J.A. Forde joins the show to discuss her Love Along the Way series, her journey as an Indie author, the upcoming Scottish bookish tour with Lumina Literary Tours and so much more.

Also in this episode, we discuss the decline of mass market books, Hamnet's big screen success, and some theories regarding trends on the New York Times Best Sellers List. There is always so much to talk about when we let the books talk for themselves!

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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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• @lizzieslittlebooknook
• @azdesert_bookworm

Join us as we well cozy heist caper author Sasha Preston to the show. She shares her insights on her Sweet Escape series and her writing process.

We also dive into conversations on the movies up for Best Adapted Screenplay at the Oscars, Audiobooks in a Card, and the author who sold his 50 millionth book!!

Book discussions include The Storm by Rachel Hawkins, Palm Meridian by Grace Flahive, and several others!

Don't miss this latest episode!

#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

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.

#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