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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

Get in losers, we’re going to hell.  This week Magda and Lindsay descend into R.F. Kuang’s journey through the underworld in a discussion all about Katabasis.  *Note: This episode contains spoilers for the book.    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:  “Katabasis“ by R.F. Kuang “Automatic Noodle“ by Annalee Newitz “Bunny“ by Mona Awad “We Love You, Bunny“ by Mona Awad “Thank You For Listening“ by Julia Whelan “Yellowface “ by R.F. Kuang “Book Lovers“ by Emily Henry “Beach Read“ by Emily Henry   Intro & Outro Song: "Would it Kill You," courtesy of The Solder Thread

The trouble with recording a podcast is that sometimes you just need more friends to chime in on the conversation. Which is exactly why this week, Magda and Lindsay built their own Team Trouble to discuss Harriet Ashford’s wonderful rom-com “The Trouble with Love and Coaches.”   Listen to this LIVE book club at Books by the Bay as they chat all about the book with Harriet herself and the AMAZING voice narrators for the upcoming audiobook, Marie Mitchell and Gabriel Michael.    See what our guests are up to below! Harriet Ashford Marie Mitchell Gabriel Michael Books by the Bay     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: “The Trouble with Love and Coaches“ by Harriet Ashford “The Butcher“ by Jennifer Hillier “A Flair for Trouble“ by Kristen Bahls “Lord of the Rings“ by  J.R.R. Tolkien “The Compound“ by Aisling Rawle “Project Hail Mary“ by Andy Weir “The Expanse“ by James S.A. Corey “Fourth Wing“ by Rebecca Yarros “Great Expectations“ by Charles Dickens “Hamlet“ by William Shakespeare     Intro & Outro Song: "Would it Kill You," courtesy of The Solder Thread

This week, Magda and Lindsay have the absolute pleasure of talking to Ali Gordon about her debut novel, “We Have Reached the End of Our Show.”   Part road trip story, part sci-fi story, part coming-of-age story, and most importantly, a love story, this book had their hearts exploding.    You can find out more about Ali and find where to order her book on her website https://www.whatdoesaligordondo.com, as well as on her Instagram @msalicenutting.    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: “The Hounding“ by Xenobe Purvis “Nightbitch“ by Rachel Yoder “Bull Moon Rising“ by Ruby Dixon “Jane Eyre“ by Charlotte Brontë “Katabasis“ by R.F. Kuang “1984“ by George Orwell “Rememberings“ by Sinead O’Connor “Foundation“ by Isaac Asimov “Starship Troopers“ by Robert A. Heinlein “Famous“ by Blake Crouch “Dark Matter“ by Blake Crouch   “What Dan Read” at the Columbus Metropolitan Library   Intro & Outro Song: "Would it Kill You," courtesy of The Solder Thread  

Magda and Lindsay are joined this week by author Anna Binder Reardon to discuss her debut novel, Wethersfield Road.  This book is the story of Amelia Glickman, a person who seems, on paper, to live a dream life. However, beneath her shiny surface is a legacy of traumas that has led Amelia to  a relationship with addiction. Love addiction. Drug addiction. Alcohol addiction. Food issues. After an accident during a riding competition injures Amelia’s horse, she begins to question her current path. The novel follows her evolution from a young woman to a sober adult.   Listen in as they discuss the story and interview Anna all about her writing process.   You can find out more about Anna and pre-order her book on her website https://www.anna-writes.com, as well as on her Instagram @millenialauthoranna.    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: “Katabasis“ by R.F. Kuang “The Bell Witches“ by Lindsey Kelk “Charlotte’s Web“ by E.B. White “Catcher in the Rye“ by J.D. Salinger “Red, White, and Royal Blue“ by Casey McQuiston “Dry “ by Augusten Burroughs “Alchemised“ by SenLinYu  “Shot Ready“ by Steph Curry “The Ending Writes Itself“ by Evelyn Clark “After the End: A Dystopian Romance Collection“ by Various   Intro & Outro Song: "Would it Kill You," courtesy of The Solder Thread

Reporting live from Washington D.C., Magda and Lindsay literally traveled halfway across the country to our nation's capital to soak in all the beauty at the 2025 National Book Festival.    Listen in as they walk through their favorite panels, from V.E. Schwab and Nnedi Okorafor to their gentle stalking of Tracy Deonn and a beautiful surprise YA panel with Erin Estrada Kelly and Kwame Mbalia.    Disclaimer: This episode was taped after 13 hours of walking with many pounds of books strapped to them, and thus the hosts of this podcast cannot be held responsible for any unhinged takes provided during the span of this recording.    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:  “A Witch’s Guide to Magical Innkeeping“ by Sangu Mandanna “The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches“ by Sangu Mandanna “Well, Actually“ by Mazey Eddings “Late Bloomer“ by Mazey Eddings “Death of the Author“ by Nnedi Okorafor “The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue“ by V.E. Schwab “Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil“ by V.E. Schwab “The God of the Woods“ by Liz Moore “All the Colors of the Dark“ by Chris Whitaker “On Again, Awkward Again“ by Erin Entrada Kelly and Kwame Mbalia “Oathbound“ by Tracy Deonn “Legendborn“ by Tracy Deonn

This week, Magda and Lindsay talk with author Julia London about her novel, Everything is Probably Fine.  This book follows Lorna Lott, a woman whose coworkers not-so-lovingly refer to as King Kong. Though overambitious and sometimes brash, Lorna is at her core a woman looking to shake off the weight of her past and find connection.   Listen in as the gals of Literally Books chat through the deep ways in which they connected with this book, and then gush about it directly with the author!   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:  "The Crescent Moon Tearoom" by Stacy Sivinski "The Love of My Afterlife" by Kirsty Greenwood "While It was Snowing" by Julia London "The Last Heist" by Julia London   Intro & Outro Song: "Would it Kill You," courtesy of The Solder Thread

Nothing says fun like a detailed timeline and list of formal rules!  This week, Magda and Lindsay discuss tips and tricks for hosting a book club. Listen in as they explore ways to select the book, who to invite, what to serve, and all their major taboos to avoid.  First and foremost, IT’S NOT THAT SERIOUS! HAVE FUN!  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:  “Nightbitch“ by Rachel Yoder “Welcome to Murder Week“ by Karen Dukess “Kilt Trip“ by Alexandra Kiley “Fourth Wing“ by Rebecca Yarros “The Unofficial Twilight Cookbook“ by Kayla Ruhland “A Feast of Thorns and Roses“ by Chelsea Cole “The Knight and the Moth“ by Rachel Gillig “Alice in Wonderland“ by Lewis Carroll “Famous Last Words“ by Gillian McAllister “The Hobbit“ by J.R.R. Tolkien  “People We Meet on Vacation“ by Emily Henry “ACOTAR“ by Sarah J. Maas “Percy Jackson and the Olympians“ by Rick Riordan “The Trees“ by Percival Everett “James“ by Percival Everett “Suder“ by Percival Everett