Sarah's Bookshelves Live

In Mini Episode 37, Elizabeth Chapman and I talk for so long about books that it can't technically be called a mini episode. This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights How blogs, podcasts, and #bookstagram helped her go from not finishing her assigned reading in high school to becoming a high school English...

In Episode 36, Claire Gibson, author of Beyond the Point ( my review ), talks about the inspiration behind the novel, what it was like growing up on the West Point campus, two editorial choices she made, and...of course, shares her book recommendations! This post contains affiliate links (plus: here's your  Amazon Smile-specific affiliate link ), through which I make a small commission when you ma...

In Mini Episode 35, Sarah Bohl ( @sarahbohl ) and I talk about our shared terrible luck with Pulitzer Prize winners, character-driven mysteries, our thoughts on a beloved WWII novel…and, of course, book recommendations!   This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights Our mutual terrible luck with Pulitzer Prize...

In Episode 34, Sara Hildreth of  Fiction Matters  (also a high school English teacher at an all-girls school) talks about how she tries to encourage her students to love what they're reading, how she feels about classic and contemporary literature in the classroom, and…of course, shares her book recommendations! This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you m...

In Mini Episode 33, Stephenie Freeman from  @reads.on.wednesdays  talks about hyped books, #bookstagram FOMO…and shares her book recommendations!   This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights Managing #bookstagram FOMO. Our nervousness about  The Testaments  by Margaret Atwood. Stephenie's Book Recommendation...

In Episode 32, Cristina talks about her job as Senior Books Editor at Bustle and her path to that job, Bustle's approach to recommending books, and shares her book recommendations (some by Latina authors). PLUS – You can now get bonus podcast content by supporting Sarah's Bookshelves Live on Patreon ! Check out details  here  and sign up  here ! This post contains affiliate links, through which I...

In Mini Episode 31, Kailey from @kmc_reads shares emotional book recommendations. This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights A little explanation of open vs. closed door romances. Books that made Kailey cry. Kailey's Book Recommendations Two OLD Books She Loves The Dream Daughter  by Diane Chamberlain |  Buy...

In Episode 30, Deb and Amy from the  Bless Your Heart Book Club  join me to talk Southern literature…and obviously a heavy dose of Pat Conroy!   This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights Our extensive thoughts on Pat Conroy. Our first memories of loving Southern literature. Deb and I's differing opinions of...

In Episode 29, Katie from @katieneedsabiggerbookshelf shares an eclectic range of book recommendations. If you'd like to be a guest on a mini episode of Sarah's Book Shelves Live, apply  here ! All you need to record is a Smartphone and a Skype account. This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights The super hy...

In Episode 28,  Annie Jones , owner of  The Bookshelf  in Thomasville, GA and Co-Host of the  From the Front Porch podcast , joins me to talk about owning a bookstore…and answer listener questions! Plus, bonus new release recommendations!   This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights Annie's business strategy...

Welcome to a special episode of the Sarah's Bookshelves Live podcast…the Fall 2019 Book Preview with Catherine of Gilmore Guide to Books ! Catherine and I share our most anticipated books coming out for the rest (August – December) of 2019. This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights Catherine and my success...

In Episode 26, Beck Dorey-Stein, author of  From the Corner of the Oval  (my review), joins me to talk about working in the White House, being in your 20's, and her second book!   This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights A couple fun anecdotes about Presidential staffers and life in the White House. How /...

In Episode 25,  Siobhan Jones  (Editorial Director of  Book of the Month ) joins me to go behind the scenes of  Book of the Month …and reveals one of the August  Book of the Month  picks early! This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights What Siobhan's job entails day-to-day. How  Book of the Month  picks its...

In Episode 24,  Grace Atwood  and  Becca Freeman  (Co-Hosts of the  Bad on Paper Podcast ) join me to talk New York City books and bookstores and share their experience as Book of the Month judges. This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights How Grace and Becca first met (and if they initially liked each othe...

In Episode 23, Carla from  Happiest When Reading  joins me to break down the 2019 books so far that most deserve the hype, least deserve the hype, and the best underrated gems.   This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights How Carla and my reading has been so far this year. How DNF'ing books is keeping Carla...

In Episode 22, Angie Kim (author of  Miracle Creek ) talks about how her background influenced her novel and shares her literary mystery recommendations. This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights Angie's journey from trial attorney to novelist. How Angie's own children's medical problems when they were youn...

In Episode 21, Mary Laura Philpott (author of  I Miss You When I Blink ) talks about women's identity crises, how she pitched her book to publishers, her job at Parnassus Books…and shares "women who get women" book recommendations. This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights How long it took Mary Laura to rec...

In Episode 20, Susie from the blog  Novel Visits  joins me to countdown our all-time favorite summer reads! This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights What summer reading means to us. What we want to avoid in our summer reading. The one book you think would be on our lists, but isn't. Sarah guesses the thinl...

Welcome to a special episode of the Sarah's Bookshelves Live podcast…the Summer 2019 Book Preview with Catherine of Gilmore Guide to Books ! Catherine and I share our most anticipated books coming out in June and July of 2019. This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights Catherine and my success rate for books...

In Episode 18, Allison from the blog  Mind Joggle  joins me to talk about the mental load of motherhood, how to relieve it, and share books about motherhood. This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights Where the name  Mind Joggle  comes from. Why we both started our blogs (the reasons are similar and related...

In Episode 17, Jaclyn and Rachael (aka the Pingel Sisters) join me to talk sisterly reading and share their book recommendations. This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights Why the Pingel Sisters transitioned their blog from a lifestyle blog to a book blog. Our feelings about book reviews vs. book lists (rea...

In Episode 16, Meredith Monday Schwartz and Kaytee Cobb join me to go behind-the-scenes of the  Currently Reading Podcast . This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights The segment Currently Reading guests are always the most nervous about. How (and how fast) Currently Reading came together. What Meredith and...

In Episode 15, Christine from  The Uncorked Librarian  talks literary travel and books set abroad. This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights Why Christine became a "rogue librarian." Why Christine is "notorious for breaking into libraries." Why it's harder than you think to visit libraries abroad. Christine...

In Episode 14, Lindsey J. Palmer (author of  Otherwise Engaged ) joins me to talk about her book and her reading and writing life. This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights Lindsey's interviews with Kyle Chandler and Connie Britton (from  Friday Night Lights ). Authors pulling from real life for their ficti...

Welcome to the second special episode of the Sarah's Bookshelves Live podcast…Spring 2019 Book Preview with Catherine of Gilmore Guide to Books ! Catherine and I share our most anticipated books coming out in April and May of 2019. This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights Catherine and my success rate for...