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 reason on another... For more reviews, recommendations, and T.A.B. click here And explore Quail Ridge Books' upcoming events and online catalog here

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 for ideas about how to spice up your reading this year along with our thoughts on the importance of Own-Voices stories in YA. For more reviews, recommendations, and T.A.B. click here And explore Quail Ridge Books' upcoming events and online catalog here

In this special episode of On The Shelf, T.A.B interviews Phil Stamper, bestselling YA author of The Gravity of Us and the soon-to-be released As Far As You'll Take Me. Listen in for a discussion on LGBTQ+ representation in YA literature, Phil Stamper's brainstorming processes as an author, parallels between musicians and their instruments, and much more! Preorder As Far As You'll Take Me here, and order the Gravity of Us today here  Learn more about Phil Stamper | Visit T.A.B.'s social media | Explore Quail Ridge Books 

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! Follow T.A.B. on Instagram @qrbteen Follow Quail Ridge Books on Instagram @quailridgebooks Follow T.A.B.'s new TikTok at www.tiktok.com/@qrbteen Learn more about T.A.B. and find reviews at https://qrbteenadvisoryboard.weebly.com/ Learn more about Quail Ridge Books at www.quailridgebooks.com Quail Ridge Books' COVID-19 Policy: https://www.quailridgebooks.com/quail-ridge-books-covid-19-plans-and-policies

Today T.A.B. shares some of our favorite holiday-themed books along with some great recommendations for books to gift to loved ones! Follow T.A.B. on Instagram @qrbteen Follow Quail Ridge Books on Instagram @quailridgebooks Follow T.A.B.'s new TikTok at www.tiktok.com/@qrbteen Learn more about T.A.B. and find reviews at https://qrbteenadvisoryboard.weebly.com/ Learn more about Quail Ridge Books at www.quailridgebooks.com Quail Ridge Books' COVID-19 Policy: https://www.quailridgebooks.com/quail-ridge-books-covid-19-plans-and-policies

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 book always better? After listening, hop onto our Instagram and tell us YOUR thoughts through our story poll! Follow T.A.B. on Instagram @qrbteen Follow Quail Ridge Books on Instagram @quailridgebooks Follow T.A.B.'s new TikTok at www.tiktok.com/@qrbteen Learn more about T.A.B. and find reviews at https://qrbteenadvisoryboard.weebly.com/ Learn more about Quail Ridge Books at www.quailridgebooks.com Quail Ridge Books' COVID-19 Policy: https://www.quailridgebooks.com/quail-ridge-books-covid-19-plans-and-policies

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 analytically vs. reading for pleasure, how the school environment encourages and discourages a love of reading, and if reading should be considered a skill or a hobby!  After listening, we would love to hear your own thoughts about this topic. DM us on our Instagram (linked below) to join in the discussion! Follow T.A.B. on Instagram @qrbteen Follow Quail Ridge Books on Instagram @quailridgebooks Follow T.A.B.'s new TikTok at www.tiktok.com/@qrbteen Learn more about T.A.B. and find reviews at https://qrbteenadvisoryboard.weebly.com/ Learn more about Quail Ridge Books at www.quailridgebooks.com Quail Ridge Books' COVID-19 Policy: https://www.quailridgebooks.com/quail-ridge-books-covid-19-plans-and-policies

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 ask them! Mentioned in Episode: Keep a lookout for an exciting author interview coming up on the podcast!  Follow T.A.B. on Instagram @qrbteen Follow Quail Ridge Books @quailridgebooks Learn more about T.A.B. and find reviews at https://qrbteenadvisoryboard.weebly.com/ Learn more about Quail Ridge Books at www.quailridgebooks.com Quail Ridge Books' COVID-19 Policy: https://www.quailridgebooks.com/quail-ridge-books-covid-19-plans-and-policies

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! Follow T.A.B. on Instagram @qrbteen Follow Quail Ridge Books @quailridgebooks Learn more about T.A.B. and find reviews at https://qrbteenadvisoryboard.weebly.com/ Learn more about Quail Ridge Books at www.quailridgebooks.com Quail Ridge Books' COVID-19 Policy: https://www.quailridgebooks.com/quail-ridge-books-covid-19-plans-and-policies

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! Need more T.A.B? Want to learn more about Raleigh's Quail Ridge Books? Follow T.A.B. on Instagram @qrbteen Follow Quail Ridge Books @quailridgebooks Learn more about T.A.B. and find reviews at https://qrbteenadvisoryboard.weebly.com/ Learn more about Quail Ridge Books at www.quailridgebooks.com Quail Ridge Books' COVID-19 Policy: https://www.quailridgebooks.com/quail-ridge-books-covid-19-plans-and-policies

