Podcast
Book Talk, etc.
Hosted by Tina @tbretc and Hannah @hanpickedbooks · EN
A book recommendation podcast that's bound to grow your TBR!
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April Books on the Radar (2025)
Mar 25, 202500:53:15Summary readySend us a textIn Episode 194 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah bring their April Books on the Radar.If you enjoy our commercial free podcast, consider supporting us on Patreon for just $5/month! Get exclusive bonus episodes, monthly events, and access to our private Facebook group & Discord.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 LatelyBend App (T)Sun Bum Sunscreen Stick (H)Solar Buddies - Sunscreen RollerLatest ReadI Leave Up to You | Jinwoo Chong (T)@PaperFuryDon’t Let the Forest In | C.G. Drews (H)April BOTRHonorable MentionsSay You’ll Remember Me | Abby JimenezGreat Big Beautiful Life | Emily HenryWhen the Wolf Comes Home | Nat CassidyStaircase in the Woods | Chuck WendigThe Last Session | Julia Bartz (T)April BOTRThe Sirens | Emilia Hart (H)Happy Land | Dolen Perkins-Valdez (T)The Bright Years | Sarah Damoff (H)Bat Eater: and Other Names for Cora Zeng | (T)The Float Test | Lynn Steger Strong (H) Julie Chan is Dead | Liann Zhang (T)Polybius | Collin Armstrong (H)The Road to Tender Hearts | Annie Hartnett (T)Bad Nature | Ariel Courage (H)Current ReadsSupport the showLet's Connect... Email us at booktalketc@gmailBTE on YoutubeTina's TikTok , IG @tbretc YT @tbretcHannah's TikTok , IG @hanpickedbooksJonathan IG @infiltrate_jayPodcast IG @booktalketcRenee's Substack Newsletter , IG@Itsbooktalk
SummaryBookTalk Does BookTok!
Mar 18, 202501:05:49Summary readySend us a textIn Episode 193 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah chat all things BookTok. We discuss some of our top creators on the app and bring books we've discovered through one of our favorite book recommendation sources.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!If you prefer to support independent bookstores, you can find today’s books on Bookshop.org.Loving LatelyDevil in the Family: The Fall of Ruby FrankeLatest ReadMagnolia Parks | Jessa Hastings (T)The Dream Hotel | Laila Lalami (T)BookTalk@ghostlyreads@Coffeeandcuentos@MadisoncanreadBookTokBooksMy Husband | Maud Ventura (T)Human Sacrifices | María Fernanda Ampuero with Frances Riddle (Translator) (H)This Thing Between Us | Gus Moreno (T)An Ember in the Ashes | Sabaa Tahir (H)@Baker_ReadsShelf AdditionIt’s Not the End of the World | Jonathan Parks-Ramage (T)Finding Grace | Loretta Rothschild (H)Support the showLet's Connect... Email us at booktalketc@gmailBTE on YoutubeTina's TikTok , IG @tbretc YT @tbretcHannah's TikTok , IG @hanpickedbooksJonathan IG @infiltrate_jayPodcast IG @booktalketcRenee's Substack Newsletter , IG@Itsbooktalk
SummaryEasily Distracted by New Releases and Defending Our Book Collections
Mar 11, 202500:59:40Summary readySend us a textIn Episode 191 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah are diving into the world of book collections, physical TBRs, and the joy (or chaos) of owning too many books. We also push back against shaming others' book collections and celebrate the freedom to curate our shelves in a way that blows our hair back!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!If you prefer to support independent bookstores, you can find today’s books on Bookshop.org.Loving LatelyJocswatchlist (T)Brocc Your Body (H)Latest ReadBack After This | Linda Holmes (T)The Empusium | Olga Tokarczuk, Antonia Lloyd-Jones (H)Book TalkBlackwellsBookshop.orgPangoBooksThe Safekeep | Yael van der WoudenNew ReleasesTilt | Emma Pattee (T)We Rip the World Apart | Charlene Carr (H)Broken Country | Clare Leslie Hall (T)Promise Me Sunshine | Cara Bastone (H)Support the showLet's Connect... Email us at booktalketc@gmailBTE on YoutubeTina's TikTok , IG @tbretc YT @tbretcHannah's TikTok , IG @hanpickedbooksJonathan IG @infiltrate_jayPodcast IG @booktalketcRenee's Substack Newsletter , IG@Itsbooktalk
SummaryOnce Upon A First Sentence
