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Ep. 166: Andrew Boryga (Author of Victim) + Book Recommendations
Sarah's Bookshelves Live - April 17, 2024 08:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 373 ratingsIn episode 166, author Andrew Boryga joins me to discuss his debut novel, Victim, a funny and gripping satire about success and identity. Through the adventures of Javier, Victim explores what “diversity” means, why society loves a victim narrative, and the pitfalls of chasing fame online. Boryg...
Ep. 165: Spring 2024 Book Preview with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide)
Sarah's Bookshelves Live - April 03, 2024 08:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 373 ratingsWelcome to the Spring 2024 Book Preview with Catherine of Gilmore Guide to Books! In this episode, Catherine and I share 12 of our most anticipated books releasing in April and May. This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no ...
Ep. 164: Winter 2024 Circle Back with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide)
Sarah's Bookshelves Live - March 20, 2024 08:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 373 ratingsIn today’s episode, Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) and I circle back to the 16 books we featured in the Winter 2024 Book Preview. We’ll be sharing our reading stats and thoughts on the books we’ve read (or attempted), to help you decide which ones to add to your reading list and which ones to skip. ...
Ep. 163: Classics & Retellings 101 with Sara Hildreth (@FictionMatters) + Book Recommendations
Sarah's Bookshelves Live - March 06, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 373 ratingsIn Episode 163, Sara Hildreth, from @FictionMatters and co-host of the podcast Novel Pairings, returns for her third appearance on our show as our expert for Classics & Retellings 101. Sara guides us through the sometimes intimidating world of timeless reads in an accessible way. She busted some...
Ep. 162: BookTok 101 with Leigh Stein (Author & Journalist) + Book Recommendations
Sarah's Bookshelves Live - February 21, 2024 09:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 373 ratingsIn Episode 162, Leigh Stein (author and journalist) joins me to jump into the world of BookTok, the bookish corner of TikTok. We talk about what early elements started this sensation, how creators and their content are different on this platform, and the main audience engaging with the app’s evo...
Ep. 161: Amanda Peters (Author of The Berry Pickers) + Book Recommendations
Sarah's Bookshelves Live - February 07, 2024 09:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 373 ratingsIn Episode 161, author Amanda Peters joins me to discuss her surprise hit novel, The Berry Pickers. This debut novel (which was the 2023 Barnes & Noble Discover Pick) seamlessly blends sadness and heartwarming moments. In our chat, Amanda shares what (or who) started her on this journey, the ro...
Ep. 160: The Best Backlist Books We Read in 2023 with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide)
Sarah's Bookshelves Live - January 24, 2024 09:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 373 ratingsIn Episode 160, Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) and I share the best backlist books we read in 2023. We each discuss our top 5 backlist books from last year, highlight some underrated backlist gems, and review our backlist reading statistics. Devoting an entire episode to backlist reading is something...
Ep. 159: Winter 2024 Book Preview with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide)
Sarah's Bookshelves Live - January 10, 2024 09:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 373 ratingsWelcome to the Winter 2024 Book Preview with Catherine of Gilmore Guide to Books! In this episode, Catherine and I share 16 of our most anticipated books releasing January through March. This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (a...
Ep. 158: Best Books of 2023 Genre Awards with Susie (@NovelVisits)
Sarah's Bookshelves Live - December 20, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 373 ratingsIn Episode 158, we wrap up the year with our Best Books of 2023 Genre Awards with Susie (@NovelVisits). We reveal our Overall Best Books (Fiction and Nonfiction), and we have a full breakdown by genre, including: Best Literary Fiction, Best Romance, Best Brain Candy, Best Genre Mash-Up, and more...
Ep. 157: Best Books of 2023 Superlatives with Susie (@NovelVisits)
Sarah's Bookshelves Live - December 13, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 373 ratingsWe’re gearing up to close out our year of reading with today’s podcast episode, featuring the Best Books of 2023 Superlatives with Susie (@NovelVisits). Our wrap-up is split into two episodes: today’s Superlatives and next week’s Genre Awards. Today, we’re diving into more than 25 Superlative ca...
