Speaking LITerally

We are starting 2024 with a bang! Did you set a goal for the year to read more of your TBR list? It's great to have our first episode be on a topic like TBR lists as readers can relate.Join us as we discuss all things TBR, identify some of the books that have been hanging out on our lists and what we plan to do about it.We welcome special guest Kristina Carmela to discuss the 2024 Indieverse Awards. This is such a cool opportunity and one that we will be discussing and monitoring throughout the year. She shares everything you need to know about how to participate!There is also some great discussion about Instagram engagement groups, Goodreads, Zooniverse and a whole bunch of books.You don't want to miss the fun, the laughs, or the tangents. Take a listen!About Speaking LITerallyResident bookworms Liz & Holly explore their favorite world--BOOKS--in this all new podcast focused around new releases, old favorites, and everything in between.What are you reading? Find our their favorites and upcoming reads along with stories from authors and more on Speaking LITerally!Follow on Instagram@speakliterallypodcast@lizzieslittlebooknook@azdesert_bookworm

Happy New Year!Welcome to 2024, but before we can embrace the new year, we must close out 2023. This past year has been full of ups and downs, but it didn't fail in providing some amazing reads.After discussing a bedbug issue in a London Library and a research study on reading comprehension impact between print and digital books, the bookish friends dive into all the memorable books of 2023.They discuss topics from the strangest books read to their top genres. The year in review wouldn't be complete without identifying their top monthly reads as well as their favorite book of the year. Spoiler alert - for the first time in podcast history, they picked a different top book!There are romance and thrillers. There are fantasies and historical fiction. With a combined total of 128 books read between the pair in 2023, there is a lot to talk about.About Speaking LITerallyResident bookworms Liz & Holly explore their favorite world--BOOKS--in this all new podcast focused around new releases, old favorites, and everything in between.What are you reading? Find our their favorites and upcoming reads along with stories from authors and more on Speaking LITerally!Follow on Instagram@speakliterallypodcast@lizzieslittlebooknook@azdesert_bookworm

Speaking LITerally #33: Book Club featuring Winter Spirits: Ghostly Tales for Frosty NightsIt's Book Club time! This month's conversation focuses on Winter Spirits: Ghostly Tales for Frosty Nights. It is a collection of 12 short stories set to a Gothic tone. It was a very different read, but provided a lot of topics for discussion. There is also a bonus mini discussion on Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros that you won't want to miss (no spoilers for this one.)This month other topics include the 2023 Goodreads Choice Awards, 2023 Booker Prize winner, and the winner for the 2023 oddest book title. Beyond these, there is always so much fun bookish and non-bookish randomness to chat about. Have you heard of lebkuchen? Well, it's a brief topic of conversation.As always, there are many laughs and so much fun to be had. So sit, back, relax, and take a listen. See you in 2024!About Speaking LITerallyResident bookworms Liz & Holly explore their favorite world--BOOKS--in this all new podcast focused around new releases, old favorites, and everything in between.What are you reading? Find our their favorites and upcoming reads along with stories from authors and more on Speaking LITerally!Follow on Instagram@speakliterallypodcast@lizzieslittlebooknook@azdesert_bookworm

Author Jes Smyth joins the show to discuss her debut novel, Time for Once, and drops a little exclusive piece of information regarding the upcoming release of her second novel, Dream for a Second.The shenanigans are in full effort throughout this month's show which creates laugh after laugh. Naturally, Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros is discussed (with no spoilers) because well, why would it not be discussed!? Additional topics this month include James Joyce, Shadow and Bone Season 3 update, Goodreads Book of the Year Voting, and music sensation Pink's partnership with PEN America.Make sure to listen to the end, the show's traditional speed round is one to not be missed.About Speaking LITerallyResident bookworms Liz & Holly explore their favorite world--BOOKS--in this all new podcast focused around new releases, old favorites, and everything in between.What are you reading? Find our their favorites and upcoming reads along with stories from authors and more on Speaking LITerally!Follow on Instagram@speakliterallypodcast@lizzieslittlebooknook@azdesert_bookworm

