Speaking LITerally by Holly & Liz

05.27.2024

Speaking LITerally #39: It's Dark Academia Time

It's Dark Academia time and the book duo couldn't be more excited. But there is so much to talk about in the book world. Author Jacqueline Wilson is bringing back the characters from her series "The Girls" 20 years later...

04.22.2024

Speaking LITerally #38: Sarahlyn Bruck talks Light Of Fire + the Tucson Tome Gnome!

Get ready for a jam packed episode! This month we are so excited to bring on multiple guests starting with Emily and Jody from Tucson Tome Gnome, a non-profit organization that brings books into the community every month in a...

03.18.2024

Speaking LITerally #37: BOOK CLUB! Benjamin Stevenson's Everyone In My Family Has Killed Someone

It's Book Club Month! Everyone in My Family has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson is the topic for this month's discussion, and there is a split opinion on it. Before the deep dive into the book, the book duo discuss...

02.26.2024

Speaking LITerally #36: Author Katie Cawood

Author Katie Cawood joins the show to discuss her book Lesson Learned and the upcoming sequel, Love Lessons, that will be released on March 29. Katie's series is a workplace romance surrounding teachers. We have a fun conversation, including what...

01.29.2024

Speaking LITerally #35: 2024 Reading Goals + Kristina Carmela & the 2024 Indieverse Awards

We are starting 2024 with a bang! Did you set a goal for the year to read more of your TBR list? It's great to have our first episode be on a topic like TBR lists as readers can relate....

01.01.2024

Speaking LITerally #34: Reading Through 2023!

Happy New Year! Welcome to 2024, but before we can embrace the new year, we must close out 2023. This past year has been full of ups and downs, but it didn't fail in providing some amazing reads. After discussing...

12.18.2023

Speaking LITerally #33: Book Club featuring Winter Spirits: Ghostly Tales for Frosty Nights

Speaking LITerally #33: Book Club featuring Winter Spirits: Ghostly Tales for Frosty Nights It's Book Club time! This month's conversation focuses on Winter Spirits: Ghostly Tales for Frosty Nights. It is a collection of 12 short stories set to a...

11.20.2023

Speaking LITerally #32: Author Jes Smyth & her novel Time For Once

Author Jes Smyth joins the show to discuss her debut novel, Time for Once, and drops a little exclusive piece of information regarding the upcoming release of her second novel, Dream for a Second. The shenanigans are in full effort...

10.23.2023

Speaking LITerally #31: Book Club - Colleen Hoover's Verity

Welcome back to another adventure into the bookish world. Liz and Holly have finally read their first Colleen Hoover book, Verity, and have quite a lot to say about it with their pals Stephanie and Jennifer as part of the...

09.18.2023

Speaking LITerally #30: featuring Rain City Gothic author Peter D Baker!

The book duo is back at it! This month they welcome author Peter D Baker to the show to discuss his novel, Rain City Gothic! Additional book chat consists of Rachel Beanland's book talk debacle in Florida in regards to...

08.21.2023

Speaking LITerally #29: Book Club Featuring Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros

For this August bonus episode, Holly and Liz welcome back Steph and Jenn for a special Book Club focused on Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros. Spoilers, conspiracy theories, opinions, and predictions a plenty in this fun time for all. Holly...

08.07.2023

Speaking LITerally #28: Characters: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly!

Who are some of your favorite characters? What is it that makes you love them so much? Join Holly and Liz as they discuss all things character related. The duo also weighs in on the BookTok / Hockey controversary that...

07.18.2023

Speaking LITerally #27: Author Jenn Bouchard

This month, the book duo is joined by Jenn Bouchard, author of First Course and the soon to be released, Palms on the Cape. Jenn is a fun, laid back author who shares a lot of insight into her books,...

06.05.2023

Speaking LITerally #26: Book Club - Happy Place

Holly and Liz celebrate their two year anniversary of the podcast with a little look back on some of the fun times they've had while discussing everything from the Shutdown/Quarantine of the pandemic to starting their bookstagram accounts. But, there...

05.22.2023

Speaking LITerally #025: The Wizarding World of Harry Potter!

Welcome to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter! Liz and Holly take a deep dive into the ins and outs of this high impacting series, what the impacts it has had on readers and literature and why, plus they share...

04.17.2023

Speaking LITerally #24: Jessika Grewe Glover Returns!

Join us in welcoming author Jessika Grewe Glover back to the show! She first appeared just before the release of her first novel, Another Beasts Skin, back in 2021 and now we are helping to kick off the release of...

03.13.2023

Speaking LITerally #23: Book Club Featuring Stephen King's 11-22-63

The Book Club is back and tackles Stephen King's 11-22-63 in this month's episode of Speaking LITerally. Not only are JFK conspiracy theories discussed but also how this particular book is part fantasy, part love story, and even part horror....

02.06.2023

Speaking LITerally #22: Love Is In The Air!

Love is in the air this month! Join Liz and Holly as they discuss the soring popularity of the romance genre. They share their thoughts and ideas about tropes and even chat a little about Fifty Shades of Grey. Books...

01.16.2023

Spraking LITerally #21: 2022 Year In Review

Happy New Year! Liz and Holly are excited to be back after their holiday break to kick off a new year of reading and all sorts of bookish fun. Get comfy as this is the longest episode in the show's...

12.06.2022

Speaking LITerally #20: Book Club featuring Sarah Hogle's Just Like Magic

The Speaking LITerally Book Club is back in action discussing Sarah Hogle's Just Like Magic in this month's episode. Enjoy ringing in the holidays with Holly and Liz's thoughts, recommendations and discussions surrounding seasonal reads that are sure to get...

