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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

The trouble with Harriet Ashford is that Literally Books can’t stop talking about her, and this week is no exception!

Listen in as Magda and Lindsay chat with Harriet about the third book in the “Trouble” series, “The Trouble with Love and Exposure.” They talk about birding, bathroom art, and the allure of NSFW cross-stitch. 

 

Books mentioned in the episode 

“The Trouble with Love and Exposure“ by Harriet Ashford

“The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe“ by C.S. Lewis

“The Magician’s Nephew“ by C.S. Lewis

“Honey in the Wound“ by Jiyoung Han

“Pachinko“ by Min Jin Lee

“Once Upon a Marigold“ by Jean Ferris

“Tiger Eyes“ by Judy Blume

“Big Magic“ by Elizabeth Gilbert

“Twilight“ by Stephenie Meyer

“The Trouble with Love and Ink“ by Harriet Ashford

“Daggermouth“ by H.M. Wolfe 

“The Trouble with Love and Coaches“ by Harriet Ashford

Welcome to our new weekly book news episode! 

This week, Magda and Lindsay discuss the highly anticipated new book by Kazuo Ishiguro, "Miss Lambert Steps Aboard Danger." Then, in adaptation news, they dish on the latest with the "My Year of Rest and Relaxation,” “Dungeon Crawler Carl," and "American Fantasy" projects. 

Lastly, would it even be Literally Book News if there wasn't auction talk? Any guesses on what the original AA manuscript goes for? Listen in to find out. 

Books mentioned in the episode:

“Miss Lambert Steps Aboard Danger“ by Kazuo Ishiguro

“Never Let Me Go“ by Kazuo Ishiguro

“The Remains of the Day“ by Kazuo Ishiguro

“Klara and the Sun“ by Kazuo Ishiguro

“My Year of Rest and Relaxation“ by Otessa Moshfegh

“Yesteryear“ by Claire Caro Burke

“Dungeon Crawler Carl“ by Matt Dinniman

“In His Own Words“ by Paul McCartney