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Send us a textIn Episode 212 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah are sharing their August books on the radar. This is a regular monthly episode where we highlight upcoming releases that have caught our attention. We can’t wait to share these with you!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, Live Creativity Sprints and Bookstore Browse, 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 LatelyAge-R Booster Pro - MediCube (T)Tati Beauty How to videoDisney’s Dreamlight Valley (H)Latest ReadSlanting Toward the Sea | Lidija Hilje (T)The Crane Husband | Kelly Barnhill (H)Japanese Folk Tale - The Crane WifeAugust Books on the RadarPeople Like Us | Jason Mott (T)The Sunflower Boys | Sam Wachman (H)Too Old for This | Samantha Downing (T)Dogs | C. Mallon (H)Forget Me Not | Stacy Willingham (T)Fonseca | Jessica Francis Kane (H)Lime Juice Money | Jo Morey (T)Anatomy of a Con Artist | Jonathan Walton (H)Kitboga PodcastIsland of Last Things | Emma Sloley (T)Current ReadsChloe | Connie Briscoe (T)The Color of Blood | Mona Kabbani (H)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, 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

The hosts dive into their 'Goodreads graveyard,' where dusty TBR books await attention. They share the challenge of managing unread books and the joy of rediscovering cherished titles. Eco-friendly gift ideas spark laughter, alongside a nostalgic look at paranormal shows that stir up ghostly tales. Personal encounters with hauntings add a spooky twist, while discussions on identity in literature reveal profound connections to characters. They also explore the impact of AI in storytelling, all while supporting a vibrant podcast community.

Send us a textIn this episode of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah are diving into two of their favorite things: new book releases and chatting through their library browsing habits! Whether you’re a regular at your local branch or someone who hasn’t browsed the stacks in a while, we hope that this episode will inspire you to rediscover all the magic your library has to offer, both digitally and in person!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, Live Creativity Sprints and Bookstore Browse, 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 LatelyNovelist (T)Mr. Pen Highlighters (H)Latest ReadYou Killed Me First | John Marrs (T)Lovely War | Julie Berry (H)We Can Still Save the Libraries - Book Riot Article@Tomesandtextiles on InstagramNew Releases:These Heathens | Mia McKenzie (T)My Friends | Fredrik Backman (H)When the Wolf Comes Home | Nat Cassidy (T)So Far Gone | Jess Walter (H)Shelf AdditionOur Last Resort | Clémence Michallon (T)Runner 13 | Amy McCulloch (H)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.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

Send us a textIn Episode 209 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah are sharing thoughts on weird girl books! In this episode we share some books that worked for us, some that missed the mark, and discuss some heroines that we found strangely endearing and relatable - even in their weird quirks.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 LatelyJunk Journaling (T)Nenna’s AccountPrime Drinks (H)Latest ReadWhat Kind of Paradise | Janelle Brown (T)Heartwood | Amity Gaige (H)Weird Girl BooksImmaculate Conception | Ling Ling Huang (T)Victorian Psycho | Virginia Feito (H)Sky Daddy | Kate Folk (T)Deadly Animals | Marie Tierney (H)Shelf AdditionThe Widow | John Grisham (T)August Lane | Regina Black (H)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!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

Send us a textIn Episode 208 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah reflect on their reading year so far with fun bookish superlatives, surprising standouts, and, of course, their favorite reads of 2025 (so far)! Loving LatelyHeat protectantConair CrimperThe Jinx - HBOLinks to all the books mentioned: https://amzn.to/3GgEcOW Latest Read:King of Ashes | SA Cosby Superlatives:Red ClayNothing to See HereTell Me What You DidThe War that Saved My LifeWhen the Wolf Comes HomeThe Secret History of the Rape KitAuditionThe Float TestSay You’ll Remember MeThe FavoritesWild Dark ShoreWe Live Here NowThe NamesFavorites:The FavoritesSandwichAtmosphere: A Love StoryHappy LandBat Eater and Other Names for Cora ZengThe Knight and the MothBroken CountryRainbow BlackWild Dark ShoreThe NamesCurrent ReadSky DaddyThe OdysseyIf 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 otheSupport 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