Welcome back to another adventure into the bookish world.Liz and Holly have finally read their first Colleen Hoover book, Verity, and have quite a lot to say about it with their pals Stephanie and Jennifer as part of the book club discussion.It's also Spooky Season, so it would be irresponsible to not talk about books for the season. Books discussed in this episode include: The September House by Clarissa Orlando, Gerald's Game by Stephen King, The Grand Hotel by Scott Kenemore, All Hallows by Christophers Golden plus a few of our other favorites.Besides scary books and the breakdown of Verity, Bookish topics include AI's impact on the book world, the Booker Prize Shortlist, and more.When they're Speaking LITerally, it's bound to a good time with plenty of shenanigans.About Speaking LITerallyResident bookworms Liz & Holly explore their favorite world--BOOKS--in this all new podcast focused around new releases, old favorites, and everything in between.What are you reading? Find our their favorites and upcoming reads along with stories from authors and more on Speaking LITerally!Follow on Instagram@speakliterallypodcast@lizzieslittlebooknook@azdesert_bookworm

The book duo is back at it! This month they welcome author Peter D Baker to the show to discuss his novel, Rain City Gothic!Additional book chat consists of Rachel Beanland's book talk debacle in Florida in regards to her new historical fiction book, The House is on Fire and our excitement over next month's release of Lessons In Chemistry on Apple TV.Books discussed this month include:The 57 Bus by Dashka SlaterStars Like Gasoline by Jessika Grewe GloverThe Brothers Hawthorne by Jennifer Lynne BarnesThe Sanatorium by Sarah PearseAnd several moreThis episode goes from popcorn to politics., so be prepared!Next month, they return with another Book Club episode focusing on Colleen Hoover's Verity. This will be the first Colleen Hoover book Holly and Liz have every read! You will definitely not want to miss it.About Speaking LITerallyResident bookworms Liz & Holly explore their favorite world--BOOKS--in this all new podcast focused around new releases, old favorites, and everything in between.What are you reading? Find our their favorites and upcoming reads along with stories from authors and more on Speaking LITerally!Follow on Instagram@speakliterallypodcast@lizzieslittlebooknook@azdesert_bookworm

For this August bonus episode, Holly and Liz welcome back Steph and Jenn for a special Book Club focused on Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros. Spoilers, conspiracy theories, opinions, and predictions a plenty in this fun time for all.Holly and Liz also share some information and their thoughts on Texas House Bill 900 and the idea that Stephen King books are YA. Not sure about that one! There are also plenty of other books mentioned and discussed besides Fourth Wing. Some of the books discussed in this episode include: The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin, The London Séance Society by Sarah Penner, The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins and several more.The dynamic duo will return on September 18 with special guest, author Peter D. Baker.About Speaking LITerallyResident bookworms Liz & Holly explore their favorite world--BOOKS--in this all new podcast focused around new releases, old favorites, and everything in between.What are you reading? Find our their favorites and upcoming reads along with stories from authors and more on Speaking LITerally!Follow on Instagram@speakliterallypodcast@lizzieslittlebooknook@azdesert_bookworm

Who are some of your favorite characters? What is it that makes you love them so much? Join Holly and Liz as they discuss all things character related.The duo also weighs in on the BookTok / Hockey controversary that seems to be making waves. Plus, there is plenty of books to discuss:Final Girls Support GroupTomorrow, Tomorrow and TomorrowJanet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum seriesThe House on the Cerulean SeaFrom Blood and Ash & A Soul of Ash and BloodJust to name a few of the books that come up in conversation! The book buddies will be back in two weeks on August 21 with their next Book Club episode featuring an in-depth review and analysis of Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros. You won't want to miss it.About Speaking LITerallyResident bookworms Liz & Holly explore their favorite world--BOOKS--in this all new podcast focused around new releases, old favorites, and everything in between.What are you reading? Find our their favorites and upcoming reads along with stories from authors and more on Speaking LITerally!Follow on Instagram@speakliterallypodcast@lizzieslittlebooknook@azdesert_bookworm

