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No Shelf Control: The Books, Booze, and Banter Podcast

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A biweekly podcast for readers, by authors. Each episode, Lindsey Sparks and Lindsey Pogue chat about either a book-to-screen adaptation or a popular BookTok book, discuss their latest reads and overflowing TBR lists, and talk about what they're working on right now, usually with a cocktail or glass of wine in hand. Spoilers and tangents are welcome. And swearing. ;)

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S3 Ep6: HAUNTING ADELINE by H.D. Carlton

August 21, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 44 MB

Welcome to season three of the show! This season we're focusing on indie books, and we couldn't be more excited to read and discuss books written by our fellow indie authors. In this episode, we discuss Haunting Adeline by H.D. Carlton. It's an extremely popular dark stalker romance with loads of content/trigger warnings, all listed on the author's website. Definitely check those out before you dive into the book. SPOILER WARNING: This episode contains ALL the spoilers for Haunting Adeline....

S3 Ep5: DARK KING by CN Crawford

July 24, 2023 11:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MB

Welcome to season three of the show! This season we're focusing on indie books, and we couldn't be more excited to read and discuss books written by our fellow indie authors. In this episode, we discuss Dark King by CN Crawford. It's the first book in the fae-based urban fantasy series, Court of the Sea Fae. SPOILER WARNING: This episode contains ALL the spoilers for Dark King. BOOK RECS: Dead Lands  by Stacey Marie Brown UP NEXT: Desolation  by Starr Z. Davies   LS's KICKSTARTER (Check o...

S3 Ep4: SAVAGE LANDS by Stacey Marie Brown

July 06, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 42.2 MB

Welcome to season three of the show! This season we're focusing on indie books, and we couldn't be more excited to read and discuss books written by our fellow indie authors. In this episode, we discuss Savage Lands by Stacey Marie Brown. It's a dystopian fantasy that would definitely appeal to fans of our dystopian fantasy series, The Ending Legacy. SPOILER WARNING: This episode contains ALL the spoilers for Savage Lands. BOOK RECS: Terms and Conditions  by Lauren Asher Of Beast and Beau...

S3 Ep3: THE FINE PRINT by Lauren Asher

June 26, 2023 11:00 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MB

Welcome to season three of the show! This season we're focusing on indie books, and we couldn't be more excited to read and discuss books written by our fellow indie authors. In this episode, we discuss the contemporary billionaire romance The Fine Print, book 1 of the Dreamland Billionaires series by Lauren Asher. SPOILER WARNING: This episode contains ALL the spoilers for The Fine Print. BOOK RECS: After the Plague series by Imogen Keeper UP NEXT: Savage Lands by Stacey Marie Brown LS'...

S3 Ep3: The Fine Print by Lauren Asher

June 26, 2023 11:00 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MB

Welcome to season three of the show! This season we're focusing on indie books, and we couldn't be more excited to read and discuss books written by our fellow indie authors. In this episode, we discuss the contemporary billionaire romance The Fine Print, book 1 of the Dreamland Billionaires series by Lauren Asher. SPOILER WARNING: This episode contains ALL the spoilers for The Fine Print. BOOK RECS: After the Plague series by Imogen Keeper UP NEXT: Savage Lands by Stacey Marie Brown LS'...

S3 Ep2: Broken by Imogen Keeper

June 12, 2023 21:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MB

Welcome to season three of the show! This season we're focusing on indie books, and we couldn't be more excited to read and discuss books written by our fellow indie authors. This episode, we're discussing post-apocalyptic romance series starter Broken by Imogen Keeper. (NOTE: We had some technical difficulties with an internet outage, so the end of the episode gets cut short.) SPOILER WARNING: This episode contains ALL the spoilers for Broken. BOOK RECS: The Hollows (series) by Kim Harris...