Mar 4, 202500:52:15Summary readySend us a textCan a single sentence make or break a book? In Episode 191 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah put first lines to the test—reading books based solely on their opening sentences and discussing what makes an introduction instantly gripping. Join us as we explore the power of a strong start and see which books reel us in from page one.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!Book Talk, Etc on YoutubeLoving LatelyKale Caesar Salad from Love and Lemons (T)Artsy Legacy on Etsy (H)Community ReadGood Dirt | Charmaine Wilkerson (T+H)Judging Books by Their Opening LinesMostly Dead Things | Kristen Arnett (T)Perfume and Pain | Anna Dorn (H)The Lamb | Lucy Rose (T)The Haunting of Hill House | Shirley Jackson (H)Shelf Addition:The Frequency of Living Things | Nick Fuller Googins (T)Run for the Hills | Kevin Wilson (H)Support the showLet's Connect... Email us at booktalketc@gmailBTE on YoutubeTina's TikTok , IG @tbretc YT @tbretcHannah's TikTok , IG @hanpickedbooksJonathan IG @infiltrate_jayPodcast IG @booktalketcRenee's Substack Newsletter , IG@Itsbooktalk
SummaryMarch Books on the Radar (2025)
Feb 25, 202500:52:13Summary readySend us a textIn Episode 190 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah share the books catching their attention in March. Hannah was battling the lingering effects of the flu, so her voice isn’t at full strength—but she powered through!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!Loving LatelyGovee LightsSmith & Taylor Classics 2025 SubscriptionLatest ReadRed Clay | Charles B. Fancher (T)The Blueprint | Rae Giana Rashad (H)March Books On the RadarBroken Country | Clare Leslie Hall (T)The River Has Roots | Amal El-Mohtar (H)I Leave It Up To You | Jinwoo Chong (T)The Antidote | Karen Russell (T)The Story She Left Behind | Patti Callahan Henry (H)Claire, Darling | Callie Kazumi (T)All the Other Mothers Hate Me | Sarah Harman (H)Tilt | Emma Pattee (T)Friends Helping Friends | Patrick Hoffman (H)Dissolution | Nicholas Binge (T)Current Reads:Mostly Dead Things | Annie Harnett (T)Good Dirt | Charmaine Wilkerson (H)Support the showLet's Connect... Email us at booktalketc@gmailTina's TikTok , IG @tbretcHannah's TikTok , IG @hanpickedbooksJonathan IG @infiltrate_jayPodcast IG @booktalketcRenee's Substack Newsletter , IG@Itsbooktalk
SummaryLiterary FOMO and Reading Books We Missed Last Year
Feb 18, 202501:05:27Summary readySend us a textIn Episode 189 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah explore the ups and downs of literary FOMO—what genres and books make us feel the most pressure to read, how we navigate the ever-evolving bookish community, and the books we finally picked up after missing them last year.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!Loving LatelyBuy Now DocumentarySeverance on Apple TV+Latest ReadDeath of the Author | Nnedi Okorafor (T)Three Lives of Cate Kay | Kate FaganAll Systems Red | Martha Wells (H)Book TalkBrett’s BookStack - YouTubeStation Eleven | Emily St. John MandelSeven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo | Taylor Jenkins ReidThe Song of Achilles | Madeline Miller2024 ReleasesMartyr! | Kaveh Akbar (T)Piglet | Lottie Hazell (H)Middle of the Night | Riley Sager (T)The Only One Left | Riley SagerSandwich | Catherine Newman (H)Behind the Stacks - 2024 Runner Ups with Tina from TBR, etc.Shelf Addition:What Kind of Paradise | Janelle Brown (T)Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil | V. E. Schwab (H)Support the showLet's Connect... Email us at booktalketc@gmailTina's TikTok , IG @tbretcHannah's TikTok , IG @hanpickedbooksJonathan IG @infiltrate_jayPodcast IG @booktalketcRenee's Substack Newsletter , IG@Itsbooktalk
SummaryEasily Distracted by New Releases and What it Means to Be Well-Read
Feb 11, 202500:52:48Summary readySend us a textIn Episode 188 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah are easily distracted by new releases. We dive into some of the latest book releases, sharing thoughts on what’s worth adding to your TBR..and what might be worth skipping! We also explore the idea of being a “well-read” reader. We discuss what it means, how it’s defined, and whether it’s about quantity, diversity, or simply reading with intention. 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!Loving LatelyJen Ryland Reviews (T)Thayers Facial Toner (H)Latest ReadLone Women | Victor LaValle (T)Blood Over Bright Haven | M.L. Wang (H)New Releases:The Crash | Freida McFadden (T)Only In Your Dreams | Ellie K. Wilde (H)The Inheritance | Trisha Sakhlecha (T)We Could Be Rats | Emily Austin (H)Shelf Additions:Parents Weekend | Alex Finlay (T)Heart of Winter | Jonathan Evison (H)Support the showLet's Connect... Email us at booktalketc@gmailTina's TikTok , IG @tbretcHannah's TikTok , IG @hanpickedbooksJonathan IG @infiltrate_jayPodcast IG @booktalketcRenee's Substack Newsletter , IG@Itsbooktalk
