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 276 - Get Out Your Wool Socks - Cozy Reads 06.10.2022 52:08

Brea and Mallory discuss cozy books, test out some metal bookmarks, and give advice for reading difficult subject matter with a book club. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store Sponsors - Storyworth www.storyworth.com/GLASSES Magic Spoon www.magicspoon.com/GLASSES CODE: GLASSES Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodread...

Ep 275 - No Pamphlets! The Best Way to Mail Books 29.09.2022 50:50

Brea and Mallory talk about the best way to mail books, interview author Ben Acker, and give advice on the best place to review books online! Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store Sponsors - Green Chef www.greenchef.com/GLASSES135 Code: GLASSES135 Soylent www.soylent.com/GLASSES Code: GLASSES Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading...

Ep 274 - Ask Someone What They’re Reading 22.09.2022 36:54

Brea and Mallory tick off another box on the 2022 Reading Glasses Challenge - ask someone what they’re reading. Plus, they talk about introductions in books and recommend titles with ADHD protagonists! Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store Sponsors - Better Help www.betterhelp.com/GLASSES Magic Spoon www.magicspoon.com/GLASSES CODE: GLASSES...

Ep 273 - Bookstores - When You’re Here You’re Family 15.09.2022 54:57

Brea and Mallory discuss navigating bookstores, interview Rachael Conrad from Print Bookstore, and recommend goofy mystery books. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store Sponsors - Dipsea www.dipseastories.com/GLASSES Ever tried Microdosing? Visit Microdose.com and use GLASSES for 30% off + Free Shipping Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Gro...

Ep 272 - Dick Lit and Gendered Books with Constance Wu 08.09.2022 1:06:04

Brea and Mallory discuss gendered books with special guest Constance Wu! Plus, they give out advice on beating distractions and finishing books. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store Sponsors - GreenChef www.greenchef.com/glasses135 CODE: GLASSES135 Microdose Gummies Ever tried Microdosing? Visit Microdose.com and use GLASSES for 30% off...

Ep 271 - Flat Bottomed Bags Make the Bookish World Go Round 01.09.2022 1:03:18

Brea and Mallory discuss the ideal book bag, interview author Kelly J Ford, and give advice on a library card dilemma. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store Sponsors - Ever tried Microdosing? Visit Microdose.com and use GLASSES for 30% off + Free Shipping Soylent www.soylent.com/GLASSES CODE: GLASSES Storyfest www.westportlibrary.org Link...

Ep 270 - How To Retain More of What You Read 25.08.2022 39:26

Brea and Mallory discuss tips for remembering more of what you read, talk about their favorite book lights, and recommend books that feature engineers and machinery! Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store Sponsors - Storyfest! https://westportlibrary.org/ BetterHelp www.betterhelp.com/GLASSES Soylent www.soylent.com/GLASSES CODE: GLASSES Lin...

Ep 269 - Read Like You’ve Never Been Hurt Before - Unfinished Series 18.08.2022 39:20

Brea and Mallory discuss a big reader dilemma - should you wait until a series is published before you finish reading it? Plus, recommendations for how to find cozy romance. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store Sponsors - Ever tried Microdosing? Visit Microdose.com and use GLASSES for 30% off + Free Shipping Links - Reading Glasses Faceb...

Ep 268 - Don’t Have a Baby With This Book - Changing Reading Tastes 11.08.2022 36:48

Brea and Mallory discuss the ways your reading tastes change over time, give advice on making books scarier, and recommend scary novels! Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store Sponsors - GreenChef www.greenchef.com/GLASSES135 CODE: GLASSES135 Dipsea www.dipseastories.com/GLASSES Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodre...

Ep 267 - Don’t Get a Sunburn on Your Book - Tips for Outside Reading 04.08.2022 50:20

Brea and Mallory offer tips for summer reading outside, ask librarians how to combat book banning, and recommend middle grade horror books! Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store Sponsors - Magic Spoon www.magicspoon.com/GLASSES CODE: GLASSES Microdose Gummies Ever tried Microdosing? Visit Microdose.com and use GLASSES for 30% off + Free...

Ep 266 - The Best and Worst Reading Positions 28.07.2022 37:46

Brea and Mallory talk about reading posture, give tips for moving with books, and recommend books to read while recovering surgery. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store Sponsors - Magic Spoon www.magicspoon.com/GLASSES code: GLASSES Trade Coffee www.drinktrade.com/GLASSES Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodreads...

Ep 265 - Like Cover Songs but Books - Why People Love Retellings 21.07.2022 43:08

Brea and Mallory talk about why people love retellings so much, review a book cart, and discuss how to log a book you’ve read in two different years. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store Sponsors - BetterHelp www.betterhelp.com/GLASSES Nightfire by Tor What Moves the Dead Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodreads...

