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Oct 2024
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Easily Distracted by New Releases (Octob...

Tina @tbretc and Hannah @hanpickedbooks
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In Episode 171 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah are easily distracted by new releases! In this regular series on the main show, we share our insights and opinions on new releases we've read recently. We also discuss reading slumps - what they are, how we navigate them, and tips for tackling one if you are feeling down in the book slumps.

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Sudio E3 Earbuds - discount code: HANPICKED15 (H)
Bloom Bath Bombs (T)

Latest Read
Madwoman | Chelsea Bieker (T)
The American Daughters | Maurice Carlos Ruffin (H)

Books mentioned during Book Talk
Colored Television
Same as it Ever Was
The Safekeep
The Ruins
These Impossible Things

Easily Distracted by New Releases —
Burn | Peter Heller (T)
The Ex Vows | Jessica Joyce (H)
William | Mason Coile (T)
Have a Beautiful, Terrible Day! | Kate Bowler (H)

Shelf Additions
The Favorites | Lane Fargo (T)
Witness 8 | Steve Cavanaugh (H)

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