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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T.A.B.'s Holiday Book Gift Guide 20.12.2020 21:26

Today T.A.B. shares some of our favorite holiday-themed books along with some great recommendations for books to gift to loved ones! 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://qrbteenadvisoryboard.weebly.com/ Learn more about Quail Ridge Books at...

Is the Book Always Better than the Movie? Part 2 13.12.2020 37:22

TAB is back again this Sunday with another discussion on, "Is the book always better than the movie?" Today we unpack a few well-known book and movie adaption pairings to try and decide, is the book always better? After listening, hop onto our Instagram and tell us YOUR thoughts through our story poll! Follow T.A.B. on Instagram @qrbteen Follow Quail Ridge Books on Instagram @quailridgebooks Follo...

Should School Require Students to Read? Part I 06.12.2020 36:57

In this first installment of a new series, "Should School Require Students to Read?", we begin to unpack our thoughts about reading in school. Specifically, the fine line between reading analytically vs. reading for pleasure, how the school environment encourages and discourages a love of reading, and if reading should be considered a skill or a hobby!  After listening, we would love to hear...

November Wrap Up & Favorite Authors 29.11.2020 25:33

For our last episode in November, T.A.B. talked about the books we have been reading (or have wanted to read) in November. We also chat about our favorite authors and the one question we would ask them! Mentioned in Episode: Keep a lookout for an exciting author interview coming up on the podcast!  Follow T.A.B. on Instagram @qrbteen Follow Quail Ridge Books @quailridgebooks Learn more about...

How We Get out of Reading Slumps 22.11.2020 26:41

Reading slumps are every avid reader's least favorite thing, so we thought we would sit down and give some advice on how we get out of them! Follow T.A.B. on Instagram @qrbteen Follow Quail Ridge Books @quailridgebooks Learn more about T.A.B. and find reviews at https://qrbteenadvisoryboard.weebly.com/ Learn more about Quail Ridge Books at www.quailridgebooks.com Quail Ridge Books' COVID-19 Policy...

The Books That Impacted us the Most 16.11.2020 24:01

Today we unpacked our all-time-favorites which left a lasting impact on as readers and people! Listen for some great recommendations from some avid readers! Need more T.A.B? Want to learn more about Raleigh's Quail Ridge Books? Follow T.A.B. on Instagram @qrbteen Follow Quail Ridge Books @quailridgebooks Learn more about T.A.B. and find reviews at https://qrbteenadvisoryboard.weebly.com/ Learn mor...

A November Book Chat! 15.11.2020 21:58

It's November and On The Shelf is so excited to announce that we will be recording weekly episodes so that we can chat with you all about books every week! Follow us on Instagram for more book recommendations! Need more T.A.B? Want to learn more about Raleigh's Quail Ridge Books? Follow T.A.B. on Instagram @qrbteen Follow Quail Ridge Books @quailridgebooks Learn more about T.A.B. and find reviews...

T.A.B. Talks with Becky Moynihan 25.10.2020 30:38

In On The Shelf's very first author interview, we sat down with Becky Moynihan, the dystopian and urban fantasy author of The Elite Trials trilogy and co-author of the Genesis Crystal Saga series.  Get Becky Moynihan's books at www.quailridgebooks.com Visit her at her Instagram @becky_moynihan or at her website at beckymoynihan.com Need more T.A.B? Want to learn more about Raleigh's Quail Rid...

The Special Percy Jackson Edition Episode 20.09.2020 27:47

We did it with Harry Potter, we're doing it again- this time with everyone's favorite fantasy series, Percy Jackson by Rick Riordan! Listen in as T.A.B. reminisces on this well-loved series.  TAB's September book club pick: https://www.quailridgebooks.com/book/9780593118764 The Lightening Thief (#1 in the Percy Jackson series): https://www.quailridgebooks.com/book/9780786838653 Need more T.A....

Is the Book Always Better than the Movie? Part 1 16.08.2020 25:27

Today T.A.B. sits down to discuss the age old question "Is the book always better than the movie?"  Need more T.A.B? Want to learn more about Raleigh's Quail Ridge Books? Follow T.A.B. on Instagram @qrbteen Follow Quail Ridge Books @quailridgebooks Learn more about T.A.B. and find reviews at https://qrbteenadvisoryboard.weebly.com/ Learn more about Quail Ridge Books at www.quailridgebooks.com...

The Best Books of Summer: What We're Reading to Stay Cool! 19.07.2020 18:18

Today, TAB got together (through video chat) to talk about all the books we are reading and love during summer and quarantine! We also touch on how we organize all the books we keep buying, how we keep reading even during the busy school year, and our all-time favorites! Need more T.A.B? Want to learn more about Raleigh's Quail Ridge Books? Follow T.A.B. on Instagram @qrbteen Follow Quail Ridge Bo...

Diversity in YA, Current Recommendations, & What We are Reading Right Now 07.06.2020 18:39

T.A.B. is back with another episode! Listen in to hear some recommendations for diverse, Own Voices YA stories, as well as what we are each currently reading. In respect to the recent murders of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, George Floyd and Tony McDade, and the current protests and activism challenging the systematic racism that has allowed these tragedies to occur, view Quail Ridge Books statem...

The Special Harry Potter Edition Episode 19.04.2020 23:56

With all of this extra time, T.A.B. got together for another episode over Zoom to discuss anything and everything Harry Potter! In this special edition of On The Shelf, we talk about Hogwarts houses, our favorite books in the series, Harry Potter being considered a classic, and much more! We also play a game of quick-fire Harry Potter trivia to test how well T.A.B. knows Harry Potter! Need more T....

Staying at Home? We've Got Books for That! 29.03.2020 37:44

As it is currently of utmost importance to stay at home and do your part in helping stop the spread of COVID-19, T.A.B. got together over facetime to discuss what books we are currently reading along with what YA books we recommend during this time at home. We also play a game of bookish March Madness; voting for which YA book is the best! Decide for yourselves which books are your favorites by ch...

To All the Books We Loved in February 23.02.2020 12:39

T.A.B. welcomes you back to On The Shelf with a second episode— featuring all of the books we enjoyed this February along with a discussion about the genre of romance! Need more T.A.B? Want to learn more about Raleigh's Quail Ridge Books? Follow T.A.B. on Instagram @qrbteen Follow Quail Ridge Books @quailridgebooks Learn more about Quail Ridge Books at www.quailridgebooks.com

Welcome to On The Shelf 20.01.2020 25:00

On The Shelf is the podcast you didn't know you needed in your life... until now! With new episodes each month, Raleigh's Quail Ridge Books' Teen Advisory Board chats all things Young Adult literature. Including the books we are currently loving, discussions on popular novels, exclusive author interviews, and more. Follow along as T.A.B. talks, laughs, and obsesses over the books that are On OUR S...