Pouring Over Books

By LaShawn Wiltz

Welcome to Pouring Over Books, a podcast where we dive into the books we love…and maybe a few we didn’t. Every week I’ll be deep diving into what I’m reading, recommendations, and t

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May 20, 2025 5 Tips to Read More This Summer
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In this episode of Pouring Over Books, LaShawn discusses the excitement of summer reading, sharing her tips for how to read more this summer. She emphasizes the importance of reading for pleasure, the value of DNFing books that don't capture your interest, and practical strategies to incorporate more reading into daily life. LaShawn also shares her current reads and upcoming books she's excited about, and plugs her Summer Reading Guide that releases next week on her Substack.

Throne of Glass Series by Sarah J Maas
Julie Chan is Dead by Liann Zhang
Rewind it Back By Liz Thomforde
Wild and Wrangled by Lyla Sage
Wood Working by Emily St james
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May 13, 2025 AAPI Heritage Month Recs, Booktok Tea & What I'm Reading Now
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In this episode of Pouring Over Books, LaShawn discusses the significance of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by recommending books from Asian authors. The episode also features a segment on current reads and future TBRs, along with a discussion on the recent book 'Silver Elite' and the reactions it has garnered within the book community.

Books Mentioned in this Episode
Can't Get Enough By Kennedy Ryan
Panchinko By Min Jin Lee
Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner
The Joy Luck Club By Amy Tan
To All the boys I’ve loved before By : Jenny Han
The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang
The Downstairs Girl by Stacie Lee
Audre and Bash and Just Friends by Tia Williams
The Names by Florence Knapp.

Zeal by Morgan Jenkins

Hunger Games By Suzanne Collins
Divergent Veronica Roth

Silver Elite By Dani Francis

Dani Francis Barnes and Noble Article:
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May 06, 2025 April Reads and Books on My Radar for May
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In this episode of Pouring Over Books, LaShawn discusses the books she's read so far this year, including her top picks and some disappointments. She reviews several titles she read in April and shares her thoughts on upcoming releases for May.
Books Mentioned in this Episode
The House of My Mother By Sheri Frankie
Firebird By Juliette Cross
Say You'll Remember Me By Abby Jimenez
Nappily Ever After by Trisha R Thomas
King of Envy By Ana Huang
One Golden Summer By Carly Fortune
Can't Get Enough By Kennedy Ryan
Rewind it Back by Liz Thomfode
Problematic Summer Romance By Ali Hazelwood.
Silver Elite by Dani Francis
Summer in the City By Alex Aster
Waiting to Exhale by Terry McMillan
James Percivil Everette.
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April 22, 2025 Alternatives to Amazon for Books, Audiobooks and eBooks for Independent Bookstore Day
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In this episode of Pouring Over Books, host LaShawn shares her birthday celebrations and dives into Emily Henry's latest book. In celebration of independent bookstores, She discusses the importance of supporting independent bookstores and provides alternatives to Amazon for purchasing books, audiobooks, and eBooks. LaShawn also shares her current read, and what she's currently obsessed with .
Books and Links Mentioned in this Episode
This Great Big Beautiful Life By Emily Henry
The Seven Husbands of Evenlyn Hugo By Taylor Jenkins Reid
Independent Bookstore Day
Bookshop.org
Libro FM ( use the code SWITCH)
Everand
Apple Books
Google Books
The Storygraph
Why I switched to the Storygraph episode
Island Queen By Vanessa Riley
Adidas Samba Red leopard print

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April 15, 2025 RERUN: How I read Multiple Books at Once
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one of The questions most frequently asked of Lashawn ( as recently as last week) is how does she read multiple books at once?
So in this episode re-run LaShawn shares her reading system, which allows her to read multiple titles simultaneously. The conversation also touches on the recent controversy surrounding digital ownership of Kindle books and Amazon's policies. LaShawn invites listeners to join the Pouring Over Books Club for a community reading experience.
Links for this episode
Colorsoft kindle
The apple ipad mini
The Way of Kings Brandon Sanderson
Cher’s Memoir
Discovery of Witches By Deborah Harkness
Mind till Midnight Lisa Kleypas
Cold hearted Rake Lisa Kleypas
Harry Potter and the Sourcer’s Stone By J.K. Rowling
Bloodmarked By Tracey Deon
Oathbound by Tracey Deon
Can’t get enough by Kenndy ryan.
Favorites By Layne Fargo
Book Talk Etc podcast
Throne of glass series by sarah j maas.
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April 08, 2025 Celebrating National Library Week and My Library Book Haul for April
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In this episode, LaShawn finally gets to review the book 'Oathbound', discussing its unexpected twists and the emotional impact it had on her. She also celebrates National Library Week, highlighting the vital role libraries play in communities and what you can do to keep Libraries open. LaShawn shares her recent library haul, sharing a wide of new reads that all came available at the same time.

