Podcasts by On The Shelf with Honora Quinn

A New Wave of YA Horror is Upon Us and You Should Start Here! - The Grimmer with Naben Ruthnum from 2023-12-10T18:00

Today on OTS I got to talk with Naben Ruthnum about his debut YA novel THE GRIMMER. But that's not all, we talked about his varied career in both fiction and nonfiction, adult and now YA, as...

A Tale of Two Books, An Appetite for Miracles and Omega Morales by Laekan Zea Kemp from 2023-12-03T18:00

Hi everybody and welcome (or welcome back) to On The Shelf. Today I had the absolute pleasure of talking with author Laekan Zea Kemp about one of her YA books (An Appetite for Miracles) and one ...

The Return of Lilian Li: Sports, Perfectionism, Difficult Choices and of course Duet Me Not from 2023-11-26T18:00

Today I got to talk to the one and only Lilian Li for the second time and about her second novel Duet Me Not. Duet Me Not is a YA rom-com about the trials and tribulation of synchronized swimming (...

A Story Years in the Making and the Importance of Solar Flares - The Forgotten Colony and J.B. Ryder from 2023-11-19T18:00:27

Today I got to talk with the one and only J.B. Ryder! An up and coming young writer about his sci-fi dystopian debut novel THE FORGOTTEN COLONY

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A Web of Contradictions and A Book That is the First of It's Kind - The Spice Must Flow with Ryan Britt from 2023-11-18T18:00:40

This week on OTS we welcome back Ryan Britt! Last time we discussed his book 'Phasers On Stun' which is alllll about the making and creation of the Star Trek Universe and this week we ar...

Taking Signs from the Universe and Writing What She Wanted to Read - House of Koi with Lilian Li from 2023-11-12T18:00

Today I got to talk to the one and only Lilian Li about her debut novel HOUSE OF KOI. We discuss the good of her tumultuous publishing journey as well as her inspiration and her hopes for those tha...

Is The Grass Every Really Greener? - Fake Famous with Dana L. Davis from 2023-11-07T18:00

Welcome back to OTS! Today I have a VERY special interview to share today... a release day special for Fake Famous, Dana L. Davis' fifth novel! This book is all about Red, a farm girl from I...

What Happens When Kid Detectives Stop Detecting? (You'll Have To Read To Find Out...) - Charlotte Illes Is Not A Detective with Katie Siegel from 2023-11-05T18:00:23

Ever wonder what happens when to you favorite kid detectives after they hang up their magnifying glass and grow up? Enter Charlotte Illes... a former kid detective pulled in for one last mystery...

A Rich Family Saga from The Heart of Hollywood - The Blackwoods with Brandy Colbert from 2023-10-29T17:00:17

Today on OTS I got to talk with the one and only Brandy Colbert about her brand new novel The Blackwoods! This book follows a Black Hollywood dynasty through 3 POVs. Matriarch Blossom's jour...

Even More Resurrections and a Prequel now in Three Parts - I.S. Belle and the Babylove Novellas from 2023-10-22T17:00

welcome back to on the shelf, as per usual I have a very special episode I can't wait to share today, an author interview but not only that... this is part 2 of a two part series I'm doing with I.S...

Found Family and the Hardships of Grief all Wrapped Up In a Scavenger Hunt - The Rosewood Hunt with Mackenzie Reed from 2023-10-15T17:00:08

Today I FINALLY got to talk with the one and only Mackenzie Reed about her debut novel The Rosewood Hunt (out 10/31/23!!) We discussed what goes into making a mystery as well as our mutual awe o...

Queer. Historical. Fantasy. The Glass Scientists with S.H. Cotugno from 2023-10-08T17:00:44

Today my good friend Kaitlyn and I got to talk to the one and only S.H. Cotugno about there webcomic turned graphic novel The Glass Scientists. The series, while incorporating elements from seve...

Broom Races, Magic, and No 3rd Act Breakup - BROOMS with Jasmine Walls and Teo DuVall from 2023-10-07T17:00:24

Today on OTS I present you with part 1 of 2 of a double feature of spooky graphic novels to sink your teeth into this October. Today's episode is allllll about Brooms a graphic novel written...

