Send us a text In Episode 221 of Book Talk Etc., Tina & Hannah dive into the world of ugly book covers. We talk about designs that make us cringe but may have the potential to be worth the read regardless. We’ll share books we loved despite their covers, talk about how much design really matters, and why sometimes it’s worth looking past the surface. If you enjoy our commercial-free podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon! Your membership will give you access to our exclusive bo...

Send us a text In Episode 220 of Book Talk Etc., Tina & Hannah discuss books with ugly covers and read books with covers that made us cringe. 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 pr...

Send us a text In Episode 219 of Book Talk Etc., Tina & Hannah are talking about their journey with easing into fall reads for the 2025 autumn reading season. 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...

Send us a text In Episode 218 of Book Talk Etc., Tina & Hannah are easily distracted by new releases! Alongside sharing our opinions on some buzzy new titles, we also discuss a joint loving lately - a documentary that has taken the internet by storm and captivated our interest as well. 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 i...

Send us a text In Episode 217 of Book Talk Etc., Tina & Hannah discuss what makes a book 5 PLUS stars and how they chase that perfect reading experience. 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 Br...

Send us a text In Episode 216 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah are bringing you 10 books coming out in September that they are excited about! 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 pri...

Send us a text In Episode 215 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah are reading books with buzzword titles. From “Girls,” and “Daughters,” to “Night,” and “Dream,” we talk about those words that keep popping up in the titles of the books we love to read. 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 ...

Send us a text In Episode 214 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah are sharing how they make the most out of their reading lives with their busy schedules. They also talk about some new releases, and share how they felt about them. 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 event...

Send us a text In Episode 213 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah are reading like it's 1997 and bringing books that we would have read if we didn't have the internet. 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 Book...

Send us a text In Episode 212 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah are sharing their August books on the radar. This is a regular monthly episode where we highlight upcoming releases that have caught our attention. We can’t wait to share these with 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 i...

Send us a text In Episode 211 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah talk about their Goodreads Graveyard, aka, the books they've added to their TBR lists that have gotten a little dusty sitting on the ephemeral shelves of the internet. 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 ev...

Send us a text In this episode of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah are diving into two of their favorite things: new book releases and chatting through their library browsing habits! Whether you’re a regular at your local branch or someone who hasn’t browsed the stacks in a while, we hope that this episode will inspire you to rediscover all the magic your library has to offer, both digitally and in person! If you enjoy our commercial-free podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon! You...

Send us a text In Episode 209 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah are sharing thoughts on weird girl books! In this episode we share some books that worked for us, some that missed the mark, and discuss some heroines that we found strangely endearing and relatable - even in their weird quirks. 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 Lat...

Send us a text In Episode 208 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah reflect on their reading year so far with fun bookish superlatives, surprising standouts, and, of course, their favorite reads of 2025 (so far)! Loving Lately Heat protectant Conair Crimper The Jinx - HBO Links to all the books mentioned: https://amzn.to/3GgEcOW Latest Read: King of Ashes | SA Cosby Superlatives: Red Clay Nothing to See Here Tell Me What You Did The War that Saved My Life When the Wolf...

Send us a text In Episode 207 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah are sharing their July Books on the radar. We also share some thoughts on two buzzy new releases that we read and had strong feelings about! 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 Christine - How Long Does it Take (T) Brush Cleaner Apparatus (T) Book Page (H) La...

Send us a text In Episode 206 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah explore and celebrate independently owned publishers! We talk about the difference between traditional publishers and indie presses, and what makes an independent press unique. 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 Tina’s Planner (T) Energel Pens 1.0 How to Spot ...

Send us a text In Episode 205 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah dive into queer genre fiction! We discuss what we love about genre fiction that explores LGBTQ+ themes and characters, why these stories matter, and the importance of making them widely available for all readers. 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 ARC Calend...

Send us a text In Episode 204 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah dive into queer genre fiction! We discuss what we love about genre fiction that explores LGBTQ+ themes and characters, why these stories matter, and the importance of making them widely available for all readers. 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 Elf - Holy Hyd...

Send us a text In Episode 203 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah celebrate their fifth annual Summer Bonanza by sharing 20 summer book releases that they’re most excited to read. If you prefer other shopping options, you can find today’s books on Bookshop.org or Blackwell's. Loving Lately Chicago Sun Times Heat Index Article NPR Article New York Times Article Tina’s Updates on the AI Summer Reading List Latest Read One in Four | Lucinda Berry (T) Run on Red | Noelle West Ihli (H) Book ...

Send us a text 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...