This month on Literary Just Told You, we’re heading to Barry’s Bay for Carley Fortune’s bestselling summer romance, Every Summer After.
From childhood friendship and first love to five years of heartbreak (and a whole lot of questionable communication), we’re unpacking everything this book had to offer. Did Percy and Sam’s romance live up to the hype? Was Barry’s Bay doing some of the romantic heavy lifting? And most importantly… did you see that reveal coming?
Becks and Olive discuss their favourite moments, biggest frustrations, the complicated role Charlie plays in this love story, and our final verdict on whether Every Summer After delivered the second-chance romance we were promised - or left us wishing Percy and Sam had just talked to each other.
Ps stay until the end to find out what book we are reading for September.

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This week on Literary Just Told You, Becks and Olive are heading back to Panem one last time (for now!) as they wrap up their Hunger Games series with Sunrise on the Reaping. After making our way through all five books, we’re looking back at the characters, stories and moments that made us love this world.

From Haymitch’s story and the backstories we’ve been given, to the characters we still desperately want to know more about, we’re asking whether there really are more Hunger Games stories worth telling. We’re also looking back at the series as a whole, debating which characters deserved more page time, which stories were better left untold, and what we think the Hunger Games has ultimately been about.

And, of course, if Suzanne Collins decided to take us back to Panem again… who would we want the next story to follow?

Join us for our final Hunger Games chat as we decide whether Sunrise on the Reaping was the perfect way to return to Panem - and whether we’re actually ready to say goodbye.

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This month on Literary Just Told You, we're stepping onto the court for Edward Schmit's MM sports romance, The Open Era.

From the pressures of Grand Slam competition to the challenge of figuring out who you are under the spotlight, we're diving into everything this tennis romance had to serve. Did Austin and Diego's chemistry hit? Did the sports storyline keep us invested? And perhaps most importantly, were we ready to root for two fiercely competitive tennis players?

Becks and Olive discuss their highlights, the romance, the representation, and ultimately whether The Open Era is a winning match or if it falls short of the mark.

Ps stay until the end to find out what book we are reading next.

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Welcome back to Literary Just Told You! This week, Becks & Olive are packing their (fictional) suitcases and heading off on a summer romance getaway.  From beachside escapes and small-town charm to second chances, holiday flings and the tropes we just can’t get enough of, the girls discuss what makes the perfect summer romance book.

They chat through some of their favourite summer romances, including books by Emily Henry, Laurie Gilmore, Ali Hazelwood and more, exploring why these stories are the perfect companions for sunny days, holidays and a little bit of escapism. Whether you’re looking for your next beach read or want to know what makes a romance feel like summer, this episode is for you!

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This week on Literary Just Told You, Becks and Olive dive into the world of prequels and ask whether they genuinely add to a story - or simply explain things that were better left a mystery. From expanding a fictional world to giving villains an origin story, we're breaking down the ingredients of a successful prequel (and the pitfalls that make some fall flat).

Having read The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, the girls explore whether this return to Panem was justified, how it reshaped our view of Snow, and why some mysteries are worth preserving.

Join us as we debate what makes a prequel worth telling and whether going back is always a good idea.

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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 just background noise? And most importantly… are we already emotionally invested in the rest of the Bush family?

Becks and Olive discuss their favourite moments, biggest frustrations,  and our final verdict on whether Fever Dream is the perfect start to a new series - or if we were left wanting more.

Ps stay until the end to find out what book we are reading for July.

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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 and why traditional publishing might not always be a good idea.

Ps make sure you stay to the end to find out which new release we will be reading for June.

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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’d end up being. From propaganda symbols to morally grey leaders, this episode is our love letter to all the fictional rebellions out there.

Don’t forget to join our Book Club on Fable to read Fury Bound by Sable Sorensen in May with us!

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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 which new release we will be reading for May. Follow us on Instagram & Tiktok to keep up to date with podcast updates.Intro/Outro Music by FASSounds on Pixabay -https://pixabay.com/music/beats-good-night-lofi-cozy-chill-music-160166/https://pixabay.com/service/license-summary/

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 makes it such a powerful adaptation - and, of course, the moments and details they still wish had made it onto the screen.

Don’t forget to join our Book Club on Fable to read The Wings that Bind by Liz Briar Boleyn in March with us!

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