Resurrections and Six People Talking Over Each Other - I.S. Belle and Zombabe from 2023-10-01T17:00

welcome back to on the shelf, as per usual I have a very special episode I can't wait to share today, an author interview but not only that... this is part 1 of a two part series I'm doi...

From a Reading Book about Radiation to Writing a Book about Magic - The Peace of Freysdal by Michael Richards from 2023-09-24T17:00

Today on OTS Michael Richards and I talked about our mutual admiration for Brandon Sanderson to the interesting places that stories can come from to his novel 'The Peace of Freysdal'. Follow Micha...

Success in Writing Has No One Clear Path - And This Shall Be My Dancing Day with Jennifer Kavanagh from 2023-09-17T17:00

Today on OTS I got to talk with Jennifer Kavanagh author of a number of non-fiction and fiction books the most recent of which is the topic of today's episode. And This Shall Be My Dancing Day is a...

Historic, Chilling, and Dangerous... The Perfect Spooky YA Book Is Coming This October - The Forest Demands Its Due by Kosoko Jackson from 2023-09-10T17:00:09

Today my friend Kaitlyn and I had the incredible opportunity to interview Kosoko Jackson about his upcoming YA novel 'The Forest Demands Its Due'.

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Who Doesn't Love a Dynamic Duo? - Discussing Stuck in Her Head with authors Kylie Wang and Liana Tang from 2023-09-03T17:00:09

Today for the first time in OTS history we interview a writing duo! Teen writers, Kylie and Liana have been friends for years and when they reconnected during the pandemic they decided to co-wri...

The Need for A New Adult genre and the Ways Authors Work Around That - This Pact Is Not Ours by Zachary Sergi from 2023-08-27T17:00:53

Today my lovely friend Caroline and I got to talk with Zachary Sergi, author of Major Detours and the upcoming This Pact is Not Ours out from Tiny Ghost Press October 3rd.

We both read M...

The Absolute Power of Readers and a loose retelling of 'The Secret Garden' - 'Belladonna' and 'Foxglove' by Adalyn Grace from 2023-08-20T17:00:51

Today, ahead of it's 8/22 release date, I got to sit down with Adalyn Grace about books 1 and 2 in her Belladonna trilogy. We discussed an array of topics from her interesting path to prose,...

Political Intrigue, Literary Discourse and a Gothic Manor on a Cliff - A Study In Drowning with Ava Reid from 2023-08-13T17:00:41

Today my friend Kaitlyn and I had the absolute honor of reading and discussing A Study in Drowning with Ava Reid. It's a dark academia with romance and mystery and is so so good. A Study in ...

The Beautiful Balance of Historical Fiction and Fact with Zoe Sivak from 2023-08-06T16:35

This week we dive into facing the uncomfortable parts of history head on and the making of a truly amazing novel. Tune in to me talking about one of my favorite reads of the year with the author he...

Fighting, Gore, and in the midst of it all... Reunions with Bella Higgin from 2023-07-30T17:00:52

Dive right into todays episode of On The Shelf where we dive into her unique spin on the vampire lore and how it got from Wattpad to the physical page!

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Fangs, Blood, and Romance with Bella Higgin from 2023-07-23T17:57:25

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Dive right into todays episode of On The Shelf where we dive into her unique spin on the vampire lore and how it got from Wattpad to the physical page!

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OTS: The Final Installment...? from 2023-07-16T17:25:27

We look back on our 3 years as a group and look into the future with this retrospective discussion. While that is acting as our 'finale' for what OTS was we are far from done and have mo...

The Importance of Friendship... and Dragons with Olivia Rose Darling from 2023-07-02T14:00:56

Hello and happy July! This interview has been a longggg time coming and I am so grateful that I got to sit down with Oliva to talk all things Fear the Flames! We talk everything from the characters...

19 Questions with Tasha Madison (Release Day Special!) from 2023-06-06T18:00:52

This concludes the 3 Part interview series with Tasha Madison and her Pen Thief book series!

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Brilliance Can Come From The Mundane with Tasha Madison (The Pen Thief and The Chamber of Power) from 2023-06-04T18:00:06

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Unlikely Chosen Ones with Tasha Madison (The Pen Thief and The Orbit of Uncertainty) from 2023-06-02T18:02:37

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The Importance of Nuance with K. X. Song - An Echo In The City from 2023-05-28T18:00:24

K.X. Song's debut novel 'An Echo In The City' comes out in a month! (June 23rd 2023) and you do not want to miss out on this book!

