No Shelf Control Podcast

This week’s episode is a shorter one—just 19 minutes! Perfect for a quick listen while you’re on the go. We’re diving into the beautiful chaos of TBRs (To Be Read lists) —the towering stacks, the endless Kindle downloads, and the carefully planned lists we immediately abandon. As a self-proclaimed mood reader, I’m breaking down: ✨ The different types of TBRs (physical, digital, and the fantasy pi...

Happy September, book besties! This week’s episode is a double feature: first, I’m wrapping up everything I read in August—including thrillers, celebrity memoirs, and a couple of emotional 5-star reads that completely wrecked me (in the best way). Then, I’m diving into one of my favorite topics: BOOK CLUBS! I’ll walk you through why book clubs are magic, the different ways to run one (in-person, v...

Every reader has been there—the dreaded reading slump. 📚😩 In this episode of No Shelf Control , I’m breaking down what a slump really is, why it happens and how I personally get my reading spark back. From comfort rereads to quick “palette cleanser” reads, audiobooks and even giving myself permission to DNF—I’m sharing my go-to slump busters and recent stories of climbing out of one. PLUS: excit...

Life gets busy—work, kids, family, everything in between—and sometimes reading just doesn’t happen the way we want it to. In this episode, I’m talking about what reading looks like in those real life seasons, how I give myself grace when my TBR piles up, and little ways I sneak books into a hectic schedule. PLUS—I’m sharing some exciting news: the No Shelf Control Podcast Book Club is officially h...

Today we’re diving into my hot (bookish) takes — the opinions you may or may not agree with, but they’re all in good fun. We’ll chat about the tropes I avoid, trends I love, and the bookish habits I just can’t get behind. Think of it as a cozy little rant session between friends. 📚 Let me know if you agree or if you think I’m totally wrong! Next week’s episode: Real Life Gets in the Way – Reading...

Welcome to the very first episode of No Shelf Control! I’m April — Bookstagrammer, toddler mom, chaotic mood reader, and your host. In this intro episode, I’m sharing how I fell back in love with reading, what books mean to me now, and why I created this cozy little podcast for book lovers like you. Whether you read 4 books a year or 40, this space is for you. 🩷 https://linktr.ee/noshelfcontrol.p...

Hey book besties — I’m April, and welcome to No Shelf Control , the podcast for readers who choose books based on vibes, skip sleep for just one more chapter, and never quite stick to the TBR. If you’re into twisty thrillers, nostalgic favorites, emotional rollercoasters , and a little bookish chaos, you’ll feel right at home here. Each week, I will be diving into the reads we love, the ones that...