Sarah's Bookshelves Live

Sarah’s Bookshelves Live is a weekly show featuring real talk about books and book recommendations from a featured guest. Each week, Sarah of the blog Sarah’s Bookshelves will talk with her guest about: - 2 OLD BOOKS THEY LOVE - 2 NEW BOOKS THEY LOVE - 1 BOOK THEY DON’T LOVE - AND 1 NEW RELEASE THEY’RE EXCITED ABOUT I’m getting real about all things books and serving you up a bit of snark on the side.

Ep. 202: 2025 Micro Genres We Love with Susie (@NovelVisits) 08/06/2025

Ep. 202: 2025 Micro Genres We Love with Susie (@NovelVisits) In Episode 202, Susie () and Sarah explore some of their new favorite Micro Genres. Since starting the Micro Genres series, they’ve loved taking the opportunity each year to examine and define their tastes in these sub-sub-genres. This year, they have curated a list of 10 all-new Micro Genres, along with notable books for each category. With over 80 books mentioned, this is another year of niching down for some great book recommendations! This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Books Told From the Perspective of the Person Left Behind (Sarah) Sarah by Meg Howrey (2017) | | by Taylor Jenkins Reid (2025) | | by Angie Kim (2023) | | by Angie Kim (2019) | | by Betsy Lerner (2024) | | by Kristin Koval (2025) | | by Therese Ann Fowler (2013) | | by Paula McLain (2011) | | by Curtis Sittenfeld (2008) | | by Melanie Benjamin (2016) | | by Simone Gorrindo (2024) | | by Sue Klebold (2016) | | Susie by Emily St. John Mandel (2014) | | by Lily Brooks-Dalton (2016) | | by Lily Brooks-Dalton (2022) | | by Madeline Miller (2018) | | We Begin at the End (Susie) Sarah by Claire Gibson (2019) | | by Kristin Koval (2025) | | by Jordan Chiles (2025) | | Susie by Kate Fagan (2025) | | by Dervla McTiernan (2024) | | by Andrew Boryga (2024) | | by Andrés N. Ordorica (2025) | | by Clare Leslie Hall (2025) | | Other Books Mentioned by Chris Whitaker (2021) by Sophie Elmhirst (2025) Big Business Women (Sarah) Sarah by Susie Orman Schnall (2024) | | by Erica Katz (2020) | | by Andrea Dunlop (2023) | | by Jakob Kerr (2025) | | Susie by Chandler Baker (2019) | | by Meg Wolitzer (2018) | | Other Books Mentioned by John Carreyrou (2018) Books By Irish Authors Telling Distinctly Irish Stories (Susie) Sarah by Patrick Radden Keefe (2018) | | by Flynn Berry (2021) | | by Caroline O’Donoghue (2023) | | by Catherine Ryan Howard (2021) | | Susie by Roisín O’Donnell (2025) | | by Alan Murrin (2024) | | by John Boyne (2017) | | by Karl Geary (2023) | | by Graham Norton (2020) | | by Claire Keegan (2021) | | by Louise Kennedy (2022) | | Other Books Mentioned by Frank McCourt (1996) by Sally Rooney (2018) by Liz Nugent (2023) by Liz Nugent (2013) The Collective “We” Narration (Sarah) Sarah by Jeffrey Eugenides (1993) | | by Caroline Zancan (2020) | | by Britt Bennett (2016)| | by Annie Hartnett (2022) | | Susie by Julie Otsuka (2011) | | by Julie Otsuka (2023) | | Other Books Mentioned by Karen Thompson Walker (2012) by Karen Thompson Walker (2025) by Brit Bennett (2020) Torn Between Two Lovers: The Women’s Edition (Susie) Sarah by Margaret Mitchell (1936) | | by Helen Fielding (1996) | | by Stephenie Meyer (2005) | | Susie by Clare Leslie Hall (2025) | | by Miranda Cowley Heller (2021) | | by Taylor Jenkins Reid (2016) | | by Tayari Jones (2018) | | Fiction Modeled on Real-Life Serial Killers or Crimes (Sarah) Sarah by Abigail Dean (2025) | | by Jessica Knoll (2023) | | by Amity Gaige (2025)| | by Bret Anthony Johnston (2024) | | by Emma Cline (2016) | | by Ed Tarkington (2016) | | by Paula McLain (2021) | | by Elizabeth Crook (2014) | | Susie by Adam Rapp (2024) | | Books with Characters Struggling with Mental Health (Susie) Sarah by Patric Gagne, PhD (2024) | | by Meg Mason (2020) | | by Hattie Williams (2025) | | by Morgan Talty (2024) | | by Ilona Bannister (2021) | | by Mark Haddon (2003) | | Susie by Betsy Lerner (2024) | | by Lisa Genova (2025) | | by Emily Austin (2024) | | by Mark Lukach (2017) | | by Iain Reid (2016) | | Other Books Mentioned by Claire Kilroy (2023) Dude Thrillers (Sarah) Sarah by Jakob Kerr (2025) | | by Robert Bailey (2025) | | by Scott Carson (2025) | | by Graham Moore (2024) | | by Alma Katsu (2021) | | by Alma Katsu (2023) | | Susie by Graham Moore (2020) | | by Peter Heller (2019) | | by Peter Heller (2024) | | by Andy Weir (2011) | | Other Books Mentioned by Andy Weir (2021) by S. A. Cosby (2023) by S. A. Cosby (2020) by S. A. Cosby (2021) Standalone Fantasy Set on Earth (Susie) Susie by V. E. Schwab (2020) | | by V. E. Schwab (2025) | | by Leigh Bardugo (2024) | | by Leigh Bardugo (2019) | | by Emilia Hart (2023) | | by Scott Hawkins (2015) | | by Madeline Miller (2018) | | by Madeline Miller (2011) | | Other Books Mentioned by Sarah J. Maas (2015) by Christopher J. Yates (2013) /episode/index/show/sarahsbookshelveslive/id/37580005

Ep. 201: Lidija Hilje (Author of Slanting Towards the Sea) + Book Recommendations 07/23/2025

Ep. 201: Lidija Hilje (Author of Slanting Towards the Sea) + Book Recommendations In Episode 201, author Lidija Hilje talks with Sarah about her debut novel, . Spanning two decades and one transformative summer in Croatia, is a love story that also delves into the profound journey of coming of age in a nation younger than you are. Lidija shares lots of details about how this book came to be and the inspiration for the story and its lush Croatian setting, which becomes a character of its own. They also discuss how the Croatian War of Independence influenced both her own childhood and the novel’s narrative. Plus, Lidija shares some of her top book recommendations! This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights A brief, spoiler-free overview of . Hilje’s inspiration for . How Croatia became its own character in the novel. The ways developed and was impacted by Lidija’s never-to-be-published first novel. The impact of the Croatian War of Independence (1991–1995) on Lidija’s childhood and the events of the book. How Lidija shaped the ending of the novel over time. What inspired making “people pleasing” such a strong element of Ivona’s character. The complete, upending change that forever shelved her first attempt at a novel. Lidija’s Book Recommendations Two OLD Books She Loves by James Baldwin (1956) | | by Lily King (2014) | | Other Books Mentioned: by Lily King (2020) Two NEW Books She Loves by Katie Kitamura (2025) | | by Ayşegül Savaş (2024) | | Other Books Mentioned: by Katie Kitamura (2021) by Hernán Díaz (2023) by Rachel Cusk (2021) One Book She DIDN’T Love by Sally Rooney (2021) | | One NEW RELEASE She’s Excited About by Tochi Eze (August 5, 2025) | | Last 5-Star Book Lidija Read by Kimberly King Parsons (2024) | | Books From the Discussion by Maggie Smith (2023) /episode/index/show/sarahsbookshelveslive/id/37403245

