Reading Glasses

Brea and Mallory reveal the secrets of talking about books on the internet. Plus, they solve a problem about a page falling out of a book you borrowed, and recommend ocean-centric books for an aquarium book club

Transcribed - Published: 28 May 2026

Brea and Mallory talk about their most anticipated books for May and June. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!

Transcribed - Published: 21 May 2026

Brea and Mallory tick off another box on the 2026 Reading Glasses Challenge: give an author a second chance. Plus, they test out Briarwick candles, and give tips for when you space out during audiobooks.

Transcribed - Published: 14 May 2026

Brea and Mallory talk about the pros and cons of multitasking while reading. Plus Mike Chen!

Transcribed - Published: 7 May 2026

Brea and Mallory talk about why they read! Plus, they give advice on figuring out if a book is not for you or it’s just a bad audiobook narrator, and recommend books about religion gone wrong.

Transcribed - Published: 30 April 2026

Brea and Mallory debate whether or not they have bad taste in books. Plus, they debate the ethics of selling used books, and recommend romances where the protagonists swap bodies.

Transcribed - Published: 23 April 2026

Brea and Mallory go through their old secret book journals!

Transcribed - Published: 21 April 2026

It's MaxFunDrive. And here, for the first time, we give you an exclusive look (well, listen) at the craft of podcasting: presenting Casters on Casters. In this episode, Mallory O'Meara (Reading Glasses & Reading Smut), and Jordan Morris (Free with Ads & Jordan, Jesse, Go!) improvise a musical number, sing the praises of one another, and Yes, AND...with one another. It's a hilarious conversation with a few life lessons sprinkled in. If this glamorous, in-depth journey into what makes your favorite hosts tick inspires you, support them by joining as a member at maximumfun.org/join. Edited by Jesus Ambrosio and Produced by Laura Swisher for Maximum Fun.

Transcribed - Published: 20 April 2026

Brea and Mallory talk about what they picture when they read! Plus, they debate who should check out large print books from the library, and recommend compelling middle grade books.

Transcribed - Published: 16 April 2026

Brea and Mallory explain…Reading Glasses! For new listeners, here’s a breakdown of the show. For veteran listeners, they explain the root of longtime jokes and name all their retired book recommendations.

Transcribed - Published: 9 April 2026

Brea and Mallory talk about their most anticipated books for the start of spring.

Transcribed - Published: 2 April 2026

Brea and Mallory give out tips for ADHD readers and recommend pirate/treasure hunting books.

Transcribed - Published: 26 March 2026

Brea and Mallory have a special mega episode this week, solving all your book club dilemmas with special guest Chelsea Stardust!

Transcribed - Published: 19 March 2026

Brea and Mallory tick off another box on the 2026 Reading Glasses Challenge: participate in a readathon!

Transcribed - Published: 12 March 2026

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

Transcribed - Published: 5 March 2026

Mallory and Brea discuss the term “well-read” with special guest Rebecca Schinsky, chief of staff at Bookriot!

Transcribed - Published: 26 February 2026

Brea and Mallory tick off a box on the 2026 Reading Glasses Challenge: read a genre or subgenre you’ve never tried! Plus, they talk about how to figure out which bookstores to support, and recommend literary fiction for SFF readers.

Transcribed - Published: 19 February 2026

Brea and Mallory debate length of time read vs books read as a metric for tracking your reading. Plus, they solve a book tech problem about library eBooks, and discuss putting spicy romance in Little Free Libraries.

Transcribed - Published: 12 February 2026

Brea and Mallory discuss whether or not you can be too critical with books. Plus, they talk about what to do with dust jackets and recommend books that are out in mass market paperback.

Transcribed - Published: 5 February 2026

Brea and Mallory tick off the first box on the 2026 Reading Glasses Challenge: read a queernorm book! Plus they give advice on scheduling library holds, and recommend queer hockey books.

Transcribed - Published: 29 January 2026

Brea and Mallory debate whether you should lie in your book tracker. Plus, they test out a wooden book stand and recommend books with complex political systems.

Transcribed - Published: 22 January 2026

Brea and Mallory discuss their most anticipated books for the start of 2026! Plus, they talk to Danika Ellis from Book Riot about their 2026 Read Harder Challenge!

Transcribed - Published: 15 January 2026

Brea and Mallory discuss how they’re tracking books in the new year!

Transcribed - Published: 8 January 2026

Brea and Mallory choose their new year’s reader resolutions! Plus, they give advice on what to do when reading makes you sleepy.

