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    ...Literally Book News! September Week 4: Alchemised, Josh Heuston, Kennedy Ryan Adaptations and more!

    25/09/2026 | 7 mins.
    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
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    ...Literally Stephen King Author-Pedia

    23/09/2026 | 40 mins.
    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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    Intro & Outro Song: "Would it Kill You," courtesy of The Soldier Thread
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    ...Literally Book News! September Week 3: RIP Libby Hack, Bailey in the Bardo, LibroFM e-books and more!!

    18/09/2026 | 7 mins.
    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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    Outro Song: "Would it Kill You," courtesy of The Soldier Thread
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    ...Literally Cozy Drink Pairings for Fall Reads

    16/09/2026 | 25 mins.
    A gentle chill passes across the nape of your neck. You hear the soft scrape of the first fall leaf dancing along the sidewalk, having freed itself from the branches of a nearby tree. And then there it is, the intoxicating scent of…pumpkin spice. 

    It’s fall, b*tches!!!! And that means it’s time. to. get. COZY!! This week Magda and Lindsay offer their finest pairings of fall drinks and their literary counterparts 

     

    Snuggle in! 

     

    Books mentioned in the episode: 

    “Life of M“ by Rachel Cusk

    “The Love Hypothesis“ by Ali Hazelwood

    “Sense and Sensibility“ by Jane Austen

    “The Calamity Club“ by Kathryn Stockett

    “The Help“ by Kathryn Stockett

    “Dune“ by Frank Herbert

    “The Midnight Train“ by Matt Haig

    “Little Women“ by Louisa May Alcott

    “You, Again“ by Kate Goldbeck

    “Katabasis“ by R.F. Kuang

    “The Husbands“ by Holly Gramazio

    “A Little Life“ by Hanya Yanigahara

     

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    Intro & Outro Song: "Would it Kill You," courtesy of The Soldier Thread
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    ...Literally Bonus Episode with author of "Meet Cute or Your Money Back," Katana Collins!!!

    14/09/2026 | 37 mins.
    Allie Larsen was minding her own business, contemplating a way to move into her dream career as an investigative journalist when she stumbled into the meet-cute she never expected in the form of Thatcher, an ex-special forces soldier turned…matchmaker? 

     

    This is the plot of Katana Collins’ book, “Meet Cute or Your Money Back,” and Magda and Lindsay have the absolute pleasure of interviewing her this week about her writing. 

    Settle in for this extra special bonus episode full of love, spice, and of course, laughs. 

     

    Special Thanks to Katana Collins! You can find Katana at: 

    https://katanacollins.com & @katanacollins on Insta! 

     

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