Literally Books

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
 
 
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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
 
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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
 
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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
 
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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
 
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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
 
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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
 
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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
 
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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!
 
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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...
 
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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
 
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