Sarah has brought you some spooky reads to put on your shelf for next October.  Look at us! Prepping you for next Halloween.  Your welcome! What have you been reading lately? Sarah's Shelf: The Broken Girls by Simone St. James House of Glass by Sarah Pekkanen All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker   Jayme's Shelf: The Road Home by Kristin Harmel Here One Moment by Liane Moriarty 

This episode is the book club discussion of The Examiner by Janice Hallett. We talk the beginning, middle and end.  We spill all the beans and weather the beans were good, or...not so good.  What did you think?

Do you need a couple of really good books to read?  Well, you've come to the right place.  Sarah and I each have 2 off of our shelves that you are going to want to consider. Let us know if you read them. Sarah's Shelf: Sanctuary by Ilona Andrews 100 Days of Sunlight by Abbie Emmons   Jayme's Shelf: The Small and the Mighty by Sharon McMahon Within Arm's Reach by Ann Napolitano

What is your perfect fall day? This quiz will take it and match the perfect book.  Whether you want to be outdoors or in a relaxing bath, hopefully you have the right book.  Take the quiz and let us know what you got. https://www.buzzfeed.com/claclo23/fall-book-recommendation-quiz

Coming to you from the public library, Sarah and Jayme have a couple of books you have got to check out. Your public library is a great place to check them out from.  Which one will you pick first? Let us know. Jayme's Shelf: Better Than the Movies by Lynn Painter The Wedding People by Alison Espach   Sarah's Shelf: One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig The Guncle Abroad by Steven Rowley 

Sarah and I each bring you two books off of our shelf this week.  Please excuse my froggy throat. I'm back in the classroom with all the germs my immune system forgot about over the summer.  Hopefully you can hear through it to the great books that we've been reading.   Jayme's Shelf: The Change by Kirsten Miller Behind Her Eyes by Sarah Pinborough    Sarah's Shelf: The Hunter by Tana French The Rising Tide by Sam Lloyd 

This book hit close to home for Sarah and I.  Honestly, it should hit close to home for everyone.  We all have a part to play in our public schools and we can all do better.  What did you think? 

Reading continues to bring us great joy during a difficult, busy season.  What have you read lately that has brought you joy? Sarah's Shelf: The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt Slow Dance by Rainbow Rowell Memories of the Lost by Barbara O'Neal Husbands and Lovers by Beatriz Williams   Jayme's Shelf: Deluge by Charmaine Wilkerson The Life We Bury by Allen Eskens

How long is your TBR? How do you choose what book to read next from that long list? Well we have an answer for you.  Reading Roulette! We bought a deck of Reading Roulette cards and on this episode we randomly choose a card and it gives us a genre, character, setting, etc. of which to pick our next book through.  If you want to play Reading Roulette with us, give us a number and we will help you choose. 

School's in session and it is another season for reading.  We have a list for you today so get your fancy pen and new back to school notebook and start your list.  Then let us know what you thought.   Sarah's Shelf: Bad Tourists by Caro Carver The God of the Woods by Liz Moore A Sorceress Comes to Call by T. Kingfisher   Jayme's Shelf: What If It's Us by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera  Middle of the Night by Riley Sager Scattered Showers by Rainbow Rowell  

Augusts book club discussion is on Lula Dean's Little Library of Banned Books by Kirsten Miller.  After you have read the book (or not), listen to what we thought and let us know what you thought.      

As we are getting ready to go back to school, we are keeping some things the same. Reading, of course! Here is our list of what books have been on our shelves lately. Have you read any of them? Let us know if you have and what you thought. Sarah's Shelf: Real Americans by Rachel Khong The Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods Margo's Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe    Jayme's Shelf: What You Are Looking For Is in the Library by Michiko Aoyama New Nigeria County by Clare Brown  The Midnight Feast by Lucy Foley 

The day is finally here. On this episode we interview librarian, Paige Beach. We had such a long list of questions and she was so kind and willing to help us understand the inner workings of a library and their importance to the communities they serve.  If you haven't visited a library lately, we encourage you to go soon and find out what your local library has to offer.  

Summer is quickly coming to an end and we are quickly trying to cram every last book we can into it.  Sarah and I review 3 books each and let you know what we thought and if you should read them or not.  Have you read any? Let us know. Sarah's Shelf: A Family Affair by Robyn Carr Summer on the Island by Brenda Novak This Summer Will be Different by Carley Fortune   Jayme's Shelf: Poppy's Story by Kristina McMorris The Teacher by Freida McFadden Ejaculate Responsibly by  Gabrielle Stanley Blair

Recently the New York Times released a list of the 100 best books of the 21st century. As an avid reader, I was shocked that I had only read 15 of the books on the list. With this realization, the idea of asking others what their favorite book of the 21st century is, was born. So, here are a few books to add to your tbr from some different readers.  The Candy Shop War by Brandon Mull JoJo's Bizarre Adventure by Hirohiko Araki American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah 

Book club! Book club! Hear ye! Hear ye! Our July bookclub pick is Shelterwood by Lisa Wingate. An untold history of women pioneers who fought to protect children caught in the storm of land barons hungry for power and oil wealth in 1909, Oklahoma.  Join us for this book club meeting as we discuss what we thought.  Let us know if you read and what your take aways were. 