Ep. 200: 200th Episode Celebration with Susie and Catherine 07/09/2025

Ep. 200: 200th Episode Celebration with Susie and Catherine Welcome to the 200th episode of Sarah’s Bookshelves Live with a very special celebration with both co-hosts: Susie () and Catherine of . Today, they are answering listener-submitted questions all about their reading journeys, their podcast journeys, and some about their pre-podcast blogging days! This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights Their early reading lives. The most surprising things about their reading history. Susie’s secret endeavor! How much they talk about books in their day-to-day lives. What their friends outside of the book world think about what they do. Would Susie or Catherine ever want to do an author interview? How their feelings about the podcast have changed over the years. Topic Highlights Key Moments in Their Reading Lives A few of the questions answered: Have you always been a reader, and do you have a distinct memory of when you truly fell in love with reading? Was there a time in your life when you were not reading very much? What parts of your reading tastes have changed dramatically over the course of your reading life and what parts have stayed consistent? Currently, what is your reading “why”? What’s the primary reason you read? Their Professional Reading Journeys A few of the questions answered: Why did you start your blogs? Is there anything you miss from the time when you only blogged? Anything you don’t miss? What is your relationship like off mic? How has social media changed your reading life? Anything you wish you had known about podcasting before you got involved? Books Mentioned (1950) by Carolyn Keene (1930) (The Baby-Sitters Club, 1) by Ann M. Martin (1986) by Margaret Wise Brown (1947) by Meg Wolitzer (2013) (Sweet Valley High, 1) by Francine Pascal (1983) by Charles Dickens (1861) by Carola Lovering (2018) by Sally Rooney (2019) by Hattie Williams (2025) by Gustave Flaubert (1857) by George Eliot (1872) by Isak Dinesen (1937) /episode/index/show/sarahsbookshelveslive/id/37312545

Ep. 199: Best Books of 2025 (So Far) with Susie and Catherine 06/25/2025

Ep. 199: Best Books of 2025 (So Far) with Susie and Catherine In Ep. 199, Susie Boutry (), Catherine Gilmore (), and Sarah are all back on the mic, ready to catch up on how their reading is shaping up for 2025 — so far! They talk about the current publishing landscape, what books are topping bestseller lists to date, and their personal reading as it stands halfway through the year. They share reading stats and talk about expectations and hopes for the remainder of the year. Plus, their TOP 5 books and their biggest disappointments so far. This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). The Bookish Landscape Books Mentioned by Rebecca Yarros (2025) by Rebecca Yarros (2023) by Rebecca Yarros (2023) by Kristin Hannah (2024) by Suzanne Collins (2025) by Suzanne Collins (2008) y by Mel Robbins (2024) (Dog Man, #13) by Dav Pilkey (2024) by Freida McFadden (2022) by Freida McFadden (2025) by James Clear (2018) by Sarah J. Maas (2015) by James Frey (2025) by Percival Everett (2024) by Kaveh Akbar (2024) by Katie Kitamura (2025) by Florence Knapp (2025) by Hanya Yanagihara (2015) by Alison Espach (2024) by Virginia Evans (2025) by Clare Leslie Hall (2025) by Nnedi Okorafor (2025) by Jonathan Evison (2025) by Nick Newman (2025) by Annie Hartnett (2025) by Anne Tyler (2025) by Charlotte McConaghy (2025) by Emma Pattee (2025) by Aisling Rawle (2025) by Eric Puchner (2025) by Kevin Wilson (2025) by M. L. Rio (September 9, 2025) by Hannah Deitch (2025) Personal Reading for 2025 (So Far) Books Mentioned by Ann Napolitano (2020) by Ariel Lawhon (2023) by Sarah Wynn-Williams (2025) Top Five (So Far) Susie by Holly Brickley (2025) | | by Clare Leslie Hall (2025) | | by Abigail Dean (2025) | | by Roisín O’Donnell (2025) | | by Florence Knapp (2025) | | Catherine by Jonathan Evison (2025) | | by Jessica Soffer (2025) | | by Amity Gaige (2025) | | by Charlotte McConaghy (2025) | | by Lian Dolan (2025) | | Sarah by Clare Leslie Hall (2025) | | by Abigail Dean (2025) | | by Lucas Schaefer (2025) | | by Sarah Damoff (2025) | | by Annie Hartnett (2025) | | Other Books Mentioned by Wally Lamb (2025) by Jessica Knoll (2025) by Rita Bullwinkel (2024) by Rufi Thorpe (2020) by Hanna Halperin (2023) Biggest Disappointments (So Far) Susie by Karen Thompson Walker (2025) | | by Annie Hartnett (2025) | | by Lee Cole (2025) | | Catherine by Layne Fargo (2025) | | by Eric Puchner (2025) | | by Wally Lamb (2025) | | by Taylor Jenkins Reid (2025) | | Sarah by Geraldine Brooks (2025) | | by Tracey Lange (2025) | | by Katie Kitamura (2025) | | by Loretta Rothschild (July 8, 2025) | | /episode/index/show/sarahsbookshelveslive/id/37046055

Ep. 198: Best of Thrillers with Anderson McKean of Page & Palette (@PagePalette) 06/11/2025

Ep. 198: Best of Thrillers with Anderson McKean of Page & Palette (@PagePalette) Ep. 198 is the second episode of our brand-new “Best of…” series. Anderson McKean of joined me for the Best of Thrillers, with her all-time TOP TEN favorite thriller novels…and, a couple buzzy thrillers that didn’t work for her.⁠ Also, Anderson talks about how she started reading thrillers, the wide variety available in the genre, and books from her list that would be perfect for those new to the genre! This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights What draws her to the thriller genre. From domestic to psychological thrillers, Anderson talks about the variety of the genre. Her favorite sub-genres and what doesn’t work for her. Anderson picks a few books from her list that would be good starter books for those new to the genre. Anderson’s All-Time Top Ten Thrillers by Gillian Flynn (2012) | | by Emma Donoghue (2010) | | by Ruth Ware (2022) | | by Kelley Armstrong (2022) | | by Shari Lapena (2023) | | by Sally Hepworth (2020) | | by Gillian McAllister (2022) | | by Juan Gómez-Jurado (2018) | | by Paula McLain (2021) | | by Kimi Cunningham Grant (2021) | | High-Profile Thrillers That She Didn’t Love by Riley Sager (2022) | | by Lisa Jewell (2023) | | Other Books Mentioned by Jean Hanff Korelitz (2021) by Paula Hawkins (2015) by Paula Hawkins (2024) by Delia Owens (2021) by Ruth Ware (2016) by Rebecca Makkai (2023) by Ruth Ware (2023) by Sara Sligar (2025) by Ruth Ware (2024) by Audrey Niffenegger (2003) by Kelley Armstrong (2025) by Shari Lepena (2024) by Shari Lepena (2016) by Shari Lepena (2019) by Liz Nugent (2023) by Sally Hepworth (2019) by Sally Hepworth (2022) by Sally Hepworth (2023) by Gillian McAllister (2023) by Stieg Larsson (2005) by Robert Ludlum (1980) by Kim Cross (2023) by Abigail Dean (2025) by Claire Fuller (2015) by Kimi Cunningham Grant (2024) by Alex Michaelides (2024) by Alex Michaelides (2019) /episode/index/show/sarahsbookshelveslive/id/36925020

