Reading Glasses

Casters on Casters: Jordan Morris and Mallory O'Meara

20 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Ep 458 - Mostly Vibes - What We Picture When We Read

16 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Ep 457 - Introduction to the Show + Retired Book Hall of Fame!

09 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Brea and Mallory explain…Reading Glasses! For new listeners, here’s a breakdown of the show. For veteran listeners, they explain the root of longt...

Ep 456 - Most Anticipated for March and April!

02 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Brea and Mallory talk about their most anticipated books for the start of spring. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! THE BIG GIANT LI...

Ep 455 - Hot Tips for ADHD Readers + Pirate/Treasure Hunting Rex!

26 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Brea and Mallory give out tips for ADHD readers and recommend pirate/treasure hunting books. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Readi...

Ep - 454 - Solving All Your Book Club Drama with Chelsea Stardust!

19 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

Ep 453 - Permission to Read - Why We Love Readathons

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Brea and Mallory tick off another box on the 2026 Reading Glasses Challenge: participate in a readathon! Plus, they give tips on finding novellas and ...

Ep 452 - Escapist Book Rex!

05 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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. Em...

Ep 451 - Being Well Read with Rebecca Schinsky!

26 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Mallory and Brea discuss the term “well-read” with special guest Rebecca Schinsky, chief of staff at Bookriot! Plus, they recommend fiction books ...

Ep 450 - Read a Genre You’ve Never Tried!

19 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 fig...

Ep 449 - A Better Metric for Book Tracking?

12 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 eB...

Ep 448 - Can You Be Too Critical of a Book?

05 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 tha...

Ep 447 - Queernorm Books and How to Schedule Library Holds!

29 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 hold...

Ep 446 - Should You Lie in Your Book Journal?

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 politica...

Ep 445 - Most Anticipated for January and February + Danika from Book Riot!

15 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 Hard...

Ep 444 - New Year Book Tracking!

08 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Brea and Mallory discuss how they’re tracking books in the new year! Plus, they go over their CAWPILEs from 2025, and test out a bookish candle. Ema...

Ep 443 - 2026 New Year’s Reader Resolutions!

01 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

Ep 442 - Yearly Reading Wrap Up + 2026 Challenge Reveal!

18 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

Ep 441 - Best Books of the Year 2025!

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Brea and Mallory pick their best books of the year! Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreThe R...

Ep 440 - Best Book COVERS of the Year + Alonso Duralde!

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 gi...

Ep 439 - How to Make a Best of List + Meredith from Fangoria!

27 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 reco...

Ep 438 - What’s the Ideal Wheelhouse Size?

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 t...

Ep 437 - So Many Magical Cafes - Our Favorite Establishments in Books!

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

Ep 436 - Most Anticipated for November & December + THE LIBRARIANS!

06 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

Ep 435 - Human Monsters + Alma Katsu!

30 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

Ep 434 - How to Find the Perfect Writing Style for Your Brain

23 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 recommen...

Ep 433 - Epistolary Novels and Upsetting Libby Changes!

16 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 suspe...

Ep 432 - Hot Tips for Focusing on Reading + Adam Sockel!

09 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 sh...

Ep 431 - Did Not Finish Books Vs Not Right Now Books

02 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

Ep 430 - The Easiest Type of Book Club + Wet Books

25 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Ep 429 - Aging Up Your Book Taste + Becky Spratford!

18 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Brea and Mallory talk about how to age up your reading tastes from YA to adult (and if you should bother!). Plus, they have Becky Spratford on to disc...

Ep 428 - Signed Copies and Protective Covers - How Precious Should You Be With Your Books?

11 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Ep 427 - Most Anticipated Books for September and October!

04 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Brea and Mallory talk about their most anticipated books for September and October! Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses...

Ep 426 - The Most Underrated Books of the Year

28 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 reco...

Ep 425 - Should You Gift Books to Nonreaders?

21 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 lock...

Ep 424 - Honk Honk - Reading Really Long Books

14 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Brea and Mallory tick off another box on the 2025 Reading Glasses Challenge: read a honker! Plus, they offer advice about attending specialty book eve...

Ep 423 - Is Jailbreaking Your eReader Worth It?

