Brea Grant and Mallory O'Meara

Reading Glasses

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Want to learn how to make the most of your reading life? Join Brea Grant and Mallory O’Meara every week as they discuss tips and tricks for reading better! Listeners will learn how to vanquish their To-Be-Read piles, get pointers on organizing their bookshelves and hear reviews on the newest reading gadgets. Brea and Mallory also offer advice on bookish problems. How do you climb out of a reading slump? How do you support authors while still getting books on the cheap? Where do you hide the bodies of the people who won’t stop talking while you’re trying to read? Mallory and Brea engage in a we...

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Brea Grant and Mallory O'Meara

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Ep 447 - Queernorm Books and How to Schedule Library Holds! 29.01.2026 32:38

Brea and Mallory tick off the first box on the 2026 Reading Glasses Challenge: read a queernorm book! Plus they give advice on scheduling library holds, and recommend queer hockey books. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store The Reading Glasses Book! Sponsor - GreenChef www.greenchef.com/GLASSESGRAZA CODE: GLASSESGRAZA Links - Reading Gla...

Ep 446 - Should You Lie in Your Book Journal? 22.01.2026 33:50

Brea and Mallory debate whether you should lie in your book tracker. Plus, they test out a wooden book stand and recommend books with complex political systems. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store The Reading Glasses Book! Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodreads Group Wish List Newsletter Libro.fm To join our Disc...

Ep 445 - Most Anticipated for January and February + Danika from Book Riot! 15.01.2026 50:55

Brea and Mallory discuss their most anticipated books for the start of 2026! Plus, they talk to Danika Ellis from Book Riot about their 2026 Read Harder Challenge! Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store The Reading Glasses Book! Sponsors - Apron Notebooks www.apronnotebooks.com CODE: GLASSES GreenChef www.greenchef.com/GLASSESGRAZA CODE: GLA...

Ep 444 - New Year Book Tracking! 08.01.2026 34:37

Brea and Mallory discuss how they’re tracking books in the new year! Plus, they go over their CAWPILEs from 2025, and test out a bookish candle. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store The Reading Glasses Book! Sponsors - Apron Notebooks www.apronnotebooks.com CODE: GLASSES ZocDoc www.zocdoc.com/GLASSES Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group...

Ep 443 - 2026 New Year’s Reader Resolutions! 01.01.2026 33:04

Brea and Mallory choose their new year’s reader resolutions! Plus, they give advice on what to do when reading makes you sleepy. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store The Reading Glasses Book! Sponsor - Factor www.factormeals.com/GLASSES50OFF CODE: GLASSES50OFF Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodreads Group Wish List...

Ep 442 - Yearly Reading Wrap Up + 2026 Challenge Reveal! 18.12.2025 40:32

Brea and Mallory wrap up their year in reading. Plus, they reveal the 2026 Reading Glasses (Glasses) Challenge! Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store The Reading Glasses Book! Sponsors - Aura Frames www.auraframes.com CODE: GLASSES Storyworth www.storyworth.com/GLASSES Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodreads Group W...

Ep 441 - Best Books of the Year 2025! 11.12.2025 56:38

Brea and Mallory pick their best books of the year! Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store The Reading Glasses Book! Sponsors - ZocDoc www.zocdoc.com/GLASSES GreenChef www.greenchef.com/GLASSESGRAZA CODE: GLASSESGRAZA Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodreads Group Wish List Newsletter Libro.fm To join our Discord ch...

Ep 440 - Best Book COVERS of the Year + Alonso Duralde! 04.12.2025 48:30

Brea and Mallory pick their favorite book covers of 2025. Plus they interview Alonso Duralde about his new Christmas movie book, and give ideas for gifts for ereaders. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store The Reading Glasses Book! Sponsors - Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodreads Group Wish List Newsletter Libro.f...

Ep 439 - How to Make a Best of List + Meredith from Fangoria! 27.11.2025 51:25

Brea and Mallory discuss what goes into making a best-of book list. Plus, they interview Meredith Borders from Fangoria about their new book, and recommend immersive books. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store The Reading Glasses Book! Sponsors - Aura Frames www.auraframes.com CODE: GLASSES Storyworth www.storyworth.com/GLASSES Links - Rea...

Ep 438 - What’s the Ideal Wheelhouse Size? 20.11.2025 40:39

Brea and Mallory debate whether or not your wheelhouse can be too big. Plus, they list libraries that give out of country cards, and recommend books that will metaphorically punch you in the stomach. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store The Reading Glasses Book! Sponsors - Apron www.apronnotebooks.com CODE: GLASSES GreenChef www.greenchef....

Ep 437 - So Many Magical Cafes - Our Favorite Establishments in Books! 13.11.2025 40:30

Brea and Mallory discuss their favorite establishments in books! Plus, they review StoryTerra and solve a reader problem about which library to use. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store The Reading Glasses Book! Sponsors - ZocDoc www.zocdoc.com/GLASSES Factor www.factormeals.com/GLASSES50OFF CODE: GLASSES50OFF Links - Reading Glasses Fac...

