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BookCon! BookCon! BookCon!

’Tis the season for 35,000 of the country’s biggest introverts to converge together in NYC and talk about books. Magda and Lindsay discuss their favorite panels, their experience moderating author talks, and their favorite moments from this year’s BookCon, after its 6-year hiatus. 

 

Books mentioned in the episode:

“West of Wicked“ by Nikki St. Crowe

“Big Girl Blitz“ by Danielle Allen

“Huntsmen“ by Naima Simone

“Ember“ by Naima Simone

“First and Forever“ by Lynn Painter

“The Prospects“ by KT Hoffman

“On Thin Ice“ by Olivia Belle

“Crash Course“ by Piper Lawson

“Margo’s Got Money Troubles“ by Rufi Thorpe

“The A.I. Who Loved Me“ by Alyssa Cole

“The Hunting Wives“ by May Cobb

“Project Hail Mary“ by Andy Weird

“Station Eleven“ by Emily St. John Mandel

“The Idea of You“ by Robinne Lee

 

 

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Now while Magda and Lindsay may be literary hoarders in all forms— digital, physical, audible— they understand (kind of) that not everyone may want heaps and piles of books. So in the spirit of cultivation, they’re pulling together their personal capsule bookshelf. 

They’ll each recommend five books that will scratch whatever reading itch you may be having. 

*Please note, while your hosts did their best to cull the very best titles, these are subject to change at any moment because people can GROW and CHANGE, okay? Now, onto the show. 

 

Books mentioned in the episode: 

“Margo’s Got Money Troubles“ by Rufi Thorpe

“Right by My Side“ by David Haynes

“Catcher in the Rye“ by J.D. Salinger

“Finlay Donovan is Killing It“ by Elle Cosimano

"Where’d You Go, Bernadette" by Maria Semple

“The Favorites“ by Layne Fargo

“Frankenstein“ by Mary Shelley

“Wuthering Heights“ by Emily Brontë

“The Count of Monte Cristo“ by Alexandre Dumas

“Adult Braces“ by Lindy West

“Shrill“ by Lindy West

“His Dark Materials“ by Phillip Pullman

“Pride and Prejudice“ by Jane Austen

“The People’s History of the Unites States“ by Howard Zinn

“I Who Have Never Known Men“ by Jacqueline Harpman

“Cat’s Cradle“ by Kurt Vonnegut

“Slaughterhouse-Five“ by Kurt Vonnegut

“The Correspondent“ by Virginia Evans

“Jane Eyre“ by Charlotte Brontë

“First Lie Wins“ by Ashley Elston

“Margo’s Got Money Troubles“ by Rufi Thorpe

“Twlight“ by Stephenie Meyer

 

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This week, Magda and Lindsay have the absolute pleasure of talking to Rufi Thorpe, champion of misfits, believer in forgiveness, and, of course, author of "Margo's Got Money Troubles," among others.

Listen in as she discusses her writing process, motherhood, professional wrestling, and the upcoming adaptation of her book.

Books mentioned in the episode:

"Margo's Got Money Troubles" by Rufi Thorpe

"Black Beauty" by Anna Sewell

 

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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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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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