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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

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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This week, Magda and Lindsay homage to queen Dolly, the queen of Genovia, and “golden” children of “Theo of Golden” and Kirkus acclaim. 

We will aways love you, Dolly! 

 

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

2026 is rolling out the red carpet for book adaptations! 

This week, Magda and Lindsay give their ultimate ranking for all the movie and television remakes coming this year. Though they may disagree on what belongs on top, one thing they can agree on is that readers are getting FED with this year’s page-to-screen journeys. 

 

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In this week’s book news, Magda and Lindsay chat about the upcoming adaptations of Colson Whitehead’s “The Harlem Trilogy,” Gabrielle Zevin’s “Tomorrow, Tomorrow, and Tomorrow,” and Rebecca Yarros’ “The Last Letter.” 

And it wouldn’t be book news without a little gossip…Listen in to hear all about some author/actress drama and new casting for “The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo.”

 

Books mentioned in the episode: 

“Harlem Shuffle“ by Colson Whitehead

“Crook Manifesto“ by Colson Whitehead

“Cool Machine“ by Colson Whitehead

“Nickel Boys“ by Colson Whitehead

“Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow“ by Gabrielle Zevin

“The Last Letter“ by Rebecca Yarros

“Seeking Persephone“ by Sarah M. Eden

“Life of M“ by Rachel Cusk

“Parade“ by Rachel Cusk

“The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo“ by Taylor Jenkins Reid

 

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