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Sarah & Teddy discuss a new book from one of their favorite authors. They talk about how good Felker-Martin is at making a book gross, and what makes good horror.

Teddy and Sarah talk about what picks they pick to read and how much knowing the author comes into it!

Sarah and Teddy discuss John J. Lennon's the Tragedy of True Crime.

Teddy and Sarah talk about AI. They don't like it.

Sarah & Teddy talk about Ripeness by Sarah Moss. They discuss its major themes, and what it lacks or doesn't say.

Sarah and Teddy talk their unpopular opinions! But really, how unpopular are they?

Sarah & Teddy talk about Katabasis by RF Kuang! They talk about what worked, what didn't work, and why they think RF Kuang is a genius even if Katabasis didn't completely work for them,

Sarah & Teddy yap about books they're looking forward to reading and how they build their TBRs!

Sarah & Teddy discuss The Queen of Saturn and the Prince in Exile by Errick Nunnally. They talk about what worked for them and what didn't work for them. Then, they are joined by Errick to discuss the book!

Sarah and Teddy discuss reading slumps. Why do they happen? How do we get out of them? Teddy is IN a reading slump right now, does he believe any of the tips will work?

Sarah and Teddy discussion Maurice by EM Forster, a wonderful piece of queer literature.

Sarah & Teddy talk about the book fandoms that shaped them and what it means to book culture now.

Sarah & Teddy talk about the Once & Future King by TH White. How does this classic hold up to their American sensibilities?

Teddy & Sarah face head to head on their favorite books. Who will be the ultimate winner?

Sarah & Teddy discuss O Pioneers! by Willa Cather. They discuss what constitutes an American novel, what they liked about the book, what didn't quite land for them.

Sarah & Teddy discuss BookTok! What even is a BookTok book? Is BookTok bad? Do we even like BookTok books?

Sarah & Teddy chat about Cassandra at the Wedding by Dorothy Baker. They were promised lesbians, but are there actually lesbians in this book? Also, what makes a book a classic?

Sarah and Teddy talk about their favorite book to movie adaptations and their least favorite adaptations!

Sarah & Teddy discuss the Grapes of Wrath and how its message is more urgent than ever!

Sarah & Teddy chat about how and why to read challenging books and preview what is going to be discussed on season 3 of Shelving Cart!

****We do want to provide a pretty intense trigger warning for this book. This book talks about, and is about, trauma, fascism, sexual assault, transphobia, self-harm, antisemitism, racism, eugenics, colonialism, classism, and misogyny, among other themes. It’s also pretty gory.**** Sarah and Teddy discuss Tell Me I'm Worthless by Alison Rumfitt. Horror, queerness, fascism, haunted houses, cancell...

Sarah & Ted discuss The Forest Demands its Due by Kosoko Jackson. They talk likes, dislikes, book recs, and YA!

Teddy and Sarah talk about Our Share of Night by Mariana Enriquez. What makes it a masterwork? Is it more of a family drama?

Teddy and Sarah discuss The Fervor by Alma Katsu! They talk likes, dislikes, general feelings, book recs, and more!

Sarah and Teddy first discuss the House of Last Resort (up to minute 29:00), then it is Sarah's (spoiler free) discussion of the book with Christopher Golden himself! Enjoy