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S3 · E122
Today · 44 min
...Literally Nonfiction Recs for Any Reader feat. Meg Harris from "I Read It on a Podcast!"
Though there are literally books we try to read anything and everything, sometimes we need a little help from our friends. That’s why this week we have the amazing Meg Harris from “I Read It on a Podcast” to give us her top 3 current non-fiction recs. You can also check out “I Read it On a Podcast” on your favorite streaming platform to keep up to date on all of Meg’s latest recommendations. I Read It on a Podcast Instagram Meg’s favorite Indie Bookstore in Chicago: Women and Children First Bookstore - https://womenandchildrenfirst.com Books mentioned in the episode: "The Kiss Quotient" by Helen Hoang "The Dutch House" by Ann Patchett “Girls Just Wanna Have Funds“ by Camilla Falkenberg, Emma Due Bitz and Anna-Sophie Hartvigsen “The Collective Bargain“ by Jane McAlevey “Stuart Little“ by E. B. White “Come as You Are“ by Emily Nagoski “Bridgerton“ by Julia Quinn “Word Slut“ by Amanda Montell “My Life So Far“ by Jane Fonda “Know My Name“ by Chanel Miller 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
Friday · 7 min
...Literally Books News! October Week 5: Will the AI rumors ever end? Reading Raves and more!
On this week’s book news, Magda and Lindsay discuss yet another author who’s being accused of leveraging AI for his latest work, a new San Antonio publishing co-op, a new trend of reading raves, and Icebreaker casting! Listen in for this literary emotional rollercoaster! Books mentioned in the episode: “C'était ça ou mourir“ by Thélyson Orélien “Daggermouth“ by H.M. Wolfe “Icebreaker“ by Hannah Grace 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
S3 · E121
October 28 · 29 min
...Literally Dracula Dramatized Audio Review!!
“MIINNNAAAA….MINNAAAA Come with me to listen to Literally Books. Let your ears drink in the delights of their insightful audiobook reviews,” said Jonathan Bailey’s Dracula…probably. This week, Magda and Lindsay are indulging in the terrifying and thrilling dramatized audio of Bram Stoker’s “Dracula,” performed by Ella Purnell as Mina and Jonathan Bailey as Dracula. Books mentioned in the episode: “Under the Whispering Door“ by T.J. Klune “A Dark and Wild Wood“ by Sarah Nicole Lemon “My Roommate is a Vampire“ by Jenna Levine “Dracula “ by Bram Stoker 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
October 23 · 18 min
...Literally Books News! October Week 4: Book News! The Best of 2026 Book Awards, Joyce Carol Oates Hates Romance? And new Ali Hazelwood!
It’s awards season, ladies and gentlemen, and this week Magda and Lindsay review all the nominees, from Nobel to Booker to Kirkus. Also, what does Joyce Carol Oates have against romance? Maybe she should read Ali Hazelwood’s recently announced sequel to “The Love Hypothesis,” assuming it isn’t banned, which, according to PEN America, could happen any day now. Wanna get the scoop? Listen in to this week’s book news. Books mentioned in the episode: “Kin “ by Tayari Jones “Anger is Only a Shadow“ by Elizabeth Acevedo “The Poet X“ by Elizabeth Acevedo “Clap When You Land“ by Elizabeth Acevedo “Paradiso 17“ by Hannah Lillith “Dèy“ by Edwidge Danticat “Beginning Middle End“ by Valeria Luiselli “Mad Eden“ by Morgan Thomas “Pretend You’re Dead and I Carry You“ by Julián Delgado Lopera “The Love Hypothesis“ by Ali Hazelwood “The Two-Body Problem“ by Ali Hazelwood “Love, Theoretically“ by Ali Hazelwood “Deep End“ by Ali Hazelwood “The Shining“ by Stephen King “The Green Mile“ by Stephen King “A Court of Thorns and Roses“ by Sarah J. Maas “Bad Words“ by Rioghnach Robinson “A Little Life“ by Hanya Yanigahara “Crazy, Rich Asians“ by Kevin Kwan “The Five-Star Weekend“ by Elin Hilderbrand 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
S3 · E120
October 21 · 26 min
...Literally Our Favorite Books as Horror Novels
Have you ever snuggled in with one of your favorite reads and thought, “…if only this were a smidge more terrifying, life would be perfect.” Well, Magda and Lindsay are here to grant all your bone-chilling desires. This week, they take some of their favorite stories and re-imagine them as horror books. Romantic yearning? Ruined. Happy endings? We don’t know her. It’s time to take that cozy blanket and hide behind it, because their monsters of the week are coming for you. Books mentioned in the episode: “Bad Words“ by Rioghnach Robinson “Dead Beat“ by Leigh Bardugo “First-Time Caller“ by B.K. Borison “My Year of Rest and Relaxation“ by Otessa Moshfegh “Atmosphere“ by Taylor Jenkins Reid “The Correspondent“ by Virginia Evans “Beach Read“ by Emily Henry “The Love Hypothesis“ by Ali Hazelwood 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
October 16 · 10 min
..Literally Book News! October Week 3: It's raining book releases! And casting drama!
