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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 348 - The Best Book Organization Systems

Brea and Mallory discuss the best ways to organize your books, do an in depth review of Storygraph, and recommend experimental novels. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store Sponsor - Mosh www.moshlife.com/GLASSES Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodreads Group Amazon Wish List Newsletter Libro.fm To join our Slack channel, email us proof of your Reading-Glasses-supporting Maximum Fun membership! www.maximumfun.org/j...

Feb 29, 202436 minEp. 351

Ep 347 - Perks and Tricks for eReaders!

Brea and Mallory discuss the perks of eReaders, give advice on gifting books, and recommend authors with big backlists. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store Sponsors - Dipsea www.dipseastories.com/GLASSES Miracle Made www.trymiracle.com/CODE CODE: GLASSES Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodreads Group Amazon Wish List Newsletter Libro.fm To join our Slack channel, email us proof of your Reading-Glasses-supporting ...

Feb 22, 202443 minEp. 350

Ep 346 - Book Buying vs Book Reading, Plus Mike Chen!

Brea and Mallory discuss the differences between book buying and book reading, interview Glasser favorite Mike Chen, and recommend underwater disaster books! Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store Sponsors - Pair Eyewear www.paireyewear.com CODE: GLASSES Microdose Gummies www.microdose.com CODE: GLASSES Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodreads Group Amazon Wish List Newsletter Libro.fm To join our Slack channel, ema...

Feb 15, 202451 minEp. 349

Ep 345 - The State of the Readers - Reading One Percenters

Brea and Mallory discuss the state of reading today, plus give advice on talking about spicy reads and recommend translated books. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store Sponsors - Miracle Made www.trymiracle.com/GLASSES CODE: GLASSES Earth Breeze www.earthbreeze.com/GLASSES Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodreads Group Amazon Wish List Newsletter Libro.fm To join our Slack channel, email us proof of your Reading-G...

Feb 08, 202447 minEp. 348

Ep 344 - Varmints & Marmots - Books by Nonbinary Authors

Brea and Mallory tick off a box on the 2024 Reading Glasses Challlenge - read a book by a nonbinary author! Plus, a test of a multipage bookmark, and advice on recommending older books. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store Sponsors - GreenChef www.greenchef.com/60GLASSES CODE: 60GLASSES Dipsea www.dipseastories.com/GLASSES Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodreads Group Amazon Wish List Newsletter Libro.fm To join ...

Feb 01, 202447 minEp. 347

Ep 343 - How to Find More Books You’ll Like

Brea and Mallory help you find books you’ll like, solve a problem about reading in a genre you write, and recommend good buddy reads. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store Sponsors - Microdose Gummies www.microdose.com CODE: GLASSES Magic Spoon www.magicspoon.com/GLASSES CODE: GLASSES Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodreads Group Amazon Wish List Newsletter Libro.fm To join our Slack channel, email us proof of you...

Jan 25, 202442 minEp. 346

Ep 342 - Making Physical Books Better (Or Cuter)

Brea and Mallory discuss ways to improve your print books, recommend gateway fantasy books, and give advice on getting the most from a used bookstore visit. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store Sponsors - Pair Eyewear www.paireyewear.com/GLASSES Earthbreeze www.earthbreeze.com/GLASSES Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodreads Group Amazon Wish List Newsletter Libro.fm Spine Training Video To join our Slack channel,...

Jan 18, 202436 minEp. 345

Ep 341 - Hot Genre Alert - Romantasy

Hot Genre Alert! Brea and Mallory talk about romantasy, plus reviews of a leather bookmark and advice on getting a book signed by the audiobook narrator. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store Sponsors - Mosh www.moshlife.com/GLASSES Dipsea www.dipseastories.com/GLASSES Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodreads Group Amazon Wish List Newsletter Libro.fm To join our Slack channel, email us proof of your Reading-Glasse...

Jan 11, 202437 minEp. 344

Ep 340 - Public Reader Number One - 2024 Reader Resolutions

Brea and Mallory discuss their old and new reader resolutions, and pick some of their most anticipated books of 2024! Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store Sponsors - GreenChef www.greenchef.com/60GLASSES CODE: 60GLASSES Microdose Gummies www.microdose.com CODE: GLASSES Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodreads Group Amazon Wish List Newsletter Libro.fm To join our Slack channel, email us proof of your Reading-Glass...

Jan 04, 202436 minEp. 343

Ep 339 - 2023 Challenge Review Plus 2024’s Challenge Reveal!

Brea and Mallory go over their 2023 Reading Glasses challenges, and announce the challenge for 2024! Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store Sponsors - Green Chef www.greenchef.com/60GLASSES CODE: 60GLASSES Soylent www.soylent.com/GLASSES CODE: GLASSES Warby Parker www.warbyparker.com/GLASSES Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodreads Group Amazon Wish List Newsletter Libro.fm To join our Slack channel, email us proof ...

