Ep 461 - Walking into Trees - Multitasking with Books + Mike Chen!!

Ep 461 - Walking into Trees - Multitasking with Books + Mike Chen!!

Author: Brea Grant and Mallory O'Meara May 7, 2026 Duration: 1:05:46
Brea and Mallory talk about the pros and cons of multitasking while reading. Plus Mike Chen!

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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Bonus Content Sample - MORE AMA! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:38
Sample our bonus content! Every year during the Maximum Fun drive, we do a bonus episode and in this one, we get personal with an AMA.
Ep 402 - The Oldest Book on Your TBR + Rex for Grandmas! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:38
Brea and Mallory tick off a box on the 2025 Reading Glasses Challenge: read the book that’s been on your TBR the longest! Plus, they solve a TBR problem, and recommend books for grandmas.
Ep 401 - Hot Genre Alert - Queernorm Books! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:47
Brea and Mallory have a Hot Genre Alert for queernorm books! Plus, they review a water bottle carrier and solve a problem about ordering books in the UK.
Ep 398 - Library Newsletter and Helping Picky Readers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:04
Brea and Mallory tick off the first box on the 2025 Reading Glasses Challenge: sign up for a library newsletter! Plus, they solve a problem about picky readers and finding new authors similar to your favorites.
Ep 397 - How To Write a Book Review [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:14
Brea and Mallory talk about how to write a good book review! Plus, they review a projector for ebooks, and recommend books where the protagonist is part of a weird subculture.
Ep 395 - Tracking Your Reading with Traci Thomas! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:55
Brea and Mallory discuss how they’re tracking their reading in 2025, and solve a reader problem about a little free library. And they do it all with special in-studio guest, Traci Thomas from The Stacks podcast!