Send us Fan Mail In 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 Patre...
Feb 11, 2025•53 min•Season 1Ep. 188
Send us Fan Mail In 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'...
Feb 04, 2025•57 min•Season 1Ep. 187
Send us Fan Mail In 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...
Jan 28, 2025•40 min•Season 1Ep. 186
Send us Fan Mail In 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! Y...
Jan 21, 2025•51 min•Season 1Ep. 185
Send us Fan Mail In 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, inclu...
Jan 14, 2025•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 184
Send us Fan Mail In 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 ...
Jan 07, 2025•48 min•Season 1Ep. 183
Send us Fan Mail In 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 t...
Dec 31, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 182
Send us Fan Mail In 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 Mo...
Dec 17, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 181
Send us Fan Mail In 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 t...
Dec 10, 2024•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 180
Send us Fan Mail In 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 Mai...
Dec 03, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 179
Send us Fan Mail In 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 supportin...
Nov 26, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 178
Send us Fan Mail In 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 ...
Nov 19, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 177
Send us Fan Mail In 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 mon...
Nov 12, 2024•52 min•Season 1Ep. 176
Send us Fan Mail In 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 invite...
Nov 05, 2024•59 min•Season 1Ep. 175
Send us Fan Mail In 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 w...
Oct 29, 2024•47 min•Season 1Ep. 174
Send us Fan Mail In 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 li...
Oct 22, 2024•56 min•Season 1Ep. 173
Send us Fan Mail In 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 cr...
Oct 15, 2024•55 min•Season 1Ep. 172
Send us Fan Mail In 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 bo...
Oct 08, 2024•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 171
Send us Fan Mail In 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, Boo...
Oct 01, 2024•57 min•Season 1Ep. 170
Send us Fan Mail In 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...
Sep 24, 2024•50 min•Season 1Ep. 169
Send us Fan Mail In 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! 👀 If you enjoy our commercial-free podcast, please consider s...
Sep 17, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 168
Send us Fan Mail In 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 y...
Sep 10, 2024•47 min•Season 1Ep. 167
Send us Fan Mail 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 bo...
Sep 03, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 166
Send us Fan Mail 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, includ...
Aug 27, 2024•57 min•Season 1Ep. 165
Send us Fan Mail 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 Nic...
Aug 20, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 164
Send us Fan Mail 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, invite...
Aug 13, 2024•59 min
Send us Fan Mail 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, pleas...
Aug 06, 2024•58 min•Season 1Ep. 162
Send us Fan Mail 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 Pachi...
Jul 30, 2024•59 min•Season 1Ep. 161
Send us Fan Mail 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 A...
Jul 23, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 160
Send us Fan Mail 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 Mo...
Jul 16, 2024•51 min•Season 1Ep. 159
