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Audiobook Award Winners + a Fun Book Chat! Aug 23, 2022

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In Episode 66 of Book Talk, Etc. Tina and Renee are sharing their recent "reads" of audiobook award winners. They share what they've been loving lately, their latest reads, shelf additions, and have book talk about all things audiobooks
**If you enjoy our podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon! We have bonus episodes including: Books we DNFed, Books We Disagreed On, What's in the Mailbag, Second Year Spoiler Author Chat, + our ALL NEW CRIMINALLY BOOKED! Plus, we host fun Zoom events like Mood Reader Happy Hour +Book Talk Book Club, a private Facebook group & our NEW DISCORD where you can interact with other patrons for just $5 a month!
Loving Lately
4:50 Neck & shoulder warmer (R)
7:35 Seventh Sojourn Practical Alchemy (T)
Latest Reads
10:27 All Good People Here | Ashley Flowers (R) 🎧
17:30 You're Invited | Amanda Jayatissa (T)
21:29 Listener Lates Read from Bria Holthe - The Murmur of Bees | Sophia
22:30 Book Talk
23:00 Audie Awards
26:45 Project Hail Mary | Andy Weir
28:34 Audiofile Earphone Awards
33:44 The Storyteller | Dave Grohl
37:35 Piranesi | Susanna Clarke (R) 🎧
The Sun Does Shine |Anthony Ray Hinton
47:33 Clap When You Land | Elizabeth Acevedo (T) 🎧
51:54 Notes From a Young Black Chef | Kwame Onwuachi (R)🎧
Kenzie @kenzienoelle.reads
Open | Andre Agassi
1:00:57 Reel | Kennedy Ryan (T) 🎧
The Idea of You | Robinne Lee
Seven Days in June |Tia Williams
Shelf Additions
1:06:34 Foul Lady Fortune |Chloe Gong (R)
1:09:14 Heresy | Melissa Lenhardt (T)
Booth | Karen Joy Fowler
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Celebrity Book Club Part II Aug 16, 2022

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In Episode 65 of Book Talk, Etc. Tina and Renee are sharing their recent reads from celebrity book clubs. They share what they've been loving lately, their latest reads, shelf additions, and have book talk about celebrity book clubs
**If you enjoy the podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon ! We bonus episodes including: Books we DNFed, Books We Disagreed On, What's in the Mailbag, Second Year Spoiler Author Chat, + our ALL NEW CRIMINALLY BOOKED! Plus, we host fun Zoom events like Mood Reader Happy Hour +Book Talk Book Club, a private Facebook group & our NEW DISCORD where you can interact with other patrons for just $5 a month!
Loving Lately
2:55 Beyond the Blinds Podcast (ep 48)(T)
Eva @thepaperbprincess
6:52 Movies- Elvis & Vengeance (R)
Latest Reads
12:25 The Devil Takes You Home | Gabino Iglesias (T)
The Last Housewife
The Cartel Trilogy |Winslow
20:10 Birds of California |Katie Cotugno 🎧
28:46 Reel | Kennedy Ryan (Listener LR from @juliecgrenier)
30:06 Book Talk
The Violin Conspiracy | Brendan Slocum
Tomorrow x3 |Gabrielle Zevin
Finding Me |Viola Davis
The Christie Affair |Nina De Gramont
The Measure |Nikki
Remarkably Bright Creatures
Memphis
Black Cake |Charmaine Wilkerson
34:08 Literati Book Club
An Untamed State |Roxane Gay
The Audacious Newsletter
36:00 Goop Book Club
37:14 Netflix Book Club
41:59 The Feather Thief |Kirk Wallace Johnson
45:31 The Many Daughters of Afong Moy |Jamie Ford
50:47 Minka in Real Life |Emiko Jean
Read with Jenna, Reese's Book Club, Oprah's Book Club, GMA, Belletrist
52:34 Anatomy:A Love Story | Dana Schwartz (T)
56:22 Wrong Place Wrong Time |Gillian McAllister (R)🎧
Kindred
1:03:47 The Sweetness of Water |Nathan Harris (T)
The Underground Railroad|Colson W
1:07:56 Here On Earth |Alice Hoffman (R)
Shelf Additions
Fortunes of Jaded Women | Carolyn Huynh (T)
Signal Fires | Dani Shapiro (R)
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Talking Book Influencing + Latest Reads Galore with Dennis From Scaredstraightreads! Aug 09, 2022

