Send us a text 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 they are, how we navigate them, and tips for tackling one if you are feeling down in the book …

Send us a text 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 with recommendations for both newcomers and seasoned fans. If you enjoy our commercial-free …

Send us a text 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 anticipated new release. This episode is packed with bookish goodness, fun conversations about book…

Send us a text 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 of star ratings. You'll also hear about what we personally consider a "low rating," plus he…

Send us a text 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 shift with the seasons, what times of year energize our reading lives, and when we’re more pro…

Send us a text 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 recommendations, favorite products and great discussion - we hope you love this one as much as…

Send us a text 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, exploring what constitutes a spoiler, the topic of content warnings, and more. If you enjoy…

Send us a text 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 choosing which popular new releases we add to our overflowingTBR piles! If you enjoy our co…

Send us a text 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 so far! If you enjoy our commercial-free podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon! …

Send us a text 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 experiences of discovering bookish gems to discussing how we've made a conscious effort to seek th…

Send us a text 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 The Man with 1000 Kids FARBERWARE Build-a-Board Cutting Board with Compartments She’s In Her Apron - Youtube Channel L…

Send us a text 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 our favorite books, authors, and genres. Loving Lately Female Foodie (H) Mexican Street Co…

Send us a text 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. If you enjoy our commercial-free podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon! Your membershi…

Send us a text 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! If you enjoy our commercial-free podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon! Your membershi…

Send us a text 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 life to look like for the rest of the year. Loving Lately: Top Chef (T) Mollie Reads Book Club…

Send us a text 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. **If you enjoy our commercial-free podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon! Your…

Send us a text 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 supporting us on Patreon! Your membership will give you access to our exclusive bonus episodes, including Books We DNFed and What…

Send us a text 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 complicated feelings about a new thriller. **If you enjoy our commercial-free podcast, please conside…

Send us a text 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 commercial-free podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon! Your membership will give you access to …

Send us a text 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 membership will give you access to our exclusive Audiobook Guide and bonus episodes, including Even More …

Send us a text 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 monthly events like Mood Reader Happy Hour and Bookstore Browsing, and a private Facebook gr…

Send us a text 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 monthly events like Mood Reader Happy Hour and Bookstore Browsing, and a private Facebook gr…

Send us a text 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-free podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon! Your membership will give you access to our exclus…

Send us a text 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. Support the show Let's Connect... Email us at booktalketc@gmail Tina's TikTok , IG @tbretc Hannah's TikTok , IG @hanpickedbooks Jonathan I…

Send us a text 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 you enjoy this episode, be sure to FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE on your podcast app so you never miss …

Send us a text 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/SUBSCRIBE on your podcast app so you never miss an episode! **If you enjoy our commercial-free…

Send us a text In Episode 146 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Renee share their new release reads. They also share what they've been loving lately, their latest reads, and have book talk about book blurbs. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE on your podcast app so you never miss an episode! **If you enjoy our commercial-free podcast…

Send us a text In Episode 145 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Renee share books they’ve been meaning to read. They also share what they've been loving lately, their latest reads, and have book talk about why books stay on their tbr's. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE on your podcast app so you never miss an episode! **If you enjo…

Send us a text In Episode 144 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Renee share their anticipated April reads. They also share what they've been loving lately, their latest reads, and have book talk about upcoming show changes. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE on your podcast app so you never miss an episode! **If you enjoy our commerc…

Send us a text In Episode 143 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Renee share their recent reads by female authors. They also share what they've been loving lately, their latest reads, and have book talk about 10 of their favorite debuts. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE on your podcast app so you never miss an episode! **If you enjo…

Send us a text In Episode 142 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Renee share their recent new release reads. They also share what they've been loving lately, their latest reads, and have book talk about the state of their new release reading. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE on your podcast app so you never miss an episode! **If you…

Send us a text In Episode 141 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Renee share their bookstore browse reads. They also share what they've been loving lately, their latest reads, and have book talk about bookstore browsing. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE on your podcast app so you never miss an episode! **If you enjoy our commercial-…

Send us a text In Episode 140 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Renee share their anticipated March reads. They also share what they've been loving lately, their latest, and current reads. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE on your podcast app so you never miss an episode! **If you enjoy our commercial-free podcast, please consider s…

Send us a text In Episode 139 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Renee share their possible 5+ star reads. They also share what they've been loving lately, their latest reads, and have book talk about trying to find 5-star reads. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE on your podcast app so you never miss an episode! **If you enjoy our co…

