In Episode 129 of Book Talk, Etc. Tina and Renee share their recent new release reads. They also share what they've been loving lately, their latest reads, and have book talk about 2023 themes. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to FOLLOW /SUBSCRIBE on your podcast app so you never miss an episode!**If you enjoy our commercial free podcast please consider supporting us on Patreon!  You get access to our exclusive Audiobook Guide and we have great bonus episodes including: Books we DNFed, What's in the Mailbag, + Criminally Booked! Plus, we host fun Zoom events like Mood Reader Happy Hour and Book Talk Book Club, a private Facebook group &  Discord where you can interact with other patrons all for just $5 a month!Loving LatelyChristmas gift list tracker app (T) Article - the case for never reading the book jacket (R) Latest Reads The Jolliest Bunch | Danny Pelligrino (T) ?How Do I Unremember This Danny's Episode on BTE The Year of the Locust | Terry Hayes (R) I Am Pilgrim Meredith from @currentlyreadingpodcast Kelly @kellyhooks.readsbooksCindy @thoughtsfromapage 23:00 Book Talk - 2023 themesThe Weight of Blood | Tiffany D Jackson Mixed media structures in books Podcasters as characters in booksOne word book titles & 5 word or more book titles Authors promoting their brands Wellness by Nathan Hill - several overlapping themesMotherhood themes - esp complicated moms31:45 Mom Noir LeVar Burton Reads (ad) 34:00 Christmas Presents | Lisa Unger (T) 36:00 Distant Sons | Tim Johnston (R) ?The Current | Tim Johnston 41:12 The Reformatory | Tananarive Due (T) The Nickel Boys | Colson Whitehead We Carry Their Bones | Erin Kimmerle 45:51 What Really Happens in Vegas: True Stories about the people who make Vegas Vegas | James Patterson and Mark Seal Shelf Additions 53:08The Other Mothers | Katherine Faulkner (T) 55:00 The Hidden Life of Cecily Larson | Ellen Baker (R) *The book titles listed are Amazon Affiliate links (other affiliate links are below) where we make a small commission from qualifying purchases (at no cost to you).Support the showThanks for Listening! Let's Connect... Email us at booktalketc@gmailRenee's Substack , IG@ItsbooktalkTina's TikTok , IG @tbretcJonathan IG @infiltrate_jayPodcast IG @booktalketc