Here's a preview: 'Two star-crossed...

A Visually Stunning Love Letter... Lost In Taiwan by Mark Crilley from 2023-05-21T18:00:48

An OTS first we discuss Lost In Taiwan, a graphic novel with author Mark Crilley, out May 23rd from Little, Brown. It's a fun, slice of life adventure that I totally recommend you check out ...

Doctor Who, Snarky Best Friends, and a Dazzling Debut... Against The Stars by Christopher Hartland from 2023-05-18T20:05:50

Against The Stars has been out for a month and I got the honor to sit down with Christopher Hartland about his debut novel! We discuss a range of topics from They Both Die At The End to the Retu...

Interviewing An Interviewer... Phasers on Stun! with Ryan Britt from 2023-05-14T18:00:04

Whether you've never seen an episode to someone readily awaiting the premiere of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds next month there is lots to enjoy in Ryan Britt's PHASERS ON STUN! and this...

We're Here For The Happy Endings... The Pendant of Hyacinth with Riley S. Quinn from 2023-05-07T18:31

This interview has been months in the making and I am so happy it is finally here!

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Myths, Magic, Monsters... OTS Discusses Legendborn by Tracy Deonn from 2023-04-30T18:02:54

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Talking Cats and A Mean Girl Redemption Arc - The Herbwitch Princess by Ireen Chau from 2023-04-16T19:00:17

Have you ever wanted a book that's a mix of early 2000's Barbie movies and Pride and Prejudice? Look no further than the Witches of Olderea series by Ireen Chau!

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The Whimsical World of The Herbwitch's Apprentice with Ireen Chau from 2023-04-05T21:20:40

Have you ever wanted a book that's a mix of early 2000's Barbie movies and Pride and Prejudice? Look no further than the Witches of Olderea series by Ireen Chau!

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What Goes Into A Podcast with April Henry, author of Girl Forgotten from 2023-03-26T17:00:11

Today I got to talk with NYT bestselling author (of 28 books!!) April Henry. Her newest book Girl Forgotten features teenager Piper Gray who after her mother dies moves in with her father and be...

Fake It Until You Make It with Tracy Badua author of This Is Not A Personal Statement from 2023-03-19T17:45:47

This week On The Shelf I had the honor of talking with Tracy Badua about her novel THIS IS NOT A PERSONAL STATEMENT. If you enjoy academic fraud and overachievers with spreadsheets of plans you ...

A Different Type of Tension with Tess Sharpe Author of 6 Times We Almost Kissed (And One Time We Did) from 2023-03-18T18:30:26

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From Wattpad to a Store Near You - Kate Marchant and her Sophomore Novel 'Whistleblower' from 2023-03-15T21:22:58

Today I had the honor of talking with Kate Marchant about her new book Whistleblower (out as of 3/14).

 Whistleblower follows, junior in college, Laurel as she discovers a scoop that...

Reads for Women's History Month from 2023-03-12T17:36:46

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Magic, Murder, and Mayhem with M. K. Lobb author of Seven Faceless Saints from 2023-03-08T01:20:08

Today we had the honor of talking with M.K. Lobb about her debut on the one month anniversary of it's release!

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The Second Time Around... with Elissa R. Sloan from 2023-03-05T19:03:48

Today we had Elissa R. Sloan author of The Unraveling of Cassidy Holmes AND Hayley Aldridge Is Still Here on OTS for the second time! I love her writing and hope you enjoy this episode!

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A Long Time Coming and the Surprising Paths We Take with Erin Reilly from 2023-02-26T19:40:34

Today I finally sat down and talked with Erin Reilly author of Tossed By The Waves. I had an amazing time talking all about her book and also getting off topic about books and music. 

Black History Month: Book Lists and Authors You Should Check Out! from 2023-02-19T19:55:01

All of these authors should be read and supported every month of the year but here we compiled some of our favorites to highlight this Black History Month. The books and authors in this episode ...

