Ep 443 - 2026 New Year’s Reader Resolutions!

Ep 443 - 2026 New Year’s Reader Resolutions!

Author: Brea Grant and Mallory O'Meara January 1, 2026 Duration: 33:04
Brea and Mallory choose their new year’s reader resolutions! Plus, they give advice on what to do when reading makes you sleepy.

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.
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Brea and Mallory tick off the first box on the 2026 Reading Glasses Challenge: read a queernorm book! Plus they give advice on scheduling library holds, and recommend queer hockey books.
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Ep 438 - What’s the Ideal Wheelhouse Size? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Brea and Mallory debate whether or not your wheelhouse can be too big. Plus, they list libraries that give out of country cards, and recommend books that will metaphorically punch you in the stomach.