TBR Lowdown
Episodes
We Discuss Eileen by Ottessa Moshfegh
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hi Friends. Time for a new episode of TBR Lowdown: We finally read Eileen and get to see what all the fuss is about. Highlights: 🎙 But was...
Our Anticipated 2nd Quarter Frontlist Releases
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hi Friends. Time for a new episode of TBR Lowdown: It’s time to take a look at the frontlist for 2nd quarter and share what we’d like to get our ...
We Discuss Belle Greene by Alexandra Lapierre, translated from the French by Tina Kover
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hi Friends. Time for a new episode of TBR Lowdown: We Discuss Belle Greene by Alexandra Lapierre, translated from the French by Tina Kover. The stor...
Hoarding Books: Authors We Finally Want to Read
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hi Friends. Time for a new episode of TBR Lowdown: There are times when we latch on to an author, for whatever reason, and acquire as many books in t...
We Share Our Favorite Books from 2022!
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hi Friends. Time for a new episode of TBR Lowdown: 2022 was another fantastic reading and we are so excited to share our favorites from the year.&nbs...
We Discuss Our Wives Under the Sea by Julia Armfield, Our December 2022 Book Club Pick
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hi Friends. Time for a new episode of TBR Lowdown: We Discuss Our Wives Under the Sea by Julia Armfield, Our December 2022 Book Club Pick. Highlight...
Reading From Our Shelves: Some Books We Want to Read This Year
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hi Friends. Time for a new episode of TBR Lowdown: We share some of the books we want to read this year from our own shelves. Highlights: 🎙 This...
Back in Her Bonnet—Happy New Year + Reintroduction + What's New with TBR Lowdown
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hi Friends. Time for a new episode of TBR Lowdown: It’s a brand new year, so we take some time to reintroduce ourselves and share what’s new with...
A Look Back at Our 2022 Reading. What We Learned.
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hi Friends. In this episode of TBR Lowdown: We look back at our 2022 reading and chat about what we learned about ourselves and our reading habits.&n...
How and Where to Find Your Book Community
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hi Friends. In this episode of TBR Lowdown: We discuss where to look to find a book community that serves your reader needs. Highlights: 🎙 Many ...
We Discuss You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty by Akwaeke Emezi, Our November Book Club Pick
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hi Friends. In this episode of TBR Lowdown: We Discuss You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty by Akwaeke Emezi, Our November Book Club Pick Highl...
We Discuss Motherthing by Ainslie Hogarth
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hi Friends. In this episode of TBR Lowdown: We buddy-read and discussed Motherthing by Ainslie Hogarth. Sometimes you just need to read a book where...
We Discuss There There by Tommy Orange, Our October Book Club Pick
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hi Friends. In this episode of TBR Lowdown: We Discuss There There by Tommy Orange, Our October Book Club Pick. This is another book we’ve been ta...
Nonfiction November
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hi Friends. In this episode of TBR Lowdown: We share some of the books we’d like to read during Nonfiction November. It’s Nonfiction November an...
We Discuss Woman, Eating: A Literary Vampire Novel by Claire Kohda
07 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hi Friends. In this episode of TBR Lowdown: We buddy-read and discussed Woman, Eating: A Literary Vampire Novel by Claire Kohda. Sometimes you read ...
Winter 22/23 Frontlist Sneak Peek
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hi Friends. In this episode of TBR Lowdown: Let’s see what’s coming out this Winter! We’re getting a taste of what frontlist releases are comi...
We Must Read These Books by End of 2022
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hi Friends. In this episode of TBR Lowdown: We talk about the books we own that we’d really like to read by the end of the year. The end of the ye...
We Discuss The Well of Loneliness by Radclyffe Hall, Our September Book Club Pick
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hi Friends. In this episode of TBR Lowdown: We discuss The Well of Loneliness by Radclyffe Hall, our September book club pick. This is another book ...
We Discuss the Latest Barnes & Noble News
10 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hi Friends. In this episode of TBR Lowdown: We talk about the latest news surrounding Barnes & Noble. Back in August word got out that Barnes &a...
What We Read for Women in Translation Month 2022. Hits and Misses.
