Send us Fan Mail In Episode 218 of Book Talk Etc., Tina & Hannah are easily distracted by new releases! Alongside sharing our opinions on some buzzy new titles, we also discuss a joint loving lately - a documentary that has taken the internet by storm and captivated our interest as well. 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...
Sep 09, 2025•54 min•Season 1Ep. 218
Send us Fan Mail In Episode 217 of Book Talk Etc., Tina & Hannah discuss what makes a book 5 PLUS stars and how they chase that perfect reading experience. 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, Live Creativity Sprints and Bookstore Brows...
Sep 02, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 217
Send us Fan Mail In Episode 216 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah are bringing you 10 books coming out in September that they are excited about! 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, Live Creativity Sprints and Bookstore Browse, and a priv...
Aug 26, 2025•51 min•Season 1Ep. 216
Send us Fan Mail In Episode 215 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah are reading books with buzzword titles. From “Girls,” and “Daughters,” to “Night,” and “Dream,” we talk about those words that keep popping up in the titles of the books we love to 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 inv...
Aug 19, 2025•59 min•Season 1Ep. 215
Send us Fan Mail In Episode 214 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah are sharing how they make the most out of their reading lives with their busy schedules. They also talk about some new releases, and share how they felt about them. 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...
Aug 12, 2025•53 min•Season 1Ep. 214
Send us Fan Mail In Episode 213 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah are reading like it's 1997 and bringing books that we would have read if we didn't have the internet. 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, Live Creativity Sprints and Books...
Aug 05, 2025•57 min
Send us Fan Mail In Episode 212 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah are sharing their August books on the radar. This is a regular monthly episode where we highlight upcoming releases that have caught our attention. We can’t wait to share these with 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 inv...
Jul 29, 2025•52 min•Season 1Ep. 212
Send us Fan Mail In Episode 211 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah talk about their Goodreads Graveyard, aka, the books they've added to their TBR lists that have gotten a little dusty sitting on the ephemeral shelves of the internet. 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 eve...
Jul 22, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 211
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Book Talk, Etc. , Tina and Hannah are diving into two of their favorite things: new book releases and chatting through their library browsing habits! Whether you’re a regular at your local branch or someone who hasn’t browsed the stacks in a while, we hope that this episode will inspire you to rediscover all the magic your library has to offer, both digitally and in person! If you enjoy our commercial-free podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon! You...
Jul 15, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 210
Send us Fan Mail In Episode 209 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah are sharing thoughts on weird girl books! In this episode we share some books that worked for us, some that missed the mark, and discuss some heroines that we found strangely endearing and relatable - even in their weird quirks. 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 Latel...
Jul 08, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 209
Send us Fan Mail In Episode 208 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah reflect on their reading year so far with fun bookish superlatives, surprising standouts, and, of course, their favorite reads of 2025 (so far)! Loving Lately Heat protectant Conair Crimper The Jinx - HBO Links to all the books mentioned: https://amzn.to/3GgEcOW Latest Read: King of Ashes | SA Cosby Superlatives: Red Clay Nothing to See Here Tell Me What You Did The War that Saved My Life When the Wolf Comes Home The Secret Hist...
Jul 01, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 208
Send us Fan Mail In Episode 207 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah are sharing their July Books on the radar. We also share some thoughts on two buzzy new releases that we read and had strong feelings about! 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 Lately Christine - How Long Does it Take (T) Brush Cleaner Apparatus (T) Book Page (H) Latest...
Jun 24, 2025•47 min•Season 1Ep. 207
Send us Fan Mail In Episode 206 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah explore and celebrate independently owned publishers! We talk about the difference between traditional publishers and indie presses, and what makes an independent press unique. 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 Lately Tina’s Planner (T) Energel Pens 1.0 How to Spot a ...
Jun 17, 2025•56 min•Season 1Ep. 206
Send us Fan Mail In Episode 205 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah dive into queer genre fiction! We discuss what we love about genre fiction that explores LGBTQ+ themes and characters, why these stories matter, and the importance of making them widely available for all readers. 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 Lately The ARC Calend...
Jun 10, 2025•1 hr 2 min
Send us Fan Mail In Episode 204 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah dive into queer genre fiction! We discuss what we love about genre fiction that explores LGBTQ+ themes and characters, why these stories matter, and the importance of making them widely available for all readers. 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 Lately Elf - Holy Hyd...
Jun 03, 2025•53 min•Season 1Ep. 204
Send us Fan Mail In Episode 203 of Book Talk, Etc. , Tina and Hannah celebrate their fifth annual Summer Bonanza by sharing 20 summer book releases that they’re most excited to read. If you prefer other shopping options, you can find today’s books on Bookshop.org or Blackwell's . Loving Lately Chicago Sun Times Heat Index Article NPR Article New York Times Article Tina’s Updates on the AI Summer Reading List Latest Re ad One in Four | Lucinda Berry (T) Run on Red | Noelle West Ihli (H) Book Talk...
May 27, 2025•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 203
Send us Fan Mail In Episode 202 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah are reading books that their patrons have rated 5 stars! We had so much fun diving into what makes a 5 star read for our Book Talkers, and share some incredible titles. 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 Lately Fallen Angels Podcast (T) Dafont.com (H) Fast_Serif font/F...
May 20, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 202
Send us Fan Mail In Episode 201 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah are leaning into their love for new releases and sharing thoughts on some books that have been published recently. 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 Lately Wear Pact Clothing Company (T) 15% Pact Discount Softspun Tank Midi Dress eos Shea Better Body Lotion- Vanilla C...
May 13, 2025•57 min•Season 1Ep. 201
Send us Fan Mail In 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 Lately The Highroller Heist (T) Sweet Bobby: My Catfish Nightmare - Netflix Show (H) Sweet Bobby: My Cat...
May 06, 2025•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 200
Send us Fan Mail In 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 Lately Alexis - Cocktails with Alex Drizzilicious Birthday Cake Rice Cakes Latest Read Audit...
Apr 29, 2025•49 min•Season 1Ep. 199
Send us Fan Mail In 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 Lately OPI High Shine Nail Polish (T) Glisten and Glow Top Coat (T) Mr. Ballen - YouTube (H) Mr. Ballen Medical...
Apr 22, 2025•57 min•Season 1Ep. 198
Send us Fan Mail In 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 Reade...
Apr 15, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 197
Send us Fan Mail In 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...
Apr 08, 2025•56 min•Season 1Ep. 196
Send us Fan Mail In 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 N...
Apr 01, 2025•55 min•Season 1Ep. 195
Send us Fan Mail In 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...
Mar 25, 2025•53 min•Season 1Ep. 194
Send us Fan Mail In 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 li...
Mar 18, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 193
Send us Fan Mail In 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, B...
Mar 11, 2025•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 191
Send us Fan Mail Can 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 epis...
Mar 04, 2025•52 min•Season 1Ep. 190
Send us Fan Mail In 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 event...
Feb 25, 2025•52 min•Season 1Ep. 190
Send us Fan Mail In 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 t...
Feb 18, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 189