S3 Ep2: BROKEN by Imogen Keeper

June 12, 2023 21:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MB

Welcome to season three of the show! This season we're focusing on indie books, and we couldn't be more excited to read and discuss books written by our fellow indie authors. This episode, we're discussing post-apocalyptic romance series starter Broken by Imogen Keeper. (NOTE: We had some technical difficulties with an internet outage, so the end of the episode gets cut short.) SPOILER WARNING: This episode contains ALL the spoilers for Broken. BOOK RECS: The Hollows (series) by Kim Harris...

S3 Ep1: HOUSE OF ECLIPSES by Casey L. Bond

May 29, 2023 11:00 - 55 minutes - 37.9 MB

Welcome to season three of the show! This season we're focusing on indie books, and we couldn't be more excited to read and discuss books written by our fellow indie authors. First up is the YA Fantasy Romance House of Eclipses by Casey L. Bond. (We loved it!) SPOILER WARNING: This episode contains ALL the spoilers for House of Eclipses. BOOK RECS: The Hollows (series) by Kim Harrison UP NEXT: Broken by Imogen Keeper (Post-apocalyptic Romance) LS's KICKSTARTER (Check out the pretty cover...

S3 Ep1: House of Eclipses by Casey L. Bond

May 29, 2023 11:00 - 55 minutes - 37.9 MB

Welcome to season three of the show! This season we're focusing on indie books, and we couldn't be more excited to read and discuss books written by our fellow indie authors. First up is the YA Fantasy Romance House of Eclipses by Casey L. Bond. (We loved it!) SPOILER WARNING: This episode contains ALL the spoilers for House of Eclipses. BOOK RECS: The Hollows (series) by Kim Harrison UP NEXT: Broken by Imogen Keeper (Post-apocalyptic Romance) LS's KICKSTARTER (Check out the pretty cover...

S2 Ep26: (BookTok Book Talk) Thank You For Listening by Julia Whelan

May 15, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MB

For this BookTok Book Talk episode, Authors Lindsey Pogue and Lindsey Sparks discuss Julia Whelan's self-narrated romantic women's fiction book, Thank You For Listening. (Spoiler: We loved it!) SPOILER WARNING: This episode contains ALL the spoilers for Thank You For Listening. BOOK RECS: A Kingdom of Walls (series) by Tanya Bird The Hollows (series) by Kim Harrison Spells for Forgetting  by Adrienne Young CURRENT DEALS & STEALS: Tide and Tempest (ebook) - FREE -- Lindsey Sparks' Discord...

S2 E25: (Book Adaptation) All the Bright Places by Jennifer Niven and the Netflix Movie

May 01, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 53 MB

Bestselling fantasy authors Lindsey Sparks and Lindsey Pogue discuss Jennifer Niven's gut-wrenching YA book, All the Bright Places, and the Netflix movie. (Be sure to check trigger warnings on this book!) WARNING: This episode contains ALL the spoilers about All the Bright Places, both the book and the adaptation. BOOK RECS: A Kingdom of Walls (series) by Tanya Bird The Hollows (series) by Kim Harrison LINDSEY SPARKS' NEW RELEASE: Darkness Between the Stars (Fateless Trilogy, book 2) U...

S2 Ep24: (BookTok Book Talk) The Never King by Nikki St. Crowe

April 17, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 44 MB

For this BookTok Book Talk episode, Authors Lindsey Pogue and Lindsey Sparks discuss the dark and spicy reverse harem Peter Pan retelling, The Never King, by by Nikki St. Crowe. SPOILER WARNING: This episode contains ALL the spoilers for The Never King. BOOK RECS! Spells for Forgetting  by Adrienne Young Pale Demon  buy Kim Harrison Defender of Walls by Tanya Bird Within These Wicked Walls by Lauren Blackwood -- Lindsey Sparks' Discord: https://discord.gg/smTeDHQBhT Lindsey Pogue's Discor...

S2 E23: (Book Adaptation) Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen & the 2005 Movie

April 03, 2023 11:00 - 52 minutes - 36 MB

Bestselling fantasy authors Lindsey Sparks and Lindsey Pogue discuss Jane Austen's long beloved classic, Pride and Prejudice, and compare it to the 2005 movie adaptation. WARNING: This episode contains ALL the spoilers about Pride and Prejudice, both the book and the 2005 adaptation. BOOK RECS: Spells for Forgetting by Adrienne Young Rejection by Meg Anne and K. Loraine CURRENT DEALS & STEALS: Nothing But Trouble (ebook) - $0.99 (ends 4/13) *can be read as a stand-alone https://payhip.co...

