Easily Distracted by New Releases and Defending Our Book Collections
Send us a textIn Episode 192 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 freedom to curate our shelves in a way that blows our hair back!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 Niche Novels, Books We DNFed, and What's in the Mailbag! Plus, you’ll receive invites to monthly events like Mood Reader Happy Hour and Bookstore Browsing, and a private Facebook group and Discord server where you can interact with other fans of the show... all for just $5 a month!If you prefer to support independent bookstores, you can find today’s books on Bookshop.org.Loving LatelyJocswatchlist (T)Brocc Your Body (H)Latest ReadBack After This | Linda Holmes (T)The Empusium | Olga Tokarczuk, Antonia Lloyd-Jones (H)Book TalkBlackwellsBookshop.orgPangoBooksThe Safekeep | Yael van der WoudenNew ReleasesTilt | Emma Pattee (T)We Rip the World Apart | Charlene Carr (H)Broken Country | Clare Leslie Hall (T)Promise Me Sunshine | Cara Bastone (H)Support the showLet's Connect... Email us at booktalketc@gmailBTE on YoutubeTina's TikTok , IG @tbretc YT @tbretcHannah's TikTok , IG @hanpickedbooksJonathan IG @infiltrate_jayPodcast IG @booktalketcRenee's Substack Newsletter , IG@Itsbooktalk
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Once Upon A First Sentence
Send us a textCan 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 us as we explore the power of a strong start and see which books reel us in from page one.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 Niche Novels, Books We DNFed, and What's in the Mailbag! Plus, you’ll receive invites to monthly events like Mood Reader Happy Hour and Bookstore Browsing, and a private Facebook group and Discord server where you can interact with other fans of the show... all for just $5 a month!Book Talk, Etc on YoutubeLoving LatelyKale Caesar Salad from Love and Lemons (T)Artsy Legacy on Etsy (H)Community ReadGood Dirt | Charmaine Wilkerson (T+H)Judging Books by Their Opening LinesMostly Dead Things | Kristen Arnett (T)Perfume and Pain | Anna Dorn (H)The Lamb | Lucy Rose (T)The Haunting of Hill House | Shirley Jackson (H)Shelf Addition:The Frequency of Living Things | Nick Fuller Googins (T)Run for the Hills | Kevin Wilson (H)Support the showLet's Connect... Email us at booktalketc@gmailBTE on YoutubeTina's TikTok , IG @tbretc YT @tbretcHannah's TikTok , IG @hanpickedbooksJonathan IG @infiltrate_jayPodcast IG @booktalketcRenee's Substack Newsletter , IG@Itsbooktalk
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March Books on the Radar (2025)
Send us a textIn 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 commercial-free podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon! Your membership will give you access to our exclusive bonus episodes, including Niche Novels, Books We DNFed, and What's in the Mailbag! Plus, you’ll receive invites to monthly events like Mood Reader Happy Hour and Bookstore Browsing, and a private Facebook group and Discord server where you can interact with other fans of the show... all for just $5 a month!Loving LatelyGovee LightsSmith & Taylor Classics 2025 SubscriptionLatest ReadRed Clay | Charles B. Fancher (T)The Blueprint | Rae Giana Rashad (H)March Books On the RadarBroken Country | Clare Leslie Hall (T)The River Has Roots | Amal El-Mohtar (H)I Leave It Up To You | Jinwoo Chong (T)The Antidote | Karen Russell (T)The Story She Left Behind | Patti Callahan Henry (H)Claire, Darling | Callie Kazumi (T)All the Other Mothers Hate Me | Sarah Harman (H)Tilt | Emma Pattee (T)Friends Helping Friends | Patrick Hoffman (H)Dissolution | Nicholas Binge (T)Current Reads:Mostly Dead Things | Kristin Arnett (T)Good Dirt | Charmaine Wilkerson (H)Support the showLet's Connect... Email us at booktalketc@gmailBTE on YoutubeTina's TikTok , IG @tbretc YT @tbretcHannah's TikTok , IG @hanpickedbooksJonathan IG @infiltrate_jayPodcast IG @booktalketcRenee's Substack Newsletter , IG@Itsbooktalk
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Literary FOMO and Reading Books We Missed Last Year
Send us a textIn 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 after missing them last year.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 Niche Novels, Books We DNFed, and What's in the Mailbag! Plus, you’ll receive invites to monthly events like Mood Reader Happy Hour and Bookstore Browsing, and a private Facebook group and Discord server where you can interact with other fans of the show... all for just $5 a month!Loving LatelyBuy Now DocumentarySeverance on Apple TV+Latest ReadDeath of the Author | Nnedi Okorafor (T)Three Lives of Cate Kay | Kate FaganAll Systems Red | Martha Wells (H)Book TalkBrett’s BookStack - YouTubeStation Eleven | Emily St. John MandelSeven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo | Taylor Jenkins ReidThe Song of Achilles | Madeline Miller2024 ReleasesMartyr! | Kaveh Akbar (T)Piglet | Lottie Hazell (H)Middle of the Night | Riley Sager (T)The Only One Left | Riley SagerSandwich | Catherine Newman (H)Behind the Stacks - 2024 Runner Ups with Tina from TBR, etc.Shelf Addition:What Kind of Paradise | Janelle Brown (T)Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil | V. E. Schwab (H)Support the showLet's Connect... Email us at booktalketc@gmailBTE on YoutubeTina's TikTok , IG @tbretc YT @tbretcHannah's TikTok , IG @hanpickedbooksJonathan IG @infiltrate_jayPodcast IG @booktalketcRenee's Substack Newsletter , IG@Itsbooktalk
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Easily Distracted by New Releases and What it Means to Be Well-Read
Send us a textIn 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 explore the idea of being a “well-read” reader. We discuss what it means, how it’s defined, and whether it’s about quantity, diversity, or simply reading with intention. 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 Niche Novels, Books We DNFed, and What's in the Mailbag! Plus, you’ll receive invites to monthly events like Mood Reader Happy Hour and Bookstore Browsing, and a private Facebook group and Discord server where you can interact with other fans of the show... all for just $5 a month!Loving LatelyJen Ryland Reviews (T)Thayers Facial Toner (H)Latest ReadLone Women | Victor LaValle (T)Blood Over Bright Haven | M.L. Wang (H)New Releases:The Crash | Freida McFadden (T)Only In Your Dreams | Ellie K. Wilde (H)The Inheritance | Trisha Sakhlecha (T)We Could Be Rats | Emily Austin (H)Shelf Additions:Parents Weekend | Alex Finlay (T)Heart of Winter | Jonathan Evison (H)Support the showLet's Connect... Email us at booktalketc@gmailBTE on YoutubeTina's TikTok , IG @tbretc YT @tbretcHannah's TikTok , IG @hanpickedbooksJonathan IG @infiltrate_jayPodcast IG @booktalketcRenee's Substack Newsletter , IG@Itsbooktalk
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