Reading Glasses
Brea Grant and Mallory O'MearaWant 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 | 490 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BooksArtsEducationHow To | |||
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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 Rebekah and David Ian McKendry about their new graphic novel! Email us at readingglassespodcas... more
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 gmail dot com!
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Brea and Mallory tick off another box on the 2026 Reading Glasses Challenge: update your wheelhouse! Plus, they give advice on reading challenges, and recommend some mysterious hotel books. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!
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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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- Come for books, stay for these two friends bantering
I look forward to listening to Brea and Mallory just chatting!! Unlike book podcasts that talk about books, this is a podcast about reading. At first, I wasn’t sure there was a difference — but trust me, there is one. I am not a reader of many genres that they talk about but I still love all the discussions on improving our reading lives. The best part — there is no snobbishness on this show. Genres, tropes, non fiction, serious books, everything is welcome here. Highly recommend for everyone wh... more
Apple Podcasts5shaily99
United States11 days ago - Longtime listener
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!
Apple Podcasts5geezluisaUnited States2 months ago - Highlight of my week!
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
Apple Podcasts5Alexandria McClellandUnited States2 months ago - This podcast has brought back my love of reading!
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.
Apple Podcasts5SamisomsamUnited States4 months ago - Take Your Medicine!
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.
Apple Podcasts5FanofMoiraRose
United Kingdom6 months ago
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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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Reading Glasses launched 9 years ago and published 490 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Reading Glasses include:
1. Rebekah McKendry
2. David Ian McKendry
3. Matthew Medney
4. Mike Chen
5. Jordan Morris
6. Chelsea Stardust
7. Rebecca Schinsky
8. Alonso Duralde
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