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“This would be such an enjoyable podcast if Mallory would reign in the cursing. Why does she think it’s necessary?”
readinginthesouth via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/04/24
“I’ve been listening to Brea and Mallory talk about the bookish life since episode eight and I can enthusiastically say that this is the best bookish podcast out there, literally. These two awesome women talk about everything to do with the bookish life every week from reading doorways to actually...”Read full review »
A B Huennekens via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/18/24
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“Even though the books that are in Brea and Mallory’s wheel house are not my wheel house, this podcast is ON POINT for exploring and discussing books and reading life deeply and thoughtfully. I always laugh out loud when I’m listening, and I have learned so much about how to be a more intentional...”Read full review »
KFD87 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/10/24
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“I love this podcast. Each new episode is an automatic listen, and I’ve been working through the backlist. Brea and Mallory are delightful-so irreverent, encouraging, inclusive, and funny. A pleasure to listen to!”
smwfitz via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/21/24
“Started listening after reading Mallory’s book, Girlie Drinks (highly recommend)…. This pod has opened my eyes to so many new books I may never have picked up before. Love it!”
ChefAnnette via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/12/24
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“Discovered Reading Glasses last December and barreled through all their content in a few short months… even joined maxfun so I could get their bonus content.. now I listen to past shows whenever I just want something fun to listen to that will help me relax and help keep my excitement for reading...”Read full review »
Book/Dog Lover via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/06/24
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“The hosts are so comforting and develop such a excitement surrounding books that I can’t help but want to turn into a little dragon who hoards novels and sequesters away reading alone forever instead of doing adult job stuff (yuck!)”
Karebearish via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
06/20/24
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“I like these guys”
VioletOx3304 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/19/24
“I love love love this podcast. The hosts are just so sweet and fun (but also total potty mouths lol) and I could listen to their banter for hours. Have gotten plenty of good book recs from the show but more importantly have learned how to really love reading again, shed my reader guilt, identify...”Read full review »
This_is_Laura via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/17/24
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“This podcast makes me feel so much better about reading and my reading life. Brea and Mallory are positive and entertaining. This is the podcast I listen to most regularly.”
AuntiePasto via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/15/24
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“I was in a book slump for years but once I discovered this podcast, my love for reading was reignited. And as a bonus, I’ve discovered new genres to add to my wheelhouse. Brea and Mallory are awesome hosts and really make this podcast what it is.”
FoodieMD via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/14/24
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“I look forward to it every week! Great for some lesser known book recommendations although they do cover popular stuff too.”
Jeddyann via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/14/24
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“Even though my reading tastes are very different from the hosts’, this is my favourite book podcast: fun, smart and thoughtful.”
dnbth via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
06/14/24
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“My favourite way to hear about new and old books and hear all the book recommendations and book tech reviews!”
SolarFlareJ via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/14/24
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“These women are so fun and smart! I love the recommendations they give every week and have falling for so many new to me authors since I started listening to them. Please never go away my bookish heart needs you both! 💜”
Danaree2 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/13/24
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“If you’re looking for a book podcast that won’t make you want to jump in a lake, this is the one for you!”
IS4454 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/13/24
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“Only just discovered it! Im binging”
lazebradeb via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/07/24
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“I didn’t think I needed another podcast, but this is my new favorite! I listen every week as soon as new episodes drop. I keep reading their book recommendations, and it’s helping me branch out more and find new favorites. I feel like I’m getting out of a reading rut, plus I’m getting a clearer...”Read full review »
Jessb915 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/06/24
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“I just discovered this podcast and I’m hooked! It’s so enjoyable and I can’t wait to catch up on all the back episodes. Great chemistry and banter between the hosts, and love the variety of topics that are discussed.”
Pizzatoast999 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/28/24
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“I am laughing out loud all the time listening to this podcast.”
ASHill96 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/14/24
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“I discovered this podcast last year and I love it so much. Brea and Mallory offer so many hot book tips and give great book recs. I love the author interviews too! Definitely hooked on this podcast. 🥰”
Michelle13C via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/04/24
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“What a fun time these two hosts are with interesting conversations and perspectives to enhance your reading life.”
Sue in Canada via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
04/28/24
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“Funny, cozy, all around amazing podcast! They talk about genres, book tech, best books of the year, and they are great at making reading exclusively enjoyable! No reading is better than other, all books are valid and so on
Looooove!”
TheyCallMeAlex2 via Apple Podcasts ·
Sweden ·
04/09/24
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“I’ve gotten so many good recommendations of new favourite books & authors. Delightful, uplifting, approachable & inclusive.”
