
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 ... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 487 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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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. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!
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Brea and Mallory recommend books with unique structures! Plus, they solve a reader problem about offensive audiobook narrators, and recommend horror graphic novels. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!
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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 pair. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!
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Anytime I need some reading motivation or tips, I listen to these amazing women. I will consume all of the media they put out including their books and movies. Love reading glasses!
Ever since discovering this podcast I look forward to Thursdays so much! Not only does this show add to my TBR by bringing books to my attention that I may not otherwise know about, the conversation between both hosts is A+. It hardly ever fails that they get me laughing at something or other. I appreciate their honesty in everything they speak about, even if it may not be something I can relate to (I am not a fan of reading books that are heavy on romance, let alone smut). They cover a wide ran... more
Mallory and Brea are so funny and knowledgeable about all things reading! I have been introduced to so many new books, cool new book tech, and bookish apps/websites.
I listen to Reading Glasses like I drink chicken soup. Why? Because it nourishes my mind and maybe my body too. It's the mind-body connection. TL;DR: Listen to this podcast. It might be good for you.
As someone who found real difficulty post-pandemic to read, for a while I found audiobooks to be a temporary fix but then fell off that wagon… I missed reading physical books too, and so I gave myself a New Year’s resolution to read one book a month. Then I fortunately heard an ad on another MaxFun podcast about Reading Glasses and gave it a try - SO glad I did!!!
The hosts are great at sharing all sorts of tips, making you NOT feel like a reading failure and being realistic about individual ... more
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Two enthusiastic co-hosts discuss book culture, reading life optimization, and practical tips for getting more from reading. Episodes spotlight book recommendations, library strategies, reading challenges, gear and tech for readers, and lively debates about formats, accessibility, and staying engaged with a wide range of genres. They balance candid banter with actionable advice—whether you're tackling a towering TBR pile, navigating book clubs, or exploring new formats and apps to fuel your reading life. A notable strength is the chemistry between hosts and their community-driven approach, including listener questions, live events, and merch, which makes the show approachable for both casual readers and committed book lovers.
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Recent guests on Reading Glasses include:
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2. Mike Chen
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