Dec 21, 202340 minEp. 342

Ep 338 - Best Books of 2023!

Brea and Mallory pick their top books of the year! Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store Sponsors - Earthbreeze www.earthbreeze.com/GLASSES Pair Eyewear www.paireyewear.com/GLASSES Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodreads Group Amazon Wish List Newsletter Libro.fm To join our Slack channel, email us proof of your Reading-Glasses-supporting Maximum Fun membership! All Our Best Of on Bookshop.org! Books Mentioned - P...

Dec 14, 202359 minEp. 341

Ep 337 - 30 Minutes From Horny Town to Cozy Town - Reading Holiday Books

Brea and Mallory talk about reading holiday themed books, solve a book tech problem about reader pain, and give advice on reading in the middle of the night. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store Sponsors - GreenChef www.greenchef.com/60GLASSES CODE: 60GLASSES 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...

Dec 07, 202348 minEp. 340

Ep 336 - 2023 Holiday Bookish Gift Guide

Brea and Mallory talk about their picks for this year’s best gift books and bookish gifts! Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store Sponsors - Dipsea www.dipseastories.com/GLASSES Earth Breeze www.earthbreeze.com/GLASSES Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodreads Group Amazon Wish List Newsletter Libro.fm To join our Slack channel, email us proof of your Reading-Glasses-supporting Maximum Fun membership! www.maximumfun....

Nov 30, 202343 minEp. 339

Ep 335 - 3 Out of 8 Bears: Reading a Book Over a Long Period of Time

Brea and Mallory talk about reading one book over a long period of time, give advice on making friends with librarians, and recommend books to a librarian. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store Sponsors - Aura Frames www.auraframes.com Code: GLASSES ScentAir www.scentair.com Code: GLASSES Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodreads Group Amazon Wish List Newsletter Libro.fm To join our Slack channel, email us proof of...

Nov 23, 202339 minEp. 338

Ep 334 - Appeal Factors to Help You Find Better Books

Brea and Mallory talk about reading appeal factors, give advice on what to do when another author finishes a series you love, and recommend horror books with kissing. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store Sponsors - GreenChef www.greenchef.com/GLASSES250 CODE: GLASSES250 Dipsea www.dipseastories.com/GLASSES Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodreads Group Amazon Wish List Newsletter Libro.fm To join our Slack channel...

Nov 16, 202346 minEp. 337

Ep 333 - Sci Fi Books for Your Dads and Husbands

Brea and Mallory recommend sci fi books for all your dads, boyfriends, and husbands. They also solve a book dumping problem and give advice on being judgemental in your book club. 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 Pair Eyewear www.paireyewear.com/GLASSES Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodreads Group Amazon Wish L...

Nov 09, 202340 minEp. 336

Ep 332 - Become Liam Neeson - Getting Borrowed Books Back

Brea and Mallory give advice on getting borrowed books back, solve an audiobook tracking problem, and recommend lesbian sports romances! Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store Sponsors - ScentAir www.scentair.com CODE: GLASSES Miracle Made www.trymiracle.com/GLASSES CODE: GLASSES Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodreads Group Amazon Wish List Newsletter Libro.fm To join our Slack channel, email us proof of your Read...

Nov 02, 202342 minEp. 335

Ep 331 - How to Get Into New Book Formats

Brea and Mallory give advice on falling in love with other book formats, help you track anthologies, and recommend Antarctica horror. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store Sponsors - Dipsea www.dipseastories.com/GLASSES EarthBreeze www.earthbreeze.com/GLASSES Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodreads Group Amazon Wish List Newsletter Libro.fm To join our Slack channel, email us proof of your Reading-Glasses-supporti...

Oct 26, 202340 minEp. 334

Ep 330 - Readers Who Read… Too Much!

Brea and Mallory discuss what to do when you read… too much. Plus, advice on dumping buzzy books and recommendations for adventure mysteries! Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store Sponsors - GreenChef www.greenchef.com/60GLASSES CODE: 60GLASSES Pair Eyewear www.paireyewear.com/GLASSES Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodreads Group Amazon Wish List Newsletter Libro.fm To join our Slack channel, email us proof of you...

Oct 19, 202339 minEp. 333

Ep 329 - Hearing the Tinkling of the Fairies - Making Yourself Love a Genre

Brea and Mallory discuss whether or not you can make yourself love a genre, what to do when you hate Mylar book coverings, and good books to read for spooky season. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store Sponsors - Soylent www.soylent.com/GLASSES CODE: GLASSES ScentAir www.scentair.com CODE: GLASSES Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodreads Group Amazon Wish List Newsletter Libro.fm To join our Slack channel, email u...

