Book Talk, etc.
Book Talk, etc. is a weekly book recommendation podcast hosted by Tina and Hannah, who discuss new releases, TBR shelf picks and themed reading lists. The show has 274 episodes since May 2021, with episodes typically running about an hour. Estimated downloads are roughly 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, implying a host-read rate of about $90 to $630 per episode.
A weekly book show with a loyal, highly rated audience for book-adjacent brands
- Apple Podcasts shows 665 ratings with a 4.7 average, a strong signal of an engaged listener base.
- Weekly episodes of about an hour cover new releases, reading challenges and themed lists.
- The show is commercial-free today, so a host-read mention would stand out from the feed.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, themed list discussion, recurring segment
- Tone
- conversational, enthusiastic
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 50 to 65 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
The description says the show is commercial-free and the funding link points to a Patreon page, with no sponsor mentions found in the last 20 episode titles.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Recent titles cover new releases, subscription boxes and reading themes with no explicit flags in the feed.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.booktalketc.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1568866573 |
| RSS feed | rss.buzzsprout.com/1749254.rss |
Benchmark score: 93 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Tackling the TBR Shelf: Reading Books with Boats on the Cover! | 2026-10-13 | 1 h 2 min |
| Easily Distracted by New Releases + How to Become a Pro at Reader Maxx | 2026-10-06 | 1 h 12 min |
| October Books on the Radar (2026) | 2026-09-29 | 57 min |
| Reading Our Way Through Appalachian Fiction | 2026-09-22 | 58 min |
| Tackling the TBR Shelf - Bookish Subscription Boxes | 2026-09-15 | 1 h 3 min |
| Easily Distracted by New Releases + What Readers Really Want From a Bo | 2026-09-08 | 1 h 7 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 6 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
A book recommendation podcast that's bound to grow your TBR!
About Book Talk, etc.
Book Talk, etc. is a weekly book recommendation podcast hosted by Tina and Hannah, whose handles appear in the feed and the show's publisher field. The show covers new releases, TBR shelf challenges, themed reading lists and book club topics, with 274 episodes since May 2021 and episodes usually running around an hour. The show's website describes it as a book recommendation podcast and links to Instagram, X and a Patreon donation page.
Apple Podcasts lists 665 ratings with a 4.7 average, which suggests a loyal listener base for an independent show. Based on these signals, listeners are estimated to be mostly adults in the United States who read contemporary fiction and enjoy discussing books with others. These demographics are estimates only and are not published by the show.
The feed contains no sponsor mentions, and the show is described as commercial-free. An estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode implies a host-read rate of about $90 to $630 per episode, which suits publishers, bookish subscription boxes and reading accessory brands looking for a targeted book audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Book Talk, etc. can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Book Talk, etc.
How much does Book Talk, etc. charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll would be roughly $90 to $630 per episode. The final price depends on the sponsor's package and the show's terms.
What is Book Talk, etc. about?
Book Talk, etc. is a weekly book recommendation podcast covering new releases, TBR shelf challenges, themed reading lists and book discussions. Episodes typically run about an hour.
How do I contact Book Talk, etc. about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.
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