S2 Ep22: (BookTok Book Talk) Obsession by Meg Anne & K. Loraine

March 20, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 45 MB

For this BookTok Book Talk episode, Authors Lindsey Pogue and Lindsey Sparks discuss the extra spicy reverse harem paranormal romance, Obsession, by Meg Anne and K. Loraine. (SPOILER: We loved it!) SPOILER WARNING: This episode contains ALL the spoilers for Obsession and some for the second book, Rejection. BOOK RECS! Spells for Forgetting  by Adrienne Young Obsession  by Meg Anne and K. Loraine Rejection  by Meg Anne and K. Loraine LINKS! Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone episode rec...

S2 Ep20: (BookTok Book Talk) Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree

February 20, 2023 13:00 - 57 minutes - 39.9 MB

For this BookTok Book Talk episode, Authors Lindsey Pogue and Lindsey Sparks discuss Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree, a cozy, low-stakes epic fantasy story that can absolutely be read as a standalone. WARNING: This episode contains ALL the spoilers for Legends & Lattes. BOOK RECS! The Cascadia Series by Sarah Lyons Fleming The Hollows Series by Kim Harrison The Sunshine Girls by Molly Fader CURRENT FREEBIES (at the time of episode airing): The Darkest Winter  by Lindsey Pogue -- Linds...

S2 E19: A Discussion of The School For Good and Evil by Soman Chainani and the Netflix Movie

February 06, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 52.8 MB

Bestselling fantasy authors Lindsey Sparks and Lindsey Pogue discuss the Middle Grade / Young Adult fairy tale retelling The School for Good and Evil by Soman Chainani and the 2022 Netflix adaptation of the same name. WARNING: This episode contains ALL the spoilers about The School for Good and Evil, both the book and the film. BOOK RECS: Tales, You Win by Bea Paige Black Magic Sanction by Kim Harrison Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling SHOW RECS: The Last of Us The Rin...

S2 Ep18: (BookTok Book Talk) Gild by Raven Kennedy

January 23, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 46.1 MB

For this BookTok Book Talk episode, Authors Lindsey Pogue and Lindsey Sparks discuss Gild by Raven Kennedy, a fantasy romance retelling of the King Midas myth. This book is quite dark and explicit, so definitely check the trigger warnings before reading it. WARNING: This episode contains ALL the spoilers for Gild. BOOK RECS! The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue  by MacKenzie Lee White Witch, Black Curse  by Kim Harrison CURRENT FREEBIES (at the time of episode airing): The Darkest Wi...

S2 E17: A Discussion of Twilight by Stephanie Meyer and the 2008 Movie

December 26, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 45.9 MB

Bestselling fantasy authors Lindsey Sparks and Lindsey Pogue discuss the YA vampire romance phenomenon Twilight by Stephanie Meyer and the 2008 movie. WARNING: This episode contains ALL the spoilers about Twilight, both the book and the film. BOOK RECS: Hunk for the Holidays by Neon Gods by Katee Robert Winter's Fury by AE Reyne Saint by Adrienne Young Shatter Me by Tehereh Mafi Divergent by Veronica Roth Across the Universe by Beth Revis Under the Never Sky by Veronica Rossi SHOW RECS:...

S2 Ep16: (BookTok Book Talk) Curse of Shadows and Thorns by LJ Andrews

December 12, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 43.8 MB

For this BookTok Book Talk episode, Authors Lindsey Pogue and Lindsey Sparks discuss Curse of Shadows and Thorns by LJ Andrews, a fantasy romance retelling of Beauty and the Beast in a Vikings setting. (This book is another LS favorite!) WARNING: This episode contains ALL the spoilers for Curse of Shadows and Thorns AND some for From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout. BOOK RECS! From Blood and Ash  by Jennifer L. Armentrout Land of Fury  by Lindsey Pogue CURRENT FREEBIES (at the ...

