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The ultimate podcast for book lovers, pop culture enthusiasts, and anyone who wants to dive deep into the world of literature with their best friends. If you’ve ever daydreamed about marrying Atticus Finch, or spent hours playing marry, eff, kill with Sarah J. Maas characters, then this is the podcast for you.
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- Yesterday40 min
...Literally Our Unfiltered Thoughts on "Wicker"
Once upon a time, a lonely fisherwoman commissioned a local basketmaker to make her a husband, and the romance of a lifetime was born. This week, Magda and Lindsay discuss all the interwoven themes of the surprisingly complex and touching film that is “Wicker.” Don’t let the marketing fool you; there’s way more going on here than a woman getting freaky with a basket. Books mentioned in the episode: “Bad Words“ by Rioghnach Robinson “The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion“ by Beth Brower “Bad in Bed “ by Ali Hazelwood “The Love Hypothesis“ by Ali Hazelwood “The Very Definition of Love“ by Sophia Benoit “The Wicker Husband“ by Ursula Wills 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
- 3 days ago42 min
...Literally Bonus Episode!! "Small Bites" with author Eliane Boey
This week, Magda and Lindsay are joined by Eliane Boey to discuss her latest book, “Small Bites,” which releases Wednesday! “Small Bites” follows Hammie, a mother who has lost her hunger, but is steadfast in her belief that she is, in fact, totally fine. Until the day she locks herself in her storeroom with a talking spider, who teaches her to recapture what she lost by breaking down everything that now occupies her space. Slowly, she begins to feel her appetite return. This episode is guaranteed to make you feel fed. You can find Eliane at https://www.elianeboey.com/ and @author.eliane on Instagram. Books mentioned in the episode: “Small Bites“ by Eliane Boey “Nightbitch“ by Rachel Yoder “The Book of Three“ by Lloyd Alexander “The Cat Who Wished to Be a Man“ by Lloyd Alexander “Gormenghast“ by Mervyn Peake “Club Contango“ by Eliane Boey “Us“ by David Nicholls “Off the Reservation“ by Stephen Graham Jones “The Neapolitan Novels“ by Elena Ferrante “Our Cut of Salt” by Deena Helm 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
- 6 days ago11 min
...Literally Book News! November Week 1: Sally Rooney book ban, adaptation updates, and romance novels for men?
This week, book news covers adaptations for “The Nightingale,” “All the Little Houses,” and “Piranesi.” Also, Lucy Holmes, er, we mean Hale, will star in a new Sherlock Holmes rom-com. Lastly, they break down Sally Rooney’s decision to stop selling her books in the UK and question the emerging genre of male romance. Books mentioned in the episode: “The Nightingale“ by Kristin Hannah “All the Little Houses“ by May Cobb “The Hunting Wives“ by May Cobb “Piranesi“ by Susanna Clarke Find us at literallybooks.com Outro Song: "Would it Kill You," courtesy of The Soldier Thread
- 1 weeks ago44 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
- 1 weeks ago7 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
- 2 weeks ago29 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
- 2 weeks ago18 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
- 3 weeks ago26 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
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