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Book Talk, etc.

Book Talk, etc.

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

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Episodes
  • Reading Patrons ⭐ 5 Star ⭐ Reads!
    May 20 2025

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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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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Easily Distracted by New Releases + Book Sampling
    May 13 2025

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    In Episode 201 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah are leaning into their love for new releases and sharing thoughts on some books that have been published recently.

    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

    Wear Pact Clothing Company (T)

    15% Pact Discount

    Softspun Tank Midi Dress

    eos Shea Better Body Lotion- Vanilla Cashmere (H)


    Latest Read

    We Are Watching | Alison Gaylin (T)

    The Warm Hands of Ghosts | Katherine Arden (H)


    Book Talk

    Parents Weekend | Alex Finlay (T)

    Night Shift | Alex Finlay

    Isola | Allegra Goodman (H)

    Winter Reading Guide

    We Live Here Now | Sarah Pinborough (T)

    Happy Land | Dolen Perkins Valdez (H)

    Episode 194


    Shelf Addition

    Disco Witches of Fire Island | Blair Fell (T)

    The Red Knot | Monique Asher (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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    57 mins
  • Fictional Women and Our Favorite Literary Heroines
    May 6 2025

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    In Episode 200 (!!!) of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah are celebrating mothers day by talking about mothers in literature, unhinged heroines, and the women that shape literature.

    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 Highroller Heist (T)

    Sweet Bobby: My Catfish Nightmare - Netflix Show (H)

    Sweet Bobby: My Catfish Nightmare - Podcast (H)


    Latest Read

    Say You’ll Remember Me | Abby Jimenez (T+H)

    The Happily Ever After Playlist (H)


    Book Talk

    The Island of Sea Women | Lisa See (T)

    The Ocean Calls

    The Story She Left Behind | Patti Callahan Henry (H)

    Woodworking | Emily St. James (T)

    Crossroads | Laurel Hightower (H)


    Shelf Addition

    Grotesque | Natsuo Kirino (T)

    Swallows | Natsuo Kirino

    Silver Elite | Dani Francis (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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    1 hr

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