Happy Sunday Listeners! For my second to last release of November 2024, I sat down with Caroline Wolff author of The Wayside about her unique road to publication and with her novel that takes readers into the secrets that lie beneath college campuses. Follow Caroline Follow OTS Map of Indie Bookstores (now with Caroline's recs!) Get The Wayside P &T Knitwear Lower East Side The Strand McNally Jackson Odyssey Bookshop Quail Ridge Books

H.B. Akumiah joins On The Shelf today to talk about her debut novel BAD WITCHES, which follows a trio of women who upon a chance meeting on their 22nd birthdays learn they are witches and that the Witch Sphere needs there help... I had such a blast talking with Heather about her novel and while October may be in the past, you can crack open a witchy adventure like this all year round! Make Sure to Follow On The Shelf With Honora Quinn so you never miss an episode! Follow Heather Follow OTS Map of Indie Bookstores (now featuring the stores below!) Get Bad Witches Greenlight Bookstore Unnameable Books The BookMark Shoppe Odyssey Bookshop Quail Ridge Books

Happy Sunday! In today's episode I spoke with debut author and veteran writer Moira Buffini about her novel Songlight which came out in September, 2024! We had such a fun conversation which has been a long time in the making for the show so be sure to check it out! Follow Moira Follow OTS Map of Independent Bookstores! Get Songlight! Tales on Moon Lane Herne Hill Books Dulwich Books Village Books

Happy Friday! I have the great honor of talking with author Alex Light about her newest YA novel It's Not Me, It's You, how her leads were inspired by Hozier lyrics, and her enduring love of romance and YA. It was an absolute DELIGHT talking with Alex so I hope you take a listen and enjoy the interview! Follow Alex Follow OTS Map of Indie Bookstores! Get It's Not Me, It's You! Word On The Water (UK) The Strand Odyssey Books Quail Ridge Books

Today I got to speak with the one and only Kendare Blake author of the Three Dark Crowns series and the Heromaker Duet. We specifically focus on the conclusion to the duet Warrior of Legend and touch on her inclusion in the White Guy Dies First Anthology! Interview with Terry J. Benton-Walker, editor of The White Guy Dies First Follow Kendare Follow OTS Invitation Bookshop Ballast Book Co. Bank St Books Odyssey Books Quail Ridge Books

For fans of Bridgerton and The Davenports comes Ida, In Love and In Trouble a historical novel following the young adulthood of Ida B. Wells from acclaimed and prolific author Veronica Chambers! I loved getting to speak with Veronica about Ida, about what it takes to write historical fiction (aka the research!!) and how she too began her career as a college student interviewing incredible people all from her dorm room! You won't want to miss out on this week's episode! Follow Veronica Follow OTS Get Ida, In Love and In Trouble! Politics and Prose DC McNally Jackson NY Little City Books NJ Nomad Books UK

Happy Friday! On this special edition of OTS I spoke with Kes Trester about her unique path to the wonderful world of YA, on crafting secret and magical societies within the walls of college, and SO MUCH MORE! Enjoy! Follow Kes Follow OTS Get To The Nines Chevaliers Books LA Annabelle’s Book club Studio City The BookWorm Camarillo

Today on this Thursday edition of OTS I spoke with NYT bestselling author Colleen Houck about her new novel Tiger's Tale a brand new series set in the world of her iconic series! Follow Colleen Follow OTS Get Tiger's Tale Book Bin Powell's Books Odyssey Books Quail Ridge

Today on OTS I got to meet with Rebecca Stafford, Pushcart Prize winning poet about her debut YA novel Rabbit & Juliet. We had a lovely conversation and I am so happy it is our first episode for November 2024! Follow Rebecca Follow OTS Get Rabbit & Juliet Anderson’s Bookstore Quail Ridge Books Odyssey Books

On today's rare Wednesday edition of OTS I talked with Tracey West, perhaps the most prolific author I've met thus far! We go into the realm of young readers books and the all ages fun of dragons! ⁠Follow Tracey!⁠ ⁠Follow OTS⁠ Get The Epic Guide To Dragon Masters! ⁠Quail Ridge Books⁠ ⁠Odyssey Books⁠ ⁠High Five Books (MA)⁠ ⁠The Dragon Wagon ⁠

