A conversational podcast about books and more from two Midwest mood readers who are easily distracted by new releases.
The Book Talk, etc. podcast is quickly becoming a favorite among book lovers. With its informative and engaging discussions on books, it is right alongside other popular book podcasts like "Currently Reading." Hosted by Tina and Renee, this podcast feels like chatting with friends about books. Each week, they bring new books to the listeners' attention and provide detailed reasons for their opinions on the books they discuss. The hosts have a great balance of being relaxed and friendly without being overly chatty about non-book topics. They have a knack for recommending books that may not have been on the listener's radar otherwise. Overall, The Book Talk, etc. podcast is a must-listen for any book lover.
One of the best aspects of The Book Talk, etc. podcast is the genuine friendship and chemistry between the hosts, Tina and Renee. They feel like friends to the listeners and create a warm and inviting atmosphere throughout each episode. Their conversation flows effortlessly, making it enjoyable to listen to them chat about books. Additionally, they do an excellent job of explaining why they like or dislike a particular book without spoiling it for potential readers. This attention to detail in their discussions adds depth to their recommendations.
While The Book Talk, etc. podcast has many strengths, one potential downside is the "loving lately" segment at the beginning of each episode where they discuss something non-book related that they love. Some listeners may not be interested in these segments if they are focused solely on book content. However, skipping through this part allows listeners to get straight to the book talk.
In conclusion, The Book Talk, etc. podcast is a fantastic listen for book lovers searching for informative and engaging discussions on a variety of genres. Tina and Renee bring their own unique perspectives to each episode and provide honest opinions on the books they discuss without spoiling them. Their chemistry as co-hosts adds an extra level of enjoyment to this podcast. Whether listeners are looking for new book recommendations or simply enjoy hearing bookish conversations, The Book Talk, etc. podcast is sure to deliver.
Send us a textIn Episode 200 (!!!) of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah are celebrating mothers day by talking about mothers in literature, unhinged heroines, and the women that shape literature.If you prefer other shopping options, you can find today's books on Bookshop.org or Blackwell's. Purchasing through these links supports us with a small commission, at no extra cost to you.Loving LatelyThe Highroller Heist (T)Sweet Bobby: My Catfish Nightmare - Netflix Show (H)Sweet Bobby: My Catfish Nightmare - Podcast (H)Latest ReadSay You'll Remember Me | Abby Jimenez (T+H)The Happily Ever After Playlist (H)Book TalkThe Island of Sea Women | Lisa See (T)The Ocean CallsThe Story She Left Behind | Patti Callahan Henry (H)Woodworking | Emily St. James (T)Crossroads | Laurel Hightower (H)Shelf AdditionGrotesque | Natsuo Kirino (T)Swallows | Natsuo Kirino Silver Elite | Dani Francis (H)If you enjoy our commercial-free podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon! Your membership will give you access to our exclusive bonus episodes, including Niche Novels, Books We DNFed, and What's in the Mailbag! Plus, you'll receive invites to monthly events like Mood Reader Happy Hour and Bookstore Browsing, and a private Facebook group and Discord server where you can interact with other fans of the show... all for just $5 a month!Support the showLet's Connect... Email us at booktalketc@gmailBTE on YoutubeTina's TikTok , IG @tbretc YT @tbretcHannah's TikTok , IG @hanpickedbooksJonathan IG @infiltrate_jayPodcast IG @booktalketcRenee's Substack Newsletter , IG@Itsbooktalk
Send us a textIn Episode 199 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah Bring their May Books on the Radar! May has a plethora of amazing titles and we are thrilled to bring you 10 May releases to add to your TBR!If you prefer other shopping options, you can find today's books on Bookshop.org or Blackwell's. Purchasing through these links supports us with a small commission, at no extra cost to you.Loving LatelyAlexis - Cocktails with AlexDrizzilicious Birthday Cake Rice CakesLatest ReadAudition | Katie Kitamura (T)The River Has Roots | Amal El-Mohtar (H)Books on the RadarMy Friends | Fredrik Backman (T)Home of the American Circus | Allison Larkin (H)The Manual for Good Wives | Lola Jaye (T)The Attic ChildThe Knight and the Moth | Rachel Gillig (H)A Sharp Endless Need | Marisa Crane (T)Emperor of Gladness | Ocean Vuong (H)Immaculate Conception | Ling Ling The Devils | Joe Abercrombie (H)Make Me Famous | Maud Ventura (T)My Name Is Emilia del Valle | Isabel Allende (H)Current ReadsWoodworking | Emily St. James (T)The Story She Left Behind | Patti Callahan Henry (H)If you enjoy our commercial-free podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon! Your membership will give you access to our exclusive bonus episodes, including Niche Novels, Books We DNFed, and What's in the Mailbag! Plus, you'll receive invites to monthly events like Mood Reader Happy Hour and Bookstore Browsing, and a private Facebook group and Discord server where you can interact with other fans of the show... all for just $5 a month!Support the showLet's Connect... Email us at booktalketc@gmailBTE on YoutubeTina's TikTok , IG @tbretc YT @tbretcHannah's TikTok , IG @hanpickedbooksJonathan IG @infiltrate_jayPodcast IG @booktalketcRenee's Substack Newsletter , IG@Itsbooktalk
Send us a textIn Episode 198 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah share their love of independent bookstores in celebration of Independent Bookstore Day, happening in the U.S. on April 26.If you prefer other shopping options, you can find today's books on Bookshop.org or Blackwell's. Purchasing through these links supports us with a small commission, at no extra cost to you.Loving LatelyOPI High Shine Nail Polish (T)Glisten and Glow Top Coat (T)Mr. Ballen - YouTube (H)Mr. Ballen Medical Mysteries - Podcast (H)Two Most Dense Killers VideoLatest ReadsFamous Last Words (T)Book Club GirlHonest Authors - PodcastThe Serviceberry (H)Book Talk:Map of Participating BookstoresList of Bookstore CrawlsChicago Book Crawls Some Highlighted Bookstores:The Last BookstoreExile BookvilleQuail Ridge BooksThis is A Bookstore + Book BugCall and Response BookstoreEverything is Tuberculosis (T)The War That Saved My Life (H)Gothictown (T)Big Friendship (H) Shelf AdditionsMedicine River (H)Last Night at the Telegraph Club (T)If you enjoy our commercial-free podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon for just $5 a month!Support the showLet's Connect... Email us at booktalketc@gmailBTE on YoutubeTina's TikTok , IG @tbretc YT @tbretcHannah's TikTok , IG @hanpickedbooksJonathan IG @infiltrate_jayPodcast IG @booktalketcRenee's Substack Newsletter , IG@Itsbooktalk
Send us a textIn Episode 197 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah are easily distracted by new releases! We share some thoughts on new books we've read recently, and discuss book aesthetics we both love and loathe.If you enjoy our commercial-free podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon! Your membership will give you access to our exclusive bonus episodes, including Niche Novels, Books We DNFed, and What's in the Mailbag! Plus, you'll receive invites to monthly events like Mood Reader Happy Hour and Bookstore Browsing, and a private Facebook group and Discord server where you can interact with other fans of the show... all for just $5 a month!If you prefer other shopping options, you can find today's books on Bookshop.org or Blackwell's. Purchasing through these links supports us with a small commission, at no extra cost to you.Loving LatelyCafe Bustelo - Coffee Recipe (T)Chobani Sweet Cream (T)Sugar Free Caramel Syrup (T)Electric Heating Pad (H)Latest ReadTell Me What You Did | Carter Wilson (T)The Names | Florence Knapp (H)Book TalkThe Quiet Librarian | Allen Eskens (T)The Huntress | Kate QuinnHot Air | Marcy Dermansky (H)The Missing Half | Ashley Flowers (T)Great Big Beautiful Life | Emily Henry (H)Shelf AdditionsThe Storm | Rachel Hawkins (T)The Lilac People | Milo Todd (H)Support the showLet's Connect... Email us at booktalketc@gmailBTE on YoutubeTina's TikTok , IG @tbretc YT @tbretcHannah's TikTok , IG @hanpickedbooksJonathan IG @infiltrate_jayPodcast IG @booktalketcRenee's Substack Newsletter , IG@Itsbooktalk
Send us a textIn Episode 196 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah are diving into mood reading and sharing some fun quarter one reading stats! We chat about our standout books of the year so far, the books we just can't stop thinking about, and reflect on some reading insights.If you enjoy our commercial-free podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon! Your membership will give you access to our exclusive bonus episodes, including Niche Novels, Books We DNFed, and What's in the Mailbag! Plus, you'll receive invites to monthly events like Mood Reader Happy Hour and Bookstore Browsing, and a private Facebook group and Discord server where you can interact with other fans of the show... all for just $5 a month!If you prefer other shopping options, you can find today's books on Bookshop.org or Blackwell's. Purchasing through these links supports us with a small commission, at no extra cost to you.Loving LatelyMerlin - Bird Coaching AppClever Fox Journal (H)Latest ReadSunrise on the Reaping | Suzanne Collins (T)The Other People | C. B. Everett (H)Book TalkWild Dark ShoreBroken CountryRed ClayThe FavoritesThe NamesSandwichGood DirtHe/She/TheyHuman SacrificesHannah's IG Q1 Check InA Forty Year Kiss | Nickolas Butler (T)The Filling Station | Vanessa Miller (H)Julie Chan is Dead | Liann Zhang (T)Fall Risk | Abby Jimenez (H)Shelf AdditionsThe Eights | Joanna Miller (T)Needle Lake | Justine ChampineSupport the showLet's Connect... Email us at booktalketc@gmailBTE on YoutubeTina's TikTok , IG @tbretc YT @tbretcHannah's TikTok , IG @hanpickedbooksJonathan IG @infiltrate_jayPodcast IG @booktalketcRenee's Substack Newsletter , IG@Itsbooktalk
