Shelf Addiction Podcast

Today on Book Chat LIVE I have a mixed bag of topics for you and since I decided to do this episode live, if you're listening feel free to chime in on any of the topics! I'll be talking about how I did with my 2016 book goals, what's on my agenda for 2017 and a few Christmas/Holiday read recommendations. Find Tamara on social media! Book Blog | shelfaddiction.com YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/...

This is a Coastal Magic Convention Author Feature. Today I'm chatting with featured author A.E. Via. If you've ever been interested in learning a bit about MM Romance, you don't want to miss today's episode! She shares her top 5 recommendations for MM Romance newbies and we talk about her latest title, The Secrets in My Scowl. Please leave a comment below and like the podcast and leave a positive...

This is a Coastal Magic Convention Author Feature. Today I'm chatting with featured author Lisa Kessler. Please leave a comment below and like the podcast and leave a positive review if you enjoyed today's episode. Thanks in advance! Find Lisa all over the internet, her links are below. Check out her series as well, if you enjoy paranormal romance, give it a try. Connect to Lisa Kessler Twitter |...

Today I'm talking about my top 5 reasons to join an online or real world book club, what I'm currently reading, and some upcoming book to TV adaptations! Articles mentioned in today's episode: https://www.newinbooks.com/books-to-read-before-they-become-tv-shows-in-2017/ http://www.mtv.com/news/2917285/books-becoming-movies-2017-2018-and-beyond/ ************************************ Blog Updates: Se...

This is a Coastal Magic Convention Author Feature. Today I'm chatting with featured author Kait Ballenger. Please leave a comment below and like the podcast and leave a positive review if you enjoyed today's episode. Thanks in advance! Find Kait all over the internet, her links are below. Check out her series as well, if you enjoy paranormal romance, give it a try. Connect to Kait Ballenger Twitte...

Featured author Tiffany Gholar and I discuss diversity in young adult literature. I'd like to hear your thoughts on this topic. Please leave a comment below and like the podcast and leave a positive review if you enjoyed today's episode. Thanks in advance! Websites mentioned in today's episode: http://www.diversityinya.com/tag/statistics/ http://weneeddiversebooks.tumblr.com/ http://www.diversityi...

Want to read something in the horror genre? This is the episode for you! Today I have 8 Creepy Reads Perfect for Halloween Reading. Check out the recommendations mentioned in this podcast (they are all great, listed in no particular order)! The Passage | http://amzn.to/2dRLG9a Dark Dreams: A Collection of Horror and Suspense by Black Writers | http://amzn.to/2duK1r2 This title is somewhat hard to...

Listen to find out why I support Banned Books Week. Articles and websites mentioned: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banned_Books_Week http://ncac.org/blog/welcome-to-banned-books-week-2016 http://ncac.org/resource/banned-books-myths http://www.bannedbooksweek.org/about http://www.ala.org/bbooks/bannedbooksweek Top 10 Challenged Books 2016 | https://youtu.be/eKdKZLlJcfQ Give Audible a try for FREE |...

Today me and episode guest Classy Green discuss everything we love about audiobooks, what makes a good or bad audiobook as well as what makes a great (and not so great) audiobook narrator from a listeners POV. If you haven't listened to an audiobook, I encourage you to give one of our recommendations a try! ADDITIONAL NOTE: Tavia Gilbert narrates the Night Huntress series, by Jeanine Frost. I also...

Today I review the entire series, The Dark Elements by Jennifer Armentrout. Listen to the podcast then pick up these books. You'll want to give them a try! The Dark Elements by Jennifer Armentrout | http://amzn.to/2cJd5gX ************************************ Blog Updates: Send me a voicemail! I want to hear from you!! Please go to my website now to leave your book recommendation for the genre of t...

Want to read something in the mystery/suspense genre? This is the episode for you! Sometimes the mystery/suspense genre is mashed up with thriller, so several of these you will find on all three genre shelves. After I recorded the episode I found this great article describing the differences! http://mariamurnane.com/2014/06/10/thriller-vs-mystery-vs-suspense/ Check out the recommendations mentione...

Join me as I chat with you about Teen and Young Adult book trends in 2016. Articles I gathered information from (feel free to read them in their entirety): Publisher's Weekly | http://tinyurl.com/glgmwfh Huffington Post | http://tinyurl.com/prqjzsq The Gaurdian | http://tinyurl.com/zmdgt36 Anchor App | Currently in Beta for Android. Available in iTunes. ************************************ Blog Up...

Join me as I talk about ways to find what to read next! I also talk about how many books the average person reads, what I'm currently reading, and more! Articles mentioned: The Decline of the American Book Lover http://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2014/01/the-decline-of-the-american-book-lover/283222/# A Snapshot of Reading in America in 2013 http://www.pewinternet.org/2014/01/16/a-snapsho...

