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What Ya Reading?
by Jay Braggs
Tune in weekly as host Jay connects with fellow book enthusiasts to chat about their latest reads, the topics that fuel their book obsession, and all the things that keep them glued to those pages.
Episodes
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42. Reading Holiday Novels + End of the Year Vibes
In today's episode, Jay sits down with Bookstagrammer Mysia from BlackGirlBuJos to chat about holiday reading. Tune in to hear them discuss books they are excited to read this holiday season and some of their end-of-year- reading hopes. Mysia also shares her journey to content creation, gives…
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41. Writing Perfectly Candid with Author J.S. Jasper
In today's episode, Jay is sitting down with author J.S. Jasper to discuss her journey from a reader to a published author. They also talk about Jasper's latest novel, Perfectly Candid. Tune in to hear how Jasper approaches the writing process, where she draws inspiration, and what we can expect...
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40. Reading That Brings Joy + Creating Fun Bookish Content
In today's episode, Jay is sitting down with fellow Bookstagrammer Bridget to chat about her thoughts on finding joy in reading. Tune in to hear them discuss how Bridget creates a joyful reading experience and her unique approach to content creation. What we talked about: Episode intro 00:00…
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39. Reading Romance Series + Authors We Love
In today's episode, Jay sits down with fellow content creator Schae Love to chat about romance series and their appreciation for the authors who write them. Tune in to hear them talk about the series that has captivated their hearts and share tips for using rating systems. What we talked about:...
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38. Writing A Fate of Onyx & Ivory with Author O'Junea Brown
In today's episode, Jay is sitting down with debut author O'Junea Brown. They are chatting about her journey to becoming an author and what inspired her first novel, A Fate of Onyx & Ivory. They also discuss O'Junea's writing process and the joys and challenges of self-publishing. What we talked...
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37. Reading The Color of Law by Richard Rothstein (Part 1)
In today's episode, you'll be listening to a buddy-read discussion on The Color of Law. This book explores the historical laws and policies that enforced racial segregation in America. Tune in to hear Jay and the other book club members chat about their personal experiences with these types of...
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36. Reading and Exploring YA Novels + Books That Left a Mark
In today's episode, Jay is sitting down with fellow Bookstagrammer Bree to chat about exploring the different genres of YA novels. Tune in to hear them discuss their thoughts on representation in this category. They also touch on how best to approach reading YA novels and the books that have left…
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35. Reading After a Hiatus + Exploring New Genres
In today's episode, Jay is sitting down with fellow Bookstagramer Aleka from @actbookshelf to talk about the journey of getting back into reading after taking a hiatus. Tune in to hear them discuss the books that reignited Aleka's love of reading and the challenges of finding new authors and…
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34. Reading with Buddies + Fantasy Favs
In today's episode Jay is sitting down with fellow Booksagrammer Shonna to chat about the joy of buddy reading. Shonna is an avid reader with the preferred genres of fantasy, romance, and dark academia and participates in several buddy reads monthly. Tune in to hear their thoughts on how buddy...
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33. Reading Dark Romance and Books With Spice
In today's episode, Jay is sitting down with fellow Bookstagrammer and dark romance lover, Yaniris. They are chatting about reading romance books with dark and spicy themes. Tune in to hear them talk about how to identify potentially triggering content and books they suggest for all types of...
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32. Reading Ana Maria and the Fox by Liana De La Rosa
In today's episode, you'll be listening to a buddy-read discussion on Ana Maria and the Fox by Liana De La Rosa. Tune in to hear Jay and the other book club members chat about their thoughts on this book, what they learned, and the impression it left on them. Please keep in mind that this episode...
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31. Writing Graphic Novels & Being a Weirdo With Author Tony Weaver Jr.
In today's episode, Jay is sitting down with author Tony Weaver Jr. to talk about his new graphic novel, Weirdo, which tackles bullying and mental health themes. Tune in to hear them chat about Tony's journey to becoming an author and the inspiration behind Weirdo. They also discuss Tony's…
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30. Reading Checkin + Mid-Year Freakout
The podcast is back! After a few weeks off, we're back and excited to bring you new episodes every Monday. In today's episode, Jay is chatting with her sister Janette to do a mid-year check-in on their reading goals. Tune in to hear them discuss the books they've loved and what they hope their...
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Summer Break + Special Announcement
It's time for our summer podcast break. Don't fear, new epsides will resume in a few weeks. Today, Jay also shares a quick and exciting announcement with you so make sure you listen to full audio clip. Wishing everyone a wonderful reading adventure until we meet again! Links mentioned in this...