Ep. 197: Summer 2025 Book Preview with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) 05/28/2025

Ep. 197: Summer 2025 Book Preview with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) Welcome to the Summer 2025 Book Preview with Catherine of ! Today, Catherine and Sarah share 12 of their most anticipated books releasing from June through mid-August. This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Announcement One of the many benefits to supporting the podcast through either our or our (both for just $7/mo) is that you get access to several bonus podcast episode series, including Book Preview Extras! In these episodes, Catherine and I share at least 4 bonus books we are excited about that we did not share in the big show preview episode. Get more details about all the goodies available and sign up and ! Highlights Catherine and Sarah share some big releases coming this summer (lightning-round style). Of Catherine’s six book picks, 3 are about sisters and most are from repeat authors. Sarah’s choices feature 3 debut authors, 2 repeat authors, and 1 new author. And, 5 of Sarah’s six books are European novels. From literary picks to thrillers to romances, they’ve got a range of books for summer. Sarah has already read two of her picks — and they’re on the (be sure to check out the full list) Plus, their #1 picks for summer. Big Summer Releases by Taylor Jenkins Reid (June 3) | | by Riley Sager (June 10) | | by V. E. Schwab (June 10) | | by Nikki Erlick (June 17) | | by Sophie Elmhirst (July 8) | | by Silvia Moreno-Garcia (July 15) | | by Adriana Trigiani (July 8) | | by Jesse Q. Sutanto (June 3) | | by Bianca Marais (June 10) | | by Lisa Jewell (June 24) | | by Ruth Ware (July 8) | | by Liv Constantine (June 17) | | by Sarah Pekkanen (August 5) | | Summer 2025 Book Preview June Sarah’s Pick by Aisling Rawle (June 24) | | Catherine’s Picks by Yrsa Daley-Ward (June 3) | | by S. A. Cosby (June 10) | | by Amy Bloom (June 24) | | Other Books Mentioned by William Golding (1954) by Mike Bockoven (2016) by Mario Puzo (1969) by S. A. Cosby (2023) by S. A. Cosby (2021) by S. A. Cosby (2020) by Amy Bloom (2018) by Laurie Frankel (2017) by Claire Lombardo (2019) by Yael van der Wouden (2024) July Sarah’s Picks by Lidija Hilje (July 8) | | by Hattie Williams (July 8) | | by Christopher J. Yates (July 8) | | by Nicci Cloke (July 15*) | | (Updated release date following the recording of this episode.) by Regina Black (July 29) | | Catherine’s Picks by Kathy Wang (July 1) | | by Clémence Michallon (July 8) | | Other Books Mentioned by Emily Habeck (2023) by Lily King (2020) by Caroline O’Donoghue (2023) by Genevieve Wheeler (2023) by Christopher J. Yates (2013) by Meg Wolitzer (2013) by Donna Tartt (1992) by Suzanne Collins (2008) by Lewis Carroll (1865) by M. L. Rio (2017) by Kathy Wang (2021) by Ann Napolitano (2023) by Angie Kim (2023) by Jean Hanff Korelitz (2022) by Abigail Dean (2021) by Abigail Dean (2025) by Danya Kukafka (2022) by Clémence Michallon (2023) by Regina Black (2023) by Jeff Zentner (2024) by Tia Williams (2021) by Dawnie Walton (2021) by Taylor Jenkins Reid (2019) August Catherine’s Pick by Nick Fuller Googins (August 12) | | Other Books Mentioned by Wally Lamb (1992) Other Links Sarah’s Bookshelves | /episode/index/show/sarahsbookshelveslive/id/36693145

Ep. 196: Spring 2025 Circle Back with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) 05/21/2025

Ep. 196: Spring 2025 Circle Back with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) In Episode 196, Sarah and Catherine of catch up on the 12 new releases they shared in the , now that they’ve read them. They share their reading stats, chat about what worked — and hash out which books didn’t work and why. This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Our Printable Cheatsheet for the is available to anyone who signs up for either a 7-Day FREE TRIAL of our Patreon Community (sign up ) OR a 30-day FREE TRIAL of our paid Substack Community (sign up ). We offer the same bonus content on both platforms for just $7 per month. Sign-ups for our Free Trials (and access to the Summer Reading Guide Cheatsheet) will close on Friday, May 23. Highlights Catherine is rocking a 100% success rate for spring! Sarah had another barbell season with two 5-star books and 3 DNFs with a 50% success rate. Catherine has a mix of darker and lighter books from spring, leaning into what is currently working. Now that Sarah doesn’t have to balance reading for the and the , Sarah hopes her summer reading will fare better. They name the best and worst books picks for spring! Books We Read Before the Preview April Sarah’s Picks by Annie Hartnett (Apr 29) | | Spring 2025 Circle Back April Sarah’s Picks by Carolyn Huynh (Apr 1) | | by John Kenney (Apr 1) | | by Sarah Damoff (Apr 22) | | by Nana Malone (Apr 29) | | Catherine’s Picks by Tanya Guerrero (Apr 1) | | by Amity Gaige (Apr 1) | | Other Books Mentioned by Carolyn Huynh (2022) by John Kenney (2019) by Nick Hornby (1998) by Hanna Halperin (2023) May Sarah’s Picks by Daria Lavelle (May 20) | | Catherine’s Pick by Allison Larkin (May 6) | | by Alex North (May 13) | | by Lian Dolan (May 20) | | by Moira Macdonald (May 27) | | Other Books Mentioned by Alex North (2023) by Stephanie Danler (2016) by Gabrielle Zevin (2022) by Silvia Moreno-Garcia (2020) by TJ Klune (2021) by Matt Haig (2020) /episode/index/show/sarahsbookshelveslive/id/36599170

