Reading Glasses

Ep 469 - Best Books of the Year Halftime Show - Oops All Unhappy Women Jul 2, 2026 00:37:57 Brea and Mallory name their favorite books of 2026…so far. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store The Reading Glasses Book! Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodreads Group Wish List Newsletter Libro.fm To join our Discord channel, email us proof of your Reading-Glasses-supporting Maximum Fun membership! Join us here!

Ep 468 - Mid Year Reader Goal Check-In! Jun 25, 2026 00:38:44 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. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store The Reading Glasses Book! Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodreads Group Wish List Newsletter Libro.fm To join our Discord chan

Ep 467 - Nosy and Creepy - Best and Worst POVs Jun 18, 2026 00:38:27 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. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store The Reading Glasses Book! Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodreads Group Wish List Newsletter Libro.fm

Ep 466 - Buying Dracula Himself - Is Reading for Rich People Now? Jun 11, 2026 00:43:24 Brea and Mallory discuss whether or not reading is becoming a hobby for rich people! Plus, we solve a book tech problem about the new Libby holds suspension system, and recommend books set in Connecticut. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store The Reading Glasses Book! Sponsors - Storyworthwww.storyworth.com/GLASSES Aura Frameswww.aurafram

Ep 465 - Testing Out Pagebound + Getting More Library Cards! Jun 4, 2026 00:36:00 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 indigenous fiction. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store The Reading Glasses Book! Sponsor - ZocDocwww.zocdoc.com/GLASSE

Ep 464 - The Secrets of Talking About Books Online! May 28, 2026 00:37:06 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. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store The Reading Glasses Book! Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodreads

Ep 463 - Most Anticipated Books for May + June! May 21, 2026 00:48:38 Brea and Mallory talk about their most anticipated books for May and June. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store The Reading Glasses Book! Sponsors - GreenChefwww.greenchef.com/50GLASSES CODE: 50GLASSES Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodreads Group Wish List Newsletter Libro.fm To join our Discord channel, e

Ep 462 - Giving an Author a Second Chance + Briarwick Candles! May 14, 2026 00:31:42 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. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store The Reading Glasses Book! Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodreads Group

Ep 461 - Walking into Trees - Multitasking with Books + Mike Chen!! May 7, 2026 01:05:46 Brea and Mallory talk about the pros and cons of multitasking while reading. Plus they test out popular home walking pad, and interview author Mike Chen! Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store The Reading Glasses Book! Sponsors - ZocDocwww.zocdoc.com/GLASSES GreenChefwww.greenchef.com/50GLASSES CODE: 50GLASSES Links - Reading Glasses Face

Ep 460 - Ask Not What You Can Do For Reading - Why Do We Read? Apr 30, 2026 00:42:54 Brea and Mallory talk about why they read! Plus, they give advice on figuring out if a book is not for you or it’s just a bad audiobook narrator, and recommend books about religion gone wrong. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store The Reading Glasses Book! Become a member now and email us your receipt! Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group

Ep 459 - Do You Have Bad Taste in Books? Apr 23, 2026 00:47:19 Brea and Mallory debate whether or not they have bad taste in books. Plus, they debate the ethics of selling used books, and recommend romances where the protagonists swap bodies. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Become a MaxFun Member Right Now! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store The Reading Glasses Book!Join and Support the Show! Links - Reading Glasses Facebook

BONUS Teaser - Reading Our Secret Book Journals! Apr 21, 2026 00:10:21 Brea and Mallory go through their old secret book journals! Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! To hear the rest of this, go to https://maximumfun.org/joinglasses Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store The Reading Glasses Book! Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodreads Group Wish List Newsletter Libro.fm To join our Discord channel, email us proof

Casters on Casters: Jordan Morris and Mallory O'Meara Apr 20, 2026 00:21:14 It's MaxFunDrive. And here, for the first time, we give you an exclusive look (well, listen) at the craft of podcasting: presenting Casters on Casters. In this episode, Mallory O'Meara (Reading Glasses & Reading Smut), and Jordan Morris (Free with Ads & Jordan, Jesse, Go!) improvise a musical number, sing the praises of one another, and Yes, AND...with one another. It's a hilarious conversation wi

