Reading Glasses

Brea and Mallory pick their top books of the year! Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreSponsors -Miracle Madewww.trymiracle.com/GLASSESCODE: GLASSESLinks -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupAmazon Wish ListNewsletterLibro.fmTo join our Slack channel, email us proof of your Reading-Glasses-supporting Maximum Fun membership!Books Mentioned - The Girl in Red by Christina HenryThe Cautious Traveler’s Guide to the Wastelands by Sarah BrooksHorror Movie by Paul TremblayThe Husbands by Holly GramazioThe Night Guest by Hilda Knutsdottir, translated by Mary Robinette KowalMargo’s Got Money Problems by Rufi ThorpeThe Eyes are the Best Part by Monika KimThe Book of Love by Kelly LinkThe Age of Magical Overthinking by Amanda MontellGrief is for People by Sloane CrosleyAn Academy of Liars by Alexis HendersonThat Time I Got Drunk and Saved A Demon by Kimberly LemmingAll This & More by Peng ShepherdSummers End by Juneau BlackA Better World by Sarah LanganEnlightenment by Sarah PerryI’m Starting to Worry about This Black Box of Doom by Joseph ParginThe Village Library Demon Hunting Society by C.M WaggonerModel Home by Rivers SolomonGrief in the Fourth Dimension by Jennifer YuMinistry of Time by Kaliane BradleyThe Bog Wife by Kay ChronisterSomeone You Can Build a Nest In by John WiswellThe Hunter by Tana FrenchThe Kamogawa Food Detectives by Hisashi Kashiwai, translated by Jesse KirkwoodWoodworm by Layla Martinez, translated by Sophie Hughes and Annie McDermottHack/Slash: Back to School by Zoe ThorogoodThe Night Mother by Jeremy Lambert and Alexa SharpeI Shouldn’t Be Telling You This (But I’m Going to Anyway) by Chelsea DevantazI’m Mostly Here to Enjoy Myself by Glynnis MacNicolAnnie Bot by Sierra GreerA Letter to the Luminous Deep by Sylvie CathrallThe Parliament by Aimee PokwatkaParasol Against the Axe by Helen OyeyemiIn Utero by Chris GoochSacrificial Animals by Kailee PedersonHomesick: Stories by Nino CipriConfess by Rob Halford

The hosts reflect on their reading adventures from 2024 while unveiling the exciting challenges for 2025. They discuss a whimsical romance involving an Easter princess and a Halloween prince, along with a librarian-turned-detective tackling supernatural mysteries. Tips for overcoming book hangovers and the cozy literature trend are shared. The rise of diverse voices in romance is highlighted, and spontaneous reading experiences are embraced. They also explore the difficulties of holiday reading and encourage listeners to push their literary boundaries in the upcoming challenges.

Join the hosts as they explore non-numerical reading goals, shifting the focus from quantity to genuine enjoyment. They unbox a delightful bookish gift kit and share fun listener stories from libraries, including a mystery about a strange cubicle. Additionally, discover tailored audiobook recommendations made for boyfriends and dive into the world of urban fantasy with exciting titles like 'No Gods, No Monsters.' A perfect blend of humor and insightful book talk awaits!

Brea and Mallory tick off the last box on the 2024 Reading Glasses Challenge - read a cozy book! Plus, they test out a romance challenge and solve a problem about how to talk to authors about their sad memoirs! Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com.Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreSponsors -GreenChefwww.greenchef.com/GLASSES50CODE: GLASSES50Links -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupAmazon Wish ListNewsletterLibro.fmTo join our Slack channel, email us proof of your Reading-Glasses-supporting Maximum Fun membership!Ultimate Romance Reading ChallengeThe No Pressure Book Journal!Books Mentioned - Best Possible Place, Worst Possible Time by Barry SonnenfeldCoup de Grace by Sofia AjramWelcome to the Hyunam-Dong Bookshop by Hwang Bo-Reum, translated by Shanna TanFloating Hotel by Grace Curtis

