Speaking LITerally

Dive into the world of books with us again this month as we discuss a wide variety of bookish things including thoughts on the cast for Sunrise on the Reaping and the July release of the Netflix adaptation of Remarkedly Bright Creatures.

Joining the show this month is return Indie author, Jessika Grewe Glover, who discusses her new release, BloodLily, a very spicy vampire romance!

Also discussed are the books Aftertaste by Daria Lave...

Becca Lopez, owner of Bookish Becca, Co., joins the show to discuss her shop - how she got started, her goals, and even the challenges of being a small business owner. Her online shop focuses primarily on candles, wax melts, lotions and soaps that are bookishly inspired.

Did you know that April 26 is Indie Bookstore Day? We share some information regarding this annual event, plus we provide updates on the UK beginning to feel some b...

Jenn Bouchard returns to the show to discuss her new book Considering Us, a fun story that won't leave you sad about a young private chef who takes on the role of Director of Dining at a New England boarding school after facing a scandal in Boston.

Not only do we get to welcome back a return author, but you also won't want to miss our discussions on several books and bookish topics including:

• The Sunrise on the Reaping hy...

What an episode this turned out to be! The moral and ethical roller coaster that our speed round takes us on was unexpected, but so, so good! And, all based off of ideas discussed throughout our book club chat on Noni's hit YA book, "The Prison Healer."

Besides an in-depth analysis of our March Book Club pick, there was much to discuss:

• 2025 Indieverse Award nominations are out - Speaki...

Author Jaqueline Snowe joins the show to talk all things romance, specifically sports romance, and to discuss her debut thriller, Tell Me You Trust Me, that will be released on February 11 under the name Elle Owens.

Onyx Storm is all the rage right now, so there is a deep dive into the book, and thoughts and opinions are shared! Be aware there are spoilers on Onyx Storm that you may want to skip to avoid.

Other topics include, Author...

Hello episode 50! With the first official episode of 2025, the bookish duo rings in a new year with their 50th episode and a fantastic guest author!

Join them in welcoming award winning author Kevin Wolf to the show to talk about his contemporary western fiction mysteries.

Not only is Kevin a fantastic guest, but there are also many discussions revolving around the Tracy Wolff copyright infringement lawsuit, the release of Onyx Storm...

Join Liz & Holly on Speaking LITerally #49 for a bookish look back at 2024!

2024 was another amazing book year! Join Holly and Liz as they reflect on the all the adventures shared over the past year. From Book Club discussions to amazing author interviews, 2024 has been a fun ride.

In this Year in Review, the bookish friends discuss their favorite reads and what they feel was the best book of the year. Liz also teaches Holly how ...

'Tis the season for Book Awards and holiday reads! This month we have an exciting episode filled with talks of book award winners, Kindle news and a little bit of romance.

Holiday book discussions include thoughts on How My Neighbor Stole Christmas by Meghan Quinn and My December Darling by Lauren Asher before jumping into our Book Club discussion of the Victorian holiday novella, A Holiday by Gaslight by Mimi...

The holiday season is upon us. And as always, there is so much to talk about when it comes to the world of books! So, what will you get in this episode?

• The Booker Prize challenge winner
• Update on NaNoWriMo
• Mini-Book Discussions
• Engaging interview with Author DW Brooks

Plus a whole lot of fun and laughs! Don't miss it!

#HappyReading

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It's October - one of the best times of the year! Join us as we take on all the fun of the spooky season!

Besides our chat on upcoming book adaptations, a mention of a recent Disneyland trip and an upcoming Ireland trip, and NaNoWriMo goals, we discuss many books that might give you something to add to your end of the month reading list.

Just a small sampling of the books we discuss:

What's in store for you in the latest episode? More of what you have come to expect and love from Speaking LITerally! We give our respects to Dame Maggie Smith, discuss the end of Banned Books Week 2024, and make our formal Booker Prize predictions.

Sarah Chamberlain's new book, Slow Burn, and Hooked by Emily McIntire get some mini book discussion air time. And, this is all before we welcome Indie author, Madeleine Elizabeth...

It's September, which means it's time to kick off spooky season. Nothing does that better than bringing together the Speaking LITerally Book Club girls for one of our best book discussions to date! What book? Darcy Coates' Gallows Hill! Get ready for a great time!

The Gilmore Girls and Hypnovels are also topics discussed in between book conversations which include The Host by Stephanie Myers, Empire of the Vampire by Jay...

It's not just Instagram and TikTok. Instead, it's been Bookstagram and Booktok for quite some time! Holly and Liz take on exploring the influence of social media in the literary world, more specifically, their own literary worlds.

The bookish duo are both feeling quite under the weather, but that doesn't keep them from having fun and discussing everything from the rise of book clubs and book events for Gen Z to the recen...

This is a great episode with not just one special guest, but two!

After sharing some of the latest bookish news, Holly's 15-year-old daughter Penelope joins the show to participate in a book talk on the newest book in the Inheritance Games series, The Grandest Game, by Jennifer Lynn Barnes. She's quite opinionated, especially about Grayson.

Then author Kimberly Burns shares her passion for historical fiction and the women of ...

Indie author Bridget Van der Eyk joins the show to talk about her two romance books, 10 Dates and 3000 Words. Bridget is one of the most bubbly, friendly and carefree people you will meet, and the interview was an absolute blast!

Bridget shares her story of self publishing, her inspiration for the story, snippets of her life and what it's like to be an Australian author writing books about the United States. Bridget is also a 20...

Join Holly & Liz as they celebrate 3 years of Speaking LITerally with a classic book club discussion!

This wouldn't be the three year anniversary show without without a little bit of fun and shenanigans.

Between the amazing book club discussion and the thought on the new Hunger Games books, there is a lot of talk about. Jinx by Jessica Huntley was a great book club choice. It it a deep and at times very emotional read.

Other b...

It's Dark Academia time and the book duo couldn't be more excited. But there is so much to talk about in the book world. Author Jacqueline Wilson is bringing back the characters from her series "The Girls" 20 years later as adults. " Ransom Riggs is releasing a brand new Fantasy Series, his first since the "Miss Peregrine" series.

Plus conversations on books including Sweet Valley High, Mister Magic, Atla...

Get ready for a jam packed episode! This month we are so excited to bring on multiple guests starting with Emily and Jody from Tucson Tome Gnome, a non-profit organization that brings books into the community every month in a Scavenger Hunt style. This is such an amazing organization created by three friends who have a passion of books. The origins of their partnership with author TJ Klune is a really cool story you won't want ...

It's Book Club Month!

Everyone in My Family has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson is the topic for this month's discussion, and there is a split opinion on it.

Before the deep dive into the book, the book duo discuss topics including influential women authors in honor of International Women's Month, Audible's new royalty program, and Leigh Bardugo's new mega publishing deal just to name a few.

Some books mention...