Music and Monsters with Chloe Spencer! from 2023-02-14T23:46:55

Today we talked with Chloe Spencer author of MONSTERSONA (out today 2/14/23!!) We had a great time diving into her novel and if you're interested in getting your own copy check out one of these ...

Love Is In The Air... with Romance Book Buddies! from 2023-02-12T19:39

This week we discuss 'You Had Me At Hola' 'Heart and Seoul' and 'The Accidental Pin-Up' for our second annual Romance Book Swap/Book Buddies! A time to read and get out of your comfort zone when...

Skating and Self Discovery with Anita Saxena! from 2023-02-05T18:59:21

Today we got to talk to Anita Saxena, author of Double Axel or Nothing and The Price of Ice! 

Both novels center around the world of skating, something Saxena is well acquainted with...

Fame, Fashion, and a Sparkling Debut - Kyla Zhao and The Fraud Squad from 2023-01-29T19:12:44

Today On The Shelf, We talk with debut author Kyla Zhao about her novel The Fraud Squad (now out from Berkley!) 

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Remembering All The Books We Love: A Trip Down Memory Lane from 2023-01-15T18:12:07

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Fame, Fortune, and How It Can All Fall Apart (The Unraveling of Cassidy Holmes) with Elissa R. Sloan from 2023-01-08T18:47:28

Happy 2023 OTS Listeners! 

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Celebrate The New Year with On The Shelf! from 2022-12-31T18:10

Thank you all so so much for your support this year we had a lot of fun and made 1236 minutes of episodes! Isn't that w i l d?

We're all looking forward for what is in store f...

Secret Santa Book Swap 2: Electric Boogaloo from 2022-12-19T23:27:33

Happy Holidays from On The Shelf and Happy Monday! We has a blast doing secret Santa again and we hope you enjoy this episode!

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Meet Daniel Aleman and His Sophmore Book: Brighter Than The Sun! from 2022-12-07T23:32:04

Happy Wednesday listeners!

Today I had the honor of talking to author Daniel Aleman about his new book Brighter Than The Sun (out in March 2023) if you enjoyed Aleman's debut, Indivisible...

Comic Corner: David Avallone from 2022-11-29T22:28:13

Today I had the honor to talk to David Avallone about a whole host of topics and I hope you enjoy!

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Head Butting and the Beauty of Literary Transportation with Ream Shukairy from 2022-11-20T18:45:22

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Book Birthdays, Missing Trains, and The Importance of Trusting Your Gut with Justin Arnold from 2022-11-15T22:42:12

Justin's Indie Bookstore!

The book on Justin's shelf was... 'Keep This To Yourself' by Tom Ryan

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Pride, Prejudice, and Retellings from 2022-11-13T17:52:15

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Fantasy Worlds, Culture Shock, and Friends Divided OTS talks with Lindsey Jai from 2022-11-06T18:20:56

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Gilded - Book Buddies with Honora and Jada from 2022-11-05T21:42:28

Welcome to Book Buddies Presented by OTS, in which I and a friend (this weekJada) go through a classic/iconic/popular YA book (this week Gilded by Marissa Meyer) and have a no holds barred (this...

The Daughter of Doctor Moreau - Retellings, Twists, and the Sci-Fi/Horror Venn diagram from 2022-10-30T18:03:24

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The Inheritance Games - Book Buddies with Honora and Emma from 2022-10-28T20:42:42

Welcome to Book Buddies Presented by OTS, in which I and a friend (this week Emma) go through a classic/iconic/popular YA book (this week The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes) and have ...

"It's Already In The Cart" - Autobuy Authors from 2022-10-23T16:54:25

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Bumps In The Night and Psychological Frights! Book Recs for The Spooky Season from 2022-10-16T18:13:56

We hope you enjoyed this deep dive into our favorite spooky, gothic, and thrilling books!

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Historical Thrillers, Steven King, and the Joy of Intercontinental Zoom Calls with Ellie Marney from 2022-10-09T17:00:42

Today we talked with the amazing Ellie Marney about her book The Killing Code!

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Carrie Soto Is Back But Is She Truly Number One? from 2022-10-02T18:21:18

We hope you enjoyed this episode! Caroline and I had so much fun talking allll about Carrie Soto and what makes a TJR protagonist.