Ep 458 - Mostly Vibes - What We Picture When We Read Apr 16, 2026 00:40:10 Brea and Mallory talk about what they picture when they read! Plus, they debate who should check out large print books from the library, and recommend compelling middle grade books. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store The Reading Glasses Book! Sponsors - GreenChefwww.greenchef.com/50GLASSES CODE: 50GLASSES StoryWorthwww.storyworth.com/

Ep 457 - Introduction to the Show + Retired Book Hall of Fame! Apr 9, 2026 00:40:41 Brea and Mallory explain…Reading Glasses! For new listeners, here’s a breakdown of the show. For veteran listeners, they explain the root of longtime jokes and name all their retired book recommendations. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store The Reading Glasses Book! Sponsors - ZocDocwww.zocdoc.com/GLASSES Ingram Sparkwww.ingramspark.com

Ep 456 - Most Anticipated for March and April! Apr 2, 2026 00:43:54 Brea and Mallory talk about their most anticipated books for the start of spring. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! THE BIG GIANT LIST OF ANTICIPATED BOOKS IS HERE!! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store The Reading Glasses Book! Sponsors - GreenChefwww.greenchef.com/50GLASSES CODE: 50GLASSES Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodreads Group Wish L

Ep 455 - Hot Tips for ADHD Readers + Pirate/Treasure Hunting Rex! Mar 26, 2026 00:35:30 Brea and Mallory give out tips for ADHD readers and recommend pirate/treasure hunting books. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store The Reading Glasses Book! Sponsors - Ingram Spark CODE: GLASSES15 Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodreads Group Wish List Newsletter Libro.fm To join our Discord channel, email us proo

Ep - 454 - Solving All Your Book Club Drama with Chelsea Stardust! Mar 19, 2026 01:08:09 Brea and Mallory have a special mega episode this week, solving all your book club dilemmas with special guest Chelsea Stardust! Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store The Reading Glasses Book! Sponsor - GreenChefwww.greenchef.com/50GLASSES CODE: 50GLASSES Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodreads Group Wish List Ne

Ep 453 - Permission to Read - Why We Love Readathons Mar 12, 2026 00:28:36 Brea and Mallory tick off another box on the 2026 Reading Glasses Challenge: participate in a readathon! Plus, they give tips on finding novellas and recommend romance with protagonists that use wheelchairs. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store The Reading Glasses Book! Sponsors - IngramSpark Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading

Ep 452 - Escapist Book Rex! Mar 5, 2026 00:40:16 Brea and Mallory recommend escapist reads, solve a book tech problem about buying an ereader, and answer a question about the jacket copy on books. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store The Reading Glasses Book! Sponsors - ZocDocwww.zocdoc.com/GLASSES Green Chefwww.greenchef.com/50GLASSES CODE: 50GLASSES Links - Reading Glasses Facebook

Ep 451 - Being Well Read with Rebecca Schinsky! Feb 26, 2026 00:53:52 Mallory and Brea discuss the term “well-read” with special guest Rebecca Schinsky, chief of staff at Bookriot! Plus, they recommend fiction books for non-fiction readers and solve a problem about putting books down. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store The Reading Glasses Book! Sponsors - Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glas

Ep 450 - Read a Genre You’ve Never Tried! Feb 19, 2026 00:33:38 Brea and Mallory tick off a box on the 2026 Reading Glasses Challenge: read a genre or subgenre you’ve never tried! Plus, they talk about how to figure out which bookstores to support, and recommend literary fiction for SFF readers. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreThe Reading Glasses Book!Sponsors -GreenChefwww.greenchef.com/50GLASSESCOD

Ep 449 - A Better Metric for Book Tracking? Feb 12, 2026 00:38:03 Brea and Mallory debate length of time read vs books read as a metric for tracking your reading. Plus, they solve a book tech problem about library eBooks, and discuss putting spicy romance in Little Free Libraries. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreThe Reading Glasses Book!Sponsors -GreenChefwww.greenchef.com/50GLASSESCODE: 50GLASSESLinks

Ep 448 - Can You Be Too Critical of a Book? Feb 5, 2026 00:34:21 Brea and Mallory discuss whether or not you can be too critical with books. Plus, they talk about what to do with dust jackets and recommend books that are out in mass market paperback. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreThe Reading Glasses Book!Sponsors -ZocDocwww.zocdoc.com/GLASSESApron Notebookswww.apronnotebooks.comCODE: GLASSES Links -