07 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

Ep 422 - Books for Every Mood!

31 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Brea and Mallory recommend books for every mood. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreLinks -R...

Ep 421 - Avocados are Romantasy: How to Avoid Bad Book Marketing

24 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

Ep 420 - Digesting Books Forrest Gump Style - Reading Slowly!

17 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Ep 419 - Mid-Year Goal Check in and G from Book Roast Talks CAWPILE!

10 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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! Email us at rea...

Ep 418 - Best Books of the Year Halftime Show!

03 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

Ep 417 - Anticipated Books for July and August!

26 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

Ep 416 - Fooled by Blondes - Best and Worst Tropes

19 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Brea and Mallory talk about their favorite - and most hated - book tropes. Plus, they discuss the origin of the word paperback, and recommend books fo...

Ep 415 - How Tall is that Ship? Journey Books + Madeleine Roux!

12 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Brea and Mallory recommend books about journeys! Plus they interview Madeleine Roux and solve a reader problem about getting triggered by books. Email...

Ep 414 - Book Buying vs Book Reading - Different Hobbies!

05 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Brea and Mallory discuss how book buying and book reading are different hobbies. Plus, they try a reader color quiz, and recommend queer romantasy. Em...

Ep 413 - Award Winning Books and Reading Grease

29 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Brea and Mallory tick off another box on the 2025 Reading Glasses Challenge - read an award winning book by an author of color! Plus, they test out a ...

Ep 412 - Do You Need a TBR? TBR Tips!

22 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Brea and Mallory give tips on making a TBR list. Plus, they solve a book tech problem about an ex having access to your Libby account, and recommend s...

Ep 411 - Authors Are Like Spiders - Tips for Author Interactions and Plot Driven Rex!

15 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Brea and Mallory give tips on interacting with authors in person, test out a bookish candle, and recommend plot driven books to keep your attention. E...

Ep 410 - Facts for Parties - Science Books for the Reading Glasses Challenge!

08 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Brea and Mallory tick off another box on the 2025 Reading Glasses Challenge - read a science book! Plus, they solve a problem about getting a library ...

Ep 409 - Most Anticipated Books for May and June + Cures for Book Hangovers!

01 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Brea and Mallory talk about their most anticipated books for May and June! Plus, they give out book hangover cures. Email us at readingglassespodcast ...

Ep 408 - Self Imposed Book Rules and Romance Ratings!

24 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Brea and Mallory discuss self imposed book rules, test out a romance rating website, and solve a problem about tracking a book with two authors. Email...

Ep 407 - How to Protect Libraries From Fascism + Bookshop eBooks!

17 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Brea and Mallory talk about what you can do to protect libraries! Plus, they discuss Bookshop ebooks and recommend books about being in love with your...

Ep 406 - Dumb Butts - Pick a Book Based on the Title!

10 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Brea and Mallory tick off a box on the 2025 Reading Glasses Challenge: pick a book based on the title. Plus, they solve a problem about reading graphi...

Ep 405 - Spring Book Rex + Book Tattoos from Trash Baby Authors

03 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Brea and Mallory recommend spring books! Plus, they test out cork bookmarks and solve a problem about bookish tattoos from authors who turned out to b...

Ep 404 - The Best and Worst Reading Snacks

27 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

To celebrate MaxFunDrive 2025, Brea and Mallory do some scientific research and find the best and worst reading snacks. Email us at readingglassespodc...

Ep 403 - Can You Beat Mallory in Book Trivia?

20 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s MaxFunDrive 2025! To celebrate, see if you can beat Mallory in book trivia! Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses ...

Bonus Content Sample - MORE AMA!

19 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sample our bonus content! Every year during the Maximum Fun drive, we do a bonus episode and in this one, we get personal with an AMA. To hear the ent...

Ep 402 - The Oldest Book on Your TBR + Rex for Grandmas!

13 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Brea and Mallory tick off a box on the 2025 Reading Glasses Challenge: read the book that’s been on your TBR the longest! Plus, they solve a TBR pro...

Ep 401 - Hot Genre Alert - Queernorm Books!