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In Episode 64 of Book Talk, Etc. Tina and Renee are joined by popular Bookstagrammer Dennis from Scaredstraightreads. They share what they've been loving lately, their latest reads, shelf additions, and have book talk about the world of book influencing
**If you enjoy the podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon ! We bonus episodes including: Books we DNFed, Books We Disagreed On, What's in the Mailbag, Second Year Spoiler Author Chat, + our ALL NEW CRIMINALLY BOOKED! Plus, we host fun Zoom events like Mood Reader Happy Hour +Book Talk Book Club, a private Facebook group & our NEW DISCORD where you can interact with other patrons for just $5 a month!
Perfect Days | Raphael Montes
Best Day Ever |Kaira Rouda
The It Girl |Ruth Ware
In My Dreams I Hold a Knife | Ashley Winstead

5:50 Loving Lately
Ultimate Girls Trip: The Ex-Wives Club (D)
The Resident Evil- tv (D)
Uncoupled- Tv (D)
7:45 Buxom Full-On™ Plumping Lip Polish Gloss (R- shade Gabby)
Fenty Gloss Bomb
Mask Skincare
10:23 Pango Books (T)
Tina's Pango Shop
13:00 Book Talk
Chelsea @suspensethrill on Goodreads

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Legal Thrillers That Bring the Drama Aug 02, 2022

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In Episode 63 of Book Talk, Etc. Tina and Renee share dramatic legal thrillers they've recently read. They also share what they've been loving lately, their latest reads, shelf additions, and have book talk about what makes legal thrillers so compelling
**If you enjoy the podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon ! We have great bonus episodes including: Books we DNFed, Books We Disagreed On, What's in the Mailbag, Second Year Spoiler Author Chat, + our ALL NEW CRIMINALLY BOOKED! Plus, we host fun Zoom events like Mood Reader Happy Hour +Book Talk Book Club, a private Facebook group & our NEW DISCORD where you can interact with other patrons for just $5 a month!
Loving Lately
6:23 Home Decor on Tik Tok - The Blush Home, _Miavolk, Unnecessary Necessities (T)
Our Amazon Store
9:33 Alfi Multipurpose knives (R)
Latest Reads
13:22Patricia Wants to Cuddle | Samantha Allen (T)
16:35 So Happy for You | Celia Laskey
17:02 Take My Hand | Dolen Perkins Valdez (R) 🎧
23:37 Listener Latest Read - Amy Gironda- A Little Love Story |Roland Merullo
25:00 Book Talk
27:09 The Firm |John Grisham
The Murder Rule | Dervla McTiernan
33:26 Presumed Innocent | Scott Turow
Your House Will Pay | Steph Cha
The Lincoln Lawyer Series | Michael Connelly
35:50 The Local | Joey Hartstone (T) 🎧
40:52 With Prejudice | Robin Peguero (R) 🎧
47:21 Take It Back | Kia Abdullah (T) 🎧
52:58 The Hallows | Victor Methos (R) 🎧
The Neon Lawyer | Victor Methos 🎧(R)
58:14 Love Lists and Fancy Ships | Sarah Grunder Ruiz
Shelf Additions
59:51 The Road Back to You | Ian Morgan Cron (T)
Michelle @beginsandendswithbooks
1:01:24 Marked for Life | Isaac Wright Jr (R)
*The book titles listed are linked to Amazon Affiliates, where we make a small commission from qualifying purchases (at no cost to you). Thanks for your support!
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August Books On the Radar Jul 26, 2022

