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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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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.

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*content warning: This week’s episode includes discussions of sexuality and is not suitable for younger ears.

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Books Mentioned in the Episode:

“The Knight and the Moth“ by Rachel Gillig

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

"One Hundred Years of Solitude" Gabriel García Márquez

"The House on the Cerulean Sea" T.J. Klune

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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 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 literally self care just to listen to them talk about it...

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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." 

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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). 

Books mentioned in the episode:

“A Feast of Thorns and Roses” by Chelsea Cole

“The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue” by V.E. Schwab

“Dungeon Crawler Carl” by Matt Dinniman

“The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy” by Douglas Adams

“All Systems Red” by Martha Wells

“Wool” by Hugh Howey

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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

“Done and Dusted“ by Lyla Sage

“First Time Caller“ by BK Borison

“Clytemnestra“ by Costanza Cosati

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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. 

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Books Mentioned in the Episode: 

“The Lost Bookshop“ by Evie Woods

“A Great Big Beautiful Life“ by Emily Henry

“Song of Achilles“ by Madeline Miller

“Business Casual“ by BK Borison

“First Time Caller“ by BK Borison

“Letter to My Daughter“ by Maya Angelou

“The Work of Art“ by Mimi Matthews

“The Savage Detectives“ by Roberto Bolano

“Babel“ by R.F. Kuang

“Anna Karenina“ by Leo Tolstoy

“Listen for the Lie“ by Amy Tintera

“The Hunger Games“ by Suzanne Collins

“A Court of Thorns & Roses“ by Sarah J. Maas 

“With Teeth“ by Kristen Arnett

“We Need to Talk About Kevin“ by Lionel Shriver

“Mostly Dead Things“ by Kristen Arnett

“Fourth Wing” by Rebecca Yarros

“The Golden Compass“ by Philip Pullman

“I’m Glad My Mom Died“ by Jeanette

“Great Expectations“ by Charles Dickens

“First Time Caller“ by BK Borison

“Little Women“ by Louisa May Alcott

“Lessons in Chemistry“ by Bonnie Garmus

“A Wrinkle in Time“ by Madeleine L’Engle

“Frozen River“ by Ariel Lawhon

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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 Lalami

“Babel” by RF Kuang

“Yellowface” by R.F. Kuang

“The Boxcar Children” by Gertrude Chandler Warner

“Twilight” by Stephenie Meyer

“The Hunger Games” by Suzanne Collins

“Throne of Glass” by Sarah J. Maas

“Shadowhunters” by Cliff Nielsen

“Skeleton Man ‘“ by Joseph Bruchac

“Percy Jackson and the Olympians” by Rick Riordan

“It” by Stephen King

“The Shawshank Redemption” by Stephen King

“Birdbox” by Josh Malerman

“Station Eleven” by Emily St. John Mandel

“Dark Matter” by Blake Crouch

“The Dresden Files” by Jim Butcher

“World War Z” by Max Brooks

“Fear Street” by R.L. Stine

“The Hating Game” by Sally Thorne

“Wheel of Time” by Robert Jordan,

“Fourth Wing” by Rebecca Yarros

“The Lord of the Rings” by J.R.R. Tokien 

“The Mist” by Stephen King

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