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EPISODE · Jul 21, 2026 · 55 MIN

Reading and Discussing Novellas, Essay Collections, and Short Stories

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Send us Fan MailIn Episode 261 of Book Talk Etc., Tina and Hannah celebrate the power of short books–from  short stories and novellas to essay collections and anthologies! Join us as we explore why these bite-sized reads can leave just as lasting an impact as a full-length novel.In this episode, we also spin the wheel to randomly select our next topic for our August episode of Tackling the TBR Shelf! These TBR tackle prompts are chosen by our patrons as a way for them to take part in our reading lives.If you enjoy this commercial-free podcast, consider supporting us on Patreon! Your membership includes access to bonus episodes like What’s in the Mailbag, Bookstore Browse: The Handsell, and Book Talk After Dark, invites to monthly community events like Mood Reader Happy Hour, and entry into our private Facebook group and Discord server- all for just $5 a month.Loving LatelySummer Reading Campaign - Melanated Reader (T)Soola Bag (H)Soola Pouch (H)Latest ReadKeep Them Close | David Ellis (T)Look Closer | David EllisThe Best Lies | David EllisEverything to the Sea | Alicia Upano (H)Novellas and Short StoriesAt Home With the Horrors | Sammy ScottHuman Sacrifices | María Fernanda AmpueroI Know A Place | Nat Cassidy (T)Metamorphosis | Franz Kafka (H)Obstetrix | Naomi Kritzer (T)Automatic Noodle | Annalee Newitz (H)Shelf AdditionSeekers of Deer Creek | Thao Thai (T)People in Love | Claire Daverley (H)If you prefer other shopping options, you can find today’s books on Bookshop.org or Blackwell's. Purchasing through these links supports us with a small commission, at no extra cost to you.Support the showLet's Connect... Email us at booktalketc@gmailBTE on YoutubeTina's TikTok , IG @tbretc YT @tbretcHannah's TikTok , IG @hanpickedbooksJonathan IG @infiltrate_jayPodcast IG @booktalketcRenee's Substack Newsletter , IG@Itsbooktalk

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Send us Fan Mail In Episode 261 of Book Talk Etc., Tina and Hannah celebrate the power of short books–from short stories and novellas to essay collections and anthologies! Join us as we explore why these bite-sized reads can leave just as lasting an impact as a full-length novel. In this episode, we also spin the wheel to randomly select our next topic for our August episode of Tackling the TBR Shelf! These TBR tackle prompts are chosen by our patrons as a way for them to take part in o...

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