06 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Brea and Mallory have a Hot Genre Alert for queernorm books! Plus, they review a water bottle carrier and solve a problem about ordering books in the ...

Ep 400 - Our Favorite Books of ALL TIME + AMA to Celebrate 400 Episodes!

27 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Brea and Mallory celebrate 400 EPISODES with a list of their favorite books of all time, and questions from Glassers!  Email us at readingglassespodc...

Ep 399 - How to Get into History Books + Daughter of Daring!

20 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Brea and Mallory talk about history books to celebrate Daughter of Daring! Plus, they test out a candle warmer and solve a reader problem about pre-or...

Ep 398 - Library Newsletter and Helping Picky Readers

13 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Brea and Mallory tick off the first box on the 2025 Reading Glasses Challenge: sign up for a library newsletter! Plus, they solve a problem about pick...

Ep 397 - How To Write a Book Review

06 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Brea and Mallory talk about how to write a good book review! Plus, they review a projector for ebooks, and recommend books where the protagonist is pa...

Ep 396 - Most Anticipated Books for the Start of 2025 + Clay McLeod Chapman!

30 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Brea and Mallory discuss their most anticipated books for the start of 2025, and interview Clay McLeod Chapman about his new book WAKE UP AND OPEN YOU...

Ep 395 - Tracking Your Reading with Traci Thomas!

23 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Brea and Mallory discuss how they’re tracking their reading in 2025, and solve a reader problem about a little free library. And they do it all with...

Ep 394 - How to Handle Book Snobs

16 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Brea and Mallory talk about how to deal with book snobs! Plus, they test out those snack trays for Stanley Cups to see if they’re good for reading, ...

Ep 393 - Why 3 Star Reads Are Important

09 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Brea and Mallory discuss whether three star reads are good for your literary life! Plus, they solve a problem about a harmful book in a library, and r...

Ep 392 - 2025 Reader Resolutions!

02 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Brea and Mallory talk about their 2025 reader resolutions, and how they did on 2024’s. Plus, they deliver a ruling on whether you’re responsible f...

Ep 391 - Best Books of 2024!

26 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Brea and Mallory pick their top books of the year! Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreSponso...

Ep 390 - 2024 Challenge Wrap Up + Next Year’s Challenge!

19 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Brea and Mallory do their 2024 reading wrap up! Plus, they announce the 2025 Reading Glasses Challenge! Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot...

Ep 389 - Non-Numerical Reading Goals for the New Year!

12 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Brea and Mallory recommend non-numerical reading goals. Plus, they test out a bookish gift kit and recommend audiobooks for boyfriends. Email us at re...

Ep 388 - Are Cozy Books Brat?

05 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Brea and Mallory tick off the last box on the 2024 Reading Glasses Challenge - read a cozy book! Plus, they test out a romance challenge and solve a p...

Ep 387 - December Most Anticipated Books!

28 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Brea and Mallory reveal their last anticipated books episode for 2024! Plus, they test out the Boox eReader and settle a debate about Audible Original...

Ep 386 - Fable + Are Social Media Apps Worth It?

21 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Brea and Mallory test out Fable and decide whether bookish social media apps are worth using. Plus, they recommend books with folklorist protagonists ...

Ep 385 - Picking a Book Based on the Cover + Bookish Candles!

14 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Brea and Mallory tick off another box on the 2024 Reading Glasses Challenge - pick a book based on the cover. Plus, they test a bookish candle and rec...

Ep 384 - How Long Should You Keep a Book on Your TBR?

07 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Brea and Mallory talk about books that have been on their TBRs for a long time and why they keep them there. Plus, they recommend graphic novels and s...

Ep 383 - Holiday Reads and Help for Mood Readers!

31 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Brea and Mallory tick off another box on the 2024 Reading Glasses Challenge - read a book about a holiday during that holiday! Plus, they test out a b...

Ep 382 - Monsters and Demons + Tips on Recommending Books!

24 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Halloween! Brea and Mallory recommend books about monsters and demons, plus they test out a book stand for bed reading and give out tips on book...

Ep 381 - Book Hangover Cures + Tom Ryan!

17 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Brea and Mallory talk about book hangovers and how to cure them! Plus, they interview Tom Ryan about his new mystery book and recommend enticing books...

