Literally Books

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.    Email us!  Literally Books Website Literally Books Instagram Magda's I...

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.    Email us!  Literally Books Website Literally Books Instagram Magda's Instagram Lindsay's Instagram Literally Books YouTube Literally B...

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, t...

Magda and Lindsay are on the mic this week to convince you that smut is not a dirty word! They discuss the history of smut and romance literature through the ages and its deep roots in art. And, of course, to keep things spicy, they add in some recommendations in the genre. Tune in (with headphones). *content warning: This week’s episode includes discussions of sexuality and is not suitable for yo...

Summertime, and the reading’s easy…   What makes a good summer read? Good covers? Spicy content? Fun plots? All of the above! Listen this week as Magda and Lindsay dive into their recipe for a perfect summer read, complete with recommendations.   Books Mentioned in the episode:  "The Poppy War" R.F. Kuang "Yellowface"  R.F. Kuang "Babel" R.F. Kuang "The Girl with the Make-Believe Husband" Julia Qu...

On the heels of Literally Books' deep dive of Keke Palmer's self-help/memoir "Master of Me," Magda and Lindsay thought it was a good time to dig into the archives.  This week Magda and Lindsay ask themselves the question, what is a self help book, and does it actually make us better? Magda gives a rundown of the genre's history and evolution over time. Then, our hosts discuss their personal experi...

This week Magda and Lindsay attempt to master a delicate conversation about a book they had deeply ambivalent feelings about. Can you separate art from artist? This week the answer is, we must.    Listen in as they discuss Keke Palmer's, memoir (?)...self help book (?), "Master of Me: The Secret to Controlling Your Narrative."    Email us!  Literally Books Website Literally Books Instagram Magda's...

This week Magda and Lindsay feast their eyes, ears, stomachs, and minds on the culinary delights of Chelsea Cole’s new book, “A Feast of Thorns and Roses.”  Inspired by Sarah J. Maas’s ACOTAR series, Chelsea talks all about her recipe inspirations, her love of all things fantasy and historical fiction, and how to build the ACOTAR dinner party of your Calanmai dreams (complete with faerie wine).   ...

It's literally great big beautiful book review time and, ooph, it..is...a...doozy. Listen in as they debate the attractiveness of a toxic men and the true definition of a romance book. This week, Magda and Lindsay chat all about Emily Henry's latest book, "Great Big Beautiful Life."   Books mentioned in the episode:  “Little Women“ by  Louisa May Alcott “The Song of Achilles“ by Madeline Miller “D...

In honor of Mother's Day, Magda and Lindsay discuss the peak and valleys of literary moms. Who earns their flowers, and who is leaving some parental scars on their fictional (and sometimes nonfictional) children?    Listen in and find out on this week's Literally Books.  Email us!  Literally Books Website Literally Books Instagram Magda's Instagram Lindsay's Instagram Literally Books YouTube Liter...

Are you a “book was better than the movie” person or a “I didn’t read the book, but I’ve sen the movie” person?    This week Literally Books has both camps covered as they chat with the gals of the “Based on a Book Podcast” all about movie adaptations.    Listen in to find out the best, worst, and most anticipated adaptations!    “The Ministry of Time” by Kaliane Bradley “The Dream Hotel” by Laila...

 In honor of this week's guests, we're posting a bonus episode of "Based on a Book: A Book Club Podcast" and their discussion of "A Good Girl's Guide to Murder." ---- Based on a Book dives into the dark and twisty world of A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson—and no, we’re not planning any crimes (we promise). In this episode, we’ll be comparing the first two episodes of the TV adaptatio...

This week Magda and Lindsay take Half-Priced books by storm. The mission? To add to each other’s TBR with things they think the other must read. But here’s the catch, they have to keep their purchases to less than $25.    How will they choose? Will they torture the other with genre tastes they don’t share? Are fancy book covers the guiding light? Will they change each other’s lives with an unsuspe...

I will remember you….will you remember me…..? *cue tearful shots of Magda and Lindsay.    This week the gals of Literally Books go back to where it all began a year ago, The Texas book Trail!! This year, they blaze the dusty trails to Lockhart, where they visit a vintage store, a haunted building, a purveyor of artisan candies and a gift shop with a perfectly curated selection of stationary and ca...

