Ep 472 - Not Just For Dogs - Summer Reading Essentials

Ep 472 - Not Just For Dogs - Summer Reading Essentials

Author: Brea Grant and Mallory O'Meara July 23, 2026 Duration: 37:39
Brea and Mallory name their summer reading essentials! Plus, they give tips on getting through required reading and recommend weird space books.

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: 50

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Podcast Episodes
Ep 468 - Mid Year Reader Goal Check-In! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:44
Brea and Mallory check in on their 2026 reader goals! Plus, they give advice on talking about distressing books, and recommend books with Black authors.
Ep 467 - Nosy and Creepy - Best and Worst POVs [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:27
Brea and Mallory rank their favorite and least favorite POVs! Plus they test out ReciproCard and talk about how long they wait to start a new book after finishing the last one.
Ep 465 - Testing Out Pagebound + Getting More Library Cards! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:00
Brea and Mallory tick off another box on the 2026 Reading Glasses Challenge: try a reading app or gadget. They test out Pagebound! Plus, they give advice on what to do when your library’s resources are cut and recommend…
Ep 464 - The Secrets of Talking About Books Online! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:06
Brea and Mallory reveal the secrets of talking about books on the internet. Plus, they solve a problem about a page falling out of a book you borrowed, and recommend ocean-centric books for an aquarium book club
Ep 462 - Giving an Author a Second Chance + Briarwick Candles! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:42
Brea and Mallory tick off another box on the 2026 Reading Glasses Challenge: give an author a second chance. Plus, they test out Briarwick candles, and give tips for when you space out during audiobooks.