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Reading Glasses

Brea Grant and Mallory O'Mearawww.maximumfun.org
Want to learn how to make the most of your reading life? Join Brea Grant and Mallory O’Meara every week as they discuss tips and tricks for reading better! Listeners will learn how to vanquish their To-Be-Read piles, get pointers on organizing their bookshelves and hear reviews on the newest reading gadgets. Brea and Mallory also offer advice on bookish problems. How do you climb out of a reading slump? How do you support authors while still getting books on the cheap? Where do you hide the bodies of the people who won’t stop talking while you’re trying to read? Mallory and Brea engage in a weekly discussion geared towards all kinds of book lovers -- no matter what you read or how you read it.

Episodes

Ep 259 - Your Main Book and Your Side Pieces - Reading Multiple Books At Once

Brea and Mallory talk about how to read multiple books at once, discuss buying different editions of books, and recommend retellings with Black protagonists. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store Sponsors - BetterHelp www.betterhelp.com/glasses Magic Spoon www.magicspoon.com/glasses CODE: GLASSES Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodreads Group Amazon Wish List Newsletter Libro.fm Book Slut Merch! Mallory’s UK Events...

Jun 09, 202239 minEp. 260

Ep 258 - The Best Way to Track Your Reading

Brea and Mallory discuss the best ways to track your reading, test out a wine glass for reading, and recommend historical sci fi. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store Sponsors - Tor NightFire Just Like Mother by Anne Heltzel Trade Coffee www.drinktrade.com/glasses Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodreads Group Amazon Wish List Newsletter Libro.fm Watch Brea’s Movie! Torn Hearts Spill Proof Cups Books Mentioned - T...

Jun 02, 202244 minEp. 259

Ep 257 - How to Find Books Like Your Favorite Media with Tade Thompson

Brea and Mallory talk about how to find books like your favorite shows and movies, interview Tade Thompson, and discuss scary reads! Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store Sponsors - Tor Books Just like Mother by Anne Heltzel Storyworth Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodreads Group Amazon Wish List Newsletter Libro.fm Watch Brea’s New Movie! Tade Thompson’s new book! Pre Order Tade Thompson’s upcoming book Books Me...

May 26, 202248 minEp. 258

Ep 256 - Cozy but also Spicy - Who Makes the Genre Rules? With Glory Edim

Brea and Mallory discuss genre rules and interview Glory Edim, founder of Well Read Black Girl! Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store Sponsors - BetterHelp Curiosity Stream CODE: GLASSES Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodreads Group Amazon Wish List Newsletter Libro.fm Well-Read Black Girl Well-Read Black Girl Podcast On Girlhood: 15 Stories from the Well-Read Black Girl Library - Glory Edim Books Mentioned - The ...

May 19, 202238 minEp. 257

Ep 255 - Book Rex for AAPI Heritage Month

Brea and Mallory recommend books by AAPI authors, have a special guest on to review some book tech, and talk about what to do when you see a book in a store ahead of its pub date. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store Asian American Pacific Islander Month https://asianpacificheritage.gov/ Sponsors - Dipsea GreenChef CODE: GLASSES130 Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodreads Group Amazon Wish List Newsletter Libro.fm...

May 12, 202235 minEp. 256

Ep 254 - Weird Reader Behavior - Is It Really That Weird?

Brea and Mallory talk about weird reader quirks, debate voting in book awards, and recommend ghoul books. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Join the MaxFunDrive! Twitch Link for Tonight - twitch.tv/readingglassespodcast Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodreads Group Amazon Wish List Newsletter Libro.fm Books Mentioned - Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr What Moves the Dead by T. Kingfisher She Who Became the Sun by Shelley Parker-Chan Horrorstor by Grad...

May 05, 202241 minEp. 255

Ep 253 - Genre Curious? How To Try A Genre You’ve Never Read Before

Brea and Mallory discuss starting a genre you’ve never tried before and recommend books to help with a reading hangover. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store MaxFunDrive! www.maximumfun.org/join Send proof of your membership to readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com to get a personalized book recommendation and access to our Slack channel! Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodreads Group Amazon Wish List Newsletter ...

