Episodes

  • 012 NetGalley: 12 tips I wish I knew sooner
    Feb 11 2025

    This episode is for all things NetGalley, an online library where publishers of digital content, most commonly ebooks and audiobooks, give exclusive access to their materials. I have made a list of 12 tips I’ve learned since starting my account.

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    Music is Leaves from Coma-Media, used with a CC license.

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    14 mins
  • 011 bonkers books, flying to meet authors, and... pigeons!? chat w @most.lyromance
    Jan 14 2025

    Check out @most.lyromance on Instagram

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    17 mins
  • 010 year recap: from bonnie princes to romantasy busts to audiobook experiments
    Dec 30 2024

    In this episode, I look back over my 2024 reading year. I had some great reads that will absolutely end up on my all-time favorites lists. In reviewing my statistics, I also had some surprises and disappointments. Let’s get right into it.

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    13 mins
  • 009 are female authors taking over the bestseller lists?
    Dec 18 2024

    This episode dives into differences in how men and women read books, and how these preferences impact the publishing industry and the way our society views reading.

    Books reviewed:

    1:06 - Magnolia Parks by Jessa Hastings

    3:44 - The Women by Kristin Hannah

    6:00 - Quicksilver by Callie Hart

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    22 mins
  • 008 feel-good Christmas book releases
    Nov 12 2024

    In this episode, I dive into some 2024 Christmas book releases, and talk a bit about my love for cozy holiday stories. Music is Warm and Soft Christmas Piano Instrumental from CalvinClavier used with a creative commons license.

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    7 mins
  • 007 what even is literary fiction?
    Oct 28 2024

    In this episode, I break down literary fiction. What is it? Why would you want to read it (or not read it)? And what are some accessible but critically-acclaimed titles I recommend?

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    Music is Leaves from Coma-Media, used with a CC license.

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    18 mins
  • 006 therapist-approved dark romance w @planted.library
    Oct 14 2024

    In this interview with Brittany, the owner of @planted.library on bookstagram, we chatted about her love for dark romance novels, protecting authors in reviews, and the bookish life.

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    22 mins
  • 005 do readers have an “overconsumption” problem?
    Sep 16 2024

    In this episode, I talk with bookstagrammer and booktoker, @booksbygrayce! We dive into her opinions about whether or not the bookish community promotes overconsumption. We also talked about her childhood with supportive parents who sparked her love of reading, and about holding influencers accountable for spoiler warnings.

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    32 mins