Easily Distracted By New Releases + Book Aesthetics We Love and Loathe
Send us a textIn Episode 197 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah are easily distracted by new releases! We share some thoughts on new books we’ve read recently, and discuss book aesthetics we both love and loathe.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 other shopping options, you can find today’s books on Bookshop.org or Blackwell's. Purchasing through these links supports us with a small commission, at no extra cost to you.Loving LatelyCafe Bustelo - Coffee Recipe (T)Chobani Sweet Cream (T)Sugar Free Caramel Syrup (T)Electric Heating Pad (H)Latest ReadTell Me What You Did | Carter Wilson (T)The Names | Florence Knapp (H)Book TalkThe Quiet Librarian | Allen Eskens (T)The Huntress | Kate QuinnHot Air | Marcy Dermansky (H)The Missing Half | Ashley Flowers (T)Great Big Beautiful Life | Emily Henry (H)Shelf AdditionsThe Storm | Rachel Hawkins (T)The Lilac People | Milo Todd (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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Spring Mood Reading and a First Quarter Check In
Send us a textIn Episode 196 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah are diving into mood reading and sharing some fun quarter one reading stats! We chat about our standout books of the year so far, the books we just can't stop thinking about, and reflect on some reading insights.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 other shopping options, you can find today’s books on Bookshop.org or Blackwell's. Purchasing through these links supports us with a small commission, at no extra cost to you.Loving LatelyMerlin - Bird Coaching AppClever Fox Journal (H)Latest ReadSunrise on the Reaping | Suzanne Collins (T)The Other People | C. B. Everett (H)Book TalkWild Dark ShoreBroken CountryRed ClayThe FavoritesThe NamesSandwichGood DirtHe/She/TheyHuman SacrificesHannah’s IG Q1 Check InA Forty Year Kiss | Nickolas Butler (T)The Filling Station | Vanessa Miller (H)Julie Chan is Dead | Liann Zhang (T)Fall Risk | Abby Jimenez (H)Shelf AdditionsThe Eights | Joanna Miller (T)Needle Lake | Justine ChampineSupport 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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The Magic of Historical Fiction and Our Favorite Historical Subgenres
Send us a textIn Episode 195 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah dive into the world of historical fiction and what defines the genre. We discuss our favorite historical fiction sub-genres, explore the historical settings we love, how often we reach for historical fiction, and what keeps us coming back to stories set in the past.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 other shopping options, you can find today’s books on Bookshop.org or Blackwell's. Purchasing through these links supports us with a small commission, at no extra cost to you.Loving LatelyElf - Glow Reviver Lip Oil (T)Kondo and Kezumi - Series (H)Community ReadWild Dark Shore (T+H)Book TalkCurrently Reading Episode - Season 7, Episode 3In Memoriam | Alice Winn10 Popular Historical Fiction Sub-Genres See What I Have Done | Sarah SchmidtCursed Bread | Sophie MackintoshThe Quiet Librarian | Allen EskinsHistorical Fiction Beyond WWIIClear | Carys Davies (T)The Inheritance | Trisha SakhlechaThe Witching Tide | Margaret Meyer (H)The Good People | Hannah KentThe Unexpected Diva | Tiffany L. Warren (T)Heaven & Earth Grocery Store | James McBride (H)Shelf AdditionsSupport 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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April Books on the Radar (2025)
Send us a textIn 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 or Blackwell's. Purchasing through these links supports us with a small commission, at no extra cost to you.Loving LatelyBend App (T)Sun Bum Sunscreen Stick (H)Solar Buddies - Sunscreen RollerLatest ReadI Leave Up to You | Jinwoo Chong (T)@PaperFuryDon’t Let the Forest In | C.G. Drews (H)April BOTRHonorable MentionsSay You’ll Remember Me | Abby JimenezGreat Big Beautiful Life | Emily HenryWhen the Wolf Comes Home | Nat CassidyStaircase in the Woods | Chuck WendigThe Last Session | Julia Bartz (T)April BOTRThe Sirens | Emilia Hart (H)Happy Land | Dolen Perkins-Valdez (T)The Bright Years | Sarah Damoff (H)Bat Eater: and Other Names for Cora Zeng | (T)The Float Test | Lynn Steger Strong (H) Julie Chan is Dead | Liann Zhang (T)Polybius | Collin Armstrong (H)The Road to Tender Hearts | Annie Hartnett (T)Bad Nature | Ariel Courage (H)Current ReadsSupport 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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BookTalk Does BookTok!
Send us a textIn 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, 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 LatelyDevil in the Family: The Fall of Ruby FrankeLatest ReadMagnolia Parks | Jessa Hastings (T)The Dream Hotel | Laila Lalami (T)BookTalk@ghostlyreads@Coffeeandcuentos@MadisoncanreadBookTokBooksMy Husband | Maud Ventura (T)Human Sacrifices | María Fernanda Ampuero with Frances Riddle (Translator) (H)This Thing Between Us | Gus Moreno (T)An Ember in the Ashes | Sabaa Tahir (H)@Baker_ReadsShelf AdditionIt’s Not the End of the World | Jonathan Parks-Ramage (T)Finding Grace | Loretta Rothschild (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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