Send us a textIn Episode 207 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah are sharing their July Books on the radar. We also share some thoughts on two buzzy new releases that we read and had strong feelings about!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 LatelyChristine - How Long Does it Take (T)Brush Cleaner Apparatus (T)Book Page (H)Latest ReadAtmosphere | Taylor Jenkins Reid (T)The Knight and the Moth | Rachel Gillig (H)July Books on the RadarNight Watchers | Daphne Woolsoncroft (T)My Train Leaves at Three | Natalie Guerrero (H)The Other Wife | Jackie Thomas-Kennedy (T)Mendell Station | J.B. Hwang (H)The Confessions | Paul Bradley Carr (T)Rose in Chains | Julie Soto (H)Everyone is Lying to You | Jo Piazza (T)Soulgazer | Maggie Rapier (H)Angel Down | Daniel Kraus (T)The Entirely True Story of the Fantastical Mesmerist Nora Grey | Kathleen Kaufman (H)Current ReadJill is Not Happy | Kaira Rouda (T)Victorian Psycho | Virginia Feito (H)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!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

Send us a textIn Episode 206 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah explore and celebrate independently owned publishers! We talk about the difference between traditional publishers and indie presses, and what makes an independent press unique.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 LatelyTina’s Planner (T)Energel Pens 1.0How to Spot a Fairy (H)Weird but True: Animals (H)Fearless Felines: 30 True Tales of Courageous Cats (H)DoDo Kids on YouTubeLatest ReadIt’s Not the End of the World | Jonathan Parks-Ramage (T)The River is Waiting | Wally Lamb (H)Wake Up and Open Your Eyes | Clay McLeod ChapmanThe Bright Lands | John FramBrett’s Bookstack Podcast with Jonathan Parks-RamageIndependently Published Books:Braiding Sweetgrass | Robin Wall KimmererFourth Wing | Rebecca YarrosAfter the Ocean | Lauren E. Rico (T)Shield of Sparrows | Devney Perry (H)Don’t Believe Her | Nicola Sanders (T)Foster | Claire Keegan (H)Shelf AdditionThe Midnight Knock | John Fram (T)Scream with Me: Horror Films and the Rise of American Feminism (1968-1980) | Eleanor JohnsonIf 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 privateSupport 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

Send us a textIn Episode 205 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah dive into queer genre fiction! We discuss what we love about genre fiction that explores LGBTQ+ themes and characters, why these stories matter, and the importance of making them widely available for all readers.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 LatelyThe ARC Calendar (T)@mikaelabooks_@amysalwaysreading Fantastic FictionThey Called Him Mostly Harmless - HBO Max (H)Latest ReadBeautiful Ugly | Alice Feeney (T)The Manicurists Daughter | Susan Lieu (H)Book Talk - Genre Queer BooksBookmoryWith A Vengeance | Riley Sager (T)Count My Lies | Sophie Stava (H)The Ghostwriter | Julie Clark (T)The Bright Years | Sarah Damoff (H)Shelf AdditionThe Book of Alchemy | Suleika Jaouad (T)Swordheart | T. Kingfisher (H)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!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

Send us a textIn Episode 204 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah dive into queer genre fiction! We discuss what we love about genre fiction that explores LGBTQ+ themes and characters, why these stories matter, and the importance of making them widely available for all readers.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 - Holy Hydration! - Coconut Mist (T)e.l.f. SKIN Holy Hydration! Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm (T)Frenshe - Bergamot Cedar (H)Magnesium stick - Cashmere Vanilla (H)Eos Body Lotion - Cashmere Vanilla (H)Latest ReadThe Staircase in the Woods | Chuck Wendig (T+H)Book Talk - Queer Genre-FictionBlack River Orchard | Chuck WendigWoodworking | Emily St. JamesA Gentleman’s Gentleman | TJ Alexander (T)Rainbow Black | Maggie Thrash (H)Disappoint Me | Nicola Dinan (T)Girl Serpent Thorn | Melissa Bashardoust (H)Shelf AdditionThe Salvage | Anbara Salam (T)This Kind of Trouble | Tochi Eze (H)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!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

Send us a textIn Episode 203 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah celebrate their fifth annual Summer Bonanza by sharing 20 summer book releases that they’re most excited to read. If you prefer other shopping options, you can find today’s books on Bookshop.org or Blackwell's.Loving LatelyChicago Sun Times Heat Index ArticleNPR ArticleNew York Times ArticleTina’s Updates on the AI Summer Reading ListLatest ReadOne in Four | Lucinda Berry (T)Run on Red | Noelle West Ihli (H)Book TalkKing of AshesThe CompoundThe BewitchingSummer BonanzaSlanting Toward the SeaLucky DayPark AvenueThe UnseenWe Are All Guilty HereDays of LightIt’s Not the End of the WorldThe Girls Who Grew BigIn the Family WayThese HeathensHouse of BethGreat Black Hope A Marriage at SeaA Far Better ThingThe Poppy FieldsThe River is WaitingWhat Kind of ParadiseSo Far GoneThe GhostwriterCrownCurrent ReadsThe Bitter Truth | Shanora WilliamsSupport 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