Send us a text In Episode 138 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Renee share their recent complicated love story reads. They also share what they've been loving lately, their latest reads, and have book talk about what makes a good complicated story. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to FOLLOW /SUBSCRIBE on your podcast app so you never miss an episode!…

Send us a text In Episode 137 of Book Talk, Etc. Tina and Renee share their recent new release reads. They also share what they've been loving lately and their latest and have book talk about reading messages. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to FOLLOW /SUBSCRIBE on your podcast app so you never miss an episode! **If you enjoy our commercial free…

Send us a text In Episode 136 of Book Talk, Etc. Tina and Renee share their anticipated February reads. They also share what they've been loving lately and their latest and current reads. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to FOLLOW /SUBSCRIBE on your podcast app so you never miss an episode! **If you enjoy our commercial free podcast please consid…

Send us a text In Episode 135 of Book Talk, Etc. Tina and Renee share their recent new release reads. They also share what they've been loving lately, their latest reads, and have book talk about nonfiction . If you enjoy this episode, be sure to FOLLOW /SUBSCRIBE on your podcast app so you never miss an episode! **If you enjoy our commercial free …

Send us a text In Episode 134 of Book Talk, Etc. Tina and Renee share their recent atmospheric winter reads. They also share what they've been loving lately, their latest reads, and have book talk about reading tracking . If you enjoy this episode, be sure to FOLLOW /SUBSCRIBE on your podcast app so you never miss an episode! **If you enjoy our com…

Send us a text In Episode 133 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Renee welcome guest Andy Hunter, founder and CEO of Bookshop.org . They share what they've been loving lately, their latest reads, and talk with Andy about what makes Bookshop.org so great. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to FOLLOW /SUBSCRIBE on your podcast app so you never miss an epis…

Send us a text In Episode 132 of Book Talk, Etc. Tina and Renee share their most anticipated January releases. They also share what they've been loving lately, their latest reads, and have book talk about 2024 book trends. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to FOLLOW /SUBSCRIBE on your podcast app so you never miss an episode! **If you enjoy our co…

Send us a text In Episode 131 of Book Talk, Etc. Tina and Renee share their top 10 books of 2023. They also share what they've been loving lately, their latest reads, and have book talk about how they narrowed down their choices. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to FOLLOW /SUBSCRIBE on your podcast app so you never miss an episode! **If you enjoy…

Send us a text In Episode 130 of Book Talk, Etc. Tina and Renee share their picks for overhyped and under hyped books of 2023. They also share what they've been loving lately, their latest reads, and shelf additions. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to FOLLOW /SUBSCRIBE on your podcast app so you never miss an episode! **If you enjoy our commerci…

Send us a text In Episode 129 of Book Talk, Etc. Tina and Renee share their recent new release reads. They also share what they've been loving lately, their latest reads, and have book talk about 2023 themes. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to FOLLOW /SUBSCRIBE on your podcast app so you never miss an episode! **If you enjoy our commercial free …

Send us a text In Episode 128 of Book Talk, Etc. Tina and Renee share their reads chosen by patrons. They also share what they've been loving lately, their latest reads, and have book talk about recommending books. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to FOLLOW /SUBSCRIBE on your podcast app so you never miss an episode! **If you enjoy our commercial…

Send us a text In Episode 127 of Book Talk, Etc. Tina and Renee share their recent chunky reads. They also share what they've been loving lately, their latest reads, and have book talk about reading long books books. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to FOLLOW /SUBSCRIBE on your podcast app so you never miss an episode! **If you enjoy our commerci…

Send us a text In Episode 126 of Book Talk, Etc. Tina and Renee share their recent nonfiction reads. They also share what they've been loving lately, their latest reads, and have book talk about nonfiction books they've added to their tbr's. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to FOLLOW /SUBSCRIBE on your podcast app so you never miss an episode! **…

Send us a text In Episode 125 of Book Talk, Etc. Tina and Renee share their anticipated Nov/Dec reads. They also share what they've been loving lately, and their latest and current reads. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to FOLLOW /SUBSCRIBE on your podcast app so you never miss an episode! **If you enjoy our commercial free podcast please consid…

Send us a text In Episode 124 of Book Talk, Etc. Tina and Renee share their recent BOTM reads. They also share what they've been loving lately, their latest reads, and have book talk about Book of the Month. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to FOLLOW /SUBSCRIBE on your podcast app so you never miss an episode! **If you enjoy our commercial free p…

Send us a text In Episode 123 of Book Talk, Etc. Tina and Renee share their recent new release reads. They also share what they've been loving lately, their latest reads, and chat about 7 years of talking about books online. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to FOLLOW /SUBSCRIBE on your podcast app so you never miss an episode! **If you enjoy our …