Reading Glasses

Reading Glasses

Author: Brea Grant and Mallory O'Meara Language: English Episodes: 100
Ever find yourself staring at that stack of books you swear you’ll get to someday, or feeling a little lost in the vast, sometimes overwhelming, world of literature? Reading Glasses is here for that. Hosts Brea Grant and Mallory O’Meara are your friendly, no-judgment guides to cultivating a richer and more manageable reading life. Each episode feels like a conversation with two deeply knowledgeable friends who are just as passionate about the logistics of reading as they are about the stories themselves. You’ll get practical, often clever strategies for tackling that ever-growing To-Be-Read pile and thoughtful ideas for organizing your physical bookshelves or digital library. They dive into the practical side of the hobby, reviewing the latest reading gadgets and tools that might actually help-or might just be clutter. More importantly, Brea and Mallory address those common bookish dilemmas: finding your way out of a reading slump, balancing a budget with a book-buying habit, and exploring thoughtful ways to support your favorite authors. This isn't a literary criticism podcast; it's a toolkit for making reading a sustainable and joyful part of your routine. Tune in to this weekly podcast for a blend of empathy, humor, and genuinely useful advice that treats reading not just as a pastime, but as a lifestyle worth refining.
Episodes
Ep 430 - The Easiest Type of Book Club + Wet Books [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:26
Brea and Mallory tick off another box on the 2025 Reading Glasses Challenge: read a book with a two person book club! Plus, they solve a problem about putting damaged books in a Little Free Library, and recommend books s…
Ep 429 - Aging Up Your Book Taste + Becky Spratford! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09:23
Brea and Mallory talk about how to age up your reading tastes from YA to adult (and if you should bother!). Plus Becky Spratford and WHY I LOVE HORROR!
Ep 426 - The Most Underrated Books of the Year [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:00
Brea and Mallory talk about 2025 books they think are underrated! Plus, they talk about what to do if you don’t like an audiobook narrator, and recommend reluctant love stories.
Ep 425 - Should You Gift Books to Nonreaders? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:23
Brea and Mallory debate about gifting books to nonreaders. Plus, they give advice on when you receive a book gift you don’t want, and recommend locked room mysteries!
Ep 424 - Honk Honk - Reading Really Long Books [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:08
Brea and Mallory tick off another box on the 2025 Reading Glasses Challenge: read a honker! Plus, they offer advice about attending specialty book events, and recommend books that feature loving friends and family!
Ep 423 - Is Jailbreaking Your eReader Worth It? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:08
Brea and Mallory discuss jailbreaking ereaders, figure out when to look at the photo section of a celebrity memoir, and recommend funny sci fi.