Ep 447 - Queernorm Books and How to Schedule Library Holds! Jan 29, 2026 00:32:38 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. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreThe Reading Glasses Book!Sponsor -GreenChefwww.greenchef.com/GLASSESGRAZACODE: GLASSESGRAZA Links -Reading Glasses Faceb

Ep 446 - Should You Lie in Your Book Journal? Jan 22, 2026 00:33:50 Brea and Mallory debate whether you should lie in your book tracker. Plus, they test out a wooden book stand and recommend books with complex political systems. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreThe Reading Glasses Book!Links -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupWish ListNewsletterLibro.fmTo join our Discord channe

Ep 445 - Most Anticipated for January and February + Danika from Book Riot! Jan 15, 2026 00:50:55 Brea and Mallory discuss their most anticipated books for the start of 2026! Plus, they talk to Danika Ellis from Book Riot about their 2026 Read Harder Challenge! Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreThe Reading Glasses Book!Sponsors -Apron Notebookswww.apronnotebooks.comCODE: GLASSESGreenChefwww.greenchef.com/GLASSESGRAZACODE: GLASSESGRAZAL

Ep 444 - New Year Book Tracking! Jan 8, 2026 00:34:37 Brea and Mallory discuss how they’re tracking books in the new year! Plus, they go over their CAWPILEs from 2025, and test out a bookish candle. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreThe Reading Glasses Book!Sponsors -Apron Notebookswww.apronnotebooks.comCODE: GLASSESZocDocwww.zocdoc.com/GLASSESLinks -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glas

Ep 443 - 2026 New Year’s Reader Resolutions! Jan 1, 2026 00:33:04 Brea and Mallory choose their new year’s reader resolutions! Plus, they give advice on what to do when reading makes you sleepy. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreThe Reading Glasses Book!Sponsor -Factorwww.factormeals.com/GLASSES50OFFCODE: GLASSES50OFFLinks -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupWish ListNewsletterL

Ep 442 - Yearly Reading Wrap Up + 2026 Challenge Reveal! Dec 18, 2025 00:40:32 Brea and Mallory wrap up their year in reading. Plus, they reveal the 2026 Reading Glasses (Glasses) Challenge! Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreThe Reading Glasses Book!Sponsors -Aura Frameswww.auraframes.comCODE: GLASSESStoryworthwww.storyworth.com/GLASSESLinks -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupWish ListNewsl

Ep 441 - Best Books of the Year 2025! Dec 11, 2025 00:56:38 Brea and Mallory pick their best books of the year! Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreThe Reading Glasses Book!Sponsors -ZocDocwww.zocdoc.com/GLASSESGreenChefwww.greenchef.com/GLASSESGRAZACODE: GLASSESGRAZA Links -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupWish ListNewsletterLibro.fmTo join our Discord channel, email us p

Ep 440 - Best Book COVERS of the Year + Alonso Duralde! Dec 4, 2025 00:48:30 Brea and Mallory pick their favorite book covers of 2025. Plus they interview Alonso Duralde about his new Christmas movie book, and give ideas for gifts for ereaders. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreThe Reading Glasses Book!Sponsors -Links -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupWish ListNewsletterLibro.fmTo join o

Ep 439 - How to Make a Best of List + Meredith from Fangoria! Nov 27, 2025 00:51:25 Brea and Mallory discuss what goes into making a best-of book list. Plus, they interview Meredith Borders from Fangoria about their new book, and recommend immersive books. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreThe Reading Glasses Book!Sponsors -Aura Frameswww.auraframes.comCODE: GLASSESStoryworthwww.storyworth.com/GLASSESLinks -Reading Glasse

Ep 438 - What’s the Ideal Wheelhouse Size? Nov 20, 2025 00:40:39 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. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreThe Reading Glasses Book!Sponsors -Apronwww.apronnotebooks.comCODE: GLASSESGreenChefwww.greenchef.com/50GLA

Ep 437 - So Many Magical Cafes - Our Favorite Establishments in Books! Nov 13, 2025 00:40:30 Brea and Mallory discuss their favorite establishments in books! Plus, they review StoryTerra and solve a reader problem about which library to use. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreThe Reading Glasses Book!Sponsors -ZocDocwww.zocdoc.com/GLASSESFactorwww.factormeals.com/GLASSES50OFFCODE: GLASSES50OFF Links -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupR

