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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Podcast Episodes
Ep 394 - How to Handle Book Snobs [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:03
Brea and Mallory talk about how to deal with book snobs! Plus, they test out those snack trays for Stanley Cups to see if they’re good for reading, and recommend historical fiction.
Ep 393 - Why 3 Star Reads Are Important [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:56
Brea and Mallory discuss whether three star reads are good for your literary life! Plus, they solve a problem about a harmful book in a library, and recommend books where typography is part of the plot.
Ep 392 - 2025 Reader Resolutions! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:41
Brea and Mallory talk about their 2025 reader resolutions, and how they did on 2024’s. Plus, they deliver a ruling on whether you’re responsible for what someone buys with a bookstore giftcard.
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.