Book Talk, etc.

By Tina @tbretc and Hannah @hanpickedbooks

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Book Talk, etc. episodes:

July 22, 2025 Tackling Our Goodreads Graveyard
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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, 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, Live Creativity Sprints and Bookstore Browse, 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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Foton Candle IG
Ghost Adventures (Seasons 1-3) (H)

Latest Read
We Don’t Talk About Carol | Kristen L. Berry (T)
Big Fan | Alexandra Romanoff (H)
831 Stories IG

Goodreads Graveyard
The Enchanted | Renee Denfeld (T)
The Firekeepers Daughter | Angeline Boulley (H)
The Summer That Melted Everything | Tiffany McDaniel (T)
Jobis89 IG
Upstream | Mary Oliver (H)

Shelf Addition
Culpability | Bruce Holsinger (T)
Twist of Fate | Se-Ah Jang (T)
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1h 6min
July 15, 2025 Easily Distracted by New Releases (July 2025) + Chatting About Our Library Habits
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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 and in person!
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, Live Creativity Sprints and Bookstore Browse, 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
Novelist (T)
Mr. Pen Highlighters (H)

Latest Read
You Killed Me First | John Marrs (T)
Lovely War | Julie Berry (H)
We Can Still Save the Libraries - Book Riot Article
@Tomesandtextiles on Instagram

New Releases:
These Heathens | Mia McKenzie (T)
My Friends | Fredrik Backman (H)
When the Wolf Comes Home | Nat Cassidy (T)
So Far Gone | Jess Walter (H)

Shelf Addition
Our Last Resort | Clémence Michallon (T)
Runner 13 | Amy McCulloch (H)

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.
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BTE on Youtube
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Hannah's TikTok , IG @hanpickedbooks
Jonathan IG @infiltrate_jay
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Renee's Substack Newsletter , IG@Itsbooktalk

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1h 1min
July 08, 2025 Strangely Endearing Heroines + Reading Weird Girl Books
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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. Purchasing through these links supports us with a small commission, at no extra cost to you.

Loving Lately
Junk Journaling (T)
Nenna’s Account
Prime Drinks (H)

Latest Read
What Kind of Paradise | Janelle Brown (T)
Heartwood | Amity Gaige (H)

Weird Girl Books
Immaculate Conception | Ling Ling Huang (T)
Victorian Psycho | Virginia Feito (H)
Sky Daddy | Kate Folk (T)
Deadly Animals | Marie Tierney (H)

Shelf Addition
The Widow | John Grisham (T)
August Lane | Regina Black (H)

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!
Support the show
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Email us at booktalketc@gmail
BTE on Youtube
Tina's TikTok , IG @tbretc YT @tbretc
Hannah's TikTok , IG @hanpickedbooks
Jonathan IG @infiltrate_jay
Podcast IG @booktalketc
Renee's Substack Newsletter , IG@Itsbooktalk

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1h 11min
July 01, 2025 Best Books We’ve Read This Year… So Far
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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
Nothing to See Here
Tell Me What You Did
The War that Saved My Life
When the Wolf Comes Home
The Secret History of the Rape Kit
Audition
The Float Test
Say You’ll Remember Me
The Favorites
Wild Dark Shore
We Live Here Now
The Names

Favorites:
The Favorites
Sandwich
Atmosphere: A Love Story
Happy Land
Bat Eater and Other Names for Cora Zeng
The Knight and the Moth
Broken Country
Rainbow Black
Wild Dark Shore
The Names

Current Read
Sky Daddy
The Odyssey

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 othe
Support the show
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Email us at booktalketc@gmail
BTE on Youtube
Tina's TikTok , IG @tbretc YT @tbretc
Hannah's TikTok , IG @hanpickedbooks
Jonathan IG @infiltrate_jay
Podcast IG @booktalketc
Renee's Substack Newsletter , IG@Itsbooktalk

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1h 9min
June 24, 2025 July Books on the Radar (2025)
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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 you.