Today I got to talk with YA icon Sarah Henning about her newest novel The Lies We Conjure, a YA murder mystery complete with magical chaos! This book is so much fun and perfect for the spooky fall season so dive right in with Sarah and myself as we get into The Lies We Conjure!! Follow Sarah Follow OTS Get The Lies We Conjure The Raven Bookstore (Kansas) Odyssey Bookshop Quail Ridge Books

On today's extra special episode I got to talk with Andrea "A.T." Balsara about the second edition of her YA novel The Great And The Small for her first ever podcast appearance! We delve into this story of friendship along side Andrea's equally fascinating personal narrative and her personal writing journey, you won't want to miss out! Follow Andrea Follow OTS Get The Great And The Small! Furby House Books (Andrea's Rec!) Odyssey Books Quail Ridge Books

This week we dive into the magical world of Amari with the best host possible author B.B. Alston! B.B. and I dive into the creation of Amari, "Amari and the Despicable Wonders", book 3 in the Supernatural Investigations series, and his own journey through reading and writing thus far! Enjoy this exploration into magical, mystical, middle grade mayhem! Follow B.B. Follow OTS Get Amari and the Despicable Wonders!! All Good Books Columbia South Carolina The Strand NY

Happy Tuesday! Today on OTS I got to chat with the legendary Lady Janies (Cynthia Hand, Jodi Meadows, Brodi Ashton) about MY LADY JANE, a historical fantasy/romance that gives Lady Jane Grey a new, and more magical, ending. I talk with the trio about why Lady Jane spoke to them, what it was like bringing the series to the small screen, and how co-writing works for the team. This was an absolutely FASCINATING discussion with some incredible authors so I really hope you enjoy! Follow The Lady Janies! Cynthia Hand Brodi Ashton Jodi Meadows Follow OTS Get My Lady Jane One More Page Books - Jodi's Rec Rediscovered Books - Cynthia's Rec Kings English - Brodi's Rec Odyssey Bookshop Quail Ridge

Today I got to talk with Maureen Johnson the mastermind behind the Truly Devious series and the new stand-alone mystery The Death At Morning House. We delve into Johnson's love of the genre both as a reader and a writer, why the setting an old historic house appealed to her and what it was like crafting a heroine in Marlowe Wexler! Follow Maureen Follow OTS Get Death At Morning House! (we have A LOT of options for you) Nowhere Bookshop St Antonio TX Blue Willow TX Murder By The Book TX Book Moon Amherst Changing Hands Boulder Bookstore Andersons The Novel Neighbor Odyssey Books Quail Ridge Books

Today and just in time for Halloween, I sit down with Terry J. Benton-Walker, author of Alex Wise and the Blood Debts series about the anthology The White Guys Dies First: 13 Stories of Fear and Power. Each story is written by an All-Star writer and riffs off 13 of the best known horror subgenres, slasher to haunted house, body horror and the final girl, you're not gonna want to miss this anthology OR this interview! Follow Terry Follow OTS Get The White Guy Dies First Little Shop of Stories Brave and Kind Booksellers 44th and 3rd Mysterious Galaxy Odyssey Bookshop Quail Ridge Books

On this week's special BONUS episode of On The Shelf, I got to speak with author, editor, and fellow podcast personality Jen Sookfong Lee about one of the hidden gems of her bibliography Gentlemen of The Shade: My Own Private Idaho. A short non-fiction book which details the life and legacy of Gus Van Sant's 1991 film of the same name. We dive into the book and movie at the core of this episode, of course, but also into Jen's life in writing thus far and how she has become the editor of the series this book belongs too. This was one of my favorite discussions yet so don't miss out! Follow Jen Follow OTS Link to my interview with Michael Hingston about Let's Go Exploring: Calvin and Hobbes another volume in the series! Get Gentlemen of The Shade Jen's Indie Recs (Canada) Iron Dog Books Upstart and Crow  Elliot Bay Books US Indie Stores Odyssey Books Quail Ridge Books

