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What Ya Reading?

Jay Braggs

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Frequency: 1 episode/7d. Total Eps: 37

Tune in weekly as host Jay connects with fellow book enthusiasts to chat about their latest reads, the topics that fuel their book obsession, and all the things that keep them glued to those pages.

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34. Reading with Buddies + Fantasy Favs

Monday, August 26, 2024 • Duration 01:18:46

In today's episode Jay is sitting down with fellow Booksagrammer Shonna to chat about the joy of buddy reading. Shonna is an avid reader with the preferred genres of fantasy, romance, and dark academia and participates in several buddy reads monthly.

Tune in to hear their thoughts on how buddy reading and getting different perspectives enhances the reader experience. Shonna also gives fantasy book recommendations for all types of readers.

What we talked about:

Episode intro 00:00
Guest intro 0:58
Reading from your TBR 8:37
Current reads 16:16
Reading with others 21:41
Budding reading Lore of the Wilds 38:18
Giving authors second chances 42:29
Fantasy favorites and recommendations 50:41
Lightning Round - There's a book for that 1:07:45
Final Thoughts 1:16:51

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33. Reading Dark Romance and Books With Spice

Monday, August 19, 2024 • Duration 01:22:53

In today's episode, Jay is sitting down with fellow Bookstagrammer and dark romance lover, Yaniris. They are chatting about reading romance books with dark and spicy themes.

Tune in to hear them talk about how to identify potentially triggering content and books they suggest for all types of readers.

Due to the subject matter, this episode is intended for mature audiences (18+). The subjects, books, and themes mentioned in this episode could be potentially triggering for some listeners.

What we talked about:

Episode intro 00:00
Episode content warning 0:55
Guest intro and current reads 1:59
Being a mood reader vs. planned reader 8:10
Thoughts on what dark romance 10:53
Reading why-choose romances 17:51
Genre favorites 28:37
Balancing trigger warnings 31:11
Exploring the term "dark romance" 34:07
Are all dark romances full of smut? 43:14
Reading retellings, paranormal, and monster romances 48:15
Lightning Round - There's a book for that 1:12:40
Final Thoughts 1:21:04

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25. Reading Romance + Why We LOVE Love Stories

Monday, May 20, 2024 • Duration 01:05:37

If you are a lover of romance, or looking to read more from the genre, then this episode is for you. Today Jay is sitting down with fellow Bookstagrammer Niah to chat about their shared love of romance books. Tune in to hear them discuss what attracted them to the genre, their favorite books, and what authors they can't get enough of!

What we talked about:

Episode intro 00:00

Guest intro and current reads 1:28

Requesting and reading ARCs 8:00

Books that sparked Niah's love of romance 12:14

Reading young adult romances 13:39

Romance elements that we love 21:28

Discussion on tropes 31:37

Reading based on your mood and vibes 39:10

BIPOC romance authors 41:36

Romance book recommendations 46:24

Niah's Etsy store 54:54

Lightning round - There's a book for that 58:56

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24. Reading From New Authors + Exploring Indie Books

Monday, May 13, 2024 • Duration 01:08:55

In today's episode, Jay is sitting down with fellow Bookstagrammer Bianca to chat about exploring new and indie authors. Tune in to hear how Bianca has discovered new favorite books and her passion for sharing works from indie authors.

What we talked about:

Episode intro 00:00
Guest intro and current reads 1:59
Our reading taste 8:51
Exploring the library 15:58
Exploring different types of authors and reading ARCs 17:52
Finding similar and indie authors 26:36
Reading epic fantasies 34:36
Bianca's reason for starting a Bookstagram 42:13
New favorite authors 48:22
Final book recommendations 51:49
Lightning Round - There's a book for that 54:06
Final Thoughts 01:06:28

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23. Reading Books Over 500 Pages + Long Series Recommendations

Monday, May 6, 2024 • Duration 01:20:00

Around here we like thick books (books over 500 pages). But if you aren't used to reading books of that size, they can be a little intimidating.

In today's episode, Jay is sitting down with Bookstagrammer Stephany to chat about reading books with large page counts. Tune in to hear them talk about why they love thick books, how they approach reading them, and books they'd suggest picking up.

Also - There is an exciting announcement coming soon. Be sure to join the email list to be the first to hear the news.