Send us a textIn Episode 195 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah dive into the world of historical fiction and what defines the genre. We discuss our favorite historical fiction sub-genres, explore the historical settings we love, how often we reach for historical fiction, and what keeps us coming back to stories set in the past.If you enjoy our commercial-free podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon! Your membership will give you access to our exclusive bonus episodes, including Niche Novels, Books We DNFed, and What's in the Mailbag! Plus, you'll receive invites to monthly events like Mood Reader Happy Hour and Bookstore Browsing, and a private Facebook group and Discord server where you can interact with other fans of the show... all for just $5 a month!If you prefer other shopping options, you can find today's books on Bookshop.org or Blackwell's. Purchasing through these links supports us with a small commission, at no extra cost to you.Loving LatelyElf - Glow Reviver Lip Oil (T)Kondo and Kezumi - Series (H)Community ReadWild Dark Shore (T+H)Book TalkCurrently Reading Episode - Season 7, Episode 3In Memoriam | Alice Winn10 Popular Historical Fiction Sub-Genres See What I Have Done | Sarah SchmidtCursed Bread | Sophie MackintoshThe Quiet Librarian | Allen EskinsHistorical Fiction Beyond WWIIClear | Carys Davies (T)The Inheritance | Trisha SakhlechaThe Witching Tide | Margaret Meyer (H)The Good People | Hannah KentThe Unexpected Diva | Tiffany L. Warren (T)Heaven & Earth Grocery Store | James McBride (H)Shelf AdditionsSupport the showLet's Connect... Email us at booktalketc@gmailBTE on YoutubeTina's TikTok , IG @tbretc YT @tbretcHannah's TikTok , IG @hanpickedbooksJonathan IG @infiltrate_jayPodcast IG @booktalketcRenee's Substack Newsletter , IG@Itsbooktalk
Send us a textIn Episode 194 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah bring their April Books on the Radar.If you enjoy our commercial free podcast, consider supporting us on Patreon for just $5/month! Get exclusive bonus episodes, monthly events, and access to our private Facebook group & Discord.If you prefer other shopping options, you can find today's books on Bookshop.org or Blackwell's. Purchasing through these links supports us with a small commission, at no extra cost to you.Loving LatelyBend App (T)Sun Bum Sunscreen Stick (H)Solar Buddies - Sunscreen RollerLatest ReadI Leave Up to You | Jinwoo Chong (T)@PaperFuryDon't Let the Forest In | C.G. Drews (H)April BOTRHonorable MentionsSay You'll Remember Me | Abby JimenezGreat Big Beautiful Life | Emily HenryWhen the Wolf Comes Home | Nat CassidyStaircase in the Woods | Chuck WendigThe Last Session | Julia Bartz (T)April BOTRThe Sirens | Emilia Hart (H)Happy Land | Dolen Perkins-Valdez (T)The Bright Years | Sarah Damoff (H)Bat Eater: and Other Names for Cora Zeng | (T)The Float Test | Lynn Steger Strong (H) Julie Chan is Dead | Liann Zhang (T)Polybius | Collin Armstrong (H)The Road to Tender Hearts | Annie Hartnett (T)Bad Nature | Ariel Courage (H)Current ReadsSupport the showLet's Connect... Email us at booktalketc@gmailBTE on YoutubeTina's TikTok , IG @tbretc YT @tbretcHannah's TikTok , IG @hanpickedbooksJonathan IG @infiltrate_jayPodcast IG @booktalketcRenee's Substack Newsletter , IG@Itsbooktalk
Send us a textIn Episode 193 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah chat all things BookTok. We discuss some of our top creators on the app and bring books we've discovered through one of our favorite book recommendation sources.If you enjoy our commercial-free podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon! Your membership will give you access to our exclusive bonus episodes, including Niche Novels, Books We DNFed, and What's in the Mailbag! Plus, you'll receive invites to monthly events like Mood Reader Happy Hour and Bookstore Browsing, and a private Facebook group and Discord server where you can interact with other fans of the show... all for just $5 a month!If you prefer to support independent bookstores, you can find today's books on Bookshop.org.Loving LatelyDevil in the Family: The Fall of Ruby FrankeLatest ReadMagnolia Parks | Jessa Hastings (T)The Dream Hotel | Laila Lalami (T)BookTalk@ghostlyreads@Coffeeandcuentos@MadisoncanreadBookTokBooksMy Husband | Maud Ventura (T)Human Sacrifices | María Fernanda Ampuero with Frances Riddle (Translator) (H)This Thing Between Us | Gus Moreno (T)An Ember in the Ashes | Sabaa Tahir (H)@Baker_ReadsShelf AdditionIt's Not the End of the World | Jonathan Parks-Ramage (T)Finding Grace | Loretta Rothschild (H)Support the showLet's Connect... Email us at booktalketc@gmailBTE on YoutubeTina's TikTok , IG @tbretc YT @tbretcHannah's TikTok , IG @hanpickedbooksJonathan IG @infiltrate_jayPodcast IG @booktalketcRenee's Substack Newsletter , IG@Itsbooktalk
Send us a textIn Episode 191 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah are diving into the world of book collections, physical TBRs, and the joy (or chaos) of owning too many books. We also push back against shaming others' book collections and celebrate the freedom to curate our shelves in a way that blows our hair back!If you enjoy our commercial-free podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon! Your membership will give you access to our exclusive bonus episodes, including Niche Novels, Books We DNFed, and What's in the Mailbag! Plus, you'll receive invites to monthly events like Mood Reader Happy Hour and Bookstore Browsing, and a private Facebook group and Discord server where you can interact with other fans of the show... all for just $5 a month!If you prefer to support independent bookstores, you can find today's books on Bookshop.org.Loving LatelyJocswatchlist (T)Brocc Your Body (H)Latest ReadBack After This | Linda Holmes (T)The Empusium | Olga Tokarczuk, Antonia Lloyd-Jones (H)Book TalkBlackwellsBookshop.orgPangoBooksThe Safekeep | Yael van der WoudenNew ReleasesTilt | Emma Pattee (T)We Rip the World Apart | Charlene Carr (H)Broken Country | Clare Leslie Hall (T)Promise Me Sunshine | Cara Bastone (H)Support the showLet's Connect... Email us at booktalketc@gmailBTE on YoutubeTina's TikTok , IG @tbretc YT @tbretcHannah's TikTok , IG @hanpickedbooksJonathan IG @infiltrate_jayPodcast IG @booktalketcRenee's Substack Newsletter , IG@Itsbooktalk
Send us a textCan a single sentence make or break a book? In Episode 191 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah put first lines to the test—reading books based solely on their opening sentences and discussing what makes an introduction instantly gripping. Join us as we explore the power of a strong start and see which books reel us in from page one.If you enjoy our commercial-free podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon! Your membership will give you access to our exclusive bonus episodes, including Niche Novels, Books We DNFed, and What's in the Mailbag! Plus, you'll receive invites to monthly events like Mood Reader Happy Hour and Bookstore Browsing, and a private Facebook group and Discord server where you can interact with other fans of the show... all for just $5 a month!Book Talk, Etc on YoutubeLoving LatelyKale Caesar Salad from Love and Lemons (T)Artsy Legacy on Etsy (H)Community ReadGood Dirt | Charmaine Wilkerson (T+H)Judging Books by Their Opening LinesMostly Dead Things | Kristen Arnett (T)Perfume and Pain | Anna Dorn (H)The Lamb | Lucy Rose (T)The Haunting of Hill House | Shirley Jackson (H)Shelf Addition:The Frequency of Living Things | Nick Fuller Googins (T)Run for the Hills | Kevin Wilson (H)Support the showLet's Connect... Email us at booktalketc@gmailBTE on YoutubeTina's TikTok , IG @tbretc YT @tbretcHannah's TikTok , IG @hanpickedbooksJonathan IG @infiltrate_jayPodcast IG @booktalketcRenee's Substack Newsletter , IG@Itsbooktalk
Send us a textIn Episode 190 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah share the books catching their attention in March. Hannah was battling the lingering effects of the flu, so her voice isn't at full strength—but she powered through!If you enjoy our commercial-free podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon! Your membership will give you access to our exclusive bonus episodes, including Niche Novels, Books We DNFed, and What's in the Mailbag! Plus, you'll receive invites to monthly events like Mood Reader Happy Hour and Bookstore Browsing, and a private Facebook group and Discord server where you can interact with other fans of the show... all for just $5 a month!Loving LatelyGovee LightsSmith & Taylor Classics 2025 SubscriptionLatest ReadRed Clay | Charles B. Fancher (T)The Blueprint | Rae Giana Rashad (H)March Books On the RadarBroken Country | Clare Leslie Hall (T)The River Has Roots | Amal El-Mohtar (H)I Leave It Up To You | Jinwoo Chong (T)The Antidote | Karen Russell (T)The Story She Left Behind | Patti Callahan Henry (H)Claire, Darling | Callie Kazumi (T)All the Other Mothers Hate Me | Sarah Harman (H)Tilt | Emma Pattee (T)Friends Helping Friends | Patrick Hoffman (H)Dissolution | Nicholas Binge (T)Current Reads:Mostly Dead Things | Kristin Arnett (T)Good Dirt | Charmaine Wilkerson (H)Support the showLet's Connect... Email us at booktalketc@gmailTina's TikTok , IG @tbretcHannah's TikTok , IG @hanpickedbooksJonathan IG @infiltrate_jayPodcast IG @booktalketcRenee's Substack Newsletter , IG@Itsbooktalk
Send us a textIn Episode 189 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah explore the ups and downs of literary FOMO—what genres and books make us feel the most pressure to read, how we navigate the ever-evolving bookish community, and the books we finally picked up after missing them last year.If you enjoy our commercial-free podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon! Your membership will give you access to our exclusive bonus episodes, including Niche Novels, Books We DNFed, and What's in the Mailbag! Plus, you'll receive invites to monthly events like Mood Reader Happy Hour and Bookstore Browsing, and a private Facebook group and Discord server where you can interact with other fans of the show... all for just $5 a month!Loving LatelyBuy Now DocumentarySeverance on Apple TV+Latest ReadDeath of the Author | Nnedi Okorafor (T)Three Lives of Cate Kay | Kate FaganAll Systems Red | Martha Wells (H)Book TalkBrett's BookStack - YouTubeStation Eleven | Emily St. John MandelSeven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo | Taylor Jenkins ReidThe Song of Achilles | Madeline Miller2024 ReleasesMartyr! | Kaveh Akbar (T)Piglet | Lottie Hazell (H)Middle of the Night | Riley Sager (T)The Only One Left | Riley SagerSandwich | Catherine Newman (H)Behind the Stacks - 2024 Runner Ups with Tina from TBR, etc.Shelf Addition:What Kind of Paradise | Janelle Brown (T)Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil | V. E. Schwab (H)Support the showLet's Connect... Email us at booktalketc@gmailTina's TikTok , IG @tbretcHannah's TikTok , IG @hanpickedbooksJonathan IG @infiltrate_jayPodcast IG @booktalketcRenee's Substack Newsletter , IG@Itsbooktalk