PeggyAB via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/04/24
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“Reading Glasses changed my life. I hadn’t read more than 5 books a year for 6 years due to a very intense period of burnout, despite having been an avid reader in the past. Brea and Mallory brought the exact right balance of gentleness and enthusiasm to get me back in the saddle. They also...”Read full review »
victroryous via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/20/24
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“I've discovered some of my favorite books through this podcast, really well-made!”Read full review »
Royce1629 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/06/24
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“This whole book podcast is the reason why i love reading, recommend 1000%”
AbrahmBlack via Apple Podcasts ·
Egypt ·
03/03/24
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“I like this podcast so much that I listen to it on “normal” 1.0 speed.”
Tjlc via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/29/24
“I really enjoy this show. I love both the book titles that get discussed, but also the variety of “bookish” topics. I have gotten lots of great ideas for myself and for others as gifts by listening to this show. The production quality is also excellent and the ladies are very pleasant to listen...”Read full review »
Killerwhaletank7 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
02/12/24
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“I held off on listening to this pod for a long time because I was worried it would expand my already bloated TBR list. Well, it did, but it’s totally worth it. Brea and Mallory are great and I’ve learned about a bunch of new authors through them. Plus I’ve gotten better at putting down books I...”Read full review »
bottle_imp via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/07/24
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“I’ve gotten many great reads and the book tech like bookmark reviews are awesome”
areavampyre via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/28/24
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“This is my favorite podcast. I listen to pods and books while I work and this one I listen to first thing every Thursday. This is a podcast about books without being about reviews. I love it.”
Mi55Carmela via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/20/24
“This podcast is very girly and I absolutely love that. Very plugged into the bookish femme sphere of online reading discourse. They gave me recommendations for books and authors I left on my TBR pile for years before hearing their take on this. I recommend it to everyone I meet and see reading a...”Read full review »
ActiveEqualization via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/11/24
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“*update: I’ve read so many of the books mentioned on this show that I’d say it’s probably the strongest influence on what I read, outside of my bookclub. I hear business types like knowing that kind of thing. Just saying.
I’ve gotten some lovely recommendations from Brea and Malory. I enjoy...”Read full review »
SuseCurrie via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
01/09/24
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“This show is my new therapy and Xanax. Thank you.”
Onie73 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/09/24
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“Found this show because it was advertised on another Max Fun show and loved it from the first ep! Even though my taste doesn’t overlap with Mallory and Brea too much, I still find so much joy listening to them talk about books and reading every week! Listening reignited my love of books and got...”Read full review »
ag10152011 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/23/23
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“Hosts are so funny, great recs and has massively improved my reading life.”
Kookooburra via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/23/23
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“What a comfort listen! Listening to this podcast is one of the best parts of my week. Their book recs are great, and they have helped me out of my uni-induced book slumps so many times.”
sophie(/a) via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/18/23
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“Started reading a lot this year after a long lull. This is my fav book podcast. Brea and Mallory are delightful.”
ems8282 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
12/12/23
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“Love Mallory and Brea!! Thanks to them for making me laugh while listening to every episode, for the fantastic book recs, and for helping me be at peace with the fact that I will die with a TBR list, lol. They celebrate all reading styles and speeds - even if you only make it through one book per...”Read full review »
proudbrunette via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/05/23
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“I love Brea and Mallory and the Reading Glasses podcast so much! This podcast is so much more than book recommendations (thank goodness—my TBR can’t take it). I love all of the bookish episodes. I feel like I have finally found my people!”
EmilyJBM via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/26/23
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“Count me a HUGE fan of Mallory and Brea. In fact, this is my fave book pod, and I listen to lots of them. Mallory and Brea have unbeatable chemistry. They offer refreshing, often amusing, takes on the reading life. Best of all, they’ve led me to amazing authors in genres I didn’t even know I...”Read full review »
W. Mattimoe via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/26/23
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“Love this show so much!!! I look forward to it every week. Brea and Mallory make me laugh out loud. And they have the BEST book recommendations.”
M@gg!3-317 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/17/23
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“My current favorite podcast!”
laurahappily via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/03/23
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“Having just discovered this awesome podcast a week or so ago, I’ve gone back and listened to at least a dozen older episodes on my drives through rural East Tennessee. This is THE place to hear about great books, bibliomania, reading culture, and all your questions about the same. Hosts are...”Read full review »
DanInTennessee via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/31/23
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“Absolutely love this podcast and feel that I’m right in the middle of your discussions. Super relatable and well delivered. Thank you for this weekly highlight!”
Bluexephos2001 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/30/23
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“I love this podcast!! It brings me so much joy and so many books added to my list to read!”
Lizziesass via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/26/23
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“I was a huge reader for years but somewhere between college and having kids I just got out of the habit. This show helped me find my bookish self again. Fun, engaging, inclusive and welcoming to heavy readers and wannabe readers alike.”
LarryHPena via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/25/23
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“I love reading and, as Reading Glasses made me realize, talking about reading! Mallory and Brea are delightful hosts — a must listen for anyone who enjoys reading!”
ness1012 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/24/23
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