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Reading Glasses
Want to learn how to make the most of your reading life? Join Brea Grant and Mallory O’Meara every week as they discuss tips and tricks for reading better! Listeners will learn how to vanquish their To-Be-Read piles, get pointers on organizing their bookshelves and hear reviews on the newest reading gadgets. Brea and Mallory also offer advice on bookish problems. How do you climb out of a reading slump? How do you support authors while still getting books on the cheap? Where do you hide the…
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Ep 486 - How to Read Scary Books!
Brea and Mallory talk about how to dial up the atmosphere in your horror books! (Or dial it down). Plus, they give tips on throwing a bookish birthday party…
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Ep 485 - Are You Overwhelmed by Too Many Books?
Brea and Mallory give out tips to deal with being overwhelmed by books! Plus, they answer a question about library copies and recommend scary short stories…
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Ep 484 - Most Anticipated Books for October!
Brea and Mallory name their most anticipated books for October 2026! Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations…
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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, they celebrate (mourn)…
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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 taking books from a…
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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 with inherited…
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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, and interview…
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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! Email us at readingglassespodcast at…
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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 challenges, and…
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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-historic fiction…
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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 recommend horror graphic…
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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 written by an author…
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BONUS! Member Book Rex for July/August!
Brea and Mallory give out book rex for their beloved MaxFun members! Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations…
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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, they give advice…
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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 asexual romance…
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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 books. Email us at…
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Ep 471 - Most Anticipated Books for July/August 2026!
Brea and Mallory talk about their most anticipated books for July and August 2026! Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch…
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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! Plus, they test out the viral purse bookmark…
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Ep 469 - Best Books of the Year Halftime Show - Oops All Unhappy Women
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…
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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 Black authors. Email…
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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 new book after…
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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 holds suspension…
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Ep 465 - Testing Out Pagebound + Getting More Library Cards!
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…
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Ep 464 - The Secrets of Talking About Books Online!
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…
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Ep 463 - Most Anticipated Books for May + June!
Brea and Mallory talk about their most anticipated books for May and June. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch…
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Ep 462 - Giving an Author a Second Chance + Briarwick Candles!
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…
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Ep 461 - Walking into Trees - Multitasking with Books + Mike Chen!!
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…
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Ep 460 - Ask Not What You Can Do For Reading - Why Do We Read?
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…
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Ep 459 - Do You Have Bad Taste in Books?
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…
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BONUS Teaser - Reading Our Secret Book Journals!
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…
Reading GlassesCasters on Casters: Jordan Morris and Mallory O'Meara
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…
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Ep 458 - Mostly Vibes - What We Picture When We Read
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…
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Ep 457 - Introduction to the Show + Retired Book Hall of Fame!
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…
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Ep 456 - Most Anticipated for March and April!
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…
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Ep 455 - Hot Tips for ADHD Readers + Pirate/Treasure Hunting Rex!
Brea and Mallory give out tips for ADHD readers and recommend pirate/treasure hunting books. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading…
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Ep - 454 - Solving All Your Book Club Drama with Chelsea Stardust!
Brea and Mallory have a special mega episode this week, solving all your book club dilemmas with special guest Chelsea Stardust! Email us at…
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Ep 453 - Permission to Read - Why We Love Readathons
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…
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Ep 452 - Escapist Book Rex!
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…
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Ep 451 - Being Well Read with Rebecca Schinsky!
Mallory and Brea discuss the term “well-read” with special guest Rebecca Schinsky, chief of staff at Bookriot! Plus, they recommend fiction books for…
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Ep 450 - Read a Genre You’ve Never Tried!
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…
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Ep 449 - A Better Metric for Book Tracking?
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…
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Ep 448 - Can You Be Too Critical of a Book?
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…
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Ep 447 - Queernorm Books and How to Schedule Library Holds!
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…
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Ep 446 - Should You Lie in Your Book Journal?
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…
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Ep 445 - Most Anticipated for January and February + Danika from Book Riot!
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…
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Ep 444 - New Year Book Tracking!
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…
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Ep 443 - 2026 New Year’s Reader Resolutions!
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…
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Ep 442 - Yearly Reading Wrap Up + 2026 Challenge Reveal!
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…
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Ep 441 - Best Books of the Year 2025!
Brea and Mallory pick their best books of the year! Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store The Reading…
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Ep 440 - Best Book COVERS of the Year + Alonso Duralde!
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…
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Ep 439 - How to Make a Best of List + Meredith from Fangoria!
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…
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Ep 438 - What’s the Ideal Wheelhouse Size?
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…
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Ep 437 - So Many Magical Cafes - Our Favorite Establishments in Books!
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…
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Ep 436 - Most Anticipated for November & December + THE LIBRARIANS!
Brea and Mallory name their most anticipated books for November and December! Plus, they interview the filmmaker behind the new documentary The Librarians, Kim…
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Ep 435 - Human Monsters + Alma Katsu!
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…
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Ep 434 - How to Find the Perfect Writing Style for Your Brain
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…
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Ep 433 - Epistolary Novels and Upsetting Libby Changes!
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…
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Ep 432 - Hot Tips for Focusing on Reading + Adam Sockel!
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…
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Ep 431 - Did Not Finish Books Vs Not Right Now Books
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…
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Ep 430 - The Easiest Type of Book Club + Wet Books
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…