Ep. 195: 2025 Summer Reading Special with Susie (@NovelVisits) 05/14/2025

Ep. 195: 2025 Summer Reading Special with Susie (@NovelVisits) In Ep. 195, Susie () and Sarah are back to share their favorite books that missed last year’s Summer Reading Guide and our #1 picks for each category featured in my . Plus, they begin by sharing how their summer reading habits have evolved over the years. This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Once again, we are happy to offer a Printable Cheatsheet for this year’s Guide: Summer Reading The Evolution of Our Summer Reading Journeys Books Mentioned by Susie by Edward Rutherfurd (1997) by Stieg Larsson (2005) by Suzanne Collins (2008) by Stephenie Meyer (2005) by Abraham Verghese (2009) by Daniel James Brown (2013) by Stephen King (2011) Books Mentioned by Sarah by Peter Benchley (1974) by Ayn Rand (1943) by Ayn Rand (1957) by Ken Follett (2010) Books That Missed Last Year’s Summer Reading Guide Sarah by RoseMarie Terenzio and Liz McNeil (2024) | | by Liane Moriarty (2024) | | by Abir Mukherjee (2024) | | Susie by Jessica Anthony (2024) | | by Scott Hawkins (2015) | | by Bruna Dantas Lobato (2024) | | Other Books Mentioned by Nikki Erlick (2022) Our #1 Summer Picks by Category Something Light / Fun Sarah: by Annie Hartnett (2025) | | Susie: by Virginia Evans (2025) | | Other Books Mentioned by Annie Hartnett (2022) Something Fast-Paced / Intense Sarah: by Jakob Kerr (2025) | | Slow-Burn Suspense Susie: by Abigail Dean (2025) | | Something With a Bit More Substance Sarah: by Clare Leslie Hall (2025) | | Susie: by Charlotte McConaghy (2025) | | Other Books Mentioned by Eric Puchner (2025) Something Different Sarah: by Curtis Sittenfeld (2025) | | Susie: by Holly Brickley (2025) | | Other Books Mentioned by Curtis Sittenfeld (2005) by Taylor Jenkins Reid (2019) /episode/index/show/sarahsbookshelveslive/id/36461895

Ep. 194: Bookish Time Capsule (2017) with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) 04/30/2025

Ep. 193: Clare Leslie Hall (Author of Broken Country) + Book Recommendations 04/16/2025

Ep. 193: Clare Leslie Hall (Author of Broken Country) + Book Recommendations In Episode 193, author Clare Leslie Hall talks with Sarah about her US debut, — a breakout hit and a . A genre mash-up that is part love story and part murder trial, Clare talks about marketing Broken Country, how this came to be her first U.S. release, and the ways the novel evolved over time. Plus, Clare shares her book recommendations. This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights Books by Clare Leslie Hall: , (previously published as Mine), and (previously published as Him). Clare gives a brief, spoiler-free overview of Broken Country. Clare’s inspiration for Broken Country. How the themes of love, guilt, and connection play roles in the novel. The ways Broken Country developed and changed over the course of her writing process. How Clare decided that this was no longer a contemporary novel and needed to be set in the 1950s and 1960s. The aspect of the book of which she’s most proud. How Broken Country came to be her first book released in the U.S. What the marketing looked like for Broken Country compared to her first two novels. Anything Clare would change about Broken Country down the line should she have the opportunity (since she was able to change the ending of her second book for the U.S. release). A bit about what Clare has planned for her next book. Clare’s Book Recommendations Two OLD Books She Loves by Penelope Lively (1987) | | by Cormac McCarthy (1992) | | Other Books Mentioned: by Larry McMurtry (1985) Two NEW Books She Loves by Roisín O’Donnell (February 18, 2025) | | by Rainbow Rowell (July 30, 2024) | | Other Books Mentioned: by Alison Espach (July 30, 2024) by Miranda Cowley Heller (2021) One Book She DIDN’T Love by Leo Tolstoy (1878) | | One NEW RELEASE She’s Excited About by Miranda Cowley Heller (July 1, 2025) | | Last 5-Star Book Clare Read by Roxana Robinson (2024) | | Books From the Discussion by Ian McEwan (2001) by L. P. Hartley (1953) by Harper Lee (1960) by Delia Owens (2018) About Clare Leslie Hall | Clare Leslie Hall is a novelist and journalist who lives in the wilds of Dorset, England, with her family. She’s the author of , , and . /episode/index/show/sarahsbookshelveslive/id/36152025

Ep. 192: Spring 2025 Book Preview with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) 04/02/2025

Ep. 192: Spring 2025 Book Preview with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) Welcome to the Spring 2025 Book Preview with Catherine of ! Today, Catherine and Sarah share 12 of their most anticipated books releasing in April and May. This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Announcement Sarah’s Bookshelves has joined Substack! Please note, we’re not MOVING to Substack, we’re simply adding Substack to the places we already put out content. On our FREE Substack feed, Sarah’s Bookshelves is offering all the content you already find on the blog, my Instagram account, public podcast, On our PAID feed, we’re offering all the content we also offer on Patreon. If you’re interested in becoming a paying subscriber on Substack, visit for all the details and a full list of benefits. If you’re already on Substack, please consider following the FREE feed and sharing with your reader friends to help support the show. One of the many benefits to joining as a paying member of either our or Communities is gaining access to several bonus podcast episode series, including Book Preview Extras! In these episodes, Catherine and Sarah share at least 4 bonus books we are excited about that were not shared in the big show preview episode. Get more details about all the goodies available to all Superstar patrons and all Substack paid subscribers ! Highlights Catherine and Sarah share some big releases coming this spring (lightning round style). With a theme this season of “change,” Catherine focuses on lighter fiction and thrillers. Sarah’s choices are evenly split between debut authors, new to her authors, and repeat authors. Food novels, rom-coms, thrillers (two with a mistaken identity element), and lighter reading are the picks for spring! Sarah has already read one of her picks — and one of Catherine’s! And, Catherine has already started reading one of hers. Plus, their #1 picks for the spring. Big Spring Releases by Ocean Vuong (May 13) | | by Brendan Slocumb (May 13) | | by Abby Jimenez (Apr 1) | | by Kevin Wilson (May 13) | | by Jesse Q. Sutanto (Apr 1) | | by Nita Prose (Apr 8) | | by Katie Kitamura (Apr 8) | | by Kevin Ngyuen (Apr 8) | | Backlist Titles Mentioned by Brendan Slocumb (2022) by Brendan Slocumb (2023) Spring 2025 Book Preview April Sarah’s Picks by Carolyn Huynh (Apr 1) | | by John Kenney (Apr 1) | | by Sarah Damoff (Apr 22) | | by Nana Malone (Apr 29) | | by Annie Hartnett (Apr 29) | | Catherine’s Picks by Tanya Guerrero (Apr 1) | | by Amity Gaige (Apr 1) | | Other Books Mentioned by Carolyn Huynh (2022) by John Kenney (2019) by Nick Hornby (1998) by Liz Moore (2024) by Emiko Jean (2024) by Amity Gaige (2020) by Betsy Lerner (2024) by Cara Wall (2019) by Mary Beth Keane (2019) by Tracey Lange (2021) by Claire Lombardo (2019) by Nura Maznavi (2025) by Annie Hartnett (2022) by Steven Rowley (2021) May Sarah’s Picks by Daria Lavelle (May 20) | | Catherine’s Pick by Allison Larkin (May 6) | | by Alex North (May 13) | | by Lian Dolan (May 20) | | by Moira Macdonald (May 27) | | Other Books Mentioned by Allison Larkin (2021) by Alex North (2023) by Lian Dolan (2022) by Anthony Bourdain (2000) by Holly Gramazio (2024) by Stephanie Danler (2016) by Gabrielle Zevin (2022) by Silvia Moreno-Garcia (2020) by TJ Klune (2021) by Matt Haig (2020) by Poppy Alexander (2024) /episode/index/show/sarahsbookshelveslive/id/35877250

