On The Shelf

On The Shelf with Honora Quinn

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Started as a forum for discussion about YA books during the pandemic, On The Shelf is now about all types of books and talking to all types of authors. Each week host Honora Quinn virtually sits down with your new favorite author from self-published to the NYTs bestselling to ask the important questions, like what type of plate they are. Cover art by Luciana KrausIntro and Outro Theme by Elise Boldizar

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Happy Embrace your Geekness Day!(on July 13th) 19.07.2021 26:41

we talk about all things nerdy books, fandoms, and embracing our geekness! https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/embrace-your-geekness-day/ (more on this day!) https://www.instagram.com/qrbteen/ (TAB insta) https://qrbteen.tumblr.com/post/654353684921253888/blog-what-tab-has-taught-me-so-far (TAB website)

Summer Reading 11.07.2021 38:47

TAB talks what makes our perfect summer read!  https://www.instagram.com/qrbteen/ 

the Pride Booklist 28.06.2021 30:40

TAB talks YA pride, plus LGBTQIA+ subtext in lit tangents, and shout out to Helen Keller day! links: TAB insta: https://www.instagram.com/qrbteen/ TAB website: https://qrbteen.tumblr.com/post/654353684921253888/blog-what-tab-has-taught-me-so-far Quail Ridge website: https://www.quailridgebooks.com/ https://www.history.com/pride  https://www.biography.com/activist/helen-keller 

T.A.B. Talks with Lyndsay Ely 20.06.2021 35:49

T.A.B. is so excited to share our interview with Lyndsay Ely, author of Gunslinger Girl and the newly-released Deadlock Rebels ! Listen in to here all about Ely's writing process, creative inspiration, and advice to young writers! Order Gunslinger Girl here! Order Deadlock Rebels here! Learn more about Lyndsay Ely | Visit T.A.B's social media | Explore Quail Ridge Books

Juneteenth Reading List 13.06.2021 36:53

In the spirit of Juneteenth coming up on June 19th, TAB shares a reading list and discussion! Learn more about Juneteenth here For more reviews, recommendations, and T.A.B. click here And explore Quail Ridge Books' upcoming events and online catalog here

Mental Health in YA Literature 23.05.2021 47:50

In recognition of May being Mental Health Awareness Month, T.A.B. discusses representation in YA literature and shares some books that do a good job portraying mental health. Learn more about Mental Health Awareness Month and find resources here For more reviews, recommendations, and T.A.B. click here And explore Quail Ridge Books' upcoming events and online catalog here

T.A.B. Talks Hyped Books 16.05.2021 52:15

Ever hear about a book once and then suddenly it's all everyone can talk about? Think Twilight, Harry Potter, Percy Jackson and more. Ever read a bestseller and then the tropes are all that's out in the market? Ever read a book that everyone raved about but ended up being underwhelmed? If so to any of the above we have the episode for you! In this episode we talk about the over done and under done...

Mother's Day Reading List 09.05.2021 29:26

Happy Mother's Day! Today, T.A.B. recommends their favorite books with themes of motherhood plus books they enjoyed with their moms! Listen to the full episode for some of their favorite books inspired by Star War's May the 4th Day! For more reviews, recommendations, and T.A.B. click here And explore Quail Ridge Books' upcoming events and online catalog here

Books That Have Gotten Us Through Quarantine 09.05.2021 37:37

A year since the pandemic began, T.A.B. revisits some of the books that have made an impact on us during quarantine! Available tickets for John Green (in conversation with Hank Green) online event May 19th! For more reviews, recommendations, and T.A.B. click here And explore Quail Ridge Books' upcoming events and online catalog here

Concrete Rose by Angie Thomas Discussion 02.05.2021 1:13:16

Because we all love Angie Thomas, T.A.B. does a close read of Concrete Rose and offers their insights into plot, character development, gender roles, and more! If you have not read the book yet, the spoilers don't start until around minute 47. Enjoy! For more reviews, recommendations, and T.A.B. click here And explore Quail Ridge Books' upcoming events and online catalog here

Happy National Poetry Month: Book Recommendations 25.04.2021 38:51

In the spirit of National Poetry Month, T.A.B. shares their favorite anthologies and novels in verse! For more reviews, recommendations, and T.A.B. click here And explore Quail Ridge Books' upcoming events and online catalog here

Reading Green: Discussing Environmentally-Friendly Reading (Part 2) 18.04.2021 43:58

In this part 2 episode, T.A.B. gives their insight into how to be a more environmentally-friendly reader and how bookstores can be more sustainable! Plus, listen in for book recommendations about environmental awareness! Learn more about sustainable publishing here! For more reviews, recommendations, and T.A.B. click here And explore Quail Ridge Books' upcoming events and online catalog here