Ep 436 - Most Anticipated for November & December + THE LIBRARIANS! Nov 6, 2025 00:59:10 Brea and Mallory name their most anticipated books for November and December! Plus, they interview the filmmaker behind the new documentary The Librarians, Kim A. Snyder. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreThe Reading Glasses Book!Sponsors -IngramSparkwww.ingramspark.com/learnmoreGreenChefwww.greenchef.com/50GLASSESCODE: 50GLASSESLinks -Rea

Ep 435 - Human Monsters + Alma Katsu! Oct 30, 2025 00:49:33 Brea and Mallory recommend horror novels with human monsters for Halloween! Plus they interview Glasser favorite Alma Katsu about her new book FIEND. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreThe Reading Glasses Book!Sponsors -GreenChefwww.greenchef.com/50GLASSESCODE: 50GLASSESIngramSparkwww.ingramspark.com/learnmoreLinks -Reading Glasses Facebook

Ep 434 - How to Find the Perfect Writing Style for Your Brain Oct 23, 2025 00:35:48 Brea and Mallory discuss how specific writing styles can make or break a book. Plus, they solve a reader problem about reading in public, and recommend novels about banned books. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreThe Reading Glasses Book!Sponsors -Factor Mealswww.factormeals.comCODE: GLASSES50OFFIngramSparkwww.ingramspark.com/learnmore Lin

Ep 433 - Epistolary Novels and Upsetting Libby Changes! Oct 16, 2025 00:37:04 Brea and Mallory tick off another box on the 2025 Reading Glasses Challenge: read an epistolary book! Plus, they discuss the change in Libby’s suspend hold system that has Glassers in a tizzy, and solve a reader problem about wrist pain. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreThe Reading Glasses Book!Sponsor -GreenChefwww.greenchef.com/50GLASSE

Ep 432 - Hot Tips for Focusing on Reading + Adam Sockel! Oct 9, 2025 01:04:10 Brea and Mallory give out tips on improving your reading focus! Plus, they test out the new app Focus Friend, and interview long time friend of the show Adam Sockel about his new book. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreThe Reading Glasses Book!Sponsors -ZocDocwww.zocdoc.com/GLASSES Links -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodr

Ep 431 - Did Not Finish Books Vs Not Right Now Books Oct 2, 2025 00:36:46 Brea and Mallory discuss a new way to sort out your dumped books, give advice for reluctant book dumpers, and recommend sister books. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreThe Reading Glasses Book!Sponsors -GreenChefwww.greenchef.com/50GLASSESCODE: 50GLASSESLinks -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupWish ListNewsletter

Ep 430 - The Easiest Type of Book Club + Wet Books Sep 25, 2025 00:32:26 Brea and Mallory tick off another box on the 2025 Reading Glasses Challenge: read a book with a two person book club! Plus, they solve a problem about putting damaged books in a Little Free Library, and recommend books set in Scotland but NOT Edinburgh. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreSponsor -Factorwww.factormeals.com/GLASSES50OFFCODE:

Ep 429 - Aging Up Your Book Taste + Becky Spratford! Sep 18, 2025 01:09:23 Brea and Mallory talk about how to age up your reading tastes from YA to adult (and if you should bother!). Plus, they have Becky Spratford on to discuss her new book WHY I LOVE HORROR, and they recommend fantasy books with NO spice. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreSponsors -ZocDocwww.zocdoc.com/GLASSESGreenChefwww.greenchef.com/50GLASSE

Ep 428 - Signed Copies and Protective Covers - How Precious Should You Be With Your Books? Sep 11, 2025 00:42:32 Brea and Mallory talk about reading signed books and debate how precious you need to be with them. Plus, they review Book Beau book covers and discuss how much protection books really need. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreLinks -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupAmazon Wish ListNewsletterLibro.fmTo join our Dis

Ep 427 - Most Anticipated Books for September and October! Sep 4, 2025 00:44:34 Brea and Mallory talk about their most anticipated books for September and October! Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreLinks -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupAmazon Wish ListNewsletterLibro.fmTo join our Discord channel, email us proof of your Reading-Glasses-supporting Maximum Fun membership!www.maximumfun.org/