It’s raining book releases this week! We have a new memoir from “Educated” author, Tara Westover. Also, the fiction gods have blessed us with new books from Coco Mellors, Emily Henry, and Mackenzie Scott! And, of course, it wouldn’t be book news without a little drama. Listen in to find out all about the “controversial” casting of Greta Gerwig’s “The Magician’s Nephew” adaptation. Books mentioned in the episode: “Educated“ by Tara Westover “Brothers and Sisters“ by Tara Westover “Last Days in Two Nations“ by MacKenzie Scott “Dungeon Crawler Carl“ by Matt Dinniman “Grenade“ by Coco Mellors “Cleopatra and Frankenstein“ by Coco Mellors “Blue Sisters“ by Coco Mellors “The Magician’s Nephew“ by C.S. Lewis “Modern Classic“ by Emily Henry Outro Song: "Would it Kill You," courtesy of The Soldier Thread Find us at literallybooks.com 0:00 Westover memoir 2:02 MacKenzie Scott novel 4:15 Mellors’ Grenade 7:20 Streep in Narnia 9:20 New Emily Henry #bookdrama #adaptationdrama #bookadaptation #booknews #bookreleases
S3 · E119
October 14 · 36 min
...Literally The Good, The Bad, and the "Grim Tidings"
As Queen Rihanna once said, “We found love in a hopeless place.” And that’s exactly what happens in the book Magda and Lindsay discuss this week, B.K. Borison’s “Grim Tidings.” This book asks the question, can a guardian angel and a grim reaper make it work? Listen in to find out! Books mentioned in the episode: “Grim Tidings“ by B.K. Borison “Dead Beat“ by Leigh Bardugo “Katabasis“ by R.F. Kuang “A Study in Sparkling“ by Jodi McAlister “An Academic Affair“ by Jodi McAlister “The Love Hypothesis“ by Ali Hazelwood “First-Time Caller“ by B.K. Borison “If Not for My Baby“ by Kate Golden “It Happened on a Sunday“ by Tracy Wolff “When in Rome“ by Sarah Adams “The Love of My Afterlife“ by Kirsty Greenwood “Good Spirits“ by B.K. Borison “Long-Time Listener“ by B.K. Borison “Educated“ by Tara Westover “Brothers and Sisters“ by Tara Westover “Last Days in Two Nations“ by MacKenzie Scott “Dungeon Crawler Carl“ by Matt Dinniman “Grenade“ by Coco Mellors “Cleopatra and Frankenstein“ by Coco Mellors “Blue Sisters“ by Coco Mellors “The Magician’s Nephew“ by C.S. Lewis “Modern Classic“ by Emily Henry 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
October 12 · 46 min
...Literally The F1 Romance We RACED through: "Crash Course" with author Piper Lawson
This week’s bonus episode is for those who love the thrill of the chase. Magda and Lindsay welcome Piper Lawson, the USA Today bestselling author of “Crash Course,” an F1 romance story. Listen in to learn more about the complicated love triangle that revs up the tension between its main characters. Crash Course is available October 20th. You can find Piper at https://www.piperlawsonbooks.com and on her Instagram, @piplerlawsonbooks. Books mentioned in the episode: “Crash Course“ by Piper Lawson “Bridge to Terabithia“ by Katherine Paterson “Goosebumps“ by R.L. Stine “Sweet Valley High“ by Francine Pascal & Jamie Suzanne “The Babysitter’s Club“ by Ann M. Martin “The Saddle Club“ by Bonnie Bryant “Off Campus“ by Elle Kennedy “Fourth Wing“ by Rebecca Yarros “How to Win a Grand Prix“ by Bernie Collins “Pride and Prejudice“ by Jane Austen “Sharp Objects“ by Gillian Flynn “Dungeon Crawler Carl“ by Matt Dinniman “The Scholomance Trilogy“ by Naomi Novik “Bunny“ by Mona Awad “We Love You, Bunny“ by Mona Awad 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
October 9 · 7 min
..Literally Book News! October Week 2: New books from Michelle Zauner and E.L. James, Lindsay’s obsession with ‘Lincoln in the Bardo” and Kennedy Ryan fever!
