Ep 375 - Sexy Spreadsheets - Testing the CAWPILE System

Ep 375 - Sexy Spreadsheets - Testing the CAWPILE System

Author: Brea Grant and Mallory O'Meara September 5, 2024 Duration: 33:04
Brea and Mallory test out the CAWPILE rating system! Plus, they settle a debate about sleep reading and if it counts, and recommend books based on favorite TV shows.

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.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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Ep 381 - Book Hangover Cures + Tom Ryan! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:51
Brea and Mallory talk about book hangovers and how to cure them! Plus, they interview Tom Ryan about his new mystery book and recommend enticing books to get you out of a book slump.
Ep 380 - Is This Book Buzzy or a Modern Classic? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:52
Brea and Mallory debate at what point a buzzy book evolves into a modern classic. Plus, they solve a problem about book dumping and recommend books set in Austria.
Ep 379 - Mo’ Book Clubs, Mo’ Problems [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:15
Brea and Mallory dive into another edition of solving book club problems! Plus, they recommend books set in restaurants or breweries. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!
Ep 378 - Autumn’s Hottest Books! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:33
Brea and Mallory name their most anticipated books for October and November! Plus, they discuss a book tech problem about ex libris stickers.
Ep 376 - Gay and Spooky - Queer Horror Rex! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:08
Brea and Mallory recommend queer horror for spooky season! Plus, they discuss the best book carts, and solve a problem about learning smutty vocabulary in another language!
Ep 374 - The Best Book Rating Systems + Huge News! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:29
Brea and Mallory talk about book rating systems. Which one is the best? Plus, they solve a problem about seasonal book slumps and recommend audiobooks with amazing narrators.
Ep 373 - Top Glasser Books of the 21st Century! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:52
Brea and Mallory talk about the Top Glasser Books of the 21st Century list! Plus, they solve a problem about picking a book for a book club, and recommend graphic memoirs not illustrated by the author.
Ep 372 - So Much Sand - Favorite Summer Books! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:48
Brea and Mallory recommend their favorite books set during summer! Plus, they solve a book tech problem about searching inside audiobooks, and debate about asking librarians for book recommendations.