Ep 426 - The Most Underrated Books of the Year Aug 28, 2025 00:31:00 Brea and Mallory talk about 2025 books they think are underrated! Plus, they talk about what to do if you don’t like an audiobook narrator, and recommend reluctant love stories. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreLinks -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupAmazon Wish ListNewsletterLibro.fmTo join our Discord channel

Ep 425 - Should You Gift Books to Nonreaders? Aug 21, 2025 00:42:23 Brea and Mallory debate about gifting books to nonreaders. Plus, they give advice on when you receive a book gift you don’t want, and recommend locked room mysteries! Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreSponsors -ZocDocwww.zocdoc.com/GLASSESGreen Chefwww.greenchef.com/50GLASSESCODE: 50GLASSESLinks -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glass

Ep 424 - Honk Honk - Reading Really Long Books Aug 14, 2025 00:36:08 Brea and Mallory tick off another box on the 2025 Reading Glasses Challenge: read a honker! Plus, they offer advice about attending specialty book events, and recommend books that feature loving friends and family! Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreLinks -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupAmazon Wish ListNewslett

Ep 423 - Is Jailbreaking Your eReader Worth It? Aug 7, 2025 00:38:08 Brea and Mallory discuss jailbreaking ereaders, figure out when to look at the photo section of a celebrity memoir, and recommend funny sci fi. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreSponsors -Pair Eyewearwww.paireyewear.comCODE: GLASSESLinks -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupAmazon Wish ListNewsletterLibro.fmTo join

Ep 422 - Books for Every Mood! Jul 31, 2025 00:52:58 Brea and Mallory recommend books for every mood. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreLinks -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupAmazon Wish ListNewsletterLibro.fmTo join our Discord channel, email us proof of your Reading-Glasses-supporting Maximum Fun membership!www.maximumfun.org/joinNo Pressure Book Journal!www.bo

Ep 421 - Avocados are Romantasy: How to Avoid Bad Book Marketing Jul 24, 2025 00:37:53 Brea and Mallory discuss problems with book marketing, plus they solve a book tech question about letting your friends borrow books, and recommend books about moms on adventures. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreSponsors -GreenChefwww.greenchef.com/50GLASSESCODE: 50GLASSESLinks -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads Grou

Ep 420 - Digesting Books Forrest Gump Style - Reading Slowly! Jul 17, 2025 00:37:39 Brea and Mallory tick off another box on the 2025 Reading Glasses Challenge: read a book slowly! Plus, they test out a stretchy bookmark and recommend scary books with no body horror. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreSponsor -Pair Eyewearwww.paireyewear.comCODE: GLASSESLinks -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupAm

Ep 419 - Mid-Year Goal Check in and G from Book Roast Talks CAWPILE! Jul 10, 2025 00:50:46 Brea and Mallory do a mid-year reading goals check in, plus an extra special interview with G from Book Roast, the creator of CAWPILE! Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreSponsors -ZocDocwww.zocdoc.com/GLASSESLinks -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupAmazon Wish ListNewsletterLibro.fmTo join our Discord channel, ema

Ep 418 - Best Books of the Year Halftime Show! Jul 3, 2025 00:42:11 Brea and Mallory pick their favorite books of the year…so far. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreSponsors -Teasperiencewww.teasperience.comCODE: GLASSESLinks -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupAmazon Wish ListNewsletterLibro.fmTo join our Slack channel, email us proof of your Reading-Glasses-supporting Maximum Fu

Ep 417 - Anticipated Books for July and August! Jun 26, 2025 00:41:54 Brea and Mallory go through their most anticipated books for July and August. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreSponsor -GreenChefwww.greenchef.com/50GLASSESCODE: 50GLASSESLinks -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupAmazon Wish ListNewsletterLibro.fmTo join our Discord channel, email us proof of your Reading-Glasses

Ep 416 - Fooled by Blondes - Best and Worst Tropes Jun 19, 2025 00:39:18 Brea and Mallory talk about their favorite - and most hated - book tropes. Plus, they discuss the origin of the word paperback, and recommend books for moms. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreSponsors -Teasperiencewww.teasperience.comCODE: GLASSESLinks -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupAmazon Wish ListNewsletter

