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This week, Magda and Lindsay talk all about new book release announcements from Michelle Zauner, author of “Crying in H Mart,” and E.L. James, who created “Fifty Shades of Grey.”

They also keep it classy and discuss the new “Lincoln in the Bardo” opera and the Booker Prize announcements. 

Lastly, we have more Kennedy Ryan adaptation updates! It’s a great week to be a book lover. 

 

Books mentioned in the episode:

“Thank You for Your Suffering“ by Michelle Zauner

“Fifty Shades of Grey“ by E.L. James

“Land of Ghosts“ by E.L. James

“Land of Dreams“ by E.L. James

“The End of Everything“ by M. John Harrison

“The Disappearers“ by Marlon James

“Black Bag“ by Luke Kennard

“May We Feed the King“ by Rebecca Perry

“The Things We Never Say“ by Elizabeth Strout

“John of John“ by Douglas Stuart

“Orbital“ by Samantha Harvey

“James“ by Percival Everett

“Lincoln in the Bardo“ by George Saunders

“Before I Let Go“ by Kennedy Ryan

“Long Shot“ by Kennedy Ryan

“Block Shot“ by Kennedy Ryan

“Hook Shot“ by Kennedy Ryan

“Score“ by Kennedy Ryan

“Reel“ by Kennedy Ryan

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No one knows better than Magda and Lindsay that creating the perfect adaptation is a science; but the chemistry in “The Love Hypothesis” is anything but hypothetical. 

This week is all about chemical reactions, particularly the dopamine felt while watching Ali Hazelwood’s debut book adaptation! 

Books mentioned in the episode:

“The Love Hypothesis“ by Ali Hazelwood

“Deep End“ by Ali Hazelwood

“Dwelling“ by Emily Hunt Kivel

“Whistler“ by Ann Patchett

“The Four Winds“ by Kristin Hannah

“Grim Tidings“ by B.K. Borison

“Love, Theoretically“ by Ali Hazelwood

“Bad in Bed“ by Ali Hazelwood

 

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