Book Talk, etc.

Tina @tbretc and Hannah @hanpickedbooks
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Book Talk, etc.

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

  1. 23 HR. AGO

    Easily Distracted by New Releases and What it Means to Be Well-Read

    Send us a text In 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...

    53 min

  2. FEB 4

    What Makes a Great Audiobook and Choosing Books by Our Favorite Narrators

    Send us a text In 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'...

    57 min

  3. JAN 28

    February Books on the Radar (2025)

    Send 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 w...

    40 min

  4. JAN 21

    Easily Distracted by New Releases (January 2025) + Our Favorite Bookish Resources

    Send us a text In 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! ...

    51 min

  5. JAN 14

    A Chat with Nadia from The StoryGraph!

    Send us a text In Episode 184 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah are joined by Nadia Odunayo, Founder, CEO and sole developer for The StoryGraph. We chat a little bit about Nadia’s personal background and share all kinds of fun information about our favorite reading tracker. We can’t wait for you to listen and share in the excitement! If you enjoy our commercial-free podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon! Your membership will give you access to our exclusive bonus episodes, incl...

    1h 19m

  6. JAN 7

    January Books on the Radar (2025)

    Send us a text In Episode 183 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah discuss our January 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 ...

    48 min

  7. 12/31/2024

    Book Talk Etc.’s Best Books of 2024: Our Favorite Reads of the Year

    Send us a text In Episode 182 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah reflect on a fantastic year of reading as they share their top 20 books of 2024! We share our absolute favorites, the reads that stood out most to us, and a little bit about why these books made our best-of-the-year list. 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 ...

    1h 6m

  8. 12/17/2024

    Our Under, Over, and Appropriately Hyped Books of 2024

    Send us a textIn Episode 181 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah dive into the buzzworthy books of the year, sharing which ones lived up to the hype, which deserved more recognition, and which fell short of expectations.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...

    1h 16m
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A book recommendation podcast that's bound to grow your TBR!

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  • Creator
    Tina @tbretc and Hannah @hanpickedbooks
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    190
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Book Talk, etc.
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