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hi Friends. In this episode of TBR Lowdown: We share what we read for Women in Translation month. We look forward to Women in Translation month. It’...
Interview w/ Hugh Ryan, the author of The Women's House of Detention
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hi Friends. In this episode of TBR Lowdown: 🎙 We interview Hugh Ryan, the author of our June book club pick, The Women's House of Detention: A Que...
We Discuss Elena Knows, Our August Book Club Pick
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hi Friends. In this episode of TBR Lowdown: We Discuss Elena Knows, Our August Book Club Pick. If anyone tells you this book is just another mystery...
The Perfect Books for Book Clubs
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hi Friends. In this episode of TBR Lowdown: We give you some book recommendations that are perfect for book club discussions. What’s worse t...
What’s On Our Fall Frontlist Radar?
05 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hi Friends. In this episode of TBR Lowdown: We talk about the Fall frontlist books we’re interested in reading. So far 2022 has been a fantastic yea...
Let’s Talk About ARCs (Advanced Readers Copy)
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hi Friends. In this episode of TBR Lowdown: We have a chat all about ARCs (Advanced Readers Copy). In the bookstagram and booktube communities...
We Discuss Vladimir by Julia May Jonas
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hi Friends. In this episode of TBR Lowdown: We have a discussion about the book Vladimir by Julia May Jonas. Vladimir was one of those books you rea...
We Discuss Just by Looking at Him by Ryan O’Connell
15 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hi Friends. In this episode of TBR Lowdown: 🎙 We Discuss Just by Looking at Him by Ryan O’Connell Just by Looking at Him is one of those books ...
Season 2 Begins, Women in Translation Month + #12Women12Countries
08 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hi Friends. In this episode of TBR Lowdown: Welcome back to Season 2 of the TBR Lowdown podcast! We cannot believe we’ve made it through one year o...
Mid-Year Freakout Tag [Podcast Edition]
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hi Friends. In this episode of TBR Lowdown: We’re halfway through the year, so we thought it would be fun to answer the questions from the booktube...
Summer Frontlist Releases We're Excited to Read
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hi Friends. In this episode of TBR Lowdown: We talk about summer frontlist books we’re excited to read. Summer is here and there are so many inter...
We Discuss The Maleficent Seven, Our May Book Club Pick
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hi Friends. In this episode of TBR Lowdown: We discuss our May book club pick, The Maleficent Seven by Cameron Johnston. This was the perfect book t...
What Makes a Modern Classic?
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hi Friends. In this episode of TBR Lowdown: We talk about modern classics. We thought we’d have a conversation about Modern Classics. What actuall...
Popular Books Y’all Love, but We Hate
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hi Friends. In this episode of TBR Lowdown: We get spicy and talk about popular books we hate. All books can’t be winners right. Sometimes books t...
All About Sad Girl Lit
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hi Friends. In this episode of TBR Lowdown: We talk about Sad Girl lit, what it is, and why we love reading it. We’ve noticed an uptick in the sad...
We Discuss Battle Royale, Our April Book Club Pick
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hi Friends. In this episode of TBR Lowdown: We discuss our April book club pick, Battle Royale by Koushun Takami, translated from the Japanese by Yuj...
We Play Smash or Pass - the Book Edition!
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hi Friends. In this episode of TBR Lowdown: In this episode, we play Smash or Pass! This is a fun little game where we choose books to read for each ...
Queen's Ball Bridgerton Experience, Q1 Fav Books, Book Thrift Shopping
02 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hi Friends. In this episode of TBR Lowdown: In this episode, we went live! Alyssa visited Naomi over the weekend and much fun was had. We give you a ...
WTF YouTube?
25 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hi Friends. In this episode of TBR Lowdown: In this episode, we talk about the YouTube algorithm for bookish channels and the bookstagrammer/booktube...
Publishing Potpourri
18 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hi Friends. In this episode of TBR Lowdown: In this episode, we cover a myriad of topics. We have a chatty conversation about some of the publishing ...
We Discuss Homegoing, Our March Book Club Pick
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hi Friends. In this episode of TBR Lowdown: We discuss our March book club pick, Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi. Yaa Gyasi made quite the impression with he...
