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Book Talk, etc.

Tina @tbretc and Hannah @hanpickedbookswww.booktalketc.com

A book recommendation podcast that's bound to grow your TBR!

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BTE Announcement!🎉

Send us a text We have a very exciting BTE announcement! Starting today- September 19th, through September 26th, new members to our Patreon community can sign up to get a 7-day free trial! During this free trial, you’ll get access to 2 years’ worth of our exclusive bonus content, including bonus podcast episodes like What’s in the Mailbag and Criminally Booked, author interviews, our audiobook narrator guide, our weekly newsletters, our monthly community read, AND access to our Facebook and Disc...

Sep 19, 20233 min

Easily Distracted By New Releases (September 2023) + Reading Anticipation

Send us a text In Episode 119 of Book Talk, Etc. Tina and Renee share their recent new release reads. They also share what they've been loving lately, their latest reads, and have book talk about anticipation. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to FOLLOW /SUBSCRIBE on your podcast app so you never miss an episode! **If you enjoy our commercial free podcast please consider supporting us on Patreon ! You get access to our exclusive Audiobook Guide and we have great bonus episodes including: Books ...

Sep 12, 202359 minSeason 1Ep. 119

Our Mood Reads + Summer Send Off

Send us a text In Episode 118 of Book Talk, Etc. Tina and Renee share their recent mood reads. They also share what they've been loving lately, their latest reads, and have book talk about their summer hits and misses. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to FOLLOW /SUBSCRIBE on your podcast app so you never miss an episode! **If you enjoy our commercial free podcast please consider supporting us on Patreon ! You get access to our exclusive Audiobook Guide and we have great bonus episodes includin...

Sep 05, 20231 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 118

September Books On the Radar + Reading Long Books

Send us a text In Episode 117 of Book Talk, Etc. Tina and Renee share their most anticipated September releases. They also share what they've been loving lately, their latest reads, and have book talk about reading long books. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to FOLLOW /SUBSCRIBE on your podcast app so you never miss an episode! **If you enjoy our commercial free podcast please consider supporting us on Patreon ! You get access to our exclusive Audiobook Guide and we have great bonus episodes ...

Aug 29, 202352 minSeason 1Ep. 117

What We Read On Kindle Unlimited

Send us a text In Episode 116 of Book Talk, Etc. Tina and Renee share their recent Kindle Unlimited reads. They also share what they've been loving lately, their latest reads, and have book talk about the pros and cons of Kindle Unlimited. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to FOLLOW /SUBSCRIBE on your podcast app so you never miss an episode! **If you enjoy our commercial free podcast please consider supporting us on Patreon ! You get access to our exclusive Audiobook Guide and we have great bo...

Aug 22, 202356 minSeason 1Ep. 116

Audiobook Award Winners (2023) + Favorite Narrators

Send us a text In Episode 115 of Book Talk, Etc. Tina and Renee share their audiobook award winning reads. They also share what they've been loving lately, their latest reads, and have book talk about audiobooks. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to FOLLOW /SUBSCRIBE on your podcast app so you never miss an episode! **If you enjoy our commercial free podcast please consider supporting us on Patreon ! We have great bonus episodes including: Books we DNFed, What's in the Mailbag, + Criminally Boo...

Aug 15, 20231 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 115

Easily Distracted By New Releases (August 2023) + An Update On Our Reading Lives

Send us a text In Episode 114 of Book Talk, Etc. Tina and Renee share the new releases they recently read. They also share what they've been loving lately, their latest reads, and have book talk about their reading lives. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to FOLLOW /SUBSCRIBE on your podcast app so you never miss an episode! **If you enjoy our commercial free podcast please consider supporting us on Patreon ! We have great bonus episodes including: Books we DNFed, What's in the Mailbag, + Crimi...

Aug 08, 20231 hrSeason 1Ep. 114

The Storygraph Picks Our Reads

Send us a text In Episode 113 of Book Talk, Etc. Tina and Renee share books that The Storygraph picked for them. They also share what they've been loving lately, their latest reads, and have book talk about using The Storygraph. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to FOLLOW /SUBSCRIBE on your podcast app so you never miss an episode! **If you enjoy our commercial free podcast please consider supporting us on Patreon ! We have great bonus episodes including: Books we DNFed, What's in the Mailbag, ...