Send us a textIn Episode 188 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah are easily distracted by new releases. We dive into some of the latest book releases, sharing thoughts on what's worth adding to your TBR..and what might be worth skipping! We also explore the idea of being a “well-read” reader. We discuss what it means, how it's defined, and whether it's about quantity, diversity, or simply reading with intention. If you enjoy our commercial-free podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon! Your membership will give you access to our exclusive bonus episodes, including Niche Novels, Books We DNFed, and What's in the Mailbag! Plus, you'll receive invites to monthly events like Mood Reader Happy Hour and Bookstore Browsing, and a private Facebook group and Discord server where you can interact with other fans of the show... all for just $5 a month!Loving LatelyJen Ryland Reviews (T)Thayers Facial Toner (H)Latest ReadLone Women | Victor LaValle (T)Blood Over Bright Haven | M.L. Wang (H)New Releases:The Crash | Freida McFadden (T)Only In Your Dreams | Ellie K. Wilde (H)The Inheritance | Trisha Sakhlecha (T)We Could Be Rats | Emily Austin (H)Shelf Additions:Parents Weekend | Alex Finlay (T)Heart of Winter | Jonathan Evison (H)Support the showLet's Connect... Email us at booktalketc@gmailTina's TikTok , IG @tbretcHannah's TikTok , IG @hanpickedbooksJonathan IG @infiltrate_jayPodcast IG @booktalketcRenee's Substack Newsletter , IG@Itsbooktalk
Send us a textIn Episode 187 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah are diving into the art of audiobooks, storytelling, and what makes an ideal narrator for our listening tastes. We discuss what makes an audiobook truly stand out to us - whether it's a dynamic narration, full-cast performances, or the perfect voice for the story. We also share some of our favorite narrators and how their performances influence our reading choices. If you love audiobooks or want to get more into them, this one's for you!If you enjoy our commercial-free podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon! Your membership will give you access to our exclusive bonus episodes, including Niche Novels, Books We DNFed, and What's in the Mailbag! Plus, you'll receive invites to monthly events like Mood Reader Happy Hour and Bookstore Browsing, and a private Facebook group and Discord server where you can interact with other fans of the show... all for just $5 a month!Loving LatelyKiwi Knives (T)Blockaroo Magnetic Foam Blocks (H)Latest ReadHomseeking | Karissa Chen (T+H Community Read Discussion)Book Talk:The SentenceFinding MeThe Woman in MeMoon of the Crusted SnowThe NixThe WomenBooks with Narrators We Love:I'm Starting to Worry About this Black Box of Doom | Jason Pargin (T)Nothing to See Here | Kevin Wilson (H)The Stepford Wives | Ira Levin (T)Rosemary's Baby | Ira LevinThe Jane Austen Society | Natalie Jenner (H)Shelf Addition:The Girls We Sent Away | Meagan Church (T)Endlings | Maria Reva (H)Support the showLet's Connect... Email us at booktalketc@gmailTina's TikTok , IG @tbretcHannah's TikTok , IG @hanpickedbooksJonathan IG @infiltrate_jayPodcast IG @booktalketcRenee's Substack Newsletter , IG@Itsbooktalk
Send us a textIn Episode 186 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah bring their February books on the radar!If you enjoy our commercial-free podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon! Your membership will give you access to our exclusive bonus episodes, including Niche Novels, Books We DNFed, and What's in the Mailbag! Plus, you'll receive invites to monthly events like Mood Reader Happy Hour and Bookstore Browsing, and a private Facebook group and Discord server where you can interact with other fans of the show... all for just $5 a month!Loving LatelyDonatestuff.com (T)Beatrice Likes the Dark | April Genevieve Tucholke, Khoa Le (H)Latest ReadPenitence | Kristin Koval (T)The Laws of the Skies | Courtois Grégoire (H)Books on the RadarEdge of Water | Olufunke Grace Bankole (T)Listen to Your Sister | Neena VielA Forty Year Kiss | Nickolas ButlerWaiting for the Long Night Moon | Amanda Peters (T)Harlem Rhapsody | Victoria Christopher Murray (T)Loca | Alejandro Heredia (H)People of Means | Nancy Johnson (T)Yours Eventually | Nura Maznavi (H)Back After This | Linda Holmes (T)Deep Cuts | Holly Brickley (H)Support the showLet's Connect... Email us at booktalketc@gmailTina's TikTok , IG @tbretcHannah's TikTok , IG @hanpickedbooksJonathan IG @infiltrate_jayPodcast IG @booktalketcRenee's Substack Newsletter , IG@Itsbooktalk
Send us a textIn Episode 185 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah are easily distracted by new releases! We discuss some new releases that we have read, and we share our favorite reading resources for discovering great book recommendations! From trusted websites, book subscriptions and bookish blogs. Whether you're a mood reader, a planner, or just trying to tame and tackle your TBR, this episode is for you!If you enjoy our commercial-free podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon! Your membership will give you access to our exclusive bonus episodes, including Niche Novels, Books We DNFed, and What's in the Mailbag! Plus, you'll receive invites to monthly events like Mood Reader Happy Hour and Bookstore Browsing, and a private Facebook group and Discord server where you can interact with other fans of the show... all for just $5 a month!Loving Lately:Eto Wine DecanterArcher and Olive Undated PlannerLatest Reads and Books Mentioned:The Note | Alafair Burke (T)We Used to Live Here | Marcus Kliewer (H)Book Talk:Crime ReadsLiterary HubBook RiotElectric LitBooklist QueenNew Releases:Three Lives of Cate Kay | Kate Fagan (T)The Secret History of the Rape Kit | Pagan Kennedy (H)Cross My Heart | Megan Collins (T)Sea of Unspoken Things | Adrienne Young (H)Shelf Additions:Disappoint Me | Nicola Dinan (T)Hurricane Girl | Marcy DermanskyWe Lived on the Horizon | Erika Swyler (H)Support the showLet's Connect... Email us at booktalketc@gmailTina's TikTok , IG @tbretcHannah's TikTok , IG @hanpickedbooksJonathan IG @infiltrate_jayPodcast IG @booktalketcRenee's Substack Newsletter , IG@Itsbooktalk
Send us a textIn Episode 184 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah are joined by Nadia Odunayo, Founder, CEO and sole developer for The StoryGraph. We chat a little bit about Nadia's personal background and share all kinds of fun information about our favorite reading tracker. We can't wait for you to listen and share in the excitement!If you enjoy our commercial-free podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon! Your membership will give you access to our exclusive bonus episodes, including Niche Novels, Books We DNFed, and What's in the Mailbag! Plus, you'll receive invites to monthly events like Mood Reader Happy Hour and Bookstore Browsing, and a private Facebook group and Discord server where you can interact with other fans of the show... all for just $5 a month!Loving LatelyBeis Bag - The Weekender (T)The Millions - Year in Reading Series (H)Traitors UK (N)Book Talk Books MentionedThe GunnersProject Hail MaryThe FlatshareBad BloodSay NothingEmpire of PainRoguesHatching TwitterRob's Videos - @the.storygraphBooks MentionedMad Honey | Jodi Picoult, Jennifer Finney Boylan (T)Children of Red Peak | Craig DiLouie (H)What if We Get it Right | Ayana Elizabeth Johnson (N)Traci Thomas - @thestackspod on IGWhite Smoke | Tiffany D. Jackson (T)Lofi | Liz Riggs (H)Magpie Murders | Anthony Harrowitz (N)Shelf AdditionsMinistry of Time | Kaliane Bradley (N)Blood in the Water | Tiffany D. Jackson (T)Only In Your Dreams | Ellie K. Wilde (H)Support the showLet's Connect... Email us at booktalketc@gmailTina's TikTok , IG @tbretcHannah's TikTok , IG @hanpickedbooksJonathan IG @infiltrate_jayPodcast IG @booktalketcRenee's Substack Newsletter , IG@Itsbooktalk
Send us a textIn Episode 183 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah discuss our January books on the radar!If you enjoy our commercial-free podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon! Your membership will give you access to our exclusive bonus episodes, including Niche Novels, Books We DNFed, and What's in the Mailbag! Plus, you'll receive invites to monthly events like Mood Reader Happy Hour and Bookstore Browsing, and a private Facebook group and Discord server where you can interact with other fans of the show... all for just $5 a month!Loving LatelyKaren Podcast (T)Stardew Valley (H)Latest ReadThe Favorites | Layne Fargo (T)The Hunger | Alma Katsu (H)The Indifferent Stars Above | Daniel James Brown (H)Books Mentioned:The Three Lives of Cate Kay | Kate Fagan (T)Isola | Allegra Goodman (H)Mothers and Sons | Adam Haslett (T) What Happened to the McCrays | Tracey Lange (H)Confessions | Catherine Airey (H) I'll Come to You | Rebecca Kauffman (H)We Do Not Part | Han Kang (T)Darkmotherland | Samrat Uphadyay (H)Tartufo | Kira Jane BuxtonWe Rip the World Apart | Charlene CarrCurrent Reads:Beautiful Ugly | Alice Feeney (T)The Honey Witch | Courtney J. Sheilds (H)Support the showLet's Connect... Email us at booktalketc@gmailTina's TikTok , IG @tbretcHannah's TikTok , IG @hanpickedbooksJonathan IG @infiltrate_jayPodcast IG @booktalketcRenee's Substack Newsletter , IG@Itsbooktalk
Send us a textIn Episode 182 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah reflect on a fantastic year of reading as they share their top 20 books of 2024! We share our absolute favorites, the reads that stood out most to us, and a little bit about why these books made our best-of-the-year list.If you enjoy our commercial-free podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon! Your membership will give you access to our exclusive bonus episodes, including Niche Novels, Books We DNFed, and What's in the Mailbag! Plus, you'll receive invites to monthly events like Mood Reader Happy Hour and Bookstore Browsing, and a private Facebook group and Discord server where you can interact with other fans of the show... all for just $5 a month!Loving LatelyDyson Air Wrap (T)Loop Earplugs (H)Latest Read (Community Read)Rental House | Weike WangJoan is Okay | Weike Wang (mentioned)Bookish Superlatives Mentioned:Allow Me to Introduce MyselfMaeve FlyDixon DescendingThe Eyes are the Best PartEveryone is WatchingPatricia Wants to CuddleAll This & MoreMargo's Got Money TroublesI Who Have Never Known MenFavorites of the Year!!!!If We Were Villains | ML Rio (T)The Lost Story | Meg Shaffer (H)The Paper Palace | Miranda Cowley Heller (T)The Indifferent Stars Above | Daniel James Brown (H)We Used to Live Here | Marcus Kliewer (T)Just for the Summer | Abby Jimenez (H)The Safekeep | Yael van der Wouden (T)The Mighty Red | Louise Erdrich (H)Homegoing | Yaa Gyasi (T)Stealing | Margaret Verble (H)A Place for Us | Fatima Farheen Mirza (T)The God of the Woods | Liz Moore (T)These Impossible Things | Salma El Wardany (T)I Who Have Never Known Men | Jaqueline Harpman (H)Fingersmith | Sarah Waters (T)The Secret History | Donna Tartt (H)The Light Pirate | Lily Brooks Dalton (T)Open Water | Caleb AzumSupport the showLet's Connect... Email us at booktalketc@gmailTina's TikTok , IG @tbretcHannah's TikTok , IG @hanpickedbooksJonathan IG @infiltrate_jayPodcast IG @booktalketcRenee's Substack Newsletter , IG@Itsbooktalk
