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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 289 - Busting an ExXxtreme Book Slump

Brea and Mallory help you bust the most extreme book slumps, finally review the automatic page turner for ereaders, and recommend audiobooks for the gym! Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store Sponsors - Green Chef www.greenchef.com/GLASSES60 CODE: GLASSES60 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 Newslett...

Jan 05, 202334 minEp. 291

Ep 288 - 2022 In Reading + 2023 Challenge!

Brea and Mallory wrap up 2022 in reading, check on their resolutions, and announce the 2023 Reading Glasses Challenge! Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store Sponsors - Soylent www.soylent.com/GLASSES CODE: 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 Libro.fm 2023 CHALLENGE...

Dec 29, 202235 minEp. 290

Ep 287 - Re-Upload! Best Books of the Year 2022!

Brea and Mallory announce their favorite books of 2022! Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store Sponsors - BetterHelp www.betterhelp.com/GLASSES Soylent www.soylent.com/GLASSES Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodreads Group Amazon Wish List Newsletter Libro.fm Books Mentioned - Well-Behaved Indian Women by Saumya Dave Babel by R.F. Kuang Our Best Books Of 2022 Unlikely Animals by Annie Harnett Rabbit Cake by Annie Ha...

Dec 22, 20221 hr 24 minEp. 289

Ep 286 - Snug as a Slug in a Rug - Cozy Reading Setups

Brea and Mallory discuss the best cozy reading set ups, test out the Rocketbook, and recommend non-boring literary fiction. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store Sponsors - Dipsea www.dipseastories.com/GLASSES Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodreads Group Amazon Wish List Newsletter Libro.fm Hooded Blankets Rocketbook Books Mentioned - Into Every Generation a Slayer is Born by Evan Ross Katz The Marvelous Land of ...

Dec 15, 202253 minEp. 287

Ep 285 - Tempted by the Fruit of a Cover - Special Editions with Lauren Panepinto!

Brea and Mallory discuss special editions of books, interview Lauren Panepinto of Orbit Books about them, and recommend books with hard magic systems. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store Sponsors - Storyworth www.storyworth.com/GLASSES Milk Bar www.milkbarstore.com/GLASSES Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodreads Group Amazon Wish List Newsletter Libro.fm Lauren Panepinto Sexy Sword Lesbian Cover Books Mentioned ...

Dec 08, 202259 minEp. 286

Ep 284 - Reading Books and Watching Their Adaptations

Brea and Mallory discuss reading books and watching their adaptations, talk about what makes a good bookstore shelf talker, and recommend setting-as-a-character books. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store Sponsors - Soylent www.soylent.com/GLASSES Code: GLASSES Ritual www.ritual.com/GLASSES Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodreads Group Amazon Wish List Newsletter Libro.fm Books Mentioned - Demon Copperhead by Bar...

Dec 01, 202242 minEp. 285

Ep 283 - Baby Got Backlist - Frontlist vs Backlist Books

Brea and Mallory discuss what it means for a book to be frontlist, or backlist. They also review a reading challenge kit and recommend breakup books. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store Sponsors - Storyworth www.storyworth.com/GLASSES Soylent www.soylent.com/GLASSES CODE: GLASSES Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodreads Group Amazon Wish List Newsletter Libro.fm Books Mentioned - Stolen Focus by Johann Hari Which...

Nov 24, 202248 minEp. 284

Ep 282 - Book Aesthetics - Jackets and Fancy Edges Galore

Brea and Mallory discuss book extras like sprayed edges and alternative book jackets, plus they solve a problem about communal books, and recommend fantasy with bisexual protagonists. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store Sponsors - BetterHelp www.betterhelp.com/GLASSES Dipsea www.dipseastories.com/GLASSES Milk Bar www.milkbarstore.com/GLASSES Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodreads Group Amazon Wish List Newslett...

Nov 17, 202245 minEp. 283

Ep 281 - How To Figure Out Your Reading Doorway, and Travis Baldree!

Brea and Mallory help you figure out your reading doorway, interview Legends and Lattes author Travis Baldree, and recommend books for new sci fi readers. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodreads Group Amazon Wish List Newsletter Libro.fm Travis Baldree Legends and Lattes L&L Audiobook More Travis Audiobooks Books Mentioned - Storyteller’s Death by Ann Dávila Cardinal The Hero ...

