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  • Easily Distracted by New Releases (Nov. & Dec. 2024) + End of Year Reading Plans
    2024/11/12

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    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 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!

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    JBuck's Retro Rewind - Youtube Channel (T)
    Everything Happens with Kate Bowler (H)
    Hope Is A Muscle Episode
    Brave, Beautiful, and Good Things with Rainn Wilson

    Latest Read
    Clean | Alia Trabucco Zerán (T)
    How Not To Drown in a Glass of Water
    This is Where We Talk Things Out | Caitlin Marceau (H)

    Book Talk

    The God of the Woods (T)
    The Warm Hands of Ghosts (H)
    Martyr! (T)
    Razorblade Tears (T)
    All the Sinners Bleed (H)
    I Who Have Never Known Men (T)


    Easily Distracted by New Releases ⤵️
    The Sequel | Jean Hanff Korelitz (T)
    Into the Uncut Grass | Trevor Noah (H)
    How Does That Make You Feel, Magda Eklund? | Anna Montague (T)
    Intermezzo | Sally Rooney (H)

    Shelf Additions
    Mutual Interest | Olivia Wolfgang-Smith (T)
    This Princess Kills Monsters: The Misadventures of a Fairy-Tale Stepsister | Ry Herman (H)

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    52 分
  • The Spectrum of Suspense and Reading Literary Mysteries
    2024/11/05

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    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 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!

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    Notion (T)
    Versed: Dew Point Gel Moisturizer (H)

    Latest Read
    Blue Sisters | Coco Mellors (T+H - BTE Community Read)

    Book Talk
    Mystery and Suspense Website
    Things Don’t Break On Their Own | Sarah Easter Collins (T)
    Everything I Never Told You | Celeste Ng (H)
    The Blue Hour | Paula Hawkins (T)
    The Secret History | Donna Tartt (H)
    Classics Student Analyzes The Secret History

    Shelf Additions
    When The Wolf Comes Home | Nat Cassidy (T)
    The Queen | Nick Cutter (H)


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    59 分
  • November and December Books on the Radar
    2024/10/29

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    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! 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!

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    Chair (T)
    Glocuset Portable Clip On (H)
    Wall Light (T)

    Latest Read
    Rest Stop | Nat Cassidy (T)
    Summer Fridays | Suzanne Rindell (H)

    Books on the Radar:
    She’s Always Hungry | Eliza Clark (H)
    Deadly Animals | Marie Tierney (T)
    Shy Creatures | Clare Chambers (H)
    The City and Its Uncertain Walls | Haruki Murakami (T)
    Private Rites | Julia Armfield (H)
    City of Night Birds | Juhea Kim (T)
    Rental House | Weike Wang (H)
    I Might Be In Trouble | Daniel Aleman (T)
    Apartment Women | Gu Byeong-mo (H)
    The Shutouts | Gabrielle Korn (T)

    Current Reads
    Heir | Sabaa Tahir (H)
    The Blue Hour | Paula Hawkins (T)

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    47 分
  • Reading our Feelings and Navigating the Chaos of Mood Reading
    2024/10/22

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    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 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!

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    Hooever Women’s Wool Coat (T)
    Oregon Trail Game (H)

    Latest Read
    If an Egyptian Cannot Speak English | Noor Naga (T)
    What I Ate in One Year | Stanley Tucci (H)

    Book Talk:
    Book Riot Article

    Mood Reads ⤵️

    So Thirsty | Rachel Harrison (T)
    The Night Guest | Hildur Knútsdóttir (H)
    How To Sell A Haunted House | Grady Hendrix (T)
    A Better World | Sarah Langan (H)
    Perfect Little World | Kevin Wilson (mentioned)

    Shelf Additions
    Like Mother, Like Mother | Susan Rieger (T)
    Fang Fiction | Kate Stayman-London (H)


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    56 分
  • Secrets, Scholars, and the Dark Side of Academia
    2024/10/15

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    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 share our most recent reads, exploring how these types of stories can span across genres—from thrillers to contemporary fiction and even some true crime! If you're curious about the allure of academia, this episode is for 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 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!

