Notes from the Shelf

In this episode of Notes from the Shelf , I review the 6 books I’ve read so far that were published in 2026. From the Archive: The Black Dahlia podcast episode:  https://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-ep-13-who-killed-the-black-dahlia--71323545 Add these to Your Shelf: https://bookshop.org/lists/book-recommendations-notes-from-the-shelf Support the Shelf: https://buymeacoffee.com/notesfromtheshelf

In this episode of Notes from the Shelf , I read one star reviews for the books my top books I read in 2025. Some of these reviews I can agree with, and some are just harsh. Support the Shelf: https://buymeacoffee.com/notesfromtheshelf https://bookshop.org/lists/book-recommendations-notes-from-the-shelf

In this episode, I go over the 10 books I read for my Spring TBR Bingo Challenge, and I actually got a bingo this time! Join in on the Summer TBR Bingo and let me know how you do! From the Shelf Archive: Get your free Summer TBR Bingo Card printable here:  https://notesfromtheshelf.com/2026/06/19/summer-2026-tbr-bingo-challenge/ Audrey Wilson interview:  https://notesfromtheshelf.com/2026/02/20/au...

In this episode of Notes from the Shelf , I list 14 books to add to your TBR list this summer. Support the Shelf: https://buymeacoffee.com/notesfromtheshelf https://bookshop.org/lists/book-recommendations-notes-from-the-shelf

Have you been curious about dark academia, but not sure where to start? This episode is for you. In this episode of Notes from the Shelf , I recommend 11 books to serve as your Dark Academia starter pack. These stories are filled with complicated characters, secrets, murder, privilege, elite schools, and they question whether intelligence actually makes someone a better person. From the Shelf Arch...

In this episode of Notes from the Shelf , I share 14 books under 300 pages that packed a punch for me. Some are fiction, some are nonfiction, some are cozy, some are horrifying, and a few completely changed the way I think about the world. From the Shelf Archive: On Tyranny summary Monk & Robot series review Discontent book review The Sun was Electric Light book review What Moves the Dead book...

In this episode of Notes from the Shelf , I confess to the books I just could not get through. Are any of these worth a second try? Let me know! From the Shelf Archive: https://notesfromtheshelf.com/2025/01/17/five-books-ive-dnfd-and-why/ Support the Shelf: https://buymeacoffee.com/notesfromtheshelf https://bookshop.org/lists/book-recommendations-notes-from-the-shelf

In this episode of Notes from the Shelf , I go over books and series I think aren’t talked about enough. Have you read any of these books? What are books you think are underrated? Books/Series Discussed in this Episode: Jack West Jr. series by Matthew Reilly Ghosts of the Tsunami by Richard Lloyd Parry The Anomaly by Michael Rutger All Our Wrong Todays by Elan Mastai Beasts of Extraordinary Circum...

In this episode of Notes from the Shelf , I review the Emily Wilde trilogy by Heather Fawcett, a cozy fantasy series centered around faerie expert Emily Wilde and her academic rival Wendell Bambleby during their misadventures into the faerie realm. From the Shelf Archive: https://notesfromtheshelf.com/2025/02/23/book-review-emily-wildes-encyclopedia-of-faeries/ https://notesfromtheshelf.com/2025/0...

In this episode of Notes from the Shelf , I rank 100 romance tropes from a teirmaker list I found. Follow along and rank them yourself at https://tiermaker.com/create/all-romance-tropes-15980767 Watch the video version on Youtube: https://youtu.be/aHEI65vgplQ   From the Shelf Archive: https://notesfromtheshelf.com/2026/02/13/romance-tropes-i-love-and-hate-with-book-recs/ Add this to Your Shelf:  h...

In this episode of Notes from the Shelf , I discuss what I’ve read so far in 2026. Leave in the comments which book from my physical TBR I should read next out of these five: 1. Careless People by Sarah Wynn-Williams 2. Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy 3. The First Time I Saw Him by Laura Dave 4. The Husbands by Holly Gramazio 5. My Husband’s Wife by Alice Feeney Check out the Black Dahlia e...

In this episode of Notes from the Shelf , I’m review Blood Over Bright Haven by M. L. Wang as well as recommending five books that give the same vibes. If you loved Blood Over Bright Haven, be sure to add these to your TBR! From the Shelf Archive:  https://notesfromtheshelf.com/2026/01/13/book-review-blood-over-bright-haven/ https://notesfromtheshelf.com/2026/01/16/if-you-enjoyed-blood-over-bright...

In this episode of Notes from the Shelf , I’m going full spoiler-mode on Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir and its film adaptation. I break down exactly what changed, what worked, and what didn’t. From character arcs and emotional beats to the science-heavy details that made the book so immersive, I’m comparing the page to the screen and asking the ultimate question: did the adaptation capture the he...