More talk about books less needless chatter

Love this podcast. Hannah and Tina have such calming voices and they feel like friends I could have coffee with while chatting about books. They also choose books that I usually have not heard of before. Finally, although I love the books, I love their Loving Lately segment. I have found such cool stuff from them.

I have followed Tina on social media and podcasts for years. We have super similar reading tastes and she never steers me wrong! I love how she talks about books. It feels like when I talk to my friends about a book. But I’m not going to lie, I haven’t been super happy about bringing Hannah to the show. She seems lovely as a person! But I just think she brings a different energy to the podcast that it didn’t have before. Sometimes she can be a little too therapy talk-y and stilted when she comments on what Tina suggests. She always goes out of her way to give validation to Tina for a book she’s read or Tina’s thoughts on a book. I feel like I hear Hannah’s voice more than Tina’s and I’m here for Tina’s opinions and thoughts. I would honestly love a podcast with just Tina’s book recs. Their conversation doesn’t really flow and it feels scripted. I don’t think it is, but I just don’t think Hannah has gotten the hang of podcasting yet. I’ve been trying to listen to the new episodes all summer, but it’s been hard to get through them. I’m so sad this podcast went from my favorite and immediate listen podcast to one that I can’t finish an episode of. I love Tina and would listen to anything she does, so I really hope they’re working through the awkwardness and can get into a more natural conversational rhythm!

I not only love the variety of the book reviews but the great conversation between Tina and Hannah.

I love this podcast! The reviews are very well thought out and the books they discuss are varied and interesting. Every time I listen I add to my TBR. One of my favorite parts of the show is when they discuss things (not books) they are loving at the moment like tea or a lamp. I look forward to more!

Great honest recommendations. I always appreciate the no spoiler reviews and the openness around why a book may not be for everyone.

i love this podcast. the amount of books i’ve added to my tbr / read / enjoyed that these ladies recommended is crazy. i listen every week while i’m at work!

I mostly enjoy this podcast but lately I feel like all the books recommended are horror or LGBTQ relationship books- neither of which I'm into. 🙁

I have gotten many ideas from new reads. Great job by both hosts with reviews and recommendations! Love the new host!

Some of the best books I’ve read were recommendations from this podcast. Each week the hosts share multiple books that they have read and tell a little about each title (spoiler free!) and give their honest feedback about it. Some very popular titles and some that I never would have discovered on my own. Lots of diversity in their selections which I appreciate.

Always look forward to Tuesday book reviews and loving latelys! Definitely feels like chatting with friends!

Recently found this podcast and absolutely love the conversation as well as the book recommendations. It’s my number one listen each week

I love how they not only give you book recommendations but sometimes tv shows as well.

It is so interesting that I listen every day , hour , etc

Love it. Best book recommendations. And the hosts are funny and feel like family.

Book Talk, etc. is a must listen for me. Tina and Renee bring a variety of books each week in their discussion of their latest reads as well as books they anticipate reading in the future. I am a major bookworm, and I never miss an episode of this show. It’s my favorite book podcast hands down.

I have only listened to one podcast, the one about over- and under-hyped books. I was very surprised at how many times they referred to Goodreads and the ratings than it was given. My understanding is Goodreads is not a good source for ratings and recommendations. Goodreads is owned by Amazon and I have read that they control so much of the contents and they can slant readers towards purchasing their books.

I love the format of this podcast, I love their “loving lately”, book talk, going thru their top 10 of the year etc. a professional podcast with wonderful audio/tech but also fun and feels like your chatting with friends.

I love this podcast and the wide variety of book recommendations it brings to my TBR. The enjoy the format, structure, and loving latelys!

Look forward to listening to these two interesting podcasters. I stop and start as they mention books and write down the titles! Highly recommend for any book lovers.

My favorite bookish pod. Love their recs and their loving lately selections.

I am also easily distracted by new releases! I enjoy your show and reading suggestions. I listen regularly now!

I have never stuck with a podcast before and I love this one. I like both hosts, and they both recommend lots of books I wouldn’t have found otherwise. I’ve read about 15 books they’ve recommended since starting the podcast about two months ago, and I look forward to each Tuesday when a new episode is released. Their content and conversations are always interesting and not something I just skip through. I love it so much, I just subscribed to their Patreon group which I’ve also never done before!

I have started listening to many book podcasts as part of my 100 book reading challenge( which I have completed already!) This is my favorite and I have listened to previous episodes too. I read 90% in print or e-book and I wish all book podcasters would address good on audio vs print. Many popcorn thrillers are not a great read but fine for a walk in your ears. Listening to 20 books on 1.5 or greater is not the same as sitting and reading . I do however feel that this pair is the most genuine, entertaining and relatable.

Renee and Tina are a dream team! I love the concise, well-paced format. I like knowing what to expect with each episode. The thought and organization that goes into each episode shows their respect, passion and love of books/authors and the writing craft. The notes provided for each episode are so helpful- all titles hyperlinked and times are indicated, for ease of access. I can pull up any episode and go right to that spot in the podcast to get a review on a given book/author. 💞💞💞Thank you, Ladies! What I love best is their intentionality of bringing wide range of authors and genes to the podcast. It’s opened my world to terrific options. I also appreciate their opinions to read it in print or listen to it via Audible (or your preferred format). Their conversational style, personalities, and witty and thoughtful banter makes for an enjoyable hour of book chat and loving lately recommendations!