Prom Season's Coming Up...Books to Get You Ready! 06.04.2021 32:59

T.A.B. shares their recommendations for books centered on prom and high school dances, plus a few of their favorite comedies! Lastly, the group crowns a "book prom court" For more reviews, recommendations, and T.A.B. click here And explore Quail Ridge Books' upcoming events and online catalog here

Reading Green: Discussing Environmentally-Friendly Book Publishing 28.03.2021 39:31

T.A.B. shares what they have learned and their ideas on sustainable publishing and what it means to read "green". They also share some ideas for crafts to make using reusable books. Learn more about sustainable publishing here! Find more information about ZeroHour NC here! For more reviews, recommendations, and T.A.B. click here And explore Quail Ridge Books' upcoming events and online catalog her...

Books about Revenge & March Book Madness 22.03.2021 53:05

In the spirit of this month's theme for Quail Ridge Books' Young Adult book display, T.A.B. discusses some of their favorite books including the topic of revenge, plus books with green covers perfect for Saint Patrick's Day! At the end of the episode, T.A.B. plays a special edition of March Madness --book themed! Play along and share your brackets on the Instagram here! For more reviews, recommend...

Women's History Month Reading List 14.03.2021 43:16

In today's episode, three Teen Advisory Members sit down to discuss their favorite books centered on women protagonists, feminist narratives, and women history! Listen for all the books you should read this March! For more reviews, recommendations, and T.A.B. click here And explore Quail Ridge Books' upcoming events and online catalog here

The Best Fictional Characters According to T.A.B. 01.03.2021 32:33

Today we discuss some of our favorite favorite fictional characters in the YA genre! For more reviews, recommendations, and T.A.B. click here And explore Quail Ridge Books' upcoming events and online catalog here

Should Schools Require Students to Read? Part II 21.02.2021 33:48

TAB discusses the benefits of reading as a teenager, what started their love of reading, and how (in and outside of school) teens can foster a love of reading. For more reviews, recommendations, and T.A.B. click here And explore Quail Ridge Books' upcoming events and online catalog here

We Heart these Books: Valentine's Day Recommendations 15.02.2021 53:59

This Valentine's Day, T.A.B. compiled a big list of all of our favorite Romance books, authors, and fictional relationships!  For more reviews, recommendations, and T.A.B. click here And explore Quail Ridge Books' upcoming events and online catalog here

Black History Month Reading List 07.02.2021 46:03

In the spirit of Black History Month this February, T.A.B. sat down to give a bunch of recommendations for books by black authors as well as stories centered on black narratives both fiction and non-fiction!  For more reviews, recommendations, and T.A.B. click here And explore Quail Ridge Books' upcoming events and online catalog here

Books & Authors We Loved in January 31.01.2021 16:39

Today T.A.B. sits down to discuss what we read this January! For more reviews, recommendations, and T.A.B. click here And explore Quail Ridge Books' upcoming events and online catalog here

Books We're Overdue to Read 24.01.2021 25:23

There are always those books that remain indefinitely on your TBR list. Today, T.A.B. discusses some of the books they have been meaning to read but just have not gotten around to it yet for one reason on another... For more reviews, recommendations, and T.A.B. click here And explore Quail Ridge Books' upcoming events and online catalog here

Reading Resolutions for 2021 & Looking Back at 1 Year of On The Shelf 17.01.2021 29:02

In this celebratory 1 year anniversary episode, we sit down to discuss our reading resolutions for 2021 as well as take a look back at how YA literature has changed over the past year! Listen in for ideas about how to spice up your reading this year along with our thoughts on the importance of Own-Voices stories in YA. For more reviews, recommendations, and T.A.B. click here And explore Quail Ridg...

T.A.B. Talks with Phil Stamper 10.01.2021 59:37

In this special episode of On The Shelf, T.A.B interviews Phil Stamper, bestselling YA author of The Gravity of Us and the soon-to-be released As Far As You'll Take Me . Listen in for a discussion on LGBTQ+ representation in YA literature, Phil Stamper's brainstorming processes as an author, parallels between musicians and their instruments, and much more! Preorder As Far As You'll Take Me here ,...

Upcoming 2021 Releases We're Excited for! 27.12.2020 39:49

Today, in T.A.B.'s final episode of 2020, we discuss all of the books we are looking forward to in 2021! Split by genres, this episode will give you tons of ideas for what to read this new year! Follow T.A.B. on Instagram @qrbteen Follow Quail Ridge Books on Instagram @quailridgebooks Follow T.A.B.'s new TikTok at www.tiktok.com/@qrbteen Learn more about T.A.B. and find reviews at https://qrbteena...