S2 E15: A Discussion of Persuasion by Jane Austen and the 2022 Netflix Adaptation

November 28, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 47.3 MB

Bestselling fantasy authors Lindsey Sparks and Lindsey Pogue discuss the 2022 audio dramatization of the Regency classic, Persuasion, byJane Austen and the 2022 Netflix adaptation.  NOTE FROM LS: Apologies for my mic quality. With the whole FB fiasco, I forgot to switch over to my podcasting mic.  WARNING: This episode contains ALL the spoilers about Persuasion, both the book and the film. ADAPTATION RECS: Pride & Prejudice (2005) Pride & Prejudice (1995) Persuasion (2007) North & Sou...

S2 Ep14: (BookTok Book Talk) Kingdom of the Wicked by Kerri Maniscalco

November 14, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 44.2 MB

For this BookTok Book Talk episode, Authors Lindsey Pogue and Lindsey Sparks discuss Kingdom of the Wicked by Kerri Maniscalco, a witchy historical paranormal romance featuring a rich setting and seductive demon princes. (This is on of LS's favorite books she has read for the podcast!) WARNING: This episode contains ALL the spoilers for Kingdom of the Wicked AND some for Kingdom of the Cursed. BOOK RECS! Bottom Girl  by Lucy Score Kingdom of the Cursed  by Kerri Maniscalco OTHER LINKS COV...

S2 E13: A Discussion of The Devil Wears Prada by Lauren Weisberger and the Movie

October 31, 2022 10:00 - 56 minutes - 38.5 MB

Bestselling fantasy authors Lindsey Sparks and Lindsey Pogue discuss the popular chick lit/women's fiction throwback, The Devil Wears Prada by Lauren Weisberger, the 2006 adaptation of the same name. WARNING: This episode contains ALL the spoilers about The Devil Wears Prada, both the book and the film. BOOK RECS! Storm and Fury by Jennifer L. Armentrout Boyfriend by Sarina Bowen OTHER LINKS: The Devil Wears Prada montage: https://youtu.be/ZAp9tTklmOY The Hot Chick montage: https://yout...

S2 Ep12: (BookTok Book Talk) Hooked by Emily McIntire

October 17, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 43.7 MB

For this BookTok Book Talk episode, Authors Lindsey Pogue and Lindsey Sparks discuss Hooked by Emily McIntire, a dark, brutal, and sexy contemporary romance spin on Peter Pan. WARNING: This episode contains ALL the spoilers for Hooked. BOOK RECS! The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood Song of Scarabs and Fallen Stars by Lindsey Sparks CURRENT FREEBIES (at the time of episode airing): The Darkest Winter by Lindsey Pogue After The Ending by Lindsey Pogue and Lindsey Fairleigh (Sparks) -- Join...

S2 E11: A Discussion of The Duke and I by Julia Quinn and Bridgerton, the Netflix Adaptation

October 03, 2022 11:00 - 55 minutes - 37.8 MB

Bestselling fantasy authors Lindsey Sparks and Lindsey Pogue discuss popular regency romance The Duke and I by Julia Quinn the insanely popular Netflix adaptation, Bridgerton. WARNING: This episode contains ALL the spoilers about The Duke and I and Bridgerton. BOOK RECS! A Fistful of Charms by Kim Harrison Beach Read by Emily Henry Chill and Prosper by Denise Duffield-Thomas LINKS FROM THE SHOW: LS's Discord (for AI art and live read-through of The Raven Queen): https://discord.gg/xkh9trB...

S2 Ep10: (BookTok Book Talk) Ice Planet Barbarians by Ruby Dixon

September 19, 2022 10:00 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MB

For this BookTok Book Talk episode, Authors Lindsey Pogue and Lindsey Sparks discuss Ruby Dixon's out-of-this-world and extra spicy sci-fi romance book, Ice Planet Barbarians. WARNING: This episode contains ALL the spoilers for Ice Planet Barbarians. BOOK RECS! Every Witch Way But Dead by Kim Harrison The Takeover by TL Swan Things We Never Got Over by Lucy Score OTHER LINKS: Lindsey Sparks' Discord (for AI art and bookish fun): https://discord.gg/JDkWwZFau4 CURRENT FREEBIES (at the t...

