In Episode 153 of Book Talk, Etc Tina and Hannah dive into current cover trends and spill the tea on must-reads they fell for based on the covers alone. They can't wait to share their thoughts on these books! **If you enjoy our commercial-free podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon! Your membership will give you access to our exclusive bonus episodes, including Books We DNFed and What's in the Mailbag! Plus, invites to monthly events like Mood Reader Happy Hour and Bookstore Browsing, and a private Facebook group and Discord server where you can interact with other fans of the show... all for just $5 a month!Loving Lately:5:42 - Paper Feel Screen Protector for your iPad (T)8:55 - HANNI Splash Salve Body Mask (H)Joint Latest Read:Our monthly pick for Book Talk, Etc.'s May community read13:00 - The Return of Ellie Black | Emiko JeanBook Talk: 21:32 - Tina and Hannah discuss cover-trends and things they are noticingBooks mentioned during book talk 22:48 - The Age of Magical Over Thinking | Amanda Montell23:00 - Lucky | Jane Smiley24:02 - The Guest | Emma Cline24:15 - Poor Deer | Claire Oshetsky24:52 - Thirst | Marina Yuszczuk25:30 - The Happy Couple  | Naoise Dolan 25:33 - Greta and Valdin | Rebecca K Reilly 25:37 - All This & More | Peng Shepherd31:49 - Sula | Toni MorrisonBooks read:32:49 - Comfort Me With Apples | Catherynne M. Valente (T)36:49 - Maeve Fly | CJ Leede (H)41:00 - Sipsworth | Simon Van Booy (T) 43:59 - I'm a Fan | Sheena Patel (H)Shelf Addition:49:22 - A Product of Genetics (and Day Drinking): A Never-Coming-of-Age Story |  Jess H. Gutierrez (T)51:12 - The Briar Club | Kate Quinn (H)Support the Show.Let's Connect... Email us at booktalketc@gmailTina's TikTok , IG @tbretcHannah's TikTok , IG @hanpickedbooksJonathan IG @infiltrate_jayPodcast IG @booktalketcRenee's Substack Newsletter , IG@Itsbooktalk