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Send us Fan MailIn 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 private Facebook groupSupport 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

Send us Fan MailIn 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

Send us Fan MailIn 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 LatelyElf - Holy Hydration! - Coconut Mist (T)e.l.f. SKIN Holy Hydration! Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm (T)Frenshe - Bergamot Cedar (H)Magnesium stick - Cashmere Vanilla (H)Eos Body Lotion - Cashmere Vanilla (H)Latest ReadThe Staircase in the Woods | Chuck Wendig (T+H)Book Talk - Queer Genre-FictionBlack River Orchard | Chuck WendigWoodworking | Emily St. JamesA Gentleman’s Gentleman | TJ Alexander (T)Rainbow Black | Maggie Thrash (H)Disappoint Me | Nicola Dinan (T)Girl Serpent Thorn | Melissa Bashardoust (H)Shelf AdditionThe Salvage | Anbara Salam (T)This Kind of Trouble | Tochi Eze (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

Send us Fan MailIn 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 LatelyChicago Sun Times Heat Index ArticleNPR ArticleNew York Times ArticleTina’s Updates on the AI Summer Reading ListLatest ReadOne in Four | Lucinda Berry (T)Run on Red | Noelle West Ihli (H)Book TalkKing of AshesThe CompoundThe BewitchingSummer BonanzaSlanting Toward the SeaLucky DayPark AvenueThe UnseenWe Are All Guilty HereDays of LightIt’s Not the End of the WorldThe Girls Who Grew BigIn the Family WayThese HeathensHouse of BethGreat Black Hope A Marriage at SeaA Far Better ThingThe Poppy FieldsThe River is WaitingWhat Kind of ParadiseSo Far GoneThe GhostwriterCrownCurrent ReadsThe Bitter Truth | Shanora WilliamsRaiSupport 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

Send us Fan MailIn 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 LatelyFallen Angels Podcast (T)Dafont.com (H)Fast_Serif font/Fast_Sans fontHow to Download Fonts - @WorldswithinpagesFavorite fonts: IM FELL English, Apple Garamond Light, Tarif ArabicLatest ReadRoad to Tender Hearts | Annie Hartnett (T)One Golden Summer | Carley Fortune (H)Book TalkThe Lion Women of TehranMargos Got Money TroublesThe Wedding PeopleBreathing Lessons | Anne Tyler (H)Bat Eaters and Other Names for Cora Zeng | Kylie Lee Baker (T)Long Way Down | Jason Reynolds (H)Know My Name | Chanel Miller (T)Things You Save in a Fire | Katherine Center (H)Shelf AdditionDark Maestro | Brendon Slocomb (T)Cursed Daughters | Oyinkan Braithwaite (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

Send us Fan MailIn Episode 201 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah are leaning into their love for new releases and sharing thoughts on some books that have been published recently.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 LatelyWear Pact Clothing Company (T)15% Pact DiscountSoftspun Tank Midi Dresseos Shea Better Body Lotion- Vanilla Cashmere (H)Latest ReadWe Are Watching | Alison Gaylin (T)The Warm Hands of Ghosts | Katherine Arden (H)Book TalkParents Weekend | Alex Finlay (T)Night Shift | Alex Finlay Isola | Allegra Goodman (H)Winter Reading GuideWe Live Here Now | Sarah Pinborough (T)Happy Land | Dolen Perkins Valdez (H)Episode 194Shelf AdditionDisco Witches of Fire Island | Blair Fell (T)The Red Knot | Monique Asher (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

Send us Fan MailIn Episode 200 (!!!) of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah are celebrating mothers day by talking about mothers in literature, unhinged heroines, and the women that shape literature.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 Highroller Heist (T)Sweet Bobby: My Catfish Nightmare - Netflix Show (H)Sweet Bobby: My Catfish Nightmare - Podcast (H)Latest ReadSay You’ll Remember Me | Abby Jimenez (T+H)The Happily Ever After Playlist (H)Book TalkThe Island of Sea Women | Lisa See (T)The Ocean CallsThe Story She Left Behind | Patti Callahan Henry (H)Woodworking | Emily St. James (T)Crossroads | Laurel Hightower (H)Shelf AdditionGrotesque | Natsuo Kirino (T)Swallows | Natsuo Kirino Silver Elite | Dani Francis (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

Send us Fan MailIn Episode 199 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah Bring their May Books on the Radar! May has a plethora of amazing titles and we are thrilled to bring you 10 May releases to add to your TBR!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 LatelyAlexis - Cocktails with AlexDrizzilicious Birthday Cake Rice CakesLatest ReadAudition | Katie Kitamura (T)The River Has Roots | Amal El-Mohtar (H)Books on the RadarMy Friends | Fredrik Backman (T)Home of the American Circus | Allison Larkin (H)The Manual for Good Wives | Lola Jaye (T)The Attic ChildThe Knight and the Moth | Rachel Gillig (H)A Sharp Endless Need | Marisa Crane (T)Emperor of Gladness | Ocean Vuong (H)Immaculate Conception | Ling Ling The Devils | Joe Abercrombie (H)Make Me Famous | Maud Ventura (T)My Name Is Emilia del Valle | Isabel Allende (H)Current ReadsWoodworking | Emily St. James (T)The Story She Left Behind | Patti Callahan Henry (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

Send us Fan MailIn Episode 198 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah share their love of independent bookstores in celebration of Independent Bookstore Day, happening in the U.S. on April 26.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 LatelyOPI High Shine Nail Polish (T)Glisten and Glow Top Coat (T)Mr. Ballen - YouTube (H)Mr. Ballen Medical Mysteries - Podcast (H)Two Most Dense Killers VideoLatest ReadsFamous Last Words (T)Book Club GirlHonest Authors - PodcastThe Serviceberry (H)Book Talk:Map of Participating BookstoresList of Bookstore CrawlsChicago Book Crawls Some Highlighted Bookstores:The Last BookstoreExile BookvilleQuail Ridge BooksThis is A Bookstore + Book BugCall and Response BookstoreEverything is Tuberculosis (T)The War That Saved My Life (H)Gothictown (T)Big Friendship (H) Shelf AdditionsMedicine River (H)Last Night at the Telegraph Club (T)If you enjoy our commercial-free podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon 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

Send us Fan MailIn Episode 197 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah are easily distracted by new releases! We share some thoughts on new books we’ve read recently, and discuss book aesthetics we both love and loathe.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!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 LatelyCafe Bustelo - Coffee Recipe (T)Chobani Sweet Cream (T)Sugar Free Caramel Syrup (T)Electric Heating Pad (H)Latest ReadTell Me What You Did | Carter Wilson (T)The Names |  Florence Knapp (H)Book TalkThe Quiet Librarian | Allen Eskens (T)The Huntress | Kate QuinnHot Air | Marcy Dermansky (H)The Missing Half | Ashley Flowers (T)Great Big Beautiful Life | Emily Henry (H)Shelf AdditionsThe Storm | Rachel Hawkins (T)The Lilac People | Milo Todd (H)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