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    Into the Fire: The Lost Daughter - A true crime docu-mini-series on Netflix(T)
    Tealish Tea (H)

    Latest Read
    Colored Television | Danzy Senna (T)
    The Blue Book of Nebo | Manon Steffan Ros (H)

    Books mentioned during Book Talk
    The Love Hypothesis | Ali Hazelwood
    Babel | RF Kuang
    Rebecca | Daphne Du Maurier

    Campus Novels and Dark Academia ⤵️
    Vladimir | Julia May Jonas (T)
    Ace of Spades | Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé (H)
    If We Were Villains | M. L. Rio (T)
    We Keep the Dead Close | Becky Cooper (H)

    Shelf Additions
    The Staircase in the Woods | Chuck Wendig (T)
    The Resurrectionist | A. Rae Dunlap (H)

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    55 分
  • Easily Distracted by New Releases (October 2024) + Tackling Those Pesky Reading Slumps
    2024/10/08

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    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 slumps.

    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!

    Loving Lately
    Sudio E3 Earbuds - discount code: HANPICKED15 (H)
    Bloom Bath Bombs (T)

    Latest Read
    Madwoman | Chelsea Bieker (T)
    The American Daughters | Maurice Carlos Ruffin (H)

    Books mentioned during Book Talk
    Colored Television
    Same as it Ever Was
    The Safekeep
    The Ruins
    These Impossible Things

    Easily Distracted by New Releases ⤵️
    Burn | Peter Heller (T)
    The Ex Vows | Jessica Joyce (H)
    William | Mason Coile (T)
    Have a Beautiful, Terrible Day! | Kate Bowler (H)

    Shelf Additions
    The Favorites | Lane Fargo (T)
    Witness 8 | Steve Cavanaugh (H)

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  • Ghosts, Ghouls, and Great Books to Add to Your Horror TBR
    2024/10/01

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    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 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!

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    Byoma Sensitive Retinol Oil (H)
    101 Horror Books to Read Before You’re Murdered (T)
    Sadie Hartman - @mother.horror

    Discussion - September BTE Community Read
    We Came to Welcome You | Vincent Tirado (T + H)

    Book Talk:

    Horror with Minimal Scares
    When No One Is Watching | Alyssa Cole
    The Winter People | Jennifer McMahon
    Coraline | Neil Gaiman
    Misery | Stephen King
    Devolution | Max Brooks
    The Changeling | Victor Lavalle
    The Return | Rachel Harrison
    The Sundown Motel | Simone St. James

    Medium Level Horror Recommendations
    The Only Good Indians | Stephen Graham Jones
    Mexican Gothic | Silvia Marino Garcia
    The Book of Accidents | Chuck Wendig
    The Cabin at the end of the World | Paul Tremblay
    Annihlation | Jeff Vandermeer
    PenPal | Dathan Auerbach
    The Reformatory | Tananarive Due

    These Books are Scary!!!
    The Troop | Nick Cutter Pet Semetary by Stephen King
    Brother | Ania Ahlborn
    Bird Box | Josh Malerman
    The Shining | Stephen King
    A headful of Ghosts | Paul Tremblay

    Spooky Scary Halloween Reads! ⤵️
    Horror Movie | Paul Tremblay (T)
    Ring Shout | P. Djeli Clark (H)
    The Ruins | Scott Smith (T)
    At Home with the Horrors | Sammy Scott (H)

    Shelf Additions
    The Year of the Witching | Alexis Henderson (T)
    What I Ate in One Year | Stanley Tucci (H)

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    57 分
  • October Books on the Radar + A Reading Check In
    2024/09/24

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    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 books and reality TV, and even some real-life drama involving cats stuck in trees and skunks in the chicken coop. We hope you enjoy it!

    If you enjoy our ad-free podcast, support us on Patreon for $5/month and get access to exclusive bonus episodes, monthly events, and a private online community!

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    The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives (T+H)

    Latest Read
    Entitlement | Rumaan Alam (T)
    Same As it Ever Was | Claire Lombardo (H)
    Sara’s Substack

    October Books on the Radar
    Society of Lies | Lauren Ling Brown (T)
    Haunted States | Miranda Corcoran (H)
    My Darlings | Marie Still (T)
    Our Evenings | Alan Hollinghurst (H)
    Framed | John Grisham (T)
    Marcellus Williams - Article
    Memorials | Richard Chizmar (H)
    This Cursed House | Del Sandeen (T)
    The Healing Season of Pottery | Yeon Somin with Claire Richards (H)
    The Blue Hour | Paula Hawkins (T)
    American Rapture | CJ Leede (H)

    Current Reads

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    50 分