A Hella Bookish Conversation
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hi Friends. In this episode of TBR Lowdown: In this episode, we have a very bookish conversation. We were really chatty in this episode and we cover...
Books Coming to a Screen Near You!
28 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hi Friends. In this episode of TBR Lowdown: In this episode, we chat about some of the books being adapted for the screen. Is it us or is Hollywood g...
We discuss The Love Songs of W.E.B. Du Bois
21 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hi Friends. In this episode of TBR Lowdown: In this episode, we discuss The Love Songs of W.E.B. Du Bois by Honoree Fanonne Jeffers. The book world h...
We Discuss Giovanni’s Room, Our February Book Club Pick
14 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hi Friends. In this episode of TBR Lowdown: We discuss our February book club pick, Giovanni’s Room by James Baldwin. James Baldwin is an author we...
It's National Small Press Month
07 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hi Friends. In this episode of TBR Lowdown: March is National Small Press Month and in this episode, we talk about some of the small presses we’ve ...
We Play the 20 Questions Booktube Tag
28 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hi Friends. In this episode of TBR Lowdown: In this episode, we have a little fun and play the 20 Questions book tag from booktube. Every now and then...
We Discuss The Cabinet, Our January Book Club Pick
21 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hi Friends. In this episode of TBR Lowdown: We discuss our January book club pick, The Cabinet by Un-Su Kim (translated from Korean by Sean Lin Halber...
#JanuaryinJapan Reading Wrap-up
14 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hi Friends. In this episode of TBR Lowdown: In this episode, we talk about discovering #JanuaryinJapan and what we read for that challenge. Highlight...
#12Women12Countries Book Recs + BookTok Conversation
07 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hi Friends. In this episode of TBR Lowdown: We’re so excited about the #12Women12Countries yearlong reading challenge we created. We thought it woul...
Can We Get ONE Definition for Dark Academia?
31 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hi Friends. In this episode of TBR Lowdown: 🎙 We discuss dark academia and try to find one solid definition for it. We love reading books in the da...
Our Favorite Books of 2021
24 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hi Friends. In this episode of TBR Lowdown: 🎙 We both had such a great reading year in 2021. Every year our reading experience gets richer and feel...
We Discuss Razorblade Tears by S. A. Cosby
17 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hi Friends. In this episode of TBR Lowdown: 🎙 We discuss Razorblade Tears, our final book club pick of 2021. Highlights: 🎙We chat about the new...
Mini Episode: We Announce our 2022 Reading Plans
14 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hi Friends. In this mini-episode of TBR Lowdown, we announce our reading plans for the year. We invite you to read along with us! Take a listen ...
Backlist Books to Read in 2022
10 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hi Friends. In this episode of TBR Lowdown: 🎙 We love reading backlist books and in this episode, we were more than excited to share some of our fa...
Our Anticipated Reads for 2022
03 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hi Friends. In this episode of TBR Lowdown: 🎙 We are so excited about these books that are coming out this year. We cannot wait to read them. We p...
Retrospective on Podcasting
27 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hi Friends. In this episode of TBR Lowdown: 🎙 We have a lovely discussion about our journey into podcasting. Highlights: 🎙The ONE most importan...
We Chat About End-of-Year Book Lists
20 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hi Friends. In this episode of TBR Lowdown: 🎙 We take a look at a couple of end-of-year book lists and discuss them. Highlights: 🎙We’re shock...
Books We Wish We Could Read Again for the First Time
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hi Friends. In this episode of TBR Lowdown: 🎙 We go down memory lane and share the books we wish we could read again for the first time. Highlight...
We Discuss Empire of Pain w/Jess Owens
06 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hi Friends. In this episode of TBR Lowdown: 🎙 Jess Owens joins us to discuss our November book club pick, Empire of Pain. Highlights: 🎙 Emotion...
BE RADICAL! An Interview w/Akili Nzuri from @ablackmanreading and @booksarepopculture
29 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hi Friends. In this episode of TBR Lowdown: 🎙 We interview fellow bookstagrammer and podcaster Akili Nzuri from @ablackmanreading and @booksarepopc...