Ep. 191: Winter 2025 Circle Back with Catherine (@GIlmoreGuide) 03/26/2025

Ep. 191: Winter 2025 Circle Back with Catherine (@GIlmoreGuide) In Episode 191, Sarah and Catherine of catch up on the 16 new releases they shared in the . They share their reading stats, chat about what they liked, and what didn’t work out. This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights For the first time ever, Sarah’s Preview selections resulted in a 100% success rate! Catherine’s reading was also successful at 75%, with 2 DNFs. A total of three 5-star books from the Winter Preview! Sarah successfully revived her reading from that “sameness” she felt in December. Catherine’s reading seems to revolve around “right time” and “wrong time” books even more than usual. They name the best and worst books from their winter picks. Books Read Before the Preview January Sarah’s Picks by Layne Fargo (Jan 14) | | by Kristin Koval (Jan 28) | | Other Books Mentioned by William Landay by William Landay Winter 2025 Circle Back January Sarah’s Pick by Nnedi Okorafor (Jan 14) | | Catherine’s Picks by Eiren Caffall (Jan 7) | | by Shannon Ives (Jan 21) | | by Tara Dorabji (Jan 21) | | by Betty Shamieh (Jan 28) | | Other Books Mentioned by Emily St. John Mandel February Sarah’s Picks by Nura Maznavi (Feb 18) | | by Ada Calhoun (Feb 25) | | by Karen Thompson Walker (Feb 25) | | by Warona Jay (Feb 25) | | Catherine’s Pick by Jessica Soffer (Feb 4) | | Other Books Mentioned by Jane Austen by Ada Calhoun by Ada Calhoun by R. F. Kuang by Andrew Boryga by Jodi Picoult March Sarah’s Pick by Clare Leslie Hall (Mar 4) | | Catherine’s Picks by Laila Lalami (Mar 4) | | by Kim Fay (Mar 11) | | by Steve Cavanagh (Mar 25) | | Other Books Mentioned by Kim Fay by Delia Owens by Miranda Cowley Heller /episode/index/show/sarahsbookshelveslive/id/35793385

Ep. 190: Behind the Scenes of a Book-to-Screen Adaptation with Georgia Hunter (Author of One Good Thing) + Book Recommendations 03/19/2025

Ep. 190: Behind the Scenes of a Book-to-Screen Adaptation with Georgia Hunter (Author of One Good Thing) + Book Recommendations In Episode 190, author Georgia Hunter returns to the podcast to chat with Sarah about her sophomore novel, , and go behind-the-scenes of her experience adapting her first novel, , for Hulu. Georgia talks about her role as executive producer, the difference in writing a novel that wasn’t based on family history, and how the screenwriting process influenced her own writing. Plus, Georgia shares her book recommendations. This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights Books by Georgia Hunter: (2017) and (2025) A spoiler-free overview of . Georgia’s inspiration for the characters, their story, and choosing Italy as the setting. The very different process for writing and editing her second book. How the steps for adapting began and how long it took. Georgia’s role in the writer’s room for the screen adaptation and as a resource for the actors and writers. How the six writers handled their episodes and wove together the different perspectives for a cohesive series. If Georgia would ever consider writing for a tv series. How screenwriting impacted Georgia writing her second novel. What her day on set looked like as executive producer. How Georgia handled filming on location and the timeframe from start to finish. Talk about an adaptation for — and is it better suited for a feature-length film or another tv miniseries? Georgia’s Book Recommendations Two OLD Books She Loves by Shelby Van Pelt (2022) | | by Barbara Kingsolver (2022) | | Other Books Mentioned by Barbara Kingsolver (1998) by Charles Dickens (1850) Two NEW Books She Loves by Chris Whitaker (2024) | | by Kemper Donovan (2024) | | Other Books Mentioned by Chris Whitaker (2021) One NEW RELEASE She’s Excited About by Florence Knapp (May 6, 2025) | | Last 5-Star Book Georgia Read by Geraldine Brooks (2022) | | About Georgia Hunter | | When Georgia Hunter was fifteen years old, she discovered that she came from a family of Holocaust survivors. Years later, she embarked on a journey of intensive research, determined to unearth and record her family’s remarkable story. The result is the New York Times best seller, , which has been published in over 20 languages and adapted for television by Hulu as a highly acclaimed limited series. is Georgia’s second novel. She lives in Connecticut with her husband and their two sons. /episode/index/show/sarahsbookshelveslive/id/35659570

Ep. 189: Karen Thompson Walker (Author of The Strange Case of Jane O.) + Book Recommendations 03/05/2025

Ep. 189: Karen Thompson Walker (Author of The Strange Case of Jane O.) + Book Recommendations In Episode 189, author Karen Thompson Walker talks with Sarah about her career to date and her newest novel, Karen discusses her writing journey, including each book’s inspiration and research process. She also touches on the challenges of promoting her latest book without giving away too much and her current work in progress. Plus, Karen shares her book recommendations. This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights Books by Karen Thompson Walker: (2012), (2019), and (2025) Karen talks about going from working as an editor to a being published author The genre Karen feels her books best fit in The real-life inspiration for A peek into her research process and which book required the most work Karen’s thoughts on writing about an epidemic (in ) just before the real-life COVID-19 pandemic A brief spoiler-free overview of and the inspiration behind it Some of Oliver Sacks’ interesting case histories that inspired Karen The difficulty in trying to promote and talk about a book like without giving too much away How Karen sees the relationship between her three published books A bit about Karen’s current work in progress Karen’s Book Recommendations Two OLD Books She Loves by Jeffrey Eugenides (1993) | | by Julie Otsuka (2011) | | Other Books Mentioned: by Julie Otsuka (2023) Two NEW Books She Loves by Karen Russell (March 11, 2025) | | by Zoë Schlanger (2024) | | One Book She DIDN’T Love by Elena Ferrante (2011) | | One NEW RELEASE She’s Excited About by Katie Kitamura (April 8, 2025) | | Other Books Mentioned: by Yael van der Wouden (2024) by Katie Kitamura (2017) by Katie Kitamura (2021) Last 5-Star Book Karen Read by Hernan Diaz (2022) | | Books From the Discussion by Susannah Cahalan (2012) by Oliver Sacks (1973) /episode/index/show/sarahsbookshelveslive/id/35477120

