Awards!  Bask in the gratitude as Magda and Lindsay award their favorites in various bookish categories, including:  Character They're Most Thankful to Have Met Author They're Most Thankful to Have Discovered Adaptation They're Most Thankful for (Released) Book They're Most Thankful to Have Finished Book They're Most Thankful to Have Listened to Book They're Most Thankful to Have Read Podcast-Related Moment They're Most Thankful For No flash photography. No autographs. Nothing but love.    Email us!  Literally Books Website Literally Books Instagram Magda's Instagram Lindsay's Instagram Literally Books YouTube Literally Books TikTok   Intro & Outro Song: "Would it Kill You," courtesy of The Solder Thread   Book mentioned in the episode:  “The Mighty Red“ by Louise Erdrich “The Perfect Marriage“ by Jeneva Rose “Good Spirits“ by B.K. Borison “First-Time Caller“ by B.K. Borison “And Now, Back to You“ by B.K. Borison “Margo's Got Money Troubles“ by Rufi Thorpe “Atmosphere“ by Taylor Jenkins Reid “They Both Die at the End“ by Adam Sivera “The Knight and the Moth“ by Rachel Gillig “Frozen River“ by Ariel Lawhon “Oathbound“ by Tracy Deonn “Beg, Borrow, or Steal“ by Sarah Adams “When in Rome“ by Sarah Adams “We Have Reached the End of Our Show“ by Ali Gordon “The Girls Who Grew Big“ by Leila Mottley “Mickey7“ by Edward Ashton “Everything is Tuberculosis“ by John Green “The Perfect Divorce“ by Jeneva Rose “Bunny“ by Mona Awad “Dungeon Crawler Carl“ by Matt Dinniman “Letter to My Daughter“ by Maya Angelou “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings“ by Maya Angelou “Death of the Author“ by Nnedi Okorafor “The Trouble with Love and Coaches“ by Harriet Ashford The Odyssey“ by Homer The People We Meet on Vacation“ by Emily Henry lesh“ by David Szalay Eloise“ by Kay Thompson Cry to Heaven“ by Anne Rice Interview with a Vampire“ by Anne Rice

Dreams do come true!  This week, Magda and Lindsay discuss their perfect weekend hanging out with incredible authors, creatives, and book people at this year's Texas Book Festival.  Listen in for recaps of their favorite sessions and book recs they came away with.   *Also, please excuse Lindsay's “potato quality” tech. Her camera was as tired as she was.    Email us!  Literally Books Website Literally Books Instagram Magda's Instagram Lindsay's Instagram Literally Books YouTube Literally Books TikTok   Intro & Outro Song: "Would it Kill You," courtesy of The Solder Thread   Books mentioned in the episode:  “The Bodyguard “ by Katherine Center “The Love Haters“ by Katherine Center “Ruin “ by Gillian Eliza West “Reckoning“ by Gillian Eliza West “Until the Heart Stops“ by Gillian Eliza West “The Shattering Peace“ by John Scalzi “Murderbot“ by Martha Wells “Queen Demon “ by Martha Wells “When the Moon Hits Your Eye“ by John Scalzi “Boom Town“ by Nic Stone “Legendborn“ by Tracy Deonn “They Both Die at the End“ by Adam Silvera “The High Heaven“ by Joshua Wheeler “Death of the Author“ by Nnedi Okorafor “The Broken Blade Series“ by Mai Corland

In the pitch-black of night, a woman runs through the dry brush of the West Texas desert. She is out of breath. She is terrified. And she's just turned to see the headlights of the car that's chasing her.  This is just the FIRST PAGE of this week's book, “Innocence Road!” Join Magda and Lindsay as they chat with the author, Laura Griffin, about this heart-pounding mystery.  Books mentioned in the episode: “Death of the Author“ by Nnedi Okorafor “The First to Die at the End“ by Adam Silvera “The Survivor Wants to Die at the End“ by Adam Silvera “Pet Sematary“ by Stephen King “On Writing“ by Stephen King “Sing the 50 United States“ by Dr. Seuss “What Pet Should I Get?“ by Dr. Seuss “Fonseca“ by Jessica Francis Kane “A Guardian and a Thief“ by Megha Majumdar “The Dream Hotel“ by Laila Lalami “Anxious People“ by Fredrik Backman “A Man Named Ove“ by Fredrik Backman  “Bel Canto“ by Ann Patchet “My Friends“ by Fredrik Backman    Email us!  Literally Books Website Literally Books Instagram Magda's Instagram Lindsay's Instagram Literally Books YouTube Literally Books TikTok   Intro & Outro Song: "Would it Kill You," courtesy of The Solder Thread  

