Celebrating Independent Bookstore Week!
04/22/25 • 57 min
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In 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 Lately
OPI High Shine Nail Polish (T)
Mr. Ballen - YouTube (H)
Mr. Ballen Medical Mysteries - Podcast (H)
Latest Reads
Honest Authors - Podcast
The Serviceberry (H)
Book Talk:
Map of Participating Bookstores
SomeHighlighted Bookstores:
This is A Bookstore + Book Bug
Everything is Tuberculosis (T)
The War That Saved My Life (H)
Gothictown (T)
Big Friendship (H)
Shelf Additions
Medicine 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!
Let's Connect...
Email us at booktalketc@gmail
BTE on Youtube
Tina's TikTok , IG @tbretc YT @tbretc
Hannah's TikTok , IG @hanpickedbooks
Jonathan IG @infiltrate_jay
Podcast IG @booktalketc
Renee's Substack Newsletter , IG@Itsbooktalk
In 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 Lately
OPI High Shine Nail Polish (T)
Mr. Ballen - YouTube (H)
Mr. Ballen Medical Mysteries - Podcast (H)
Latest Reads
Honest Authors - Podcast
The Serviceberry (H)
Book Talk:
Map of Participating Bookstores
SomeHighlighted Bookstores:
This is A Bookstore + Book Bug
Everything is Tuberculosis (T)
The War That Saved My Life (H)
Gothictown (T)
Big Friendship (H)
Shelf Additions
Medicine 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!
Let's Connect...
Email us at booktalketc@gmail
BTE on Youtube
Tina's TikTok , IG @tbretc YT @tbretc
Hannah's TikTok , IG @hanpickedbooks
Jonathan IG @infiltrate_jay
Podcast IG @booktalketc
Renee's Substack Newsletter , IG@Itsbooktalk
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In 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 Lately
Cafe Bustelo - Coffee Recipe (T)
Chobani Sweet Cream (T)
Latest Read
Tell Me What You Did | Carter Wilson (T)
The Names | Florence Knapp (H)
Book Talk
The Quiet Librarian | Allen Eskens (T)
The Huntress | Kate Quinn
Hot Air | Marcy Dermansky (H)
The Missing Half | Ashley Flowers (T)
Great Big Beautiful Life | Emily Henry (H)
Shelf Additions
The Storm | Rachel Hawkins (T)
The Lilac People | Milo Todd (H)
Let's Connect...
Email us at booktalketc@gmail
BTE on Youtube
Tina's TikTok , IG @tbretc YT @tbretc
Hannah's TikTok , IG @hanpickedbooks
Jonathan IG @infiltrate_jay
Podcast IG @booktalketc
Renee's Substack Newsletter , IG@Itsbooktalk
Next Episode
May Books on the Radar (2025)
In 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 Lately
Alexis - Cocktails with Alex
Drizzilicious Birthday Cake Rice Cakes
Latest Read
Audition | Katie Kitamura (T)
The River Has Roots | Amal El-Mohtar (H)
Books on the Radar
My Friends | Fredrik Backman (T)
Home of the American Circus | Allison Larkin (H)
The Manual for Good Wives | Lola Jaye (T)
The 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 Reads
Woodworking | 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!
Let's Connect...
Email us at booktalketc@gmail
BTE on Youtube
Tina's TikTok , IG @tbretc YT @tbretc
Hannah's TikTok , IG @hanpickedbooks
Jonathan IG @infiltrate_jay
Podcast IG @booktalketc
Renee's Substack Newsletter , IG@Itsbooktalk
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