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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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  • Easily Distracted by New Releases & Coming Clean On Bad Bookish Behavior
    Feb 17 2026

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    In Episode 239 of Book Talk Etc., Tina and Hannah come clean about some of their “bad” bookish behaviors, and chat through their thoughts on some new releases they’ve read recently.

    If you enjoy this commercial-free podcast, consider supporting us on Patreon! Your membership includes access to bonus episodes like What’s in the Mailbag, Bookstore Browse: The Handsell, 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

    Blink - Jake Haendel’s Story (T)

    NatureStick Chapstick (H)


    Latest Read

    Burn Down the Master’s House | Clay Cane (T)

    All the Blood We Share | Camilla Bruce (H)


    New Releases

    The Better Mother | Jennifer van der Kleut (T)

    Every Day I Read: 53 Ways to Get Closer to Books | Hwang Bo-Reum (H)

    Good Intentions | Marisa Walls (T)

    The Briars | Sarah Crouch (H)


    Other Links & Books Mentioned

    J ina with a J Instagram

    The Hunger | Alma Katsu


    Shelf Addition
    The Burning Side | Sarah Damoff

    The End of Romance | Lily Meyer (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




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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Tina and Hannah’s All-Time Favorite Thrillers & Romances
    Feb 10 2026

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    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




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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • February Books on the Radar (2026)
    Feb 3 2026

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    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




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    51 mins
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