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Brea and Mallory announce their favorite books of 2022! Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreSponsors -BetterHelpwww.betterhelp.com/GLASSESSoylentwww.soylent.com/GLASSESLinks -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupAmazon Wish ListNewsletterLibro.fm Books Mentioned - Well-Behaved Indian Women by Saumya DaveBabel by R.F. KuangOur Best Books Of 2022 Unlikely Animals by Annie HarnettRabbit Cake by Annie HarnettSuch Sharp Teeth by Rachel HarrisonThe Pallbearers Club by Paul TremblayOut There by Kate FolkA Caribbean Heiress by Adriana HerreraRust in the Root by Justina IrelandWe Spread by Iain ReidOur Missing Hearts by Celeste NgJust Like Home by Sarah GaileyAnd Then I Woke Up by Malcom DevlinThe Cartographers by Peng ShepardThe Measure by Nikki ErlickThe Wild Hunt by Emma SeckelTomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle ZevinThe Book of the Most Precious Substance by Sara GranSiren Queen by Nghi VoI Kissed Shara Wheeler by Casey Mc

Brea and Mallory discuss the best cozy reading set ups, test out the Rocketbook, and recommend non-boring literary fiction. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreSponsors -Dipseawww.dipseastories.com/GLASSES Links -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupAmazon Wish ListNewsletterLibro.fmHooded BlanketsRocketbookBooks Mentioned - Into Every Generation a Slayer is Born by Evan Ross KatzThe Marvelous Land of Snergs by Veronica CossanteliNothing to See Here by Kevin WilsonWhen We Were Birds by Ayanna Lloyd Banwo 

Brea and Mallory discuss special editions of books, interview Lauren Panepinto of Orbit Books about them, and recommend books with hard magic systems. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreSponsors -Storyworthwww.storyworth.com/GLASSESMilk Barwww.milkbarstore.com/GLASSESLinks -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupAmazon Wish ListNewsletterLibro.fm Lauren PanepintoSexy Sword Lesbian Cover Books Mentioned - I Kissed Shara Wheeler by Casey McQuistonDid Ye Hear Mammy Died? by Seamas O’ReillyThe Faithless by C.L. ClarkThe Leviathan Wakes Anniversary Edition by James S.A. CoreyRuination: A League of Legends NovelThe Witcher Illustrated EditionSpecial Edition of The Foxglove King by Hannah WhittenSpecial Edition of The World We Make by N.K. JemisinNight Angel Nemesis by Brent WeeksRust in the Root by Justina IrelandThe Broken Earth Trilogy by N.K. JemisinThe Library of the Dead by T.L. Huchu 

Brea and Mallory discuss reading books and watching their adaptations, talk about what makes a good bookstore shelf talker, and recommend setting-as-a-character books. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreSponsors -Soylentwww.soylent.com/GLASSESCode: GLASSESRitualwww.ritual.com/GLASSES Links -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupAmazon Wish ListNewsletterLibro.fmBooks Mentioned - Demon Copperhead by Barbara KingsolverThe Book of Gothel by Mary McMyneFirestarter by Stephen KingWitch by Christopher PikeThe Deep by Alma KatsuDead Silence by S.A. BarnesGood Neighbors by Sarah Langan

Brea and Mallory discuss what it means for a book to be frontlist, or backlist. They also review a reading challenge kit and recommend breakup books. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreSponsors -Storyworthwww.storyworth.com/GLASSESSoylentwww.soylent.com/GLASSESCODE: GLASSES Links -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupAmazon Wish ListNewsletterLibro.fmBooks Mentioned - Stolen Focus by Johann HariWhich Side Are You On by Ryan Lee WongThe Ultimate Reading Challenge!Writers & Lovers by Lily KingThe Pisces by Melissa BroderMilkfed by Melissa Broder

Brea and Mallory discuss book extras like sprayed edges and alternative book jackets, plus they solve a problem about communal books, and recommend fantasy with bisexual protagonists. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreSponsors -BetterHelpwww.betterhelp.com/GLASSESDipseawww.dipseastories.com/GLASSESMilk Barwww.milkbarstore.com/GLASSESLinks -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupAmazon Wish ListNewsletterLibro.fmTotepackBooks Mentioned - Rust in the Root by Justina IrelandThe Night Ship by Jess KiddBorderline by Mishell BakerNot Your Sidekick by C.B. Lee

Brea and Mallory help you figure out your reading doorway, interview Legends and Lattes author Travis Baldree, and recommend books for new sci fi readers. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreLinks -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupAmazon Wish ListNewsletterLibro.fmTravis BaldreeLegends and LattesL&L AudiobookMore Travis AudiobooksBooks Mentioned - Storyteller’s Death by Ann Dávila CardinalThe Hero of this Book by Elizabeth McCrackenWretched Waterpark by Kiersten WhiteThe Wild Hunt by Emma SeckelFairy Tale by Stephen KingNona the Ninth by Tamsyn MuirLight from Uncommon Stars by Ryka AokiWinter’s Orbit by Everina MaxwellOne Last Stop by Casey McQuiston

