Literary Just Told You

This month on Literary Just Told You, we're heading to Emerald Lake for our first dive into Elsie Silver's newest romance, Fever Dream. From reality dating show drama and forbidden romance to cowboys with emotional baggage (our favourite kind), we're unpacking everything this book had to offer. Did the chemistry live up to the hype? Was the reality TV premise giving The Bachelor or jus...

Welcome back to the Literary Just Told You book club! For the month of May, the girls headed back to Nocturna to discuss Fury Bound - the latest release in the Wolves of Ruin series. From the breakdown of Meryn's arc, to Stark becoming our leading man, Becks and Olive debate whether Fury Bound lived up to the standard set by Dire Bound. They discuss what having the male POV does to yearning an...

This week on Literary Just Told You, we’re talking rebellion… the fictional kind, obviously. What actually makes a rebellion work? Why are teenagers always the face of the uprising? And why does Mockingjay still stand as one of the most iconic rebellion stories? Becks and Olive breakdown the ingredients of the perfect fictional rebellion, why they are so gripping and which rebellion characters we’...

Welcome back to the Literary Just Told You book club! For April, Becks and Olive read the latest instalment of the Bloodwing Academy series, The Wings That Bind by Briar Boleyn. The girls dive into the shift in character relationships, multilayered plot and avenues that the author has explored. They discuss why doing too much doesn’t always pay off. Ps make sure you stay to the end to find out whi...

In this episode of Literary Just Told You, Becks and Olive dive headfirst into the world of book adaptations - from the YA adaptation boom of the 2010s to the ongoing shift from high production films to binge-worthy TV series. They unpack why television is becoming the go-to format for bringing books to life, and debate which style they like best. The girls explore Catching Fire, talking what make...

This week on Literary Just Told You, we're stepping into the arena to discuss one of fantasy's most popular tropes: trials and games. Becks and Olive talk about the iconic examples, from deadly arenas to magical tasks and unpack why authors can't stop using this trope. The girls dissect why trials work in fantasy, what they can reveal about characters, And most importantly, which trial...

Welcome back to the Literary Just Told You book club! For March, Becks and Olive read the latest Liz Tomforde release, In Her Own League. The girls dive into the importance of this book - from body positive to women in male-dominated fields, this story breaks stereotypes and offers a new perspective on workplace romances. They discuss everything they loved (& what they didn't!) in this iconic...

In honour of International Women's Day, Becks and Olive celebrate the incredible women behind the stories we love to read. From authors who have shaped the way we read, to the FMCs whose stories are so important to tell, the girls dive into which stories they'd love to see more of and why these stories are so valuable.   Don’t forget to join our Book Club on Fable to read In Her Own League by Liz...

Welcome back to the Literary Just Told You book club! For the month of love, Becks and Olive finally joined the Emily Henry hype and read Book Lovers. The girls dive into their expectations vs reality of this “rivals to lovers” rom-com, discussing what worked (& what didn’t!). Ps make sure you stay to the end to find out which new release we will be reading for March. Don’t forget to join our...

Welcome to Cupid’s Office! In honour of the month of love, Becks and Olive are throwing your favourite romance tropes into the ring. From enemies-to-lovers to second chance romance, the girls rank and roast some of the most iconic romance tropes. Make sure you listen as we discuss our favourite examples of each trope and debate which MMCs we’d date and which we would avoid! If you're a hopeles...

Welcome back to the Literary Just Told You book club! For January, Becks and Olive read The Wedding People by Alison Espach, a beautiful story about grief, comparison and the fear of being behind. The girls dive into why this is such a perfect read for anyone in their mid-20s who’s ever felt stuck between who they are and who they thought they’d be by now.  Don’t forget to join our Book Club on Fa...

This week on Literary Just Told You, Becks and Olive break down the latest adaptations of People We Meet on Vacation and Heated Rivalry. From character casting to being faithful to the book, the girls dive into what makes an adaptation work. If you have watched the latest releases or are trying to decide whether they’re worth your time, this one is for you! Don’t forget to join our Book Club on Fa...

Welcome back to Literary Just Told You! For the first episode of 2026, the girls are kicking off the year by discussing their TBRs for the year and the releases they are most looking forward to. Olive and Becks dive into how they’ve curated their TBRs for the year & make predictions for where they think the book world will take us in 2026. If you’re looking for your next read & author insp...