Ep. 156: 2023 State of the Industry with Sarah Landis (Literary Agent)
Sarah's Bookshelves Live - November 29, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 373 ratingsFor our first annual 2023 State of the Industry episode, we’re welcoming back literary agent Sarah Landis for an overview and exploration of some hot topics in the book world this year. Taking stock of how this year panned out for the publishing industry, Sarah discusses top news stories, dives...
Ep. 155: Fall 2023 Circle Back with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide)
Sarah's Bookshelves Live - November 15, 2023 09:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 373 ratingsIn the Fall 2023 Book Preview, Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) and I shared our 12 most-anticipated books that released mid-August – December. Today we’re going to circle back to share updates on which of these books we’ve read, our thoughts on them, and a few we attempted but couldn’t quite get thro...
Ep. 154: Behind the Scenes of Book Cover Design with Karen Horton (Former Art Director at Henry Holt) + Book Recommendations
Sarah's Bookshelves Live - November 01, 2023 08:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 373 ratingsIn podcast episode 154, we’re diving into the world of book cover design with Karen Horton, graphic designer and former Art Director at Henry Holt. Karen takes us behind the scenes of the process of book cover design, who makes key book cover related decisions, and the role of marketing budgets ...
Ep. 153: 2023 Debuts Special with Susie (@NovelVisits)
Sarah's Bookshelves Live - October 18, 2023 08:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 373 ratingsIn Episode 153, Susie Boutry (@NovelVisits) and I are back for our 3rd annual Debuts Special! Today, we’re sharing our favorite debuts from 2023 (so far), new and backlist! Plus, we discuss our reading stats for debuts this year, and we talk about some standout sophomore novels that made the cut...
Ep. 152: Liz Nugent (Author of Strange Sally Diamond) + Book Recommendations
Sarah's Bookshelves Live - October 04, 2023 08:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 373 ratingsIn Episode 152, author Liz Nugent talks about her latest novel, Strange Sally Diamond. Liz is known for her dark and psychological storytelling. Strange Sally Diamond is character-driven, delving deep into psychology and trauma, and despite Sally’s damaged nature, Liz portrays her with empathy a...
Ep. 151: Angie Kim (Author of Happiness Falls) + Book Recommendations
Sarah's Bookshelves Live - September 20, 2023 08:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 373 ratingsEpisode 151 brings author Angie Kim back to the podcast with her sophomore novel, Happiness Falls. Angie is carving out her niche with literary mysteries featuring children with disabilities or illnesses, drawing inspiration from her own family’s encounters. I broke my own rules for podcast gues...
Ep. 150: Fall 2023 Book Preview with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide)
Sarah's Bookshelves Live - September 06, 2023 08:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 373 ratingsWelcome to the Fall 2023 Book Preview with Catherine of Gilmore Guide to Books! In this episode, Catherine and I share 12 of our most anticipated books releasing in mid-August through December. This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purc...
Ep. 149: Summer 2023 Circle Back with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide)
Sarah's Bookshelves Live - August 30, 2023 08:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 373 ratingsIn Ep. 149, Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) and I revisit the 12 books released from June to mid-August that we featured in the Summer 2023 Book Preview. We update you on our reading stats for summer, chat about the books we’ve tackled or tried, and let you know which ones are worth adding to your l...
Ep. 148: Backlist: Best Books of 2020 with Susie (@NovelVisits)
Sarah's Bookshelves Live - August 23, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 373 ratingsFor Episode 148, as the podcast takes a brief break, we revisit a backlist episode…the Best Books of 2020 with Susie Boutry (@NovelVisits). Re-listening to this one is a unique opportunity to get a look back on a strange year. Whether you’re new to the podcast or have been with us for a while, e...
Ep. 147: Lara Love Hardin (Author of The Many Lives of Mama Love) + Book Recommendations
Sarah's Bookshelves Live - August 09, 2023 08:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 373 ratingsIn Episode 147, Lara Love Hardin joins me to discuss her memoir, The Many Lives of Mama Love. Lara shares her journey from opioid addict (funded through credit card theft) to successful ghostwriter. Her warm and candid storytelling touches on themes of forgiveness, redemption, and unwavering res...