Oct 12, 202339 minEp. 332

Ep 328 - Disabled Protagonists and Troublesome Dragons with Sharon Emmerichs!

Brea and Mallory tick off the final box on the 2023 Reading Glasses challenge: read a book with a disabled protagonist and interview author Sharon Emmerichs and Robert Carter, host of the accessibility podcast Tech Doctor. Plus, bonus book rex from Ariel Baska! 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 Dipsea www.dipseastories.com/GLASSES Links ...

Oct 05, 202359 minEp. 331

Ep 327 - Kill-dren and Stressed Out Parent Horror with Clay McLeod Chapman

Brea and Mallory finally talk about stressed out parent horror, interview author and friend of the show Clay McLeod Chapman, and give advice on what to do when your book club HATES your favorite book. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store Sponsors - Earth Breeze www.earthbreeze.com/GLASSES Warby Parker www.warbyparker.com/GLASSES Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodreads Group Amazon Wish List Newsletter Libro.fm To...

Sep 28, 20231 hr 4 minEp. 330

Ep 326 - Don’t Light Your Book on Fire - Getting Stickers Off of Books

Brea and Mallory test out the best ways to get stickers off of books, solve a stinky book problem, and recommend cyberpunk books. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store Sponsors - GreenChef www.greenchef.com/60GLASSES CODE: 60GLASSES Pair Eyewear www.paireyewear.com/GLASSES Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodreads Group Amazon Wish List Newsletter Libro.fm To join our Slack channel, email us proof of your Reading-Gl...

Sep 21, 202345 minEp. 329

Ep 325 - Haunted F*ckin Houses, Baby - Spooky Settings with Sarah Hollowell

Brea and Mallory discuss scary settings for books, interview Sarah Hollowell, and give advice on displaying a book when an author has changed their name. 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 To join our Slack channel, email us proof of your Reading-Glasses-supporting Maximum Fun membe...

Sep 14, 202359 minEp. 328

Ep 324 - Libraries Are So Cool - Attend a Library Event

Brea and Mallory tick off a box on the 2023 Reading Glasses Challenge - attend a library event! They also give advice on displaying zines and recommend queer middle grade horror. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store Sponsors - GreenChef www.greenchef.com/60GLASSES CODE: 60GLASSES Visit Microdose.com and use GLASSES for 30% off + Free Shipping Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodreads Group Amazon Wish List Newslett...

Sep 07, 202336 minEp. 327

Ep 323 - Too Many Hobbies, Too Many Vitamins - How to Balance Your Reading Life

Brea and Mallory discuss balancing reading with other hobbies, give advice on what to do when a bookstore sends you two of the same book, and recommending books for spooky season. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store Sponsors - EarthBreeze www.earthbreeze.com/GLASSES Dipsea www.dipseastories.com/GLASSES Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodreads Group Amazon Wish List Newsletter Libro.fm To join our Slack channel, e...

Aug 31, 202336 minEp. 326

Ep 322 - How to Get More From Audiobooks

Brea and Mallory help you get more from your audiobooks, debate if it’s okay to sell books bought at a library sale, and recommend books that will put you to sleep. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store Sponsors - Tor Books Thornhedge by T. Kingfisher Pair Eyewear www.paireyewear.com/GLASSES Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodreads Group Amazon Wish List Newsletter Libro.fm To join our Slack channel, email us proof...

Aug 24, 202344 minEp. 325

Ep 321 - How to Buy Books on Vacation

Brea and Mallory give tips for buying books on vacation, help a nail biting reader, and recommend horror romances. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store Sponsors - GreenChef www.greenchef.com/GLASSES50 CODE: GLASSES50 Dipsea www.dipseastories.com/GLASSES Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodreads Group Amazon Wish List Newsletter Libro.fm To join our Slack channel, email us proof of your Reading-Glasses-supporting Ma...

Aug 17, 202336 minEp. 324

Ep 320 - The Spoiler is Coming From Inside the Book!

Brea and Mallory discuss what to do when something in your wheelhouse is a spoiler! Plus, how many times should you renew a book at the library, and recommendations for sci fi audiobooks. 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 Miracle Made www.trymiracle.com/GLASSES Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodreads Group Amazon...

Aug 10, 202336 minEp. 323

Ep 319 - The Favorite Book of Someone You Love & Do AI Book Recommenders Work?

Brea and Mallory tick off a box on the 2023 Reading Challenge: read the favorite book of someone you love. They also investigate AI book recommenders and recommend genre books with protagonists that have real world skills! Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store Sponsors - Soylent www.soylent.com/glasses Code: GLASSES Dipsea www.dipseastories.com/glasses Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodreads Group Amazon Wish List...

Aug 03, 202340 minEp. 322