Send us a textIn 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 LatelyJunk Journaling (T)Nenna’s AccountPrime Drinks (H)Latest ReadWhat Kind of Paradise | Janelle Brown (T)Heartwood | Amity Gaige (H)Weird Girl BooksImmaculate Conception | Ling Ling Huang (T)Victorian Psycho | Virginia Feito (H)Sky Daddy | Kate Folk (T)Deadly Animals | Marie Tierney (H)Shelf AdditionThe Widow | John Grisham (T)August Lane | Regina Black (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 showLet's Connect... Email us at booktalketc@gmailBTE on YoutubeTina's TikTok , IG @tbretc YT @tbretcHannah's TikTok , IG @hanpickedbooksJonathan IG @infiltrate_jayPodcast IG @booktalketcRenee's Substack Newsletter , IG@Itsbooktalk
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Best Books We’ve Read This Year… So Far
Send us a textIn 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 LatelyHeat protectantConair CrimperThe Jinx - HBOLinks to all the books mentioned: https://amzn.to/3GgEcOW Latest Read:King of Ashes | SA Cosby Superlatives:Red ClayNothing to See HereTell Me What You DidThe War that Saved My LifeWhen the Wolf Comes HomeThe Secret History of the Rape KitAuditionThe Float TestSay You’ll Remember MeThe FavoritesWild Dark ShoreWe Live Here NowThe NamesFavorites:The FavoritesSandwichAtmosphere: A Love StoryHappy LandBat Eater and Other Names for Cora ZengThe Knight and the MothBroken CountryRainbow BlackWild Dark ShoreThe NamesCurrent ReadSky DaddyThe OdysseyIf 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 otheSupport the showLet's Connect... Email us at booktalketc@gmailBTE on YoutubeTina's TikTok , IG @tbretc YT @tbretcHannah's TikTok , IG @hanpickedbooksJonathan IG @infiltrate_jayPodcast IG @booktalketcRenee's Substack Newsletter , IG@Itsbooktalk
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July Books on the Radar (2025)
Send us a textIn 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 LatelyChristine - How Long Does it Take (T)Brush Cleaner Apparatus (T)Book Page (H)Latest ReadAtmosphere | Taylor Jenkins Reid (T)The Knight and the Moth | Rachel Gillig (H)July Books on the RadarNight Watchers | Daphne Woolsoncroft (T)My Train Leaves at Three | Natalie Guerrero (H)The Other Wife | Jackie Thomas-Kennedy (T)Mendell Station | J.B. Hwang (H)The Confessions | Paul Bradley Carr (T)Rose in Chains | Julie Soto (H)Everyone is Lying to You | Jo Piazza (T)Soulgazer | Maggie Rapier (H)Angel Down | Daniel Kraus (T)The Entirely True Story of the Fantastical Mesmerist Nora Grey | Kathleen Kaufman (H)Current ReadJill is Not Happy | Kaira Rouda (T)Victorian Psycho | Virginia Feito (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 showLet's Connect... Email us at booktalketc@gmailBTE on YoutubeTina's TikTok , IG @tbretc YT @tbretcHannah's TikTok , IG @hanpickedbooksJonathan IG @infiltrate_jayPodcast IG @booktalketcRenee's Substack Newsletter , IG@Itsbooktalk
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Celebrating Independent Publishers!
Send us a textIn 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 LatelyTina’s Planner (T)Energel Pens 1.0How to Spot a Fairy (H)Weird but True: Animals (H)Fearless Felines: 30 True Tales of Courageous Cats (H)DoDo Kids on YouTubeLatest ReadIt’s Not the End of the World | Jonathan Parks-Ramage (T)The River is Waiting | Wally Lamb (H)Wake Up and Open Your Eyes | Clay McLeod ChapmanThe Bright Lands | John FramBrett’s Bookstack Podcast with Jonathan Parks-RamageIndependently Published Books:Braiding Sweetgrass | Robin Wall KimmererFourth Wing | Rebecca YarrosAfter the Ocean | Lauren E. Rico (T)Shield of Sparrows | Devney Perry (H)Don’t Believe Her | Nicola Sanders (T)Foster | Claire Keegan (H)Shelf AdditionThe Midnight Knock | John Fram (T)Scream with Me: Horror Films and the Rise of American Feminism (1968-1980) | Eleanor JohnsonIf 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 privateSupport the showLet's Connect... Email us at booktalketc@gmailBTE on YoutubeTina's TikTok , IG @tbretc YT @tbretcHannah's TikTok , IG @hanpickedbooksJonathan IG @infiltrate_jayPodcast IG @booktalketcRenee's Substack Newsletter , IG@Itsbooktalk
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Easily Distracted By New Releases (June 2025)
Send us a textIn 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 LatelyThe ARC Calendar (T)@mikaelabooks_@amysalwaysreading Fantastic FictionThey Called Him Mostly Harmless - HBO Max (H)Latest ReadBeautiful Ugly | Alice Feeney (T)The Manicurists Daughter | Susan Lieu (H)Book Talk - Genre Queer BooksBookmoryWith A Vengeance | Riley Sager (T)Count My Lies | Sophie Stava (H)The Ghostwriter | Julie Clark (T)The Bright Years | Sarah Damoff (H)Shelf AdditionThe Book of Alchemy | Suleika Jaouad (T)Swordheart | T. Kingfisher (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 showLet's Connect... Email us at booktalketc@gmailBTE on YoutubeTina's TikTok , IG @tbretc YT @tbretcHannah's TikTok , IG @hanpickedbooksJonathan IG @infiltrate_jayPodcast IG @booktalketcRenee's Substack Newsletter , IG@Itsbooktalk
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