Ep. 188: Best of Fantasy with Chrissie (@ChrissieWhitley) 02/19/2025

Ep. 188: Best of Fantasy with Chrissie (@ChrissieWhitley) In Ep. 188, we are kicking off our new “Best of…” series with Sarah’s Bookshelves Live team member, Chrissie, for the Best of Fantasy. Today, Chrissie brings you her all-time top ten favorite fantasy novels. Also, as a long-time reader and evangelizer of the genre, Chrissie talks about how she started reading fantasy, the wide scope of the genre, and ways those new to fantasy might jump in! This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights How Chrissie got started reading fantasy. What draws her to the fantasy genre. From sci-fi fantasy to epic, high fantasy, Chrissie talks about the wide scope of the genre. Her favorite sub-genres and what doesn’t work for her. Chrissie’s All-Time Top Ten Fantasy Books by N. K. Jemisin (2015) | | by Sarah J. Maas (2015) | | by Maggie Stiefvater (2012) | | by Patrick Rothfuss (2007) | | by Julie McElwain (2016) | | by Susanna Clarke (2004) | | by Nick Bantock (1991) | | by Sarah Beth Durst (2016) | | by Eoin Colfer (2001) | | by Erin Morgenstern (2011) | | High-Profile Fantasy Books That She Didn’t Love by Deborah Harkness (2011) | | by R. F. Kuang (2022) | | Other Books Mentioned by Rebecca Yarros (2023) by Sarah J. Maas (2012) by V. C. Andrews (1979) by V. C. Andrews (1985) by Maggie Stiefvater (June 2025) by George R. R. Martin (1996) by Patrick Rothfuss (2011) The Doors of Stone by Patrick Rothfuss (TBD) by Sue Grafton (1982) by Susanna Clarke (2020) by Stephenie Meyer (2005) by Deborah Harkness (2024) Books from Our Discussion by J. K. Rowling (1997) by E. B. White (1952) by Robert C. O’Brien (1971) by Meg Wolitzer (1987) by Liz Moore (2024) by Stephen King (2011) by C. S. Lewis (1950) by J. R. R. Tolkien (1954) by J. R. R. Tolkien (1937) by Michael Ende (1979) /episode/index/show/sarahsbookshelveslive/id/35289040

Ep. 187: State of the Publishing Industry in 2024 with Kathleen Schmidt of the Publishing Confidential Substack 02/05/2025

Ep. 187: State of the Publishing Industry in 2024 with Kathleen Schmidt of the Publishing Confidential Substack In Ep. 187, Kathleen Schmidt, author of the popular Substack newsletter, Publishing Confidential, joins Sarah to dissect and discuss the State of the Publishing Industry in 2024. Between a high-level look back, talk about the top sales and book trends, to what Kathleen sees on the horizon for 2025 in the book world, this episode is packed with info. Also, Kathleen shares her favorite books of 2024! This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights 2024 bookish news and publishing trends overview. Kathleen grades last year’s crop of books with an overall B+. How the middle-aged woman / menopause stories might shake out to be the next buzzy books. The ways the full book market is oversaturated. The impact TikTok still has on the book world. Kathleen breaks down the side-eye publishing attracts from other industries with its oddball business model. Taylor Swift remains a hot topic in publishing with The Eras Tour Book. Did Spotify’s entrance into audiobooks make a noticeable impact? The secret struggle of memoirs. Anticipating 2025’s potential bookish trends. State of the Publishing Industry in 2024 High-Level Overview by Miranda July (2024) | | by Catherine Newman (2024) | | by Mary Claire Haver (2024) | | 2024 Book Sales and Trends by Roxana Robinson (2024) | | by Leslie Jamison (2024) | | by Sarah Manguso (2024) | | by Ada Calhoun (Feb 25, 2025) | | by Rebecca Yarros | | by Nnedi Okorafor (Jan 14, 2025) | | Big Book Stories of 2024 The Official Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour Book (Target Exclusive)(2024) 2025 Publishing Predictions Kathleen’s 3 Favorites Books of 2024 by Rufi Thorpe (2024) | | by Claire Keegan (2021) | | by Claire Keegan (2010) | | Other Links Publishing Confidential • Substack | /episode/index/show/sarahsbookshelveslive/id/35090605

Ep. 186: The Best Backlist Books We Read in 2024 with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) 01/22/2025

Ep. 186: The Best Backlist Books We Read in 2024 with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) In Episode 186, Catherine () and Sarah share the best backlist books they read in 2024. They discuss their top 5 backlist books from last year, highlight some underrated backlist gems, and review their backlist reading statistics. Devoting an entire episode to backlist reading is now an annual tradition at Sarah’s Bookshelves Live — a team and listener favorite! This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Announcement 2024’s Best of the Backlist Guide is available now! 25 of the Sarah’s Bookshelves Live Patrons share the best backlist book they read last year in a beautiful PDF guide. To get the guide, you can sign up to be a Superstars patron . You’ll also get access to a 3 bonus podcast episodes per month and my and our all-new Lite Reading Tracker. Highlights Sarah and Catherine share their full stats for backlist reading in 2024. Backlist reading quantity was down a bit again last year for Sarah, but backlist reading quality increased. Catherine had a slight decrease in the number of backlist books she read, but backlist reading remained incredibly successful for her. Sarah’s backlist reading included several atypical choices for her, maybe shaping how she approaches 2025. Our Top 5 Backlist Books We Read in 2024 Catherine by Dolly Alderton | | by Kate Atkinson | | by Maggie O’Farrell | | by Jessica Soffer | | by Kate Atkinson | | Sarah by Diana Clarke | | by Graham Moore | | by John Boyne | by John Scalzi | | by Richard Russo | | Other Books Mentioned by Dolly Alderton by Graham Moore by Graham Moore by John Boyne by John Boyne by John Boyne by Jessica Soffer (coming Feb 4) by Kate Atkinson by Kate Atkinson Underrated Backlist Gems Catherine by Tananarive Due | | by Annie Lyons | | Sarah by Graham Norton | | by Oksana Masters | | Other Books Mentioned by Colson Whitehead by Dani Shapiro by Graham Norton /episode/index/show/sarahsbookshelveslive/id/34942495

Ep. 185: Winter 2025 Book Preview with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) 01/08/2025

Ep. 185: Winter 2025 Book Preview with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) Welcome to the Winter 2025 Book Preview with Catherine of ! Today, Catherine and Sarah share 16 of their most anticipated books releasing January through March. This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Announcement One of the many benefits to joining the is gaining access to several bonus podcast episode series, including Book Preview Extras! In these episodes, Catherine and Sarah share at least 4 bonus books we are excited about that were not shared in the big show preview episode. Get more details about all the goodies available to all Superstar patrons and sign up ! Highlights Catherine and Sarah share some big releases coming this winter (lightning round style). Catherine’s theme this season is “balance,” with 4 debuts and 4 repeat authors. Sarah’s choices seem to fall into some micro genres she loves, featuring 5 debuts. Again, Sarah brings in a few shorter books under 300 pages. Sarah has already read and rated two of her picks! Plus, their #1 picks for the winter. Big Winter Releases by Charmaine Wilkerson (Jan 28) | | by Curtis Sittenfeld (Feb 25) | | by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie (Mar 4) | | by Georgia Hunter (Mar 4) | | by Han Kang (Jan 21) | | by Rebecca Yarros (Jan 21) | | by Jojo Moyes (Feb 11) | | by Emma Donoghue (Mar 18) | | by Jonathan Evison (Jan 7) | | by Anne Tyler (Feb 11) | | by Karen Russell (Mar 11) | | by Lawrence Wright (Mar 11) | | by Linda Holmes (Feb 25) | | Backlist Titles Mentioned by Charmaine Wilkerson by Georgia Hunter by Rebecca Yarros by Emma Donoghue by Karen Russell by Karen Russell by Linda Holmes Winter 2025 Book Preview January Sarah’s Picks by Layne Fargo (Jan 14) | | by Nnedi Okorafor (Jan 14) | | Catherine’s Picks by Eiren Caffall (Jan 7) | | by Shannon Ives (Jan 21) | | by Tara Dorabji (Jan 21) | | by Betty Shamieh (Jan 28) | | Other Books Mentioned by Emily Brontë by Emily St. John Mandel by Gabrielle Zevin by R. F. Kuang by R. F. Kuang February Sarah’s Picks by Nura Maznavi (Feb 18) | | by Kristin Koval (Feb 18 – moved to 1/28 after recording) | | [spp-timestamp time="25:56"] by Ada Calhoun (Feb 25) | | by Karen Thompson Walker (Feb 25) | | by Warona Jay (Feb 25) | | Catherine’s Pick by Jessica Soffer (Feb 4) | | Other Books Mentioned by Jane Austen by William Landay by William Landay by Ada Calhoun by Ada Calhoun by Matthew Norman by Karen Thompson Walker by Karen Thompson Walker by Jodi Picoult March Sarah’s Pick by Clare Leslie Hall (Mar 4) | | Catherine’s Picks by Laila Lalami (Mar 4) | | by Kim Fay (Mar 11) | | by Steve Cavanagh (Mar 25) | | Other Books Mentioned by Laila Lalami by Kim Fay by L. P. Hartley by Miranda Cowley Heller by Steve Cavanagh by Steve Cavanagh Other Links Instagram | Harper Voyager: /episode/index/show/sarahsbookshelveslive/id/34742640