This month, the book duo is joined by Jenn Bouchard, author of First Course and the soon to be released, Palms on the Cape. Jenn is a fun, laid back author who shares a lot of insight into her books, her process, and the literary world.Holly and Liz also share some thoughts on upcoming adaptions including Wonka; Red, White and Royal Blue; and The Lunar Chronicles to name a few. Oh, and Adam Driver as Snape? In true fashion, there is a lot of laughter, fun and bookish nonsense. Listen to partake in the fun.About Speaking LITerallyResident bookworms Liz & Holly explore their favorite world--BOOKS--in this all new podcast focused around new releases, old favorites, and everything in between.What are you reading? Find our their favorites and upcoming reads along with stories from authors and more on Speaking LITerally!Follow on Instagram@speakliterallypodcast@lizzieslittlebooknook@azdesert_bookworm

Holly and Liz celebrate their two year anniversary of the podcast with a little look back on some of the fun times they've had while discussing everything from the Shutdown/Quarantine of the pandemic to starting their bookstagram accounts. But, there is also much to be covered from A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J Maas to Pineapple Street by Jenny Jackson, to all sorts of references to other books including the Serpent and Dove Series and a new book coming this fall from that world.Jenn and Steph then join for a book club discussion of Emily Henry's new book, Happy Place which is so much more than a simple rom-com.The bookish duo will be back July 17 when they welcome author Jenn Bouchard on to discuss her book First Course as well as her up coming October release.About Speaking LITerallyResident bookworms Liz & Holly explore their favorite world--BOOKS--in this all new podcast focused around new releases, old favorites, and everything in between.What are you reading? Find our their favorites and upcoming reads along with stories from authors and more on Speaking LITerally!Follow on Instagram@speakliterallypodcast@lizzieslittlebooknook@azdesert_bookworm

Welcome to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter! Liz and Holly take a deep dive into the ins and outs of this high impacting series, what the impacts it has had on readers and literature and why, plus they share their own personal thoughts, as always.This episode goes off the rails a little bit with some unexpected shenanigans through Liz insulting Holly and Holly's attempts to discuss a book that she "doesn't not like." As always, it is a great time talking about Little Free Libraries and books that include Legendborn, I Married a Naga, Lessons in Chemistry, and more.Hope you enjoy it as much as they enjoyed recording it. The duo will be back in early June with the Book Club episode discussing, Emily Henry's Happy Place.About Speaking LITerallyResident bookworms Liz & Holly explore their favorite world--BOOKS--in this all new podcast focused around new releases, old favorites, and everything in between.What are you reading? Find our their favorites and upcoming reads along with stories from authors and more on Speaking LITerally!Follow on Instagram@speakliterallypodcast@lizzieslittlebooknook@azdesert_bookworm

Join us in welcoming author Jessika Grewe Glover back to the show! She first appeared just before the release of her first novel, Another Beasts Skin, back in 2021 and now we are helping to kick off the release of her latest book, Stars Like Gasoline, which is available on April 25.This episode al incudes conversations around the Royal Shakespeare Company's adaption of Hamnet, The HBO Max's Harry Potter series announcement, plus these are some of the books discussed: The Silent Project, One of Us Is Dead, Vox and Devolution. There is also a brief discussion about the girl fight that is occurring on the New York Times Best Sellers List.It's always a fun time! If you love art and books, then this is an episode you won't want to miss! We'll be back in May for our highly anticipated Wizarding World of Harry Potter episode that will drop on May 22.About Speaking LITerallyResident bookworms Liz & Holly explore their favorite world--BOOKS--in this all new podcast focused around new releases, old favorites, and everything in between.What are you reading? Find our their favorites and upcoming reads along with stories from authors and more on Speaking LITerally!Follow on Instagram@speakliterallypodcast@lizzieslittlebooknook@azdesert_bookworm

The Book Club is back and tackles Stephen King's 11-22-63 in this month's episode of Speaking LITerally. Not only are JFK conspiracy theories discussed but also how this particular book is part fantasy, part love story, and even part horror. The group has some strong opinions and thoughts on all aspects of this daunting novel.Holly and Liz also take some time to discuss Roald Dahl and the controversary over the UK's plans for releasing censored editions of his books well as some upcoming book adaptations. The duo will be back April 17 with author Jessika Grewe Glover in advance of the release of her new book, Stars Like GasolineAbout Speaking LITerallyResident bookworms Liz & Holly explore their favorite world--BOOKS--in this all new podcast focused around new releases, old favorites, and everything in between.What are you reading? Find our their favorites and upcoming reads along with stories from authors and more on Speaking LITerally!Follow on Instagram@speakliterallypodcast@lizzieslittlebooknook@azdesert_bookworm