Taleen Voskuni is BACK and I could not be more thrilled! I first spoke to Taleen way back in 2022 (which fun fact was my first solo interview for this show ever!) and we talked all about hew debut romance novel SORRY, BRO. Well today on OTS we dive right into her sophomore outing LAVASH AT FIRST SIGHT which brings us even more incredible food, meddling families, and a sweet yet swoony sapphic romance at its heart. Follow Taleen Follow OTS Listen to my first interview with Taleen (from WAY back in 2022!) Get LAVASH Christopher's Books Books Inc Green Apple Books San Fran Odyssey Books Quail Ridge Books

Today on OTS - on this very special Tuesday release I might add - I got to talk with Neal Rabin, a man of many talents, about his newest novel FLAT. A historical, pirate adventure featuring, among other characters, a falcon named Doug. Follow Neal Follow OTS Get FLAT Chaucer's Books Odyssey Books Quail Ridge Books

Well okay, the legendary ark featured in November's Dawn might not be that far down in the ocean but 'murder and mystery at 7 miles under the sea' doesn't have the same ring to it. Today on OTS I got to speak with Chris Moshage about his YA dystopian November's Dawn. We dive right into the world building, and the why's of this novel (why an under-water ark, why did this idea speak to him...) and into the heart of the story itself. So sit back and prepare for action, adventure, and just down right fun under the sea with November's Dawn and with this interview. Follow Chris Follow OTS Get November's Dawn Unchartered Books Prairie Fox Books Odyssey Books Quail Ridge Books

This week on a special BONUS Tuesday episode I got to speak with the one and only Rebecca Thorne about her novel Can't Spell Treason Without Tea! Thorne and this novel have a fascinating publishing journey but our discussion does not stop there no no no! We delve into world building, candles, and and so. much. more. Book 1 in the Tomes and Tea series is OUT NOW, and book 2 A Pirate's Life for Tea will be out OCTOBER 1!! Follow Rebecca Follow OTS Get CAN'T SPELL TREASON Literally, A Bookshop Odyssey Bookshop Quail Ridge Books

This week on OTS I got to speak with A Marvelous Light Author, Freya Marske about her newest swoony romantasy SWORDCROSSED. In which an heir needs to hire a swordsman to act as his best man in his arranged marriage, but ends up falling for him instead... Freya and I delve into the origins of this novel, her world building tips and tricks, and her favorite parts of the writing process. Follow Freya Follow OTS Get SWORDCROSSED Paper Chain BS The Book Cow Odyssey Bookshop Quail Ridge Books

This week I got to speak with author Charish Reid about her newest swoon-worthy romance, JEWEL ME TWICE. The novel pits two former co-workers/lovers together again as they embark on a treasure hunt left to them by their beloved former mentor. Charish and I discuss her unique road to publishing, how to create a treasure hunt, and of course, so so much more. Follow Charish Follow OTS Get Jewel Me Twice Love's Sweet Arrow East City Books Odyssey Bookshop Quail Ridge Books

Today I got to speak with Sarah Lariviere about her newest novel RIOT ACT, an alternate history dystopian thriller set in the year 1991. more about the book below: 'In an alternate 1991, the authoritarian US government keeps tabs on everybody and everything. It censors which books can be read, what music can be listened to, and which plays can be performed.When her best friend is killed by the authorities and her theater teacher disappears without a trace, Gigi decides to organize her fellow Champaign High School thespians to put on a production of Henry VI. But at what cost?' Follow Sarah Follow OTS Get Riot Act Vroman's Odyssey Bookshop Quail Ridge

Today I got to speak with Kelly Vincent about the newest installment in 'The Art of Being Ugly' series, Ugliest. However you don't need any prior knowledge of the first installments to enjoy this interview, we bring you in and get you all up to day (without extensive spoilers!) so you can go out and enjoy the entire series! Follow Kelly Follow OTS Get Ugliest Island Books Charlie's Quail Ridge Books Odyssey Bookshop

