In Episode 234 of Book Talk Etc., Tina & Hannah chat about the Book Talk Etc., reading challenge for 2026 and bring books that meet the challenge prompts.
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Loving Lately
OGX Coconut Oil (T)
Antiquitarian Sticker Book (H)
Latest Read
Endling | Maria Reva (T)
Half His Age | Jenette McCurdy (H)
BTE Reading Challenge Reads
Stiff | Mary Roach (T)
Lady Killers | Tori Telfer (H)
October Sky | Homer Hickam (T)
Emergency Contact | Lauren Layne, Anthony Ledonne (H)
Other Links
BTE Storygraph Challenge
Books and Lala Buzzword Challenge
Shelf Addition:
The Hostess | Courtney Psak (T)
This Is Not About Us | Allegra Goodman (H)
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