Send us a textIn Episode 181 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah dive into the buzzworthy books of the year, sharing which ones lived up to the hype, which deserved more recognition, and which fell short of expectations.If you enjoy our commercial-free podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon! Your membership will give you access to our exclusive bonus episodes, including Niche Novels, Books We DNFed, and What's in the Mailbag! Plus, you'll receive invites to monthly events like Mood Reader Happy Hour and Bookstore Browsing, and a private Facebook group and Discord server where you can interact with other fans of the show... all for just $5 a month!Loving LatelyGain Moonlight Breeze Laundry Detergent (T)Downy Scent Beads Ocean MistGain Moonlight Breeze Dryer SheetsDowny Rinse and Refresh Ocean MistOxi Clean White ReviveAquaphor (H)Latest Reads:I Might Be In Trouble | Daniel Aleman (T)The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year | Ally Carter (H)Books Mentioned:First Lie WinsThe Night We Lost HimBrideHow to End a Love StoryBlue SistersCleopatra and FrankensteinQuicksilverGood MaterialMartyr!IntermezzoAll the Colors of the DarkThe Berry PickersJadedKnife RiverWolf at the TableLast HouseThe Ballad of Jacquotte DelahayeHumA Secret Worth KeepingSummer FridaysHow Does That Make You Feel, Magda EklundThe WomenThe Wedding PeopleFunny StoryThe SafekeepThe God of the WoodsMargo's Got Money TroublesJust for the SummerWe Used to Live HereSupport the showLet's Connect... Email us at booktalketc@gmailTina's TikTok , IG @tbretcHannah's TikTok , IG @hanpickedbooksJonathan IG @infiltrate_jayPodcast IG @booktalketcRenee's Substack Newsletter , IG@Itsbooktalk
Send us a textIn Episode 180 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah discuss celebrity book clubs! We talk about our favorite celebrity clubs, some under the radar celebrity book clubs you may not have heard about, and share some titles we've read.If you enjoy our commercial-free podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon! Your membership will give you access to our exclusive bonus episodes, including Niche Novels, Books We DNFed, and What's in the Mailbag! Plus, you'll receive invites to monthly events like Mood Reader Happy Hour and Bookstore Browsing, and a private Facebook group and Discord server where you can interact with other fans of the show... all for just $5 a month!Loving LatelyDollar Tree Dinners (T)Amazon Essentials Winter Gear for Kids (H)Heavyweight Hooded Puffer JacketGirls and Toddlers' Sherpa Fleece Full-Zip JacketWomen's Waffle Snug Fit Pajama SetLatest Reads and Other MentionsThe Butcher | Jennifer Hillier (T)Little SecretsThings We Do In the DarkJar of HeartsKnock Knock Open Wide | Neil Sharpson (H)Kayla's ChannelBook Talk Books MentionedThese Impossible ThingsThe Blue HourColored TelevisionSmall Things Like TheseDevotionsOther Celebrity Book Club MentionsMindy's Book Studio - Mindy KalingAudacious Book Club - Roxanne GayBelletrist - Emma Roberts and Karah PreissTeaTime Book Club - Dakota JohnsonService95 Book Club - Dua LipaRichard and Judy Book ClubOur Shared Shelf - Emma WatsonBetween Two Books - Florence WelchLibrary Science - Kaia GerberNatalie's Book Club - Natalie PortmanJimmy Fallon's Book ClubCelebrity Book Club BooksFrom Here to the Great Unknown | Lisa Marie Presley and Riley Keough (T)The Mighty Red | Louise Erdrich (H)The Paper Palace | Miranda Cowley Heller (T)Great Circle | Maggie Shipstead (H)Shelf Addition:This Motherless Land | Nikki May (T)Support the showLet's Connect... Email us at booktalketc@gmailTina's TikTok , IG @tbretcHannah's TikTok , IG @hanpickedbooksJonathan IG @infiltrate_jayPodcast IG @booktalketcRenee's Substack Newsletter , IG@Itsbooktalk
Send us a textIn Episode 179 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah venture beyond their usual reading habits! We discuss what it means to step outside our comfort zones, the types of books that intimidate us, and the challenges of staying present and patient with our reading lives.If you enjoy our commercial-free podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon! Your membership will give you access to our exclusive bonus episodes, including Niche Novels, Books We DNFed, and What's in the Mailbag! Plus, you'll receive invites to monthly events like Mood Reader Happy Hour and Bookstore Browsing, and a private Facebook group and Discord server where you can interact with other fans of the show... all for just $5 a month!Loving LatelyAuric Cosmetics (T)Sweet Tea and Lemonade ICE drink (H)Latest Reads:Framed | John Grisham (BTE Community Read)Bear Brook - Season 2Book Talk and Out of Our Comfort Zone Reads ⤵️When She Unravels: A Mafia Romance | Gabrielle Sands (T)A Winter's Promise | Christelle Dabos (H)The Davenports | Krystal Marquis (T)Pines | Blake Crouch (H)Shelf Addition:Black Woods Blue Sky | Eowyn Ivy (T)The Snow Child | Eowyn IvyOne Golden Summer | Carley Fortune (H)Support the showLet's Connect... Email us at booktalketc@gmailTina's TikTok , IG @tbretcHannah's TikTok , IG @hanpickedbooksJonathan IG @infiltrate_jayPodcast IG @booktalketcRenee's Substack Newsletter , IG@Itsbooktalk
Send us a textIn Episode 178 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah dive into the world of digital reading! We discuss Tina's NetGalley November project, share why we love reading on our Kindles, reveal some handy Kindle hacks, and explore how digital reading enhances our reading lives. Whether you're a seasoned e-reader or just curious about the benefits of using an e-reader, this episode is bound to stock up your digital TBR!If you enjoy our commercial-free podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon! Your membership will give you access to our exclusive bonus episodes, including Niche Novels, Books We DNFed, and What's in the Mailbag! Plus, you'll receive invites to monthly events like Mood Reader Happy Hour and Bookstore Browsing, and a private Facebook group and Discord server where you can interact with other fans of the show... all for just $5 a month!Loving LatelyChristkindlmarket ChicagoCommon Place Journaling (T)Tru Red Dotted NotebookKindle Organization (H)How to Organize Your Kindle Collections - TikTok TutorialLatest Reads:She's Not Sorry | Mary Kubica (T)Check & Mate | Ali Hazelwood (H)Book TalkNetgalleyWhat to Do When You DNF a Netgalley Book Kindle Reads:The Hitchcock Hotel | Stephanie Wrobel (T)Stealing | Margaret Verble (H)My Darlings | Marie Still (T)56 Days | Catherine Ryan Howard (H)Shelf Addition:The Poppy Fields | Nikki Erlich (T)So Late in the Day | Claire Keegan (H)Support the showLet's Connect... Email us at booktalketc@gmailTina's TikTok , IG @tbretcHannah's TikTok , IG @hanpickedbooksJonathan IG @infiltrate_jayPodcast IG @booktalketcRenee's Substack Newsletter , IG@Itsbooktalk
Send us a textIn Episode 177 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah sit down with Traci Thomas from The Stacks to discuss gateway nonfiction books—perfect picks for readers looking to ease into the nonfiction genre. We really dive deep in this episode, so buckle up for a nice long discussion!If you enjoy our commercial-free podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon! Your membership will give you access to our exclusive bonus episodes, including Niche Novels, Books We DNFed, and What's in the Mailbag! Plus, you'll receive invites to monthly events like Mood Reader Happy Hour and Bookstore Browsing, and a private Facebook group and Discord server where you can interact with other fans of the show... all for just $5 a month!Loving LatelyButterfingers Candy Bars (Traci)Tina's YouTube Channel (T)Me Reader Electronic Reader (H)Book TalkThe Stacks PodcastBlood in the WaterWSIRN Episode 162 with Traci ThomasEp. 263 of The Stacks - WacoYou Must Remember This - PodcastChallenger | Adam HigginbothamBad Blood | John CarreyrouShe Reads - Traci's ColumnWhat if We Get it Right | Ayana Elizabeth Johnson Reign of Terror | Spencer AckermanThe New Jim Crow | Michelle AlexanderNonfiction Reads:The Demon of Unrest | Erik Larson (Tina)What My Bones Know | Stephanie Foo (H)Finding Ways to Heal with Stephanie Foo on The StacksInto Thin Air | Jon Krakauer (Traci)Under the Banner of HeavenWhere Men Win GloryThere's Always This Year | Hanif Abdurraqib (Tina)Dinner for Vampires | Bethany Joy Lenz (H)Defectors: The Rise of the Latino Far Right | Paola Ramos (Traci)Traci's Gift GuideSupport the showLet's Connect... Email us at booktalketc@gmailTina's TikTok , IG @tbretcHannah's TikTok , IG @hanpickedbooksJonathan IG @infiltrate_jayPodcast IG @booktalketcRenee's Substack Newsletter , IG@Itsbooktalk
Send us a textIn Episode 176 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah are easily distracted by new releases! We also share our upcoming reading plans for the end of 2024 (!!!), and share some books we'd love to get to before we wrap up the year.If you enjoy our commercial-free podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon! Your membership will give you access to our exclusive bonus episodes, including Niche Novels, Books We DNFed, and What's in the Mailbag! Plus, you'll receive invites to monthly events like Mood Reader Happy Hour and Bookstore Browsing, and a private Facebook group and Discord server where you can interact with other fans of the show... all for just $5 a month!Loving LatelyJBuck's Retro Rewind - Youtube Channel (T)Everything Happens with Kate Bowler (H)Hope Is A Muscle EpisodeBrave, Beautiful, and Good Things with Rainn WilsonLatest ReadClean | Alia Trabucco Zerán (T)How Not To Drown in a Glass of WaterThis is Where We Talk Things Out | Caitlin Marceau (H)Book TalkThe God of the Woods (T)The Warm Hands of Ghosts (H)Martyr! (T)Razorblade Tears (T)All the Sinners Bleed (H)I Who Have Never Known Men (T)Easily Distracted by New Releases ⤵️The Sequel | Jean Hanff Korelitz (T)Into the Uncut Grass | Trevor Noah (H)How Does That Make You Feel, Magda Eklund? | Anna Montague (T)Intermezzo | Sally Rooney (H)Shelf AdditionsMutual Interest | Olivia Wolfgang-Smith (T)This Princess Kills Monsters: The Misadventures of a Fairy-Tale Stepsister | Ry Herman (H)Support the showLet's Connect... Email us at booktalketc@gmailTina's TikTok , IG @tbretcHannah's TikTok , IG @hanpickedbooksJonathan IG @infiltrate_jayPodcast IG @booktalketcRenee's Substack Newsletter , IG@Itsbooktalk
Send us a textIn Episode 175 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah dive into the world of literary suspense! We discuss the differences between mysteries, thrillers, and literary mysteries, and share their recent reads in the literary suspense genre.If you enjoy our commercial-free podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon! Your membership will give you access to our exclusive bonus episodes, including Niche Novels, Books We DNFed, and What's in the Mailbag! Plus, you'll receive invites to monthly events like Mood Reader Happy Hour and Bookstore Browsing, and a private Facebook group and Discord server where you can interact with other fans of the show... all for just $5 a month!Loving LatelyNotion (T)Versed: Dew Point Gel Moisturizer (H)Latest ReadBlue Sisters | Coco Mellors (T+H - BTE Community Read)Book TalkMystery and Suspense WebsiteThings Don't Break On Their Own | Sarah Easter Collins (T)Everything I Never Told You | Celeste Ng (H)The Blue Hour | Paula Hawkins (T)The Secret History | Donna Tartt (H)Classics Student Analyzes The Secret HistoryShelf AdditionsWhen The Wolf Comes Home | Nat Cassidy (T)The Queen | Nick Cutter (H)Support the showLet's Connect... Email us at booktalketc@gmailTina's TikTok , IG @tbretcHannah's TikTok , IG @hanpickedbooksJonathan IG @infiltrate_jayPodcast IG @booktalketcRenee's Substack Newsletter , IG@Itsbooktalk
