Easily Distracted by New Releases + How Expectations Impact Reading Experience

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In Episode 243 of Book Talk Etc., Tina and Hannah read through some new releases! We also discuss bookish expectations and whether or not they ruin the reading experience, our role as reviewers, and what we can do about bookish hype as readers. 

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Stacked Water (T)

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Latest Read

What Happens in the Dark | Kia Abdullah (T)

The Raven Scholar | Antonia Hodgson (H)

New Releases:

Her Last Breath | Taylor Adams (T)

The Swamps | Seraphina Nova Glass (H)

Lady Tremaine | Rachel Hochhauser (T)

The Best Dog in the World: Essays on Love | Alice Hoffman (H)

Shelf Addition
Little Wild | Laura Evans (T)

In Her Defense | Philippa Malicka (H)

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