Brea and Mallory discuss palate cleanser books, test out waterproof book bags for the beach, and recommend break up books. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreSponsors -Soylentwww.soylent.com/GLASSESCODE: GLASSESRitualwww.ritual.com/GLASSES Links -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupAmazon Wish ListNewsletterLibro.fm Wet BagseReader Bag Books Mentioned - Our Missing Hearts by Celeste NgThe Dark Between the Trees by Fiona BarnettThe Wild Hunt by Emma SeckelNightmare Fuel by Nina NessethThinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel KahnemanFlying Solo by Linda HolmesSpinster by Kate BolickAll About Love by bell hooksVictories Greater Than Death by Charlie Jane Anders

Brea and Mallory talk about sporror (mushroom horror) for Halloween! They also interview Clay McLeod Chapman about why mushrooms are scary, and give advice on reviewing books you don’t like by authors you want to support. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreSponsors -Soylentwww.soylent.com/GLASSESCODE: GLASSESRitualwww.ritual.com/GLASSESLinks -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupAmazon Wish ListNewsletterLibro.fmSign up to support us!Kirsten’s Instagramshttps://www.instagram.com/kirsten_valerie_illustration/https://www.instagram.com/kirstensbooknook/ Clay McLeod ChapmanGhost EatersClay’s Book TourBooks Mentioned - Small Town, Big Magic by Hazel BeckJackal by Erin E. AdamsMexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-GarciaWhat Moves the Dead by T. KingfisherThe Girl with All the Gifts by M.R. CareyAgents of Dreamland by Caitlin R. KiernanEntangled Life by Merlin SheldrakeThe Beauty by Aliya WhiteleyThe Nest by Kenneth OppelThis Thing Between

Brea and Mallory recommend autumnal books, interview author Lev AC Rosen, and debate how to organize your digital book library. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreSponsors -BetterHelpwww.betterhelp.com/GLASSESMicroDose GummiesEver tried Microdosing? Visit Microdose.com and use GLASSES for 30% off + Free ShippingLinks -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupAmazon Wish ListNewsletterLibro.fmReadathon10/23Flyaway by Kathleen JenningsMallory’s new book!Lev AC RosenLavender Househttps://www.levacrosen.com/Lavender House PlaylistBooks Mentioned - Such Sharp Teeth by Rachel HarrisonHouse of Hunger of Alexis HendersonA Psalm for the Wild Built by Becky ChambersOsmo Unknown and the Eightpenny Woods by Catherynne ValenteThe Storied Life of AJ Fikry by Gabrielle ZevinGarlic and the Vampire by Bree PaulsenCatherine House by Elisabeth ThomasThe Wild Hunt by Emma SeckelThe Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine ArdenDeep in Providence by Riss M

Brea and Mallory discuss a huge reader woe - book FOMO. Plus, an interview with Andy Marino, and book recommendations set in South America! Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreSponsors -GreenChefwww.greenchef.com/GLASSES135CODE: GLASSES135Dipseawww.dipseastories.com/GLASSES Links -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupAmazon Wish ListNewsletterLibro.fmHalloween Readathon10/23Flyaway by Kathleen JenningsMallory’s New Book!https://bookshop.org/a/4926/9780762478989Andy Marinohttp://www.andy-marino.com/ Books Mentioned - And Then I Woke Up by Malcolm DevlinCome Closer by Sara GranIt Rides A Pale Horse by Andy MarinoLife and Fate by Vasily Grossman, translated by Robert ChandlerDevil House by John DarnielleThe Anthill by Julianne PachicoTwo Brothers by Gabriel Ba and Fabio MoonDaytripper by Gabriel Ba and Fabio Moon

Brea and Mallory discuss cozy books, test out some metal bookmarks, and give advice for reading difficult subject matter with a book club. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreSponsors -Storyworthwww.storyworth.com/GLASSESMagic Spoonwww.magicspoon.com/GLASSESCODE: GLASSESLinks -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupAmazon Wish ListNewsletterLibro.fmHalloween Readathon10/23Flyaway by Kathleen JenningsHollow Metal BookmarksBooks Mentioned - A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky ChambersDust & Grim by Chuck WendigCold Storage by David KoeppRoad of Bones by Christopher GoldenFurbidden Fatality by Deborah BlakeChapter and Curse by Elizabeth PenneyShady Hollow by Juneau Black 

Brea and Mallory talk about the best way to mail books, interview author Ben Acker, and give advice on the best place to review books online! Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreSponsors -Green Chefwww.greenchef.com/GLASSES135Code: GLASSES135Soylentwww.soylent.com/GLASSESCode: GLASSES Links -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupAmazon Wish ListNewsletterLibro.fmReadathon10/23Flyaway by Kathleen JenningsBen AckerStories to Keep You Alive Despite Vampireshttps://twitter.com/bnacker Books Mentioned - The Daughter of Doctor Moreau by Silvia Moreno-GarciaAttack of the Black Rectangles by Amy Sarig KingTeen Killers Club by Lily SparksLocke and Key: The Golden Age by Joe Hill and Gabriel RodriguezMy Best Friend’s Exorcism by Grady HendrixRichard Stark’s Parker 