Love these two and hearing all things books from them each week.

I love this podcast! Love the book recommendations, and recommendations on a variety of other things. I discovered a great natural bug repellent for me AND my dog from a recent episode. :) Love, love, love Renee & Tina!

I had an upsetting reaction to the way they were discussing a book, by not really mentioning and even undermining any of the cruel racism one of the subjects of the book (a real person) may be dealing with. As an avid listener who happens to be a black woman, I wanted to let them know that after hearing this perspective for a couple consecutive episodes that it had left enough of impression on me for me to be upset by their words. As a membership listener, I really wanted to reach out on that platform, and just have my feelings listened to and understood, so they may know how those words of theirs could sound. Instead I was told that even though I’m coming from a black woman’s perspective, they checked in with their editor (who is married to one of them and a black man), and was told he didn’t see anything wrong in what they said. After that I didn’t bother continuing the conversation, but instead signed off with a polite “Ok. Thanks” type of response. And then the next podcast opened with them advertising something they loved that definitely felt like a jabbed response to our conversation. People listen to you, and even pay for some of your content, the least you could do is listen to them and not say “Well actually I asked this person so I’m fine.” I couldn’t believe the nature of the response I got. It’s been some time, and I never leave negative reviews on things, but I listened and paid for bonus content, so felt it was the right thing to do, as they keep coming up in my suggested feee.

Love hearing these ladies chat about books!

My favorite part is that the two hosts are different ages, enjoy different books and I love how they interact. Always great book suggestions!

I swear, finding where to leave a rating drives me nuts!!!!!!!!! Not sure why I always struggle with this. That said, I love Book Talk Etc. Always a fun and informative listen without too much being given away.

I am so glad to discover this podcast. I feel like I’m talking about books to friends. Thank you !!

Very enjoyable listen

I like this podcast, but I wish they would talk less about the expensive skin care and makeup products they’re “loving lately.” My other caveat is that I joined their Patreon and went to a Zoom meeting, where they both kind of made me feel stupid for liking a particular book (which they hadn’t read). Needless to say, I canceled that membership. So…proceed with caution.

I listen to a lot of book podcasts and this one is my favorite.

I love this podcast so much! I am so excited every time a new episode drops.

I have listened to this podcast from its inception and cannot believe I only thought now to write a review. I listen to a lot of book podcasts, all of which are very good, but I have to admit that this one has quickly become my new favorite. Tina and Renee are so much fun to listen to— they have excellent banter and talk to one another just like I would chat with my friends. I can’t get enough of their content— even will all of their Patreon extra shows, I’m always delighted when another one pops into my feed. They bring such a great mix of hot new releases and also backlist gems I’ve never heard of, and many of their picks align with my own reading tastes or interests. Just the best book podcast currently in production in my opinion!

Love this podcast. 5 stars. However, the most recent episode with Liberty was ehh.. my least favorite.

I’ve been following one popular book review show for a few years and still like it, but I was looking for something more. This was it. Two intelligent women who talk mostly about books (no wasting my time on a lot of personal chitchat) in an honest and helpful way. Perfect!

When I found myself saying upon waking, “It’s Book Talk, Etc. day!” I realized I was long overdue to write a glowing review for this well-rounded, fun and informative podcast! With their “Loving Lately’s”, and their honest yet thoughtful book reviews, Tina and Renee pull together a stellar podcast that feels like a honest conversation with friends. Highly and enthusiastically recommend!

My absolute favorite podcast!! :) Every book nerd should have this podcast in their library! :)

As much as I love the content of this podcast Renee’s constant eeennnn and aaaannnn s as verbal place holders make each episode difficult to get thru in one sitting. Better editing or self awareness. Would put this up to five stars.

Do Tina and Renee own my TBR now? Yes, yes they do! This is such a fun book chat with friends and their recs and descriptions are varied and so helpful to me when determining if I’m going to like something. Both quickly sky rocketed to being my top recommendation sources and their Patreon community is such a fun addition. Great book community.

These gals dive deep with enthusiasm. As a debut author, I'm intrigued to hear what they enjoy and why.

I finally figured out how to leave a review! I’ve been following this podcast for well over a year and joined their Patreon as well. What a fun group! The reviews on books are Wonderful with no spoilers making it so easy and fun to choose my next read. I love hopping into the discord or Facebook group to discuss a latest read knowing several people have likely read it too! So fun.

I love book podcasts and this is one of my favorites. Great rapport between the two hosts.

I enjoy this podcast and besides adding books, I have purchased a few of the loving lately as well! My only negative is the sound effects, I could do without them they are more annoying than fun.

Love these ladies. It’s the best book club I never had. Thank you for the funny, informative and intelligent convo each week.

I listened to 3 or 4 book podcasts & Book Talk Etc is my favorite! I love the easy conversation between Tina & Renee & their descriptions of the books are always so good! I get so many good recommendations! Tuesdays are my favorite podcast day!

Does anyone else think Tuesdays are the longest days of the week?! Thank goodness for Tina and Renee who bring their book banter & charm to my Tuesday mornings. I love their rapport and chatter, and I also love their book suggestions. Once you fall for them like I did, you will probably want to support them on Patreon. That will bring you extra podcast episodes, more book recs, bookish virtual happy hours, and new bookish friends.