{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6087d3aca4a81031ba098a59/69862ddf9a20cfbf33cecf72?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Reading Without Pressure: Book Influencer Jules Swain on Social Media, Burnout & Loving Books Again","description":"<p>In this reflective and refreshingly honest episode of&nbsp;<strong>Quick Book Reviews</strong>, Philippa is joined by well-known book influencer and paramedic&nbsp;<strong>Jules Swain</strong>&nbsp;for a conversation that goes far beyond algorithms, star ratings, and reading targets.</p><p>What begins as a discussion about social media platforms — from X and Instagram to BookTok — quickly becomes a deeper exploration of&nbsp;<strong>burnout, pressure, and reclaiming reading as a joy rather than a performance</strong>.</p><p>Together, Philippa and Jules talk about:</p><ul><li>Stepping back from social media and why it can be healthy</li><li>The pressure to post, review, and read “enough” books</li><li>Why it’s okay to&nbsp;<strong>DNF</strong>&nbsp;a book — and stop feeling guilty</li><li>Star ratings, negative reviews, and whether every book needs an opinion</li><li>BookTok hype, genre oversaturation, and discovering fantasy unexpectedly</li><li>Physical books vs e-readers vs audiobooks</li><li>Building real-life book communities and local book clubs</li><li>Reading as escapism after emotionally demanding work</li></ul><p>Jules also shares her&nbsp;<strong>most-loved books</strong>, her perfect reading day, thoughts on Goodreads vs StoryGraph, and settles the all-important biscuit debate (custard creams, for the record).</p><p>A calming, thoughtful episode for anyone who has ever felt overwhelmed by bookish noise — and a reminder that&nbsp;<strong>reading is allowed to be slow, personal, and joyful</strong>.</p><p>Follow Quick Book Reviews for book recommendations, author interviews, and weekly podcast episodes.</p><p>📧 Email: quickbookreviews@outlook.com</p><p>📸 Instagram &amp; Threads:</p><p>@quick_book_reviews</p><p>🎵 TikTok: @quickbookreviews</p><p>🐦 X: @quickbookrevie3</p><p>🦋 Bluesky: quickbookreviews</p>","author_name":"Philippa Hall"}