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 recommendations! Need more T.A.B? Want to learn more about Raleigh's Quail Ridge Books? Follow T.A.B. on Instagram @qrbteen Follow Quail Ridge Books @quailridgebooks Learn more about T.A.B. and find reviews at https://qrbteenadvisoryboard.weebly.com/ Learn more about Quail Ridge Books at www.quailridgebooks.com Quail Ridge Books' COVID-19 Policy: https://www.quailridgebooks.com/quail-ridge-books-covid-19-plans-and-policies

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 Crystal Saga series.  Get Becky Moynihan's books at www.quailridgebooks.com Visit her at her Instagram @becky_moynihan or at her website at beckymoynihan.com Need more T.A.B? Want to learn more about Raleigh's Quail Ridge Books? Follow T.A.B. on Instagram @qrbteen Follow Quail Ridge Books @quailridgebooks Learn more about T.A.B. and find reviews at https://qrbteenadvisoryboard.weebly.com/ Learn more about Quail Ridge Books at www.quailridgebooks.com Quail Ridge Books' COVID-19 Policy: https://www.quailridgebooks.com/quail-ridge-books-covid-19-plans-and-policies

We did it with Harry Potter, we're doing it again- this time with everyone's favorite fantasy series, Percy Jackson by Rick Riordan! Listen in as T.A.B. reminisces on this well-loved series.  TAB's September book club pick: https://www.quailridgebooks.com/book/9780593118764 The Lightening Thief (#1 in the Percy Jackson series): https://www.quailridgebooks.com/book/9780786838653 Need more T.A.B? Want to learn more about Raleigh's Quail Ridge Books? Follow T.A.B. on Instagram @qrbteen Follow Quail Ridge Books @quailridgebooks Learn more about T.A.B. and find reviews at https://qrbteenadvisoryboard.weebly.com/ Learn more about Quail Ridge Books at www.quailridgebooks.com Quail Ridge Books' COVID-19 Policy: https://www.quailridgebooks.com/quail-ridge-books-covid-19-plans-and-policies

Today T.A.B. sits down to discuss the age old question "Is the book always better than the movie?"  Need more T.A.B? Want to learn more about Raleigh's Quail Ridge Books? Follow T.A.B. on Instagram @qrbteen Follow Quail Ridge Books @quailridgebooks Learn more about T.A.B. and find reviews at https://qrbteenadvisoryboard.weebly.com/ Learn more about Quail Ridge Books at www.quailridgebooks.com Quail Ridge Books' COVID-19 Policy: https://www.quailridgebooks.com/quail-ridge-books-covid-19-plans-and-policies

Today, TAB got together (through video chat) to talk about all the books we are reading and love during summer and quarantine! We also touch on how we organize all the books we keep buying, how we keep reading even during the busy school year, and our all-time favorites! Need more T.A.B? Want to learn more about Raleigh's Quail Ridge Books? Follow T.A.B. on Instagram @qrbteen Follow Quail Ridge Books @quailridgebooks Learn more about T.A.B. and find reviews at https://qrbteenadvisoryboard.weebly.com/ Learn more about Quail Ridge Books at www.quailridgebooks.com Quail Ridge Books' COVID-19 Policy: https://www.quailridgebooks.com/quail-ridge-books-covid-19-plans-and-policies

T.A.B. is back with another episode! Listen in to hear some recommendations for diverse, Own Voices YA stories, as well as what we are each currently reading. In respect to the recent murders of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, George Floyd and Tony McDade, and the current protests and activism challenging the systematic racism that has allowed these tragedies to occur, view Quail Ridge Books statement here.   Follow T.A.B. on Instagram @qrbteen Follow Quail Ridge Books @quailridgebooks Learn more about Quail Ridge Books at www.quailridgebooks.com

With all of this extra time, T.A.B. got together for another episode over Zoom to discuss anything and everything Harry Potter! In this special edition of On The Shelf, we talk about Hogwarts houses, our favorite books in the series, Harry Potter being considered a classic, and much more! We also play a game of quick-fire Harry Potter trivia to test how well T.A.B. knows Harry Potter! Need more T.A.B? Want to learn more about Raleigh's Quail Ridge Books? Follow T.A.B. on Instagram @qrbteen Follow Quail Ridge Books @quailridgebooks Learn more about Quail Ridge Books at www.quailridgebooks.com

As it is currently of utmost importance to stay at home and do your part in helping stop the spread of COVID-19, T.A.B. got together over facetime to discuss what books we are currently reading along with what YA books we recommend during this time at home. We also play a game of bookish March Madness; voting for which YA book is the best! Decide for yourselves which books are your favorites by checking out the brackets for T.A.B.'s March Madness on our Instagram: @qrbteen Need more T.A.B? Want to learn more about Raleigh's Quail Ridge Books? Follow T.A.B. on Instagram @qrbteen Follow Quail Ridge Books @quailridgebooks Learn more about Quail Ridge Books at www.quailridgebooks.com