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In Episode 62 of Book Talk, Etc. Tina and Renee share a few of their anticipated August Releases. They also share what they've been loving lately, their latest reads, shelf additions, and have book talk about reading goals for the second half of the year
**If you enjoy the podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon ! We have great bonus episodes including: Books we DNFed, Books We Disagreed On, What's in the Mailbag, Second Year Spoiler Author Chat, + our ALL NEW CRIMINALLY BOOKED! Plus, we host fun Zoom events like Mood Reader Happy Hour and Book Talk Book Club, a private Facebook group & our NEW DISCORD where you can interact with other patrons all for just $5 a month!
Loving Lately
4:01 Loot on Apple Tv+ (R)
7:28 Automatic Rechargeable Wine Aerator (T)
Our Amazon Shop (loving lately's, favorite products, books)
ChomChom Roller
Latest Reads
10:38 Open | Andre Agassi 🎧
Ashley @baileysbookshelves
15:40 Carrie Soto is Back | Taylor Jenkins Reid
19:08 Miss Me with That | Rachel Lindsey (T) 🎧
24:05 Listener Latest Read- Horse | Geraldine Brooks from Melanie @battyforbooks

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Short Books to Read In An Afternoon Jul 19, 2022

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In Episode 61 of Book Talk, Etc. Tina and Renee are sharing their recent short reads. They also share what they've been loving lately, their latest reads, shelf additions, and have book talk about favorite short books that were so fun to read
**If you enjoy the podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon ! We have great bonus episodes including: Books we DNFed, Books We Disagreed On, What's in the Mailbag, Second Year Spoiler Author Chat, + our ALL NEW CRIMINALLY BOOKED! Plus, we host fun Zoom events like Mood Reader Happy Hour, a private Facebook group & DISCORD where you can interact with other patrons all for just $5 a month!
Loving Lately
2:14 90 Day Fiance (T)
7:09 Trader Joe’s Pepita Salsa (R)
Latest Reads
12:01 Body Grammar |Jules Ohman (T)
15:11 Nora Goes Off Script |Annabelle Monaghan (R) 🎧(272p)
20:11 Other People’s Clothes | Calla Henkel - Listener Latest Read from Sarah @bowie.and.books
21:55 Book Talk
26:15 Joan is Okay |Weike Wang
29:59 The Book Thief | Markus Zusak
31:03 Maybe You Should Talk to Someone|Lori Gottlieb
31:34 An Untamed State|Roxane Gay
33:04 Between the World + Me | Ta-Nehisi Coates
33:08 Passing | Nella Larsen
33:20 An Elderly Lady is up to No Good | Helene Turston
33:29 Luster|Raven Leilani
33:39 My Sister the Serial Killer|Oyinkan Braithwaite
34:05 Castle of Water |Dane Hucklebridge
34:36 We Are Called to Rise | Laura McBride
34:50 Writers and Lovers| Lily King
35:05 Did You Ever Have a Family| Bill Clegg
35:22 Lily and the Octopus| Steven Rowley
35:40 Our Wives Under the Sea (240 p)| Julia Armfiel (T) 🎧
40:50 The Diver's Clothes Lie Empty (244p) |Vendela Vita (R) 🎧
46:04 Perfect Days | Rapheal Montes(272) (T)
You | Caroline Kepnes
Scribd
Brad @Fredhandbags_reads
52:13 This is How I Lied | Heather Gudenkoff (332p) (R) 🎧
Shelf Additions
57:26 A Shoe Story|Jane Rosen (T)
Eliza Starts a Rumor
59:12 Small Game | Blair Braverman (R)

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Books + Self Care with author & Forever 35 Podcast CoHost Kate Spencer Jul 12, 2022

