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Are you a romantasy fan who’s looking for a story that feels fresh and new? Or maybe you’re a sci-fi connoisseur who’s thought, “I could use a dash more romance.” Gillian Eliza West’s book “When the Universe Sings” has you covered. 

Listen in this week as Magda and Lindsay talk with Eliza herself all about the creation of her quiet baddie, Juniper, and the worlds she traverses in this tale.  

 

Find out more about Gillian at:

https://www.gillianelizawest.com

Instagram: @gillianeliza 

 

“When the Universe Sings” out now! 

The sequel, “A Song without End” out Feb 11, 2026

 

Books mentioned in the episode: 

“When the Universe Sings“ by Gillian Eliza West

“Good Dirt“ by Charmaine Wilkerson

“Homebound“ by Portia Elan

“The Vampire Lestat“ by Anne Rice

“Interview with the Vampire“ by Anne Rice

“Memnoch the Devil “ by Anne Rice

“Until the Heart Stops“ by Gillian Eliza West

“A Song without End“ by Gillian Eliza West

“Until the Melody Ends“ by Gillian Eliza West

“The Hunger Games“ by Suzanne Collins

 

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Intro & Outro Song: "Would it Kill You," courtesy of The Soldier Thread

 

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6:47 Interview with Gillian

This week is packed with book news. Magda and Lindsay discuss the upcoming audio adaptation for Bram Stoker's "Dracula," featuring Jonathan Bailey and his sl*tty lil' glasses.

 We also have other adaptation updates for "I'm Glad My Mom Died," "Peculiar Stars," and the "When in Rome" series. 

And of course, we have auction news, featuring the man, the myth, the legend, Erling Haaland. 

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Intro & Outro Song: "Would it Kill You," courtesy of The Soldier Thread

This week, Magda and Lindsay are joined by Jiyoung Han to talk about her stunning debut novel, "Honey in the Wound." 

Listen in as they discuss this wholly compelling tale of family, magical realism, and the horrors of war. 

 

Find out more about Jiyoung at: 

https://www.hanjiyoung.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/han_g0_/?hl=en

 

Books mentioned in the episode: 

“Honey in the Wound“ by Jiyoung Han

“Clytemnestra“ by Costanza Casati

“When the Universe Sings“ by Gillian Eliza West

“Sky Daddy“ by Kate Folk

“Whale “ by Cheon Myeong-kwan

 

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Intro & Outro Song: "Would it Kill You," courtesy of The Soldier Thread

This week Magda and Lindsay are coming to you live from Lark and Owl Booksellers in Georgetown, TX to talk with Julia London about her book, “Rules for Aging and Larceny!”

If you’ve ever watched Ocean’s Eleven and thought, “I wish there were more ladies in this.” Or maybe you’ve been watching the Golden Girls and wondered, “Could these gals pull off a casino heist?” If so, then this show will answer all of your heart’s desires. 

Special thanks to the hilarious and brilliant Julia London and the wonderful Lark and Owl! 

 

Find out more about Julia at: 

https://www.julialondon.com

Explore all the amazing events at Lark and Owl at:
https://www.larkandowlbooksellers.com/collections/events

 

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Intro & Outro Song: "Would it Kill You," courtesy of The Soldier Thread

In book news this week, Magda and Lindsay discuss the bestseller thus far in 2026, some sad stats on readership, an AI book award bombshell, the revival of the Texas Monthly publishing arm, and what the heck is going on with "Children of Blood and Bone."

Books mentioned in the episode: 

“Theo of Golden“ by Allen Levi

“Project Hail Mary“ by Andy Weir 

“The Let Them Theory“ by Mel Robbins

“The Correspondent“ by Virginia Evans

“Oh, the Places You'll Go!“ by Dr. Seuss

“The Housemaid“ by Freida McFadden

“Heated Rivalry“ by Rachel Reid

“Dungeon Crawler Carl“ by Matt Dinniman

“Yesteryear“ by Claire Caro Burke

“The Serpent in the Grove“ by Jamir Nazir

“The Children of Blood and Bone“ by Tomi Adeyemi

“Of Blood and Bone“ by Nora Roberts

“It Ends With Us“ by Colleen Hoover

“Station Eleven“ by Emily St. John Mandel