Shelf Defence

Arts EN ↓ 7 episodes

The internet's most batsh*t book podcast! Four unhinged gals here to die on a hill for the books we love, reading your favourite romance and fantasy picks.

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The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune 17.09.2026 54:36

This week we get cosy by the cerulean sea and discuss the found family trope, which gets especially interesting when the family you’ve found happens to include the Antichrist.

A Deal with the Elf King by Elise Kova 03.09.2026 53:19

We've made a lot of deals with elf kings at this point, but we just can't help ourselves - join us this week as we talk about the brooding king, the guaranteed monster dog pet and how women always save the day!

City of Bones by Cassandra Clare 06.08.2026 58:10

Today we discuss a much-beloved favourite from our childhoods, featuring leather-clad demon hunters, evil societies and a love triangle between a man who may be your brother and a rat.

Austenland by Shannon Hale 09.07.2026 51:10

It is a truth universally acknowledged that we all want to live in an Austen novel...Join us and Jane Hayes in an immersive experience that answers the important question: how much would you pay to meet Mr Darcy?

The Selection by Kiera Cass 25.06.2026 57:35

We're covering The Selection this week, a book about a girl who enters a competition for a prince's heart and is definitely not just a contestant on The Bachelor.

Married to the Alien Cowboy by Ursa Dax 11.06.2026 59:42

We get deep into the logistics of mail-order marriage to an alien species, but ultimately fail to understand "cocktails".

Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros 29.05.2026 1:04:34

Join us for our podcast debut as we refuse to use the title "Wingleader" and debate if dragons really are a girl's best friend!