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Easily Distracted by New Releases + Book Sampling
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56:58Send us a text In Episode 201 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah are leaning into their love for new releases and sharing thoughts on some books that have been published recently. 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 n…
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Fictional Women and Our Favorite Literary Heroines
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1:00:16Send us a text In Episode 200 (!!!) of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah are celebrating mothers day by talking about mothers in literature, unhinged heroines, and the women that shape literature. 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 c…
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Send us a text In Episode 199 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah Bring their May Books on the Radar! May has a plethora of amazing titles and we are thrilled to bring you 10 May releases to add to your TBR! If you prefer other shopping options, you can find today’s books on Bookshop.org or Blackwell's. Purchasing through these links supports us wi…
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Send us a text In Episode 198 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah share their love of independent bookstores in celebration of Independent Bookstore Day, happening in the U.S. on April 26. 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 commissi…
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Easily Distracted By New Releases + Book Aesthetics We Love and Loathe
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1:06:08Send us a text In 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 exclusi…
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Spring Mood Reading and a First Quarter Check In
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55:50Send us a text In 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…
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The Magic of Historical Fiction and Our Favorite Historical Subgenres
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55:20Send us a text In 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 …
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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 to…
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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 t…
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Easily Distracted by New Releases and Defending Our Book Collections
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59:40Send 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-fre…
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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. …
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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 acce…
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Literary FOMO and Reading Books We Missed Last Year
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1:05:27Send 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 sup…
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Easily Distracted by New Releases and What it Means to Be Well-Read
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52:48Send 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…
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What Makes a Great Audiobook and Choosing Books by Our Favorite Narrators
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56:57Send 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 …
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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 i…
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Easily Distracted by New Releases (January 2025) + Our Favorite Bookish Resources
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51:07Send 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…
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A Chat with Nadia from The StoryGraph!
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1:19:19Send us a text In Episode 184 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah are joined by Nadia Odunayo, Founder, CEO and sole developer for The StoryGraph. We chat a little bit about Nadia’s personal background and share all kinds of fun information about our favorite reading tracker. We can’t wait for you to listen and share in the excitement! If you enjoy…
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Send us a text In Episode 183 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah discuss our January 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 in…
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Book Talk Etc.’s Best Books of 2024: Our Favorite Reads of the Year
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1:05:31Send us a text In Episode 182 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah reflect on a fantastic year of reading as they share their top 20 books of 2024! We share our absolute favorites, the reads that stood out most to us, and a little bit about why these books made our best-of-the-year list. If you enjoy our commercial-free podcast, please consider supp…
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Our Under, Over, and Appropriately Hyped Books of 2024
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1:15:50Send us a text In Episode 181 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah dive into the buzzworthy books of the year, sharing which ones lived up to the hype, which deserved more recognition, and which fell short of expectations. If you enjoy our commercial-free podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon! Your membership will give you access to our …
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Book Talk Etc. Does Celebrity Book Club!
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1:00:05Send us a text In Episode 180 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah discuss celebrity book clubs! We talk about our favorite celebrity clubs, some under the radar celebrity book clubs you may not have heard about, and share some titles we've read. If you enjoy our commercial-free podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon! Your membership will…
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Send us a text In Episode 179 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah venture beyond their usual reading habits! We discuss what it means to step outside our comfort zones, the types of books that intimidate us, and the challenges of staying present and patient with our reading lives. If you enjoy our commercial-free podcast, please consider supporting…
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Netgalley November, Kindle Tips and Tricks, and All Things Digital Reading
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1:05:34Send us a text In Episode 178 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah dive into the world of digital reading! We discuss Tina’s NetGalley November project, share why we love reading on our Kindles, reveal some handy Kindle hacks, and explore how digital reading enhances our reading lives. Whether you're a seasoned e-reader or just curious about the ben…
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Gateway to Nonfiction: A Chat with Traci Thomas from The Stacks
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1:16:49Send us a text In Episode 177 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah sit down with Traci Thomas from The Stacks to discuss gateway nonfiction books—perfect picks for readers looking to ease into the nonfiction genre. We really dive deep in this episode, so buckle up for a nice long discussion! If you enjoy our commercial-free podcast, please consider …
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Easily Distracted by New Releases (Nov. & Dec. 2024) + End of Year Reading Plans
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52:27Send us a text In Episode 176 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah are easily distracted by new releases! We also share our upcoming reading plans for the end of 2024 (!!!), and share some books we'd love to get to before we wrap up the year. If you enjoy our commercial-free podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon! Your membership will giv…
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The Spectrum of Suspense and Reading Literary Mysteries
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58:40Send us a text In Episode 175 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah dive into the world of literary suspense! We discuss the differences between mysteries, thrillers, and literary mysteries, and share their recent reads in the literary suspense genre. If you enjoy our commercial-free podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon! Your membership …
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Send us a text In Episode 174 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah share their November and December Books on the Radar for 2024! 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! …
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Reading our Feelings and Navigating the Chaos of Mood Reading
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56:25Send us a text In Episode 173 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah discuss mood reading! How they navigate their reading moods, and tips on how to make your mood reading experience more fun and hopefully slightless less chaotic. If you enjoy our commercial-free podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon! Your membership will give you access t…
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Secrets, Scholars, and the Dark Side of Academia
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55:07Send us a text In Episode 172 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah discuss the fascinating worlds of dark academia and campus novels. We dive into what makes these genres similar yet distinct, exploring the atmospheric settings, our favorite books within both genres, and what we think are the perfect components to a great academic setting. We also s…
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Easily Distracted by New Releases (October 2024) + Tackling Those Pesky Reading Slumps
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59:41Send 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 …
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Ghosts, Ghouls, and Great Books to Add to Your Horror TBR
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57:23Send 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 …
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October Books on the Radar + A Reading Check In
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50:18Send 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…
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Reading Low Rated Books + Recommending Our Favorite Hidden Gems
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1:07:18Send 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…
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Easily Distracted By New Releases (September 2024) + A Chat About Seasonal Reading
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47:04Send 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…
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The Art of Book Annotating: Tips, Methods, and Our Most Annotated Reads!
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1:06:22Send 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…
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September Books on the Radar + A Chat About Spoilers
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57:17Send 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…
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The Impact of Public Reading on Book Browsing
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1:04:23Send 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…
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Easily Distracted By New Releases (August 2024)
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58:59Send 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! …
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📚 For the Love of Little Free Libraries 📚
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57:33Send 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…
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August Books on the Radar + A Bookish AMA!
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59:26Send 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…
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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…
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Vacation Reading and Books to Take You Away
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50:47Send 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…
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Easily Distracted By New Releases (July 2024)
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54:11Send 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…
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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…
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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…
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Cli-Fi Chronicles: Exploring Climate Fiction
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46:35Send 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…
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Easily Distracted By New Releases (June 2024)
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53:47Send 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…
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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 …
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Summer Bonanza IV: 20 Books to Read This Summer!
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1:03:55Send 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 …
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