Nov 10, 202243 minEp. 282

Ep 280 - Using Palate Cleanser Books To Refresh Your Brain

Brea and Mallory discuss palate cleanser books, test out waterproof book bags for the beach, and recommend break up books. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store Sponsors - Soylent www.soylent.com/GLASSES CODE: GLASSES Ritual www.ritual.com/GLASSES Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodreads Group Amazon Wish List Newsletter Libro.fm Wet Bags eReader Bag Books Mentioned - Our Missing Hearts by Celeste Ng The Dark Betwe...

Nov 03, 202244 minEp. 281

Ep 279 - Halloween Sporror Special with Clay McLeod Chapman!

Brea and Mallory talk about sporror (mushroom horror) for Halloween! They also interview Clay McLeod Chapman about why mushrooms are scary, and give advice on reviewing books you don’t like by authors you want to support. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store Sponsors - Soylent www.soylent.com/GLASSES CODE: GLASSES Ritual www.ritual.com/GLASSES Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodreads Group Amazon Wish List Newslet...

Oct 27, 202255 minEp. 280

Ep 278 - Soup, Bonfires, and Sweaters - Autumnal Books Galore with Lev Rosen!

Brea and Mallory recommend autumnal books, interview author Lev AC Rosen, and debate how to organize your digital book library. 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 Libro.fm Readathon 10/...

Oct 20, 202259 minEp. 279

Ep 277 - Be A Book Reaper - How To Deal with Reading FOMO

Brea and Mallory discuss a huge reader woe - book FOMO. Plus, an interview with Andy Marino, and book recommendations set in South America! Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store Sponsors - GreenChef www.greenchef.com/GLASSES135 CODE: GLASSES135 Dipsea www.dipseastories.com/GLASSES Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodreads Group Amazon Wish List Newsletter Libro.fm Halloween Readathon 10/23 Flyaway by Kathleen Jennin...

Oct 13, 20221 hr 3 minEp. 278

Ep 276 - Get Out Your Wool Socks - Cozy Reads

Brea and Mallory discuss cozy books, test out some metal bookmarks, and give advice for reading difficult subject matter with a book club. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store Sponsors - Storyworth www.storyworth.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 Halloween Readathon 10/23 Flyaway by Kathleen Jennings ...

Oct 06, 202252 minEp. 277

Ep 275 - No Pamphlets! The Best Way to Mail Books

Brea and Mallory talk about the best way to mail books, interview author Ben Acker, and give advice on the best place to review books online! Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store Sponsors - Green Chef www.greenchef.com/GLASSES135 Code: GLASSES135 Soylent www.soylent.com/GLASSES Code: GLASSES Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodreads Group Amazon Wish List Newsletter Libro.fm Readathon 10/23 Flyaway by Kathleen Jenn...

Sep 29, 202251 minEp. 276

Ep 274 - Ask Someone What They’re Reading

Brea and Mallory tick off another box on the 2022 Reading Glasses Challenge - ask someone what they’re reading. Plus, they talk about introductions in books and recommend titles with ADHD protagonists! Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store Sponsors - Better Help 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 ...

Sep 22, 202237 minEp. 275

Ep 273 - Bookstores - When You’re Here You’re Family

Brea and Mallory discuss navigating bookstores, interview Rachael Conrad from Print Bookstore, and recommend goofy mystery books. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store Sponsors - Dipsea www.dipseastories.com/GLASSES 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 Books Mentioned - The Measure ...

Sep 15, 202255 minEp. 274

Ep 272 - Dick Lit and Gendered Books with Constance Wu

Brea and Mallory discuss gendered books with special guest Constance Wu! Plus, they give out advice on beating distractions and finishing books. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store Sponsors - GreenChef www.greenchef.com/glasses135 CODE: GLASSES135 Microdose Gummies Ever tried Microdosing? Visit Microdose.com and use GLASSES for 30% off + Free Shipping Links - Making a Scene by Constance Wu Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses ...

Sep 08, 20221 hr 6 minEp. 273

Ep 271 - Flat Bottomed Bags Make the Bookish World Go Round

Brea and Mallory discuss the ideal book bag, interview author Kelly J Ford, and give advice on a library card dilemma. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store Sponsors - Ever tried Microdosing? Visit Microdose.com and use GLASSES for 30% off + Free Shipping Soylent www.soylent.com/GLASSES CODE: GLASSES Storyfest www.westportlibrary.org Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodreads Group Amazon Wish List Newsletter Libro.f...

Sep 01, 20221 hr 3 minEp. 272

Ep 270 - How To Retain More of What You Read

Brea and Mallory discuss tips for remembering more of what you read, talk about their favorite book lights, and recommend books that feature engineers and machinery! Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store Sponsors - Storyfest! https://westportlibrary.org/ 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 Libr...