On this episode, we have some fiction to add to your tbr and a childrens picture book to add as well. Summer has us both going in different directions, but we are loving the time spent reading.  Sarah's Shelf: After Annie by Anna Quindlen The Unwedding by Ally Condie The Searcher by Tana French    Jayme's Shelf: Kitten and the Night Watchman by John Sullivan The Girl Who Saved the Queen of England by Jonas Jonasson The Magician by Rebecca Serle

Summer beach vibes are going on around here.  We feel that calls for a book quiz so we have a good read to match. Sarah and I take the quiz to find out what book we should be vibing with this summer. Take the quiz and let us know if you book pic should be on our tbr.  

Full blown summer reading mode going on over here. We have some good reads on our shelves this week.  Get ready to add some to yours. Sarah's Shelf: All We Were Promised by Ashton Lattimore An Unfinished Story by Boo Walker Swan Song by Elin Hilderbrand    Jayme's Shelf: Funny You Should Ask by Elissa Sussman The Burnout by Sophie Kinsella Tits Up by Sarah Thornton

Very spicy. You have been warned. WOW! There are no words to describe our feelings on this months book, Butcher and Blackbird by Brynn Weaver.  This book is not at all what we expected. If you read, what did you think?    

We have such a good stack of books for your today.  It is clearly summer and we have time to read. It helps that all of my books that have been on hold from the library all came available AT THE SAME TIME. I'm not complaining though. This is what we love doing. Reading!  Sarah's Shelf: Boy of Chaotic Making by Charlie N. Holmberg The Paradise Problem by Christina Lauren Ordinary Grace by William Kent Krueger   Jayme's Shelf: Amazing Grace Adams by Fran Littlewood The Rachel Incident by Caroline O'Donoghue Alligator Candy by David Kushner 

On this Q&A episode we interview two bright sisters who love to read.  They share with us their favorite books, what book got them into reading and of course, what's on their shelf now. 

Summer timmme....and the readings easy.  Finally, the sun is out and our time for reading is extended.  We both have three books to review today, so get ready.  Have you read any of them?  Let us know.   Sarah's Shelf: The Wives: A Memoir by Simone Gorrindo The Return of Ellie Black by Emiko Jean Anita De Monte Laughs Last by Xochitl Gonzalez   Jayme's Shelf: The Husbands by Holly Gramazio Go As a River by Shelley Read Before I Met You by Lisa Jewell

The end of another month is here and it is time for Book Club once again. This months book is Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera. The combination of podcast and true crime novel come together for this fun "who done it". Let us know what you thought.  

In the chaos known as May, Sarah and I still had some time to do some reading.  Sarah more than myself, but we are able to bring you 5 books to add to your tbr. Have you read any of them? Sarah's Shelf: First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston All the Dangerous Things by Stacy Willingham The Best Way to Bury Your Husband by Alexia Casale   Jayme's Shelf: Funny Story by Emily Henry The Great Divide by Cristina Henriquez

A quick, but fairly accurate quiz to help you find this summers beach read. Give it a try and let us know what you got.  

On this episode Sarah and I take it back to the beginning and reintroduce ourselves, our friendship and why we love reading. Listen, and get to know us better. 

Life is busy this time of year and we hate not being able to read as much as we like to. But, no fear. We do have a few books on our shelves this week that you might want to add to yours. How is your spring reading going?   Sarah's Shelf: Die with Zero by Bill Perkins Ready or Not by Cara Bastone   Jayme's Shelf: The Secret Book of Flora Lea by Patti Callahan Henry Angela's Ashes by Frank McCourt 

This months book club pick is Expiration Dates by Rebecca Serle. On this episode we discuss the whole book, beginning, middle and end. Did we like it? You'll find out in this epiode, where spoilers don't matter and we spill all.      

Spring is definitely in the air and with it are some really good reads. We have been reading and want to share a little of what has been on our shelves. Get your tbr ready to add to.  Have you read any of these? If so, what did you think. We would love to hear your recommendations.  Sarah's Shelf: The Light Through the Leaves by Glendy Vanderah The Keeper of Stories by Sally Page Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez   Jayme's Shelf: Build the Life You Want by Arthur C. Brooks, Oprah Winfrey Helter Skelter by Vincent Bugliosi, Curt Gentry The Cheat Sheet by Sarah Adams 

On this weeks episode, we attack another online quiz to find out our reader type. Can you guess what we each got. Take a listen and then go take the quiz to see what your reader type is. 