Apr 28, 202238 minEp. 254

Ep 252 - Mighty Morphin’ Authors - Why Authors Use Pen Names

Brea and Mallory discuss why some authors use pen names, recommend book tracking apps, and talk abouts books that showcase emotional communication. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store Sponsors - BetterHelp www.betterhelp.com/GLASSES Microdose Gummies Ever tried Microdosing? Visit Microdose.com and use GLASSES for 30% off + Free Shipping Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodreads Group Amazon Wish List Newsletter Li...

Apr 21, 202237 minEp. 253

Ep 251 - Don’t Forget the Barbarians - Reading the First in a Series

Brea and Mallory talk about reading book series, how to read scary books when you live alone, and recommend books set in Scotland. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store Sponsors - Dipsea Microdose Gummies Ever tried Microdosing? Visit Microdose.com and use GLASSES for 30% off + Free Shipping Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodreads Group Amazon Wish List Newsletter Libro.fm BookCrossing Books Mentioned - Sundial by...

Apr 14, 202241 minEp. 251

Ep 250 - No More New Buttholes - What To Do When You Hated A Book

Brea and Mallory talk about what to do when you hate a book, review some annotating pens, and recommend enemies to lovers books! Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store Sponsors - GreenChef CODE: GLASSES130 Microdose Gummies Ever tried Microdosing? Visit Microdose.com and use GLASSES for 30% off + Free Shipping Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodreads Group Amazon Wish List Newsletter Libro.fm Pens Tested: The Micron...

Apr 07, 202239 minEp. 250

Ep 249 - What’s the Ideal Amount of Time to Read For?

Brea and Mallory talk about the ideal amount of time to read for, recommend YA books, and discuss re-reading. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store Sponsors - Microdose Gummies CODE: GLASSES Native CODE: GLASSES Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodreads Group Amazon Wish List Newsletter Libro.fm Reading Science Episode Books Mentioned - One for All by Lillie Lainoff A Skinful of Shadows by Frances Hardinge The Gunsl...

Mar 31, 202234 minEp. 249

Ep 248 - Slow Readers and Fast Eaters

Brea and Mallory talk about different reading speeds and whether or not it matters. They also review bluetooth speakers for audiobooks and recommend books with Sarah protagonists. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store Sponsors - Curology Warby Parker Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodreads Group Amazon Wish List Newsletter Libro.fm Bluetooth Speaker Books Mentioned - The Mad Scientist’s Daughter by Cassandra Rose ...

Mar 24, 202240 minEp. 248

Ep 247 - Do Visual Novels Count as Books?

Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store Sponsors - BetterHelp Dipsea Stories Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodreads Group Amazon Wish List Newsletter Libro.fm Games Tested: Year Walk, What Remains of Edith Finch, Device 6, Doki Doki Literature Club Books Mentioned - Anthem by Noah Hawley Unmasked by Lorien Lawrence A Marvellous Light by Freya Marske The Ballad of Black Tom by Victor LaValle Get in Trouble by Kelly ...

Mar 17, 202242 minEp. 247

Ep 246 -Talking Bears and Long Roads - Finding Very Specific Books with Sara Gran!

Brea and Mallory talk about how to find books with very specific wheelhouse items, interview Sara Gran, and recommend books that mix genres. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store Sponsors - GreenChef CODE: GLASSES130 Tor Nightfire Sundial by Catriona Ward Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodreads Group Amazon Wish List Newsletter Libro.fm Sara Gran The Book of the Most Precious Substance by Sara Gran Books Mentioned...

Mar 10, 202239 minEp. 246

Ep 245 - Being a Reader is So Sexy - Reader/Non Reader Couples

Brea and Mallory talk about life with a significant other who doesn’t read and interview Tom Merritt to get his thoughts on the subject! Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store Sponsors - Lumi Labs Code: GLASSES Nightfire Sundial by Catriona Ward Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodreads Group Amazon Wish List Newsletter Libro.fm Tom Merritt Books Mentioned - How to Slowly Kill Yourself and Others in America by Kiese ...