Aug 01, 202357 minSeason 1Ep. 113

August Books on the Radar + Finding Books in New Genres

Send us a text In Episode 112 of Book Talk, Etc. Tina and Renee share books they're looking forward to reading in August. They also share what they've been loving lately, their latest reads, and have book talk about finding books to read in a new to you genre. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to FOLLOW /SUBSCRIBE on your podcast app so you never miss an episode! **If you enjoy our commercial free podcast please consider supporting us on Patreon ! We have great bonus episodes including: Books w...

Jul 25, 20231 hrSeason 1Ep. 112

Shelf Talkers! Reading What Booksellers Recommend

Send us a text In Episode 111 of Book Talk, Etc. Tina and Renee share their recent shelf talker reads. They also share what they've been loving lately, their latest reads, and have book talk about what shelf talkers are and where you can find them. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to FOLLOW /SUBSCRIBE on your podcast app so you never miss an episode! **If you enjoy our commercial free podcast please consider supporting us on Patreon ! We have great bonus episodes including: Books we DNFed, Wha...

Jul 18, 202353 minSeason 1Ep. 111

Easily Distracted By New Releases (July 2023) + Threads

Send us a text In Episode 110 of Book Talk, Etc. Tina and Renee share their recent new release reads They also share what they've been loving lately, their latest reads, and have book talk about Threads . If you enjoy this episode, be sure to FOLLOW /SUBSCRIBE on your podcast app so you never miss an episode! **If you enjoy our commercial free podcast please consider supporting us on Patreon ! We have great bonus episodes including: Books we DNFed, What's in the Mailbag,+ Criminally Booked! Plus...

Jul 11, 20231 hr 3 minSeason 1Ep. 110

Our 10 Best Books of 2023 (So Far)

Send us a text In Episode 109 of Book Talk, Etc. Tina and Renee share their favorites of 2023- so far. They also share what they've been loving lately, their latest reads, and have book talk about what’s been working -and not- in their reading lives. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to FOLLOW /SUBSCRIBE on your podcast app so you never miss an episode! **If you enjoy our commercial free podcast please consider supporting us on Patreon ! We have great bonus episodes including: Books we DNFed, W...

Jul 04, 20231 hr 3 min

July Books On the Radar + Book Club Conversations

Send us a text In Episode 108 of Book Talk, Etc. Tina and Renee share books they're looking forward to reading in July. They also share what they've been loving lately, their latest reads, and have book talk about having successful book club conversations. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to FOLLOW /SUBSCRIBE on your podcast app so you never miss an episode! **If you enjoy our commercial free podcast please consider supporting us on Patreon ! We have great bonus episodes including: Books we DN...

Jun 27, 202356 minSeason 1Ep. 108

Under the Radar Reads

Send us a text In Episode 107 of Book Talk, Etc. Tina and Renee share their recent under the radar reads. They also share what they've been loving lately, their latest reads, and have book talk about under the radar reading. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to FOLLOW /SUBSCRIBE on your podcast app so you never miss an episode! **If you enjoy our commercial free podcast please consider supporting us on Patreon ! We have great bonus episodes including: Books we DNFed, What's in the Mailbag, + Cr...

Jun 20, 20231 hr 7 minSeason 1Ep. 107

Talking Reading, Writing, and Podcasting With Bianca Marais

Send us a text In Episode 106 of Book Talk, Etc. Tina and Renee chat with author and podcaster Bianca Marais. They also share what they've been loving lately, their latest reads, and have book talk about writing, reading, and podcasting. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to FOLLOW /SUBSCRIBE on your podcast app so you never miss an episode! **If you enjoy our commercial free podcast please consider supporting us on Patreon ! We have great bonus episodes including: Books we DNFed, What's in the ...

