Show Notes

Season 2: Episode 1 1:Most Anticipated New Books to Read This Spring
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Season 2: Episode 1 1:Most Anticipated New Books to Read This Spring

In this episode, LaShawn dives into her most anticipated book releases for the spring, discussing a variety of genres and themes, including historical fiction, thrillers, and contemporary romance. LaShawn also reflects on her current read and her plans for creating a personal library at home. Books from this episode The Dream Hotel by Laila Lalami…

Season 2: Episode 10: Listener Request: Why I Switched to The StoryGraph
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Season 2: Episode 10: Listener Request: Why I Switched to The StoryGraph

In this episode of Pouring Over Books, LaShawn discusses her experiences with book tracking platforms, particularly comparing Goodreads and StoryGraph. She shares her journey of transitioning to StoryGraph, highlighting its features and benefits, especially for readers who enjoy tracking their reading habits. LaShawn also reflects on her current reads, bookstore experiences, and the importance of…

Season 2 Episode 9: February Reads and March Releases on my Radar
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Season 2 Episode 9: February Reads and March Releases on my Radar

In this episode of Pouring Over Books, LaShawn  shares her current reads, a few of her favorites from February and New Releases from March on her radar.   Books Talked About in this Episode Only for the Week by Natasha Bishop Amazon | Bookshop.org Deep End By Ali Hazlewood  Amazon | Bookshop.org Onyx Storm By Rebecca…

Season 2 Episode 8: How I Read Multiple Books at Once
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Season 2 Episode 8: How I Read Multiple Books at Once

In this episode of Pouring Over Books LaShawn  shares her reading system, which allows  her to read multiple titles simultaneously. The conversation also touches on the recent controversy surrounding digital ownership of Kindle books and Amazon’s policies. LaShawn invites listeners to join the Pouring Over Books Club for a community reading experience. Links for this…

Season 2: Episode 6: For Smut’s Sake
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Season 2: Episode 6: For Smut’s Sake

In this episode, LaShawn and Emily delve into the world of romance novels, focusing on the increasingly popular genre of ‘smut.’ They discuss the definitions and distinctions between smut and traditional romance, explore various sub-genres including closed door romance and hardcore smut, and share their personal recommendations. The conversation highlights the emotional and intimate aspects…