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29. Reading Celebrity Books & Memoirs + What We Love About Them
In today's episode, Jay is joined by her book bestie Brittany to discuss their shared love of reading celebrity books and memoirs. Tune in to hear them chat about what elements they look for in these stories and how they go about rating and recommending them. What we talked about: Episode intro...
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28. Reading From Monthly TBR Lists + Creating Bookish Playlists
In today's episode, Jay is chatting with fellow Bookstagrammer Tori from @readnoted. They're talking about the inspiration behind Tori's monthly themed TBR (to be read) list, how she selects books to focus on, and her self-proclaimed title as a Literary Hype Girl. They also discuss the intention...
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27. Reading Books That Evoke Strong Emotions
In today's episode, Jay is sitting down with fellow Bookstagrammer Bri from @briisbooked to chat about reading books that evoke strong emotions. Tune in to listen to them chat about the books that have given them a range of emotions and how those emotions enhance their reading experience. What we...
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26. Reading LGBTQ+ and Diverse Stories
Happy Pride Month! In today's episode, Jay is sitting down with fellow Bookstagrammer Ann Marie to talk about LGBTQ+ books, representation, and reading diverse stories. Tune in to hear them chat about Ann Marie's favorite books, authors, and her passion for highlighting these stories on her...
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25. Reading Romance + Why We LOVE Love Stories
If you are a lover of romance, or looking to read more from the genre, then this episode is for you. Today Jay is sitting down with fellow Bookstagrammer Niah to chat about their shared love of romance books. Tune in to hear them discuss what attracted them to the genre, their favorite books, and...
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24. Reading From New Authors + Exploring Indie Books
In today's episode, Jay is sitting down with fellow Bookstagrammer Bianca to chat about exploring new and indie authors. Tune in to hear how Bianca has discovered new favorite books and her passion for sharing works from indie authors. What we talked about: Episode intro 00:00 Guest intro and...
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23. Reading Books Over 500 Pages + Long Series Recommendations
Around here we like thick books (books over 500 pages). But if you aren't used to reading books of that size, they can be a little intimidating. In today's episode, Jay is sitting down with Bookstagrammer Stephany to chat about reading books with large page counts. Tune in to hear them talk about...
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22. Reading & Collecting Special Editions + Book Aesthetics
In today's episode, Jay is joined by fellow Bookstagrammer Amber and they're chatting about the joy of collecting special edition books. Tune in to learn how Amber started building her collection and tips on how you can start adding copies of your favorite books to your personal library. Also -...
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21. Reading Hood Feminism + Our Thoughts On The Movement
In today's episode, you'll be listening to a buddy-read discussion on Hood Feminism by Mikki Kendall. This book addresses the blind spots within the feminist movement. Tune in to hear Jay and the other book club members chat about their thoughts on this book, what they learned, and the impression...
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20. Reading Books That You Enjoy & How To Find Them
Do you ever feel like you're on a never-ending quest for the perfect read? And that "popular" books don't always live up to the hype? We know that feeling all too well. Today Jay is sitting down with fellow Bookstagrammer Kina to talk about how to discover your unique reading taste. Tune in to…
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19. Reading Black Thriller & Horror Novels
This week on What Ya Reading? we're jumping into the exciting and sometimes tense world of Black horror and thriller novels. Jay sat down fellow Bookstagrammer Chanel to chat about some of the books they've been loving in this genre. They also chat about what attracts them to the horror and...
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18. Reading for Spiritual & Mental Growth
Sometimes a book makes you feel seen. In today's episode, Jay is sitting down with her friend Leah to talk about The Garden Within by Anita Phillips; a book that connects nature, science, and spirituality. Tune in to hear them chat about their main takeaways from the book and how it made them…
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17. Reading BIPOC Stories + Getting Comfortable With The Uncomfortable
In today's episode, Jay is chatting with a friend and fellow book club member Rissa about reading from BIPOC narratives and how it has impacted their worldview. Tune in to hear them chat about how they've had to get comfortable with being uncomfortable when reading certain stories. They also talk...
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16. Reading With Full Schedules + Finding The Best Busy-Season Books
Finding the time to read in busy seasons can be difficult. We can't always plan for the busy moments but as we learn about our reading style we can find ways to adapt to those seasons. This week on the podcast, your host Jay is joined by fellow bookworm Brittany, to chat about making reading...
