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Send us Fan Mail In Episode 224 of Book Talk Etc., Tina & Hannah chat about what makes an author an official favorite, share the writers they absolutely adore, and talk about the authors whose entire catalogs they still want to complete. If you enjoy our commercial-free podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon! Your membership will give you access to our exclusive bonus episodes, incl...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 223 of Book Talk Etc., Tina & Hannah dive into the topic of Bubblegum books! These are fun books that we enjoy reading but they may not have a lasting impact. We also share our thoughts on some new book releases ✨  If you enjoy our commercial-free podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon! Your membership will give you access to our exclusive bonus episodes...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 222 of Book Talk Etc., Tina & Hannah dive into BookTube! We talk about creators that we love, Tina’s experience joining BookTube within the last year, and books that we have read and loved because of this online community. If you enjoy our commercial-free podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon! Your membership will give you access to our exclusive bonus e...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 221 of Book Talk Etc., Tina & Hannah share October 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 invites to monthly events like Mood Reader Happy H...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 220 of Book Talk Etc., Tina & Hannah discuss books with ugly covers and read books with covers that made us cringe. 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 invit...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 219 of Book Talk Etc., Tina & Hannah are talking about their journey with easing into fall reads for the 2025 autumn reading season. 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...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 218 of Book Talk Etc., Tina & Hannah are easily distracted by new releases! Alongside sharing our opinions on some buzzy new titles, we also discuss a joint loving lately - a documentary that has taken the internet by storm and captivated our interest as well. If you enjoy our commercial-free podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon! Your membership will gi...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 217 of Book Talk Etc., Tina & Hannah discuss what makes a book 5 PLUS stars and how they chase that perfect reading experience. 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 r...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 216 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah are bringing you 10 books coming out in September that they are excited about! 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 invite...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 215 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah are reading books with buzzword titles. From “Girls,” and “Daughters,” to “Night,” and “Dream,” we talk about those words that keep popping up in the titles of the books we love to read. If you enjoy our commercial-free podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon! Your membership will give you access to our exclusive bonus e...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 214 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah are sharing how they make the most out of their reading lives with their busy schedules. They also talk about some new releases, and share how they felt about them. 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 Nic...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 213 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah are reading like it's 1997 and bringing books that we would have read if we didn't have the internet. 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 Mai...

Send us Fan Mail In 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 e...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 211 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah talk about their Goodreads Graveyard, aka, the books they've added to their TBR lists that have gotten a little dusty sitting on the ephemeral shelves of the internet. If you enjoy our commercial-free podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon! Your membership will give you access to our exclusive bonus episodes, inclu...

Send us Fan Mail In 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 an...

Send us Fan Mail In 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 ....

Send us Fan Mail In 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 Lately Heat protectant Conair Crimper The Jinx - HBO Links to all the books mentioned: https://amzn.to/3GgEcOW   Latest Read: King of Ashes | SA Cosby  Superlatives: Red Clay Noth...

Send us Fan Mail In 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...

Send us Fan Mail In 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 sm...

Send us Fan Mail In 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 throu...

Send us Fan Mail In 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 throu...

Send us Fan Mail In 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 Lately Chicago Sun Times Heat Index Article NPR Article New York Times Article Tina’s Updates on the AI Su...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 202 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah are reading books that their patrons have rated 5 stars! We had so much fun diving into what makes a 5 star read for our Book Talkers, and share some incredible titles. 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 comm...

Send us Fan Mail 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 no extra cost to you. Loving Lately Wear Pa...

Send us Fan Mail 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 commission, at no extra cost to you. Loving...