In Episode 230 of Book Talk Etc., Tina & Hannah discuss their thoughts on some new releases that they have read recently, and also dive into their bookish related ins and outs for 2026!
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Loving Lately
Vivid Scribbles - Dot Grid Journal (T)
Bag Large Zipper Corduroy Make Up Pouch (for journaling items) (H)
Latest Read
Cursed Daughters | Oyinkan Braithwaite (T+H)
Book Talk
Secret of Secrets | Dan Brown (T)
The True True Story of Raja the Gullible (and His Mother) | Rabih Alameddine (H)
Her One Regret | Donna Freitas (T)
Conform | Ariel Sullivan (H)
Shelf Additions
Just Watch Me | Lior Torenberg (T)
Molka | Monika Kim (H)
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