Book Talk, etc.

Mar 25 2025 195 ep. 60 mins 265
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A book recommendation podcast that's bound to grow your TBR!

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April Books on the Radar (2025)

Mar 25 2025 53 mins  
Send us a text In Episode 194 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah bring their April Books on the Radar. If you enjoy our commercial free podcast, consider supporting us on Patreon for just $5/month! Get exclusive bonus episodes, monthly events, and access to our private Facebook group & Discord. If you prefer other shopping options, you can find today’s books on Bookshop.org

BookTalk Does BookTok!

Mar 18 2025 65 mins  
Send us a text In Episode 193 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah chat all things BookTok. We discuss some of our top creators on the app and bring books we've discovered through one of our favorite book recommendation sources. If you enjoy our commercial-free podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon! Your membership will give you access to our exclusive bonus episodes, in

Easily Distracted by New Releases and Defending Our Book Collections

Mar 11 2025 59 mins  
Send us a text In Episode 191 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 support

Once Upon A First Sentence

Mar 04 2025 52 mins  
Send us a text Can 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

March Books on the Radar (2025)

Feb 25 2025 52 mins  
Send us a text In 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 epis

Literary FOMO and Reading Books We Missed Last Year

Feb 18 2025 65 mins  
Send us a text In 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 memb

Easily Distracted by New Releases and What it Means to Be Well-Read

Feb 11 2025 52 mins  
Send us a text In 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, di

What Makes a Great Audiobook and Choosing Books by Our Favorite Narrators

Feb 04 2025 56 mins  
Send us a text In Episode 187 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah are diving into the art of audiobooks, storytelling, and what makes an ideal narrator for our listening tastes. We discuss what makes an audiobook truly stand out to us - whether it's a dynamic narration, full-cast performances, or the perfect voice for the story. We also share some of our favorite narrators and how

February Books on the Radar (2025)

Jan 28 2025 40 mins  
Send us a text In Episode 186 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah bring their February books on the radar! 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 Mo

Easily Distracted by New Releases (January 2025) + Our Favorite Bookish Resources

Jan 21 2025 51 mins  
Send us a text In Episode 185 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah are easily distracted by new releases! We discuss some new releases that we have read, and we share our favorite reading resources for discovering great book recommendations! From trusted websites, book subscriptions and bookish blogs. Whether you're a mood reader, a planner, or just trying to tame and tackle your TB