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This week, Magda and Lindsay homage to queen Dolly, the queen of Genovia, and “golden” children of “Theo of Golden” and Kirkus acclaim. 

We will aways love you, Dolly! 

 

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2026 is rolling out the red carpet for book adaptations! 

This week, Magda and Lindsay give their ultimate ranking for all the movie and television remakes coming this year. Though they may disagree on what belongs on top, one thing they can agree on is that readers are getting FED with this year’s page-to-screen journeys. 

 

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In this week’s book news, Magda and Lindsay chat about the upcoming adaptations of Colson Whitehead’s “The Harlem Trilogy,” Gabrielle Zevin’s “Tomorrow, Tomorrow, and Tomorrow,” and Rebecca Yarros’ “The Last Letter.” 

And it wouldn’t be book news without a little gossip…Listen in to hear all about some author/actress drama and new casting for “The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo.”

 

Books mentioned in the episode: 

“Harlem Shuffle“ by Colson Whitehead

“Crook Manifesto“ by Colson Whitehead

“Cool Machine“ by Colson Whitehead

“Nickel Boys“ by Colson Whitehead

“Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow“ by Gabrielle Zevin

“The Last Letter“ by Rebecca Yarros

“Seeking Persephone“ by Sarah M. Eden

“Life of M“ by Rachel Cusk

“Parade“ by Rachel Cusk

“The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo“ by Taylor Jenkins Reid

 

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This week’s episode is about a transcendent love story. Linda has been waiting all her life to reconnect with her one true love. She crisscrosses the nation, hoping she’ll chance upon him, and they can re-kindle their attraction. He is N92823, a Boeing 737-800, and she must marry him. 

Magda and Lindsay are nose-diving into Kate Folk’s “Sky Daddy!”

 

Books mentioned in the episode: 

“Sky Daddy“ by Kate Folk

“Every Version of You“ by Natalie Messier

“Invisible Women“ by Caroline Criado-Perez

“Moral Economics“ by Alvin E. Roth

 

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This week, Magda and Lindsay discuss the highly controversial mandatory reading list for Texas state schools. They’ve also got the latest news on hot new releases from H.M. Wolfe and Taylor Jenkins Reid, and also details on the adaptation for “The Final Girl Support Group!”

 

Books mentioned in the episode: 

“Daggermouth“ by H. M. Wolfe

“Python“ by H. M. Wolfe

“The Last Days of Vic & Coco“ by Taylor Jenkins Reid

“Carrie Soto is Back“ by Taylor Jenkins Reid

“Final Girl Support Group“ by Grady Hendrix

“The Cat in the Hat“ by Dr. Seuss

“The Diary of a Young Girl“ by Anne Frank

“Night“ by Eli Wiesel

“Price and Prejudice“ by Jane Austen

 

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