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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! 
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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
 
 

"Bury my bones in the midnight soil, plant them shallow and water them deep, and in my place will grow a feral rose, soft red petals hiding sharp white teeth."
This week's conversation is anything but shallow. Listen in as Magda and Lindsay discuss V.E. Schwab's beautiful sapphic vampire tale, "Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil.”
 
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Books Mentioned in the Episode: 
"Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil" by V.E. Schwab
"Of Monsters and Mainframes" by Barbara Truelove
"Martyr" by Kaveh Akbar
"The Compound" by Aisling Rawle"The Wedding People" by Alison Espach"Real Americans" by Rachel Khong"Wuthering Heights" by Emile Bronte
 
 

Buckle up, sports fans! 
This week, Magda and Lindsay battle head-to-head, fighting it out to win best, most incredible, most powerful…manager of a totally fictional literary team of characters, tropes, and genres. 
Listen in as they draft their top 3 picks for female main character, male main character, sidekick, theme/trope/genre, and audiobook. Each day, they’ll post their matchups, and the audience will vote on their favorites. There’s a lot on the line (sort of), and they’ll leave it all out on the field/page. 
 
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Intro & Outro Song: "Would it Kill You," courtesy of The Solder Thread
 
Book Mentioned in the Episode: 
“Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil“ by V.E. Schwab 
“Darker Shade of Magic“ by V.E. Schwab 
“A Gathering of Shadows“ by V.E. Schwab 
“The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue“ by V.E. Schwab 
“The Hunger Games“ by Suzanne Collins
“Pride and Prejudice“ by Jane Austen
“Little Women“ by Louisa May Alcott
“Tress of the Emerald Sea“ by Brandon Sanderson
“Throne of Glass“ by Sarah J. Maas
“Legendborn“ by Tracy Deonn
“Frozen River“ by Ariel Lawhon
“The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo“ by Taylor Jenkins Reid
“Lessons in Chemistry“ by Bonnie Garmus
“Legendborn“ by Tracy Deonn
“A Court of Thorns & Roses“ by Sarah J. Maas
“Project Hail Mary“ by Andy Weird
“To Kill a Mockingbird“ by Harper Lee
“Deep End“ by Ali Hazelwood
“The Knight and the Moth“ by Rachel Gillig
“Mickey7“ by Edward Ashton
“Fourth Wing “ by Rebecca Yarros
“Lord of the Rings“ by J.R.R. Tolkien 
“Don Quixote“ by Miguel de Cervantes
“The Briar Club“ by Kate Quinn
“The Women“ by Kristin Hannah
“The Nightingale“ by Kristin Hannah
Iron Flame“ by Rebecca Yarros
The Hunger Games“ by Suzanne Collins
Chain Gang All-Stars“ by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah
The Compound“ by Aisling Rawle
Yellowface “ by R.F. Kuang
Beg, Borrow, or Steal“ by Sarah Adams
Beach Read“ by Emily Henry
The Three Lives of Cate Kay“ by Kate Fagan
A Wrinkle in Time“ by Madeleine L’Engle
Ramona Quimby“ by Beverly Cleary
Daisy Jones and the Six“ by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Listen for the Lie“ by Amy Tintera
World War Z“ by Max Brooks
Margo’s Got Money Troubles“ by Rufi Thorpe
The Murderbot Diaries“ by Martha Wells
Dungeon Crawler Carl“ by Matt Dinniman
I’m Glad My Mom Died“ by Jeanette McCurdy
The Woman in Me“ by Britney Spears

This week, as Magda and Lindsay talk all about the book relationships they weren’t ready to end…so instead, they’re adding on their own theories on what happens after the last page. Listen in as they offer their thoughts on how their favorite characters are doing. 
 
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Books mentioned in the episode: 
“The Hunger Games“ by Suzanne Collins
“The Orc at the Office“ by Kate Prior
“The Irresistible Urge to Fall for Your Enemy“ by Brigitte Knightley
“Girl on Girl“ by Sophie Gilbert
“Bridgerton“ by Julia Quinn
“Bel Canto“ by Ann Patchett
“Great Big Beautiful Life“ by Emily Henry
“Margo’s Got Money Troubles“ by Rufi Thorpe
“Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow“ by Gabrielle Zevin
“Demon Copperhead“b y Barbara Kingsolver
“Project Hail Mary“ by Andy Weir
“Foundation“ by Isaac Asimov
 
 
Intro & Outro Song: "Would it Kill You," courtesy of The Solder Thread

…But like, literally, is the book community okay? 
Magda and Lindsay discuss the alarming number of controversies currently making their way through the book community. From Romance Con to plus-sized female main characters, it seems book fans are in an uproar. But it begs the question, do we really know what we’re mad about…or even what we want? 
Listen in as they discuss how to be a better literary citizen. 
 
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Books mentioned in the episode: 
“The Hunger Games” by Suzanne Collins
“Twilight” by Stephenie Meyer
“Sunrise on the Reaping” by Suzanne Collins
“The Irresistible Urge to Fall for Your Enemy” by Brigitte Knightley
“Alchemised” by SenLinYu
“Rose in Chains” by Julie Soto
“Sunny Side Up” by Katie Sturino
“Curvy Girl Summer” by Danielle Allen
 
 
Intro & Outro Song: "Would it Kill You," courtesy of The Solder Thread

Join Literally Books for their very first LIVE SHOW!!!!
This week, Magda and Lindsay are joined by a group of their favorite Knights and Diviners at Lark and Owl Booksellers to discuss Rachel Gillig's "The Knight and the Moth." Take a seat and listen carefully, Bartholomew, to this chaotic and exciting discussion of love and friendship.
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Books Mentioned in the Episode:
"The Knight and the Moth" by Rachel Gillig
"The Briar Club" by Kate Quinn
"The Irresistible Urge to Fall for Your Enemy" by Brigitte Knightley
"The Girls Who Grew Big" by Leila Mottley
"The Hunger Games" Suzanne Collins
"The Princess Bride" by William Goldman 
 
Intro & Outro Song: "Would it Kill You," courtesy of The Solder Thread
 

This week’s episode is bloody delicious! Magda and Lindsay are joined by Kayla Ruhland, author of “The Unofficial Twilight Saga Cookbook.” 
 
