The Bookshelf at the End of the Universe

We're back! Elliott and Kristen sit down to talk about two books by Lamar Giles, Ruin Road and The Last Last-Day-of-Summer . They also discuss this year's Librarypalooza, which Lamar Giles will be at to discuss his work! Check out the link below for more details about Librarypalooza. https://www.librarypaloozasa.org/ Thanks for listening!

We're back with the next chapter in Stephen King's Dark Tower series, The Drawing of the Three. Roland's journey takes a radical turn as he encounters, assists, and is aided by some new companions. Join us as we talk all about the events of the second book in King's epic series! CONTENT WARNINGS — While not said during the show, the book contains the following: Adult language, viol...

It's Norah's turn to take the driver's seat in an episode about Dinotopia—a fun fantasy book where humans and dinosaurs exist in a magical world together! Join us as we talk about the book and some of our favorite dinos.

We are back and ready to tackle a new series, The Dark Tower, by Stephen King. This is a series (and author) that Cody is very familiar with, but Elliott is brand new to. Join us as we talk about the first book in the series, The Gunslinger, which is one of King's most experimental books. We'll be back soon to talk about the next book in the series, The Drawing of the Three, so keep an eye...

This week, Norah takes the driver's seat to talk about the 1985 book Kiki's Delivery Service by Eiko Kadono. The book became much more well-known due to the 1989 movie adaptation by Hayao Miyazaki. Norah talks about the portrayal of witches in this book as compared to other books, movies, and TV shows, as well as the major differences between the book and its adaptation. bookshelfattheend@...

This was a pretty intense piece of horror manga, so parents, please read it before deciding if you want your child to read it. Hear what Elliott and Cody had to think about this seminal work of horror writing from Junji Ito on this week's episode. Next week, Norah is on to talk about Kiki's Delivery Service! bookshelfattheend@gmail.com @bookshelfpod on Instagram

Guess who's back? Back again. Elliott's back with his mom, Kristen, to talk about Of Jade and Dragons by Amber Chen. This is the first silkpunk book that has been discussed on the show and Elliott really enjoyed it. The discussion covers the influence of Mulan on the story and the downright beautiful cover art. The book was an ARC (Advance Reader Copy) and does not release until 24 June 20...

Elliott is back and ready to talk books! During the hiatus, he read two books which re-tell fairy tales for a modern audience. Join him and Kristen as they talk about these great books! The Last Rose, by Leah Cypress, is a retelling of Beauty and the Beast which presents a classic story in a new setting. In the latter half of the episode, Elliott and Kristen talk about Philip Pullman's retelli...

Elliott is taking us back to school today as he discusses a book he read (and enjoyed) for school, Refugee. Join us as we talk about how much we love this book and how Alan Gratz has destroyed our hearts forever. Thanks, Alan. We do talk about spoilers, so read first! Follow us on social media at the links below (kids, get your parents' permission first): ⁠https://twitter.com/shelfattheend⁠ ⁠h...

We've got a special bonus episode for everyone! Elliott's younger sister Norah joined him to talk about Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo. Norah read the book and wanted Elliott to read it so they could talk about it on the show! Hope you all enjoy their conversation!

We got another ARC, this time for Forever Twelve by Stacy McAnulty. Elliott really enjoyed this sci-fi story about people who can become immortal and the ups and downs which come with it. Join us as we discuss the book and stick around to the end for a chance to win a free copy! Follow us on social media at the links below (kids, get your parents' permission first): https://twitter.com/shelfat...

We're in the Cosmere and talking about Brandon Sanderson's 2006 novel, Mistborn: The Final Empire. It's the first book in the Mistborn series and Elliott's first journey into the Cosmere, but not his first Sanderson novel. Join us as we talk about why Brandon Sanderson is such a great world-builder and all the things that make this a wonderful read! (If you haven't read the boo...