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Interview Tactics, Comfort Food, and the Beauty of Armenian Proverbs with Taleen Voskuni! from 2022-09-18T17:00:54

Preorder Sorry, Bro through Taleen's favorite indie Preorder Sorry, Bro through Taleen's (other favorite) indie Preorder Sorry, Bro through our local indie Quail Ridge Books Links so YOU can help A...

Self publishing, SZA, and Sneak Peaks with A.K. Dailyy! [OTS Talks] from 2022-09-11T18:05:41

Today we had the honor of being A.K. Dailyy's first ever interview about her book Through Everything! We hope you enjoyed! our instagram A.K. Dailyy's instagram and tiktok Her Local book store as...

Required Reading: The Good, The Bad, and The Boring from 2022-09-04T17:48:43

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Malibu Rising Deep-Dive-Discussion for The End of Summer! from 2022-08-27T18:03:18

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OTS Talks with Lillie Lainoff! from 2022-08-07T21:27:54

Today we spoke with Lillie Lainoff Author of ONE FOR ALL!

We hope you enjoy the episode and if you did please did consider buying the book for all the gals with swords goodness!

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OTS Talks With Sarah Priscus! from 2022-07-31T18:14:38

Today on OTS we were honored to speak with debut author Sarah Priscus about her book GROUPIES which came out on July 12th!

We hope you enjoy this episode and if you did consider buying Sa...

OTS Talks with Abigail Hair! from 2022-07-10T18:30:27

Today we had the absolute honor of interviewing Abigail Hair, we discuss her self-published debut novel 'From The Mouths of Sirens'. We also has the honor of being her first ever author intervie...

OTS Talks With Author Camille Aubray! from 2022-06-12T21:57:30

Today we were so lucky and thankful to meet to with author Camille Aubray, author of Cooking for Picasso and The Godmothers, over zoom! 

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Daisy Jones and The Six Discussion from 2022-05-25T04:40:11

We discuss how this book will adapt for a movie, favourite characters, what we thought about the unique writing style, and more! Hope you enjoy this episode as much as we all loved the book!

Coming of Age Books (Taylor's Final hosting Day!) from 2022-05-16T01:29:02

Tune in for Taylor's last episode as host as we talk about coming of age books, college, and more!

AAPI Heritage Month Booklist from 2022-05-02T04:20:09

In our traditional booklist style we talk about the books that we have read and want to read by AAPI writers! And, stay tuned for a quick explanation at the end by us of things that our schools ...

A Year of English in Review from 2022-04-25T03:12:19

We discuss what we read in our English classes this year; what we loved, what we hated, what we just didn't get...Tune in for hot takes on John Green, pretty normal and understandable takes on W...

National Siblings Day from 2022-04-11T04:07:05

We discuss books about sibling relationships, the tropes that come with it, and what are siblings like (or in this case hate) to read!

Romance Book Swap from 2022-03-28T02:56:22

We discuss THREE books: Charming as a Verb, Everything Everything, and the Opposite of Always. Its our first time with a new format: book "buddies." Some of us read each book. We really enjoyed ...

Books and Characters that We Return to Again and Again from 2022-03-21T03:04:02

We discuss why we reread certain books over and over: from the Umbrella academy to the Hunger Games. 

*as a reminder: for those who are new to the pod and do not know: we mention Har...

Unreliable Narrators from 2022-03-14T01:44

We discuss We Were Liars and others, exploring what the different kinds of unreliable narrators are, where the term came from, and our opinions on complicated villains!

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Truth is stranger than fiction: memoirs, autobiographies, and biographies from 2022-03-07T03:23:10

We discuss our favorite books about real events, why true stories aren't marketed to teens as much as adults, and what style of storytelling we think makes a great memoir!

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Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo: Deepdive, Dissection, and Discussion from 2022-02-28T04:02:02

Hear all of our thoughts in an extra special hour and 15-minute long episode on the Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid. We discuss everything from heartbreak, to failed marriag...

Black History Month from 2022-02-21T04:54:58

We break it up into classics, non-fiction, and historical fiction to *attempt* to get a wide-ranging look at all the wonderful and important things to be reading this time of year. 