Welcome back to the Literary Just Told You Book Club! For December, Becks and Olive read The Gingerbread Bakery by Laurie Gilmore. From the Christmas setting to the enemies to lovers trope, the girls dive into how they found this Christmas Romance story. Ps make sure you stay until the end of the episode to find out which book we are reading in January! Don’t forget to join our Book Club on Fable....

Welcome to the very first Literary Just Told You Awards Show! Pop the champagne and throw the confetti as Becks and Olive wrap up the reading year. In this special New Years episode, the girls hand out 10 coveted awards celebrating their favourite books, authors and characters from 2025. Whether you’re looking for TBR inspiration or reflecting on your reading year, this episode has you covered. Do...

Welcome to the Literary Just Told You Christmas Special! Becks and Olive dive into what bookish things they're hoping for from the festive season. The girls talk about what makes a perfect cost Christmas read and how they curate their Christmas TBRs. If you're looking for tips on how to find the perfect Christmas read, then this one is for you. Don’t forget to join our Book Club on Fable t...

Welcome back to the Literary Just Told You Book Club! This month the girls read The Jasad Heir by Sara Hashem. From world building to big betrayals, the girls discuss all their thoughts on the Egyptian-Inspired Fantasy. Ps make sure you stay tuned until the end of the episode to find out which book we are reading for December! Don’t forget to join our Book Club on Fable! Follow us on Instagram &am...

Having had the pleasure of meeting the Queen of Sports Romance, Liz Tomforde, the girls dive into the Windy City Series. Becks and Olive discuss their favourite moments from the series and why Liz Tomforde is a must-read author. If you’re looking for your next sports romance read with found family to die for, this is for you! Don’t forget to join our Book Club on Fable to read The Jasad Heir by Sa...

Welcome to our October Book Club!  For the month of October, the Literary Just Told You Book Club read Dire Bound by Sable Sorensen.  Becks & Olive dive into Meryn’s story, discussing moments that had them wanting to scream and the plot points that tick all the boxes of a good romantasy read. This book is perfect for all the Fourth Wing x Hunger Games fans out there but make it wolf edition! ...

Welcome back to Literary Just Told You! In honour of Elsie Silver’s latest release, “Wild Card”, the girls take a trip to Rose Hill to discuss their book rankings & which couples are most likely to stay together. If you have recently finished Wild Card, this will be for you!   Disclaimer: This episode does contain spoilers. Don’t forget to join our Book Club on Fable to read Direbound by Sable...

Off the back of running their first half marathon/marathon events, Becks and Olive talk about which female main characters inspire them to keep going when the running gets tough. They discuss which characters have really stuck with them and who they try to channel in their day to day lives. The girls also pick their dream cheering squad for race day! If you’re looking for a daily dose of inspirati...

Welcome to our very first Book Club Episode! This month the Literary Just Told You Book Club read Deep End by Ali Hazelwood. The girls dive into all the things they loved, hated & everything in between. If you’re looking for a spicy sports romance then this is for you… ps make sure you stay tuned until the end to found out which book we are reading for October! Don’t forget to join our Book Cl...

This week, Becks & Olive dive into all things cowboy. Having met Elsie Silver, the queen of Cowboy Romance, the girls take a trip to Chestnut Springs where they debate their book rankings & which couple are most likely to stay together. If you are obsessed with Elsie Silver like us, then this one is for you! Don’t forget to join our Book Club on Fable to join us reading Deep End by Ali Haz...

Welcome back to Literary Just Told You! Becks & Olive cover their disappointing reads of the week. They dive into their journey to becoming avid readers & give tips on how to find what you want to read and stick with it! If you’re someone who struggles to find what to read then this is the episode for you. Don’t forget to join our Book Club on Fable to join us reading Deep End by Ali Hazel...

Welcome to the very first episode of Literary Just Told You! Becks & Olive kick off the first episode by sharing the story of how they became book besties and how the podcast came to be. They also dive into their top 5 favourite books of all time so if you’re looking for some good book recommendations, then this episode is the best place for you! Don’t forget to join our Book Club on Fable to...