Book Talk, etc.

Tina @tbretc and Hannah @hanpickedbooks
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A book recommendation podcast that's bound to grow your TBR!

  1. 2D AGO

    Tina and Hannah’s All-Time Favorite Thrillers & Romances

    Send a text Looking for the best thriller and romance books of all time? In episode 238 of Book Talk Etc., Tina and Hannah share the thrillers and romances they recommend again and again, as well as discuss books that fall into the niche sub-genre that blends the two together: romantic suspense. If you enjoy our commercial-free podcast, consider supporting us on Patreon! Your membership includes access to bonus episodes like What’s in the Mailbag and Book Talk After Dark, invites to monthly community events like Mood Reader Happy Hour, and entry into our private Facebook group and Discord server—all for just $5 a month. Loving Lately VASA Fitness (T) @wickdconfections (H) Latest Read Anatomy of an Alibi | Ashley Elston (T) The Correspondent | Virginia Evans (H) Favorite Thriller and Romances The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (T) Every Summer After (H) Gone Girl (T) Open Water (H) Razorblade Tears (T) Fangirl (H) Confessions (T) The View Was Exhausting (H) Next of Kin (T) Talking at Night (H) Romantic Suspense Woman Down | Colleen Hoover (T) Hideaway | Nora Roberts  (H) This Story Might Save Your Life | Tiffany Crum  (T) A Curious Beginning | Deanna Raybourne (H) Other Links & Books Mentioned Cherry Baby Crime Reads Article on Romantic Suspense Shelf Addition Discipline | Larissa Pham (T) The One Day You Were My Husband | Rosie Walsh (H) If you prefer other shopping options, you can find today’s books on Bookshop.org or B 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

    1h 13m

  2. FEB 3

    February Books on the Radar (2026)

    Send us a text In Episode 237 of Book Talk Etc., Tina and Hannah share the February releases currently on their reading radars. If you enjoy our commercial-free podcast, consider supporting us on Patreon! Your membership includes access to bonus episodes like What’s in the Mailbag and Book Talk After Dark, invites to monthly community events like Mood Reader Happy Hour, and entry into our private Facebook group and Discord server—all for just $5 a month. Loving Lately Skylight Calendar (T) Crayola Light Up Tracing Pad (H) Latest Read Skylark | Paula McClain (T+H) Books on the Radar Good People | Patmeena Sabit (T) The Secret Snow | Tina Harnesk (H) Murder Bimbo | Rebecca Novack (T) The Fourth Princess | Janie Chang (H) Family Drama | Rebecca Fallon (T) She Made Herself a Monster | Anna Kovatcheva (H) The Shape of Dreams | April Reynolds (T) How to Get Away with Murder | Rebecca Philipson (H) Other Links & Books Mentioned Kin | Tayari Jones Current Read My Darkest Prayer | SA Cosby (T) Every Day I Read: 53 Ways to Get Closer to Books | Hwang Bo-reum (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. 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

    51 min

  3. JAN 27

    Bookstore Browse: Inside This Is a Bookstore & BookBug with Joanna

    Send us a text In Episode 236 of Book Talk Etc., Tina and Hannah sit down with Joanna from the indie bookstore This Is a Bookstore & BookBug in Kalamazoo, Michigan. In this episode, we step inside an indie bookstore with Joanna from This Is a Bookstore & BookBug in Kalamazoo, exploring the role independent bookstores play in shaping local reading communities, what it means to be a bookstore caretaker, and more! 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 our Live Creativity Sprints. Additionally, you'll have access to a private Facebook group and Discord server where you can interact with other fans of the show... all for just $5 a month! All book links direct you to This Is a Bookstore and BookBug’s storefront, so you can support them directly with your purchase. Loving Lately: Dollar Tree (T) Hemp Dreams Oil Mist Nina Pool on TikTok Spy High - Prime Video (H) The Man on the Inside - Netflix (Joanna) Latest Reads: How to Read a Book | Monica Wood (T) Coffin Moon | Keith Rosson (H) Theo of Golden | Allen Levi (Joanna) Books Mentioned Grown Up Book Fair The Gales of November: The Untold Story of the Edmund Fitzgerald | John U. Bacon The Correspondent | Virginia Evans Vigil | George Saunders  American Fantasy | Emma Straub Adult Braces: Driving Myself Sane | Lindy West  Shelf Additions:  Murder Your Darlings | Jenna Blum (T) Meet the Newmans | Jenni 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

    1h 10m

  4. JAN 20

    Easily Distracted by New Releases + Thoughts on Negative Book Reviews

    Send us a text In Episode 235 of Book Talk Etc., Tina & Hannah discuss their thoughts on some new book releases as well as chat through their feelings on negative book reviews. 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 Beth’s Dead - Podcast (T) People We Meet on Vacation - Movie (H) Latest Read A Family Matter | Claire Lynch (T) The Reformatory | Tananarive Due  (H) New Releases The Book of Luke | Lovell Holder (T) Needle Lake  | Justine Champine (H) My Husband’s Wife | Alice Feeney (T) Crux | Gabriel Tallent (H) Other Links Plant Based Bride By Don Martin Brad Bought A Book Shelf Addition: The Better Mother | Jennifer van der Kleut (T) The Marrow Thieves | Cherie Dimaline (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. 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