Send us a textIn Episode 174 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah share their November and December Books on the Radar for 2024!If you enjoy our commercial-free podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon! Your membership will give you access to our exclusive bonus episodes, including Niche Novels, Books We DNFed, and What's in the Mailbag! Plus, you'll receive invites to monthly events like Mood Reader Happy Hour and Bookstore Browsing, and a private Facebook group and Discord server where you can interact with other fans of the show... all for just $5 a month!Loving LatelyChair (T)Glocuset Portable Clip On (H)Wall Light (T)Latest ReadRest Stop | Nat Cassidy (T)Summer Fridays | Suzanne Rindell (H)Books on the Radar:She's Always Hungry | Eliza Clark (H)Deadly Animals | Marie Tierney (T)Shy Creatures | Clare Chambers (H)The City and Its Uncertain Walls | Haruki Murakami (T)Private Rites | Julia Armfield (H)City of Night Birds | Juhea Kim (T)Rental House | Weike Wang (H)I Might Be In Trouble | Daniel Aleman (T)Apartment Women | Gu Byeong-mo (H)The Shutouts | Gabrielle Korn (T)Current ReadsHeir | Sabaa Tahir (H)The Blue Hour | Paula Hawkins (T)Support the showLet's Connect... Email us at booktalketc@gmailTina's TikTok , IG @tbretcHannah's TikTok , IG @hanpickedbooksJonathan IG @infiltrate_jayPodcast IG @booktalketcRenee's Substack Newsletter , IG@Itsbooktalk
Send us a textIn Episode 173 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah discuss mood reading! How they navigate their reading moods, and tips on how to make your mood reading experience more fun and hopefully slightless less chaotic.If you enjoy our commercial-free podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon! Your membership will give you access to our exclusive bonus episodes, including Niche Novels, Books We DNFed, and What's in the Mailbag! Plus, you'll receive invites to monthly events like Mood Reader Happy Hour and Bookstore Browsing, and a private Facebook group and Discord server where you can interact with other fans of the show... all for just $5 a month!Loving LatelyHooever Women's Wool Coat (T)Oregon Trail Game (H)Latest ReadIf an Egyptian Cannot Speak English | Noor Naga (T)What I Ate in One Year | Stanley Tucci (H)Book Talk:Book Riot ArticleMood Reads ⤵️So Thirsty | Rachel Harrison (T)The Night Guest | Hildur Knútsdóttir (H)How To Sell A Haunted House | Grady Hendrix (T)A Better World | Sarah Langan (H)Perfect Little World | Kevin Wilson (mentioned)Shelf AdditionsLike Mother, Like Mother | Susan Rieger (T)Fang Fiction | Kate Stayman-London (H)Support the showLet's Connect... Email us at booktalketc@gmailTina's TikTok , IG @tbretcHannah's TikTok , IG @hanpickedbooksJonathan IG @infiltrate_jayPodcast IG @booktalketcRenee's Substack Newsletter , IG@Itsbooktalk
Send us a textIn Episode 172 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah discuss the fascinating worlds of dark academia and campus novels. We dive into what makes these genres similar yet distinct, exploring the atmospheric settings, our favorite books within both genres, and what we think are the perfect components to a great academic setting. We also share our most recent reads, exploring how these types of stories can span across genres—from thrillers to contemporary fiction and even some true crime! If you're curious about the allure of academia, this episode is for you!If you enjoy our commercial-free podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon! Your membership will give you access to our exclusive bonus episodes, including Niche Novels, Books We DNFed, and What's in the Mailbag! Plus, you'll receive invites to monthly events like Mood Reader Happy Hour and Bookstore Browsing, and a private Facebook group and Discord server where you can interact with other fans of the show... all for just $5 a month!Loving LatelyInto the Fire: The Lost Daughter - A true crime docu-mini-series on Netflix(T)Tealish Tea (H)Latest ReadColored Television | Danzy Senna (T)The Blue Book of Nebo | Manon Steffan Ros (H)Books mentioned during Book TalkThe Love Hypothesis | Ali HazelwoodBabel | RF KuangRebecca | Daphne Du MaurierCampus Novels and Dark Academia ⤵️Vladimir | Julia May Jonas (T)Ace of Spades | Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé (H)If We Were Villains | M. L. Rio (T)We Keep the Dead Close | Becky Cooper (H)Shelf AdditionsThe Staircase in the Woods | Chuck Wendig (T)The Resurrectionist | A. Rae Dunlap (H)Support the showLet's Connect... Email us at booktalketc@gmailTina's TikTok , IG @tbretcHannah's TikTok , IG @hanpickedbooksJonathan IG @infiltrate_jayPodcast IG @booktalketcRenee's Substack Newsletter , IG@Itsbooktalk
Send us a textIn Episode 171 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah are easily distracted by new releases! In this regular series on the main show, we share our insights and opinions on new releases we've read recently. We also discuss reading slumps - what they are, how we navigate them, and tips for tackling one if you are feeling down in the book slumps.If you enjoy our commercial-free podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon! Your membership will give you access to our exclusive bonus episodes, including Niche Novels, Books We DNFed, and What's in the Mailbag! Plus, you'll receive invites to monthly events like Mood Reader Happy Hour and Bookstore Browsing, and a private Facebook group and Discord server where you can interact with other fans of the show... all for just $5 a month!Loving LatelySudio E3 Earbuds - discount code: HANPICKED15 (H)Bloom Bath Bombs (T) Latest ReadMadwoman | Chelsea Bieker (T)The American Daughters | Maurice Carlos Ruffin (H)Books mentioned during Book TalkColored TelevisionSame as it Ever WasThe SafekeepThe RuinsThese Impossible ThingsEasily Distracted by New Releases ⤵️Burn | Peter Heller (T)The Ex Vows | Jessica Joyce (H)William | Mason Coile (T)Have a Beautiful, Terrible Day! | Kate Bowler (H)Shelf AdditionsThe Favorites | Lane Fargo (T)Witness 8 | Steve Cavanaugh (H)Support the showLet's Connect... Email us at booktalketc@gmailTina's TikTok , IG @tbretcHannah's TikTok , IG @hanpickedbooksJonathan IG @infiltrate_jayPodcast IG @booktalketcRenee's Substack Newsletter , IG@Itsbooktalk
Send us a textIn Episode 170 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah dive into all things horror! In honor of it being October 1 —and after receiving requests to explore the genre in more detail—we're sharing an in-depth discussion on why we love horror, along with recommendations for both newcomers and seasoned fans.If you enjoy our commercial-free podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon! Your membership will give you access to our exclusive bonus episodes, including Niche Novels, Books We DNFed, and What's in the Mailbag! Plus, you'll receive invites to monthly events like Mood Reader Happy Hour and Bookstore Browsing, and a private Facebook group and Discord server where you can interact with other fans of the show... all for just $5 a month!Loving LatelyByoma Sensitive Retinol Oil (H)101 Horror Books to Read Before You're Murdered (T)Sadie Hartman - @mother.horrorDiscussion - September BTE Community ReadWe Came to Welcome You | Vincent Tirado (T + H)Book Talk:Horror with Minimal ScaresWhen No One Is Watching | Alyssa ColeThe Winter People | Jennifer McMahon Coraline | Neil GaimanMisery | Stephen King Devolution | Max BrooksThe Changeling | Victor LavalleThe Return | Rachel HarrisonThe Sundown Motel | Simone St. JamesMedium Level Horror RecommendationsThe Only Good Indians | Stephen Graham JonesMexican Gothic | Silvia Marino GarciaThe Book of Accidents | Chuck Wendig The Cabin at the end of the World | Paul TremblayAnnihlation | Jeff Vandermeer PenPal | Dathan AuerbachThe Reformatory | Tananarive DueThese Books are Scary!!!The Troop | Nick Cutter Pet Semetary by Stephen KingBrother | Ania AhlbornBird Box | Josh MalermanThe Shining | Stephen KingA headful of Ghosts | Paul TremblaySpooky Scary Halloween Reads! ⤵️Horror Movie | Paul Tremblay (T)Ring Shout | P. Djeli Clark (H)The Ruins | Scott Smith (T)At Home with the Horrors | Sammy Scott (H)Shelf AdditionsThe Year of the Witching | Alexis Henderson (T)What I Ate in One Year | Stanley Tucci (H)Support the showLet's Connect... Email us at booktalketc@gmailTina's TikTok , IG @tbretcHannah's TikTok , IG @hanpickedbooksJonathan IG @infiltrate_jayPodcast IG @booktalketcRenee's Substack Newsletter , IG@Itsbooktalk
Send us a textIn Episode 169 of Book Talk, Etc., join Tina and Hannah as they talk about some October books on the radar and share a little Q3 reading check in. Hannah talks about one of her favorite books of the year, while Tina dives into a highly anticipated new release. This episode is packed with bookish goodness, fun conversations about books and reality TV, and even some real-life drama involving cats stuck in trees and skunks in the chicken coop. We hope you enjoy it!If you enjoy our ad-free podcast, support us on Patreon for $5/month and get access to exclusive bonus episodes, monthly events, and a private online community!Loving LatelyThe Secret Lives of Mormon Wives (T+H)Latest ReadEntitlement | Rumaan Alam (T)Same As it Ever Was | Claire Lombardo (H)Sara's SubstackOctober Books on the RadarSociety of Lies | Lauren Ling Brown (T)Haunted States | Miranda Corcoran (H)My Darlings | Marie Still (T)Our Evenings | Alan Hollinghurst (H)Framed | John Grisham (T)Marcellus Williams - Article Memorials | Richard Chizmar (H)This Cursed House | Del Sandeen (T)The Healing Season of Pottery | Yeon Somin with Claire Richards (H)The Blue Hour | Paula Hawkins (T)American Rapture | CJ Leede (H)Current ReadsSupport the showLet's Connect... Email us at booktalketc@gmailTina's TikTok , IG @tbretcHannah's TikTok , IG @hanpickedbooksJonathan IG @infiltrate_jayPodcast IG @booktalketcRenee's Substack Newsletter , IG@Itsbooktalk
Send us a textIn Episode 168 of Book Talk, Etc., join Tina and Hannah for a discussion on books with low ratings! Today, we are sharing our thoughts on how low ratings influence our reading choices, the value of thoughtful reviews, and even some limitations of star ratings. You'll also hear about what we personally consider a "low rating," plus hear us share some of our favorite books that we felt didn't get the love they deserve!