Ep 415 - How Tall is that Ship? Journey Books + Madeleine Roux! Jun 12, 2025 00:59:40 Brea and Mallory recommend books about journeys! Plus they interview Madeleine Roux and solve a reader problem about getting triggered by books. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreSponsors -Pair Eyewearwww.paireyewear.comCODE: GLASSESAura Frameswww.auraframes.comCODE: GLASSESLinks -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads Gro

Ep 414 - Book Buying vs Book Reading - Different Hobbies! Jun 5, 2025 00:42:31 Brea and Mallory discuss how book buying and book reading are different hobbies. Plus, they try a reader color quiz, and recommend queer romantasy. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com. Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreSponsors -ZocDocwww.zocdoc.com/GLASSESStoryWorthwww.storyworth.com/GLASSESLinks -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupAmazon Wish List

Ep 413 - Award Winning Books and Reading Grease May 29, 2025 00:34:11 Brea and Mallory tick off another box on the 2025 Reading Glasses Challenge - read an award winning book by an author of color! Plus, they test out a book cart and give tips on reading beaten up paperbacks. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreSponsors -Ancient Nutritionwww.ancientnutrition.com/GLASSESTeasperiencewww.teasperience.comCODE: GLA

Ep 412 - Do You Need a TBR? TBR Tips! May 22, 2025 00:37:41 Brea and Mallory give tips on making a TBR list. Plus, they solve a book tech problem about an ex having access to your Libby account, and recommend sapphic romances with trans protagonists. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreSponsors -GreenChefwww.greenchef.com/50GLASSESCODE: 50GLASSESAncient Nutritionwww.ancientnutrition.com/GLASSESLinks

Ep 411 - Authors Are Like Spiders - Tips for Author Interactions and Plot Driven Rex! May 15, 2025 00:43:29 Brea and Mallory give tips on interacting with authors in person, test out a bookish candle, and recommend plot driven books to keep your attention. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreLinks -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupAmazon Wish ListNewsletterLibro.fmTo join our Discord channel, email us proof of your Read

Ep 410 - Facts for Parties - Science Books for the Reading Glasses Challenge! May 8, 2025 00:36:32 Brea and Mallory tick off another box on the 2025 Reading Glasses Challenge - read a science book! Plus, they solve a problem about getting a library book signed, and recommend YA books that deal with social justice. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreSponsors -Aura Frameswww.auraframes.comCODE: GLASSESZocDocwww.zocdoc.com/GLASSESLinks -Rea

Ep 409 - Most Anticipated Books for May and June + Cures for Book Hangovers! May 1, 2025 00:49:45 Brea and Mallory talk about their most anticipated books for May and June! Plus, they give out book hangover cures. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreSponsors -Clarion West Steamy in Seattlewww.clarionwest.orgAncient Nutritionwww.ancientnutrition.com/GLASSESLinks -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupAmazon Wish Lis

Ep 408 - Self Imposed Book Rules and Romance Ratings! Apr 24, 2025 00:35:23 Brea and Mallory discuss self imposed book rules, test out a romance rating website, and solve a problem about tracking a book with two authors. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreSponsors -Storyworthwww.storyworth.com/GLASSESGreenChefwww.greenchef.com/50GLASSESCODE: 50GLASSESLinks -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads Gr

Ep 407 - How to Protect Libraries From Fascism + Bookshop eBooks! Apr 17, 2025 00:39:22 Brea and Mallory talk about what you can do to protect libraries! Plus, they discuss Bookshop ebooks and recommend books about being in love with your best friend. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreSponsors -Steamy in Seattle by Clarion WestLinks -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupAmazon Wish ListNewsletterLibro.

