Book Talk, etc.
A book recommendation podcast that's bound to grow your TBR!
Episodes
250 episodes
Bookstore Browse: Tina and Hannah Read Bookseller Recommendations
In Episode 248 of Book Talk Etc., Tina and Hannah read books that have been recommended by booksellers through our regular series, Bookstore Browse.If you enjoy this commercial-free podcast, consider supporting us on Patreon! Your member...
Easily Distracted by New Releases & Vetting Books for Our Reading Lists
In Episode 247 of Book Talk Etc., Tina and Hannah read some new releases as well as discuss how they decide what they are going to read, how they vet books before reading them + how reading book reviews transforms our own reading experiences.
Reading YOUR Book Recommendations + Tips on How to Recommend Books to Readers
In Episode 246 of Book Talk Etc., Tina and Hannah read books that their patrons pushed them to finally read! In this episode we also talk about recommending books – reader to reader – and tips on how to give a great book recommendation.I...
April Books on the Radar (2026)
In Episode 245 of Book Talk Etc., Tina and Hannah share some new book releases that they are excited about, coming out in April.If you enjoy this commercial-free podcast, consider supporting us on Patreon! Your membership includes access...
How Bookstores Build Community with Terresa from Black Garnet Books
In Episode 244 of Book Talk Etc., Tina and Hannah sit down with Terresa from the indie bookstore Black Garnet Books. In this episode, we step inside an indie bookstore, exploring the role independent bookstores play in shaping local reading com...
Easily Distracted by New Releases + How Expectations Impact Reading Experience
In Episode 243 of Book Talk Etc., Tina and Hannah read through some new releases! We also discuss bookish expectations and whether or not they ruin the reading experience, our role as reviewers, and what we can do about bookish hype as readers....
Exploring Under the Radar Celebrity Book Clubs!
In Episode 242 of Book Talk Etc., Tina and Hannah dive into some lesser known celebrity book clubs! We chat about which book clubs lean into our reading tastes, and the value of chatting books with a group of readers.If you enjoy this co...
March Books on the Radar (2026)
In Episode 241 of Book Talk Etc., Tina and Hannah chat with one another about some books coming out in March that they've got on their reading radar. March is packed full of some awesome books, so get excited to add even more books to your alre...
Bookstore Browse: Inside Wonderland Books with Gayle
In Episode 240 of Book Talk Etc., Tina and Hannah sit down with Gayle from the indie bookstore Wonderland Books in Bethesda, MD. In this episode, we step inside an indie bookstore, exploring the role independent bookstores play in shaping local...
Easily Distracted by New Releases & Coming Clean On Bad Bookish Behavior
In Episode 239 of Book Talk Etc., Tina and Hannah come clean about some of their “bad” bookish behaviors, and chat through their thoughts on some new releases they’ve read recently.If you enjoy this commercial-free podcast, consider supp...
Tina and Hannah’s All-Time Favorite Thrillers & Romances
Looking for the best thriller and romance books of all time? In episode 238 of Book Talk Etc., Tina and Hannah share the thrillers and romances they recommend again and again, as well as discuss books that fall into the niche sub-genre that ble...
February Books on the Radar (2026)
In Episode 237 of Book Talk Etc., Tina and Hannah share the February releases currently on their reading radars.If you enjoy our commercial-free podcast, consider supporting us on Patreon! Your membership includes access to bonus episode...
Bookstore Browse: Inside This Is a Bookstore & BookBug with Joanna
In Episode 236 of Book Talk Etc., Tina and Hannah sit down with Joanna from the indie bookstore This Is a Bookstore & BookBug in Kalamazoo, Michigan. In this episode, we step inside an indie bookstore with Joanna from This Is a Bookstore &a...
Easily Distracted by New Releases + Thoughts on Negative Book Reviews
In Episode 235 of Book Talk Etc., Tina & Hannah discuss their thoughts on some new book releases as well as chat through their feelings on negative book reviews.If you enjoy our commercial-free podcast, please consider supporting us ...
Tackling the Book Talk Etc. Reading Challenge Prompts
In Episode 234 of Book Talk Etc., Tina & Hannah chat about the Book Talk Etc., reading challenge for 2026 and bring books that meet the challenge prompts.If you enjoy our commercial-free podcast, please consider supporting us on Patr...
January Books on the Radar (2026)
In Episode 233 of Book Talk Etc., Tina & Hannah discuss January books on the radar! It’s a new year of reading and there are so many great books coming out this year–we’re excited to get started!If you enjoy our commercial-free podca...
Book Talk Etc.'s Best Books of 2025!
In Episode 232 of Book Talk Etc., Tina & Hannah share our favorite books of 2025!Loving LatelyMe Snarky (T)Cult...
Our Under, Over, and Appropriately Hyped Books of 2025!
In Episode 231 of Book Talk Etc., Tina & Hannah discuss the books that they personally deemed under, over and appropriately hyped for 2025 book releases!If you enjoy our commercial-free podcast, please consider supporting us on Patre...
Easily Distracted by New Releases + Our Bookish Ins and Outs for 2026
In Episode 230 of Book Talk Etc., Tina & Hannah discuss their thoughts on some new releases that they have read recently, and also dive into their bookish related ins and outs for 2026!If you enjoy our commercial-free podcast, please...
Inside the Goodreads Choice Awards and Tina’s Mystery & Thriller Reading Challenge
In Episode 229 of Book Talk Etc., Tina & Hannah talk about the Goodreads Choice Awards! Tina talks a little bit about her experience reading through the mystery and thriller nominations, and we discuss the pros and cons of the awards and ho...
Tackling Our TBR Piles as We Close Out 2025 Reading
In Episode 228 of Book Talk Etc., Tina & Hannah talk about the books they are wanting to read before the end of the year, and sharing some goals they have as 2026 looms around the corner!If you enjoy our commercial-free podcast, plea...
Easily Distracted by New Releases + Prepping for Winter Reading
In Episode 227 of Book Talk Etc., Tina & Hannah discuss some new releases that they have read recently, as well as chat through some of their winter reading plans.If you enjoy our commercial-free podcast, please consider supporting u...
Reading Modern Myths, Timeless Retellings, and Books Rooted in Folklore
In Episode 226 of Book Talk Etc., Tina & Hannah talk about books that tackle retellings of old classics, folklore, and mythology.If you enjoy our commercial-free podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon! Your membership will...
November and December Books on the Radar (2025)
In Episode 225 of Book Talk Etc., Tina & Hannah chat about books coming out in November and December that they are excited about.If you enjoy our commercial-free podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon! Your membership will...
What Makes a Favorite Author + Returning to the Authors We Love 💟
In Episode 224 of Book Talk Etc., Tina & Hannah chat about what makes an author an official favorite, share the writers they absolutely adore, and talk about the authors whose entire catalogs they still want to complete.If you enjoy ...