Ep 380 - Is This Book Buzzy or a Modern Classic?

10 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Brea and Mallory debate at what point a buzzy book evolves into a modern classic. Plus, they solve a problem about book dumping and recommend books se...

Ep 379 - Mo’ Book Clubs, Mo’ Problems

03 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Brea and Mallory dive into another edition of solving book club problems! Plus, they recommend books set in restaurants or breweries. Email us at read...

Ep 378 - Autumn’s Hottest Books!

26 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Brea and Mallory name their most anticipated books for October and November! Plus, they discuss a book tech problem about ex libris stickers. Email us...

Ep 377 - How to Find Someone Reading the Same Book as You

19 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Brea and Mallory talk about finding people who are reading the same book as you! Plus, they test out some annotation tabs, and recommend space operas....

Ep 376 - Gay and Spooky - Queer Horror Rex!

12 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Brea and Mallory recommend queer horror for spooky season! Plus, they discuss the best book carts, and solve a problem about learning smutty vocabular...

Ep 375 - Sexy Spreadsheets - Testing the CAWPILE System

05 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Brea and Mallory test out the CAWPILE rating system! Plus, they settle a debate about sleep reading and if it counts, and recommend books based on fav...

Ep 374 - The Best Book Rating Systems + Huge News!

29 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Brea and Mallory talk about book rating systems. Which one is the best? Plus, they solve a problem about seasonal book slumps and recommend audiobooks...

Ep 373 - Top Glasser Books of the 21st Century!

22 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Brea and Mallory talk about the Top Glasser Books of the 21st Century list! Plus, they solve a problem about picking a book for a book club, and recom...

Ep 372 - So Much Sand - Favorite Summer Books!

15 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Brea and Mallory recommend their favorite books set during summer! Plus, they solve a book tech problem about searching inside audiobooks, and debate ...

Ep 371 - Stop Picking Up the Wrong Books!

08 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Brea and Mallory talk about the warning signs that you’re picking the wrong books! Plus, they give tips on making your book float, and recommend rom...

Ep 370 - A New Fake World - Reading Appeal Factors

01 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Brea and Mallory tick off a box on the 2024 Reading Glasses Challenge - figure out your reading appeal factors! Plus, they solve a problem about figur...

Ep 369 - Most Anticipated Books for August and September!

25 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Brea and Mallory talk about their most anticipated books for August and September, test out coaster bookmarks, and give advice for people who hate har...

Ep 368 - Dealing With Bad Book Opinions with Jordan Morris!

18 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Brea and Mallory have special guest Jordan Morris on the show to talk about how to deal with people’s bad book opinions, test out reading on the TV,...

Ep 367 - Worms for Pencils and All the Types of Fantasy!

11 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Brea and Mallory discuss all the different types of fantasy, test out a book pillow, and recommend feminist horror that isn’t gory. Email us at read...

Ep 366 - Reading Buzzy Books and Cone Fingers

04 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Brea and Mallory tick off a box on the 2024 Reading Glasses Challenge - read a buzzy book from this year! Plus, they test out spinner rings for readin...

Ep 365 - Can You Convert a Non-Reader? Plus Jeremy Lambert!

27 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Brea and Mallory discuss converting nonreaders, interview writer Jeremy Lambert, and recommend fantasy books that deal with grief. Email us at reading...

Ep 364 - Best Books of the Year Halftime Show!

20 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

Ep 363 - Books Set in a Country You’ve Never Been To + Book Muscles!

13 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Brea and Mallory tick off a box on the 2024 Reading Glasses challenge: read a book set in a country you’ve never been to. Plus, talk about how to ge...

Ep 362 - Gateway Fantasy Rex! Plus Honker Reading Tips

06 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Brea and Mallory recommend gateway fantasy books, talk about using multiple book tracking apps, and answer a question about reading honkers. Email us ...

Ep 361 - Ep 361 - How to Budget Your Book Money + Alonso Duralde & Hollywood Pride!

30 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Brea and Mallory talk about budgeting your book money! Plus, they interview fellow MaxFunyun Alonso Duralde about his new book Hollywood Pride, and so...