The Bookshelf

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 is also much to be covered from A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J Maas to Pineapple Street by Jenny Jackson, to all sorts of references to other books including the Serpent and Dove Series and a new book coming this fall from that world.

Jenn and Steph then join for a book club discussion of Emily Henry's new book, Happy Place which is so much more than a simple rom-com.

The bookish duo will be back July 17 when they welcome author Jenn Bouchard on to discuss her book First Course as well as her up coming October release.

About Speaking LITerally

Resident bookworms Liz & Holly explore their favorite world--BOOKS--in this all new podcast focused around new releases, old favorites, and everything in between.

What are you reading? Find our their favorites and upcoming reads along with stories from authors and more on Speaking LITerally!

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Don’t forget to check out my other fun sites!

Brand New Website for book lovers: www.azdesertbookworm.com It has links to my podcast Speaking LITerally, book reviews, breaking literary news, games, links to small business and more! I also have a lot of content on my Instagram! Check it out - @azdesert_bookworm

Speaking LITerally podcast! Our monthly misadventures into all things literary. Separated by the Atlantic, Liz and I come together in our love of reading!!! Find us wherever you listen to your other favorite podcasts! Click here to find us on iHeartRadio!

If you are really bored you can read about some of my personal adventures in life raising two teenagers and loving a husband who is fighting Chronic Myeloid Leukemia and all the lesson I learn along the way. Educate This.

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thebookshelf.substack.com

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 their own personal thoughts, as always.

This episode goes off the rails a little bit with some unexpected shenanigans through Liz insulting Holly and Holly's attempts to discuss a book that she "doesn't not like." As always, it is a great time talking about Little Free Libraries and books that include Legendborn, I Married a Naga, Lessons in Chemistry, and more.

Hope you enjoy it as much as they enjoyed recording it. The duo will be back in early June with the Book Club episode discussing, Emily Henry's Happy Place.

About Speaking LITerally

Resident bookworms Liz & Holly explore their favorite world--BOOKS--in this all new podcast focused around new releases, old favorites, and everything in between.

What are you reading? Find our their favorites and upcoming reads along with stories from authors and more on Speaking LITerally!

Follow on Instagram

@speakliterallypodcast

@lizzieslittlebooknook

@azdesert_bookworm

Don’t forget to check out my other fun sites!

Brand New Website for book lovers: www.azdesertbookworm.com It has links to my podcast Speaking LITerally, book reviews, breaking literary news, games, links to small business and more! I also have a lot of content on my Instagram! Check it out - @azdesert_bookworm

Speaking LITerally podcast! Our monthly misadventures into all things literary. Separated by the Atlantic, Liz and I come together in our love of reading!!! Find us wherever you listen to your other favorite podcasts! Click here to find us on iHeartRadio!

If you are really bored you can read about some of my personal adventures in life raising two teenagers and loving a husband who is fighting Chronic Myeloid Leukemia and all the lesson I learn along the way. Educate This.

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thebookshelf.substack.com

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 her latest book, Stars Like Gasoline, which is available on April 25.

This episode al incudes conversations around the Royal Shakespeare Company's adaption of Hamnet, The HBO Max's Harry Potter series announcement, plus these are some of the books discussed: The Silent Project, One of Us Is Dead, Vox and Devolution. There is also a brief discussion about the girl fight that is occurring on the New York Times Best Sellers List.

It's always a fun time! If you love art and books, then this is an episode you won't want to miss!

We'll be back in May for our highly anticipated Wizarding World of Harry Potter episode that will drop on May 22.

About Speaking LITerally

Resident bookworms Liz & Holly explore their favorite world--BOOKS--in this all new podcast focused around new releases, old favorites, and everything in between.

What are you reading? Find our their favorites and upcoming reads along with stories from authors and more on Speaking LITerally!

Follow on Instagram

@speakliterallypodcast

@lizzieslittlebooknook

@azdesert_bookworm

Don’t forget to check out my other fun sites!

Brand New Website for book lovers: www.azdesertbookworm.com It has links to my podcast Speaking LITerally, book reviews, breaking literary news, games, links to small business and more! I also have a lot of content on my Instagram! Check it out - @azdesert_bookworm

Speaking LITerally podcast! Our monthly misadventures into all things literary. Separated by the Atlantic, Liz and I come together in our love of reading!!! Find us wherever you listen to your other favorite podcasts! Click here to find us on iHeartRadio!

If you are really bored you can read about some of my personal adventures in life raising two teenagers and loving a husband who is fighting Chronic Myeloid Leukemia and all the lesson I learn along the way. Educate This.

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thebookshelf.substack.com

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. The group has some strong opinions and thoughts on all aspects of this daunting novel.

Holly and Liz also take some time to discuss Roald Dahl and the controversary over the UK's plans for releasing censored editions of his books well as some upcoming book adaptations.