Send us a textIn Episode 167 of Book Talk, Etc., join Tina and Hannah for a discussion on seasonal reading! With the cooler months approaching in the northern hemisphere, we are gearing up for a new season of reading. We'll explore how our reading habits shift with the seasons, what times of year energize our reading lives, and when we're more prone to hitting a slump—and much more!If you enjoy our commercial-free podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon! Your membership will give you access to our exclusive bonus episodes, including Niche Novels, Books We DNFed and What's in the Mailbag! Plus, invites to monthly events like Mood Reader Happy Hour and Bookstore Browsing, and a private Facebook group and Discord server where you can interact with other fans of the show... all for just $5 a month!Loving LatelyCopycat Starbucks Egg Bites - The Girl on Bloor BlogRoselux Crew Neck Tee (H) Old Navy Tee (T)Latest ReadTwenty Years Later | Charlie Donlea (T)Guillotine | Delilah S. Dawson (H)Book TalkBright Young Women | Jessica KnollTraveling Cat Chronicles | Arikawa HiroShe and Her Cat | Makoto ShinkaiWe Used to Live Here | Marcus KliewerThe September House | Carissa OrlandoEasily Distracted by New Releases - Books Read ⤵️The Night We Lost Him | Laura Dave (T)The Chamber | Will Dean (H)Guilty Creatures: Sex, God, and Murder in Tallahassee, Florida | Mikita Brottman (T)Mike Williams Video | Truly CriminalSlow Dance | Rainbow Rowell (H)Shelf AdditionsThe Ghost Writer | Julie Clark (T)Fantastic Fiction WebsiteThe Witches of El Paso | Luis Jaramillo (H)Support the showLet's Connect... Email us at booktalketc@gmailTina's TikTok , IG @tbretcHannah's TikTok , IG @hanpickedbooksJonathan IG @infiltrate_jayPodcast IG @booktalketcRenee's Substack Newsletter , IG@Itsbooktalk
Send us a textIn Episode 166 of Book Talk, Etc., join Tina and Hannah for a discussion on book annotating! We talk about our annotating history, the purpose of annotating, methods we use, and our most annotated books! This episode is full of amazing book recommendations, favorite products and great discussion - we hope you love this one as much as we do!If you enjoy our commercial-free podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon! Your membership will give you access to our exclusive bonus episodes, including Niche Novels, Books We DNFed and What's in the Mailbag! Plus, invites to monthly events like Mood Reader Happy Hour and Bookstore Browsing, and a private Facebook group and Discord server where you can interact with other fans of the show... all for just $5 a month!Loving LatelyHard Knocks - HBO (T)The Cucumber Community
Send us a Text Message.In Episode 165 of Book Talk, Etc., join Tina and Hannah for a lively discussion of September Books on the Radar! Discover the titles we're eagerly awaiting and why they've caught our attention. We'll also delve into the topic of book spoilers, exploring what constitutes a spoiler, the topic of content warnings, and more.If you enjoy our commercial-free podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon! Your membership will give you access to our exclusive bonus episodes, including Niche Novels, Books We DNFed and What's in the Mailbag! Plus, invites to monthly events like Mood Reader Happy Hour and Bookstore Browsing, and a private Facebook group and Discord server where you can interact with other fans of the show... all for just $5 a month!Loving LatelyGoodreads TBR Tracking (T)Nature's Miracle ADVANCED (H)Latest ReadsAfter Oz | Gordon McAlpine (T)Thirst | Marina Yuszczuk (Author), Heather Cleary - translator (H)Book Talk - a chat about spoilers!Mentioned - Gabby Reads BookTubeBooks on the RadarMadwoman | Chelsea Bieker (T)The Night Guest | Hildur Knútsdóttir (Author), Mary Robinette Kowal - translator (H)Where They Last Saw Her | Marcie R. Rendon (T)Small Rain | Garth Greenwall (H)Entitlement | Rumaan Alam (T)Guillotine | Delilah S. Dawson (H)Snake Oil | Kelsey Rae Dimberg (T)When the World Tips Over | Jandy Nelson (H)Current ReadsGuilty Creatures | Mikita Brottman (T)The Minute I Saw You | Paige Toon (H)Support the Show.Let's Connect... Email us at booktalketc@gmailTina's TikTok , IG @tbretcHannah's TikTok , IG @hanpickedbooksJonathan IG @infiltrate_jayPodcast IG @booktalketcRenee's Substack Newsletter , IG@Itsbooktalk
Send us a Text Message.In Episode 164 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah talk about the impact that public reading has had on their reading lives - especially as it pertains to browsing books at our local libraries, browsing the shelves at our local bookstores, and choosing which popular new releases we add to our overflowingTBR piles!If you enjoy our commercial-free podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon! Your membership will give you access to our exclusive bonus episodes, including Niche Novels, Books We DNFed and What's in the Mailbag! Plus, invites to monthly events like Mood Reader Happy Hour and Bookstore Browsing, and a private Facebook group and Discord server where you can interact with other fans of the show... all for just $5 a month!Loving LatelyAtlas Obscura (T)Gold Wire Book cart from World Market (H)Latest ReadsNo Road Home | John Fram (T)Out on a Limb | Hannah Bonam-Young (H)Book Talk - For today's episode, Tina and Hannah talk about the impact of public reading on our most recent library browse. A Secret Worth Keeping | Drew Strickland (T)The Craftsman | Sharon Bolton (H)The Second Mrs. Astor | Shana Abe (T)Terrace Story | Hilary Leichter (H)Shelf AdditionsPet | Catherine Chidgey (T)The Palace of Eros | Caro De Robertis (H)Support the Show.Let's Connect... Email us at booktalketc@gmailTina's TikTok , IG @tbretcHannah's TikTok , IG @hanpickedbooksJonathan IG @infiltrate_jayPodcast IG @booktalketcRenee's Substack Newsletter , IG@Itsbooktalk
Send us a Text Message.In Episode 163 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah talk about new book releases that they have read and what they thought of them. For this week's Book Talk, Tina and Hannah discuss debut novels, plus some of their favorite debuts of the year so far!If you enjoy our commercial-free podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon! Your membership will give you access to our exclusive bonus episodes, including Niche Novels, Books We DNFed and What's in the Mailbag! Plus, invites to monthly events like Mood Reader Happy Hour and Bookstore Browsing, and a private Facebook group and Discord server where you can interact with other fans of the show... all for just $5 a month!Loving LatelyNotes App on iPhone (T)-copying photos into the notes appThe Pink Stuff - The Miracle All Purpose Cleaning Paste (H)Latest ReadsThis Is Not How It Ends | Rochelle B. Weinstein (T)Black Candle Women | Diane Marie Brown (H)Book Talk: Debut Authors in 2024Episode 91 - Debuts! Why Do We Love New Authors & Their First BooksArticle DiscussedThe Bright Side of Disaster | Katherine CenterBlacktop Wasteland | SA CosbyNightwatching | Tracy SierraDixon Descending | Karen OutenAnnie Bot | Sierra GreerThe Ballad of Jacquotte Delahaye | Briony CameronLove Letters to a Serial Killer | Tasha CoryellGreen Dot | Madeleine GrayThe Berry Pickers | Amanda Peters⬇️Books Mentioned ⬇️Pink Slime | Fernanda Trías (T)The Eyes are the Best Part | Monika Kim (H)The Wedding People | Alison Espach (T)Pink Glass Houses | Asha Elias (H)Shelf AdditionsThe Seventh Veil of Salome | Silvia Moreno-Garcia (T+H)Support the Show.Let's Connect... Email us at booktalketc@gmailTina's TikTok , IG @tbretcHannah's TikTok , IG @hanpickedbooksJonathan IG @infiltrate_jayPodcast IG @booktalketcRenee's Substack Newsletter , IG@Itsbooktalk
Send us a Text Message.In Episode 162 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah talk about Little Free Libraries! We explore what these charming book-sharing boxes are all about, where you can find them, and why we've become such big fans. From sharing our personal experiences of discovering bookish gems to discussing how we've made a conscious effort to seek them out, we'll cover it all! Join us as we celebrate the joy of sharing books and building community.If you enjoy our commercial-free podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon! Your membership will give you access to our exclusive bonus episodes, including Books We DNFed and What's in the Mailbag! Plus, invites to monthly events like Mood Reader Happy Hour and Bookstore Browsing, and a private Facebook group and Discord server where you can interact with other fans of the show... all for just $5 a month!Loving LatelyNew Balance Sneakers (T)Book Riot Kindle Deals (H)Community ReadAll This & More | Peng Shepherd (T+H)Book Talk: Little Free Library Discussion⬇️Books Mentioned ⬇️Defending Jacob | William Landay (T)The Boys in the Boat | Daniel James Brown (H)Reconstructing Amelia | Kimberly McCreight (T)The Coworker | Freida McFadden (H)Shelf AdditionsThe Chamber | Will Dean (T)The Lost Story | Meg Shaffer (H)Support the Show.Let's Connect... Email us at booktalketc@gmailTina's TikTok , IG @tbretcHannah's TikTok , IG @hanpickedbooksJonathan IG @infiltrate_jayPodcast IG @booktalketcRenee's Substack Newsletter , IG@Itsbooktalk