SummaryWhat Makes a Great Audiobook and Choosing Books by Our Favorite Narrators
Feb 4, 202500:56:57Summary readySend us a textIn Episode 187 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah are diving into the art of audiobooks, storytelling, and what makes an ideal narrator for our listening tastes. We discuss what makes an audiobook truly stand out to us - whether it's a dynamic narration, full-cast performances, or the perfect voice for the story. We also share some of our favorite narrators and how their performances influence our reading choices. If you love audiobooks or want to get more into them, this one's for you!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!Loving LatelyKiwi Knives (T)Blockaroo Magnetic Foam Blocks (H)Latest ReadHomseeking | Karissa Chen (T+H Community Read Discussion)Book Talk:The SentenceFinding MeThe Woman in MeMoon of the Crusted SnowThe NixThe WomenBooks with Narrators We Love:I’m Starting to Worry About this Black Box of Doom | Jason Pargin (T)Nothing to See Here | Kevin Wilson (H)The Stepford Wives | Ira Levin (T)Rosemary’s Baby | Ira LevinThe Jane Austen Society | Natalie Jenner (H)Shelf Addition:The Girls We Sent Away | Meagan Church (T)Endlings | Maria Reva (H)Support the showLet's Connect... Email us at booktalketc@gmailTina's TikTok , IG @tbretcHannah's TikTok , IG @hanpickedbooksJonathan IG @infiltrate_jayPodcast IG @booktalketcRenee's Substack Newsletter , IG@Itsbooktalk
SummaryFebruary Books on the Radar (2025)
Jan 28, 202500:40:19Summary readySend us a textIn Episode 186 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah bring their February books on the radar!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!Loving LatelyDonatestuff.com (T)Beatrice Likes the Dark | April Genevieve Tucholke, Khoa Le (H)Latest ReadPenitence | Kristin Koval (T)The Laws of the Skies | Courtois Grégoire (H)Books on the RadarEdge of Water | Olufunke Grace Bankole (T)Listen to Your Sister | Neena VielA Forty Year Kiss | Nickolas ButlerWaiting for the Long Night Moon | Amanda Peters (T)Harlem Rhapsody | Victoria Christopher Murray (T)Loca | Alejandro Heredia (H)People of Means | Nancy Johnson (T)Yours Eventually | Nura Maznavi (H)Back After This | Linda Holmes (T)Deep Cuts | Holly Brickley (H)Support the showLet's Connect... Email us at booktalketc@gmailTina's TikTok , IG @tbretcHannah's TikTok , IG @hanpickedbooksJonathan IG @infiltrate_jayPodcast IG @booktalketcRenee's Substack Newsletter , IG@Itsbooktalk
SummaryEasily Distracted by New Releases (January 2025) + Our Favorite Bookish Resources
Jan 21, 202500:51:07Summary readySend us a textIn Episode 185 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah are easily distracted by new releases! We discuss some new releases that we have read, and we share our favorite reading resources for discovering great book recommendations! From trusted websites, book subscriptions and bookish blogs. Whether you're a mood reader, a planner, or just trying to tame and tackle your TBR, this episode is for you!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!Loving Lately:Eto Wine DecanterArcher and Olive Undated PlannerLatest Reads and Books Mentioned:The Note | Alafair Burke (T)We Used to Live Here | Marcus Kliewer (H)Book Talk:Crime ReadsLiterary HubLit Hub’s Anticipated 2025 ReleasesBook RiotElectric LitBooklist QueenNew Releases:Three Lives of Cate Kay | Kate Fagan (T)The Secret History of the Rape Kit | Pagan Kennedy (H)Cross My Heart | Megan Collins (T)Sea of Unspoken Things | Adrienne Young (H)Shelf Additions:Disappoint Me | Nicola Dinan (T)Hurricane Girl | Marcy DermanskyWe Lived on the Horizon | Erika Swyler (H)Support the showLet's Connect... Email us at booktalketc@gmailTina's TikTok , IG @tbretcHannah's TikTok , IG @hanpickedbooksJonathan IG @infiltrate_jayPodcast IG @booktalketcRenee's Substack Newsletter , IG@Itsbooktalk
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