Reading Glasses Podcast

Reading Glasses

Brea Grant and Mallory O'Meara
Want to learn how to make the most of your reading life? Join Brea Grant and Mallory O’Meara every week as they discuss tips and tricks for reading better! Listeners will learn how to vanquish their To-Be-Read piles, get pointers on organizing their bookshelves and hear reviews on the newest reading gadgets. Brea and Mallory also offer advice on bookish problems. How do you climb out of a reading slump? How do you support authors while still getting books on the cheap? Where do you hide the bodies of the people who won’t stop talking while you’re trying to read? Mallory and Brea engage in a weekly discussion geared towards all kinds of book lovers -- no matter what you read or how you read it.
Ep 460 - Ask Not What You Can Do For Reading - Why Do We Read?
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.
Apr 30
42 min
Ep 459 - Do You Have Bad Taste in Books?
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.
Apr 23
47 min
BONUS Teaser - Reading Our Secret Book Journals!
Brea and Mallory go through their old secret book journals!
Apr 21
10 min
Casters on Casters: Jordan Morris and Mallory O'Meara
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.
Apr 20
21 min
Ep 458 - Mostly Vibes - What We Picture When We Read
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.
Apr 16
40 min
Ep 457 - Introduction to the Show + Retired Book Hall of Fame!
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.
Apr 9
40 min
Ep 456 - Most Anticipated for March and April!
Brea and Mallory talk about their most anticipated books for the start of spring.
Apr 2
43 min
Ep 455 - Hot Tips for ADHD Readers + Pirate/Treasure Hunting Rex!
Brea and Mallory give out tips for ADHD readers and recommend pirate/treasure hunting books.
Mar 26
35 min
Ep - 454 - Solving All Your Book Club Drama with Chelsea Stardust!
Brea and Mallory have a special mega episode this week, solving all your book club dilemmas with special guest Chelsea Stardust!
Mar 19
1 hr 8 min
Ep 453 - Permission to Read - Why We Love Readathons
Brea and Mallory tick off another box on the 2026 Reading Glasses Challenge: participate in a readathon!
Mar 12
28 min
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