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Christine - How Long Does it Take (T)
Brush Cleaner Apparatus (T)
Book Page (H)

Latest Read
Atmosphere | Taylor Jenkins Reid (T)
The Knight and the Moth | Rachel Gillig (H)

July Books on the Radar
Night Watchers | Daphne Woolsoncroft (T)
My Train Leaves at Three | Natalie Guerrero (H)
The Other Wife | Jackie Thomas-Kennedy (T)
Mendell Station | J.B. Hwang (H)
The Confessions | Paul Bradley Carr (T)
Rose in Chains | Julie Soto (H)
Everyone is Lying to You | Jo Piazza (T)
Soulgazer | Maggie Rapier (H)
Angel Down | Daniel Kraus (T)
The Entirely True Story of the Fantastical Mesmerist Nora Grey | Kathleen Kaufman (H)

Current Read
Jill is Not Happy | Kaira Rouda (T)
Victorian Psycho | Virginia Feito (H)
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!

Support the show
Let's Connect...

Email us at booktalketc@gmail
BTE on Youtube
Tina's TikTok , IG @tbretc YT @tbretc
Hannah's TikTok , IG @hanpickedbooks
Jonathan IG @infiltrate_jay
Podcast IG @booktalketc
Renee's Substack Newsletter , IG@Itsbooktalk

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47min
June 17, 2025 Celebrating Independent Publishers!
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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 small commission, at no extra cost to you.

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Tina’s Planner (T)
Energel Pens 1.0
How to Spot a Fairy (H)
Weird but True: Animals (H)
Fearless Felines: 30 True Tales of Courageous Cats (H)
DoDo Kids on YouTube

Latest Read
It’s Not the End of the World | Jonathan Parks-Ramage (T)
The River is Waiting | Wally Lamb (H)
Wake Up and Open Your Eyes | Clay McLeod Chapman
The Bright Lands | John Fram
Brett’s Bookstack Podcast with Jonathan Parks-Ramage

Independently Published Books:
Braiding Sweetgrass | Robin Wall Kimmerer
Fourth Wing | Rebecca Yarros
After the Ocean | Lauren E. Rico (T)
Shield of Sparrows | Devney Perry (H)
Don’t Believe Her | Nicola Sanders (T)
Foster | Claire Keegan (H)

Shelf Addition
The Midnight Knock | John Fram (T)
Scream with Me: Horror Films and the Rise of American Feminism (1968-1980) | Eleanor Johnson

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
Support the show
Let's Connect...

Email us at booktalketc@gmail
BTE on Youtube
Tina's TikTok , IG @tbretc YT @tbretc
Hannah's TikTok , IG @hanpickedbooks
Jonathan IG @infiltrate_jay
Podcast IG @booktalketc
Renee's Substack Newsletter , IG@Itsbooktalk

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56min
June 10, 2025 Easily Distracted By New Releases (June 2025)
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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 through these links supports us with a small commission, at no extra cost to you.
Loving Lately
The ARC Calendar (T)
@mikaelabooks_
@amysalwaysreading
Fantastic Fiction
They Called Him Mostly Harmless - HBO Max (H)

Latest Read
Beautiful Ugly | Alice Feeney (T)
The Manicurists Daughter | Susan Lieu (H)

Book Talk - Genre Queer Books
Bookmory
With A Vengeance | Riley Sager (T)
Count My Lies | Sophie Stava (H)
The Ghostwriter | Julie Clark (T)
The Bright Years | Sarah Damoff (H)

Shelf Addition
The Book of Alchemy | Suleika Jaouad (T)
Swordheart | T. Kingfisher (H)

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!
Support the show
Let's Connect...