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In Episode 60 of Book Talk, Etc. Tina and Renee are talking reading & self care with special guest Kate Spencer. They also share what they've been loving lately, their latest reads, shelf additions, and have book talk about books, reading, skincare & more
**If you enjoy the podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon ! We have great bonus episodes including: Books we DNFed, Books We Disagreed On, What's in the Mailbag, Second Year Spoiler Author Chat, + our ALL NEW CRIMINALLY BOOKED! Plus, we host fun Zoom events like Mood Reader Happy Hour, a private Facebook group & our NEW DISCORD where you can interact with other patrons all for just $5 a month!
Loving Lately
4:59 Sacred Beauty Rose Mist Toner (K)
5:50 Romantically Inclined on Instagram (K)
6:21 Monster Romance: Orc Sworn |Finley Fenn (K)
10:26 Dr Dennis Gross Aha/Bha Daily Peel (R)
The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid
The Origins Avocado Sleep Mask
14:16 The Misha Time Revolution Essence (T)
Book Talk
17:27 In a New York Minute | Kate Spencer (R) 🎧
52:50 Klur Beauty Products (face wash & oil)
53:24 Kypris Beauty Elixar
54:15 Vitner's Daughtner's Essence
The Antidote Podcast
Latest Reads
58:08 Ice Planet Barbarian Series | Ruby Dixon (K)
1:01:23 The Mutual Friend | Carter Bays (K)
1:02:52 The Great Believers | Rebecca Makkai
A Little Life | Hanya Yanigahara
1:09:17 Just By Looking at Him 🎧| Ryan O'Connell (T)
1:11:30 The Bartender's Cure | Wesley Straton 🎧(R)
1:16:29 Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow | Gabrielle Zevin (T)
Kate's Info...
The Dead Mom's Club - Kate's Memoir
Forever 35 Podcast
@Kate Spencer Instagram
Katespencerwrites.com
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Our 10 Best Books of 2022 (so far)! Jul 05, 2022

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In Episode 59 of Book Talk, Etc. Tina and Renee are sharing their top 10 favorite books (so far)! They also share what they've been loving lately, their latest reads, shelf additions, and have book talk about how they narrowed down their favorite books
**If you enjoy the podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon ! We have great bonus episodes including: Books we DNFed, Books We Disagreed On, What's in the Mailbag, Second Year Spoiler Author Chat, + our ALL NEW CRIMINALLY BOOKED! Plus, we host fun Zoom events like Mood Reader Happy Hour and Book Talk Book Club, a private Facebook group & our NEW DISCORD where you can interact with other patrons all for just $5 a month!
Loving Lately
4:40 St. Tropaz Self Tan Express Bronzing Mouse
Tina's Makeup Brush
7:16 Bustle.com Article
Project Hail Mary | Andy Weir
Latest Reads
11:45 On Rotation | Shirlene Obuobi (T)
15:13 Look Closer | Davis Ellis (R)
Cocktails & Crime Fiction
21:00 Book Talk
29:50 Migrations | Charlotte McConaghy (T) 🎧
31:36 Like a House on Fire | Lauren McBrayer (R)
34:01 The Good Son | You- Jeong Jeong (T)
Confessions | Kanae Minuto
36:09 Black Cake | Charmaine Wilkerson (R) 🎧
38:58 Unlikely Animals | Annie Hartnett (T) 🎧
42:26 Dark Horse | Gregg Hurwitz (R) 🎧
46:40 The Violin Conspiracy |Brendan Slocumb (T)
49:08 Speak | Tunde Oyeneyin (R) 🎧
52:13 The Measure | Nikki Erlick (T) 🎧
56:42 Cover Story | Susan Rigetti (R) 🎧
@Basicbsguide
Shelf Additions
1:01:07 Black Tide | KC Jones (T)
1:02:22 The Manhattan Girls | Gill Paul (R)
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Bonus: Episode 1 of Criminally Booked..A True Crime Story Paired with Fiction Book Recs! Jun 28, 2022