Listen as they discuss the surprising significance of food in a book about vampires who don’t eat, and all of the wonderful recipes that celebrate our favorite sparkly heartthrob. 
 
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Books mentioned in the episode: 
“Atmosphere” by Taylor Jenkins Reid
“Love Story” by Lindsey Kelk
“A Series of Unfortunate Events” by Lemony Snicket
"Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer"The Salt Path" by Raynor Winn"Fourth Wing" by Rebecca Yarros"Funny You Should Ask" by  Elissa Sussman"Off Campus" by Elle Kennedy"Reckless on Ice" by Adrian Hale"ACOTAR" by Sarah J. Maas"Crescent City" by  Sarah J. Maas

Why have pick just one genre, when you can read two? 
This week, Literally Books is joined by Michelle (@bibliovino), who typically spends her days pairing books and wine, but joins Lindsay and Magda to pair sci-fi with mystery. She recommends all her favorite reads that combine complex world-building with a mystery twist. 
 
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Books mentioned in the episode:
“Caught Up“ by Navessa Allen
“When in Rome“ by Sarah Adams
“The Compound“ by Aisling Rawle
“The Knight and the Moth“ by Rachel Gillig
“I’m Glad My Mom Died“ by Jeanette McCurdy
“You Deserve Each Other“ by Sarah Hogle
“Of Monsters and Mainframes“ by Barbara Truelove
“Chain Gang All-Stars“ by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah
“The Dream Hotel“ by Laila Lalami
“Angels and Demons“ by Dan Brown
“The Belial Sons“ by R.D. Brady
“Breakthrough Series“ by Michael C. Grumley
“Fluke“ by Christopher Moore
“A Master of Djinn“ by P. Djèlí Clark
“The Mimicking of Known Successes” by Malka Olde
“Foundation“by Isaac Asimov
“Murder by Memory“ by Olivia Waite
“In Death Series“ by J.D. Robb
“Dungeon Crawler Carl“ by Matt Dinniman
“Even Though I Knew the End“ by C. L. Polk
“The City and the City“ by China Miéville
“When Gravity Fails“ by George Alec Effinger
“Station Eternity“ by Mur Lafferty
“Dark Matter“ by Blake Crouch
“The Murderbot Diaries“ by Martha Wells
“Wool“ by Hugh Howey
"The Book of Elsewhere“ by China Miéville
"Project Hail Mary“ by Andy Weir
"Persuasion“ by Jane Austen
"Lady Susan“ by Jane Austen
 
Intro & Outro Song: "Would it Kill You," courtesy of The Solder Thread
 
 

ROI! Synergies! Satisfaction! 
The bookish business baddies of Literally Books are doing their mid year review for 2025. Listen this week as they discuss their highest ROI reads, books going on their improvement plan, and next steps in the Literally Books world. 
 
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Books mentioned in the episode: 
“Twilight“ by Stephanie Meyer
“The Romance Rivalry” by Susan Lee
“Dungeon Crawler Carl“ by Matt Dinniman
“Fluke“ by Christopher Moore
“All Superheroes Need PR“ by Elizabeth Stephens
“Love on the Brain“ by Ali Hazelwood
“Deep End“ by Ali Hazelwood
“Problematic Summer Romance“ by Ali Hazelwood
“The Ninth House“ by Leigh Bardugo
“Six of Crows“ by Leigh Bardugo
“The Familiar“ by Leigh Bardugo
“The Unwedding“ by Ally Condie
“The Wedding People“ by Alison Espach
“Babel“ by R.F. Kuang
“Master of Me“ by Keke Palmer
“The Memory Police“ by Yoko Ogawa
“Mickey7“ by Edward Ashton
“The Poppy War“ by R.F. Kuang
“Katabasis“ by R.F. Kuang
“Song of Achilles“ by Madeline Miller
“Letter to My Daughter“ by Maya Angelou
“This Could Be Us“by Kennedy Ryan
The Nightingale“by Kristin Hannah
The Four Winds“by Kristin Hannah
The Women“by Kristin Hannah
Legendborn“by Tracy Deonn
Funny Story“by Emily Henry
A Feast of Thorns and Roses“by Chelsea Cole
The Knight and the Moth“ by Rachel Gillig
“Alchemised“ by SenLinYu 
“Mate“by Ali Hazelwood
The Things Gods Break“by Abigail Owen
 
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In honor of the upcoming release of book two of the Blood at the Root Series, "Bones at the Crossroads," Literally Books is re-releasing their deep dive on the first book of LaDarrion Williams' series. 
 
Magda and Lindsay literally lose their minds trying to capture the unique wonder that is LaDarrion Williams' "Blood at the Root." In this episode, our hosts humbly attempt to analyze the magic, the history, and the complex character development of the book,  whose elevator pitch is, "What if Harry Potter attended an HBCU," but that ultimately gives its reader so much more. 
 
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