Literally Books

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...   Literally Books Website Literally Books, The Podcast Instagram Magda's Instagram Lindsay's Instagram Literally Books YouTube...

Ughh....sigh....blerg...This episode is all about hate reads and DNF's (did not finish). As readers, we accept that not everything can be a winner, but man is it frustrating trying to slog through. This week, Magda and Lindsay discuss what causes them to abandon ship and the kinds of stories they hate so much that they just have to finish them out of spite.     Literally Books Website Literally Bo...

This week our hosts get cooking...literally and figuratively. Magda and Lindsay discuss cookbooks and books about cooking. (There IS a distinction). They talk about the history of cookbooks and their place as a litmus test of culture and technology. So much to digest!    Literally Books, The Podcast Instagram Magda's Instagram Lindsay's Instagram   Intro Song: "Would it Kill You," courtesy of The...

This is an extra special follow-up conversation to the deep dive on "Nice Work, Nora November" with the book's author, Julia London!! Julia chats with Magda and Lindsay about her newest book, including research on near death experiences, her writing process, and even an update on a new owl friend.    Literally Books, The Podcast Instagram Magda's Instagram Lindsay's Instagram   Intro Song: "Would...

Julia London's latest book, "Nice Work, Nora November" is all about second chances. The book's main character, the flawed and lovable Nora, uses her second chance after a near death experience to refashion her life into something she loves by creating a "reverse bucket list." In this week's episode, Magda and Lindsay give their thoughts on the book and walk through Nora's progression from a depres...

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 experiences with self improvement books, including what they've loved, hated, and even some that don't fit the mold, but have enriched their lives nonetheless. It's litera...

Settle in listeners, because this week's episode is like a warm blanket. Magda and Lindsay catch up and talk about the lovely shenanigans at two author events for Julia London and Katherine Center. And, of course, they discuss all the exciting news to come out in the book world these last few weeks.    Literally Books, The Podcast Instagram Magda's Instagram Lindsay's Instagram   Intro Song: "Woul...

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.    ...Literally Books Yo...

Magda and Lindsay discuss their thoughts on episodes 3 and 4 of Bridgerton, season 3. Has Francesca finally found a partner for life to sit with silently? Are Eloise and Cressida destined to be together? Why was that balloon moving so, so slowly? Then, they delve into their favorite and least favorite romance tropes and clichés with book recommendations to match.      Literally Books, The Podcast...

Magda and Lindsay delve into Coming Home by Brittney Griner and Michelle Burford. This episode recaps the WNBA all-star and two-time olympic gold medalist's memoir about her arrest and subsequent incarceration in the Russian prison system. This beautifully written, heart-wrenching story deals with themes of patriotism, sports, gender pay inequity, racism, politics, war, true love and other topics...

...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...     Literally Books, The Podcast Instagram Magda's Instagram Lindsay's Instagram     Intro Mu...

Lindsay and Magda will take a short break from their regularly scheduled programming, because they've recorded an extra special Bridgerton Season 3 reaction video! Head over to YouTube to check it out, and more exciting episodes to resume next week.    ...Literally Books YouTube Channel Literally Books, The Podcast Instagram Magda's Instagram Lindsay's Instagram

In this episode, trips take many forms-some literal and some figurative. Magda and Lindsay journey through their local bookstores and discuss what makes them magical. From there, they explore Alexandra Kiley's, Kilt Trip, a book about love and travel and every Scottish tourist trap you've never heard of. Buckle your seat belts and ensure your volume knobs are in their full upright position...liter...

Ladies and Gentleman, pour yourselves a cup of tea and delve into the regency era fantasy that is Bridgerton...Literally. These podcasters have heard whispers from the ton that there's much to be said about Ms. Shonda Rhimes' bold interpretation of Ms. Julia Quinn's passionate, and sometimes misguided, tales of romance and gossip. ...The Scandal! 

...Literally an episode all about Queen T. Swift’s influence on authors (plus some other music too). Students of The Tortured Poets Department, take out your typewriters. It’s time to talk all things books and music.    Literally Books, The Podcast Instagram Magda's Instagram Lindsay's Instagram     Intro Music: "Would It Kill You", courtesy of The Soldier Thread

...Literally the definitive list of best and worst adaptations...that Magda and Lindsay have read and seen in the little free time that life affords them to research these things. They review their top and bottom 3 movie and television adaptations from Breakfast at Tiffany's to Twilight.      Literally Books, The Podcast Instagram Magda's Instagram Lindsay's Instagram   Intro Music: "Would It Kill...

...Literally an episode where we discuss the inevitable reading slump. Join us for some tips and tricks on how to climb out of a reading depression.    Literally Books, The Podcast Instagram Magda's Instagram Lindsay's Instagram     Intro Music: "Would It Kill You?", courtesy of The Soldier Thread

...Literally the very first episode where Magda and Lindsay introduce themselves, talk about the books that made them, and delve into how reading builds community.    Literally Books, The Podcast Instagram Magda's Instagram Lindsay's Instagram     Intro Music: "Would It Kill You?", courtesy of The Soldier Thread