RAD Reading Podcast
Episode #17
Episode Title: Reading on a Budget
Release Date: Feb. 18, 2022
Episode Summary
There’s nothing wrong with wanting ALL the books. Give us all the books! Unfortunately, very few of us have an unlimited book budget. So today we’re sharing our best tips on how to keep your TBR piled high without having to dig for quarters in your couch cushions.
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Highlights:
When we use the phrase “at least it’s not drugs” and reference Scrooge McDuck right out of the gate
Roni and pandemic book buying
Why libraries are awesome and how to use yours to its fullest
Dawn the book thief
The fancy copy of The Neverending Story
The magic of non-resident library cards
Our favorite insider library tips
Library sales
Book subscriptions
Book deal email lists
Dawn uses “Roni curation” deals
Goodreads giveaways and the one annoying feature that pushes Roni’s uptight buttons
Becoming a book reviewer
Dawn may still be bitter about getting rejected for a particular book
Used bookstores
Little Free Libraries
Book swaps & Dawn declares “There are RULES for books swaps.”
Don’t invite Roni to your book swap
RAD Reading recs of the week
*spoilers of our picks ahead*
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*Note: all book links are affiliate links which means the podcast makes a small commission if you make a purchase, but there is no extra cost to you!
Things mentioned:
RAD Reading Recs of the Week:
Chasing Fire by Emery Jacobs (Dawn’s rec)
The Suite Spot by Trish Doller (Roni’s rec)
Find us online:
Connect with Roni on her website or @roniloren on Instagram
Connect with Dawn on her website or @dawnalexanderbooks on Instagram
Another note: Because we are both in the publishing industry, sometimes the books we recommend might be by an author we know personally, an author who shares a publisher, editor, or agent with Roni, or an author whom Dawn has edited. Publishing is a small world, so that will happen from time to time. However, we guarantee that we only recommend books we love. We have not been asked to promote any of these books and none are paid ads. However, some books we review may be ARCs (advanced reading copies provided by publishers to reviewers for honest reviews.)