Mar 03, 202245 minEp. 245

Ep 244 - Why Am I Reading This Book?!

Brea and Mallory talk about that weird reading feeling - “why am I reading this book?!” They also give advice on getting rid of academic books and recommend books to read before you fall asleep. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store Sponsors - Betterhelp Microdose Gummies CODE: GLASSES Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodreads Group Amazon Wish List Newsletter Libro.fm Books Mentioned - God Country by Donny Cates an...

Feb 24, 202237 minEp. 244

Ep 243 - Are You Shelfrighteous? Bookklempt? Specific Words for Reader Feelings

Brea and Mallory discuss some specific words for reader feelings, review bookmarks, and give advice on feeling intimidated by your favorite author’s writing. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store Sponsors - Curology Dipsea Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodreads Group Amazon Wish List Newsletter Libro.fm Books Mentioned - The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon by Stephen King Road of Bones by Christopher Golden...

Feb 17, 202249 minEp. 243

Ep 242 - Queer Romances for Valentine’s Day!

Brea and Mallory recommend queer romances for Valentine’s day, discuss eReaders for kids, and talk about mass market paperbacks. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store Sponsors - Greenchef CODE: GLASSES130 Lumi Labs CODE: GLASSES Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodreads Group Amazon Wish List Newsletter Libro.fm Poem of the Day Podcast Poem of the Day Newsletter Pocketbook InkPad Kindle Fire Kids Tablet Episode abou...

Feb 10, 202238 minEp. 242

Ep 241 - To Sleep or Not to Sleep - Should You Stay Up All Night with a Book?

Brea and Mallory discuss what to do when you want to stay up all night reading. Plus advice on grad school reading and recommendations for light dystopias! Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store Sponsors - Betabrand Native CODE: GLASSES LumiLabs CODE:GLASSES Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodreads Group Amazon Wish List Newsletter Libro.fm Books Mentioned - To Paradise by Hanya Yanagihara Luckenbooth by Jenni Fagan...

Feb 03, 202247 minEp. 241

Ep 240 - Don’t Bend The Space Rules - Unlikeable Characters and Mike Chen!

Brea and Mallory discuss unlikeable characters, recommend nerdy romance and interview author Mike Chen! Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store Sponsors - GreenChef www.greenchef.com/GLASSES CODE: GLASSES30 Evite www.evite.com/GLASSES Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodreads Group Amazon Wish List Newsletter Libro.fm Books Mentioned - The Girl Who Can Move Shit With Her Mind by Jackson Ford The Pallbearers Club by Pa...

Jan 27, 202244 minEp. 240

Ep 239 - How To Tie Your Shoes and Other Self Help Books

Brea and Mallory discuss what to get out of a self help book, talk about what to do when your wheelhouse intersects your doghouse, and review the greatest reading-snacking tool of all time. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store Sponsors - Soylent Code: GLASSES Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodreads Group Amazon Wish List Newsletter Libro.fm Shelbyville: An Original Stephen King RPG Snactiv Books Mentioned - Write...

Jan 20, 202243 minEp. 239

Ep 238 - What To Do With the Books You Got For Christmas

Brea and Mallory discuss what to do with the books you got for Christmas that you don’t want, recommend books for husbands, and offer help for dyslexic e-readers. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store Sponsors - Curology Dipsea Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodreads Group Amazon Wish List Newsletter Libro.fm Books Mentioned - Broken Places Outer Spaces by Nnedi Okorafor The Shadow Land by Elizabeth Kostova Echo P...

Jan 13, 202238 minEp. 238

Ep 237 - Reading Glasses Challenge 2022 and New Years Reader Resolutions

Brea and Mallory talk about 2022 reader resolutions, review book journals and reveal the 2022 Reading Glasses Challenge! Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store Sponsors - E-Vite Magic Spoon CODE: GLASSES Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodreads Group Amazon Wish List Newsletter Libro.fm Rhodia Notebook 2022 Reading Glasses Challenge Books Self Help Retelling The First of a Series AAPI Author Read a Book That’s Been ...