Transcribed - Published: 1 January 2026

Brea and Mallory wrap up their year in reading. Plus, they reveal the 2026 Reading Glasses (Glasses) Challenge!

Transcribed - Published: 18 December 2025

Brea and Mallory pick their best books of the year!

Transcribed - Published: 11 December 2025

Brea and Mallory pick their favorite book covers of 2025. Plus they interview Alonso Duralde about his new Christmas movie book, and give ideas for gifts for ereaders.

Transcribed - Published: 4 December 2025

Brea and Mallory discuss what goes into making a best-of book list. Plus, they interview Meredith Borders from Fangoria about their new book, and recommend immersive books.

Transcribed - Published: 27 November 2025

Brea and Mallory debate whether or not your wheelhouse can be too big. Plus, they list libraries that give out of country cards, and recommend books that will metaphorically punch you in the stomach.

Transcribed - Published: 20 November 2025

Brea and Mallory discuss their favorite establishments in books! Plus, they review StoryTerra and solve a reader problem about which library to use.

Transcribed - Published: 13 November 2025

Brea and Mallory name their most anticipated books for November and December! Plus, they interview the filmmaker behind the new documentary The Librarians, Kim A. Snyder.

Transcribed - Published: 6 November 2025

Brea and Mallory recommend horror novels with human monsters for Halloween! Plus they interview Glasser favorite Alma Katsu about her new book FIEND.

Transcribed - Published: 30 October 2025

Brea and Mallory discuss how specific writing styles can make or break a book. Plus, they solve a reader problem about reading in public, and recommend novels about banned books

Transcribed - Published: 23 October 2025

Brea and Mallory tick off another box on the 2025 Reading Glasses Challenge: read an epistolary book! Plus, they discuss the change in Libby’s suspend hold system that has Glassers in a tizzy, and solve a reader problem about wrist pain.

Transcribed - Published: 16 October 2025

Brea and Mallory give out tips on improving your reading focus! Plus, they test out the new app Focus Friend, and interview long time friend of the show Adam Sockel about his new book.

Transcribed - Published: 9 October 2025

Brea and Mallory discuss a new way to sort out your dumped books, give advice for reluctant book dumpers, and recommend sister books.

Transcribed - Published: 2 October 2025

Brea and Mallory tick off another box on the 2025 Reading Glasses Challenge: read a book with a two person book club! Plus, they solve a problem about putting damaged books in a Little Free Library, and recommend books set in Scotland but NOT Edinburgh.

Transcribed - Published: 25 September 2025

Brea and Mallory talk about how to age up your reading tastes from YA to adult (and if you should bother!). Plus Becky Spratford and WHY I LOVE HORROR!

Transcribed - Published: 18 September 2025

Brea and Mallory talk about reading signed books and debate how precious you need to be with them. Plus, they review Book Beau book covers and discuss how much protection books really need.

Transcribed - Published: 11 September 2025

Brea and Mallory talk about their most anticipated books for September and October!

Transcribed - Published: 4 September 2025

Brea and Mallory talk about 2025 books they think are underrated! Plus, they talk about what to do if you don’t like an audiobook narrator, and recommend reluctant love stories.

Transcribed - Published: 28 August 2025

Brea and Mallory debate about gifting books to nonreaders. Plus, they give advice on when you receive a book gift you don’t want, and recommend locked room mysteries!

Transcribed - Published: 21 August 2025

Brea and Mallory tick off another box on the 2025 Reading Glasses Challenge: read a honker! Plus, they offer advice about attending specialty book events, and recommend books that feature loving friends and family!

Transcribed - Published: 14 August 2025

Brea and Mallory discuss jailbreaking ereaders, figure out when to look at the photo section of a celebrity memoir, and recommend funny sci fi.

Transcribed - Published: 7 August 2025

Brea and Mallory recommend books for every mood.

Transcribed - Published: 31 July 2025

Brea and Mallory discuss problems with book marketing, plus they solve a book tech question about letting your friends borrow books, and recommend books about moms on adventures.

Transcribed - Published: 24 July 2025

Brea and Mallory tick off another box on the 2025 Reading Glasses Challenge: read a book slowly! Plus, they test out a stretchy bookmark and recommend scary books with no body horror.

Transcribed - Published: 17 July 2025

Brea and Mallory do a mid-year reading goals check in, plus an extra special interview with G from Book Roast, the creator of CAWPILE!

Transcribed - Published: 10 July 2025

Brea and Mallory pick their favorite books of the year…so far. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!

Transcribed - Published: 3 July 2025

Brea and Mallory go through their most anticipated books for July and August. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!

Transcribed - Published: 26 June 2025