Aug 25, 202239 minEp. 271

Ep 269 - Read Like You’ve Never Been Hurt Before - Unfinished Series

Brea and Mallory discuss a big reader dilemma - should you wait until a series is published before you finish reading it? Plus, recommendations for how to find cozy romance. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store Sponsors - 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 Hammock and Stand https...

Aug 18, 202239 minEp. 270

Ep 268 - Don’t Have a Baby With This Book - Changing Reading Tastes

Brea and Mallory discuss the ways your reading tastes change over time, give advice on making books scarier, and recommend scary novels! Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store Sponsors - GreenChef www.greenchef.com/GLASSES135 CODE: GLASSES135 Dipsea www.dipseastories.com/GLASSES Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodreads Group Amazon Wish List Newsletter Libro.fm Books Mentioned - Upgrade by Blake Crouch Lobizona by R...

Aug 11, 202237 minEp. 269

Ep 267 - Don’t Get a Sunburn on Your Book - Tips for Outside Reading

Brea and Mallory offer tips for summer reading outside, ask librarians how to combat book banning, and recommend middle grade horror books! Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store Sponsors - Magic Spoon www.magicspoon.com/GLASSES CODE: 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 Newsl...

Aug 04, 202250 minEp. 268

Ep 266 - The Best and Worst Reading Positions

Brea and Mallory talk about reading posture, give tips for moving with books, and recommend books to read while recovering surgery. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store Sponsors - Magic Spoon www.magicspoon.com/GLASSES code: GLASSES Trade Coffee www.drinktrade.com/GLASSES Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodreads Group Amazon Wish List Newsletter Libro.fm Books Mentioned - The Cabinet by Un-Su Kim, translated by Se...

Jul 28, 202238 minEp. 267

Ep 265 - Like Cover Songs but Books - Why People Love Retellings

Brea and Mallory talk about why people love retellings so much, review a book cart, and discuss how to log a book you’ve read in two different years. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store Sponsors - BetterHelp www.betterhelp.com/GLASSES Nightfire by Tor What Moves the Dead Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodreads Group Amazon Wish List Newsletter Libro.fm Book Cart Mallory’s UK Events! Summer Readathon: 8/21 Torn H...

Jul 21, 202243 minEp. 266

Ep 264 - How To Get in the Mood to Read

Brea and Mallory give tips on getting yourself in the mood to read, talk about what counts as a series, and recommend Mexican Gothic readalikes! Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store Sponsors - Dipsea www.dipseastories.com/GLASSES What Moves the Dead by T. Kingfisher https://tornightfire.com/catalog/what-moves-the-dead-t-kingfisher/ Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodreads Group Amazon Wish List Newsletter Libro.fm...

Jul 14, 202239 minEp. 265

Ep 263 - Extreme Cottagecore - Amish Romances

Brea and Mallory discuss Amish romance novels, talk about what to do when your pets won’t let you read, and recommend audio graphic novels! Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store Sponsors - GreenChef www.greenchef.com/GLASSES135 CODE: GLASSES135 Trade Coffee www.drinktrade.com/GLASSES Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodreads Group Amazon Wish List Newsletter Libro.fm Tom Merritt’s New Podcast https://shows.acast.com...

Jul 07, 202247 minEp. 264

Ep 262 - Best Books of the Year So Far!

Brea and Mallory discuss their favorite books of 2022 that were released from January to June, and solve a tricky reader problem about large print books. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store Sponsors - Ever tried Microdosing? Visit Microdose.com and use GLASSES for 30% off + Free Shipping. Magic Spoon www.magicspoon.com/GLASSES CODE: GLASSES Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodreads Group Amazon Wish List Newslette...

Jun 30, 202247 minEp. 263

Ep 261 - Not Beige - Book Apps You Need!

Brea and Mallory test out a ton of book apps and tell you the best ones! Also, they recommend books with autistic protagonists. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store Sponsors - BetterHelp www.betterhelp.com/GLASSES 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 Apps Tested: Storygraph Bookly ...

Jun 23, 202249 minEp. 262

Ep 260 - Books with a Tan Line - Preserving Your Books and eReaders

Brea and Mallory talk about how to preserve your print books and eReaders, review some cute bookmarks, and recommend books with bisexual protagonists. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store Sponsors - GreenChef www.greenchef.com/GLASSES130 Code: GLASSES130 Dipsea www.dipseastories.com/GLASSES Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodreads Group Amazon Wish List Newsletter Libro.fm Mallory’s UK Tour! Sprout Bookmarks Books...

Jun 16, 202242 minEp. 261