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Nov 2024
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Netgalley November, Kindle Tips and Tric...

Tina @tbretc and Hannah @hanpickedbooks
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In Episode 178 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah dive into the world of digital reading! We discuss Tina’s NetGalley November project, share why we love reading on our Kindles, reveal some handy Kindle hacks, and explore how digital reading enhances our reading lives. Whether you're a seasoned e-reader or just curious about the benefits of using an e-reader, this episode is bound to stock up your digital TBR!

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Common Place Journaling (T)
Tru Red Dotted Notebook
Kindle Organization (H)
How to Organize Your Kindle Collections - TikTok Tutorial

Latest Reads:
She’s Not Sorry | Mary Kubica (T)
Check & Mate | Ali Hazelwood (H)

Book Talk
Netgalley
What to Do When You DNF a Netgalley Book

Kindle Reads:
The Hitchcock Hotel | Stephanie Wrobel (T)
Stealing | Margaret Verble (H)
My Darlings | Marie Still (T)
56 Days | Catherine Ryan Howard (H)

Shelf Addition:
The Poppy Fields | Nikki Erlich (T)
So Late in the Day | Claire Keegan (H)

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