Book Talk, etc.
A book recommendation podcast that's bound to grow your TBR!
Episodes
172 episodes
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
Reading Low Rated Books + Recommending Our Favorite Hidden Gems
In Episode 168 of Book Talk, Etc., join Tina and Hannah for a discussion on books with low ratings! Today, we are sharing our thoughts on how low ratings influence our reading choices, the value of thoughtful reviews, and even some limitations ...
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Episode 168
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1:07:18
Easily Distracted By New Releases (September 2024) + A Chat About Seasonal Reading
In Episode 167 of Book Talk, Etc., join Tina and Hannah for a discussion on seasonal reading! With the cooler months approaching in the northern hemisphere, we are gearing up for a new season of reading. We'll explore how our reading habits shi...
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Episode 167
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47:04
The Art of Book Annotating: Tips, Methods, and Our Most Annotated Reads!
In Episode 166 of Book Talk, Etc., join Tina and Hannah for a discussion on book annotating! We talk about our annotating history, the purpose of annotating, methods we use, and our most annotated books! This episode is full of amazing book rec...
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Episode 166
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1:06:22
September Books on the Radar + A Chat About Spoilers
In Episode 165 of Book Talk, Etc., join Tina and Hannah for a lively discussion of September Books on the Radar! Discover the titles we're eagerly awaiting and why they've caught our attention. We'll also delve into the topic of book spoilers, ...
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Episode 165
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57:17
The Impact of Public Reading on Book Browsing
In Episode 164 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah talk about the impact that public reading has had on their reading lives - especially as it pertains to browsing books at our local libraries, browsing the shelves at our local bookstores, and ...
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Episode 164
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1:04:23
Easily Distracted By New Releases (August 2024)
In Episode 163 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah talk about new book releases that they have read and what they thought of them. For this week’s Book Talk, Tina and Hannah discuss debut novels, plus some of their favorite debuts of the year s...
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📚 For the Love of Little Free Libraries 📚
In Episode 162 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah talk about Little Free Libraries! We explore what these charming book-sharing boxes are all about, where you can find them, and why we've become such big fans. From sharing our personal experie...
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Episode 162
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57:33
August Books on the Radar + A Bookish AMA!
In Episode 161 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah talk about their August Books on the Radar as well as share “rapid fire” answers to your questions that were submitted for an AMA session of Book Talk.Loving Lately
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Episode 161
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59:26
In Our Comfort Zone
In Episode 160 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah talk about their comfort zone books! In this episode we discuss what we consider to be both our comfort zone books AND our comfort reads! We get into the bookish weeds with this one and explore...
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Episode 160
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Vacation Reading and Books to Take You Away
In Episode 159 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah talk about vacation reading. We discuss what kind of books we crave when we're on vacation, the unique challenges and joys of reading on the go, and crafting an ideal bookworm vacation....
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Episode 159
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50:47
Easily Distracted By New Releases (July 2024)
In Episode 158 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah share some new book releases that they have read and what they thought of them. For this week’s Book Talk, Tina and Hannah give each other some fun bookish “would you rather” questions!I...
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Episode 158
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54:11
🌟 Best Books of 2024 So Far 🌟
In episode 157 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah share their favorite books of the year so far. As well as sharing their top 5 best books, they share some fun bookish superlatives, 2024 reading statistics, and what they want their reading lif...
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Episode 157
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1:15:08
July Books on the Radar + Library Love!
In Episode 156 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah share their July books on the radar! They'll also be celebrating their love for local libraries and sharing some expert tips and tricks to help you get the most out of your library's resources....
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Episode 156
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57:46
Cli-Fi Chronicles: Exploring Climate Fiction
In Episode 155 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah dive into the world of climate fiction. What is cli-fi, and why are we drawn to these stories? **If you enjoy our commercial-free podcast, please consider
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Episode 155
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46:35
Easily Distracted By New Releases (June 2024)
Tina and Hannah are back with some thoughtful takes on recent reads in episode 154 of Book Talk, Etc. Get ready for a lively discussion as Tina pairs a hot new release with a beloved gem from the backlist and Hannah wrestles with her complicate...
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Episode 154
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53:47
❤️ Cover Love ❤️
In Episode 153 of Book Talk, Etc Tina and Hannah dive into current cover trends and spill the tea on must-reads they fell for based on the covers alone. They can't wait to share their thoughts on these books! **If you enjoy our commerci...
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Episode 153
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53:08
Summer Bonanza IV: 20 Books to Read This Summer!
In today’s episode of Book Talk, etc, we’re sharing 20 books to add to your summer reading lists with our fourth annual Summer Book Bonanza! If you enjoy our commercial-free podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon! Your m...
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Episode 152
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1:03:55
Easily Distracted By New Releases (May 2024)
If you enjoy our commercial-free podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon! Your membership will give you access to our exclusive Audiobook Guide and bonus episodes, including Books We DNFed and What's in the Mailbag. Plus, invites to m...
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Episode 151
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1:02:33
What Did I Just Read?
If you enjoy our commercial-free podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon! Your membership will give you access to our exclusive Audiobook Guide and bonus episodes, including Books We DNFed and What's in the Mailbag! Plus, invites to...
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Episode 150
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45:10
May Books on the Radar + Defining Our Reading Tastes
In Episode 149 of Book Talk, Etc Tina and Hannah dive into their reading preferences. Additionally May is bursting with promising releases. They can't wait to share what has them excited this month. **If you enjoy our commercial-f...
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Episode 149
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51:42
A Sneak Peek Into What's Coming to BTE
The show is off this week, but today Tina officially welcomes Hannah to the show. They chat about their vision for the show, what Hannah hopes to bring to the show, the genres she reads, and more.
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Our Favorites Over the Past 3 Years + Renee Says Goodbye
In Episode 148 of Book Talk, Etc (Renee’s last episode), Tina and Renee reminisce about their podcasting journey. They share what they've been loving lately, their latest reads, and have book talk about favorite episodes and loving lately's. If...
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Episode 148
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1:08:49
First Quarter Reading Check-In + Welcoming New Co-Host Hannah
In Episode 147 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Renee welcome new co-host Hannah. They share what they've been loving lately, their latest reads, and have book talk about their first quarter reading. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to FOLLOW/SUB...
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Episode 147
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