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Episode 30
Magda and Lindsay are not playing games when they say that this book and its author are an absolute pleasure. This week they gush about their love of The Games Gods Play, and then chat with the book’s author, Abigail Owen, all about her experience bringing the characters and story to life.
Episode 29
Put the lime in the coconut and drink 'em both together....
It's time for midnight margaritas, because this week Magda and Lindsay discuss their thoughts on Practical Magic, both the book and movie. There's no bad time to drink in this story, but somehow it feels extra special to cap off the solstice (nudity optional, as you well remember!)
Episode 28
If you've ever walked into a HomeGoods, passed a hand towel that says, "100% That Witch," and thought, "I NEED that!" then this is the episode for you. Magda and Lindsay discuss The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches and its themes of found family, acceptance, and the adorable side of spooky. It's no secret that our hosts love this cozy read by Sangu Mandanna.
Episode 27
This week our hosts discuss scary stories to tell in the...absolute glaring light of day with an episode of Mr. Rogers playing in front of a cozy, steamy cup of apple cider. Magda and Lindsay research the all time scariest books. While their reviews are mostly conceptual, because they are far too wimpy to actually read these nightmarish tales, their opinions are, as usual, resolute. Listen if you dare...
Episode 26
An opening theme song echoing in headphones...a summoning of book nerds...a cryptic message about a story read...This week, our hosts discuss Lucy Foley's "The Midnight Feast." Continuing this month's theme of spooky, but definitely not scary, stories, Magda and Lindsay meander through the plot of this semi-unhinged story where Midsommar meets White Lotus meets Goop.
Episode 25
As much as our hosts LOVE to read (and they really, really love to read), sometimes you just need to cozy up with a bowl of popcorn and a good flick. So this week, Magda and Lindsay discuss their most anticipated adaptations. This episode attempts to answer tough questions like, "Was Gabriel García Márquez right about the impossibility of a movie version 100 years of Solitude?" and "What does a NightB**tch look like?"
Episode 24
Cults, clones, and serious daddy issues abound in the exciting conclusion of the BRZRKR comic series. Magda and Lindsay wrap up their final thoughts and lament the (hopefully temporary) conclusion of Keanu Reeves and Matt Kindt's weird and wonderful universe. Come back to us Keanu..er..uh..Unute!
Episode 23
Orzo pasta...beef tartare...cookies and cream ice cream. Never has a meal turned stomachs more, and yet it's not even close to the biggest ick discussed on this week's episode about Brynne Weaver's murderous romantic comedy (yes, you read that right), Butcher & Blackbird.
Magda and Lindsay welcome special guest Ashley, one of the hosts of the Book Talk Babes Podcast, to discuss this delightfully demented love story.
Episode 22
Everybody with a pub gettin' tipsy....publication, that is! Magda and Lindsay chat with the queen of wine and book pairings, Michelle from @bibliovino. Together, they create the perfect flight, including white wines in summertime, rosé and romance, and a bold red for an immortal odyssey. Listen in to find the perfect read to fit your mood.
Episode 21
Twilight...oh yeah, we've heard of it. It's fine or whatever...I mean go Team Edward! (Or maybe team Bellice for the diehards) Magda and Lindsay are joined this week by the hosts of the Write Out Loud podcast, Matt and Christina to chat guilty pleasure reads! We discuss what makes something a guilty pleasure and why Twilight is the pinnacle of this category.
Episode 18
Magda and Lindsay discuss It Ends With Us, both the book and the film adaptation. They explore the off screen tension around the film’s production and subsequent press tour before diving into the highlights and pitfalls of the story itself. This episode includes conversations around domestic violence and sexual assault. National Domestic Violence Hotline - 1-800-799-7233 or text BEGIN to 88788
Episode 15
Ughh....sigh....blerg...This episode is all about hate reads and DNF's (did not finish). As readers, we accept that not everything can be a winner, but man is it frustrating trying to slog through. This week, Magda and Lindsay discuss what causes them to abandon ship and the kinds of stories they hate so much that they just have to finish them out of spite.
Episode 13.5
This is an extra special follow-up conversation to the deep dive on "Nice Work, Nora November" with the book's author, Julia London!! Julia chats with Magda and Lindsay about her newest book, including research on near death experiences, her writing process, and even an update on a new owl friend.
Episode 13
Julia London's latest book, "Nice Work, Nora November" is all about second chances. The book's main character, the flawed and lovable Nora, uses her second chance after a near death experience to refashion her life into something she loves by creating a "reverse bucket list." In this week's episode, Magda and Lindsay give their thoughts on the book and walk through Nora's progression from a depressed people-pleaser to an endearing and relatable work in progress.
Episode 12
This week Magda and Lindsay ask themselves the question, what is a self help book, and does it actually make us better? Magda gives a rundown of the genre's history and evolution over time. Then, our hosts discuss their personal experiences with self improvement books, including what they've loved, hated, and even some that don't fit the mold, but have enriched their lives nonetheless. It's literally self care just to listen to them talk about it...
Episode 11
Settle in listeners, because this week's episode is like a warm blanket. Magda and Lindsay catch up and talk about the lovely shenanigans at two author events for Julia London and Katherine Center. And, of course, they discuss all the exciting news to come out in the book world these last few weeks.
Episode 10
Magda and Lindsay literally lose their minds trying to capture the unique wonder that is LaDarrion Williams' "Blood at the Root." In this episode, our hosts humbly attempt to analyze the magic, the history, and the complex character development of the book, whose elevator pitch is, "What if Harry Potter attended an HBCU," but that ultimately gives its reader so much more.
Episode 09
Magda and Lindsay discuss their thoughts on episodes 3 and 4 of Bridgerton, season 3. Has Francesca finally found a partner for life to sit with silently? Are Eloise and Cressida destined to be together? Why was that balloon moving so, so slowly?
Then, they delve into their favorite and least favorite romance tropes and clichés with book recommendations to match.
Episode 08
Magda and Lindsay delve into Coming Home by Brittney Griner and Michelle Burford. This episode recaps the WNBA all-star and two-time olympic gold medalist's memoir about her arrest and subsequent incarceration in the Russian prison system. This beautifully written, heart-wrenching story deals with themes of patriotism, sports, gender pay inequity, racism, politics, war, true love and other topics too numerous to list, and our hosts attempt to tackle it all.
Episode 07
...Literally an hour of Magda and Lindsay gushing about their love of Ali Hazelwood's "Bride." Before diving into the world of Misery Lark and friends, Magda discusses her newfound obsession with tv procedurals, and Lindsay reluctantly admits she may or may not be becoming a full-fledged romance reader...
Episode 06
In this episode, trips take many forms-some literal and some figurative. Magda and Lindsay journey through their local bookstores and discuss what makes them magical. From there, they explore Alexandra Kiley's, Kilt Trip, a book about love and travel and every Scottish tourist trap you've never heard of. Buckle your seat belts and ensure your volume knobs are in their full upright position...literally.
Episode 05
Ladies and Gentleman, pour yourselves a cup of tea and delve into the regency era fantasy that is Bridgerton...Literally. These podcasters have heard whispers from the ton that there's much to be said about Ms. Shonda Rhimes' bold interpretation of Ms. Julia Quinn's passionate, and sometimes misguided, tales of romance and gossip. ...The Scandal!