On Today's episode of OTS I had the absolute honor of speaking with Mohammed A.F. Noor about his book Live Long And Evolve a nonfiction work that uses various Star Trek episodes to explain real scientific phenomena in our world and trying to make biology a bit more fun for beginners and new students. On top of all that I had a really lovely conversation with Mohammed and hope you enjoy sci-fi and science aficionados alike! Follow Mohammed Follow OTS Get Live Long And Evolve! The Regulator - Mohammed's Shop Small Shoutout! Odyssey Bookshop Quail Ridge Books

This week I got to talk with Kiersten White NYT #1 Bestselling Author and Bram Stoker Award-winner of critically acclaimed books for readers of all ages, including the And I Darken trilogy, the Sinister Summer series, the Camelot Rising trilogy, Star Wars: Padawan, Hide, and Mister Magic. And today we delve into her newest novel LUCY UNDYING A Dracula Novel which brings Lucy Westenra back to live and into the spotlight in modern day London. Follow Kiersten Follow OTS Preorder Lucy Undying - Out September 10th! Mysterious Galaxy Malaprops Beach Side Books Quail Ridge Books Odyssey Books

Today I got to speak with Joanna Ho about the amazing WE WHO PRODUCE PEARLS, an anthem for Asian America which is also OTS' first children's book/picture book highlight! Joanna and I discuss the behind the scenes work that went into this book including her collaboration with artist Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya and how writing differs between age categories. At the end of the day come for the gorgeous art stay for the brilliant prose and message, this book has something for everyone! Follow Joanna Follow Amanda Follow OTS Get WE WHO PRODUCE PEARLS Lindon Tree Los Altos Keplers Books Books Inc Quail Ridge Books Odyssey Books

For this week's BONUS episode I got to speak with YA author Jill Baguchusky about her newest novel SO WITCHES WE BECAME. We dive into the novel itself as well as how it relates and compares to Jill's other YA work and the inspiration behind the magic and mayhem. Follow Jill Follow OTS Get SO WITCHES BookPeople Austin Odyssey Books Quail Ridge Books

Today I got to speak with the wonderful Ashley Woodfolk about her newest novel LOUDER THAN WORDS which was a collaboration with actress Lexi Underwood! LOUDER THAN WORDS is a YA novel which follows Jordan Jones, the new girl in school who hopes to leave her mysterious past behind and become 'someone new, someone better'. 'Life is good. That's until an anonymous podcast called Tomcat Tea begins revealing humiliating secrets about Edgewood students, ruining their reputations and in some cases their futures. Jordyn and her friends know they have to do something—and this is Jordyn's chance to prove to herself that she's changed. Jordyn's plan to take down the podcast throws her into the spotlight, and as the momentum builds, so do the risks—because Jordyn has a secret of her own, one that could ruin everything . . . and that a mysterious harasser online is threatening to expose.' Follow Ashley Follow Lexi Follow OTS Map of Indie Bookstores Get LOUDER Cafe Con Libros Books Are Magic Loudmouth Books Quail Ridge Books Odyssey Books

Today I got to speak with the legendary Andrea Hairston about her newest novel Archangels of Funk. A 'hope-punk' sci-fi novel set in Massachusetts's Pioneer Valley! I had a lovely conversation with Andrea and hope you check out the episode! Follow Andrea Follow OTS Get Archangels of Funk: Broadside Books Northampton Book Moon Easthampton Quail Ridge Books Odyssey Books

After Sunday's Interview with Alexene Farol Follmuth are you in search of another swoon worthy YA romance to read this summer? Look no further than Adriana Mather's THE BREAKUP ARTISTS! In today's episode Adriana and I talk all things TBA, friendship, romance, and grief all within the stressful time of the summer before college. And we also touch up topics like her unusual path to the publishing world and how she found her home in YA, and of course... so so much more. Follow Adriana Follow OTS Get THE BREAKUP ARTISTS Wicked Good Books (Salem, MA) (signed copies still available!) Odyssey Books Quail Ridge Books

