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    ...Literally Bridgerton Ranking: Books and Series

    08/04/2026 | 45 mins.
    Dearest gentle reader, or maybe not reader? Maybe just watcher?  Whoever you are, if you’re into Bridgerton, you’ve come to the right place. 

    Magda and Lindsay review their definitive (until the next season is released, at least) rankings of each Bridgerton series, and then Magda gives a full rundown of which books to check out and which to skip. 

    Join us for this Regency era rager! 

     

    Books mentioned in the episode: 

    “Reel“ by Kennedy Ryan

    “This Could Be Us“ by Kennedy Ryan

    “Can’t Get Enough“ by Kennedy Ryan

    “Before I Let Go“ by Kennedy Ryan

    “We Are Legion“ by Dennis E. Taylor

    “The Games Gods Play“ by Abigail Owen

    “Shy Girl“ by Mia Ballard

    “The Housemaid“ by Freida McFadden

    “The Housemaid’s Secret“ by Freida McFadden

    “The Lord of the Rings“ by J.R.R. Tolkien

    “The Unofficial Twilight Cookbook“ by Kayla Ruhland

    “Romancing Mister Bridgerton“ by Julia Quinn

    “On the Way to the Wedding“ by Julia Quinn

    “To Sir Phillip, With Love“ by Julia Quinn

    “The Duke and I“ by Julia Quinn

    “An Offer From a Gentleman“ by Julia Quinn

    “It’s in His Kiss“ by Julia Quinn

    “The Viscount Who Loved Me“ by Julia Quinn

    “When He Was Wicked“ by Julia Quinn

     

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    Intro & Outro Song: "Would it Kill You," courtesy of The Solder Thread
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    BONUS EPISODE! ...Literally Austin Book Trail 2026

    07/04/2026 | 12 mins.
    Magda and Lindsay have yet another love letter for their local bookstores. They recap this year's Austin Book Trail and all the great new stores they got to visit, each with its own vibe and special ambiance to offer.

    Special thanks to:

    Lioness Books

    Adventures in Ink

    The Secret Lantern

    Finney's Books

     

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    Intro & Outro Song: "Would it Kill You," courtesy of The Solder Thread
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    ...Literally April Showers: Books That Will Make You Cry

    01/04/2026 | 39 mins.
    Sometimes you just need to feel something!

    This week, Magda and Lindsay bring you their five best recommendations for books that will make you cry and cleanse your soul. Listen in for stories that will crack open even the hardest of hearts. 

    Don’t worry, no one’s looking. Let those April showers of teardrops rain down. 

     

    Books mentioned in the episode:

    “And Now, Back to You“ by B.K. Borison

    “First-Time Caller“ by B.K. Borison

    “Good Spirits“ by B.K. Borison

    “Lincoln in the Bardo“ by George Saunders

    “The Midnight Library“ by Matt Haig

    “The Midnight Train“ by Matt Haig

    “Kindred“ by Octavia Butler

    “Pride and Prejudice“ by Jane Austen

    “Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow“ by Gabrielle Zevin

    “The Jungle Book“ by Rudyard Kipling

    “They Both Die at the End“ by Adam Silvera

    “The First to Die at the End“ by Adam Silvera

    “The Survivor Wants to Die at the End“ by Adam Silvera

    “We Have Reached the End of Our Show“ by Ali Gordon

    “The Nightingale“ by Kristin Hannah

    “Mama Day“ by Gloria Naylor

    “Crying in H Mart“ by Michelle Zauner

    “The Little Prince“ by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

    “Frankenstein“ by Mary Shelley

     

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    Intro & Outro Song: "Would it Kill You," courtesy of The Solder Thread
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    ...Literally Frankenstein and Recent Adaptations

    25/03/2026 | 55 mins.
    He’s a monster!! And by that, we mean Victor Frankenstein, not his creation. 

    Listen this week as Magda and Lindsay break down Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein and its enduring legacy. They also delve into recent adaptations by Guillermo del Toro and Maggie Gyllenhaal’s “The Bride.” 

     

    Books mentioned in the episode:

    “Hamnet“ by Maggie O’Farrell

    “Crying in H Mart“ by Michelle Zauner

    “Frankenstein“ by Mary Shelley

    “First-Time Caller“ by B.K. Borison

    “The Bell Jar“ by Sylvia Plath

    “Judy Blume: A Life“ by Mark Oppenheimer

     

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    Intro & Outro Song: "Would it Kill You," courtesy of The Solder Thread
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    ...Literally Comic Book Read Read: "Love Everlasting"

    18/03/2026 | 29 mins.
    This week’s comic book deep dive is aptly named, because Magda and Lindsay’s love for “Love Everlasting” is, indeed, everlasting. 

    Listen in as they discuss the surprising twists and turns of this genre-bending, mysterious graphic novel. 

    Books mentioned in the episode: 

    “Love Everlasting“ by Tom King & Elsa Charretier

    “Project Hail Mary“ by Andy Weir

    “The Butcher’s Masquerade“ by Matt Dinniman

    “The Untamed“ by Sebastian A. Jones

    “The Ministry of Time“ by Kaliane Bradley

    “Jane Eyre“ by Charlotte Brontë

    “Wuthering Heights“ by Emily Brontë

     

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

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Literally Books is the podcast where we read literally anything, because it shouldn’t be a saga to find your next favorite read.
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