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Mar 25, 2026 55 min

...Literally Frankenstein and Recent Adaptations

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He’s a monster!! And by that, we mean Victor Frankenstein, not his creation. Listen this week as Magda and Lindsay break down Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein and its enduring legacy. They also delve into recent adaptations by Guillermo del Toro and Maggie Gyllenhaal’s “The Bride.” Books mentioned in the episode: “Hamnet“ by Maggie O’Farrell “Crying in H Mart“ by Michelle Zauner “Frankenstein“ by Mary Shelley “First-Time Caller“ by B.K. Borison “The Bell Jar“ by Sylvia Plath “Judy Blume: A Life“ by Mark Oppenheimer Email us! Literally Books Website Literally Books Instagram Magda's Instagram Lindsay's Instagram Literally Books YouTube Literally Books TikTok Intro & Outro Song: "Would it Kill You," courtesy of The Solder Thread

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