Brea and Mallory reveal their last anticipated books episode for 2024! Plus, they test out the Boox eReader and settle a debate about Audible Originals. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreSponsors -Aura Frameswww.auraframes.comCODE: GLASSESMiracle Madewww.trymiracle.com/GLASSESCODE: GLASSESLinks -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupAmazon Wish ListNewsletterLibro.fmTo join our Slack channel, email us proof of your Reading-Glasses-supporting Maximum Fun membership!Horny Fairy Book Club - 12/6, 6pm PTKindle Instructions: “On the amazon website, if you go to Kindle E-Readers in the menu and then navigate to Manage Your Content and Devices, you can navigate to the book you want to get onto your Kindle, click "More actions", and then "Download & transfer via USB". You then download the book to your computer, connect your kindle via USB, and move over the fileAuthors Against Book BansBoox Air 3Books Mentioned -The Pairing by Casey McQuistonA Court of Thorn and Roses by Sarah J MaasPrivate Rites by Julia ArmfieldLiterary fiction, grief, family, love, slow burn apocalypseRental House by Weike WangLiterary fiction, short, marriage, family seen through the lens of two vacationsWoo Woo by Ella BaxterLiterary fiction, making art as a womanSister Snake by Amanda Lee KoeQueer literary fiction, two ancient sisters who are both human and snakeThe Last One by Rachel Howzell HallRomantasy, monsters, hot blacksmith, journey through hellscapeThe Rivals by Jane PekMystery, sequel to The VerifiersMy Darling Boy by Helen CooperThriller, murder, small town, disappearance, two angry momsUnder Loch and Key by Lana FergusonParanormal romance, Scotland, Loch Ness monsterThe Peculiar Garden of Harriet Hunt by Chelsea IversenHistorical fantasy, magic garden, Victorian LondonWe Are the Beasts by Gigi GriffisYA historical horror inspired by the Beast of GevaudanWhat the Woods Took by Courtney GouldYA horror, Yellowjackets meets Girl, Interrupted, queerDust by Alison StineYA sci fi, dystopia, climate change, partially deaf protagonistHow Could You by Ren StrappNew adult queer graphic novel, friendship, loveThe Rules of Royalty by Cale DietrichYA romance, gay, spin on The Princess DiariesRoland Rogers Isn’t Dead Yet by Samantha AllenQueer supernatural romance, ghostwriting for an actual ghostI Might Be in Trouble by Daniel AlemanLiterary, gay, comedy, mystery, guy waking up to find his date is deadThe Shutouts by Gabrielle KornQueer dystopian literary sci fi, road trip, survivalNo Place to Bury the Dead by Karina Sainz Borgo, translated by Elizabeth BryerLiterary, dystopia, plague that causes amnesia, migrant crisis, border crisisBerlin Atomized by Julia Kornsberg, translated by Jack Rockwell and Julia KornsbergLiterary epic, spans 30 years all over globe, follows 3 siblings at the end of the worldStatistically Speaking by Debbie JohnsonLiterary, romance, anxious protagonist, finding yourself, funnyThe World With Its Mouth Open by Zahid RafiqDebut short story collection, literaryUntethered by Angela Jackson-BrownHistorical fiction, 1960s Alabama, self discoveryDating & Dragons by Kristy BoyceYA romance about D&DStuck in the Country With You by Zuri DayCity-meets-country romanceSomething Extraordinary by Alexis HallRegency romance, marriage of convenienceHow to Get a Life in Ten Dates by Jenny L. HoweRom-com, fat protagonist, besties to loversP.S. I Hate You by Lauren ConnelyRom-com, enemies to lovers, cross country journeyMechanize My Hands to War by Erin K. WagnerSci fi, near future, AI, rural Appalachia, state violenceHow to Steal a Galaxy by Beth RevisRomanti-scifi, sequelTrouble Island by Sharon ShortHistorical thriller, Lake Erie, 1930s, locked room mystery, prohibition gangster wivesAlter Ego by Alex SeguraSci fi, mystery, comic books, superheroes, storytellingKingdom of No Tomorrow by Fabienne JosaphatHistorical fiction, 1960s Oakland and Chicago, Black Panther Party, misogyny in social movements