S2 E9: A Discussion of Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel and the Miniseries Adaptation

September 05, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 52.7 MB

Bestselling fantasy authors Lindsey Sparks and Lindsey Pogue discuss Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel and the 2021 miniseries adaptation of the same name. A note from Lindsey Sparks: Sorry about the audio quality on my end! The audio settings were set to the wrong mic. :( WARNING: This episode contains ALL the spoilers about Station Eleven. BOOK RECS! Dead Witch Walking by Kim Harrison Things We Never Got Over by Lucy Score The Girl the Sea Gave Back by Adrienne Young SHOW RECS! E...

S2 Ep8: (BookTok Book Talk) Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller

August 22, 2022 10:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MB

For this BookTok Book Club episode, Authors Lindsey Pogue and Lindsey Sparks discuss Madeline Miller's beautiful retelling of the events surrounding the Trojan War, The Song of Achilles. WARNING: This episode contains ALL the spoilers about The Song of Achilles. BOOK RECS! The Housemaid by Freida McFadden A Kingdom of Ruin by K.F. Breene MOVIE/SHOW RECS 1883 As Above, So Below OTHER LINKS: Lindsey Pogue's Savage North Chronicles character portraits video: https://youtube.com/shorts/FDa...

S2 Ep7: A Discussion of Austenland by Shannon Hale and the Movie Adaptation

August 08, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 44.7 MB

Bestselling fantasy authors Lindsey Pogue and Lindsey Sparks discuss Austenland by Shannon Hale and the 2013 movie adaptation of the same name. WARNING: This episode contains ALL the spoilers about Austenland. LINK TO AUSTENLAND MAKEOVER SCENE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szoivPXfpxM BOOK RECS! A Kingdom of Ruin by K.F. Breene Priest by (Sierra Simone) Song of Achilles by (Madeline Miller) The Hacienda by The Housemaid by (something McFadyen) MOVIE RECS! The Lost City FAVORITE JANE ...

S2 Ep4: (BookTok Book Club) A Touch of Darkness by Scarlett St. Clair

July 25, 2022 10:00 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MB

For this BookTok Book Club episode, Authors Lindsey Pogue and Lindsey Sparks discuss the Persephone and Hades retelling, A Touch of Darkness by Scarlett St. Clair. WARNING: This episode contains ALL the spoilers about A Touch of Darkness. BOOK RECS! The Hacienda  by Isabel Canas Priest by Sierra Simone Hollen the Soulless by Denali Day The Villain by LJ Shen Neon Gods  by Katee Robert A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas OTHER LINKS: Lindsey Sparks' Patreon (including The Last Vampir...

S2 Ep6: (BookTok Book Club) A Touch of Darkness by Scarlett St. Clair

July 25, 2022 10:00 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MB

For this BookTok Book Club episode, Authors Lindsey Pogue and Lindsey Sparks discuss the Persephone and Hades retelling, A Touch of Darkness by Scarlett St. Clair. WARNING: This episode contains ALL the spoilers about A Touch of Darkness. BOOK RECS! The Hacienda  by Isabel Canas Priest by Sierra Simone Hollen the Soulless by Denali Day The Villain by LJ Shen Neon Gods  by Katee Robert A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas OTHER LINKS: Lindsey Sparks' Patreon (including The Last Vampir...

S2 Ep5: A Discussion of A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness and the TV adaptation

July 11, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 60.2 MB

Bestselling fantasy authors Lindsey Pogue and Lindsey Sparks discuss A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness and the first season of the adaptation of the book into a streaming show. WARNING: This episode contains ALL the spoilers about A Discovery of Witches (the book) and A Discovery of Witches, season 1(the show). BOOK RECS! Kingdom of Ruin by K.F. Breene It Happened One Summer by Tessa Bailey CURRENT FREEBIES (at the time of episode airing): The Darkest Winter by Lindsey Pogue Afte...