Email us at booktalketc@gmail
BTE on Youtube
Tina's TikTok , IG @tbretc YT @tbretc
Hannah's TikTok , IG @hanpickedbooks
Jonathan IG @infiltrate_jay
Podcast IG @booktalketc
Renee's Substack Newsletter , IG@Itsbooktalk

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1h 3min
June 03, 2025 Celebrating Pride with Queer Genre-Fiction
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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 through these links supports us with a small commission, at no extra cost to you.
Loving Lately
Elf - Holy Hydration! - Coconut Mist (T)
e.l.f. SKIN Holy Hydration! Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm (T)
Frenshe - Bergamot Cedar (H)
Magnesium stick - Cashmere Vanilla (H)
Eos Body Lotion - Cashmere Vanilla (H)

Latest Read
The Staircase in the Woods | Chuck Wendig (T+H)

Book Talk - Queer Genre-Fiction
Black River Orchard | Chuck Wendig
Woodworking | Emily St. James
A Gentleman’s Gentleman | TJ Alexander (T)
Rainbow Black | Maggie Thrash (H)
Disappoint Me | Nicola Dinan (T)
Girl Serpent Thorn | Melissa Bashardoust (H)

Shelf Addition
The Salvage | Anbara Salam (T)
This Kind of Trouble | Tochi Eze (H)

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!
Support the show
Let's Connect...

Email us at booktalketc@gmail
BTE on Youtube
Tina's TikTok , IG @tbretc YT @tbretc
Hannah's TikTok , IG @hanpickedbooks
Jonathan IG @infiltrate_jay
Podcast IG @booktalketc
Renee's Substack Newsletter , IG@Itsbooktalk

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54min
May 27, 2025 Summer Bonanza V: 20 of the Hottest Summer Book Releases to Add to Your TBR!
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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 Summer Reading List
Latest Read
One in Four | Lucinda Berry (T)
Run on Red | Noelle West Ihli (H)
Book Talk
King of Ashes
The Compound
The Bewitching
Summer Bonanza
Slanting Toward the Sea
Lucky Day
Park Avenue
The Unseen
We Are All Guilty Here
Days of Light
It’s Not the End of the World
The Girls Who Grew Big
In the Family Way
These Heathens
House of Beth
Great Black Hope
A Marriage at Sea
A Far Better Thing
The Poppy Fields
The River is Waiting
What Kind of Paradise
So Far Gone
The Ghostwriter
Crown
Current Reads
The Bitter Truth | Shanora Williams
Support the show
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Email us at booktalketc@gmail
BTE on Youtube
Tina's TikTok , IG @tbretc YT @tbretc
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Jonathan IG @infiltrate_jay
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1h 19min
May 20, 2025 Reading Patrons ⭐ 5 Star ⭐ Reads!
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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 commission, at no extra cost to you.

Loving Lately
Fallen Angels Podcast (T)
Dafont.com (H)
Fast_Serif font/Fast_Sans font
How to Download Fonts - @Worldswithinpages
Favorite fonts: IM FELL English, Apple Garamond Light, Tarif Arabic

Latest Read
Road to Tender Hearts | Annie Hartnett (T)
One Golden Summer | Carley Fortune (H)

Book Talk
The Lion Women of Tehran
Margos Got Money Troubles
The Wedding People
Breathing Lessons | Anne Tyler (H)
Bat Eaters and Other Names for Cora Zeng | Kylie Lee Baker (T)
Long Way Down | Jason Reynolds (H)
Know My Name | Chanel Miller (T)
Things You Save in a Fire | Katherine Center (H)

Shelf Addition
Dark Maestro | Brendon Slocomb (T)
Cursed Daughters | Oyinkan Braithwaite (H)

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!
Support the show
Let's Connect...

Email us at booktalketc@gmail
BTE on Youtube
Tina's TikTok , IG @tbretc YT @tbretc
Hannah's TikTok , IG @hanpickedbooks
Jonathan IG @infiltrate_jay
Podcast IG @booktalketc
Renee's Substack Newsletter , IG@Itsbooktalk

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