Easily Distracted By New Releases + The Joy of Reading Bubblegum Books

In Episode 223 of Book Talk Etc., Tina & Hannah dive into the topic of Bubblegum books! These are fun books that we enjoy reading but they may not have a lasting impact. We also share our thoughts on some new book releases ✨ 

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Latest Read

The Once and Future Me | Melissa Pace (T)

Discontent | Beatriz Serrano (T)

Book Talk

Freida McFadden Books

The Retirement Plan | Sue Hincenbergs

Legends and Lattes | Travis Baldree

Several People are Typing | Calvin Kasulke (T)

The Scammer | Tiffany D. Jackson (H)

Nobody Knows You’re Here | Bryn Greenwood (T)

Thistle Farms

Fake Skating | Lynn Painter (H)

Long Shot | Kennedy Ryan 

Kingmaker | Kennedy Ryan

Shelf Additions

Saltcrop | Yume Kitasei (T) 

The Bog Queen | Anna North (H)

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