Book Talk, etc.
Episodes
August Books on the Radar (2026)
Hosts Tina and Hannah discuss their recent read, The Shampoo Effect, and share personal favorites like Tony’s Chocolate and the Pipsticks Sticker Club.
Reading and Discussing Novellas, Essay Collections, and Short Stories
Hosts Tina and Hannah discuss novellas and short stories, reviewing Nat Cassidy’s *I Know a Place* and Franz Kafka’s *Metamorphosis*.
Our 10 Best Books of the Year So Far!
Hosts Tina and Hannah of Book Talk Etc.
Tackling the TBR Shelf: Reading Through Our Book of the Month Backlist!
Hosts Tina and Hannah discuss summer activities, documentaries like *Maternal Instinct*, and books including *The Truth About Ruby Cooper* and *Sacculina*.
July Books on the Radar (2026)
Tina and Hannah discuss their summer reading progress and review Maggie O’Farrell’s *Land*, praising its descriptive prose and family dynamics.
From Page to Screen: Books, Movies, and TV Adaptations!
Hosts Tina and Hannah introduce "Tackling the TBR Shelf," a new series where patrons suggest prompts for hosts to read from their existing collections.
Summer Scaries and Reading for Summerween
Hosts Tina and Hannah discuss "Summerween," a trend of reading horror and thrillers during summer, while defining "literary suspense.
Easily Distracted by New Releases + Tropes We Love and Hate
Hosts Tina and Hannah announce the end of their "Bookstore Browse" series to focus on reading more books.
Books We Missed Out On
Hosts Tina and Hannah discuss their "loving lately," featuring a themed meal-planning strategy and a monitor clip-on fan.
Bookstore Browse: Inside the Life of a New York Bookseller with Phoebe Wright
Hosts Tina and Hannah welcome Phoebe, a bookseller at Alice Ever After in Buffalo, to discuss her transition from acting to bookselling and teaching.
Summer Bonanza VI: 20 Books for Your Summer Reading List!
Hosts Tina and Hannah reveal their top 10 anticipated summer reads, discussing titles like *Plant Lady* and *Helpless*.
Easily Distracted By New Releases + Our Process for Starting New Books
Hosts Tina and Hannah discuss their "loving lately" items, featuring a Habanichi planner and an analog basket for reducing screen time.
Book Talk Etc. Celebrates 5 Years On Air feat. Renee ♥️
Celebrating five years of Book Talk, etc.
May Books on the Radar (2026)
Hosts Tina and Hannah discuss their recent read, *Yesteryear* by Caro Claire Burke, analyzing its themes of influencer culture and historical suspense.
Bookstore Browse: Tina and Hannah Read Bookseller Recommendations
Hosts Tina and Hannah discuss recent reads, including horror novel *Greedy* and romance *Our Perfect Storm*.
Easily Distracted by New Releases & Vetting Books for Our Reading Lists
Tina and Hannah discuss their recent reads, including Mac Crane’s gritty YA novel *A Sharp Endless Need* and Brené Brown’s *The Gifts of Imperfection*, while debating how they vet new books.