John Green's "Everything is Tuberculosis" slides its way into the crevices of Magda and Lindsay's brains, living up to its promise that readers will never look at anything again without wondering at its tie to the oldest infectious disease in history.  Listen this week as the Literally gals talk about the highs and lows of this non-fiction work, all about the cultural impacts and devastating reach...

The Literally Books P&L has never looked better (and by that, of course we mean Magda and Lindsay's  page count and literature consumption.)    This week, the gals will circle back on their reading journey so far this year, so you, the readers, are in the loop. Join them and get up to speed on the bottom line for the books they've read so far.    Email us!  Literally Books Website Literally Bo...

*gasping….*hyperventilating…*screaming...*   While all of these could be the titles of part 4 of Tracy Deonn’s “Oathbound,” these words describe Lindsay and Magda’s reactions to the final segment of Bree’s story. Listen as they unpack the nonstop action of the end of this book and make their own guesses at what Bree and the group will get up to in the next book.    Email us!  Literally Books Websi...

Things are heating up and Magda and Lindsay can barely handle the tension in part 3 of Tracy Deonn’s “Oathbound.” The stakes could not be higher…death, romance, and power are unleashed, and no reader is impervious to the charms of Bree and Nick. Listen in to the penultimate episode of the Literally Books' “Oathbound" journey.   Email us!  Literally Books Website Literally Books Instagram Magda's I...

Unstoppable - This is both the name of part 2 of Tracy’s Deonn’s “Oathbound” and also Magda and Lindsay’s  feelings about the absolute emotional rollercoaster this book takes its readers on. The characters are going THROUGH it, and Magda and Lindsay are right along with them. Traumas, they’ve got them. Listen along as Magda and Lindsay emotionally process, so you don’t have to.    Email us!  Liter...

Tracy Deonn has Magda and Lindsay under an absolute spell. This week they react to the third book of the Legendborn Cycle, Oathbound, starting with the prologue and part 1. Buckle in, because the ride is off to a bumpy start and it only gets wilder from here.    Email us!  Literally Books Website Literally Books Instagram Magda's Instagram Lindsay's Instagram Literally Books YouTube Literally Book...

Magda and Lindsay cannot get enough of Mickey (not that one). Mild, habanero, literary or on-screen, Edward Ashton’s character Mickey Barnes continues to capture their heart this week, as they provide their live reactions to Bong Joon Ho’s adaptation, Mickey 17.    Books Mentioned in the Episode:  A Deal with the Bossy Devil by Kyra Parsi The Wedding People by Alison Espach Catalina by Karla Corne...

Magda and Lindsay attempt a whirlwind recap of Briana Matthew’s journey to her power in this week’s recap of the first two books of Tracy’s Deonn’s Legendborn Cycle series.    In preparation for the long-anticipated third book, Oathbound, join the hosts of Literally Books as they recap the highs and lows “Legendborn: and “Bloodmarked.”   Email us!  Literally Books Website Literally Books Instagram...

Work, eat, die, repeat. This is the life of Mickey Barnes, the titular character in Edward Ashton’s “Mickey7.”    That simple formula launches some serious philosophical discussions on the nature of humanity, immortality, and identity this week.    Magda and Lindsay do a quick recap of the book and its overall themes before being joined by the author himself! Their chat will make you a new person…...

…And how does that make you feel?    This week, Magda and Lindsay are joined by therapist and literary and pop culture scholar, Wale Okerayi (@theehottgirlbooks) to discuss characters that could probably use some time with a licensed professional to talk through their stuff. The group discusses the fine line between a good story and bad mental health as they review some of their favorite troubled...

This episode won’t hurt a bit…Promise. Magda and Lindsay discuss Ali Hazelwood’s spicy romance, Deep End (aka Whet, for the real ones).     Email us!  Literally Books Website Literally Books Instagram Magda's Instagram Lindsay's Instagram Literally Books YouTube Literally Books TikTok     Intro Song: "Would it Kill You," courtesy of The Solder Thread