Easily Distracted by New Releases & Vetting Books for Our Reading Lists
Summary
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. They also highlight upcoming releases like *Boring Asian Female* and *The Infinite Sadness of Small Appliances*. The episode covers personal anecdotes, such as a trampoline return saga, and explores reader preferences for synopses versus unbiased opinions.
Topics discussed
Intro, Sam's Club trampoline saga, and Costco deals
Review of Pilot Frixion Clicker Erasable Pens
Folio Society books and limited edition editions
Review of A Sharp Endless Need by Mack Crane
Review of The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown
How to vet books: synopses, reviews, and sampling
Review of Boring Asian Female by Kenzie Allyn Smith
Review of The Infinite Sadness of Small Appliances
Review of The Good Girl by Michelle Dunn
Review of Adrift by Will Dean
Review of The Astronaut's Wife by Chanel Clayton
Review of A Beast Slinks Toward Beijing and Outro
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