Jun 06, 20231 hr 2 minSeason 1Ep. 106

Summer Bonanza III: Our Picks for 20 of the Hottest Summer Book Releases

Send us a text In Episode 105 of Book Talk, Etc. Tina and Renee share their 20 most anticipated summer releases. They also share what they've been loving lately, their latest reads, and have book talk about how they chose their books. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to FOLLOW /SUBSCRIBE on your podcast app so you never miss an episode! **If you enjoy our commercial free podcast, consider supporting us on Patreon ! We have great bonus episodes: Books we DNFed, What's in the Mailbag, Criminally...

May 30, 20231 hr 17 minSeason 1Ep. 105

Beach Reads + Ask Us Anything

Send us a text In Episode 104 of Book Talk, Etc. Tina and Renee share their recent beach reads. They also share what they've been loving lately, their latest reads, shelf additions, and answer YOUR questions. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to FOLLOW /SUBSCRIBE on your podcast app so you never miss an episode! **If you enjoy our commercial free podcast please consider supporting us on Patreon ! We have great bonus episodes including: Books we DNFed, What's in the Mailbag, + Criminally Booked!...

May 23, 20231 hr 10 minSeason 1Ep. 104

Easily Distracted By New Releases (May 2023) + Bookish Things We'll Never Complain About

Send us a text In Episode 103 of Book Talk, Etc. Tina and Renee share the new releases they've recently read. They also share what they've been loving lately, their latest reads and shelf additions, and have book talk about bookish things you'll never hear them complain about. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to FOLLOW /SUBSCRIBE on your podcast app so you never miss an episode! **If you enjoy our commercial free podcast please consider supporting us on Patreon ! We have great bonus episodes i...

May 16, 202356 minSeason 1Ep. 103

We ❤️ Genre Mashups

Send us a text In Episode 102 of Book Talk, Etc. Tina and Renee share their recent blended genre reads. They also share what they've been loving lately, their latest reads and shelf additions, and have book talk about the popularity of genre mashups. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to FOLLOW /SUBSCRIBE on your podcast app so you never miss an episode! **If you enjoy our commercial free podcast please consider supporting us on Patreon ! We have great bonus episodes including: Books we DNFed, W...

May 09, 20231 hrSeason 1Ep. 102

May Books On the Radar + A DNF Chat

Send us a text In Episode 101 of Book Talk, Etc. Tina and Renee share the books they're looking forward to reading in May. They also share what they've been loving lately, their latest and current reads, and have book talk about how decide when to DNF. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to FOLLOW /SUBSCRIBE on your podcast app so you never miss an episode! **If you enjoy our commercial free podcast please consider supporting us on Patreon ! We have great bonus episodes including: Books we DNFed,...

May 02, 20231 hr 2 minSeason 1Ep. 101

All We Got for Our 100th Episode Was 20 Stellar Books 🎉

Send us a text In Episode 100 of Book Talk, Etc. Tina and Renee celebrate their 100th🎉 episode by sharing their all time favorite books! They also share what they've been loving lately, their shelf additions, and have book talk about how they picked their books. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to FOLLOW /SUBSCRIBE on your podcast app so you never miss an episode! **If you enjoy our commercial free podcast please consider supporting us on Patreon! We have great bonus episodes including: Books...

Apr 25, 20231 hr 23 minSeason 1Ep. 100

Historical Fiction Beyond WWII

Send us a text In Episode 99 of Book Talk, Etc. Tina and Renee share their recent historical fiction reads. They also share what they've been loving lately, their latest reads, and have book talk about life during their favorite decades. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to FOLLOW /SUBSCRIBE on your podcast app so you never miss an episode! **If you enjoy our commercial free podcast please consider supporting us on Patreon! We have great bonus episodes including: Books we DNFed, What's in the M...

Apr 18, 20231 hr 4 minSeason 1Ep. 99

Reading From Our Favorite Decades

Send us a text In Episode 98 of Book Talk, Etc. Tina and Renee read from their favorite decades. They also share what they've been loving lately, their latest reads, and have book talk about life during their favorite decades. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to FOLLOW /SUBSCRIBE on your podcast app so you never miss an episode! **If you enjoy our commercial free podcast please consider supporting us on Patreon! We have great bonus episodes including: Books we DNFed, What's in the Mailbag, + C...