Dive into the world of bookish social media as the hosts test out Fable and debate its worth. They explore the whimsical intersection of folklore in literature, recommending enchanting reads featuring folklorist protagonists. Amid laughter, they discuss the quirks of library bathrooms and share insights on navigating digital spaces versus the joy of physical books. With humor and community spirit, they reflect on how social media can enhance or distract from our reading experiences.

Brea and Mallory tick off another box on the 2024 Reading Glasses Challenge - pick a book based on the cover. Plus, they test a bookish candle and recommend YA books and graphic novels. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreSponsors -Sol Readerwww.solreader.comCODE: GLASSESMiracle Madewww.trymiracle.com/GLASSESLinks -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupAmazon Wish ListNewsletterLibro.fmTo join our Slack channel, email us proof of your Reading-Glasses-supporting Maximum Fun membership!www.maximumfun.org/joinSarah TikTokHorny Fairy Book ClubMallory’s Book!Paddywax Poe CandleMallory’s Candle Rex:Burke and Hare, Lichen and LimestoneBooks Mentioned - Model Home by Rivers SolomonThe Naming Song by Jedediah BerryOnce There Were Wolves by Charlotte McConaghyThe Manicurist’s Daughter by Susan LieuI Kissed Shara Wheeler by Casey McQuistonLaura Dean Keeps Breaking Up With Me by Mariko Tamaki and Rosemary Valero-O’Connell 

Brea and Mallory dive into the dilemma of long-held TBR books, sharing their emotional attachments and the complex reasons behind them. They explore graphic novel recommendations and the joys of book clubs. A discussion on innovative reading technology, like wearable e-readers, adds a modern twist. Listeners also receive personalized recommendations for dyslexic readers and thoughtful gift ideas, emphasizing the magic of accessible literature and community.

Brea and Mallory tick off another box on the 2024 Reading Glasses Challenge - read a book about a holiday during that holiday! Plus, they test out a book crate and give advice for mood readers who are also library users. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreSponsors -Dipseawww.dipseastories.com/GLASSESMiracle Madewww.trymiracle.com/GLASSESCODE: GLASSESLinks -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupAmazon Wish ListNewsletterLibro.fmBook CrateTo join our Slack channel, email us proof of your Reading-Glasses-supporting Maximum Fun membership!Pre order Mallory’s Book!Books Mentioned - Bury Your Gays by Chuck TingleLooking for Love in all the Haunted Places by Claire KannDeath on Tap by Ellie AlexanderSummers End by Juneau Black

Happy Halloween! Brea and Mallory recommend books about monsters and demons, plus they test out a book stand for bed reading and give out tips on book recommending. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreSponsors -Pair Eyewearwww.paireyewear.comCODE: GLASSESSol Readerwww.solreader.comCODE: GLASSESLinks -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupAmazon Wish ListNewsletterLibro.fmTo join our Slack channel, email us proof of your Reading-Glasses-supporting Maximum Fun membership!Mallory’s Creature Screening!Book Stand Pre order the Reading Glasses Book!Books Mentioned - The Empusium by Olga Tokarczuk, translated by Antonia Lloyd JonesPayback’s a Witch by Lana HarperProsper’s Demon by KJ ParkerThe Hills of Estrella Roja by Ashely Robin FranklinIncidents Around the House by Josh MalermanThe Exorcist by William Peter BlattySomeone You Can Build a Nest In by John WiswellThe Fervor by Alma KatsuSorrowland by Rivers SolomonPatricia Wants a Cuddle by Samantha AllenThe Return by Rachel HarrisonBooks of Blood by Clive Barker