Ep. 184: Best Books of 2024 Genre Awards with Susie (@NovelVisits) 12/11/2024

Ep. 184: Best Books of 2024 Genre Awards with Susie (@NovelVisits) In Episode 184, Susie () and I close out the year with our Best Books of 2024 Genre Awards. We reveal our Overall Best Books (Fiction and Nonfiction) and our full breakdown by genre, including: Best Literary Fiction, Best Romance, Best Brain Candy, Best Genre Mash-Up, and more! Plus, we’re sharing the winners for these same genres as chosen by the Sarah’s Bookshelves Live Patreon community! This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Announcements My 2025 Reading Tracker is out! Plus, this year we’ve added another option — a LITE Tracker. Once again, the Tracker is ONLY available to Superstars patrons (i.e., no longer available as a separate purchase for $14.99 here on my website). Also, to avoid Apple’s 30% fee, be sure to join directly from Patreon’s site, mobile or desktop. Become a Superstars Patron ! for how to give an SBL Patreon membership as a gift. Highlights Podcast reflections from 2024 — including top episodes based on download stats. A brief overview of Susie’s and Sarah’s 2024 year in reading. Our favorite books of the year: overall and by genre, including the SBL Patreon Community’s picks. 2024 Genre Awards Sarah by Roxana Robinson | | by Rufi Thorpe | | by Susie Orman Schnall | | by Jean Hanff Korelitz | | by Graham Moore | | by RoseMarie Terenzio and Liz McNeil | | by Ina Garten | | by Yulin Kuang | | by Rachel Khong | | by Andrew Boryga | | by Liz Moore | | by Simon Van Booy | | by Annie Jacobsen | | by Claire Lombardo | | Susie by Adam Rapp | | by Catherine Newman | | by Emily Austin | | by Dervla McTiernan | | by Kristin Hannah | | by Ta-Nehisi Coates | | by Abi Maxwell | | by Emily Henry | | by Marie-Helene Bertino | | by Leigh Bardugo | | by Holly Gramazio | | by Tommy Orange | | by Rachel Stark | | by Sarah Manguso | | by Annie Jacobsen | | Patrons by Percival Everett | | by Rufi Thorpe | | by Liz Moore | | by Kristin Hannah | | by Sharon McMahon | | by Ina Garten | | by Emily Henry | | by Sierra Greer | | by Robert Jackson Bennett | | by Stephen King | | by Andrew Boryga | | by Jason Reynolds | | by Lottie Hazzell | | by Holly Gramazio | | Other Books Mentioned by Amy Jo Burns by Elizabeth Strout by Chris Whitaker by Alison Espach by Catherine Newman by John Carreyrou by Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey by Olivia Ford by Kristy Woodson Harvey by Dolly Alderton by Jean Hanff Korelitz by Tracy Sierra by Emiko Jean by T. J. Newman by T. J. Newman by T. J. Newman by Marjan Kamali by Prince Harry by Jonathan Haidt by Adam Higginbotham by Simone Gorrindo by Patric Gagne, Ph.D. by Jill Ciment by Kelly Bishop by Sloane Crosley by Christine Blasey Ford by Crystal Hefner by Hanif Abdurraqib by Emily Henry by Abby Jimenez by Katherine Center by Kirsty Greenwood by Annabel Monaghan by Rainbow Rowell by Scott Alexander Howard by Gareth Brown by Ali Hazelwood by Jennifer Thorne by Marcus Kliewer by Kirsten Miller by Danzy Senna by Natalie Sue by Gary Janneti by Tommy Orange by Xochitl Gonzalez by Jandy Nelson by Kaveh Akbar by Karen Outen by Andrés N. Ordorica by Yael van der Wouden by Julia Phillips by Kaliane Bradley by Alex Michaelides by Garrett M. Graff by Barbara Kingsolver by Gabrielle Zevin Top Podcast Episodes /episode/index/show/sarahsbookshelveslive/id/34305125

Bonus Episode: Behind the Scenes of Amazon’s Best Books of 2024 List with Al Woodworth, Senior Editor & Manager of Amazon Books Editorial 12/04/2024

Bonus Episode: Behind the Scenes of Amazon’s Best Books of 2024 List with Al Woodworth, Senior Editor & Manager of Amazon Books Editorial In this Bonus Podcast Episode, Al Woodworth, Senior Editor and Manager at Amazon Books Editorial, returns to the show to take listeners behind the scenes of Amazon’s ! A fascinating glimpse into how the 2024 list was curated, how the rankings were determined, and what criteria guided the selections. This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Announcements My 2025 Reading Tracker is out! Plus, this year we’ve added another option — a LITE Tracker. Once again, the Tracker is ONLY available to Superstars patrons (i.e., no longer available as a separate purchase for $14.99 here on my website). Also, to avoid Apple’s 30% fee, be sure to join directly from Patreon’s site, mobile or desktop. Become a Superstars Patron ! Highlights The impact Amazon’s #1 book of 2024 had on the editorial team The role of capturing “the present moment” in selecting the best books of the year How Amazon Editorial chose the top 5 books of 2024 Whether the mid-year top book or other outlets’ year-end lists influenced Amazon’s decisions Behind the scenes: 2024’s “reading week” retreat and “war room” discussions The importance of selecting books that appeal across genres and to a broad swath of readers The group dynamic of ranking each book on the list Al highlights some lesser-known titles from the list How 2024 stacks up for Al and Amazon’s editorial team Books From Our Discussion by Thomas Fuller | | by Daniel James Brown | | by H. G. Bissinger | | by Laura Hillenbrand | | by James McBride | | by Liz Moore | | by Percival Everett | | by Kristin Hannah | | by Sharon McMahon | | by Kaveh Akbar | | by Mark Twain | | by Tara Westover | | by Malcolm Gladwell | | by Richard Osman | | by Richard Osman | | by Jason Rekulak | | by Ina Garten | | by Alison Espach | | by Chris Whitaker | | by Chris Whitaker | | by Malcolm Gladwell | | by Jandy Nelson | | by Kaliane Bradley | | by Elif Shafak | | by David Greenberg | | by Leif Enger | | by Kristin Hannah | | by Erik Larson | | Other Links Amazon | About Al Woodworth More about Amazon Book Review | | | Al Woodworth is a Senior Editor on the Amazon Books Editorial team and has spent more than ten years in the book industry, championing authors and their work. She’s never without a book or four in her bag and is happiest reading memoirs and literary fiction, especially sprawling stories that cross generations and countries. She lives in Brooklyn. /episode/index/show/sarahsbookshelveslive/id/34245595