Apr 11, 20231 hr 3 minSeason 1Ep. 98

Talking Books & Reading With Liberty Hardy

Send us a text In Episode 97 of Book Talk, Etc. Tina and Renee welcome special guest Liberty Hardy. They also share what they've been loving lately, their latest reads, shelf additions and have book talk about Liberty's reading life. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to FOLLOW /SUBSCRIBE so you never miss an episode! **If you enjoy our commercial free podcast please consider supporting us on Patreon ! We have great bonus episodes including: Books we DNFed, What's in the Mailbag, + Criminally Bo...

Apr 04, 20231 hr 17 minSeason 1Ep. 97

April Books On The Radar

Send us a text In Episode 96 of Book Talk, Etc. Tina and Renee share 8 books they're looking forward to reading in April. They also share what they've been loving lately, their latest reads, current reads and have book talk about how they fir reading into their days. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to FOLLOW /SUBSCRIBE so you never miss an episode! **If you enjoy our commercial free podcast please consider supporting us on Patreon ! We have great bonus episodes including: Books we DNFed, What...

Mar 28, 20231 hr 3 minSeason 1Ep. 96

Resurrecting the Unread: Delving Into Our Kindle Graveyard

Send us a text In Episode 95 of Book Talk, Etc. Tina and Renee share their recent reads from their Kindle graveyards. They also share what they've been loving lately, their latest reads, current reads, and have book talk about how books end up on their Kindles. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to FOLLOW /SUBSCRIBE so you never miss an episode! **If you enjoy our commercial free podcast please consider supporting us on Patreon ! We have great bonus episodes including: Books we DNFed, What's in ...

Mar 21, 20231 hr

Easily Distracted By New Releases (March 2023)

Send us a text In Episode 94 of Book Talk, Etc. Tina and Renee share their recent new release reads. They also share what they've been loving lately, their latest reads, current reads, and have book talk about how they tackle book reviewing. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to FOLLOW /SUBSCRIBE so you never miss an episode! **If you enjoy our commercial free podcast please consider supporting us on Patreon ! We have great bonus episodes including: Books we DNFed, What's in the Mailbag, + Crimi...

Mar 14, 20231 hr 5 minSeason 1Ep. 94

Books That Hooked Us From the First Page

Send us a text In Episode 93 of Book Talk, Etc. Tina and Renee share books that hooked them from the first page. They also share what they've been loving lately, their latest reads, and have book talk about bookish first impressions. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to FOLLOW /SUBSCRIBE so you never miss an episode! **If you enjoy our commercial free podcast please consider supporting us on Patreon ! We have great bonus episodes including: Books we DNFed, What's in the Mailbag, + Criminally Bo...

Mar 07, 202355 minSeason 1Ep. 93

March Books On the Radar

Send us a text In Episode 92 of Book Talk, Etc. Tina and Renee share 10 books they're looking forward to reading in March. They also share what they've been loving lately, their latest reads, and current reads. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to FOLLOW /SUBSCRIBE so you never miss an episode! **If you enjoy our commercial free podcast please consider supporting us on Patreon ! We have great bonus episodes including: Books we DNFed, What's in the Mailbag, + Criminally Booked! Plus, we host fun...

Feb 28, 202352 minSeason 1Ep. 92

Debuts! Why Do We Love New Authors & Their First Books

Send us a text In Episode 91 of Book Talk, Etc. Tina and Renee share their recent debut reads. They also share what they've been loving lately, their latest reads, current reads, and have book talk about why they love debuts. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to FOLLOW /SUBSCRIBE so you never miss an episode! **If you enjoy our commercial free podcast please consider supporting us on Patreon ! We have great bonus episodes including: Books we DNFed, What's in the Mailbag, + Criminally Booked! Pl...

Feb 21, 20231 hr 3 minSeason 1Ep. 91
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