00:00 Oathbound Review
03:56 Celebrating National Library Week
09:18 Library Haul: New Reads and Recommendations
18:19 Current Reads and Future Plans

Books Mentioned in this Episode
Oathbound by Tracey Deon Buy on Amazon | Buy on Bookshop.org
The Dream Hotel by Laila Lalami Buy on Amazon | Buy on Bookshop.org
The Love Lyric Kristinia Forest Buy on Amazon | buy on Bookshop.org
Summer in the City By Alex Aster Buy on Amazon | Buy on Bookshop.org
Colored Television By Danzi Stanza Buy on Amazon | Buy on Bookshop.org
This Motherless Land by Nikki May Buy on Amazon | Buy on Bookshop.org
Resources
Show up for Our Libraries
Flower Sprinkles from As Ever

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April 01, 2025 March Reads and Books on My Radar in April
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In this episode, LaShawn celebrates her birthday month while discussing what she read in March what books are on her radar for April, and what she is currently reading now.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates
01:35 Book Reviews: March Reads
09:58 Upcoming Releases: April Anticipations
21:31 Current Reads and Future Plans

Books Talked about in this Episode:

Wild Side By Elsie Silver Amazon | Bookshop.org
Confessions of a Video Vixen By Karinne Steffans Amazon |Bookshop.org |LibroFM
Archangel's Ascension By Nalini Singh Amazon |Bookshop.org |LibroFM
Bloodmarked by Tracy Deonn Amazon | Bookshop.org |LibroFM
Books on my radar for April
Say You'll Remember Me By Abby Jimenez Amazon |Bookshop.org |LibroFM
What if I never Get over You by Paige Toon Amazon |Bookshop.org |LibroFM
Wild and Wrangled Lyla Sage Amazon |Bookshop.org |LibroFM
Zeal by Morgan Jenkins Amazon |Bookshop.org |LibroFM
Fantasies of Future Things By Doug Jones Amazon |Bookshop.org
Julie Chan is Dead By Liann Zhang Amazon |Bookshop.org |LibroFM
Other books: Oathbound by Tracy Deonn Amazon |Bookshop.org |LibroFM
Spring Book Episode

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March 25, 2025 Book Recommendations from My Favorite Book Genres
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In this episode of Pouring Over Books, LaShawn explores various literary genres, providing insights and recommendations for each. She discusses the characteristics of women's fiction, romance, thrillers, fantasy, and dystopian novels, highlighting key themes and notable books within each genre.
Books talked about in this episode
Hello Beautiful" by Ann Napolitano Buy on Amazon | Buy on Bookshop.org
Vision in White By Nora Roberts Buy on Amazon | Buy on Bookshop.org
The First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston Buy on Amazon | Buy on Bookshop.org
An Ember in the Ashes Series By Saba Tahirr Buy on Amazon | Buy on Bookshop.org
1984 By Georige Orwell Buy on Amazon | Buy on Bookshop.org
The Baddest Bitch in the Room By Sophia Chang Buy on Amazon | Buy on Bookshop.org( backordered)
Others Mentioned
The Story Graph
Audible
LibroFM
Everand
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March 18, 2025 My Most Anticipated New Books to Read This Spring
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In this episode, LaShawn dives into her most anticipated book releases for the spring, discussing a variety of genres and themes, including historical fiction, thrillers, and contemporary romance. LaShawn also reflects on her current read and her plans for creating a personal library at home.
Books mentioned this Episode:

The Dream Hotel by Laila Lalami Amazon| Bookshop.org
The Buffalo Hunter Hunter By Stephen Graham Jones Amazon| Bookshop.org
The Filling Station Amazon| Bookshop.org
The Antidote Karen Russell Amazon| Bookshop.org
Flirting Lessons By Jasmine Guillory Amazon | Bookshop.org
Fish Tales By Nettie Jones Amazon |Bookshop.org
The Perfect Divorce By Jeneva Rose Amazon | Bookshop.org
Great Big Beautiful Life By Emily Henry Amazon|Bookshop.org
Can't Get Enough By Kennedy Ryan Amazon |Bookshop.org
Confessions of a Video Vixen Amazon |Bookshop.org

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23min
March 11, 2025 Listener Request: Why I switched to The StoryGraph
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In this episode of Pouring Over Books, LaShawn discusses her experiences with book tracking platforms, particularly comparing Goodreads and StoryGraph. She shares her journey of transitioning to StoryGraph, highlighting its features and benefits, especially for readers who enjoy tracking their reading habits. LaShawn also reflects on her current reads, bookstore experiences, and the importance of supporting diverse authors.

Chapters
02:03Goodreads vs. StoryGraph: A Book Tracking Debate
05:35Why I Switched to StoryGraph: 10 Compelling Reasons
13:49Current Reads and Recommendations
24:40Bookstore Experiences and Representation Issues
Books and things mentioned in this episode:
The Story Graph
The Storygraph on IG
Oathbound By Tracey Deonn Buy on Amazon| Buy on Bookshop.org | Listen on LibroFM
Say It’s Forever By AL> Jackson Buy on Amazon | Buy on Bookshop.org | Listen on LibroFM
Flip the Tables By Alencia Johnson. Buy on Amazon | Buy on Bookshop.org |Listen on LibroFM
With Love, Meghan
All the Tropes Bookstore
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The Ratchet And Respectable Episode with Alencia Johnson
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The podcast currently has 26 episodes available.