My special guest and Shelf Addiction Podcast resident non-fiction reader Samone and I review and discuss Year of Yes: How to Dance It Out, Stand In the Sun and Be Your Own Person by Shonda Rhimes! Pick up your copy here: http://amzn.to/2aHn28P Share your thoughts on this book with me on Twitter. Tweet at me @shelfaddiction ************************************ Blog Updates: Send me a voicemail! I w...

Welcome bookish friends! FInd out what book to movie adaptations I'll be going to the movie theater to check out for the remainder of 2016! Also, get a few exiting blog updates and learn about a few US and local giveaways going that you'll want your shot at winning! Find Tamara on social media! Book Blog | shelfaddiction.com YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/user/ShelfAddiction/feed Twitter, Peris...

Welcome to my interview of author Rue Allyn! Find Rue's featured book on Amazon: Knight Defender | http://amzn.to/2anu86j Follow Alexandria on social media! Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/RueAllynFriends Twitter| https://twitter.com/RueAllyn Blog/Website | http://rueallyn.com/ Learn more about Rust City BookCon | http://rustcitybookcon.com/ ************************************ Blog Updates: W...

Welcome to my interview of author Alexandria Sure! Find Alexandria's featured book on Amazon: Before Him Comes Me | http://amzn.to/29Vx8BP ON SALE FOR $0.99 now in the Kindle Store! Follow Alexandria on social media! Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/Alexandria-Sure- 283345031858469/ Twitter| https://twitter.com/AlexandriaSure Blog/Website | https://alexandriasure.com/ Learn more about Rust City...

Welcome to my interview of author Cindy Spencer Pape. Enjoy. Find Cindy's featured book on Amazon: Sea Change | http://amzn.to/29whaD2 Follow Cindy on social media! Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/Cindy-Spencer-Pape-Books-102207923194253/ Twitter| https://twitter.com/CindySPape Blog/Website | http://www.cindyspencerpape.com/ Learn more about Rust City BookCon | http://rustcitybookcon.com/ Find...

Welcome to my interview of author Sara Dobie Bauer. Enjoy. Find Sara's book on Amazon: Bite Somebody | http://amzn.to/29i8laX Listen to the "soundtrack" that have been curated for Bite Somebody. http://www.corividae.com/shiny/bite-somebody-soundtrack/ Follow Sara on social media! Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/elizabethharmonauthor?ref=hl Twitter| https://twitter.com/romanzwrter_grl Blog/Webs...

Find out my top audiobook listens for the first half of 2016. Celebrate National Audiobook month by trying out a audiobook! Sources for audiobooks: Audiobook Sync | http://tinyurl.com/gtuvslo Your Local Library via the Overdrive app and One Click Digital App Podio Books | http://podiobooks.com/ Audible | http://amzn.to/291f3Su Scribd| https://www.scribd.com/g/4vrg66 Check out my reviews mentioned...

Check out my written review of What We Saw on my blog here: http://tinyurl.com/j4b447z Mentioned CNN Article: http://tinyurl.com/grq9ubc Find Tamara on social media! Book Blog | shelfaddiction.com YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/user/ShelfAddiction/feed Twitter, Periscope, & Instagram | @ShelfAddiction SnapChat | ShelfAddiction1 Intro/Outro Music created by Samone Ward Become a supporter of this...

Welcome to my interview of romance author Elizabeth Harmon! Enjoy. Find Elizabeth's books on Amazon: Pairing Off | http://amzn.to/1Ujb1IC Turning it On | http://amzn.to/1YqK9ZZ Getting it Back | http://amzn.to/1VYR10h Listen to the Spotify "soundtracks" that Elizabeth curated for each of her the books in this series so far! https://open.spotify.com/user/romancewriter-girl/playlist/6GreXSkv6U1s4qC0...

Ep 8 Today I'm reviewing the movie Me Before You, the adaptation of the best selling book by Jojo Moyes. Check out my YouTube video review of both Me Before You (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g183ydnxMuI) and After You (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPW6Ku7r_gw). Find me on social media! Book Blog | shelfaddiction.com YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/user/ShelfAddiction/feed Twitter | @ShelfA...

Welcome to my interview of romance author Roni Hall! Enjoy. Find Roni's book on Amazon: Montana Wild | http://amzn.to/1Xb0AtL Follow Roni on social media! Facebook | http://www.facebook.com/ronihall02 Twitter| https://twitter.com/ronihall78 Blog/Website | http://ronihall.com/ Find me on social media! Book Blog | shelfaddiction.com YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/user/ShelfAddiction/feed Twitter...

Welcome to my interview of romance author Lita Lawson! Enjoy. Find Lita's books on Amazon: Foolish Gamble | http://amzn.to/1TKtFXp Canidate for Love | http://amzn.to/22yGqda Follow Lita on social media! Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/authorlitalawson Twitter| https://twitter.com/AuthorLita Blog/Website | http://www.litalawson.com/ Find me on social media! Book Blog | shelfaddiction.com YouTub...