An Interview with Rachel Howzell Hall (author of These Toxic Things)
22 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hi Friends. In this episode of TBR Lowdown: 🎙 We interview mystery/crime/thriller author Rachel Howzell Hall. Her novel These Toxic Things is out n...
Let’s Play a Game: ReRead/ReWrite/Burn
15 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hi Friends. In this episode of TBR Lowdown: 🎙 We play a fun game that is an older booktube tag -- ReRead/ReWrite/Burn. This game stumped us, made u...
An Interview with Charles A. Bush (author of Every Variable of Us)
08 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hi Friends. In this episode of TBR Lowdown: 🎙We interview debut author Charles A. Bush. His upcoming book Every Variable of Us comes out on March 1...
Nonfiction November
01 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hi Friends. In this episode of TBR Lowdown: 🎙We talk about nonfiction books we’re thinking about reading this month. Highlights: 🎙We gush ove...
A Chat with Shelbey from Shelbey and the Bookstore
25 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hi Friends. In this episode of TBR Lowdown, Alyssa and Naomi: 🎙Talk with Shelbey from Shelbey and the Bookstore. Highlights: 🎙 Shelbey’s mom...
Auto-buy Authors We Love!
18 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hi Friends. In this episode of TBR Lowdown, Alyssa and Naomi: 🎙We play a game and choose our auto-buy authors. Highlights: 🎙Authors we wish we’...
Chunky Books We Read, Love, and Recommend
11 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hi Friends. In this episode of TBR Lowdown, Alyssa and Naomi: 🎙Chunky books we read, loved, and recommend. Highlights: 🎙The most fun buddy read...
All About Banned Books
04 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hi Friends. In this episode of TBR Lowdown, Alyssa and Naomi: Talk about banned books. Banned Books Week was September 26 - October 2. In this epis...
Bookish Pet Peeves
27 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hi Friends. In this episode of TBR Lowdown, Alyssa and Naomi: We have so many questions and thoughts about the book community to discuss. In this epis...
Yes, Ghost Daddy!
20 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hi Friends! In this episode of TBR Lowdown, Naomi and Alyssa: * Talk about their book options for October aka Spooky Season! October is right around t...
What We Read for Women in Translation Month
13 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hi Friends! In this episode of TBR Lowdown, we: Talk about what we read for Women in Translation Month. ---- Visit the TBR Lowdown website - https://w...
Let's Talk Classics
06 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hi Friends! In this episode of TBR Lowdown, we: * Make an argument for reading classics * Discuss East of Eden by John Steinbeck * Look at the Zora Ca...
July Book Club Picks Chat
30 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hi Friends! In this episode of TBR Lowdown, we chat about: Our July book club picks Fantasy series we’re drowning in Library books and much m...
Bookstagram is Weird and Sometimes Messy
23 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hi Friends! In this episode of TBR Lowdown, we get a little spicy as we discuss: - Messy people on bookstagram - Insensitive book fandoms We also anno...
What the Algorithm?
16 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hi Friends! In episode 2 of TBR Lowdown, we chat with Carmen of Tomes and Textiles. We discuss: Instagram’s latest changes The booktok comm...
Reading Diversely 101
09 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 1 of the TBR Lowdown podcast, Naomi and Alyssa introduce themselves and share what this podcast is all about and what listeners can expect....
And Then She Fell Out Of The Window: Passing by Nella Larsen (part 3)
07 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
That time has come. We discuss the third and final part of Passing by Nella Larsen, and we have thoughts! It's been so fun peeling back the layers of ...
F*cking Clare Kendry! Part Two of Passing by Nella Larsen
31 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Things are heating up in part two and we get all into it in this episode.
Let's Discuss Part One of Passing by Nella Larsen
31 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We begin our deep dive discussion into part one of Passing by Nella Larsen. WHOA! This book may be short, but there is so much to unpack!
Welcome to the Passing Reading Project? An Introduction
25 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Alyssa and Naomi talk about what the Passing Reading Project is and how it all came about. Welcome to the rabbit hole that is this project. We hope yo...