S2 Ep4: (BookTok Book Club) The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid

June 27, 2022 09:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MB

For this BookTok Book Club episode, Authors Lindsey Pogue and Lindsey Sparks discuss the insanely popular and absolutely dazzling book The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid. WARNING: This episode contains ALL the spoilers about The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo. BOOK RECS! The Hacienda  by Isabel Canas It Happened One Summer  by Tessa Bailey That Highland Fling  by Meghan Quinn Kingdom of Ruin by KF Breene OTHER LINKS: Fan Cast for The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo on...

S2 Ep3: A Discussion of The Shining Girls by Lauren Beukes and Shining Girls (Apple TV)

June 13, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 47.4 MB

Authors Lindsey Pogue and Lindsey Sparks discuss The Shining Girls by Lauren Beukes and the adaptation of the book into the show Shining Girls on Apple TV. WARNING: This episode contains ALL the spoilers about The Shining Girls (the book) and Shining Girls (the show). BOOK RECS! A Throne of Ruin by K.F. Breene By a Thread by Lucy Score OTHER LINKS: Lindsey Sparks' spicy stories Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lindseysparks CURRENT FREEBIES (at the time of episode airing): The Darkest Wi...

S2 Ep2: (BookTok Book Club) From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout

May 30, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 48.8 MB

For the first BookTok Book Club episode, Authors Lindsey Pogue and Lindsey Sparks discuss the mega-popular epic fantasy romance book, From Blood and Ash, by Jennifer L. Armentrout. WARNING: This episode contains ALL the spoilers about From Blood and Ash. BOOK RECS! Flirting with Monsters series by Eva Chase A Ruin of Roses by KF Breene To Kill a Kingdom by Alexandra Christo North of the Stars by Monica James The Hating Game by Sally Thorne CURRENT FREEBIES (at the time of episode airing...

S2 Ep1: A Discussion of The Last Wish by Andrzej Sapkowski and The Witcher (Netflix)

May 16, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 52.8 MB

Authors Lindsey Pogue and Lindsey Sparks discuss The Last Wish by Andrzej Sapkowski and the adaptation of the book/series into The Witcher on Netflix (specifically looking at season 1). WARNING: This episode contains ALL the spoilers about The Last Wish and season 1 of The Witcher. BOOK RECS! The Hating Game by Sally Thorne To Kill a Kingdom by Alexandra Christo A Ruin of Roses by K.F. Breene LS is currently reading her book, Echo in Time, on the Read By The Author podcast. OTHER LINKS:...

Episode 53: Interview with Jennifer Probst (The Secret Love Letters of Olivia Moretti)

March 07, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 50.1 MB

Authors Lindsey Sparks and Lindsey Pogue chat with bestselling author of contemporary romance fiction, Jennifer Probst, about her latest release, The Secret Love Letters of Olivia Moretti. WARNING: This episode contains spoilers about The Secret Love Letters of Olivia Moretti. JENNIFER PROBST's LINKS: Website: https://jenniferprobst.com/ Instagram: @authorjenniferprobst Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jenniferprobst.authorpage/ Twitter: @jenniferprobst BOOK RECS! The Husbands  by Chan...

Episode 52: Interview with Holly Hill Mangin (The House on the Lake)

February 21, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 48.7 MB

Authors Lindsey Sparks and Lindsey Pogue chat with editor and author Holly Hill Mangin about her solo debut, The House on the Lake, philosphical and mysterious gothic romance that is a cross between The Midnight Library by Matt Haig and the movie The Others. WARNING: This episode contains spoilers about The House on the Lake.  HOLLY HILL MANGIN's LINKS: Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Holly-Hill-Mangin/e/B08XVTQ23N Facebook (as an author): https://www.facebook.com/HollyM...