    1h 8m

  5. JAN 13

    Tackling the Book Talk Etc. Reading Challenge Prompts

    Send us a text In Episode 234 of Book Talk Etc., Tina & Hannah chat about the Book Talk Etc., reading challenge for 2026 and bring books that meet the challenge prompts. 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 OGX Coconut Oil (T) Antiquitarian Sticker Book (H) Latest Read Endling | Maria Reva (T) Half His Age | Jenette McCurdy (H) BTE Reading Challenge Reads Stiff | Mary Roach (T) Lady Killers | Tori Telfer (H) October Sky | Homer Hickam (T) Emergency Contact | Lauren Layne, Anthony Ledonne (H) Other Links BTE Storygraph Challenge Books and Lala Buzzword Challenge Read Harder Book Riot Shelf Addition: The Hostess | Courtney Psak (T) This Is Not About Us | Allegra Goodman (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. 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

    1h 6m

  6. JAN 6

    January Books on the Radar (2026)

    Send us a text In Episode 233 of Book Talk Etc., Tina & Hannah discuss January books on the radar! It’s a new year of reading and there are so many great books coming out this year–we’re excited to get started! 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 Country Road Candle Co (T) Ourmed Life Disposable Face Towels (H) Latest Read Just Watch Me | Lior Torenberg (T) Culpability | Bruce Hollsinger (H) BOTR Bloody Brick Road | Maude Royer (T) Is This A Cry for Help? | Emily Austin (H) Anatomy of an Alibi | Ashley Elston (T) The Last of Earth | Deepa Anappara (H) Very Slowly All at Once | Lauren Schott (T) Rules of the Heart | Janice Hadlow (H) The Seven Daughters of Dupree | Nikesha Elise Williams (T) The Future Saints | Ashley Winstead (H) Missing Sam | Thirty Umrigar (T) Crux | Gabriel Tallent (H) Other Links BTE Storygraph Challenge Current Read: Party of Two | Jasmine Guillory (T) Needle Lake  | Justine Champine (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. 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

    48 min

  7. 12/30/2025

    Book Talk Etc.'s Best Books of 2025!

    Send us a text In Episode 232 of Book Talk Etc., Tina & Hannah share our favorite books of 2025! Loving Lately Me Snarky (T)Cult of Megs (T)Pinch of Yum (H)Pinch of Yum IG TINA AND HANNAH'S TOP FAVORITE BOOKS OF 2025! Red Clay | Charles B. Fancher (T) Great Black Hope | Rob Franklin (H) The Favorites | Layne Fargo (T) Nothing to See Here | Kevin Wilson (H) Sunrise on the Reaping | Suzanne Collins (T) Sandwich | Catherine Newman (H) One Yellow Eye | Leigh Radford (T) Rainbow Black | Maggie Thrash (H) Bat Eater and Other Names for Cora Zeng | Kylie Lee Baker (T) The War That Saved My Life | Kimberly Brubaker Bradley (H) What Kind of Paradise | Janelle Brown (T) The Staircase in the Woods | Chuck Wendig (H) Broken Country | Claire Leslie Hall (T) The Names | Florence Knapp (H) Dominion | Addie Citchens (T) The Knight and the Moth | Rachel Gillig (H) Wild Dark Shore | Charlotte McConaghy (T) Hamnet | Maggie O'Farrell (H) Lonesome Dove | Larry McMurtry (T) Current Reads The Death of Us | Abigail Dean (T) The Reformatory | Tananarive Due (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, plus, you’ll receive invites to monthly events like Mood Reader Happy Hour, Live Creativity Sprints and personalized book recommendations from booksellers. On top of it all, you also get access to our private Facebook group and Discord server where you can interact with other fans of the show... 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

    1h 29m

  8. 12/16/2025

    Our Under, Over, and Appropriately Hyped Books of 2025!

    Send us a text In Episode 231 of Book Talk Etc., Tina & Hannah discuss the books that they personally deemed under, over and appropriately hyped for 2025 book releases! 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 BeanTok (T) YA Has Entered Its Awkward Adolescence - Article (H) Latest Read A Guardian and a Thief | Megha Majumdar (T) Passion Project | London Sperry (H) Over, Under, and Appropriately Hyped Books Links to all books mentioned can be found HERE Hyped Predictions Kin | Tayari Jones (T) Half His Age | Jennette McCurdy (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. 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

    1h 39m
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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 - 2026
  • Episodes
    240
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Book Talk, etc.
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