Ep 264 - How To Get in the Mood to Read 14.07.2022 38:46

Brea and Mallory give tips on getting yourself in the mood to read, talk about what counts as a series, and recommend Mexican Gothic readalikes! Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store Sponsors - Dipsea www.dipseastories.com/GLASSES What Moves the Dead by T. Kingfisher https://tornightfire.com/catalog/what-moves-the-dead-t-kingfisher/ Links...

Ep 263 - Extreme Cottagecore - Amish Romances 07.07.2022 47:01

Brea and Mallory discuss Amish romance novels, talk about what to do when your pets won’t let you read, and recommend audio graphic novels! Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store Sponsors - GreenChef www.greenchef.com/GLASSES135 CODE: GLASSES135 Trade Coffee www.drinktrade.com/GLASSES Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses...

Ep 262 - Best Books of the Year So Far! 30.06.2022 46:54

Brea and Mallory discuss their favorite books of 2022 that were released from January to June, and solve a tricky reader problem about large print books. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store Sponsors - Ever tried Microdosing? Visit Microdose.com and use GLASSES for 30% off + Free Shipping. Magic Spoon www.magicspoon.com/GLASSES CODE: GL...

Ep 261 - Not Beige - Book Apps You Need! 23.06.2022 48:48

Brea and Mallory test out a ton of book apps and tell you the best ones! Also, they recommend books with autistic protagonists. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store Sponsors - BetterHelp www.betterhelp.com/GLASSES Ever tried Microdosing? Visit Microdose.com and use GLASSES for 30% off + Free Shipping Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Gr...

Ep 260 - Books with a Tan Line - Preserving Your Books and eReaders 16.06.2022 42:18

Brea and Mallory talk about how to preserve your print books and eReaders, review some cute bookmarks, and recommend books with bisexual protagonists. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store Sponsors - GreenChef www.greenchef.com/GLASSES130 Code: GLASSES130 Dipsea www.dipseastories.com/GLASSES Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading...

Ep 259 - Your Main Book and Your Side Pieces - Reading Multiple Books At Once 09.06.2022 38:55

Brea and Mallory talk about how to read multiple books at once, discuss buying different editions of books, and recommend retellings with Black protagonists. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store Sponsors - BetterHelp www.betterhelp.com/glasses Magic Spoon www.magicspoon.com/glasses CODE: GLASSES Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Readi...

Ep 258 - The Best Way to Track Your Reading 02.06.2022 44:12

Brea and Mallory discuss the best ways to track your reading, test out a wine glass for reading, and recommend historical sci fi. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store Sponsors - Tor NightFire Just Like Mother by Anne Heltzel Trade Coffee www.drinktrade.com/glasses Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodreads Group Ama...

Ep 257 - How to Find Books Like Your Favorite Media with Tade Thompson 26.05.2022 48:03

Brea and Mallory talk about how to find books like your favorite shows and movies, interview Tade Thompson, and discuss scary reads! Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store Sponsors - Tor Books Just like Mother by Anne Heltzel Storyworth Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodreads Group Amazon Wish List Newsletter Libro...

Ep 256 - Cozy but also Spicy - Who Makes the Genre Rules? With Glory Edim 19.05.2022 38:20

Brea and Mallory discuss genre rules and interview Glory Edim, founder of Well Read Black Girl! Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store Sponsors - BetterHelp Curiosity Stream CODE: GLASSES Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodreads Group Amazon Wish List Newsletter Libro.fm Well-Read Black Girl Well-Read Black Girl Podca...

Ep 255 - Book Rex for AAPI Heritage Month 12.05.2022 34:49

Brea and Mallory recommend books by AAPI authors, have a special guest on to review some book tech, and talk about what to do when you see a book in a store ahead of its pub date. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store Asian American Pacific Islander Month https://asianpacificheritage.gov/ Sponsors - Dipsea GreenChef CODE: GLASSES130 Links -...

Ep 254 - Weird Reader Behavior - Is It Really That Weird? 05.05.2022 41:11

Brea and Mallory talk about weird reader quirks, debate voting in book awards, and recommend ghoul books. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Join the MaxFunDrive! Twitch Link for Tonight - twitch.tv/readingglassespodcast Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodreads Group Amazon Wish List Newsletter Libro.fm Books Mentioned - Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doer...

Ep 253 - Genre Curious? How To Try A Genre You’ve Never Read Before 28.04.2022 38:06

Brea and Mallory discuss starting a genre you’ve never tried before and recommend books to help with a reading hangover. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store MaxFunDrive! www.maximumfun.org/join Send proof of your membership to readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com to get a personalized book recommendation and access to our Slack channel!...

Ep 252 - Mighty Morphin’ Authors - Why Authors Use Pen Names 21.04.2022 36:46

Brea and Mallory discuss why some authors use pen names, recommend book tracking apps, and talk abouts books that showcase emotional communication. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store Sponsors - BetterHelp www.betterhelp.com/GLASSES Microdose Gummies Ever tried Microdosing? Visit Microdose.com and use GLASSES for 30% off + Free Shipping...