Ep 436 - Most Anticipated for November & December + THE LIBRARIANS! 06.11.2025 59:10

Brea and Mallory name their most anticipated books for November and December! Plus, they interview the filmmaker behind the new documentary The Librarians, Kim A. Snyder. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store The Reading Glasses Book! Sponsors - IngramSpark www.ingramspark.com/learnmore GreenChef www.greenchef.com/50GLASSES CODE: 50GLASSES...

Ep 435 - Human Monsters + Alma Katsu! 30.10.2025 49:33

Brea and Mallory recommend horror novels with human monsters for Halloween! Plus they interview Glasser favorite Alma Katsu about her new book FIEND. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store The Reading Glasses Book! Sponsors - GreenChef www.greenchef.com/50GLASSES CODE: 50GLASSES IngramSpark www.ingramspark.com/learnmore Links - Reading Glass...

Ep 434 - How to Find the Perfect Writing Style for Your Brain 23.10.2025 35:48

Brea and Mallory discuss how specific writing styles can make or break a book. Plus, they solve a reader problem about reading in public, and recommend novels about banned books. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store The Reading Glasses Book! Sponsors - Factor Meals www.factormeals.com CODE: GLASSES50OFF IngramSpark www.ingramspark.com/lear...

Ep 433 - Epistolary Novels and Upsetting Libby Changes! 16.10.2025 37:04

Brea and Mallory tick off another box on the 2025 Reading Glasses Challenge: read an epistolary book! Plus, they discuss the change in Libby’s suspend hold system that has Glassers in a tizzy, and solve a reader problem about wrist pain. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store The Reading Glasses Book! Sponsor - GreenChef www.greenchef.com/50...

Ep 432 - Hot Tips for Focusing on Reading + Adam Sockel! 09.10.2025 1:04:10

Brea and Mallory give out tips on improving your reading focus! Plus, they test out the new app Focus Friend, and interview long time friend of the show Adam Sockel about his new book. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store The Reading Glasses Book! Sponsors - ZocDoc www.zocdoc.com/GLASSES Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Gla...

Ep 431 - Did Not Finish Books Vs Not Right Now Books 02.10.2025 36:46

Brea and Mallory discuss a new way to sort out your dumped books, give advice for reluctant book dumpers, and recommend sister books. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store The Reading Glasses Book! Sponsors - GreenChef www.greenchef.com/50GLASSES CODE: 50GLASSES Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodreads Group Wish Lis...

Ep 430 - The Easiest Type of Book Club + Wet Books 25.09.2025 32:26

Brea and Mallory tick off another box on the 2025 Reading Glasses Challenge: read a book with a two person book club! Plus, they solve a problem about putting damaged books in a Little Free Library, and recommend books set in Scotland but NOT Edinburgh. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store Sponsor - Factor www.factormeals.com/GLASSES50OFF...

Ep 429 - Aging Up Your Book Taste + Becky Spratford! 18.09.2025 1:09:23

Brea and Mallory talk about how to age up your reading tastes from YA to adult (and if you should bother!). Plus, they have Becky Spratford on to discuss her new book WHY I LOVE HORROR, and they recommend fantasy books with NO spice. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store Sponsors - ZocDoc www.zocdoc.com/GLASSES GreenChef www.greenchef.com/5...

Ep 428 - Signed Copies and Protective Covers - How Precious Should You Be With Your Books? 11.09.2025 42:32

Brea and Mallory talk about reading signed books and debate how precious you need to be with them. Plus, they review Book Beau book covers and discuss how much protection books really need. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodreads Group Amazon Wish List Newsletter Libro.fm To joi...

Ep 427 - Most Anticipated Books for September and October! 04.09.2025 44:34

Brea and Mallory talk about their most anticipated books for September and October! Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodreads Group Amazon Wish List Newsletter Libro.fm To join our Discord channel, email us proof of your Reading-Glasses-supporting Maximum Fun membership! www.maxim...

Ep 426 - The Most Underrated Books of the Year 28.08.2025 31:00

Brea and Mallory talk about 2025 books they think are underrated! Plus, they talk about what to do if you don’t like an audiobook narrator, and recommend reluctant love stories. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodreads Group Amazon Wish List Newsletter Libro.fm To join our Discor...

Ep 425 - Should You Gift Books to Nonreaders? 21.08.2025 42:23

Brea and Mallory debate about gifting books to nonreaders. Plus, they give advice on when you receive a book gift you don’t want, and recommend locked room mysteries! Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store Sponsors - ZocDoc www.zocdoc.com/GLASSES Green Chef www.greenchef.com/50GLASSES CODE: 50GLASSES Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Re...

Ep 424 - Honk Honk - Reading Really Long Books 14.08.2025 36:08

Brea and Mallory tick off another box on the 2025 Reading Glasses Challenge: read a honker! Plus, they offer advice about attending specialty book events, and recommend books that feature loving friends and family! Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodreads Group Amazon Wish List N...

Ep 423 - Is Jailbreaking Your eReader Worth It? 07.08.2025 38:08

Brea and Mallory discuss jailbreaking ereaders, figure out when to look at the photo section of a celebrity memoir, and recommend funny sci fi. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store Sponsors - Pair Eyewear www.paireyewear.com CODE: GLASSES Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodreads Group Amazon Wish List Newsletter Lib...