Today I had to absolute honor of talking with Alexene Farol Follmuth, the NYT best selling author of The Atlas Six under the name Olivie Blake, about her brand new novel TWELFTH KNIGHT. A YA romance that brings Shakespeare into the world of fandom culture and highschool. I had a blast reading this book and I loved getting to talk with Alexene! Follow Alexene Follow OTS Get TWELFTH KNIGHT: The Ripped Bodice Village Well Sunnys Bookshop Meet Cute The Last Chapter  Odyssey Books Quail Ridge Books

Charlotte Illes rides again! You may recall that I got to talk with Katie Siegel about her debut novel Charlotte Illes Is Not A Detective back in 2023 and we covered A LOT. Her unique road to publishing, our mutual love of kid detectives and so much more so I am extremely honored to be speaking with her YET again, this time about her sophomore book and sequel CHARLOTTE ILLES IT NOT A TEACHER. Check out part one of the interview series with Katie! (What Happens When Kid Detectives Stop Detecting (You'll Have to Read to Find Out...) from November 2023) Follow Katie Follow OTS Get CHARLOTTE ILLES IS NOT A TEACHER Word Bookstores Fountain Books Scrawl Books Curious Iguana The End

Today on our special Tuesday bonus episode I got to speak with Natalie Naudus, the Audiobook Narrator Extraordinaire about her debut novel Gay The Pray Away, a sapphic YA romance that draws a lot from Naudus' own past. Follow Natalie Follow OTS Get GAY THE PRAY AWAY Bluestockings Meet Cute Odyssey Bookshop Quail Ridge Books

This week I got to interview with wonderful Jas Hammonds about her brand new book THIRSTY. A beautiful queer YA that delves into the intricacies of addiction, especially as a young person, set against the sharp and sparkling back drop of sorority pledging. Jas and I touch upon all of this AND more, on this week's episode of OTS. And be sure to check back on Tuesday with the release of another interview, where I speak with audiobook narrator turned author Natalie Naudus! Follow Jas Follow OTS Get THIRSTY Oblong Books (NY) Loyalty Books (DC) The Novel Neighbor (MI) Quail Ridge Books Odyssey Books

To day on OTS I have had the good fortune of speaking with Joan Cohen about her extremely timely novel THE DEEPFAKE which sets a rich romantic plot against the backdrop of AI. Joan and I get into all of this and more in this week's episode. Joan's Website Follow OTS Get The Deepfake The BookStore Odyssey Bookstore Quail Ridge Books

Today on OTS, I got to talk with Michael Hingston and take a tour through the history of Calvin and Hobbes, perhaps the most influential comic strip we've seen so far, and talk about its perennial appeal, the journey of writing long form nonfiction and so so much more. Michael's Website Follow OTS Get LET'S GO EXPLORING Magpie Audreys Paper Birch (used bookstore) The Edmonton Bookstore Rare and Out of Print Books Porch Light Books (run by Michael!) Quail Ridge Books Odyssey Books

Today on OTS I got to talk with debut author Emily Locker about her modern day 'Romeo and Juliet' inspired YA rom-com. We talk about her writing journey and some full circle publishing moments thus far and of course so. much. more. Follow Emily Follow OTS Map of Indie Bookstores Get RUNNING MATES Politics and Prose novel. Lake Forest Books Athena Quail Ridge Books Odyssey Books

On today's episode of On The Shelf I speak with author Aida Salazar about her newest middle-grade novel, ULTRAVIOLET. Like all of her books this novel touches on elements of identity and social justice. ULTRAVIOLET follows Elio and the ever present ordeal of growing up. Aida and I touch on all of this AND MORE. Follow Aida Follow OTS Get ULTRAVIOLET Mrs. Dalloway's Books Odyssey Books Quail Ridge Books

