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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

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Brea and Mallory have a special mega episode this week, solving all your book club dilemmas with special guest Chelsea Stardust! 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: participate in a readathon! Plus, they give tips on finding novellas and recommend romance with protagonists that use wheelchairs. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail... more

Brea and Mallory recommend escapist reads, solve a book tech problem about buying an ereader, and answer a question about the jacket copy on books. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!

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Mallory and Brea discuss the term “well-read” with special guest Rebecca Schinsky, chief of staff at Bookriot! Plus, they recommend fiction books for non-fiction readers and solve a problem about putting books down. Email us at readingglassespodcast ... more

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Recent Guests

Rebecca Schinsky
Chief of Staff at Book Riot and host of Zero to Well Read
Book Riot
Episode: Ep 451 - Being Well Read with Rebecca Schinsky!
Alonso Duralde
Film critic, podcaster, and author
Episode: Ep 440 - Best Book COVERS of the Year + Alonso Duralde!
Meredith Borders
Senior editor at Fangoria and author
Fangoria
Episode: Ep 439 - How to Make a Best of List + Meredith from Fangoria!
Kim A. Snyder
Oscar nominated and Peabody Award winning director and producer
Episode: Ep 436 - Most Anticipated for November & December + THE LIBRARIANS!
Alma Katsu
Author known for horror and historical fiction
Episode: Ep 435 - Human Monsters + Alma Katsu!
Adam Sockel
Debut author and friend of the show
Episode: Ep 432 - Hot Tips for Focusing on Reading + Adam Sockel!
Becky Spratford
Author and horror librarian
Author of "Why I Love Horror"
Episode: Ep 429 - Aging Up Your Book Taste + Becky Spratford!
G from Book Roast
The creator of the Cawpile spreadsheet
Book Roast
Episode: Ep 419 - Mid-Year Goal Check in and G from Book Roast Talks CAWPILE!
Madeleine Roux
Author known for her fantasy and YA works, including a new book featuring dark fairy tale elements
Author
Episode: Ep 415 - How Tall is that Ship? Journey Books + Madeleine Roux!

Hosts

Mallory O'Meara
Author and book devourer; co-host; active in publishing and film spaces.
Brea Grant
Filmmaker and e-reader; co-host; active in bookish media and storytelling.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 3.5k ratings
  • Taking a stand yay

    Thanks for not only promoting diversity on your podcast but also calling out the negative effects of AI. I was so happy to hear that you will not be talking endlessly about AI as so many others are doing. Thank you again for celebrating human creativity!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Swedish educator
    Sweden13 days ago
  • Best podcast for the reading habit

    Seriously, the best. ❤️ Advice on reading itself and new and interesting books.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AMH957
    United States21 days ago
  • A book pod~ It’s just okay

    I want to love this especially for easy morning commutes. I tune in for a bookish listen that won’t give me anxiety. Disclaimer: I don’t care about the cussing, everyone clutching their pearls about it can shove off.

    However; lately listening to all the back logs I can tell you I have switched this off more than once and went back to an audio book. One of the women on here is extremely judgmental which is crazy I know but the way they criticize and give advice like “if you’re not doing it this w... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Missyislistening
    United States21 days ago
  • NY Times Recommended?

    I expect better language usage and grammar from avid readers. Ladies, stop with the f- bombs and cursing, and review your grammar rules. You’ll sound even more intelligent.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Aldante13
    United Statesa month ago
  • One of my favorite podcasts!

    I love the podcast! It’s so wholesome. Brea and Mallory’s dynamic is terrific!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Thinkerboutit
    Germany2 months ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners appreciate actionable book recommendations and tips for reading more effectively
Some critiques mention heavy use of strong language in places, but overall engagement remains high
Generally very positive about hosts' dynamic and approachable discussion

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Talking Points

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Ep 448 - Can You Be Too Critical of a Book?
Q: If you feel like you're not reading a lot of five-star reads, should you lower your standards?
No, you just have a different scale for books, stick with your standards.
Ep 448 - Can You Be Too Critical of a Book?
Q: Is your critique infringing on your enjoyment of this activity?
If you find that you cannot enjoy a book if everything is not perfect, you might have to reflect on your approach to reading.
Ep 448 - Can You Be Too Critical of a Book?
Q: Can you love a book that is not perfect? What do you think?
Yes, absolutely. You can love a book that's not perfect.
Ep 447 - Queernorm Books and How to Schedule Library Holds!
Q: Do you have any advice on how to better schedule my read so that I stay on top of my library books?
Limit the number of books you check out from the library, and prioritize the ones you are most excited about.
Ep 440 - Best Book COVERS of the Year + Alonso Duralde!
Q: What is your Christmas wheelhouse?
I tend to gravitate towards queer Christmas romances, and I love a fake fiancé trope.

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This show centers on practical strategies to enjoy reading more and manage a vibrant reading life. Episodes frequently cover how to build better reading habits, organize bookshelves, and tackle common readers' pain points like book slumps and large TBR piles. The hosts mix book recommendations with show-friendly tips on library use, reading metrics, genre exploration, and creative book marketing ideas—often weaving in listener feedback and light banter. A standout aspect is the duo's approachable, warm dynamic and their ability to translate book culture into actionable takeaways, plus occasional guests that broaden the conversation beyond personal favorites to broader reading trends and publishing perspectives.

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2. Alonso Duralde
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5. Alma Katsu
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7. Becky Spratford
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