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Books by Muslim Authors from 2022-02-14T04:09:16

World Hijab Day recently passed, and it inspired us as a jumping-off point to do a general episode about books by Muslim authors. We have decided to refrain from any "discussions" when talking a...

Galentine's/Valentines day from 2022-02-07T03:35:46

Hello all! We discuss Galentine's day books, and our favorite and least favorite YA relationships. 

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Sci-Fi and Comic Books: A Conversation About Space In All It's Mediums from 2022-01-24T03:18:06

We discuss our thoughts on all things aliens, space, apocalypse, and robots! (just kidding: there is more to sci-fi than that!) To find out our thought, and opinions, tune in!

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MLK Day Book Lists and Conversation from 2022-01-18T03:46:53

We discuss the important books that are on our list, and what we’ve already read. Note: we have a conversation about both the continued importance of books about injust...

Update On Episode Schedule from 2022-01-17T03:45:04

A quick explanation for why an episode is not being published today!

Reading Resolutions from 2022-01-10T03:44:30

We discuss the upcoming releases we are excited for, the TBR books that we WILL get to this year, and the ways that we make reading resolutions. As always: 

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The Start of Something New: The Future of On the Shelf from 2022-01-03T02:06:15

Welcome back to On the Shelf! A now officially independent podcast! We discuss the past, and the future of this project, and how much fun we've had on the journey!

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Secret Santa Book Swap from 2021-12-20T02:27:04

The long awaited Secret Santa Swap! We guess and reveal who got who, and then we discuss what we liked, didn't liked, and loved in our books. 

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2021 Reading Retrospective from 2021-12-13T02:33:23

We look back on what we loved and what didn't quite hit the mark, the ones we still think about months later and the ones we couldn't even finish. Here is a look back on 2021, reading edition Listen

John Green Books! from 2021-12-06T02:16:31

We compare all things John Green, from the Fault in Our Stars to the Anthropocene Reviewed!

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Wintery Books! from 2021-11-28T23:45:55

We get into the holiday/winter season with a winter books discussion. For some suggestions, and to see some sources that we used, check out: 

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Native American/Indigenous authors from 2021-11-22T01:57:51

We researched Native authors for Native heritage month! *we accidentally said Native history month at some point in the episode

-keep in mind that we, of course, are not experts; most of ...

The Other Side of Novels; TAB Talks NaNoWriMo and beyond... from 2021-11-15T03:10:47

Tune in for our own creative writing projects for NaNoWriMo! And check out our new instagram account, and remember to like and follow!: https://www.instagram.com/on_the_shelf_podcast/ 

Bucket List Books from 2021-11-08T01:49:18

We discuss the books, author, and bookstores on our bucket list! *As always, we'd like to remind listeners that with our reference to Harry Potter, we do not support the viewpoints or beliefs of...

The Hazel Wood Discussion from 2021-10-24T23:05:30

This week, we discuss Melissa Albert's The Hazel Wood. Spoilers are at 13:00-14:30, and 35:00-the end. We hope you enjoy!

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TAB Talks All Things Spooky from 2021-10-18T00:05:22

It's official the Spooky Season is upon us, join us on this new episode where we talk suspense, horror, classics in the genre and more!

Body Positivity Book List! from 2021-10-10T22:37:39

Inspired by plus size appreciation day we talk about the importance of body positivity though YA lit!

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Brigid Kemmerer Interview from 2021-10-03T23:32:13

Tune into this amazing interview with Brigid Kemmerer, the author of Defy the Night, the Cursebreakers Series, the Elemental Series and others! If you want to avoid spoilers about Defy the Night...

NC Authors Spectacular! from 2021-09-26T23:04:36

To learn more about great NC authors, discuss the necessity of portraying NC authentically, and sensitively to the horrors of its past and present and the South's past and present, and much more...

Genre Swap! from 2021-09-19T22:27:25

We suggested books for each other from our favorite genres and discussed our thoughts! House on the Cerulean Sea, Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children, and The Opposite of Always are just...

Historical YA Fiction to Read on D-Day from 2021-09-14T02:22:15

In the spirit of the anniversary of D-Day, T.A.B. shares a reading list for historical YA novels based on World War II along with a discussion on World War II's presence in YA literature!

