We're kicking 2026 off with an amazing Australian indie author! See what you are missing out on if you haven't read any of Bridget's books - including her newest release The Husband Wishlist.

This episode also takes a look at some of the 2025 book trends, genre bookstores, and a review of the Netflix adaption of Emily Henry's 'People We Meet on Vacation'. Specific books discussed include Upgrade by Blake Crouch, Blood of Bright Haven by ML Wang, and Quicksilver by Callie Hart.

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About Speaking LITerally

Resident bookworms Liz & Holly explore their favorite world--BOOKS--in this all new podcast focused around new releases, old favorites, and everything in between.

What are you reading? Find our their favorites and upcoming reads along with stories from authors and more on Speaking LITerally!

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Speaking LITerally #65: 2025 Year In Review

Every year seems to be full of more bookish goodness than the last, and 2025 was no exception. Join Holly and Liz can they take a trip down memory lane and reflect on their top books of the year and some of the books that are on their list for 2026.

Stick around for the 2026 season for more shenanigans and even more author interviews. It's going to be great!

Sending wishes for a wonderful and happy new year!

#HappyReading

About Speaking LITerally

Resident bookworms Liz & Holly explore their favorite world--BOOKS--in this all new podcast focused around new releases, old favorites, and everything in between.

What are you reading? Find our their favorites and upcoming reads along with stories from authors and more on Speaking LITerally!

Follow on Instagram

@speakliterallypodcast

@lizzieslittlebooknook

@azdesert_bookworm

Speaking LITerally #64: Book Club Featuring The Most Wonderful Crime of The Year

The final episode of 2025 is here, and there is no better way to wrap up the year than with a book club episode! Jen and Steph join Holly and Liz to discuss Ally Carter's popular holiday mystery romance. Let's just say the book was a BIG hit!

Additional topics include the Goodread's Reader Choice Award winners, Audible's partnership with TikTok, the debate over teaching excerpts vs whole novels in schools, book adaption updates and, of course, some holiday reads!

As another year comes to an end, here is a huge, heart filled thank you for all the support of this little podcast. Have a wonderful, safe and relaxing holiday season.#HappyReading

About Speaking LITerally

Resident bookworms Liz & Holly explore their favorite world--BOOKS--in this all new podcast focused around new releases, old favorites, and everything in between.

What are you reading? Find our their favorites and upcoming reads along with stories from authors and more on Speaking LITerally!

Follow on Instagram

@speakliterallypodcast

@lizzieslittlebooknook

@azdesert_bookworm