In Episode 129 of Book Talk, Etc. Tina and Renee share their recent new release reads. They also share what they've been loving lately, their latest reads, and have book talk about 2023 themes. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to FOLLOW /SUBSCRIBE on your podcast app so you never miss an episode!

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Loving Lately
Christmas gift list tracker app (T) 
Article - the case for never reading the book jacket (R) 

Latest Reads 
The Jolliest Bunch | Danny Pelligrino (T) 

Easily Distracted By New Releases (December 2023) + 2023 Themes

A book recommendation podcast that's bound to grow your TBR!

Arts

Literature

Performing Arts

Design

Food

Fashion & Beauty

Visual Arts

Books

If you enjoy our commercial-free podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon! Your membership will give you access to our exclusive Audiobook Guide and bonus episodes, including Books We DNFed and What's in the Mailbag! Plus, 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:
Jacket Potato Recipes (H)
The Foldie (T)

Current Reads:
Eileen | Otessa Mosfegh (T)
Never Saw Me Coming | Vera Kurian (H)

Book Talk:
Big Swiss | Jen Beagin
Earthlings | Sayaka Murata (T)
The Employees | Olga Ravn (H)
I’m Thinking of Ending Things | Iain Reid (T)
I Who Have Never Known Men | Jacqueline Harpman (H)

Shelf Additions:
The Silent Companions | Laura Purcell (T)
You're Safe Here | Leslie Stephens (H)

The book titles listed here are Amazon links  *You can also shop our Bookshop.org shop.  Either place, we make a small commission from qualifying purchases (at no cost to you). Thank you! 

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What Did I Just Read?

In Episode 149 of Book Talk, Etc Tina and Hannah dive into their reading preferences. Additionally May is bursting with promising releases. They can't wait to share what has them excited this month.  

**If you enjoy our commercial-free podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon! Your membership will give you access to our exclusive Audiobook Guide and bonus episodes, including Books We DNFed, What's in the Mailbag, and Criminally Booked! Plus, 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 
Baby Reindeer (T)
Glocusent Upgraded LED Neck Reading Light (H) Community Read Discussion
Sociopath | Patric Gagne (T + H 

May Books on the Radar + Defining Our Reading Tastes

The show is off this week, but today Tina officially welcomes Hannah to the show. They chat about their vision for the show, what Hannah hopes to bring to the show, the genres she reads, and more.  Support the Show. Let's Connect... 

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A Sneak Peek Into What's Coming to BTE

In Episode 148 of Book Talk, Etc (Renee’s last episode), Tina and Renee reminisce about their podcasting journey. They share what they've been loving lately, their latest reads, and have book talk about favorite episodes and loving lately's. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE on your podcast app so you never miss an episode! **If you enjoy our commercial-free podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon!  Your membership will give you access to our exclusive Audiobook Guide and bonus episodes, including Books We DNFed, What's in the Mailbag, and Criminally Booked! Plus, 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’s 
Beyond All Repair Podcast (T) 
Algenist Lip Serum (R)  Past Loving Lately’s 
23:24 Chom Chom Pet Roller
Guard Your ID 
AirPods Cleaner 
Drybar Shower Cap 
Shark cordless pet vac 
Olive and June nail polish 
Fantastic Fiction Website  Books Mentioned 
Confessions | Kanae Manato
The Measure | Nikki ERlick 
Birthday Girl | Niko Wolf 
Like a House on Fire | Lauren McBrayer 
Buzzword Episode - ep9
Stephen King Special 
Universal Recommendations 
Bookstore Browsing 

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37:17 Jaded | Ella Lee (T) 
Bear | Julia Phillips (R) 
51:50 Down River | John Hart (T) 
The Last Child 
The Unwilling 
Find You First | Linwood Barclay (R) 

Our Favorites Over the Past 3 Years + Renee Says Goodbye

In Episode 147 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Renee welcome new co-host Hannah. They share what they've been loving lately, their latest reads, and have book talk about their first quarter reading. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE on your podcast app so you never miss an episode! **If you enjoy our commercial-free podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon!  Your membership will give you access to our exclusive Audiobook Guide and bonus episodes, including Books We DNFed, What's in the Mailbag, and Criminally Booked! Plus, 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  Writech Pens (H) 
Poete Scented Bookmarks  (T) 
Mel Robbins Podcast & workbook  (R)  Book Talk  Scamanda Podcast  Bookmory App  The Storygraph  Battle of the Back Burners (@kellyhook.readsbooks) The Women | Kristin Hannah  Father of the Rain | Lily King Leaving | Roxana Robinson  James | Percival Everett A Place for Us | Fatima Farheen Merza The Frozen River | Ariel Lawton  Latest Reads The Berry Pickers | Amanda Peters (H)  A Great Country |  Shilpi Somaya Gowda (T)  Happiness Falls | Angie Kim  Mayluna | Kelley McNeil (R)  Daisy Jones and the Six  Songs in Ursa Major | Emma Brodie  The Idea of You | Robinne Lee  Lapvona | Ottessa Moshfegh (H)  My Year of Rest and Relaxation  The Gunners | Rebecca Lowman (T)  California Bear | Duane Swerzenski  (R)  Shelf Additions  The Paris Novel | Ruth Reichl (H)  If the Tide Turns | Rachel Rueckert (T)  Love Letters to a Serial Killer | Tasha Coryell (R)  Hannah @hanpickedbooks  *The book titles listed here are Amazon links  *You can also shop our Bookshop.org shop.  Either place, we make a small commission from qualifying purchases (at no cost to you). Thank you!  Blackwells  Support the Show. Let's Connect... 

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Jonathan IG @infiltrate_jay
Podcast IG @booktalketc
Renee's Substack Newsletter , IG@Itsbooktalk






Easily Distracted By New Releases (December 2023) + 2023 Themes

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