Top 10 Books of All Time! from 2021-09-13T01:07:28

We have a sweet conversation about our individual top 10 favorite books and the story behind why we connect to them so much!

Some of the books include: 

Legendborn

Coun...

Bonus Episode: 50th Episode Mash Up! from 2021-09-12T23:03:18

Listen to amazing clips from the first 50 episodes of the pod!

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Are Books Better than the Movie

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What Even Is A Classic? from 2021-09-05T22:33:31

Seriously... What is a classic? We critique the genre, list overrated and underrated titles, and talk about how to critique and discard problematic "classics." We even vote on the next great mod...

Midyear Book Roundup! from 2021-08-29T22:44:14

We check in six months after we talked about our reading goals for the year! 

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The Lunar Chronicles Discussion from 2021-08-22T22:39:10

Listen to an out of this world(ha ha) discussion on the Lunar Chronicles by Marissa Meyer. A group of TAB members(some super fans, some newbies)chat about the series! Tune in for thoughts on our...

Gender in Publishing Discussion from 2021-08-15T23:16:50

Here are our thoughts on the publishing pay gap, women of color in publishing, and the portrayal of women in different genres! 

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Happy Dogust! from 2021-08-09T00:06:38

Hear about our favorite animal books and thoughts on animal narratives for DOGust.

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Elyse's Final Episode: Different Writing Mediums from 2021-07-25T23:09:49

Hear our thoughts on audiobooks, comics, fan fiction, essays and more! Plus, stick around for a gushy send off to Elyse! 

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Happy Embrace your Geekness Day!(on July 13th) from 2021-07-19T00:35:48

we talk about all things nerdy books, fandoms, and embracing our geekness!

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Summer Reading from 2021-07-11T23:28:42

TAB talks what makes our perfect summer read! 

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the Pride Booklist from 2021-06-28T01:25:14

TAB talks YA pride, plus LGBTQIA+ subtext in lit tangents, and shout out to Helen Keller day!

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T.A.B. Talks with Lyndsay Ely from 2021-06-20T13:00

T.A.B. is so excited to share our interview with Lyndsay Ely, author of Gunslinger Girl and the newly-released Listen

Juneteenth Reading List from 2021-06-13T18:17:17

In the spirit of Juneteenth coming up on June 19th, TAB shares a reading list and discussion!

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Mental Health in YA Literature from 2021-05-23T19:17:24

In recognition of May being Mental Health Awareness Month, T.A.B. discusses representation in YA literature and shares some books that do a good job portraying mental health.

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T.A.B. Talks Hyped Books from 2021-05-16T19:36:34

Ever hear about a book once and then suddenly it's all everyone can talk about? Think Twilight, Harry Potter, Percy Jackson and more. Ever read a bestseller and then the tropes are all ...

Mother's Day Reading List from 2021-05-09T18:25:24

Happy Mother's Day! Today, T.A.B. recommends their favorite books with themes of motherhood plus books they enjoyed with their moms! Listen to the full episode for some of their favorite books i...

Books That Have Gotten Us Through Quarantine from 2021-05-09T11:00

A year since the pandemic began, T.A.B. revisits some of the books that have made an impact on us during quarantine!

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Concrete Rose by Angie Thomas Discussion from 2021-05-02T17:02:51

Because we all love Angie Thomas, T.A.B. does a close read of Concrete Rose and offers their insights into plot, character development, gender roles, and more! If you have not read the book yet,...

Happy National Poetry Month: Book Recommendations from 2021-04-25T19:20:31

In the spirit of National Poetry Month, T.A.B. shares their favorite anthologies and novels in verse!

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Reading Green: Discussing Environmentally-Friendly Reading (Part 2) from 2021-04-18T18:51:11

In this part 2 episode, T.A.B. gives their insight into how to be a more environmentally-friendly reader and how bookstores can be more sustainable! Plus, listen in for book recommendations abou...

Prom Season's Coming Up...Books to Get You Ready! from 2021-04-06T18:31:32

T.A.B. shares their recommendations for books centered on prom and high school dances, plus a few of their favorite comedies! Lastly, the group crowns a "book prom court"

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Reading Green: Discussing Environmentally-Friendly Book Publishing from 2021-03-28T22:28:37

T.A.B. shares what they have learned and their ideas on sustainable publishing and what it means to read "green". They also share some ideas for crafts to make using reusable books.