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15. Reading Romances by Kennedy Ryan + This Could Be Us (Spoiler-Free)
Kennedy Ryan is known for crafting captivating and empowering romances with strong female leads. In this episode, Jay is joined by fellow Bookstagrammer, Tristen, for a deep dive into what makes Ryan's books so irresistible. Tune in to hear them chat about their favorite books from her catalog…
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14. Reading Atomic Habits + Finding Fun Fiction Books
Atomic Habits by James Clear has been one of the most influential personal development books over the last few years. And for good reason! In today's episode, Jay is chatting with Penelope, a fellow reader and online business owner, about how transformative this book has been for both of them.…
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13. Reading The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict & Victoria Christopher Murray
In today's episode, you'll be listening to a buddy-read discussion of The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict & Victoria Christopher Murray. Tune in to hear Jay and the other book club members chat about their thoughts on this book and the impression it left on them. *Some of the contents...
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12. Reading For Personal Development + Time Management
Time management is a skill that we could all improve on. In today's episode, Jay and her guest Erica dive into the world of productivity and the books that can help us create more effective practices. Tune in as they chat about the reads that can support our goals of mastering our time,...
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11. Reading Recommendations for Black History Month
In honor of Black History Month, I wanted to share some reading suggestions. Tune in to hear recommendations from a variety of genres, including romance, historical fiction, thriller, horror, fantasy, and non-fiction. I also share some recommendations from a few of my bookish friends. Books...
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10. Reading African Mythology + Children of Blood & Bone
African mythology has always been a major influence on literature. In today's episode, Jay sits down with fellow book club member Taylore to talk about some of their favorite books that draw upon African Mythology and Folklore. Tune in to hear them chat about the books they believe embody the…
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9. Reading The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks + Dealing with Self-Sabotage
On today's episode, Jay sits down with MJ, a multi-passionate influencer and online creator. They talk about The Big Leap by Gay Hendrix, which focuses on conquering hidden fears and taking life to the next level. Tune in to hear them chat about how this book helped them explore the concept of...
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8. Reading Sustainably + Overconsumption In The Bookish Space
Living a more sustainable lifestyle may not sound very attainable, especially for a book lover. Our book collections bring us joy. But maybe there is a way that we can be more sustainable when adding to our collections. Today, I'm sitting down with my friend Tyler to chat about what…
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7. BONUS - Reading Big Magic + Books That Spark Creativity
When I sat down to record Episode 7 with Shanell, we had no idea that the conversation would take us in so many different directions. While the main content can be found in the original episode, I also wanted to share some of the other things we talked about. This conversation is what happens…
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7. Reading Big Magic + Books That Spark Creativity
We all have creative dreams. But sometimes we struggle taking action on those ideas. In today's episode, I sat down with my guest Shanell to explore the mindset shifts that she learned from Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert. She reveals how this book helped her in her life, her business, and on her...
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6. Reading Goals for the New Year
2024 is gearing up to be an amzing reading year. At least, that's what it feels like. In today's episode, I'm thrilled to introduce you to a special guest: my little sister! We sat down over the holidays to chat about our general reflections on our 2023 reads and unveil our goals for 2024. Tune…
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4. Reading to Support Our Mental Health & Self Exploration Journey
Reading to support our mental health journey is important. But, it can be difficult to find helpful and relatable options. Our guest Arienne works closely with mental health professionals and is here to share her thoughts about the evolving nature of "self help" books. Tune in to hear about what…
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3. Reading Biting the Hand by Julia Lee
In today's episode, you'll listen to a buddy read discussion on Biting the Hand by Julia Lee. In this memoir, Julia shares her experience growing up Asian in a black-and-white America. Tune in to hear Jay and the other book club members chat about their thoughts on this book and the impression it...
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2. Reading Winter Books
In today's episode, Jay sits down with her book bestie Brittany to chat about their winter reading. Tune in to hear the books they'd recommend to other readers and what they have on their TBR list this winter and holiday season. What we talked about: Introducing you to one of my book besties.…
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1. Reading More: Tips to Increase Your Reading Volume
It's the first episode of the podcast! Today Jay is sitting down for a solo episode to chat about her top tips for increasing your reading volume. If you are looking to get back into the habit of reading, or if you want to improve your reading journey, tune in to hear Jay discuss the five things...
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What Ya Reading? (Trailer)
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How many episodes does What Ya Reading? have?
What Ya Reading? currently has 44 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
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Tune in weekly as host Jay connects with fellow book enthusiasts to chat about their latest reads, the topics that fuel their book obsession, and all the things that keep them glued to those pages.
How often does What Ya Reading? release new episodes?
What Ya Reading? has 44 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
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What Ya Reading? is created and hosted by Jay Braggs.
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