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Sep 2024
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Reading Low Rated Books + Recommending O...

Tina @tbretc and Hannah @hanpickedbooks
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In Episode 168 of Book Talk, Etc., join Tina and Hannah for a discussion on books with low ratings! Today, we are sharing our thoughts on how low ratings influence our reading choices, the value of thoughtful reviews, and even some limitations of star ratings. You'll also hear about what we personally consider a "low rating," plus hear us share some of our favorite books that we felt didn't get the love they deserve! 👀

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Netgalley Shelving System (T)
Waco: American Apocalypse (H)

Latest Read
Someone in the Attic | Andrea Mara (T)
A River Enchanted | Rebecca Ross (H)

Book Talk
Kayla’s Youtube - Guessing Book's Ratings
Leave the World Behind | Rumaan Alam (T)
Sweetbitter | Stephanie Danler (H)
The Writing Retreat | Julia Bartz (T)
The Bright Lands | John Fram (T)
Swamplandia! | Karen Russell (H)
Hunter - @Shelfbyshelf

Low Rated Books —
The Deep | Alma Katsu (T)
The New Me | Halle Butler (H)
Nicole’s TikTok
The Hole | Hye-young Pyun (T)
The List | Yomi Adegoke (H)

Shelf Additions
Victorian Psycho | Virginia Feito (T)
Hot Air | Marcy Dermansky (H)

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