Love is in the air this month! Join Liz and Holly as they discuss the soring popularity of the romance genre. They share their thoughts and ideas about tropes and even chat a little about Fifty Shades of Grey. Books discussed include Lessons in Chemistry, Thursday Murder Club, A Fault in Our Stars and The Love Hypothesis.This month the book duo is joined by Words & Kisses Bookshop owner, Amy. She shares some insight and perspectives on Romance and how her online Romance Bookstore came to be. Amy also provides several great book recommendations to get you ready for Valentine's Day.It is once again an episode of off the wall bookish craziness with some popular technology mishaps. It is a fun time for all. You won't want to miss it.About Speaking LITerallyResident bookworms Liz & Holly explore their favorite world--BOOKS--in this all new podcast focused around new releases, old favorites, and everything in between.What are you reading? Find our their favorites and upcoming reads along with stories from authors and more on Speaking LITerally!Follow on Instagram@speakliterallypodcast@lizzieslittlebooknook@azdesert_bookworm

Happy New Year! Liz and Holly are excited to be back after their holiday break to kick off a new year of reading and all sorts of bookish fun.Get comfy as this is the longest episode in the show's history, but it is one of the most fun. The Queens of Tangents show their talents by talking about ancestry, teenage angst, Prince Harry and other nonsense all while still sharing their bookish opinions.This month there is discussion around AI narrated audio books, Leigh Bardugo's Book Tour, the value of best seller lists and, of course, the focus of the show - 2022 Year in Review. These bookish buddies share their favorite and not so favorite reads of the past year.About Speaking LITerallyResident bookworms Liz & Holly explore their favorite world--BOOKS--in this all new podcast focused around new releases, old favorites, and everything in between.What are you reading? Find our their favorites and upcoming reads along with stories from authors and more on Speaking LITerally!Follow on Instagram@speakliterallypodcast@lizzieslittlebooknook@azdesert_bookworm

The Speaking LITerally Book Club is back in action discussing Sarah Hogle's Just Like Magic in this month's episode.Enjoy ringing in the holidays with Holly and Liz's thoughts, recommendations and discussions surrounding seasonal reads that are sure to get you in the holiday spirit. They also provide a NaNoWriMo wrap up and what to watch on the Goodreads Book of the Year list.The bookworms will be back in January with the 2022 Year In Review episode to kick off a new year of reading!Follow on Instagram@speakliterallypodcast@lizzieslittlebooknook@azdesert_bookwormAbout Speaking LITerallyResident bookworms Liz & Holly explore their favorite world--BOOKS--in this all new podcast focused around new releases, old favorites, and everything in between.What are you reading? Find our their favorites and upcoming reads along with stories from authors and more on Speaking LITerally!

Liz and Holly welcome Jason Rekulak, author of the bestselling novel Hidden Pictures, to the show. He shares insight into his writing process and how he developed the ideas and characters behind the popular thriller.The show wouldn't be complete without some insight into other hot literary topics like NaNoWriMo and The Booker Prize as well as a discussion of one of duo's favorite reads of October, Stolen Tongues by Felix Blackwell.Follow on Instagram@speakliterallypodcast@lizzieslittlebooknook@azdesert_bookwormAbout Speaking LITerallyResident bookworms Liz & Holly explore their favorite world--BOOKS--in this all new podcast focused around new releases, old favorites, and everything in between.What are you reading? Find our their favorites and upcoming reads along with stories from authors and more on Speaking LITerally!

