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**Book Talk, etc.**

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

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November and December Books on the Radar Oct 29, 2024

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In Episode 174 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah share their November and December Books on the Radar for 2024!

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Chair (T)
Glocuset Portable Clip On (H)
Wall Light (T)

Latest Read
Rest Stop | Nat Cassidy (T)
Summer Fridays | Suzanne Rindell (H)

Current Reads
Heir | Sabaa Tahir (H)
The Blue Hour | Paula Hawkins (T)

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Email us at booktalketc@gmail
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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

Reading our Feelings and Navigating the Chaos of Mood Reading Oct 22, 2024

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In Episode 173 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah discuss mood reading! How they navigate their reading moods, and tips on how to make your mood reading experience more fun and hopefully slightless less chaotic.

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Hooever Women’s Wool Coat (T)
Oregon Trail Game (H)

Latest Read
If an Egyptian Cannot Speak English | Noor Naga (T)
What I Ate in One Year | Stanley Tucci (H)

Book Talk:
Book Riot Article

Mood Reads ⤵️

Shelf Additions
Like Mother, Like Mother | Susan Rieger (T)
Fang Fiction | Kate Stayman-London (H)

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Secrets, Scholars, and the Dark Side of Academia Oct 15, 2024

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In Episode 172 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah discuss the fascinating worlds of dark academia and campus novels. We dive into what makes these genres similar yet distinct, exploring the atmospheric settings, our favorite books within both genres, and what we think are the perfect components to a great academic setting. We also share our most recent reads, exploring how these types of stories can span across genres—from thrillers to contemporary fiction and even some true crime! If you're curious about the allure of academia, this episode is for you!

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Into the Fire: The Lost Daughter - A true crime docu-mini-series on Netflix(T)
Tealish Tea (H)
Latest Read
Colored Television | Danzy Senna (T)
The Blue Book of Nebo | Manon Steffan Ros (H)
Books mentioned during Book Talk
The Love Hypothesis | Ali Hazelwood
Babel | RF Kuang
Rebecca | Daphne Du Maurier
Campus Novels and Dark Academia ⤵️
Vladimir | Julia May Jonas (T)
Ace of Spades | Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé (H)
If We Were Villains | M. L. Rio (T)
We Keep the Dead Close | Becky Cooper (H)

Shelf Additions
The Staircase in the Woods | Chuck Wendig (T)
The Resurrectionist | A. Rae Dunlap (H)

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Easily Distracted by New Releases (October 2024) + Tackling Those Pesky Reading Slumps Oct 08, 2024

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In Episode 171 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah are easily distracted by new releases! In this regular series on the main show, we share our insights and opinions on new releases we've read recently. We also discuss reading slumps - what they are, how we navigate them, and tips for tackling one if you are feeling down in the book slumps.

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!
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Sudio E3 Earbuds - discount code: HANPICKED15 (H)
Bloom Bath Bombs (T)
Latest Read
Madwoman | Chelsea Bieker (T)
The American Daughters | Maurice Carlos Ruffin (H)
Books mentioned during Book Talk
Colored Television
Same as it Ever Was
The Safekeep
The Ruins
These Impossible Things
Easily Distracted by New Releases ⤵️
Burn | Peter Heller (T)
The Ex Vows | Jessica Joyce (H)
William | Mason Coile (T)
Have a Beautiful, Terrible Day! | Kate Bowler (H)
Shelf Additions
The Favorites | Lane Fargo (T)
Witness 8 | Steve Cavanaugh (H)

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Ghosts, Ghouls, and Great Books to Add to Your Horror TBR Oct 01, 2024

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In Episode 170 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah dive into all things horror! In honor of it being October 1 —and after receiving requests to explore the genre in more detail—we’re sharing an in-depth discussion on why we love horror, along with recommendations for both newcomers and seasoned fans.

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101 Horror Books to Read Before You’re Murdered (T)
Sadie Hartman - @mother.horror
Discussion - September BTE Community Read
We Came to Welcome You | Vincent Tirado (T + H)
Book Talk:
Horror with Minimal Scares
When No One Is Watching | Alyssa Cole
The Winter People | Jennifer McMahon
Coraline | Neil Gaiman
Misery | Stephen King
Devolution | Max Brooks
The Changeling | Victor Lavalle
The Return | Rachel Harrison
The Sundown Motel | Simone St. James

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October Books on the Radar + A Reading Check In Sep 24, 2024

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In Episode 169 of Book Talk, Etc., join Tina and Hannah as they talk about some October books on the radar and share a little Q3 reading check in. Hannah talks about one of her favorite books of the year, while Tina dives into a highly anticipated new release. This episode is packed with bookish goodness, fun conversations about books and reality TV, and even some real-life drama involving cats stuck in trees and skunks in the chicken coop. We hope you enjoy it!