This week, Magda and Lindsay talk all about new book release announcements from Michelle Zauner, author of “Crying in H Mart,” and E.L. James, who created “Fifty Shades of Grey.” They also keep it classy and discuss the new “Lincoln in the Bardo” opera and the Booker Prize announcements. Lastly, we have more Kennedy Ryan adaptation updates! It’s a great week to be a book lover. Books mentioned in the episode: “Thank You for Your Suffering“ by Michelle Zauner “Fifty Shades of Grey“ by E.L. James “Land of Ghosts“ by E.L. James “Land of Dreams“ by E.L. James “The End of Everything“ by M. John Harrison “The Disappearers“ by Marlon James “Black Bag“ by Luke Kennard “May We Feed the King“ by Rebecca Perry “The Things We Never Say“ by Elizabeth Strout “John of John“ by Douglas Stuart “Orbital“ by Samantha Harvey “James“ by Percival Everett “Lincoln in the Bardo“ by George Saunders “Before I Let Go“ by Kennedy Ryan “Long Shot“ by Kennedy Ryan “Block Shot“ by Kennedy Ryan “Hook Shot“ by Kennedy Ryan “Score“ by Kennedy Ryan “Reel“ by Kennedy Ryan 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
S3 · E118
October 7 · 45 min
...Literally "The Love Hypothesis" : Our Honest Review
No one knows better than Magda and Lindsay that creating the perfect adaptation is a science; but the chemistry in “The Love Hypothesis” is anything but hypothetical. This week is all about chemical reactions, particularly the dopamine felt while watching Ali Hazelwood’s debut book adaptation! Books mentioned in the episode: “The Love Hypothesis“ by Ali Hazelwood “Deep End“ by Ali Hazelwood “Dwelling“ by Emily Hunt Kivel “Whistler“ by Ann Patchett “The Four Winds“ by Kristin Hannah “Grim Tidings“ by B.K. Borison “Love, Theoretically“ by Ali Hazelwood “Bad in Bed“ by Ali Hazelwood 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
October 2 · 6 min
...Literally Book News! October Week 1: Secrets and romance and imagination and more!
This week, Magda and Lindsay chat about Rachel Gillig’s new fantasy rom-com and their love of a duology and *gasp…a standalone book? They also discuss new, heartwarming news in the legacy of Dolly Parton and her imagination library. Could we be flying into Dolly Parton Airport soon? This week rounds out with details on a secret library and a new Texas bill to make Austin a safe harbor city for readers. Books mentioned in the episode: “As Bad Luck Would Have It“ by Rachel Gillig “The Knave and the Moon“ by Rachel Gillig 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
S3 · E117
September 30 · 48 min
...Literally Is this the best intro to horror?  If It Bleeds” by Stephen King
What do an iPhone, the end of the world, a brush with a trauma vampire, and a rat have in common? Well…this book! This week, Magda and Lindsay discuss “If It Bleeds” by the GOAT of horror, Stephen King himself. Listen in as they piece together the fear, the heartache, and the existential dread that tie these four stories together. Welcome to spooky season! Books mentioned in the episode: “If It Bleeds“ by Stephen King “The Everlasting“ by Alix E. Harrow “Starling House“ by Alix E. Harrow “Mal de Amores“ by Ángeles Mastretta “The Reformatory “ by Tananarive Due “12/22/63“ by Stephen King “As Bad Luck Would Have It“ by Rachel Gillig “The Knave and the Moon“ by Rachel Gillig 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
September 25 · 7 min
...Literally Book News! September Week 4: Alchemised, Josh Heuston, Kennedy Ryan Adaptations and more!
There are some serious things brewing in romance adaptations. The first episode of Kennedy Ryan's "Before I Let Go" series is OFFICIALLY in the works. We've also got updates on adaptations for "Throttled" and a surprising rework of "Lonesome Dove." Also, for all you dark romance fans, Magda and Lindsay dish on upcoming "Alchemised" releases. Books mentioned in the episode: “Lonesome Dove“ by Larry McMurtry “East of Eden“ by John Steinbeck “Throttled“ by Lauren Asher “The Love Hypothesis“ by Ali Hazelwood “Alchemised“ by SenLinYu “Before I Let Go“ by Kennedy Ryan “Reel“ by Kennedy Ryan “Score“ by Kennedy Ryan “This Could Be Us“ by Kennedy Ryan 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
S3 · E116
September 23 · 40 min
...Literally Stephen King Author-Pedia
This week, Magda and Lindsay are bringing you the first in a new series of episodes they’re calling “Author-pedia,” where they download you on the highlights, histories, and mysteries of an author’s career. For the inaugural episode, they’ll be discussing the GOAT of horror, Stephen King. Listen in as they marvel over King’s incredible career and impact on culture. Books mentioned in the episode: “Life of M“ by Rachel Cusk “Into the Blue“ by Emma Brodie “Be Ready When the Luck Happens: A Memoir“ by Ina Garten “Lady Tremaine“ by Rachel Hochhauser “Clytemnestra“ by Costanza Casati “The Tommyknockers“ by Stephen King “Lord of the Flies“ by William Golding “Carrie“ by Stephen King “On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft“ by Stephen King “The Dead Zone“ by Stephen King “The Shining“ by Stephen King 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
September 18 · 7 min
...Literally Book News! September Week 3: RIP Libby Hack, Bailey in the Bardo, LibroFM e-books and more!!
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
S3 · E115
September 16 · 25 min
...Literally Cozy Drink Pairings for Fall Reads
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
September 14 · 37 min
...Literally Bonus Episode with author of "Meet Cute or Your Money Back," Katana Collins!!!
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
September 11 · 14 min
...Literally Book News! September Week 2: Queen Dolly, Kirkus winners, and more!!
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
S3 · E114
September 9 · 45 min
...Literally Ranking Upcoming Adaptations in 2026!
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
September 4 · 9 min
...Literally Book News! September Week 1: The Gossip Episode...Natalie Portman, Rebecca Yarros, and more
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

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