Mar 2

#316 - Was Les Mis Too Challenging To Finish?

Raeleen finishes three books, Ariel has an update about her TBR Challenge, and both of us haul new (sort of) books!Support The Podcast:Join our patreon and become a Dust Jacket! patreon.com/booksunboundFollow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/books_unbound/Our website: b ... Show More

1h 9m

Feb 16

#315 - Ariel is SOUPer Excited about Wuthering Heights

Ariel is back from her trip with a haul and both Raeleen and Ariel undergo some serious tbr challenges... plus a very important backpack update.Links mentioned:When we originally hauled our backpacks: https://youtu.be/1YzCFurCH8E?si=-28js8gxUbZPzIxi&t=468Support The Podcast:Join ... Show More

1h 23m

Feb 2

#314 - Annotating Books is Completely Changing Raeleen's Reading!?

In which Ariel has a haul from a big trip and Raeleen has finished FOUR books and is feeling invigorated by her newly discovered world of annotating!Links mentioned:Ariel's 10 year old video "Annotating Your Books": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lymm1OpFgaAAriel's 5 year old vi ... Show More

1h 18m

Dec 2023

Books books books! You asked, we answered

Today, we talk books. The FT’s books team recently published our annual books of the year special, and they join us to share their personal recommendations. They also answer listener questions: what books will get you out of ‘reader’s block’? What’s a good gift for a family membe ... Show More

18m 7s

Nov 2023

Patrons Pick Our Reads + Recommending Books To Others

Send a textIn Episode 128 of Book Talk, Etc. Tina and Renee share their reads chosen by patrons. They also share what they've been loving lately, their latest reads, and have book talk about recommending books. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to FOLLOW /SUBSCRIBE on your podca ... Show More

1h 4m

Aug 2023

REPLAY: How to Read More Books

Show notes: We read A LOT of books and the number one question we get is how we do it. Well, never fear, we have some great tips in this minisode for you to help you read more books more frequently. It can be done, we promise! <p c ... Show More

19m 6s

Nov 2018

Ep 161: Books on the Nightstand and on your wishlist

Literary podcast nerds rejoice–Ann Kingman of Books On The Nightstand fame is behind the mic once more! We asked you to call and write in about the people you want to give the gift of a good read this year… and WOW, you all delivered! Ann and Anne are dishing out rapid-fire recom ... Show More

1h 10m

Apr 2023

Tea or Books? #115: Do We Like Books About Bookshops? and Quartet in Autumn vs Journal of a Solitude

Barbara Pym, May Sarton, and bookshops – welcome to episode 115! In the first half of the episode, we take up Sally’s suggestion of topic – and discuss whether or not we like books set in bookshops and libraries. More

1h 2m

Aug 2015

040: What kind of books should I read?

One reader asks: "I want to try my hand at reading a book and wondered what you would recommend?" <h2>In this episode:</h2> The problem with children's books... <ul> <li>Intended for children</li> <li>Low-frequency vocabulary</li> </ul> What kind of books ... Show More

12m 50s

Apr 2023

Bonus Episode || From the Front Porch Live from Reader Retreat!

Happy Indie Bookstore Day! To thank you for listening and supporting The Bookshelf, we have a special treat for you: a recording of our live show from our February Reader Retreat! In this episode, Annie and Hunter chat about the books they wish their favorite authors would wri ... Show More

1h 2m

Mar 2023

80: A List of 27 Books We Both Love

Show notes: We’re both very different readers, but it seems like lately, there’s more of a middle ground between Team Sarah and Team Mia. Here are some books that we both love and it was easier than we thought to come up with this list. <stron ... Show More

22m 9s

Oct 2022

Ep 352: Bookish gifts to delight kids and teens

Finding the perfect titles for young readers can be tricky, so today we're answering your questions and suggesting books (and bookish gifts) for the kids and teens in your lives! Every year we ask our audience to write in with their requests for bookish gift recommendations, and ... Show More

1h 4m

Dec 2019

Ep 213: Art, fear, and discovering great books

Anne chats with reader and children’s book writer Kate DiCamillo about the books that inspired her to dream up stories, the hopeful work of writing for children, and what she learns from readers about her own books. She has so much to share about the value of friendship with othe ... Show More

55m 4s

#105 - Books We Think The Cullens Should...