Brea and Mallory tick off another box on the 2022 Reading Glasses Challenge - ask someone what they’re reading. Plus, they talk about introductions in books and recommend titles with ADHD protagonists! Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreSponsors -Better Helpwww.betterhelp.com/GLASSESMagic Spoonwww.magicspoon.com/GLASSESCODE: GLASSES Links -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupAmazon Wish ListNewsletterLibro.fmBooks Mentioned - 100 Animals That Can Fucking End You by Mamadou NdiayeThe Dead Romantics by Ashley PostonJulie and Julia by Julie PowellRed, White and Royal Blue by Casey McQuistonHeart of Stone by Johannes T Evans

Brea and Mallory discuss navigating bookstores, interview Rachael Conrad from Print Bookstore, and recommend goofy mystery books. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreSponsors -Dipseawww.dipseastories.com/GLASSESEver tried Microdosing? Visit Microdose.com anduse GLASSES for 30% off + Free ShippingLinks -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupAmazon Wish ListNewsletterLibro.fmBooks Mentioned - The Measure by Nikki ErlickLavender House by Lev AC RosenThe Crane Husband by Kelly BarnhillGhost Wall by Sarah MossSadie by Courtney SummersA Ghost in the Throat by Doireann Ní GhríofaA Study in Charlotte by Brittany CavallaroDial A for Aunties by Jesse Q Sutanto

Brea and Mallory discuss gendered books with special guest Constance Wu! Plus, they give out advice on beating distractions and finishing books. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreSponsors -GreenChefwww.greenchef.com/glasses135CODE: GLASSES135Microdose GummiesEver tried Microdosing? Visit Microdose.com and use GLASSES for 30% off + Free Shipping Links -Making a Scene by Constance WuReading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupAmazon Wish ListNewsletterLibro.fmBooks Mentioned - The Book Eaters by Sunyi DeanFlying Solo by Linda HolmesMaking a Scene by Constance WuOh William! By Elizabeth StroutFive Tuesdays in Winter by Lily KingThe Boxcar Children 

Brea and Mallory discuss the ideal book bag, interview author Kelly J Ford, and give advice on a library card dilemma. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreSponsors -Ever tried Microdosing? Visit Microdose.com and use GLASSES for 30% off + Free ShippingSoylentwww.soylent.com/GLASSESCODE: GLASSESStoryfestwww.westportlibrary.orgLinks -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupAmazon Wish ListNewsletterLibro.fmMallory’s EventsKelly J Fordhttps://kellyjford.com/Books Mentioned - The Women Could Fly by Megan GiddingsHow to Sell a Haunted House by Grady HendrixSorry Please Thank You by Charles YuSiren Queen by Nghi VoClark and Division by Naomi HiraharaBath Haus by PJ Vernon

Brea and Mallory discuss tips for remembering more of what you read, talk about their favorite book lights, and recommend books that feature engineers and machinery! Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreSponsors -Storyfest!https://westportlibrary.org/BetterHelpwww.betterhelp.com/GLASSESSoylentwww.soylent.com/GLASSESCODE: GLASSESLinks -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupAmazon Wish ListNewsletterLibro.fmBook Light 

Brea and Mallory discuss a big reader dilemma - should you wait until a series is published before you finish reading it? Plus, recommendations for how to find cozy romance. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreSponsors -Ever tried Microdosing? Visit Microdose.com and use GLASSES for 30% off + Free ShippingLinks -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupAmazon Wish ListNewsletterLibro.fmHammock and Standhttps://a.co/d/6dkBB5O     https://a.co/d/b2swemTReadathon Schedule - Sunday, 8/21All times in PST 9:30am, live stream on Instagram to kick it off10am-11am, Zoom party for MaxFun members4pm-5pm, Zoom party for MaxFun members6pm, final live stream on Instagramhttps://allaboutromance.com/Books Mentioned - Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie GarmusThe Wild Hunt by Emma SeckelJust like Home by Sarah GaileyThe Pallbearers Club by Paul TremblayBunny by Mona AwadThe Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins ReidWe Have Always Lived in the Ca

Brea and Mallory discuss the ways your reading tastes change over time, give advice on making books scarier, and recommend scary novels! Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreSponsors -GreenChefwww.greenchef.com/GLASSES135CODE: GLASSES135Dipseawww.dipseastories.com/GLASSES Links -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupAmazon Wish ListNewsletterLibro.fmBooks Mentioned - Upgrade by Blake CrouchLobizona by Romina GarberMy Best Friend’s Exorcism by Grady HendrixThe Elementals by Michael McDowell