Jan 06, 202239 minEp. 237

Ep 236 - 2021 in Reading: Mom Books, Audiobooks and Virtual Events

Brea and Mallory discuss their 2021 reading lives and talk about book trends they saw this year. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store Sponsors - Soylent CODE: GLASSES Dipsea BetterHelp Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodreads Group Amazon Wish List Newsletter Libro.fm Skybrary Daryl the LAPL Librarian Reviews Books Mentioned - Wayward Son by Rainbow Rowell The Corpse Queen by Heather M. Herrman Remote Control by N...

Dec 30, 202156 minEp. 236

Ep 235 - Best Books of 2021!

Brea and Mallory talk about the best books of the year! Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store Sponsors - getAbstract Soylent CODE: GLASSES Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodreads Group Amazon Wish List Newsletter Libro.fm Books Mentioned - Plain Bad Heroines by emily m. danforth Hunting by Stars by Cherie Dimaline Miami Blues by Charles Willeford Mallory and Brea’s Best Books List The Cutting Season by Attica Lock...

Dec 16, 202156 minEp. 235

Ep 233 - Fonts, Margins and Deckled Edges, Oh My! Book Interiors with Lauren Panepinto

Brea and Mallory talk about book interiors and fonts with Lauren Panepinto! Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store Sponsors - Storyworth Soylent Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodreads Group Amazon Wish List Newsletter Libro.fm Mallory’s SF Event 12/14 Orbit Books Their Instagram Books Mentioned - Fuzz by Mary Roach The Memory Theater by Karin Tidbeck Girly Drinks by Mallory O’Meara Fancy Illustrated The Witcher! F...

Dec 09, 20211 hr 13 minEp. 234

Ep 232 - Pulling Books Out of a Hat - What Makes a Good Book Event

Brea and Mallory discuss what makes a good bookish event, recommend puzzle novels and talk about playlists for books. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store Sponsors - BetterHelp www.betterhelp.com/GLASSES Soylent www.soylent.com/GLASSES CODE: GLASSES Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodreads Group Amazon Wish List Newsletter Libro.fm Girly Drinks Events! Virtual with the Detroit Books and Authors Society SF Library ...

Dec 02, 202139 minEp. 233

Ep 231 - Trust Elves But Not Willy Wonka - Magic Food Books

Brea and Mallory finally talk about novels with magical food, review some unusual bookmarks and solve a Little Free Library dilemma. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store Sponsors - Dipsea www.dipseastories.com/GLASSES GreenChef www.greenchef.com/GLASSES125 CODE: GLASSES125 Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodreads Group Amazon Wish List Newsletter Libro.fm Mallory at SDCC Books Mentioned - The Lost Girls by Sonia H...

Nov 25, 202148 minEp. 232

Ep 230 - Robots, Werewolves and Weird Sh*t - Books for Native American Heritage Month

Brea and Mallory talk about books they love for Native American Heritage Month, review bookmarks for kids and solve an eReader problem. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store Sponsors - getAbstract Soylent Code: GLASSES Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodreads Group Amazon Wish List Newsletter Libro.fm Pens recommended by Brea’s Mom Micron Double Barrel Pin Clip Notebook Belts Muji Pens Mallory’s Talk/Cocktail Class...

Nov 18, 202137 minEp. 231

Ep 229 - 2021 Holiday Bookish Gift Guide

Brea and Mallory reveal their 2021 Holiday Bookish Gift Guide! Listen for tips on the best books and reading accessories for the readers in your life. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store Sponsors - Better Help Soylent Code:GLASSES Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodreads Group Amazon Wish List Newsletter Libro.fm Readathon! 11/14 9am-5pm PT #RGreadathon Join us on Instagram Live! Mallory’s Book Talk and Cocktail ...

Nov 11, 202149 minEp. 230