What we talked about:

Episode intro 00:00
Guest intro and current reads 1:10
Wanting to see older and diverse protagonists in books 8:10
Reading books with large page counts 13:07
What is considered a thick book 30:38
Thick books and series 36:24
The Shadowhunter Series by Cassandra Clare 49:39
Other book recommendations 53:40
Annotating and our reading styles 57:24
Lightning Round - There's a book for that 01:08:59
Final Thoughts 01:15:44

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22. Reading & Collecting Special Editions + Book Aesthetics

Monday, April 29, 2024 • Duration 01:22:53

In today's episode, Jay is joined by fellow Bookstagrammer Amber and they're chatting about the joy of collecting special edition books.

Tune in to learn how Amber started building her collection and tips on how you can start adding copies of your favorite books to your personal library.

Also - There is an exciting announcement coming soon. Be sure to join the email list to be the first to hear the news.

What we talked about:

Intro and announcement 00:00
Guest intro and current reads 1:35
Taking aesthetically pleasing book photos 10:37
Collecting special editions + styling your shelves 15:43
Special edition book boxes 22:45
The lack of diversity in the industry 28:34
Finding special editions online 37:12
How to get started with collecting special editions 43:51
Book journaling 54:19
Lightning Round - There's a book for that 01:08:57

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21. Reading Hood Feminism + Our Thoughts On The Movement

Monday, April 15, 2024 • Duration 53:35

In today's episode, you'll be listening to a buddy-read discussion on Hood Feminism by Mikki Kendall. This book addresses the blind spots within the feminist movement.

Tune in to hear Jay and the other book club members chat about their thoughts on this book, what they learned, and the impression it left on them.

What we talked about:

Intro 00:00
First impressions of the book 1:31
Our thoughts on feminism and the book 4:14
Where we think feminism is today 13:32
The importance of knowing history 24:08
Discussion about history and what we felt the book lacked 28:35
Discussion on what our parents taught us about race and history 40:41
Our star rating 49:31

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20. Reading Books That You Enjoy & How To Find Them

Monday, April 8, 2024 • Duration 50:57

Do you ever feel like you're on a never-ending quest for the perfect read? And that "popular" books don't always live up to the hype? We know that feeling all too well.

Today Jay is sitting down with fellow Bookstagrammer Kina to talk about how to discover your unique reading taste. Tune in to hear them discuss their reading preferences and share tips to help you find new books that you'll love.

What we talked about:

About today's episode 00:00
Guest intro and current reads 2:38
Finding your reading taste 7:21
Sharing negative book reviews 20:17
Utilizing the library 23:03
Kina's reading style 25:21
Books that surprised Kina 32:39
Tips for figuring out your reading taste 38:38
Book recommendations from Kina 44:22
Lightning Round - There's A Book For That 45:49

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19. Reading Black Thriller & Horror Novels

Monday, April 1, 2024 • Duration 01:11:09

This week on What Ya Reading? we're jumping into the exciting and sometimes tense world of Black horror and thriller novels. Jay sat down fellow Bookstagrammer Chanel to chat about some of the books they've been loving in this genre.

They also chat about what attracts them to the horror and thriller genre and the elements they look for when picking up these books.

What we talked about:

About today's episode 00:00
Guest intro and current reads 1:37
What attracts us to Black horror and thriller novels 6:25
Recent Black thriller and horror reads 9:59
The connection between dark academia and thrillers 20:50
Going into books blind (without reading the synopsis) 28:56
Other Black thrillers and horror recommendations 31:52
Reading gothic books 37:11
Other BIPOC book thriller recommendations 44:36
Our desire to share diverse book options online 48:15
Lighting Round - There's A Book For That 57:49

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18. Reading for Spiritual & Mental Growth

Monday, March 25, 2024 • Duration 01:04:08

Sometimes a book makes you feel seen. In today's episode, Jay is sitting down with her friend Leah to talk about The Garden Within by Anita Phillips; a book that connects nature, science, and spirituality.

Tune in to hear them chat about their main takeaways from the book and how it made them both feel seen. They also talk about the concept of being the "strong woman" and the pressure to continue to "just keep moving forward".

What we talked about:

Episode intro - 00:00
Guest and topic intro - 1:56
Book setup - 10:10
First impression of the book - 20:20
The practice of "just keep moving forward" - 25:43
The integration of science, nature, and spirituality - 41:26
The struggle of being the "strong woman" - 42:02
Lighting round game - There's A Book For That - 55:45

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