The Scorpio Bookshelf

HI! Just wanted to let you guys know what is going on, and what to expect from the rest of the year from us. A little break for us to get back up to speed and back into the groove of things. BYE! M + J

In this episode, we’re putting a new twist on our fan-casting style discussions by hosting a chaotic little character dinner party . Instead of casting actors, we’re drafting some of our favorite fictional characters and imagining what would happen if they all had to sit at the same table for one very dramatic meal. We take turns picking characters and explaining our reasoning completely off the c...

In this episode, we’re talking about something every reader eventually faces: the dreaded reading slump . We unpack what a slump actually is, what causes it, and how to tell the difference between a temporary reading funk and full-on burnout. We share our own personal experiences with losing motivation, feeling disconnected from books we normally would’ve loved, and questioning our reading habits...

In this episode, we’re asking a question that’s been sitting heavy on our minds: are we reading too fast, but enjoying less? We dive into how the pressure to hit reading goals, avoid spoilers, and keep up with social media trends can quietly turn a relaxing hobby into something that feels competitive. We talk about speed reading, the rise of “how many books did you read this month?” culture, and w...

In this episode of The Scorpio Bookshelf , we’re breaking down the world of Advanced Reader Copies (ARCs) and the culture that’s grown around them. We start with the basics—what ARCs are, why they exist, and how they differ from things like alpha and beta reading—before getting into what it actually means to take on that role as a reader. We talk about the responsibility that comes with ARC readin...

In this episode of The Scorpio Bookshelf , we’re tackling the sometimes controversial, always polarizing topic of DNFing books . We kick things off with a funny personal story (yes, involving our podcast merch) before settling into a real conversation about why putting a book down can feel way more loaded than it should. We talk about our very different relationships with DNFing—how Morgan used to...

BUCKLE UP! In this episode, we’re jumping into the messy, heated world of fandom wars in the book community. We talk about how strong opinions around genres, adaptations, and even author behavior can quickly turn into full-blown conflicts—and why certain fandom spaces feel especially intense. Using popular series (yes, including ACOTAR ) as examples, we unpack how disagreements can escalate from h...

In this episode of The Scorpio Bookshelf , we’re leaning fully into the vibes as we explore the crossover between astrology and reading preferences . We talk about why zodiac signs have become such a big theme in the book community—especially on Bookstagram—and how astrology content feels less about strict rules and more about personality, mood, and aesthetic. This is a lighthearted, very unseriou...

In this episode, we’re talking all things BookTok —how it’s shaped our reading habits, our TBRs, and honestly… our book-buying budgets. We get into the series and titles that blew up online, which recommendations actually worked for us, and how much influence friends versus the BookTok community have on what we pick up next. We also chat about our personal genre preferences, from romance to thrill...

In this episode, we’re catching up with some personal updates before jumping into a bigger conversation about parasocial relationships in the book world . We break down what parasocial relationships actually are, how social media has changed the way readers interact with authors, and where the line can start to blur between connection and entitlement. We talk openly about the rise of intrusive com...

In this episode, we’re diving into the world of cozy fantasy —what it is, why it’s everywhere right now, and why so many readers (including us) are gravitating toward it. We talk about how post-pandemic escapism has shaped the genre, why emotional depth and found family sit at the heart of cozy fantasy, and how it offers a gentler alternative to high-stakes, epic fantasy. We also explore what make...

In this episode, we kick off Season 2 of the podcast with by reintroducing ourselves and sharing a bit about our journey as book lovers. We talk about where our love of reading started, our favourite books, and the authors we consider automatic five-star reads. From there, we move into how we rate books, the genres we think are seriously underrated, and the petty reasons we sometimes DNF a book. F...

HAPPY NEW YEAR! The Scorpio Bookshelf is pumped to be back and itching to bring you guys the best most consistent content we got! This episode we are wrapping up 2025 and leaving it behind for the excitement and anticipation we have for 2026! Our book stats, our reading goals and our most anticipated reads of the next year! Stay tuned for next weeks first full episode for Season 2! As always you c...

HIIIIIIII! SPOILER ALERT WARNING! Tourist Season by Brynne Weaver spoilers from 25- 32 minutes in the pod! Welcome back! This episode is a little return episode chatting about our birthdays, what we've been up to and the books we plan on reading for the end of the year! Thank you for sticking with us this year, and we are excited to finish the year strong and the new year STRONGER! As always,...

Welcome to Episode 27 of The Scorpio Bookshelf! We meant to have a structured episode, but then Joaquin dropped the bombshell about getting an ARC of Scarred by History by Maggie Lynn and… well, chaos followed. Cue us rambling about fall, autumn aesthetics, and the flood of book releases coming before the year wraps up. Are you ready for cozy reading season? You can find our socials here !

Welcome to Episode 26 of The Scorpio Bookshelf! Warning: opinions incoming. This week, Morgan and Joaquin break down their bookish preferences. Will you agree with us? Probably not—and that’s the fun part. What’s your most unpopular book take? You know where to find us !

Welcome to Episode 25 of The Scorpio Bookshelf! This week is a mix of personal chaos and bookish excitement as Morgan and Joaquin catch you up on life, vibes, and the ever-growing list of preorders from authors we just can't quit. From long-awaited sequels to impulsive “Add to Cart” moments—we’re talking about it all. Are you a preorder fiend or a wait-for-the-reviews type? We want to know! As...

Welcome to Episode 24! This week, a lot happened - so here's a little catch up over drinks. Talking some booktok drama, and trying to figure out what we wanna read. So - normal life tbh. We have found out that our recording software gives us a summary of what the episode is. So here is that if you care enough: Summary In this episode, Joaquin and Morgan discuss their lives, the pressures of so...

Book deep dive here we come! Navessa Allen's sequel to Lights Out is now out! Caught Up is a spicy, mafia romance book that will get you off but keep you sane at the same time. This week is all about our thoughts on book 2 of this trilogy. Stick around and get aroused. As always you can find our social here !

This was such a fun trip down memory lane! We sittin' here chatting about the nostalgic tv shows and movies we watched as kids. Even Stevens, Scooby-Doo, Suite Life of Zack and Cody - absolute BANGERS. If you let us know your favourite shows as a kid, you're a g. As always here is our socials!

The title is exactly what this weeks episode is all about. Everything and nothing all at once. We appreciate all of you who still be listening to our crazy and wild shit every week. As always you can find out socials here !

This episode was SO fun for us to record and we hope you enjoy all of our fan castings as much as we did. If you wanted to check out the slideshows of our fan castings to follow along with the podcast, you can do that here! Morgan's Fan Castings Joaquin's Fan Castings And as always you can catch us on socials here !

oh hello! This week we covered 3 mini topics. Being a mood reader in this book era, underrated books we love that we think don't get mentioned enough as well as books, series or authors that we are scared to get into. We would love it if you let us know your most scared series/authors! Find our socials here !

This week is a little bit more of a dive into why we took our 3 week break and a whole bunch of random shit. We want to thank anyone and everyone who still listens on a weekly basis, if you do listen to this episode and read this description, message our IG account the phrase " Hippos riding elephants" and there will be a special prize for you. As always you can find our socials here !

whoops... Hi. It's us again... Hope you didn't forget us. We are still here and this week we are talking all about the author Q&A meet and greet book signing with Lyla Sage and Hannah Bonam-Young at the beginning of May. This event gave us life and meaning again after being in a life funk. Thank you so much to FourLetterEvents for putting this event on. Find all our socials here !