Ep. 146: Katie Williams (Author of My Murder) + Book Recommendations
Sarah's Bookshelves Live - July 26, 2023 08:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 373 ratingsIn today’s podcast episode, Katie Williams and I delve into the complex questions surrounding motherhood, marriage, and society’s fixation on a certain type of murder victim that she explores in My Murder. We discuss the romanticization of white female victims, serial killers and guilt, and the...
Ep. 145: 2023 Micro Genres We Love with Susie (@NovelVisits)
Sarah's Bookshelves Live - July 12, 2023 08:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 373 ratingsIn Episode 145, Susie Boutry (@NovelVisits) and I dive into micro genres — the niches within niches that we’ve come to adore. Over the past year, we’ve discovered even more unique themes and types of books that consistently captivate us. Today, we’re thrilled to present a special episode where w...
Ep. 144: John Marrs (Author of The One, The Passengers, and The Marriage Act)
Sarah's Bookshelves Live - June 28, 2023 08:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 373 ratingsJohn Marrs, best-selling author of The One, The Passengers, and The Marriage Act, talks about his journey from self-published to bestselling author, his writing process, how he manages writing in multiple genres for two different publishers, and more. John’s journalism background led him to ask...
Ep. 143: Behind the Scenes of Book Coaching with Abigail K. Perry (of Lit Match Podcast) + Book Recommendations
Sarah's Bookshelves Live - June 14, 2023 08:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 373 ratingsIn today’s episode of Sarah’s Bookshelves Live, we dive into the fascinating world of book coaching with Abigail K. Perry (@abigailkperry)! We chat about the role of book coaches, the perks of working with them, and uncover some valuable insights for aspiring authors and book lovers. Plus, Abiga...
Ep. 142: Summer 2023 Book Preview with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide)
Sarah's Bookshelves Live - May 31, 2023 08:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 373 ratingsAnnouncement In addition to my annual 2023 Summer Reading Guide, I’m once again offering Superstars Patrons ($7/mo) exclusive access to Summer Shelves, featuring even more recommendations for the season. Summer Shelves features BACKLIST summer reading recommendations from 17 former podcast g...
Ep. 141: Spring 2023 Circle Back with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide)
Sarah's Bookshelves Live - May 24, 2023 08:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 373 ratingsCatherine (Gilmore Guide to Books) and I revisit the 12 books released in April and May featured in the Spring 2023 Book Preview. We give updates on our reading stats, share our thoughts on the books we’ve read or attempted, and offer recommendations on which ones deserve a spot on your reading...
Ep. 140: 2023 Summer Reading Special with Susie (@NovelVisits)
Sarah's Bookshelves Live - May 17, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 373 ratingsSusie Boutry (@NovelVisits) and I share our favorite books that missed last year’s Summer Reading Guides, some nonfiction books we think are great for summer reading, and our #1 picks for four categories, including what I have featured in my 2023 Summer Reading Guide. This post contains affilia...
Ep. 139: Brendan Slocumb (Author of Symphony of Secrets) + Book Recommendations
Sarah's Bookshelves Live - May 03, 2023 08:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 373 ratingsIn Episode 139, Brendan Slocumb talks about his sophomore novel, Symphony of Secrets, and the inspiration behind it. He shares a fascinating look into musical history of the 1920’s, his unique approach to writing musical thrillers, and how he balances musical detail with readability. He also del...
Ep. 138: Rebecca Makkai (Author of I Have Some Questions for You) + Book Recommendations
Sarah's Bookshelves Live - April 19, 2023 08:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 373 ratingsIn Episode 138, author Rebecca Makkai discusses I Have Some Questions for You, her latest novel that explores societal issues such as racism and wrongful incarceration through the lens of a crime story. This was a five-star book for me and looks to be *the book* of 2023 so far! Rebecca shared ho...
Ep. 137: Spring 2023 Book Preview with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide)
Sarah's Bookshelves Live - April 05, 2023 08:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 373 ratingsWelcome to the Spring 2023 Book Preview with Catherine of Gilmore Guide to Books! In this episode, Catherine and I share 12 of our most anticipated books releasing in April and May. This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no ...
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