Send us a Text Message.In Episode 161 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah talk about their August Books on the Radar as well as share “rapid fire” answers to your questions that were submitted for an AMA session of Book Talk.Loving LatelyThe Man with 1000 KidsFARBERWARE Build-a-Board Cutting Board with CompartmentsShe's In Her Apron - Youtube ChannelLatest ReadsThe Family Experiment | John MarrsAnnie Bot | Sierra GreerBook Talk: AMA with Book Talk Etc!⬇️Books Mentioned ⬇️Family SagasPachinko | Min Jin Lee (T)Black Cake | Charmaine Wilkerson (H)Hello Beautiful | Ann Napolitano (H)Ask Again Yes | Mary Beth Keane (T)The Most Fun We Ever Had | Claire Lombardo (H)Popular books we haven't read yetKnow My Name | Chanel Miller (T)Normal People | Sally Rooney (H)Other Books MentionedMy Year of Rest and Relaxation | Ottessa MoshfeghThe Song of Achilles | Madeline MillerOther links and social channels mentionedFolded Pages DistilleryThe Book ScriptThe Paper FuryAugust Books on the RadarAnd So I Roar | Abi Dare (T)There's Nothing Wrong with Her | Kate Weinberg (H)After Oz | Gordon McAlpine (T)Highway Thirteen | Fiona McFarlane (H)House of Bone and Rain | Gabino Iglesias (T)The Full Moon Coffee Shop | Mai Mochizuki (H)Glass Houses | Madeline Ashby (T)Come Out, Come Out | Natalie Parker (H)Current ReadsNo Road Home | John Framm (T)The Boys on the Boat | Daniel James Brown (H)Support the Show.Let's Connect... Email us at booktalketc@gmailTina's TikTok , IG @tbretcHannah's TikTok , IG @hanpickedbooksJonathan IG @infiltrate_jayPodcast IG @booktalketcRenee's Substack Newsletter , IG@Itsbooktalk
Send us a Text Message.In Episode 160 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah talk about their comfort zone books! In this episode we discuss what we consider to be both our comfort zone books AND our comfort reads! We get into the bookish weeds with this one and explore our favorite books, authors, and genres.Loving LatelyFemale Foodie (H)Mexican Street Corn Pasta SaladLemon Pancakes with Homemade Buttermilk SyrupRestaurant GuidesAmerica's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders (T)Latest ReadsAllow Me to Introduce Myself | Onyi Nwabineli (T)The Wild Robot | Peter Brown (H)Book Talk: Comfort Zone Reading!⬇️ Comfort Zone Books ⬇️The Same Bright Stars | Ethan Joella (T)Hum | Helen Phillips (H)The Haters | Robyn Harding (T)Ready or Not | Cara Bastone (H)Shelf AdditionsA Reason to See You Again | Jami Attenberg (T)The Most | Jessica Anthony (H)If you enjoy our commercial-free podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon! Your membership will give you access to our exclusive bonus episodes, including Books We DNFed and What's in the Mailbag! Plus, invites to monthly events like Mood Reader Happy Hour and Bookstore Browsing, and a private Facebook group and Discord server where you can interact with other fans of the show... all for just $5 a month!Support the Show.Let's Connect... Email us at booktalketc@gmailTina's TikTok , IG @tbretcHannah's TikTok , IG @hanpickedbooksJonathan IG @infiltrate_jayPodcast IG @booktalketcRenee's Substack Newsletter , IG@Itsbooktalk
Send us a Text Message.In Episode 159 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah talk about vacation reading. We discuss what kind of books we crave when we're on vacation, the unique challenges and joys of reading on the go, and crafting an ideal bookworm vacation.If you enjoy our commercial-free podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon! Your membership will give you access to our exclusive bonus episodes, including Books We DNFed and What's in the Mailbag! Plus, invites to monthly events like Mood Reader Happy Hour and Bookstore Browsing, and a private Facebook group and Discord server where you can interact with other fans of the show... all for just $5 a month!Loving LatelyNYT Best Books of the 21st Century (T)Lemon Cake for Nintendo Switch (H)Latest ReadsWhat Lies Between Us | John Marrs (T)Convenience Store Woman | Sayaka Murata (H)Book Talk: Vacation ReadingLinks to check out for some Armchair travel ⤵️Scotland BooksCruise VacationPacific NorthwestBest Vacation Thrillers15 Books That Feel Like VacationRomance Books Set Abroad (Outside USA)Strong Sense of Place PodcastBooks with a vacation setting ⤵️The God of the Woods | Liz Moore (H)The Guncle Abroad | Stephen Rowley (T)The Unsinkable Greta James | Jennifer E. Smith (H)Here We Go Again | Alison Cochrun (T)Shelf AdditionsBinding 13 | Chloe Walsh (H)People of Means | Nancy Johnson (T)Support the Show.Let's Connect... Email us at booktalketc@gmailTina's TikTok , IG @tbretcHannah's TikTok , IG @hanpickedbooksJonathan IG @infiltrate_jayPodcast IG @booktalketcRenee's Substack Newsletter , IG@Itsbooktalk
Send us a Text Message.In Episode 158 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah share some new book releases that they have read and what they thought of them. For this week's Book Talk, Tina and Hannah give each other some fun bookish “would you rather” questions!If you enjoy our commercial-free podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon! Your membership will give you access to our exclusive bonus episodes, including Reader Rejected (books we did not finish) and What's in the Mailbag! Plus, invites to monthly events like Mood Reader Happy Hour and Bookstore Browsing, and a private Facebook group and Discord server where you can interact with other fans of the show... all for just $5 a month!Loving LatelyDiffuser Mug (T)Moringa Powder (T)Ginger Powder (T)Plum Tea Subscription (T)Sun Lamp (H)Moon Lamp (H)Latest ReadsThe Between | Tananarive Due (T)Haunting of Velkwood | Gwendolyn Kiste (H)Fiction Matters - Sara's SubstackBook Talk - Tina and Hannah ask one another some book related “would you rather” questions - some of these were high stakes and so fun to think about!July EDNR:The Lion Women of Tehran | Marjan Kamali (H)Love Letters to a Serial Killer | Tasha Coryell (T)Ashley Mary's Instagram Not In Love | Ali Hazelwood (H)Darling Girls | Sally Hepworth (T)Shelf Addition:Jellyfish Have No Ears | Adèle Rosenfeld (H)Nanny Needed | Georgina Cross (T)Support the Show.Let's Connect... Email us at booktalketc@gmailTina's TikTok , IG @tbretcHannah's TikTok , IG @hanpickedbooksJonathan IG @infiltrate_jayPodcast IG @booktalketcRenee's Substack Newsletter , IG@Itsbooktalk
Send us a Text Message.In episode 157 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah share their favorite books of the year so far. As well as sharing their top 5 best books, they share some fun bookish superlatives, 2024 reading statistics, and what they want their reading life to look like for the rest of the year.Loving Lately:Top Chef (T)Mollie Reads Book Club Kit (H)Latest Read (BTE Community Read for June):The Ballad of Jacquotte Delahaye | Briony Cameron (T + H)Almost Made Its:Homegoing (T)The Gunners (T)Dixon Descending (T) Leaving (T)Wolf at the Table (T)Funny Story (H)Maeve Fly (H)Biggest Surprise:We Used to Live Here (T)@worldswithinpagesFunny Story (H)Biggest Disappointment:The Nature of Disappearing (T)Never Saw Me Coming (H)Best Audiobook:The Women (H)Listen for the Lie (T)Most Original:I Who Have Never Known Men (H)I'm A Fan (H)Annie Bot (T)More People Should Read:Jaded (T)How the Word is Passed (H)Age of Innocence (H)Favorites:The Frozen River (H)Just for the Summer (H)This Summer Will Be Different (H)Last House (H)I Who Have Never Known Men (H)These Impossible Things (T)What Happened to Nina (T)A Place for Us (T)James (T)The Light Pirate (T)Shelf Addition:Whale Fall (T)Blue SSupport the Show.Let's Connect... Email us at booktalketc@gmailTina's TikTok , IG @tbretcHannah's TikTok , IG @hanpickedbooksJonathan IG @infiltrate_jayPodcast IG @booktalketcRenee's Substack Newsletter , IG@Itsbooktalk
Send us a Text Message.In Episode 156 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah share their July books on the radar! They'll also be celebrating their love for local libraries and sharing some expert tips and tricks to help you get the most out of your library's resources. **If you enjoy our commercial-free podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon! Your membership will give you access to our exclusive bonus episodes, including Books We DNFed and What's in the Mailbag! Plus, invites to monthly events like Mood Reader Happy Hour and Bookstore Browsing, and a private Facebook group and Discord server where you can interact with other fans of the show... all for just $5 a month!Loving Lately:GoveeLife 42” Tower FanSerial Podcast - STown and DustwunThe RetrievalsLatest Reads:We Used to Live Here | Marcus Kliewer (T)Knife River | Justine Champine (H)Book Talk: Tina and Hannah celebrate local libraries! We share some tips and tricks on how to maximize your local library's resources, as well as discuss how we use our own.Deep Search on LibbyWhere You Can Get a Non Resident Library CardLittle Free Library@angelas.bookclubJuly BOTR:Love of my Afterlife | Kirsty Greenwood (T)Welcome to Glorious Tuga | Francesca Segal (H)Pink Slime | Fernanda Trias (T)My Mother Cursed My Name | Anamely Salgado Reyes (H)Long Island Compromise | Taffy Brodesser-Akner (T)Pink Glass Houses | Asha Elias (H)State of Paradise | Laura van den Berg (T)The Cliffs | J. Courtney SullivanCurrent Reads:The Between | Tananrieve DueThe Haunting of Velkwood | Gwendolyn Kiste@SpookishMommySupport the Show.Let's Connect... Email us at booktalketc@gmailTina's TikTok , IG @tbretcHannah's TikTok , IG @hanpickedbooksJonathan IG @infiltrate_jayPodcast IG @booktalketcRenee's Substack Newsletter , IG@Itsbooktalk
