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Once upon a time, a lonely fisherwoman commissioned a local basketmaker to make her a husband, and the romance of a lifetime was born. 

This week, Magda and Lindsay discuss all the interwoven themes of the surprisingly complex and touching film that is “Wicker.” 

Don’t let the marketing fool you; there’s way more going on here than a woman getting freaky with a basket.  

 

Books mentioned in the episode:

“Bad Words“ by Rioghnach Robinson

“The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion“ by Beth Brower

“Bad in Bed “ by Ali Hazelwood

“The Love Hypothesis“ by Ali Hazelwood

“The Very Definition of Love“ by Sophia Benoit

“The Wicker Husband“ by Ursula Wills

 

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This week, Magda and Lindsay are joined by Eliane Boey to discuss her latest book, “Small Bites,” which releases Wednesday!

“Small Bites” follows Hammie, a mother who has lost her hunger, but is steadfast in her belief that she is, in fact, totally fine. Until the day she locks herself in her storeroom with a talking spider, who teaches her to recapture what she lost by breaking down everything that now occupies her space.  Slowly, she begins to feel her appetite return.

This episode is guaranteed to make you feel fed. 

 

You can find Eliane at https://www.elianeboey.com/ and @author.eliane on Instagram. 

 

Books mentioned in the episode:

“Small Bites“ by Eliane Boey

“Nightbitch“ by Rachel Yoder

“The Book of Three“ by Lloyd Alexander

“The Cat Who Wished to Be a Man“ by Lloyd Alexander

“Gormenghast“ by Mervyn Peake

“Club Contango“ by Eliane Boey

“Us“ by David Nicholls

“Off the Reservation“ by Stephen Graham Jones

“The Neapolitan Novels“ by Elena Ferrante

“Our Cut of Salt” by Deena Helm

 

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This week, book news covers adaptations for “The Nightingale,” “All the Little Houses,” and “Piranesi.” 

Also, Lucy Holmes, er, we mean Hale, will star in a new Sherlock Holmes rom-com. 

Lastly, they break down Sally Rooney’s decision to stop selling her books in the UK and question the emerging genre of male romance. 

 

Books mentioned in the episode: 

“The Nightingale“ by Kristin Hannah

“All the Little Houses“ by May Cobb

“The Hunting Wives“ by May Cobb

“Piranesi“ by Susanna Clarke

 

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Though there are literally books we try to read anything and everything, sometimes we need a little help from our friends. That’s why this week we have the amazing Meg Harris from “I Read It on a Podcast” to give us her top 3 current non-fiction recs. 

You can also check out “I Read it On a Podcast” on your favorite streaming platform to keep up to date on all of  Meg’s latest recommendations. 

 

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Meg’s favorite Indie Bookstore in Chicago: 

Women and Children First Bookstore - https://womenandchildrenfirst.com

 

Books mentioned in the episode: 

"The Kiss Quotient" by Helen Hoang

"The Dutch House" by Ann Patchett

“Girls Just Wanna Have Funds“ by Camilla Falkenberg, Emma Due Bitz and Anna-Sophie Hartvigsen

“The Collective Bargain“ by Jane McAlevey

“Stuart Little“ by E. B. White

“Come as You Are“ by Emily Nagoski

“Bridgerton“ by Julia Quinn

“Word Slut“ by Amanda Montell

“My Life So Far“ by Jane Fonda

“Know My Name“ by Chanel Miller 

 

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On this week’s book news, Magda and Lindsay discuss yet another author who’s being accused of leveraging AI for his latest work, a new San Antonio publishing co-op, a new trend of reading raves, and Icebreaker casting!

Listen in for this literary emotional rollercoaster! 

 

Books mentioned in the episode:

“C'était ça ou mourir“ by Thélyson Orélien

“Daggermouth“ by H.M. Wolfe

“Icebreaker“  by Hannah Grace

 

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