Tina and Hannah are back with some thoughtful takes on recent reads in episode 154 of Book Talk, Etc. Get ready for a lively discussion as Tina pairs a hot new release with a beloved gem from the backlist and Hannah wrestles with her complicated feelings about a new thriller.

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Loving Lately:
Hannah Alonzo on Youtube (T)
TheraBreath Fresh Breath Mouthwash (H)

Latest Reads:
The Nature of Disappearing | Kimi Cunningham Grant (T)
Dead Eleven | Jimmy Juliano

Book Talk: Tina and Hannah discuss TBRs (To Be Read books OR books we have not yet read) and chat about how they navigate mood reading, strategize their TBR selection process and ultimately choose what to read next.

Easily Distracted by New Releases:
Brooklyn | Colm Toibin (T)
Bite by Bite | Aimee Nezhukumatathil (H)
Long Island | Colm Toibin (T)
One of Our Kind | Nicola Yoon (H)

Shelf Additions:
Blessings | Chukwuebuka Ibeh (T)
There Are Rivers in the Sky | Elif Shafak (H)

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In Episode 153 of Book Talk, Etc Tina and Hannah dive into current cover trends and spill the tea on must-reads they fell for based on the covers alone. They can't wait to share their thoughts on these books!

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Loving Lately:
5:42 - Paper Feel Screen Protector for your iPad (T)
8:55 - HANNI Splash Salve Body Mask (H)

Joint Latest Read:
Our monthly pick for Book Talk, Etc.'s May community read
13:00 - The Return of Ellie Black | Emiko Jean

Book Talk:
21:32 - Tina and Hannah discuss cover-trends and things they are noticing

Books mentioned during book talk
22:48 - The Age of Magical Over Thinking | Amanda Montell
23:00 - Lucky | Jane Smiley
24:02 - The Guest | Emma Cline
24:15 - Poor Deer | Claire Oshetsky
24:52 - Thirst | Marina Yuszczuk
25:30 - The Happy Couple | Naoise Dolan
25:33 - Greta and Valdin | Rebecca K Reilly
25:37 - All This & More | Peng Shepherd
31:49 - Sula | Toni Morrison

Books read:
32:49 - Comfort Me With Apples | Catherynne M. Valente (T)
36:49 - Maeve Fly | CJ Leede (H)
41:00 - Sipsworth | Simon Van Booy (T)
43:59 - I'm a Fan | Sheena Patel (H)

Shelf Addition:
49:22 - A Product of Genetics (and Day Drinking): A Never-Coming-of-Age Story | Jess H. Gutierrez (T)
51:12 - The Briar Club | Kate Quinn (H)

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If you enjoy our commercial-free podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon! Your membership will give you access to our exclusive Audiobook Guide and bonus episodes, including Even More Summer Bonanza. 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 listeners of the show... all for just $5 a month!

Loving Lately
3:31 - Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God (T)
6:13 - Episode 306 of My Favorite Murder
6:38 - Spotify Premium for Audiobook Listening (H)

Latest Reads
10:27 - These Impossible Things (T)
15:33 - Greenwich Park (H)

Summer Bonanza!
26:00 - The God of the Woods | Liz Moore (H)
27:46 - The Nature of Disappearing | Kimi Cunningham Grant (T)

29:03 - Hum | Helen Phillips (H)
30:39 - We Used to Live Here | Marcus Kliewer (T)

32:03 - The Great Hemisphere | Mateo Askoripour (H)
33:59 - The Family Experiment | John Marrs (T)

35:45 - The Lion Women of Tehran | Marjan Kamali (H)
37:39 - All the Colors of the Dark | Chris Whitaker (T)

39:05 - Same As it Ever Was | Claire Lombardo (H)
40:43 - We Burn Daylight | Bret Anthony Johnston (T)
41:36 - The Waco Siege And The Branch Davidians

42:40 - All This and More | Peng Shepherd (H)
44:41 - Burn | Peter Heller (T)

47:03 - Bury Your Gays | Chuck Tingle (H)
49:37 - The Wedding People | Alison Espach (T)

51:00 - Not in Love | Ali Hazelwood (H)
52:48 - What You Leave Behind | Wanda M. Morris (T)

54:11 - The Eyes are the Best Part | Monika Kim (H)
55:57 - The Villain Edit | Laurie Devore (T)

57:05 - Forgotten on Sunday | Valerie Perrin (H)
59:08 - Five Star Stranger | Kat Tang (T)

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