Reading Glasses

Mike Chen, a science fiction author known for character-forward space opera, talks about his new book The Photonic Effect and his creative process. Conversations cover worldbuilding challenges, centering relationships amid spectacle, music influences like Rilo Kiley, and crafting distinct POVs. Short takes also include touring events and testing a walking pad for audiobook multitasking.

Brea and Mallory talk about why they read! Plus, they give advice on figuring out if a book is not for you or it’s just a bad audiobook narrator, and recommend books about religion gone wrong. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store The Reading Glasses Book! Become a member now and email us your receipt! Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodreads Group Wish List Newsletter Libro.fm   Become a member now and email us your receipt! To join our Discord channel, email us proof of your Reading-Glasses-supporting Maximum Fun membership!www.maximumfun.org/join   Books Mentioned -  Spectators by Brian K. Vaughn and Nico Henrichon Spoiled Milk by Avery Curran The Body by Bethany C Morrow The Boatman’s Daughter by Andy Davison Thanks to everyone who participated in this year's MaxFunDrive! Still want to get in on the action? Follow this link to support this show (and get in on our limited-time keychain sale to benefit the Center for Constitutional Rights): https://maximumfun.org/joinglasses

Two friends debate whether 'bad' taste in books even exists and how personal experience shapes reading preferences. They argue about the ethics of taking and selling books from Little Free Libraries. They also recommend romances featuring body swaps and share quick reading picks and listener tips.

Brea and Mallory go through their old secret book journals! Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! To hear the rest of this, go to https://maximumfun.org/joinglasses   Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store The Reading Glasses Book!   Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodreads Group Wish List Newsletter Libro.fm To join our Discord channel, email us proof of your Reading-Glasses-supporting Maximum Fun membership!www.maximumfun.org/join Thanks to everyone who participated in this year's MaxFunDrive! Still want to get in on the action? Follow this link to support this show (and get in on our limited-time keychain sale to benefit the Center for Constitutional Rights): https://maximumfun.org/joinglasses

Jordan Morris, comedian and podcaster known for Jordan, Jesse, Go!, brings improv chops and comic timing. Mallory O'Meara, book lover and creator behind Reading Glasses, shares accessible book talk and playful riffs. They improvise a musical number, celebrate listener culture, riff on running jokes, and unpack how improv and feedback shape lively conversations.

Brea and Mallory talk about what they picture when they read! Plus, they debate who should check out large print books from the library, and recommend compelling middle grade books. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store The Reading Glasses Book! Sponsors - GreenChefwww.greenchef.com/50GLASSES CODE: 50GLASSES StoryWorthwww.storyworth.com/GLASSES Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodreads Group Wish List Newsletter Libro.fm To join our Discord channel, email us proof of your Reading-Glasses-supporting Maximum Fun membership!www.maximumfun.org/join   Books Mentioned -  The Sixth Nik by Daniel Kraus Unread by Oliver James   Esperanza Rising by Pam Munoz RyanThe Beatryce Prophecy by Kate DiCamillo   The Last Mapmaker by Christina Soontornvat   A Wish in the DarkThe Tryout: A Graphic Novel   Measuring Up: A Graphic novel by Lily Lamotte The House with Chicken Legs by Sophie Anderson Thanks to everyone who participated in this year's MaxFunDrive! Still want to get in on the action? Follow this link to support this show (and get in on our limited-time keychain sale to benefit the Center for Constitutional Rights): https://maximumfun.org/joinglasses

Brea and Mallory explain…Reading Glasses! For new listeners, here’s a breakdown of the show. For veteran listeners, they explain the root of longtime jokes and name all their retired book recommendations. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store The Reading Glasses Book! Sponsors - ZocDocwww.zocdoc.com/GLASSES Ingram Sparkwww.ingramspark.com/learnmore CODE: GLASSES15 Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodreads Group Wish List Newsletter Libro.fm To join our Discord channel, email us proof of your Reading-Glasses-supporting Maximum Fun membership!www.maximumfun.org/joinMallory’s Books!   Books Mentioned -A Midnight Pastry Shop Called Hwawoldang by Lee Onhwa Why Are People Into That? by Tina Horn PriestdaddyEvery Heart a Doorway   A Head Full of Ghosts   Magic for Liars   Anything by Samantha Irby   Circe   Exit West   The Girl with the Louding Voice   We Ride Upon Sticks   My Best Friend’s Exorcism   The Hunger   Library of the Dead   Here and Now and Then   10,000 Doors of January   Camp   Dread Nation Shady Hollow   The Adventures of Amina al-SirafiMexican GothicA Psalm for the Wild BuiltEmily Wilde’s Encyclopaedia of FaeriesLight from Uncommon StarsA Letter to the Luminous DeepLegends and Lattes Thanks to everyone who participated in this year's MaxFunDrive! Still want to get in on the action? Follow this link to support this show (and get in on our limited-time keychain sale to benefit the Center for Constitutional Rights): https://maximumfun.org/joinglasses

Two readers sprint through a massive list of spring releases, spotlighting creepy historical horrors, queer literary chills, and imaginative romantasy. They tease haunted houses, locked-room mysteries, tech-gothic memory tales, and monstrous folklore. Short fiction, cozy mysteries, and space-opera previews also make the cut.

Brea and Mallory give out tips for ADHD readers and recommend pirate/treasure hunting books. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store The Reading Glasses Book! Sponsors - Ingram Spark CODE: GLASSES15 Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodreads Group Wish List Newsletter Libro.fm To join our Discord channel, email us proof of your Reading-Glasses-supporting Maximum Fun membership!www.maximumfun.org/joinAuthors Against Book Bans Mallory’s Books: Daughter of Daring Girly Drinks Girls Make Movies Books Mentioned - All Boys Aren’t Blue by George M. Johnson The Burning Library by Gilly Macmillan Burning Midnight by Will McIntosh Captured by Beverly Jenkins Thanks to everyone who participated in this year's MaxFunDrive! Still want to get in on the action? Follow this link to support this show (and get in on our limited-time keychain sale to benefit the Center for Constitutional Rights): https://maximumfun.org/joinglasses

Brea and Mallory have a special mega episode this week, solving all your book club dilemmas with special guest Chelsea Stardust! Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store The Reading Glasses Book! Sponsor - GreenChefwww.greenchef.com/50GLASSES CODE: 50GLASSES Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodreads Group Wish List Newsletter Libro.fm To join our Discord channel, email us proof of your Reading-Glasses-supporting Maximum Fun membership!www.maximumfun.org/joinChelsea Stardust   Books Mentioned -  Willing Prey by Allie Oleander The City of Stardust by Georgia SummersGeek Love by Katherine DunnLullaby by Chuck Palahniuk Perfume by Patrick Suskind Thanks to everyone who participated in this year's MaxFunDrive! Still want to get in on the action? Follow this link to support this show (and get in on our limited-time keychain sale to benefit the Center for Constitutional Rights): https://maximumfun.org/joinglasses