The duo will be back April 17 with author Jessika Grewe Glover in advance of the release of her new book, Stars Like Gasoline.

About Speaking LITerally

Resident bookworms Liz & Holly explore their favorite world--BOOKS--in this all new podcast focused around new releases, old favorites, and everything in between.

What are you reading? Find our their favorites and upcoming reads along with stories from authors and more on Speaking LITerally!

Follow on Instagram

@speakliterallypodcast

@lizzieslittlebooknook

@azdesert_bookworm

Don’t forget to check out my other fun sites!

Brand New Website for book lovers: www.azdesertbookworm.com It has links to my podcast Speaking LITerally, book reviews, breaking literary news, games, links to small business and more! I also have a lot of content on my Instagram! Check it out - @azdesert_bookworm

Speaking LITerally podcast! Our monthly misadventures into all things literary. Separated by the Atlantic, Liz and I come together in our love of reading!!! Find us wherever you listen to your other favorite podcasts! Click here to find us on iHeartRadio!

If you are really bored you can read about some of my personal adventures in life raising two teenagers and loving a husband who is fighting Chronic Myeloid Leukemia and all the lesson I learn along the way. Educate This.

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thebookshelf.substack.com

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 discussed include Lessons in Chemistry, Thursday Murder Club, A Fault in Our Stars and The Love Hypothesis.

This month the book duo is joined by Words & Kisses Bookshop owner, Amy. She shares some insight and perspectives on Romance and how her online Romance Bookstore came to be. Amy also provides several great book recommendations to get you ready for Valentine's Day.

It is once again an episode of off the wall bookish craziness with some popular technology mishaps. It is a fun time for all. You won't want to miss it.

About Speaking LITerally

Resident bookworms Liz & Holly explore their favorite world--BOOKS--in this all new podcast focused around new releases, old favorites, and everything in between.

What are you reading? Find our their favorites and upcoming reads along with stories from authors and more on Speaking LITerally!

Follow on Instagram

@speakliterallypodcast

@lizzieslittlebooknook

@azdesert_bookworm

Don’t forget to check out my other fun sites!

Brand New Website for book lovers: www.azdesertbookworm.com It has links to my podcast Speaking LITerally, book reviews, breaking literary news, games, links to small business and more! I also have a lot of content on my Instagram! Check it out - @azdesert_bookworm

Speaking LITerally podcast! Our monthly misadventures into all things literary. Separated by the Atlantic, Liz and I come together in our love of reading!!! Find us wherever you listen to your other favorite podcasts! Click here to find us on iHeartRadio!

If you are really bored you can read about some of my personal adventures in life raising two teenagers and loving a husband who is fighting Chronic Myeloid Leukemia and all the lesson I learn along the way. Educate This.

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thebookshelf.substack.com

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 history, but it is one of the most fun. The Queens of Tangents show their talents by talking about ancestry, teenage angst, Prince Harry and other nonsense all while still sharing their bookish opinions.This month there is discussion around AI narrated audio books, Leigh Bardugo's Book Tour, the value of best seller lists and, of course, the focus of the show - 2022 Year in Review. These bookish buddies share their favorite and not so favorite reads of the past year.

About Speaking LITerally

Resident bookworms Liz & Holly explore their favorite world--BOOKS--in this all new podcast focused around new releases, old favorites, and everything in between.

What are you reading? Find our their favorites and upcoming reads along with stories from authors and more on Speaking LITerally!

Follow on Instagram

@speakliterallypodcast

@lizzieslittlebooknook

@azdesert_bookworm

Don’t forget to check out my other fun sites!

Brand New Website for book lovers: www.azdesertbookworm.com It has links to my podcast Speaking LITerally, book reviews, breaking literary news, games, links to small business and more! I also have a lot of content on my Instagram! Check it out - @azdesert_bookworm

Speaking LITerally podcast! Our monthly misadventures into all things literary. Separated by the Atlantic, Liz and I come together in our love of reading!!! Find us wherever you listen to your other favorite podcasts! Click here to find us on iHeartRadio!

If you are really bored you can read about some of my personal adventures in life raising two teenagers and loving a husband who is fighting Chronic Myeloid Leukemia and all the lesson I learn along the way. Educate This.

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thebookshelf.substack.com

Speaking LITerally Book Club is back! This month, Steph rejoins Holly and Liz for a holiday discussion Sarah Hogle’s Just Like Magic. Jenn was unable to join the fun this month, but will return for the March Book Club episode where a dive into Stephen King is on the menu.

Liz and Holly share their thoughts and recommendations on some favorite holiday books, as well as some of the books that they hope to read this holiday season. Check it out now!

The Book Buddies will be back January 16 for their “2022 Year in Review” episode.