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Books about Revenge & March Book Madness from 2021-03-22T17:04:52

In the spirit of this month's theme for Quail Ridge Books' Young Adult book display, T.A.B. discusses some of their favorite books including the topic of revenge, plus books with green covers pe...

Women's History Month Reading List from 2021-03-14T22:19:12

In today's episode, three Teen Advisory Members sit down to discuss their favorite books centered on women protagonists, feminist narratives, and women history! Listen for all the books you shou...

The Best Fictional Characters According to T.A.B. from 2021-03-01T00:58:58

Today we discuss some of our favorite favorite fictional characters in the YA genre!

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Should Schools Require Students to Read? Part II from 2021-02-21T23:51:38

TAB discusses the benefits of reading as a teenager, what started their love of reading, and how (in and outside of school) teens can foster a love of reading.

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We Heart these Books: Valentine's Day Recommendations from 2021-02-15T00:30:10

This Valentine's Day, T.A.B. compiled a big list of all of our favorite Romance books, authors, and fictional relationships! 

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Black History Month Reading List from 2021-02-07T23:59:26

In the spirit of Black History Month this February, T.A.B. sat down to give a bunch of recommendations for books by black authors as well as stories centered on black narratives both fiction and...

Books & Authors We Loved in January from 2021-01-31T19:13:44

Today T.A.B. sits down to discuss what we read this January!

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Books We're Overdue to Read from 2021-01-24T19:09:13

There are always those books that remain indefinitely on your TBR list. Today, T.A.B. discusses some of the books they have been meaning to read but just have not gotten around to it yet for one...

Reading Resolutions for 2021 & Looking Back at 1 Year of On The Shelf from 2021-01-17T22:26:13

In this celebratory 1 year anniversary episode, we sit down to discuss our reading resolutions for 2021 as well as take a look back at how YA literature has changed over the past year! Listen in...

T.A.B. Talks with Phil Stamper from 2021-01-10T22:16:05

In this special episode of On The Shelf, T.A.B interviews Phil Stamper, bestselling YA author of The Gravity of Us and t...

Upcoming 2021 Releases We're Excited for! from 2020-12-27T20:24:01

Today, in T.A.B.'s final episode of 2020, we discuss all of the books we are looking forward to in 2021! Split by genres, this episode will give you tons of ideas for what to read this new year!...

T.A.B.'s Holiday Book Gift Guide from 2020-12-20T19:27:04

Today T.A.B. shares some of our favorite holiday-themed books along with some great recommendations for books to gift to loved ones!

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Is the Book Always Better than the Movie? Part 2 from 2020-12-13T19:36:28

TAB is back again this Sunday with another discussion on, "Is the book always better than the movie?" Today we unpack a few well-known book and movie adaption pairings to try and decide, is the ...

Should School Require Students to Read? Part I from 2020-12-06T20:27:55

In this first installment of a new series, "Should School Require Students to Read?", we begin to unpack our thoughts about reading in school. Specifically, the fine line between reading analyti...

November Wrap Up & Favorite Authors from 2020-11-29T19:46

For our last episode in November, T.A.B. talked about the books we have been reading (or have wanted to read) in November. We also chat about our favorite authors and the one question we would a...

How We Get out of Reading Slumps from 2020-11-22T19:12:53

Reading slumps are every avid reader's least favorite thing, so we thought we would sit down and give some advice on how we get out of them!

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The Books That Impacted us the Most from 2020-11-16T03:15:08

Today we unpacked our all-time-favorites which left a lasting impact on as readers and people! Listen for some great recommendations from some avid readers!

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A November Book Chat! from 2020-11-15T18:57:14

It's November and On The Shelf is so excited to announce that we will be recording weekly episodes so that we can chat with you all about books every week! Follow us on Instagram for more book r...

T.A.B. Talks with Becky Moynihan from 2020-10-25T18:43:48

In On The Shelf's very first author interview, we sat down with Becky Moynihan, the dystopian and urban fantasy author of The Elite Trials trilogy and co-author of the Genesis Cryst...