Speaking LITerally Book Club is back! This month, Jenn and Steph rejoin Holly and Liz for a very series discussion of Sarah Gailey's Just Like Home. All four have very different opinions on this book, but beware--there are plenty of spoilers.Liz and Holly also spend some time chatting about the Nobel Prize for Literature and the upcoming NaNoWriMo! You will not walk away from this one without sharing in the laughter.About Speaking LITerallyResident bookworms Liz & Holly explore their favorite world--BOOKS--in this all new podcast focused around new releases, old favorites, and everything in between.What are you reading? Find our their favorites and upcoming reads along with stories from authors and more on Speaking LITerally!Follow on Instagram@speakliterallypodcast@lizzieslittlebooknook@azdesert_bookworm

Join us this for a fun episode discussing Retellings! What is your favorite? Peter Pan retellings seem to be popular right now. What about Alice in Wonderland or Beauty and the Beast?As always, there are plenty of shenanigans to be had as we discuss everything from the Booker Prize Short list, the longest single volume book EVER, and our raving opinions of Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin.Oh, and our dramatic Colleen Hoover bet has come to an end, listen to find out who won as well as to hear the new bet!About Speaking LITerallyResident bookworms Liz & Holly explore their favorite world--BOOKS--in this all new podcast focused around new releases, old favorites, and everything in between.What are you reading? Find our their favorites and upcoming reads along with stories from authors and more on Speaking LITerally!Follow on Instagram@speakliterallypodcast@lizzieslittlebooknook@azdesert_bookworm

Welcome the first ever Speaking LITerally Book Club! This month Holly and Liz enjoy sharing some information about the Booker Prize nominee long list and the upcoming America's Next Great Writer reality TV show. Also, The Way of the Dragon by CT Ortega becomes the focus on what we have recently read!!But, it all leads to the book club discussion of Our Crooked Hearts by Melissa Albert. This turned out to be an amazing discussion with two additional bookish friends, Jenn and Steph. We discuss the ins and outs of the book and our takes and opinions on style, characters, conflict, conclusion and so much more. There are several spoilers, but honestly if you haven't read the book, the spoilers might actually make you want to read it more.We'll be back in September with another guest author! Happy Reading.

Nothing says summer better than a fun rom-com. Join us for a fun-filled author interview with Gillian Libby. Her debut book, Four Ways to Wear a Dress, hit stores last month. We talk everything form surfing and little black dresses to being dance moms and social media. Gillian is an amazing person and her fun personality definitely comes through in her writing!What else is in store on this month's episode? Well, we discuss Where the Crawdad's Sing, Under the Whispering Door, and Priory of the Orange Tree. Fun fact, apparently our technology doesn't like the heat. We explain this too along with the knowledge that Harper Collins has approved a union strike!Another month, another fun episode with book talk, laughter, and shenanigans. We'll be back on August 8!About Speaking LITerallyResident bookworms Liz & Holly explore their favorite world--BOOKS--in this all new podcast focused around new releases, old favorites, and everything in between.What are you reading? Find our their favorites and upcoming reads along with stories from authors and more on Speaking LITerally!Follow on Instagram@speakliterallypodcast@lizzieslittlebooknook@azdesert_bookworm

It's the 1 Year Bookish Anniversary of Speaking LITerarlly! Holly and Liz reflect on all the shenanigans of the past year, the authors met and the books read, and share some exciting news for year two.This month the duo discusses Rule of Wolves by Leigh Bardugo, Book Lovers by Emily Henry and Hidden Pictures by Jason Rekulak. In the world of news, they discuss the unburnable Handmaid's Tale, LGBTQ books surging sales, and Holly Black's announcement of a new Duology.Without any more spoilers, this episode is an emotional rollercoaster, and one you won't want to miss.About Speaking LITerallyResident bookworms Liz & Holly explore their favorite world--BOOKS--in this all new podcast focused around new releases, old favorites, and everything in between.What are you reading? Find our their favorites and upcoming reads along with stories from authors and more on Speaking LITerally!Follow on Instagram@speakliterallypodcast@lizzieslittlebooknook@azdesert_bookworm

Holly & Liz are joined by fiction author SC Jensen, plus bookish news, 2022 Pulitzer Price winners,Holly and Liz are back for another adventure into the book world! This month they welcome Canadian fiction author SC Jensen to the show. They discuss Jensen's cyberpunk Sci-Fi series Bubbles In Space, her other series, and the role that technology plays in our lives today. Naturally,Holly and Liz share some bookish news to kick this off including the coming soon book to screen adaptions, the 2022 Pulitzer Prize winners, and how some Texans are fighting back after a country library banned books from its shelves. As always, the fun continues!About Speaking LITerallyResident bookworms Liz & Holly explore their favorite world--BOOKS--in this all new podcast focused around new releases, old favorites, and everything in between.What are you reading? Find our their favorites and upcoming reads along with stories from authors and more on Speaking LITerally!Follow on Instagram@speakliterallypodcast@lizzieslittlebooknook@azdesert_bookworm

Welcome to Fantastical Fantasies! This month Holly and Liz take a closer look on what makes this particular genre what it is and just how far reaching it has become. From Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Alice in Wonderland to A Court of Thorns and Roses and Harry Potter, fantasies have impacted everyone to some degree.Plus, there is plenty to talk about when it comes to Where the Crawdads Sing, Blood & Honey, and the Love Hypothesis. When you are a book lover, there is always so much to talk about.