We're back! Elliott was busy enjoying his summer and getting ready for the school year, but he's back to talk about another ARC (Advanced Reader Copy) he received—Beneath the Swirling Sky by Carolyn Leiloglou. An adventure story involving famous paintings, Elliott really enjoyed the book and shared his thoughts with Kristen. Stick around after the review because Elliott got to interview th...

We were sent another ARC from Penguin Young Readers to review! Prehistoric creatures, a road trip of a lifetime, and the love of family all combined into one for Stephanie Willing's West of the Sea. Go purchase this gem when it goes on sale 15 August 2023. You will love it. This episode does NOT contain spoilers. Follow us on social media at the links below (kids, get your parents' permiss...

We were lucky enough to be sent an ARC (Advanced Reader Copy) of this thriller and have a lot to talk about. The book tells a chilling tale of ghosts, love both destroyed and blooming, and mysterious goings on, all set within a private school tucked away in the woods. The book, published by Penguin Random House, will be available for purchase on 01 August 2023, so be sure to grab a copy as soon as...

We're back! It's been a busy summer for us (just kidding, we just needed a break to play some Tears of the Kingdom), but it's time to get back to book talk. This week, we are discussing not one, but two books! Fat Angie and it's sequel, Fat Angie: Rebel Girl Revolution are wonderful books that explore some pretty heavy topics. Join us as we discuss these books and, if you haven&#39...

On this episode, Elliott and Mom talk about Louis Sachar's 1998 novel, Holes. Join us as they discuss why it's a great summer read, how they felt about the movie, and where they would dig a hole to. Email: bookshelfattheend@gmail.com

We're back from a short break and Elliott is excited to discuss Dragon Ops by Mari Mancusi, a thrilling sci-fi adventure that takes place in a futuristic, abandoned theme park with augmented reality systems. Things get wild pretty quick and it leads to all kinds of exciting action. Email: bookshelfattheend@gmail.com

It's our 10th book! Join Elliott and Kristen as they discuss the novel-in-verse book, The Door of No Return, by Kwame Alexander. In addition to the book, they talk about novels-in-verse and poetry in general and its importance in literature. Elliott's next book will be Dragon Ops by Mari Mancusi and will be posted in two weeks, so grab a copy. Email any questions or comments to bookshelfat...

With the release of the Super Mario Brothers movie, Elliott and Cody decided to use this off-week to talk about adaptations of video games—the good, the bad, and the really bad. What are your thoughts on adaptations of video games? Send them to us at bookshelfattheend@gmail.com!

This week, Elliott is joined by his mom (who is a librarian) to discuss The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes. It's a thrilling story full of puzzles, riddles, and other mysteries. Will Avery, our main character, survive the danger-filled game set up for her to receive an inheritance from someone she doesn't even know? Join our co-hosts as they talk about all the thrills found in t...

Elliott is finishing up The Inheritance Games and will be back next week to discuss it with his mom, so this week, our bonus episode is another book he read with mom, The Cat Who Saved Books by Sōsuke Natsukawa. Join us next week when Elliott and Kristen discuss The Inheritance Games and email us with any questions or comments at bookshelfatttheend@gmail.com

Hello readers! This week, Elliott talks about Full Tilt, a psychological horror novel by his favorite author, Neal Shusterman. Elliott explains what makes this book so good and what he likes most about the genre. Elliott's next read is The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes, so grab a copy if you haven't already read it! Write to us and tell us your favorite scary books or ask a que...

On this week's episode, we discuss adaptations of books to film or TV. What makes an adaptation work? What changes have to be made to make a successful adaptation? Which adaptations of books are our favorites and which books would we like to see adapted to a movie or show? Email us with your adaptation suggestions and thoughts at bookshelfattheend@gmail.com.

It's finally time for our hosts to talk about Wildwood, by Colin Meloy! Join us as we go through the fantastical story of a girl who embarks on an adventure to save her baby brother (who was stolen by birds!) and meets a fantastical cast of characters including talking coyote soldiers, bandits, and an evil entity who seeks to bring down the Impassible Woods.