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This week, Magda and Lindsay chat about Rachel Gillig’s new fantasy rom-com and their love of a duology and *gasp…a standalone book?

They also discuss new, heartwarming news in the legacy of Dolly Parton and her imagination library. Could we be flying into Dolly Parton Airport soon? This week rounds out with details on a secret library and a new Texas bill to make Austin a safe harbor city for readers. 

 

Books mentioned in the episode:

“As Bad Luck Would Have It“ by Rachel Gillig

“The Knave and the Moon“ by Rachel Gillig

 

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What do an iPhone, the end of the world, a brush with a trauma vampire, and a rat have in common? Well…this book! 

This week, Magda and Lindsay discuss “If It Bleeds” by the GOAT of horror, Stephen King himself. Listen in as they piece together the fear, the heartache, and the existential dread that tie these four stories together. 

Welcome to spooky season! 

 

Books mentioned in the episode:

“If It Bleeds“ by Stephen King

“The Everlasting“ by Alix E. Harrow

“Starling House“ by Alix E. Harrow

“Mal de Amores“ by Ángeles Mastretta

“The Reformatory “ by Tananarive Due

“12/22/63“ by Stephen King

“As Bad Luck Would Have It“ by Rachel Gillig

“The Knave and the Moon“ by Rachel Gillig

 

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There are some serious things brewing in romance adaptations. The first episode of Kennedy Ryan's "Before I Let Go" series is OFFICIALLY in the works. We've also got updates on adaptations for "Throttled" and a surprising rework of "Lonesome Dove." 

Also, for all you dark romance fans, Magda and Lindsay dish on upcoming "Alchemised" releases. 

 

Books mentioned in the episode:

“Lonesome Dove“ by Larry McMurtry

“East of Eden“ by John Steinbeck

“Throttled“ by Lauren Asher

“The Love Hypothesis“ by Ali Hazelwood

“Alchemised“ by SenLinYu

“Before I Let Go“ by Kennedy Ryan

“Reel“ by Kennedy Ryan

“Score“ by Kennedy Ryan

“This Could Be Us“ by Kennedy Ryan

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This week, Magda and Lindsay are bringing you the first in a new series of episodes they’re calling “Author-pedia,” where they download you on the highlights, histories, and mysteries of an author’s career. 

For the inaugural episode, they’ll be discussing the GOAT of horror, Stephen King. Listen in as they marvel over King’s incredible career and impact on culture. 

Books mentioned in the episode:

“Life of M“ by Rachel Cusk

“Into the Blue“ by Emma Brodie

“Be Ready When the Luck Happens: A Memoir“ by Ina Garten

“Lady Tremaine“ by Rachel Hochhauser

“Clytemnestra“ by Costanza Casati

“The Tommyknockers“ by Stephen King

“Lord of the Flies“ by William Golding

“Carrie“ by Stephen King

“On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft“ by Stephen King

“The Dead Zone“ by Stephen King

“The Shining“ by Stephen King

 

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In this week’s book news, Magda and Lindsay mourn the loss of the infamous “airplane mode” Libby hack, dish on baby boi Jonathan Bailey in the Bardo, and new LibroFM offerings, and more!!

 

Books mentioned in the episode: 

“Dolly All the Time“ by Annabel Monaghan

“Nora Goes Off Script“ by Annabel Monaghan

“Summer Romance“ by Annabel Monaghan

“Lincoln in the Bardo“ by George Saunders

 

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