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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!

Episodes

The Art of Book Annotating: Tips, Methods, and Our Most Annotated Reads!

Send us a text In 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 bonu...

Sep 03, 20241 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 166

September Books on the Radar + A Chat About Spoilers

Send us a text 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 epi...

Aug 27, 202457 minSeason 1Ep. 165

The Impact of Public Reading on Book Browsing

Send us a text 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...

Aug 20, 20241 hr 4 minSeason 1Ep. 164

Easily Distracted By New Releases (August 2024)

Send us a text 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, inv...

Aug 13, 202459 min

📚 For the Love of Little Free Libraries 📚

Send us a text 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 p...

Aug 06, 202458 minSeason 1Ep. 162

August Books on the Radar + A Bookish AMA!

Send us a text 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 Lately The Man with 1000 Kids FARBERWARE Build-a-Board Cutting Board with Compartments She’s In Her Apron - Youtube Channel Latest Reads The Family Experiment | John Marrs Annie Bot | Sierra Greer Book Talk : AMA with Book Talk Etc! ⬇️ Books Mentioned ⬇️ Family Sagas Pachink...

Jul 30, 202459 minSeason 1Ep. 161

In Our Comfort Zone

Send us a text 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 Lately Female Foodie (H) Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad Lemon Pancakes with Homemade Buttermilk Syrup Restaurant Guides America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders (T) Latest Reads All...

Jul 23, 20241 hr 3 minSeason 1Ep. 160

Vacation Reading and Books to Take You Away

Send us a text 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...

Jul 16, 202451 minSeason 1Ep. 159

Easily Distracted By New Releases (July 2024)

Send us a text 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, inv...

Jul 09, 202454 minSeason 1Ep. 158

🌟 Best Books of 2024 So Far 🌟

Send us a text 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 Gunne...

Jul 02, 20241 hr 15 minSeason 1Ep. 157

July Books on the Radar + Library Love!

Send us a text 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...

Jun 25, 202458 minSeason 1Ep. 156

Cli-Fi Chronicles: Exploring Climate Fiction

Send us a text 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 ...

Jun 18, 202447 minSeason 1Ep. 155

Easily Distracted By New Releases (June 2024)

Send us a text 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 Mai...

Jun 11, 202454 minSeason 1Ep. 154

❤️ Cover Love ❤️

Send us a text 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 Ho...

Jun 04, 202453 minSeason 1Ep. 153

Summer Bonanza IV: 20 Books to Read This Summer!

Send us a text In today’s episode of Book Talk, etc, we’re sharing 20 books to add to your summer reading lists with our fourth annual Summer Book Bonanza! 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 wh...

May 28, 20241 hr 4 minSeason 1Ep. 152

Easily Distracted By New Releases (May 2024)

Send us a text 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 Show Loving Lately 3:19 An...

May 21, 20241 hr 3 minSeason 1Ep. 151

What Did I Just Read?

Send us a text 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) Th...

May 14, 202445 minSeason 1Ep. 150

May Books on the Radar + Defining Our Reading Tastes

Send us a text In Episode 149 of Book Talk, Etc Tina and Hannah dive into their reading preferences. Additionally May is bursting with promising releases. They can't wait to share what has them excited this month. **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, What's in the Mailbag, and Criminally Booked! Plus, invites to monthly ev...

May 07, 202452 minSeason 1Ep. 149

A Sneak Peek Into What's Coming to BTE

Send us a text The show is off this week, but today Tina officially welcomes Hannah to the show. They chat about their vision for the show, what Hannah hopes to bring to the show, the genres she reads, and more. Support the show Let's Connect... Email us at booktalketc@gmail BTE on Youtube Tina's TikTok , IG @tbretc YT @tbretc Hannah's TikTok , IG @hanpickedbooks Jonathan IG @infiltrate_jay Podcast IG @booktalketc Renee's Substack Newsletter , IG @Itsbooktalk...

Apr 30, 202414 min

Our Favorites Over the Past 3 Years + Renee Says Goodbye

Send us a text In Episode 148 of Book Talk, Etc (Renee’s last episode), Tina and Renee reminisce about their podcasting journey. They share what they've been loving lately, their latest reads, and have book talk about favorite episodes and loving lately's. 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 ! Your membership will give you access to o...

Apr 23, 20241 hr 9 minSeason 1Ep. 148

First Quarter Reading Check-In + Welcoming New Co-Host Hannah

Send us a text In Episode 147 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Renee welcome new co-host Hannah. They share what they've been loving lately, their latest reads, and have book talk about their first quarter 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 ! Your membership will give you access to our exclusive Audiobook Guide and bonus episodes, in...

Apr 16, 20241 hr 4 minSeason 1Ep. 147

Easily Distracted By New Releases (April 2024)

Send us a text In Episode 146 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Renee share their new release reads. They also share what they've been loving lately, their latest reads, and have book talk about book blurbs. 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 ! Your membership will give you access to our exclusive Audiobook Guide and bonus episodes, including ...

Apr 09, 20241 hr 4 minSeason 1Ep. 146

Books We've Been Meaning To Read

Send us a text In Episode 145 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Renee share books they’ve been meaning to read. They also share what they've been loving lately, their latest reads, and have book talk about why books stay on their tbr's. 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 ! Your membership will give you access to our exclusive Audiobook Gu...

Apr 02, 20241 hr 8 minSeason 1Ep. 145

April Books on the Radar + Major Show Announcement

Send us a text In Episode 144 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Renee share their anticipated April reads. They also share what they've been loving lately, their latest reads, and have book talk about upcoming show changes. 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 ! Your membership will give you access to our exclusive Audiobook Guide and bonus epis...

Mar 26, 202446 minSeason 1Ep. 144

Books By Female Authors + Favorite Debuts

Send us a text In Episode 143 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Renee share their recent reads by female authors. They also share what they've been loving lately, their latest reads, and have book talk about 10 of their favorite debuts. 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 ! Your membership will give you access to our exclusive Audiobook Guide a...

Mar 19, 202448 minSeason 1Ep. 143

Easily Distracted By New Releases (March 2024)

Send us a text In Episode 142 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 the state of their new release 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 ! Your membership will give you access to our exclusive Audiobook Gu...

Mar 12, 202452 minSeason 1Ep. 142

Bookstore Browsing

Send us a text In Episode 141 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Renee share their bookstore browse reads. They also share what they've been loving lately, their latest reads, and have book talk about bookstore browsing. 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 ! Your membership will give you access to our exclusive Audiobook Guide and bonus episodes...

Mar 05, 202459 minSeason 1Ep. 141

March Books On The Radar (2024)

Send us a text In Episode 140 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Renee share their anticipated March reads. They also share what they've been loving lately, their latest, and current reads. 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 ! Your membership will give you access to our exclusive Audiobook Guide and bonus episodes, including Books We DNFed, Wha...

Feb 27, 202445 minSeason 1Ep. 140

⭐ The 5+ Star Challenge ⭐

Send us a text In Episode 139 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Renee share their possible 5+ star reads. They also share what they've been loving lately, their latest reads, and have book talk about trying to find 5-star reads. 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 ! Your membership will give you access to our exclusive Audiobook Guide and bonus...

Feb 20, 20241 hr 4 minSeason 1Ep. 139

Complicated Love Stories

Send us a text In Episode 138 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Renee share their recent complicated love story reads. They also share what they've been loving lately, their latest reads, and have book talk about what makes a good complicated story. 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 ! Your membership will give you access to our exclusive Aud...

Feb 13, 202457 minSeason 1Ep. 138