11.07.2022

Speaking LITerally #19: Hidden Pictures author Jason Rekulak

Liz and Holly welcome Jason Rekulak, author of the bestselling novel Hidden Pictures, to the show. He shares insight into his writing process and how he developed the ideas and characters behind the popular thriller. The show wouldn't be complete...

10.10.2022

Speaking LITerally #18: Book Club returns featuring Sarah Gailey's Just Like Home!

Speaking LITerally Book Club is back! This month, Jenn and Steph rejoin Holly and Liz for a very series discussion of Sarah Gailey's Just Like Home. All four have very different opinions on this book, but beware--there are plenty of...

09.29.2022

Speaking LITerally #17: The Retellings!

Join us this for a fun episode discussing Retellings! What is your favorite? Peter Pan retellings seem to be popular right now. What about Alice in Wonderland or Beauty and the Beast? As always, there are plenty of shenanigans to...

08.08.2022

Speaking LITerally #16: Book Club featuring Our Crooked Hearts and more!

Welcome the first ever Speaking LITerally Book Club! This month Holly and Liz enjoy sharing some information about the Booker Prize nominee long list and the upcoming America's Next Great Writer reality TV show. Also, The Way of the Dragon...

07.11.2022

Speaking LITerally #15: Summer Rom-coms and author Gillian Libby!

Nothing says summer better than a fun rom-com. Join us for a fun-filled author interview with Gillian Libby. Her debut book, Four Ways to Wear a Dress, hit stores last month. We talk everything form surfing and little black dresses...

06.20.2022

Speaking LITerally #14: Happy Anniversary!

It's the 1 Year Bookish Anniversary of Speaking LITerarlly! Holly and Liz reflect on all the shenanigans of the past year, the authors met and the books read, and share some exciting news for year two. This month the duo...

05.23.2022

Speaking LITerally #13: Author SC Jensen, Bookish News, 2022 Pulitzer Prize winners

Holly & Liz are joined by fiction author SC Jensen, plus bookish news, 2022 Pulitzer Price winners, Holly and Liz are back for another adventure into the book world! This month they welcome Canadian fiction author SC Jensen to the...

04.22.2022

Speaking LITerally #12: Welcome to Fantastical Fantasies!

Welcome to Fantastical Fantasies! This month Holly and Liz take a closer look on what makes this particular genre what it is and just how far reaching it has become. From Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Alice in Wonderland...

03.14.2022

Speaking LITerally #11: Which Classics Are Must Reads?

Join Holly and Liz for their classical conversation in this month's episode. Which of the "classic" classics are must reads? Dracula? Pride and Prejudice? Where do modern classics land on the scale of importance? These bookish friends discuss all of...

02.21.2022

Speaking LITerally #10: "The Queen of Family Fiction" Amanda Prowse Interviewed!

Join Liz and Holly as they welcome author Amanda Prowse, a British author, penning 28 books who has be crowned the "Queen of Family Fiction" by the Daily Mail. This is such an inspiration interview that will give you all...

01.18.2022

Speaking LITerally #009: Starting The Year Off Right!

Welcome to 2022! To kick off the new year Holly and Liz dive right in talking about the Harry Potter Reunion Show, our anticipated reads of the year, and our own Book Award winners. Prepare to laugh with us, or...

12.20.2021

Speaking LITerally 008: Farewell To 2021, Bookish Style!

2021 is coming to a close, so it's time to reflect on the best books of the year. Join Holly and Liz as they take a journey through the months sharing their favorite reads. They also discuss the Goodreads books...

11.22.2021

Speaking LITerally #007: Author Jessika Grewe Glover

Holly and Liz have a lot to talk about this week! They discuss the increase of minority characters in children's books, the Kindle Vella, and the winner of the Booker Prize. Have you read The Last House on Needless Street?...

10.25.2021

Speaking LITerally 006: Halloween Special featuring Tony the Stephen King Enthusiast

On this week's Halloween Special, we welcome Tony, a Stephen King enthusiast, to discuss all things horror, thriller, and just creepy. Join us for a great conversation that includes book to movie horror adaptations and what we find scary in...

10.06.2021

Speaking LITerally #005: Team Stand Alone vs Team Book Series

Liz and Holly have quite a bit to say about some of the most popular series out there. So much so that this is an extra long episode. Get comfy as our they share the most current bookish news and...

09.06.2021

Speaking LITerally 004: Author Interview with Kate Allen

Holly & Liz welcome Kate Allen, author of Fear of Flying, on board for an interview. They also dive into some book opinions, book news, and Holly learns there are 52 weeks in a year.About Speaking LITerallyResident bookworms Liz &...

08.16.2021

Speaking LITerally 003: Author Interview with Caleb Ortega

Holly & Liz welcome independent author and 20 year Army veteran, Caleb Ortega to discuss his series Warfare of the Gods, his path to becoming an author, and advice for anyone who wants to publish their own work--he is truly an inspiration. ...

07.19.2021

Speaking LITerally 002: Beach Reads!

We discuss our favorite reads of the part month and what we are currently reading! So many good books out right now!! This episodes topic is Beach Reads. What makes a beach read a beach read and why they are...

06.14.2021

Speaking LITerally 001: Who Are We???

Learn more about Holly & Liz, and see their Top 6 of the first 6 months of 2021 on the debut episode of Speaking LITerally! This Week's Speaking LITerallyAn introduction to Liz and Holly!Upcoming book releasesWhatcha' Readin'?Bookworm Q&A;Their Top 6...

06.06.2021

Speaking LITerally: First episode premiers Monday, June 14!

The first episode of Speaking LITerally drops on Monday, June 14. Subscribe and follow for all of your bookish delight!About Speaking LITerallyResident bookworms Liz & Holly explore their favorite world--BOOKS--in this all new podcast focused around new releases, old favorites,...

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