Finally, we are reporting back on the books we got from our January quiz. Do you remember what the books were?  Well, whether you do or not, we will tell you if you should read them or not. And we have a few other recommendations for you.  Sarah's Shelf: Snowglobe by Soyoung Park The Fox Wife by Yangsze Choo Where Butterflies Wander by Suzanne Redfearn   Jayme's Shelf: The Black Queen by Jumata Emill How to Say Babylon by Safiya Sinclair Everyone in My Family has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson

There are no words for this book. Wait, nevermind! There are so many words, I just don't know where to start. Martha Ballard was an unsung heroin, that was a pioneer in giving women a voice. So I will use my words to tell you how amazing she was and is in these pages. She has empowered me to keep fighting.  Did you read?  What did you think?  We would love to hear.   The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon  

Well, not much has been on my shelf lately.  Thank goodness Sarah's shelf is full.  Check out the episode for some great book recommendations. Also, if you have read any of these, let us know what you thought.  Sarah's Shelf: Scythe by Neal Shusterman Heartless Hunter by Kristen Ciccarelli The Women by Kristin Hannah   Jayme's Shelf: Maureen by Rachel Joyce We Must Not Think of Ourselves by Lauren Grodstein 

Boy, do we have the quiz of all quizzes for you! Did we fail or did the quiz fail? After you listen, then take the quiz and let us know what book you will be reading?    

Are you looking for a good book to read? If so, you need to listen to this episode. Sarah and Jayme both bring a good stack to the table. If you read or have read any of them, what did you think? Let us know.  Sarah's Shelf: Clytemnestra by Costanza Casati You, With a View by Jessica Joyce The Secret Book of Flora Lea by Patti Callahan Henry   Jayme's Shelf: Unmasking Autism by Devon Price  The Love Song of Miss Queenie Hennessy by Rachel Joyce  Happiness Falls by Angie Kim

February's book club discussion is on The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey. We share so many of our thoughts on this episode and there are so many things we didn't have time to talk about. What did you think? 

Wow! We sure had a lot to talk about with what was on our shelves this week.  What do you think? Will you read any of these?  Let us know.    Sarah's Shelf: Nothing More Dangerous by Allen Eskens The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict The Last Graduate by Naomi Novik   Jayme's Shelf: Bright Young Women by Jessica Knoll Sure, I'll Join Your Cult by Maria Bamford Did You Hear About Kitty Karr? by Crystal Smith Paul

A little twist on our monthly quiz. Who is your fictional book character Valentine? We are dying to know. On this episode we take a quiz, old school style and calibrate our answers. If you want to know who our Valentines are, give this episode a listen.  

We are heading into February with hopes of warm weather and good books. What books are you going to put on your shelf? Sarah's Shelf: The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride Humankind by Rutger Bregman The Leftover Woman by Jean Kwok   Jayme's Shelf: Hidden Potential by Adam Grant A Fever in the Heartland by Timothy Egan Your Brain's Not Broken by Tamara Rosier

January book club discussion is about West With Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge. What did you like? What didn't you like? Let us know. 

Have you set your reading goal for the year? If not, do it now and then listen to what has been on our shelves lately and add some to your TBR. Next, read and let us know what you thought. 

New year, new quiz. Sarah and I took a quiz on getunderlined.com about our New Years Eve plans and it picked a new read for us.  Do you love these quiz's as much as we do? Even if you don't, you are going to want to hear tip for if you ever find yourself in Time Square.  

We just know that 2024 is going to be a great year of books. Check out what books are on our shelves first.  Sarah's Shelf: The Last Love Note by Emma Grey The Secret of Snow by Viola Shipman Looking for Jane by Heather Marshall   Jayme's Shelf: Family Lore by Elizabeth Acevedo Horrorstor by Grady Hendrix Mother-Daughter Murder Night by Nina Simon

Another year and so many more great reads. We are giving you each of our top 5 favorite reads of 2023. Share your top 5 with us. Come on! Share the love. 

Book club! Book club! Book club! And what makes it even better? It's Christmas Day! Well, at least it is if you are listening on release day.  So we are curious.  Do you like a holiday romcom?  And, did you like Holiday Romance by Catherine Walsh? On this episode, we answer both of these questions. Merry Christmas!

You know how it goes. We read books. We tell you about them and you put them on your TBR.  Here is your next list.   Sarah's Shelf The Stranger Upstairs by Lisa M. Matlin Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros The Love of My Life by Rosie Walsh   Jayme's Shelf The Taxidermist's Daughter by Kate Mosse Just Another Missing Person by Gillian McAllister A Merry Little Cute Meet by Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone

Sarah and Jayme take a quiz that is supposed to recommend a book from 2023.  Is that what we got? Press play to find out and if you take the quiz, let us know what book you got.