Episode 51: Interview with Kristen Proby (Take A Chance With Me)

February 07, 2022 22:00 - 53 minutes - 36.8 MB

Authors Lindsey Sparks and Lindsey Pogue chat with bestselling contemporary romance author Kristen Proby about her latest release, Take A Chance With Me, which ties up The O'Callaghans series. WARNING: This episode contains spoilers about Take A Chance With Me and both the With Me In Seattle series and The O'Callaghans series.   KRISTEN PROBY's LINKS: Website: www.kristenprobyauthor.com Facebook: @BooksByKristenProby Instagram: @kristenproby TikTok: @kristenprobyauthor BOOK RECS! Love ...

Episode 50: A Very Special Book Recommendation Episode

January 24, 2022 09:00 - 53 minutes - 37.1 MB

Authors Lindsey Pogue and Lindsey Sparks look back at the first 49 episodes of the No Shelf Control Podcast and discuss some of their favorite books they have read for the show as well as recommend some of their all-time favorite reads.  BOOK RECS! The Bone Witch by Ivy Asher World Departed by Sarah Lyons Fleming The Elderon Chronicles by Tarah Benner Triple Threat by K Webster The Henchman's Survival Guide by J Bennett Enthrall by Vanessa Fewings Stay a Spell by Juliette Cross With Ink a...

Episode 49: Interview with K Webster (Triple Threat)

January 10, 2022 09:00 - 54 minutes - 37.2 MB

Authors Lindsey Pogue and Lindsey Sparks chat with return author K Webster about her upcoming release, Triple Threat - which hits bookshelves tomorrow!  WARNING: This episode contains spoilers about Triple Threat and K Webster's Cinderella Trilogy. K WEBSTER'S LINKS: Website: https://authorkwebster.com/ Facebook: @authorkwebster Instagram: @authorkwebster TikTok: @authorkwebster Patreon: https://patreon.com/authorkwebster BOOK RECS! The Lost Planet series by K Webster and Nicole Blancha...

Episode 48: Interview with Lindsey Pogue (Forgotten Lands)

December 27, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 57.2 MB

Author Lindsey Sparks interviews her cohost, Lindsey Pogue, about her historical post-apocalyptic series, Forgotten Lands. WARNING: This episode contains spoilers about the Forgotten Lands series. LINDSEY POGUE'S LINKS: Website: https://www.lindseypogue.com/ Facebook: @authorlindseypogue Instagram: @authorlindseypogue TikTok: @authorlindseypogue FB Reader Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/236068923965729/ Newsletter: https://www.lindseypogue.com/newsletter FORGOTTEN LANDS SERIE...

Episode 47: Interview with Corinne Michaels (A Moment for Us)

December 13, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 48.1 MB

Authors Lindsey Pogue and Lindsey Sparks chat with author Corinne Michaels about A Moment for Us, the latest book in her Willow Creek Valley contemporary romance series.   WARNING: This episode contains spoilers about A Moment for Us and the Willow Creek Valley series. CORINNE MICHAELS' LINKS: Website: https://corinnemichaels.com/ Facebook: @CorinneMichaels Instagram: @corinnemichaels BOOK RECS! The Day of the Duchess by Sarah MacLean Say You'll Stay by Corinne Michaels Come Back For ...

Episode 046: A Discussion of Rhapsodic by Laura Thalassa

November 29, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 46.5 MB

Authors Lindsey Pogue and Lindsey Sparks discuss Rhapsodic, the first book in the Bargainer Series by Laura Thalassa. WARNING: This episode contains ALL the spoilers about Rhapsodic. BOOK RECS! Book of John (Jesus Christ Zombie Killer) by Camille Picott Wolf Song by TJ Klune Pestilence by Laura Thalassa Rhapsodic by Laura Thalassa FUN LINKS: Water into Wine video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LaxPQ-QqoI CURRENT FREEBIES (at the time of episode airing): Echo in Time by Lindsey Sparks ...