Deep breath in. Deep breath out. Everything is fine here.  And that's because Magda and Lindsay have your reading recipe for cozy season! Listen in as they recommend relaxing reads for every kind of person.  Aching for a crime procedural? No need to investigate recs. Looking for a little love in your life? Snuggle up! Need the comfort of a classic? They've got your literary cardigan.  This is a no-muss, no-fuss episode guide to relaxing.    Books mentioned in the episode:  “Five Broken Blades“ by Mai Corland “Four Ruined Realms“ by Mai Corland “Legendborn“ by Tracy Deonn “They Both Die at the End“ by Adam Silvera “The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year“ by Ally Carter “Emily Wilde's Encyclopedia of Fairies“ by Heather Fawcett “Emily WIlde's Map of the Otherworlds“ by Heather Fawcett “Emily WIlde's Compendium of Lost Tales“ by Heather Fawcett “Station Eleven“ by Emily St. John Mandel “House on the Cerulean Sea“ by TJ Klune “Atmosphere“ by Taylor Jenkins Reid “The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo“ by Taylor Jenkins Reid “Daisy Jones and the Six“ by Taylor Jenkins Reid “Pride and Prejudice“ by Jane Austen “The Work of Art“ by Mimi Matthews “The Trouble with Love and Coaches“ by Harriet Ashford “Little Women“ by Louisa May Alcott “Frankenstein“ by Mary Shelley “Great Expectations“ by Charles Dickens “Percy Jackson and the Olympians“ by Rick Riordan “The Book of Doors“ by Gareth Brown  “The Glass Hotel“ by Emily St. John Mandel “Exit Party“ by Emily St. John Mandel “Last Night in Montreal“ by Emily St. John Mandel “The Thrashers“ by Julie Soto “Rose in Chains“ by Julie Soto “Atmosphere“ by Taylor Jenkins Reid “My Friends“ by Fredrik Backman “The Land of Sweet Forever“ by Harper Lee “The Secret of Secrets“ by Dan Brown “King of Ashes“ by S.A. Crosby “Alchemised“ by SenLinYu “Katabasis“ by R.F. Kuang “Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil“ by V.E. Schwab “The Knight and the Moth“ by Rachel Gillig   Email us!  Literally Books Website Literally Books Instagram Magda's Instagram Lindsay's Instagram Literally Books YouTube Literally Books TikTok   Intro & Outro Song: "Would it Kill You," courtesy of The Solder Thread

Are Magda and Lindsay dying of anticipation to talk about this book? Or are they feverish from the heat between its main characters?    Find out this week as they discuss Ali Hazelwood's “Mate.”      Email us!  Literally Books Website Literally Books Instagram Magda's Instagram Lindsay's Instagram Literally Books YouTube Literally Books TikTok   Books mentioned in the episode:  “Five Broken Blades“ by Mai Corland “Innocence Road“ by Laura Griffin “The Games Gods Play“ by Abigail Owen “Hot for Slayer“ by Ali Hazelwood “Impossible Creatures“ by Katherine Rundell “The Poison King“ by Katherine Rundell “Twisted Love“ by Ana Huang “Twisted Games“ by Ana Huang “Twisted Hate“ by Ana Huang “Twisted Lies“ by Ana Huang “The King of Wrath“ by Ana Huang “Oathbringer“ by Brandon Sanderson “Mistborn“ by Brandon Sanderson “The Strata Wars” by Brandon Sanderson and Peter Orullian “A Darker Shade of Magic“ by V.E. Schwab

In celebration of Ali Hazelwood's sequel to this wonderful tale of hot werewolves and vampires, "Mate", we are re-releasing our "Bride" episode, so you can get a quick refresher.  Tune in next week for our brand-new episode covering "Mate!”   ...Literally an hour of Magda and Lindsay gushing about their love of Ali Hazelwood's "Bride." Before diving into the world of Misery Lark and friends, Magda discusses her newfound obsession with tv procedurals, and Lindsay reluctantly admits she may or may not be becoming a full-fledged romance reader...     Email us!  Literally Books Website Literally Books Instagram Magda's Instagram Lindsay's Instagram Literally Books YouTube Literally Books TikTok     Intro & Outro Song: "Would it Kill You," courtesy of The Solder Thread