For our last May episode I am so excited to welcome back to the show Tess Sharpe! Last March I talked with her about her sapphic YA romance 6 TIMES WE ALMOST KISSED (AND ONE TIME WE DID) (linked below!) and today I get to get the inside scoop about her new (and perhaps her last ever) sequel to THE GIRLS I'VE BEEN, THE GIRL IN QUESTION. Tess' Instagram OTS' Instagram Listen to Our Other Interview from 2023 Get THE GIRL IN QUESTION Green Apple Books Odyssey Books Quail Ridge Books

Welcome back to the show I.S. Belle! I have previously talked with her twice each about her shared universe containing Zombabe and the Babylove Novellas (and now even more!) but today we're talking about something a little different... her trad pub ya debut, Girls Night! But that's not all, while the fight club novel is the star of the show we also cover how Belle might be fighting fellow ya fight club author Sierra Isley! Follow I.S.Belle Follow OTS Interview Series Part 1 - Zombabe Interview Series Part 2 - Babylove Novellas BONUS: Interview with Sierra Isley! Get GIRLS NIGHT Scorpio Books in Christchurch NZ Quail Ridge Books Odyssey Books

Today on OTS I got to speak with the one and only Lisa Gardner about her newest novel STILL SEE YOU EVERYWHERE. While being the 3rd book in the FRANKIE ELKIN series you can dive right into this book (and this interview) with little information. In this installment Frankie is at her most conflicted, she is sent out looking for a missing girl but the one sending her on this job is a serial killer with three weeks left to live. ⁠Follow Lisa⁠ ⁠Follow OTS ⁠ Get STILL SEE YOU EVERYWHERE ⁠White Birch Books⁠ ⁠The Poisoned Pen ⁠ ⁠Odyssey Books⁠ ⁠Quail Ridge Books⁠

Today on what has become the unofficial Birthday Special (thank you all for the support the last few years btw!) I talk with Christina Bacilieri about her debut novel (and book 1 in her debut STEALING SANCTUARY trilogy) THE LAST REFUGE. I had a lot of fun learning about Christina and her novel especially its rather unique origins! Follow Christina Follow OTS Map Of Indie Bookstores (with BookPeople) Get THE LAST REFUGE BookPeople Odyssey Books Quail Ridge Books

Today I had the absolute pleasure of talking with T.L. Simpson about his debut YA novel STRONG LIKE YOU. We discuss how his previous work in journalism, especially on the crime beat, impacted and helped form the story and how he set out to to write this story for those who need it most. Follow T.L. Simpson! Follow OTS get STONG LIKE YOU! Dogear Books AK Odyssey Books Quail Ridge Books

Almost two years ago I got the honor of talking with Camille about her novel THE GODMOTHERS, a book a devoured, and since that day I have been waiting for her next novel. Enter THE GIRL FROM THE GRAND HOTEL, set at the first, and doomed, Cannes Film Festival... Follow Camille Follow OTS Previous Interview with Camille from 2022! Map of Indie Bookstores Get THE GIRL FROM THE GRAND HOTEL (out April 30th 2024!) Byrds Books Elm Street Books Barrett Books Blue Willow Bookshop Litchfield Books Hickory Stick

Incoming to a bookstore near you... a YA thriller with layers of the supernatural. THE DARKNESS RISES follows Whitney who can tell when someone is about to die... Follow Stacy Follow OTS Get THE DARKNESS RISES from one of these fine retailers vv Stacy's Shop Small Corner!! vv A Great Good Place for Books OTS favorites Quail Ridge Books Odyssey Bookshop

Tracy and I spoke just over a year ago about THIS IS NOT A PERSONAL STATEMENT, a surprisingly stressful novel about faking your way into college, and she is back again with another stressful tale. Enter WE'RE NEVER GETTING HOME, a story about getting stranded at a music festival on the brink of friendship collapse... I love talking with Tracy once again and hope you check out her work! Follow OTS Follow Tracy Check out my interview with Tracy Badua about THIS IS NOT A PERSONAL STATEMENT Get WE'RE NEVER GETTING HOME from any of these fine retailers vv Tracy's Shop Small Corner! vv Mysterious Galaxy  Loyalty Books (DC area) OTS Favorites Quail Ridge Books Odyssey Books