Join Holly and Liz for their classical conversation in this month's episode. Which of the "classic" classics are must reads? Dracula? Pride and Prejudice? Where do modern classics land on the scale of importance?These bookish friends discuss all of this while also talking about Andy Weir's Project Hail Mary and Allison Saft's new release, A Far Wilder Magic. Plus, get caught up on some book news highlights of the last month. Do you think an author should raise money on a crowdfunding site to pay for publishing their books? This is one of the topics that comes up this month.About Speaking LITerallyResident bookworms Liz & Holly explore their favorite world--BOOKS--in this all new podcast focused around new releases, old favorites, and everything in between.What are you reading? Find our their favorites and upcoming reads along with stories from authors and more on Speaking LITerally!Follow on Instagram@speakliterallypodcast@lizzieslittlebooknook@azdesert_bookworm

Join Liz and Holly as they welcome author Amanda Prowse, a British author, penning 28 books who has be crowned the "Queen of Family Fiction" by the Daily Mail.This is such an inspiration interview that will give you all the feels about books, literature but more importantly her approach to life, love and family. Amanda is hilarious and so relatable.The bookish buddies also share their thoughts on book censorship and discuss the book adapted movies that are up for Academy Awards and BAFTAs.If there is one episode you really need to listen to, it is this one.

Welcome to 2022! To kick off the new year Holly and Liz dive right in talking about the Harry Potter Reunion Show, our anticipated reads of the year, and our own Book Award winners. Prepare to laugh with us, or at us, as we get a little carried away with some of our thoughts and opinions!Follow on Instagram@speakliterallypodcast@lizzieslittlebooknook@azdesert_bookwormAbout Speaking LITerallyResident bookworms Liz & Holly explore their favorite world--BOOKS--in this all new podcast focused around new releases, old favorites, and everything in between.What are you reading? Find our their favorites and upcoming reads along with stories from authors and more on Speaking LITerally!

2021 is coming to a close, so it's time to reflect on the best books of the year. Join Holly and Liz as they take a journey through the months sharing their favorite reads.They also discuss the Goodreads books of the year, spend a little too much time talking bout the Grishaverse, and what the heck is Mince Pie?Join them as they ring in the holidays and say farewell to 2021 in bookish style.Follow on Instagram@speakliterallypodcast@lizzieslittlebooknook@azdesert_bookwormAbout Speaking LITerallyResident bookworms Liz & Holly explore their favorite world--BOOKS--in this all new podcast focused around new releases, old favorites, and everything in between.What are you reading? Find our their favorites and upcoming reads along with stories from authors and more on Speaking LITerally!

Holly and Liz have a lot to talk about this week! They discuss the increase of minority characters in children's books, the Kindle Vella, and the winner of the Booker Prize. Have you read The Last House on Needless Street? Well, the pair spend some time sharing why this was a five star book and a must read.The highlight of this episode is the fun author interview with Jessika Grewe Glover to discuss her debut novel, Another Beast's Skin. There may be a slight disagreement regarding College Football, but you'll have to listen to know for sure.The Book Buddies will be back with their Year in Review episode on December 20!About Speaking LITerallyResident bookworms Liz & Holly explore their favorite world--BOOKS--in this all new podcast focused around new releases, old favorites, and everything in between.What are you reading? Find our their favorites and upcoming reads along with stories from authors and more on Speaking LITerally!Follow on Instagram@speakliterallypodcast@lizzieslittlebooknook@azdesert_bookworm