About Speaking LITerally

Resident bookworms Liz & Holly explore their favorite world--BOOKS--in this all new podcast focused around new releases, old favorites, and everything in between.

What are you reading? Find our their favorites and upcoming reads along with stories from authors and more on Speaking LITerally!

Follow on Instagram

@speakliterallypodcast

@lizzieslittlebooknook

@azdesert_bookworm

Don’t forget to check out my other fun sites!

Brand New Website for book lovers: www.azdesertbookworm.com It has links to my podcast Speaking LITerally, book reviews, breaking literary news, games, links to small business and more! I also have a lot of content on my Instagram! Check it out - @azdesert_bookworm

Speaking LITerally podcast! Our monthly misadventures into all things literary. Separated by the Atlantic, Liz and I come together in our love of reading!!! Find us wherever you listen to your other favorite podcasts! Click here to find us on iHeartRadio!

If you are really bored you can read about some of my personal adventures in life raising two teenagers and loving a husband who is fighting Chronic Myeloid Leukemia and all the lesson I learn along the way. Educate This.

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thebookshelf.substack.com

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 spoilers.

Liz and Holly also spend some time chatting about the Nobel Prize for Literature and the upcoming NaNoWriMo! You will not walk away from this one without sharing in the laughter.

About Speaking LITerally

Resident bookworms Liz & Holly explore their favorite world--BOOKS--in this all new podcast focused around new releases, old favorites, and everything in between.

What are you reading? Find our their favorites and upcoming reads along with stories from authors and more on Speaking LITerally!

Follow on Instagram

@speakliterallypodcast

@lizzieslittlebooknook

@azdesert_bookworm

Don’t forget to check out my other fun sites!

Brand New Website for book lovers: www.tinyurl.com/desertbookshelf It has links to my podcast Speaking LITerally, book reviews, breaking literary news, games, links to small business and more!

Speaking LITerally podcast! Our monthly misadventures into all things literary. Separated by the Atlantic, Liz and I come together in our love of reading!!! Find us wherever you listen to your other favorite podcasts! Click here to find us on iHeartRadio!

If you are really bored you can read about some of my personal adventures in life raising two teenagers and loving a husband who is fighting Chronic Myeloid Leukemia and all the lesson I learn along the way. Educate This.

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thebookshelf.substack.com

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 without some insight into other hot literary topics like NaNoWriMo and The Booker Prize as well as a discussion of one of duo's favorite reads of October, Stolen Tongues by Felix Blackwell

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About Speaking LITerally

Resident bookworms Liz & Holly explore their favorite world--BOOKS--in this all new podcast focused around new releases, old favorites, and everything in between.

What are you reading? Find our their favorites and upcoming reads along with stories from authors and more on Speaking LITerally!

Follow on Instagram

@speakliterallypodcast

@lizzieslittlebooknook

@azdesert_bookworm

Don’t forget to check out my other fun sites!

Brand New Website for book lovers: www.tinyurl.com/desertbookshelf It has links to my podcast Speaking LITerally, book reviews, breaking literary news, games, links to small business and more!

Speaking LITerally podcast! Our monthly misadventures into all things literary. Separated by the Atlantic, Liz and I come together in our love of reading!!! Find us wherever you listen to your other favorite podcasts! Click here to find us on iHeartRadio!

If you are really bored you can read about some of my personal adventures in life raising two teenagers and loving a husband who is fighting Chronic Myeloid Leukemia and all the lesson I learn along the way. Educate This.

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thebookshelf.substack.com

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 be had as we discuss everything from the Booker Prize Short list, the longest single volume book EVER, and our raving opinions of Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin.

Oh, and our dramatic Colleen Hoover bet has come to an end, listen to find out who won as well as to hear the new bet!

About Speaking LITerally

Resident bookworms Liz & Holly explore their favorite world--BOOKS--in this all new podcast focused around new releases, old favorites, and everything in between.

What are you reading? Find our their favorites and upcoming reads along with stories from authors and more on Speaking LITerally!

Follow on Instagram

@speakliterallypodcast

@lizzieslittlebooknook

@azdesert_bookworm

Don’t forget to check out my other fun sites!

Brand New Website for book lovers: www.tinyurl.com/desertbookshelf It has links to my podcast Speaking LITerally, book reviews, breaking literary news, games, links to small business and more!

Speaking LITerally podcast! Our monthly misadventures into all things literary. Separated by the Atlantic, Liz and I come together in our love of reading!!! Find us wherever you listen to your other favorite podcasts! Click here to find us on iHeartRadio!

If you are really bored you can read about some of my personal adventures in life raising two teenagers and loving a husband who is fighting Chronic Myeloid Leukemia and all the lesson I learn along the way. Educate This.

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thebookshelf.substack.com