Ep 414 - Book Buying vs Book Reading - Different Hobbies!

Ep 414 - Book Buying vs Book Reading - Different Hobbies!

Author: Brea Grant and Mallory O'Meara June 5, 2025 Duration: 42:31
Brea and Mallory discuss how book buying and book reading are different hobbies. Plus, they try a reader color quiz, and recommend queer romantasy.

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

Reading Glasses
Podcast Episodes
Ep 388 - Are Cozy Books Brat? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:23
Brea and Mallory tick off the last box on the 2024 Reading Glasses Challenge - read a cozy book! Plus, they test out a romance challenge and solve a problem about how to talk to authors about their sad memoirs!
Ep 387 - December Most Anticipated Books! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:00
Brea and Mallory reveal their last anticipated books episode for 2024! Plus, they test out the Boox eReader and settle a debate about Audible Originals.
Ep 386 - Fable + Are Social Media Apps Worth It? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:39
Brea and Mallory test out Fable and decide whether bookish social media apps are worth using. Plus, they recommend books with folklorist protagonists and debate whether you should use the library bathroom.
Ep 384 - How Long Should You Keep a Book on Your TBR? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:55
Brea and Mallory talk about books that have been on their TBRs for a long time and why they keep them there. Plus, they recommend graphic novels and solve an audiobook gifting problem!
Ep 383 - Holiday Reads and Help for Mood Readers! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:41
Brea and Mallory tick off another box on the 2024 Reading Glasses Challenge - read a book about a holiday during that holiday! Plus, they test out a book crate and give advice for mood readers who are also library users.