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Tackling the TBR Shelf: Reading Books We Think We'll Love!

Nov 10, 2026 · 55m

Summary

Hosts Tina and Hannah discuss their "loving lately" picks, including a calming Chinese YouTube channel and a Korean BB cream. They review recent reads such as the horror novel The Dive Bar at the End of the Road and the holiday romance Good Spirits. The episode concludes with their TBR prompt, covering Victorian Psycho, 1984, and Lessons in Chemistry.

Topics discussed

Intro and hand-washing mishap Welcome, November vibes, and birthdays Goodreads Choice Awards party announcement Recommendation: Chinese rural life YouTube channel Product review: Misha Perfect Cover BB Cream Book review: Dive Bar at the End of the Road Book review: Good Spirits by B.K. Morrison Discussion: Tackling the TBR and book selection Book review: Victorian Psycho by Virginia Feito Book review: 1984 by George Orwell Book review: Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus Book review: Spark of the Everflame by Penn Cole Upcoming reads: House of the Spirits and Viking premise Outro and social media links
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