On this week's Halloween Special, we welcome Tony, a Stephen King enthusiast, to discuss all things horror, thriller, and just creepy. Join us for a great conversation that includes book to movie horror adaptations and what we find scary in books.As always, we share some of the most recent book news and thoughts. How do you feel about "DNF" books? Plus, we share our thoughts on what we've been reading the last few weeks.About Speaking LITerallyResident bookworms Liz & Holly explore their favorite world--BOOKS--in this all new podcast focused around new releases, old favorites, and everything in between.What are you reading? Find our their favorites and upcoming reads along with stories from authors and more on Speaking LITerally!Follow on Instagram@speakliterallypodcast@lizzieslittlebooknook@azdesert_bookworm

Liz and Holly have quite a bit to say about some of the most popular series out there. So much so that this is an extra long episode. Get comfy as our they share the most current bookish news and let their opinions fly. Are you Team Stand Alone Books or Team Series??About Speaking LITerallyResident bookworms Liz & Holly explore their favorite world--BOOKS--in this all new podcast focused around new releases, old favorites, and everything in between.What are you reading? Find our their favorites and upcoming reads along with stories from authors and more on Speaking LITerally!Follow on Instagram@speakliterallypodcast@lizzieslittlebooknook@azdesert_bookworm

Holly & Liz welcome Kate Allen, author of Fear of Flying, on board for an interview. They also dive into some book opinions, book news, and Holly learns there are 52 weeks in a year.About Speaking LITerallyResident bookworms Liz & Holly explore their favorite world--BOOKS--in this all new podcast focused around new releases, old favorites, and everything in between.What are you reading? Find our their favorites and upcoming reads along with stories from authors and more on Speaking LITerally!Follow on Instagram@speakliterallypodcast@lizzieslittlebooknook@azdesert_bookworm

Holly & Liz welcome independent author and 20 year Army veteran, Caleb Ortega to discuss his series Warfare of the Gods, his path to becoming an author, and advice for anyone who wants to publish their own work--he is truly an inspiration. Plus get your latest bookish news and, of course, what they're currently reading and thoughts on what they recently finished! Don't miss this truly fun and insightful episode.  About Speaking LITerallyResident bookworms Liz & Holly explore their favorite world--BOOKS--in this all new podcast focused around new releases, old favorites, and everything in between.What are you reading? Find our their favorites and upcoming reads along with stories from authors and more on Speaking LITerally!Follow on Instagram@speakliterallypodcast@lizzieslittlebooknook@azdesert_bookworm

We discuss our favorite reads of the part month and what we are currently reading! So many good books out right now!!This episodes topic is Beach Reads. What makes a beach read a beach read and why they are not all rom-coms. The Impact of COVID on traveling and how beach reads have in helping readers escape on adventures during the last year. And of course some of our beach read recommendations.About Speaking LITerallyResident bookworms Liz & Holly explore their favorite world--BOOKS--in this all new podcast focused around new releases, old favorites, and everything in between.What are you reading? Find our their favorites and upcoming reads along with stories from authors and more on Speaking LITerally!Follow on Instagram@speakliterallypodcast@lizzieslittlebooknook@azdesert_bookworm

Learn more about Holly & Liz, and see their Top 6 of the first 6 months of 2021 on the debut episode of Speaking LITerally! This Week's Speaking LITerallyAn introduction to Liz and Holly!Upcoming book releasesWhatcha' Readin'?Bookworm Q&ATheir Top 6 of The First 6! (months of the year, that is)About Speaking LITerallyResident bookworms Liz & Holly explore their favorite world--BOOKS--in this all new podcast focused around new releases, old favorites, and everything in between. What are you reading? Find our their favorites and upcoming reads along with stories from authors and more on Speaking LITerally! Subscribe and follow for all of your bookish delight!Follow on Instagram@speakingliterallypodcast@lizzieslittlebooknook@azdesert_bookworm

The first episode of Speaking LITerally drops on Monday, June 14. Subscribe and follow for all of your bookish delight!About Speaking LITerallyResident bookworms Liz & Holly explore their favorite world--BOOKS--in this all new podcast focused around new releases, old favorites, and everything in between.What are you reading? Find our their favorites and upcoming reads along with stories from authors and more on Speaking LITerally!Follow on Instagram@speakingliterallypodcast@lizzieslittlebooknook@azdesert_bookworm