If you enjoy our ad-free podcast, support us on Patreon for $5/month and get access to exclusive bonus episodes, monthly events, and a private online community!
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The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives (T+H)
Latest Read
Entitlement | Rumaan Alam (T)
Same As it Ever Was | Claire Lombardo (H)
Sara’s Substack
October Books on the Radar
Society of Lies | Lauren Ling Brown (T)
Haunted States | Miranda Corcoran (H)
My Darlings | Marie Still (T)
Our Evenings | Alan Hollinghurst (H)
Framed | John Grisham (T)
Marcellus Williams - Article
Memorials | Richard Chizmar (H)
This Cursed House | Del Sandeen (T)
The Healing Season of Pottery | Yeon Somin with Claire Richards (H)
The Blue Hour | Paula Hawkins (T)
American Rapture | CJ Leede (H)
Current Reads
Ace of Spades | Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé (H)
Horror Movie | Paul Tremblay (T)

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Reading Low Rated Books + Recommending Our Favorite Hidden Gems Sep 17, 2024

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In Episode 168 of Book Talk, Etc., join Tina and Hannah for a discussion on books with low ratings! Today, we are sharing our thoughts on how low ratings influence our reading choices, the value of thoughtful reviews, and even some limitations of star ratings. You'll also hear about what we personally consider a "low rating," plus hear us share some of our favorite books that we felt didn't get the love they deserve! 👀

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, 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!
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Netgalley Shelving System (T)
Waco: American Apocalypse (H)
Latest Read
Someone in the Attic | Andrea Mara (T)
A River Enchanted | Rebecca Ross (H)
Book Talk
Kayla’s Youtube - Guessing Book's Ratings
Leave the World Behind | Rumaan Alam (T)
Sweetbitter | Stephanie Danler (H)
The Writing Retreat | Julia Bartz (T)
The Bright Lands | John Fram (T)
Swamplandia! | Karen Russell (H)
Hunter - @Shelfbyshelf
Low Rated Books ⤵️
The Deep | Alma Katsu (T)
The New Me | Halle Butler (H)
Nicole’s TikTok
The Hole | Hye-young Pyun (T)
The List | Yomi Adegoke (H)

Shelf Additions
Victorian Psycho | Virginia Feito (T)
Hot Air | Marcy Dermansky (H)

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Easily Distracted By New Releases (September 2024) + A Chat About Seasonal Reading Sep 10, 2024

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In Episode 167 of Book Talk, Etc., join Tina and Hannah for a discussion on seasonal reading! With the cooler months approaching in the northern hemisphere, we are gearing up for a new season of reading. We'll explore how our reading habits shift with the seasons, what times of year energize our reading lives, and when we’re more prone to hitting a slump—and much more!

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Copycat Starbucks Egg Bites - The Girl on Bloor Blog
Roselux Crew Neck Tee (H)
Old Navy Tee (T)
Latest Read
Twenty Years Later | Charlie Donlea (T)
Guillotine | Delilah S. Dawson (H)

Shelf Additions
The Ghost Writer | Julie Clark (T)
Fantastic Fiction Website
The Witches of El Paso | Luis Jaramillo (H)

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The Art of Book Annotating: Tips, Methods, and Our Most Annotated Reads! Sep 03, 2024

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In Episode 166 of Book Talk, Etc., join Tina and Hannah for a discussion on book annotating! We talk about our annotating history, the purpose of annotating, methods we use, and our most annotated books! This episode is full of amazing book recommendations, favorite products and great discussion - we hope you love this one as much as we do!

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Hard Knocks - HBO (T)
The Cucumber Community 🥒(H)
Logan’s account
The original cucumber recipe
Cucumber gua sha

Community Read
We Burn Daylight | Bret Anthony Johnston (T+H)
Waco Forgotten History
Book Talk - Annotating
Hannah’s Annotating Journey
Annotation Supplies - BTE Storefront
Videos to Help You Get Started
Annotation Tutorial
Annotation Tools
Most Annotated Books
A Little Life (T+H)
Station Eleven (H)
YouTube Channel Annotating Station Eleven
What Happened to Nina (T)
Little Universes (H)
The Light Pirate (T)
Annotated Books
Little Rot | Akwaeke Emezi (T)
Open Water | Caleb Azuah Nelson (H)
The Safekeep | Yael van der Wouden (T)
Cursed Bread | Claire Macintosh - mentioned
The Lost Story | Meg Shaffer (H)
Shelf Addition
The Sweet Blue Distance | Sara Donati (H)
Carlie - She's Becoming Bookish
Here One Moment | Liane Moriarty (T)

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September Books on the Radar + A Chat About Spoilers Aug 27, 2024

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In Episode 165 of Book Talk, Etc., join Tina and Hannah for a lively discussion of September Books on the Radar! Discover the titles we're eagerly awaiting and why they've caught our attention. We'll also delve into the topic of book spoilers, exploring what constitutes a spoiler, the topic of content warnings, 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, 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!
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Goodreads TBR Tracking (T)
Nature’s Miracle ADVANCED (H)
Latest Reads
After Oz | Gordon McAlpine (T)
Thirst | Marina Yuszczuk (Author), Heather Cleary - translator (H)
Book Talk - a chat about spoilers!
Mentioned - Gabby Reads BookTube
Books on the Radar
Madwoman | Chelsea Bieker (T)
The Night Guest | Hildur Knútsdóttir (Author), Mary Robinette Kowal - translator (H)
Where They Last Saw Her | Marcie R. Rendon (T)
Small Rain | Garth Greenwall (H)
Entitlement | Rumaan Alam (T)
Guillotine | Delilah S. Dawson (H)
Snake Oil | Kelsey Rae Dimberg (T)
When the World Tips Over | Jandy Nelson (H)
Current Reads
Guilty Creatures | Mikita Brottman (T)
The Minute I Saw You | Paige Toon (H)

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