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 trials would we actually like to take part in?

If you’re looking to expand your TBR with games and trials, then this episode is for you.

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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 sports-romance series. Ps make sure you stay to the end to find out which new release we will be reading for April.

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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.

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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.

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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 hopeless romantic looking for your next read, this one is for you!

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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. 

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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!

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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 inspo, this one is for you!

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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!

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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.

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