In Episode 155 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah dive into the world of climate fiction. What is cli-fi, and why are we drawn to these stories? **If you enjoy our commercial-free podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon! Your membership will give you access to our exclusive bonus episodes, including Books We DNFed and What's in the Mailbag! Plus, invites to monthly events like Mood Reader Happy Hour and Bookstore Browsing, and a private Facebook group and Discord server where you can interact with other fans of the show... all for just $5 a month!Loving Lately: Boho Magic (T)L'ange Hair Duo 360 Air Flow Styler (H)Latest Reads:Margo's Got Money Troubles | Rufi Thorpe (T)Last House | Jessica Shattuck (H)Book Talk: Tina and Hannah discuss Climate Fiction (Cli-fi) and why they're drawn to these storieshttps://www.cli-fi.net/https://williamliggett.com/2016/11/03/what-is-climate-fiction/Cli-Fi Books:The End We Start From | Megan Hunter (H)How How We Go in the Dark | Sequoia Nagamatsu (T)Plastic | Scott Guild (H)The Light Pirate | Lily Brooks-Dalton (T)Shelf Additions:Ambition Monster | Jennifer Romolini (H)The Dog Stars | Peter Heller (T)Support the Show.Let's Connect... Email us at booktalketc@gmailTina's TikTok , IG @tbretcHannah's TikTok , IG @hanpickedbooksJonathan IG @infiltrate_jayPodcast IG @booktalketcRenee's Substack Newsletter , IG@Itsbooktalk
Tina and Hannah are back with some thoughtful takes on recent reads in episode 154 of Book Talk, Etc. Get ready for a lively discussion as Tina pairs a hot new release with a beloved gem from the backlist and Hannah wrestles with her complicated feelings about a new thriller.**If you enjoy our commercial-free podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon! Your membership will give you access to our exclusive bonus episodes, including Books We DNFed and What's in the Mailbag! Plus, invites to monthly events like Mood Reader Happy Hour and Bookstore Browsing, and a private Facebook group and Discord server where you can interact with other fans of the show... all for just $5 a month!Loving Lately:Hannah Alonzo on Youtube (T)TheraBreath Fresh Breath Mouthwash (H)Latest Reads:The Nature of Disappearing | Kimi Cunningham Grant (T)Dead Eleven | Jimmy JulianoBook Talk: Tina and Hannah discuss TBRs (To Be Read books OR books we have not yet read) and chat about how they navigate mood reading, strategize their TBR selection process and ultimately choose what to read next.Easily Distracted by New Releases:Brooklyn | Colm Toibin (T)Bite by Bite | Aimee Nezhukumatathil (H)Long Island | Colm Toibin (T)One of Our Kind | Nicola Yoon (H)Shelf Additions:Blessings | Chukwuebuka Ibeh (T) There Are Rivers in the Sky | Elif Shafak (H)Support the Show.Let's Connect... Email us at booktalketc@gmailTina's TikTok , IG @tbretcHannah's TikTok , IG @hanpickedbooksJonathan IG @infiltrate_jayPodcast IG @booktalketcRenee's Substack Newsletter , IG@Itsbooktalk
In Episode 153 of Book Talk, Etc Tina and Hannah dive into current cover trends and spill the tea on must-reads they fell for based on the covers alone. They can't wait to share their thoughts on these books! **If you enjoy our commercial-free podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon! Your membership will give you access to our exclusive bonus episodes, including Books We DNFed and What's in the Mailbag! Plus, invites to monthly events like Mood Reader Happy Hour and Bookstore Browsing, and a private Facebook group and Discord server where you can interact with other fans of the show... all for just $5 a month!Loving Lately:5:42 - Paper Feel Screen Protector for your iPad (T)8:55 - HANNI Splash Salve Body Mask (H)Joint Latest Read:Our monthly pick for Book Talk, Etc.'s May community read13:00 - The Return of Ellie Black | Emiko JeanBook Talk: 21:32 - Tina and Hannah discuss cover-trends and things they are noticingBooks mentioned during book talk 22:48 - The Age of Magical Over Thinking | Amanda Montell23:00 - Lucky | Jane Smiley24:02 - The Guest | Emma Cline24:15 - Poor Deer | Claire Oshetsky24:52 - Thirst | Marina Yuszczuk25:30 - The Happy Couple | Naoise Dolan 25:33 - Greta and Valdin | Rebecca K Reilly 25:37 - All This & More | Peng Shepherd31:49 - Sula | Toni MorrisonBooks read:32:49 - Comfort Me With Apples | Catherynne M. Valente (T)36:49 - Maeve Fly | CJ Leede (H)41:00 - Sipsworth | Simon Van Booy (T) 43:59 - I'm a Fan | Sheena Patel (H)Shelf Addition:49:22 - A Product of Genetics (and Day Drinking): A Never-Coming-of-Age Story | Jess H. Gutierrez (T)51:12 - The Briar Club | Kate Quinn (H)Support the Show.Let's Connect... Email us at booktalketc@gmailTina's TikTok , IG @tbretcHannah's TikTok , IG @hanpickedbooksJonathan IG @infiltrate_jayPodcast IG @booktalketcRenee's Substack Newsletter , IG@Itsbooktalk
If you enjoy our commercial-free podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon! Your membership will give you access to our exclusive Audiobook Guide and bonus episodes, including Even More Summer Bonanza. Plus, invites to monthly events like Mood Reader Happy Hour and Bookstore Browsing, and a private Facebook group and Discord server where you can interact with other listeners of the show... all for just $5 a month!Loving Lately3:31 - Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God (T)6:13 - Episode 306 of My Favorite Murder6:38 - Spotify Premium for Audiobook Listening (H)Latest Reads10:27 - These Impossible Things (T)15:33 - Greenwich Park (H)Summer Bonanza!26:00 - The God of the Woods | Liz Moore (H)27:46 - The Nature of Disappearing | Kimi Cunningham Grant (T)29:03 - Hum | Helen Phillips (H)30:39 - We Used to Live Here | Marcus Kliewer (T)32:03 - The Great Hemisphere | Mateo Askoripour (H) 33:59 - The Family Experiment | John Marrs (T)35:45 - The Lion Women of Tehran | Marjan Kamali (H)37:39 - All the Colors of the Dark | Chris Whitaker (T)39:05 - Same As it Ever Was | Claire Lombardo (H)40:43 - We Burn Daylight | Bret Anthony Johnston (T)41:36 - The Waco Siege And The Branch Davidians42:40 - All This and More | Peng Shepherd (H)44:41 - Burn | Peter Heller (T)47:03 - Bury Your Gays | Chuck Tingle (H)49:37 - The Wedding People | Alison Espach (T)51:00 - Not in Love | Ali Hazelwood (H)52:48 - What You Leave Behind | Wanda M. Morris (T)54:11 - The Eyes are the Best Part | Monika Kim (H)55:57 - The Villain Edit | Laurie Devore (T)57:05 - Forgotten on Sunday | Valerie Perrin (H)59:08 - Five Star Stranger | Kat Tang (T)*The book titles listed here are Amazon links *You can also shop our Bookshop.org shop. Either place, we make a small commission!Support the Show.Let's Connect... Email us at booktalketc@gmailTina's TikTok , IG @tbretcHannah's TikTok , IG @hanpickedbooksJonathan IG @infiltrate_jayPodcast IG @booktalketcRenee's Substack Newsletter , IG@Itsbooktalk
If you enjoy our commercial-free podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon! Your membership will give you access to our exclusive Audiobook Guide and bonus episodes, including Books We DNFed and What's in the Mailbag. Plus, invites to monthly events like Mood Reader Happy Hour and Bookstore Browsing, and a private Facebook group and Discord server where you can interact with other listeners of the show... all for just $5 a month! Support the ShowLoving Lately3:19 Any List (T)9:10 Booklist Queen: Books for Every Taylor Swift EraLatest Reads13: 00 Wolf at the Table (T)19: 45 Renee's Substack20: 01 Sara Hildreth | Fiction Matters20: 02 Liz Hein's Instagram20:38 Come Closer (H)26: 29 - Book Talk - Hacking Your Reading Habit (and Tips for Every Reader)Easily Distracted by New Releases40: 35 How to End a Love Story (T)44:40 This Summer Will be Different (H)49:31 Missing White Woman (T)Like a Sister52:36 Daughter of Mine (H)Shelf AdditionsA Killing Cold - Releasing February 2025 (T)Lost Man's Lane (H)Knife River*The book titles listed here are Amazon links *You can also shop our Bookshop.org shop. Either place, we make a small commissionSupport the Show.Let's Connect... Email us at booktalketc@gmailTina's TikTok , IG @tbretcHannah's TikTok , IG @hanpickedbooksJonathan IG @infiltrate_jayPodcast IG @booktalketcRenee's Substack Newsletter , IG@Itsbooktalk
If you enjoy our commercial-free podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon! Your membership will give you access to our exclusive Audiobook Guide and bonus episodes, including Books We DNFed and What's in the Mailbag! Plus, invites to monthly events like Mood Reader Happy Hour and Bookstore Browsing, and a private Facebook group and Discord server where you can interact with other fans of the show... all for just $5 a month!Loving Lately:Jacket Potato Recipes (H)The Foldie (T)Current Reads:Eileen | Otessa Mosfegh (T)Never Saw Me Coming | Vera Kurian (H)Book Talk:Big Swiss | Jen BeaginEarthlings | Sayaka Murata (T)The Employees | Olga Ravn (H)I'm Thinking of Ending Things | Iain Reid (T)I Who Have Never Known Men | Jacqueline Harpman (H)Shelf Additions:The Silent Companions | Laura Purcell (T)You're Safe Here | Leslie Stephens (H)The book titles listed here are Amazon links *You can also shop our Bookshop.org shop. Either place, we make a small commission from qualifying purchases (at no cost to you). Thank you! Support the Show.Let's Connect... Email us at booktalketc@gmailTina's TikTok , IG @tbretcHannah's TikTok , IG @hanpickedbooksJonathan IG @infiltrate_jayPodcast IG @booktalketcRenee's Substack Newsletter , IG@Itsbooktalk
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