Episode 045 - Interview with Emma Chase (Getting Real)

November 15, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 55.3 MB

Authors Lindsey Pogue and Lindsey Sparks chat with the lovely Emma Chase about her recent standalone contemporary romance audio-first release, Getting Real (Getting Some, #3). WARNING: This episode contains spoilers about Getting Real and the Getting Some series. EMMA CHASE'S LINKS: Emma's website: https://authoremmachase.com/ Instagram: @authoremmachase Twitter: @EmmaChse Facebook: @AuthorEmmaChase BOOK RECS! Marrying Winterborne by Lisa Kleypas Pestilence by Laura Thalassa Rhapsodic b...

Episode 044 - A Discussion of The Ending Series

November 01, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 60.3 MB

Authors Lindsey Pogue and Lindsey Sparks discuss their co-written post-apocalyptic series, The Ending Series with brutal honesty and a whole lot of love for the series that started their author careers. WARNING: This episode contains ALL the spoilers about The Ending Series. Lindsey Pogue's Reader Group Tide and Tempest release party 11/9-11/12 BOOK RECS! The Ending Series by Lindsey Pogue and Lindsey Fairleigh (Sparks) Hot Asset by Lauren Layne Book of John (Jesus Christ Zombie Killer)...

Episode 043 - Interview with Camille Picott (on Intuitive Writing)

October 18, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 52.1 MB

Authors Lindsey Pogue and Lindsey Sparks chat with the lovely Camille Picott about the unique and fascinating process of intuitive writing and channeling story.  CAMILLE PICOTT'S LINKS: Camille's Website: https://www.camillepicott.com/ Camille's Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/authorcpicott/ Camille's Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/camillepicott Intuitive Writer Podcast: https://www.camillepicott.com/podcast/ Instagram: @camillepicott BOOK RECS! Dead Meat by Nick Clausen L...

Episode 042 - Interview with Vanessa Vale (North)

October 04, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 42.4 MB

Authors Lindsey Pogue and Lindsey Sparks chat with the delightful Vanessa Vale about her recent steamy western romance release, North (Billionaire Ranch, book 1). WARNING: This episode contains spoilers about North and the Billionaire Ranch series. Vanessa Vale's website: https://vanessavaleauthor.com/ Vanessa Vale on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vanessavaleauthor Vanessa Vale on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vanessa_vale_author/ BOOK RECS! All Souls Trilogy by Deborah Harkn...

Episode 041 - A Discussion of Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo

September 20, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 52.5 MB

Authors Lindsey Pogue and Lindsey Sparks discuss Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo, comparing and contrasting the book with the Netflix adaptation. WARNING: This episode contains ALL the spoilers about Shadow and Bone. BOOK RECS! Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo Fever series by Karen Marie Moning The Heroine's Journey by Gail Carriger The Villain by LJ Shen CURRENT FREEBIES (at the time of episode airing): Echo in Time by Lindsey Sparks Dust & Shadow by Lindsey Pogue Ink Witch by Lin...

Episode 040 - Interview with Lauren Layne (To Sir, with Love)

September 06, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 48.3 MB

Authors Lindsey Pogue and Lindsey Sparks chat with the lovely Lauren Layne about her recent rom com release, To Sir, with Love. WARNING: This episode contains spoilers about To Sir, with Love. Lauren Layne's website: https://laurenlayne.com/ Lauren Layne on Instagram: @laurenlaynebooks BOOK RECS! Blind Tiger by Sandra Brown Bombshell by Sarah MacLean The First Girl Child and The Second Blind Son by Amy Harmon Bromance Book Club by Lyssa Kay Adams Red Land, Black Land by Barbara Mertz...

Episode 039 - Interview with Kandi Steiner (Say Yes)

August 23, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 47.9 MB

Authors Lindsey Pogue and Lindsey Sparks chat with their first-ever repeat featured guest (Yay!), the always lovely Kandi Steiner, about her recent contemporary romance release, Say Yes.  WARNING: This episode contains spoilers about Say Yes. Kandi Steiner's website: https://kandisteiner.com/ Kandi Steiner on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KandiSteiner/ Kandi Steiner on Instagram: @kandisteiner Kandi Steiner on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@authorkandisteiner BOOK RECS! A Court of T...

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