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In Episode 58 of Book Talk, Etc. Tina and Renee (on vacation this week) are sharing their Patreon Exclusive bonus episode called Criminally Booked! If you enjoy this episode and want to hear Episode 2, head to our Patreon to sign up today!
**If you enjoy the podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon ! We have great bonus episodes including: Books we DNFed, Books We Disagreed On, What's in the Mailbag, Second Year Spoiler Author Chat, + our ALL NEW CRIMINALLY BOOKED! Plus, we host fun Zoom events like Mood Reader Happy Hour and Book Talk Book Club, a private Facebook group & our NEW DISCORD where you can interact with other patrons all for just $5 a month!
Welcome to the first episode of Criminally Booked! Like many people, we’re fascinated by crime, both true and fictional, and we wanted to create a segment that combines the two. Criminally Booked gives us a space to share true crime stories while also sharing helpful resources, laws that have been enacted, and other pertinent information.

With these true crime stories, we're also tying in fiction book recommendations that we will be bringing exclusively to our patrons first! We hope you enjoy what is a reoccurring bonus episode topic for Patrons of Book Talk, etc!

Now-on to the case of Francine Hughes...

**Content Warnings for Domestic Violence

Books Mentioned

The Burning Bed | Faith McNulty

Finding Mrs. Ford | Deborah Goodrich Royce 🎧

A Suitable Lie | Michael Malone

Gone Girl | Gillian Flynn

Surrounded by Narcissists | Thomas Erikson

Surrounded by Idiots | Thomas Erikson

Narcissist Apocalypse Podcast

Domesticshelters.org

Sources

If you are experiencing domestic violence, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or chat with a worker at https://www.thehotline.org/.

People Magazine Article

https://circulatingnow.nlm.nih.gov/2015/10/15/domestic-violence-in-the-1970s/

https://www.history.com/news/burning-bed-syndrome-francine-hughes-domestic-abuse
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July Books On The Radar Jun 21, 2022

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In Episode 57 of Book Talk, Etc. Tina and Renee share a few of their anticipated July Releases. They also share what they've been loving lately, their latest reads, shelf additions, and have book talk about vacation reading plans
**If you enjoy the podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon ! We have great bonus episodes including: Books we DNFed, Books We Disagreed On, What's in the Mailbag, Second Year Spoiler Author Chat, + our ALL NEW CRIMINALLY BOOKED! Plus, we host fun Zoom events like Mood Reader Happy Hour and Book Talk Book Club, a private Facebook group & our NEW DISCORD where you can interact with other patrons all for just $5 a month!
Loving Lately
3:26 Narwey Foldable Duffel Bag (R)
6:29 Man-Eater Eye Shadow Palette (T)
Latest Reads
8:17 The Housemaid | Freida McFadden (R) 🎧
13:00 Aurora |David Koepp (T)
18:17 Project Hail Mary
These Silent Woods
19:43 Book Talk
20:15 Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow |Gabrielle Zevin (R)
The Displacements |Bruce Holsinger (R)
20:43 Rock Paper Scissors |Alice Feeney (R)
21:06 His and Hers |Alice Feeney (R)
21:56 Maine |J Courtney Sullivan (T)
Victor @bookpop
22:19 Can't Look Away |Carola Lovering (T)
22:38 Carrie Soto is Back | Taylor Jenkins Reid (T)
23:49 Station Eleven | Emily St. John Mandel
BOTR
25:10 The Light Always Breaks |Angela Jackson Brown (T)
28:38 A Beginner's Guide to Murder | Rosalind Stopps (R)
31:23 Any Other Family |Eleanor Brown (T)
33:41 After the Hurricane | Leah Franqui (R)
37:01 Old Country | Matt Query (T)
39:16 Killers Amidst Killers |Billy Jensen (R)
Chase Darkness With Me | Billy Jensen
43:19 Upgrade |Blake Crouch (T)
45:46 The Awoken | Katelyn Monroe Howes (R)
Current Reads
48:21 The Emergency: A Year of Healing and Heartbreak | Thomas Fisher (T) 🎧
49:57 The Bartender's Cure | Wesley Straton (R) 🎧
Yerba Buena | Nina LaCour
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