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Do you love books? Want to learn how to make the most of your reading life? Join hosts Brea Grant and Mallory O’Meara every week as they discuss tips and tricks for reading better on Reading...

Episodes

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Ep 484 - Most Anticipated Books for October!

Brea and Mallory name their most anticipated books for October 2026!

00:40:07Oct 15, 2026

Ep 483 - Banned Books Week - Being a Reader in a Dystopian Hellscape

Brea and Mallory tick off another book on the 2026 Reading Glasses Challenge: read a banned book by an author that is still alive! Plus, the...

00:37:46Oct 8, 2026

Ep 482 - Dump ‘Em Out - When Good Books Peter Out

Brea and Mallory discuss what to do when a book starts out amazing…and peters out into a boring read. Plus, they solve a problem about takin...

00:27:50Oct 1, 2026

Ep 481 - Cozy Autumnal Books + GoodReads Friend Drama!

Brea and Mallory recommend cozy autumnal books! Plus, they solve a book tech problem about GoodReads friends, and give advice on what to do...

00:45:44Sep 24, 2026

Ep 480 - How to Be a More Social Reader + Rebekah and David Ian McKendry!

Brea and Mallory discuss being a more social reader! Plus, they give advice on helping someone understand that graphic novels count as books...

00:45:51Sep 17, 2026

Ep 479 - September Most Anticipated Books! + Mike Chen!!

Brea and Mallory name their most anticipated books of September! Plus, they interview Mike Chen about his debut YA novel!

00:59:49Sep 10, 2026

Ep 478 - Wheelhouse Renovations to Improve Your Reading Life

Brea and Mallory tick off another box on the 2026 Reading Glasses Challenge: update your wheelhouse! Plus, they give advice on reading chall...

00:32:30Sep 3, 2026

Ep 477 - The Rules of Letting People Borrow Your Books (No Rats)

Brea and Mallory debate the rules of letting people borrow your books. Plus, they give advice on bloody library books, and recommend pre-his...

00:51:19Aug 27, 2026

Ep 476 - Rex for Books with Unique Structures!

Brea and Mallory recommend books with unique structures! Plus, they solve a reader problem about offensive audiobook narrators, and recommen...

00:38:35Aug 20, 2026

Ep 475 - Getting Rid of Inherited Book Shame!

Brea and Mallory help you de-shame your reading life! Plus, they solve a problem about finding a book from your past, and recommend books wr...

00:28:20Aug 13, 2026

BONUS! Member Book Rex for July/August!

Brea and Mallory give out book rex for their beloved MaxFun members!

00:19:44Aug 7, 2026

Ep 474 - Halflings Love Mushrooms - Themed Snacks/Drinks for the RG Challenge! + Matthew Medney!

Brea and Mallory tick off another box on the 2026 Reading Glasses Challenge: have a themed snack or drink with the book you’re reading! Plus...

00:35:00Aug 6, 2026

Ep 473 - New Genre Alert: Healing Fiction!

Brea and Mallory have a new genre alert for healing fiction! Plus, they give advice on reading too much of the same genre, and recommend ase...

00:36:31Jul 30, 2026

Ep 472 - Not Just For Dogs - Summer Reading Essentials

Brea and Mallory name their summer reading essentials! Plus, they give tips on getting through required reading and recommend weird space bo...

00:37:39Jul 23, 2026

Ep 471 - Most Anticipated Books for July/August 2026!

Brea and Mallory talk about their most anticipated books for July and August 2026!

00:35:52Jul 16, 2026

Ep 470 - Hotel/Motel Books & Library Thieves

Brea and Mallory tick off another box on the 2026 Reading Glasses Challenge: read a book set in a hotel or motel!

00:35:31Jul 9, 2026

Ep 469 - Best Books of the Year Halftime Show - Oops All Unhappy Women

Brea and Mallory name their favorite books of 2026…so far.

00:37:57Jul 2, 2026

Ep 468 - Mid Year Reader Goal Check-In!

Brea and Mallory check in on their 2026 reader goals! Plus, they give advice on talking about distressing books, and recommend books with Bl...

00:38:44Jun 25, 2026

Ep 467 - Nosy and Creepy - Best and Worst POVs

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 ne...

00:38:27Jun 18, 2026

Ep 466 - Buying Dracula Himself - Is Reading for Rich People Now?

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...

00:43:24Jun 11, 2026