
Book Talk, etc.
A book recommendation podcast that's bound to grow your TBR!
Episodes
195 episodes
BookTalk Does BookTok!
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 commerci...
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Episode 193
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1:05:49

Easily Distracted by New Releases and Defending Our Book Collections
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 freed...
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Episode 191
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59:40

Once Upon A First Sentence
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 ...
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Episode 190
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52:15

March Books on the Radar (2025)
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 comm...
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Episode 190
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52:13

Literary FOMO and Reading Books We Missed Last Year
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 ...
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Episode 189
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1:05:27

Easily Distracted by New Releases and What it Means to Be Well-Read
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 exp...
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Episode 188
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52:48

What Makes a Great Audiobook and Choosing Books by Our Favorite Narrators
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 ...
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Episode 187
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56:57

February Books on the Radar (2025)
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...
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Episode 186
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40:19

Easily Distracted by New Releases (January 2025) + Our Favorite Bookish Resources
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 trus...
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Episode 185
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51:07

A Chat with Nadia from The StoryGraph!
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...
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Episode 184
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1:19:19

January Books on the Radar (2025)
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 ...
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Episode 183
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47:31

Book Talk Etc.’s Best Books of 2024: Our Favorite Reads of the Year
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 ...
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Episode 182
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1:05:31

Our Under, Over, and Appropriately Hyped Books of 2024
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 comme...
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Episode 181
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1:15:50

Book Talk Etc. Does Celebrity Book Club!
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.<...
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Episode 180
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1:00:05

Reading Out of Our Comfort Zone
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 sta...
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Episode 179
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1:06:31

Netgalley November, Kindle Tips and Tricks, and All Things Digital Reading
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 ...
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Episode 178
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1:05:34

Gateway to Nonfiction: A Chat with Traci Thomas from The Stacks
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...
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Episode 177
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1:16:49

Easily Distracted by New Releases (Nov. & Dec. 2024) + End of Year Reading Plans
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 enjo...
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Episode 176
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52:27

The Spectrum of Suspense and Reading Literary Mysteries
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 ...
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Episode 175
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58:40

November and December Books on the Radar
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 ...
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Episode 174
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46:33

Reading our Feelings and Navigating the Chaos of Mood Reading
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 commerci...
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Episode 173
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56:25

Secrets, Scholars, and the Dark Side of Academia
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 ...
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Episode 172
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55:07

Easily Distracted by New Releases (October 2024) + Tackling Those Pesky Reading Slumps
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 the...
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Episode 171
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59:41

Ghosts, Ghouls, and Great Books to Add to Your Horror TBR
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 w...
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Episode 170
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57:23

October Books on the Radar + A Reading Check In
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 anticipa...
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Episode 169
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50:18
