But Have You Tried...

But Have You Tried... The Vesper Holly Series 29.06.2026 27:10 ↓

Unearth a Story! Ally introduces Nic to the world of Lloyd Alexander's Vesper Holly book.  Also, the Magic Mug yields surprising results.  

The Warm Bookshelf 15.06.2026 40:22 ↓

This week Nic and Ally talk: The Amazing Digital Circus The Mandalorian & Grogu Murderbot Pride and Prejudice Dungeon Crawler Carl Spider-Man Noir Brandon Sanderson and more!

But Have You Tried... Yoshi 01.06.2026 27:30 ↓

This week Nic introduces Ally to the world of Yoshi.

The Ramblin' Book Shelf 18.05.2026 40:27 ↓

We have a great time catching up on all that's going on. 

But Have You Tried Citizen Kane 05.05.2026 28:54 ↓

Nic and Ally pull from the magic Darth Vader chalice and are assigned the topic of Citizen Kane... which Ally has never heard of. 

The Poetic Bookshelf 20.04.2026 32:14 ↓

Ally and Nic discuss: Marcy DeMansky Project Hail Mary XO Kitty  and more!

But Have You Tried... Jeeves & Wooster 06.04.2026 25:11 ↓

Ally introduces Nic to the world of P.G. Wodehouse's Jeeves & Wooster

Godzilla's Bookshelf 23.03.2026 47:11 ↓

Nic and Ally talk  Godzilla and Mothra Brandon Sanderson Tom Selleck Vampires and Star Trek. 

But Have You Tried Scrubs 09.03.2026 26:15 ↓

Nic alerts Ally to the existence of the show Scrubs. 

That Bookshelf is so Fetch! 23.02.2026 36:08 ↓

Ally and Nic discuss Brandon Sanderson, Mean Girls, Mark Twain, and more!

But Have You Tried... Anna Karenina 09.02.2026 43:18 ↓

This week we tackle the big one, Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy!

The Gluten Free Bookshelf 26.01.2026 30:42 ↓

Nic and Ally talk Rambo, Richard Osman, 90210, and more!

But Have You Tried... Sabrina Carpenter 12.01.2026 28:02 ↓

This week Ally introduces Nic to the world of Sabrina Carpenter.

2025 Year End Bookshelf 29.12.2025 37:11 ↓

Ally and Nic discuss favorites from 2025 in this New Year's special episode. 

But Have You Tried... Archie Comics at Christmas 15.12.2025 30:45 ↓

It's not Christmas for Nic without Archie Comics, so now Ally get's to experience all of the nostalgic fun too. 

The Post Thanksgiving Bookshelf 01.12.2025 43:01 ↓

Ally and Nic settle in to discuss what is on their current reading a watching list.  Heads up, we had to use our backup audio for this and it's bad!

But Have You Tried... Cranberry Relish 17.11.2025 33:22 ↓

Ally has Nic try an old family recipe, plus talk of Thanksgiving.

When Bookshelf Met Ally 03.11.2025 23:00 ↓

We're catching up on what we've been up to. Topics include: Back to the Future Superman Jane Austen The Beach Boys Elvis and more.

But Have You Tried... Hocus Pocus 20.10.2025 26:45 ↓

It's part one of our Magic Pick when Ally and Nic crossover with Kendra Mikols from 9021 Here We G0 to discuss the 1993 film Hocus Pocus.  Be sure to catch the second half where we cover What Lies Beneath over in the Howe's Things feed! 

Fall Looks and Banned Books 06.10.2025 43:15 ↓

It's the But Have You Tried Bookshelf!   This week we discuss Banned Books Week KPop Demon Hunters Sabrina Carptenter Monolith Brandon Sanderson Alexander McCall Smith and more!

But Have You Tried... Veronica Mars 22.09.2025 25:40 ↓

Attention all Marshmallows!  Nic and Ally cover Veronica Mars?  Did Ally watch the correct season one?  Tune in to find out!

The Bad Mood Book Shelf 08.09.2025 32:18 ↓

We're stressed, but still having fun catching up on our latest in books, movies and shows. topics include:  Presence Brian Wilson Terry Pratchett Star Wars Wii U Brandon Sanderson Wednesday and Ted Danson!

But Have You Tried... Wednesday 25.08.2025 25:17 ↓

Nic is an Addams Family fan from way back, so Ally assigns the series Wednesday. 

The August Bookshelf is upon Us 11.08.2025 29:50 ↓

This week, Nic and Ally talk: Superman Fantastic Four: First Steps Brandon Sanderson The Good Place Ironheart and more

But Have You Tried Cross-Stitch 28.07.2025 25:06 ↓

It's a Color Our World Summer Reading party when Nic and Ally try cross-stitch!