Book Talk, etc.
A book recommendation podcast that's bound to grow your TBR!
Episodes
278 episodes
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...
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 ...
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 ...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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, ...
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 ...
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...
📚 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...
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
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...
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....
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...
🌟 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...
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....
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
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...
❤️ 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...
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...