Ep 406 - Dumb Butts - Pick a Book Based on the Title! Apr 10, 2025 00:37:29 Brea and Mallory tick off a box on the 2025 Reading Glasses Challenge: pick a book based on the title. Plus, they solve a problem about reading graphic novels in public, and recommend hopepunk books! Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreSponsors -Pair Eyewearwww.paireyewear.comCODE: GLASSESZocDocwww.zocdoc.com/GLASSESLinks -Reading Glasses Fa

Ep 405 - Spring Book Rex + Book Tattoos from Trash Baby Authors Apr 3, 2025 00:45:18 Brea and Mallory recommend spring books! Plus, they test out cork bookmarks and solve a problem about bookish tattoos from authors who turned out to be trash babies. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreLinks -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupAmazon Wish ListNewsletterLibro.fmTo join our Discord channel, email us p

Ep 404 - The Best and Worst Reading Snacks Mar 27, 2025 00:33:30 To celebrate MaxFunDrive 2025, Brea and Mallory do some scientific research and find the best and worst reading snacks. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations Storewww.maximumfun.org/joinwww.maximumfun.org/joinwww.maximumfun.org/joinLinks -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupAmazon Wish ListNewsletterLibro.fmTo join our Slac

Ep 403 - Can You Beat Mallory in Book Trivia? Mar 20, 2025 00:35:24 It’s MaxFunDrive 2025! To celebrate, see if you can beat Mallory in book trivia! Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations Storewww.maximumfun.org/joinwww.maximumfun.org/joinwww.maximumfun.org/joinLinks -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupAmazon Wish ListNewsletterLibro.fmTo join our Slack channel, email us proof of your Readi

Bonus Content Sample - MORE AMA! Mar 19, 2025 00:11:38 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. To hear the entire episode, go to maximumfun.org/join and join at ANY LEVEL to get access to this one and all of our bonus content from the last eight years! Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinglasses

Ep 402 - The Oldest Book on Your TBR + Rex for Grandmas! Mar 13, 2025 00:31:38 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. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreSponsors -Pair Eyewearwww.paireyewear.comCODE: GLASSESLumi Gummieswww.lumigummies.comCODE: GLASSESLinks -Reading Glasse

Ep 401 - Hot Genre Alert - Queernorm Books! Mar 6, 2025 00:34:47 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. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreSponsors -GreenChefwww.greenchef.com/glassesfreeCODE: GLASSESFREEZocDocwww.zocdoc.com/GLASSESLinks -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodrea

Ep 400 - Our Favorite Books of ALL TIME + AMA to Celebrate 400 Episodes! Feb 27, 2025 00:40:15 Brea and Mallory celebrate 400 EPISODES with a list of their favorite books of all time, and questions from Glassers! Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreLinks -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupAmazon Wish ListNewsletterLibro.fmTo join our Slack channel, email us proof of your Reading-Glasses-supporting Maximum F

Ep 399 - How to Get into History Books + Daughter of Daring! Feb 20, 2025 00:50:44 Brea and Mallory talk about history books to celebrate Daughter of Daring! Plus, they test out a candle warmer and solve a reader problem about pre-orders. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreSponsors -Factorwww.factormeals.com/FACTORPODCASTCODE: FACTORPODCASTZocDocwww.zocdoc.com/GLASSESLinks -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Go

Ep 398 - Library Newsletter and Helping Picky Readers Feb 13, 2025 00:37:04 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. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreSponsors -Pair Eyewearwww.paireyewear.comCODE: GLASSESLumi Labswww.lumigummies.comCODE: GLASSESL

Ep 397 - How To Write a Book Review Feb 6, 2025 00:32:14 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. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreSponsors -GreenChefwww.greenchef.com/GLASSESFREECODE: GLASSESFREELinks -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads Gro

Ep 396 - Most Anticipated Books for the Start of 2025 + Clay McLeod Chapman! Jan 30, 2025 00:55:52 Brea and Mallory discuss their most anticipated books for the start of 2025, and interview Clay McLeod Chapman about his new book WAKE UP AND OPEN YOUR EYES! Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreLinks -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupAmazon Wish ListNewsletterLibro.fmTo join our Slack channel, email us proof of yo

Ep 395 - Tracking Your Reading with Traci Thomas! Jan 23, 2025 00:54:55 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! Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreLinks -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupAmazon Wish ListNewsletterL

Ep 394 - How to Handle Book Snobs Jan 16, 2025 00:50:03 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. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreSponsors -LumiLabswww.lumigummies.comCODE: GLASSESGreenChefwww.greenchef.com/GLASSESFREECODE: GLASSESFREELinks -Reading Glass

Ep 393 - Why 3 Star Reads Are Important Jan 9, 2025 00:33:56 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. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreSponsors -Pair Eyewearwww.paireyewear.comCODE: GLASSESLinks -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glass

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