Ep. 183: Best Books of 2024 Superlatives with Susie (@NovelVisits) 11/27/2024

Ep. 183: Best Books of 2024 Superlatives with Susie (@NovelVisits) In Ep. 183, we’re starting the wrap-up of 2024 with the first of our two year-end episodes: Best Books of 2024 Superlatives with Susie (). In this episode, we’re sharing our top books of the year across over 25 Superlative categories, including Most Deserving of the Hype, Best Pairing, an “Eat My Words” book, Most Memorable Cast of Characters, and so much more! This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Announcements My 2025 Reading Tracker is out! Plus, this year we’ve added another option — a LITE Tracker. Once again, the Tracker is ONLY available to Superstars patrons (i.e., no longer available as a separate purchase for $14.99 here on my website). Also, to avoid Apple’s 30% fee, be sure to join directly from Patreon’s site, mobile or desktop. Become a Superstars Patron ! Highlights Our best books of the year from over 25 categories, including: Most Deserving of the Hype Most Memorable Cast of Characters Best Book Read Because of FOMO Darkest Book of the Year Best Underrated Gem Most Unpopular Opinion Most Surprising DNF Favorite Coming-of-Age Book Best Pairing “Eat My Words” Book Best and Worst Titles Best and Worst Covers 2024 Superlatives Susie by Liz Moore | | by Kaliane Bradley | | by Andrés N. Ordorica | | by Sarai Johnson | | by Lottie Hazell | | by Claire Kilroy | | by Chukwuebuka Ibeh | | by Sally Rooney | | by Rumaan Alam | | by Rachel Kushner | | by Jean Hanff Korelitz | | by Jennifer Saint | | by Alison Espach | | by Rachel Khong | | by Sierra Greer | | Sarah by Amy Jo Burns | | by Aube Rey Lescure | | by Percival Everett | | by Kristin Hannah | | by Patric Gagne, PhD | | Bookshop.org by John Boyne | by Jonathan Haidt | | by Sally Rooney | | by Jami Attenberg | | by Claire Lombardo | | by Roxana Robinson | | by Jean Hanff Korelitz | | by Karen Outen | | by Will Cockrell | | by Catherine Newman | | by Alison Espach | | by Phil Elwood | | by Elizabeth Strout | | Other Books Mentioned by Ann Patchett by Annabel Monaghan by Abby Jimenez by Erika Johansen by Valérie Perrin by Valérie Perrin by Valérie Perrin by Kristin Hannah by Kristin Hannah by Kristin Hannah (“The Dustbowl one”) by John Boyne by John Boyne by John Boyne by John Boyne (2025) by Rachel Stark by Sally Rooney by Sally Rooney by Sally Rooney by Minka Kelly by Erika Krauss by Elizabeth Strout About Susie Boutry | | | Susie has loved reading for as long as she can remember. Some of her fondest childhood memories involve long afternoons at the library and then reading late into the night. More than ten years ago, she began journaling about the books she read and turned that passion into writing about books. Her first forays were as a guest reviewer on a friend’s blog, but she soon realized she wanted to be reviewing and talking about books on a blog of her own. From there, Novel Visits was born. That was in 2016 and, though the learning curve was steep, she loves being a part of the book community. Novel Visits focuses on new novel reviews (print and audio), previews of upcoming releases, and musings on all things bookish. /episode/index/show/sarahsbookshelveslive/id/34073841

Ep. 182: Chelsea Bieker (Author of Madwoman) + Book Recommendations 11/13/2024

Ep. 182: Chelsea Bieker (Author of Madwoman) + Book Recommendations In Episode 182, author Chelsea Bieker discusss her new novel, , with Sarah. Chelsea shares how her own childhood inspired the fictional characters in her book and what parts of the book differ from her own experience. They talk about the trajectory of this intense and personal novel that began as a “funny little book about motherhood” and morphed into a story about trauma and abuse. Plus, Chelsea shares her book recommendations. This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights Books by Chelsea Bieker: (2024), (2022), and (2020) A spoiler-free overview of . How this story transformed from a “funny little book about motherhood” to an intense story about trauma and abuse. The ways Chelsea’s childhood experiences and memories shaped her story of Clove. The parts of that were pulled directly from her own life and those that weren’t. Exploring the publisher’s statement that would be Chelsea’s breakout. Conversations with her mom and dad about the book’s story. The relationship between , , and Chelsea’s current work in progress. Chelsea’s Book Recommendations Two OLD Books She Loves by Lisa Taddeo (2021) | | by Lindsay Hunter (2023) | | Two NEW Books She Loves by Kimberly King Parsons (2024) | | by Claire Kilroy (2024) | | One Book She DIDN’T Love by Colleen Hoover | | One NEW RELEASE She’s Excited About by Sarah Hoover (Jan 14, 2025) | | Last 5-Star Book Chelsea Read by Hila Blum (2023) | | Other Books Mentioned: by Hanna Halperin (2023) About Chelsea Bieker | | | | Chelsea Bieker is the author of three books, most recently the nationally bestselling novel, , a Book of the Month club pick the New York Times calls “brilliant in its depiction of the long shadows cast by domestic violence.” Her first novel, , was long-listed for The Center For Fiction’s First Novel Prize and named a Barnes & Noble Pick of the Month. Her story collection, , won the California Book Award and was a New York Times “Best California Book of 2022.” Her writing has appeared in The Paris Review, Marie Claire UK, People, The Cut, Wall Street Journal, No Tokens, and others. She is the recipient of a Rona Jaffe Writers’ Award, as well as residencies from MacDowell and Tin House. Raised in Hawai’i and California, she now lives in Portland, Oregon with her husband and two children. /episode/index/show/sarahsbookshelveslive/id/33854547

Ep. 181: Fall 2024 Circle Back with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) 10/30/2024

Ep. 181: Fall 2024 Circle Back with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) In Episode 181, Sarah and Catherine of catch up on the 16 new releases they shared in the , now that they’ve read them. They share their reading stats, chat about what worked — and hash out which books didn’t work and why. Check out the episode for their full reviews on all their fall picks and get recommendations for your next book! This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights Catherine describes her fall reading “trick or treat” — mostly treats (her first 5-star preview book since February), but a few tricks (two DNFs). Sarah had a higher DNF count than usual, but still had a high(ish) success rate for this season. Since this is the last Circle Back of 2024, they look at their stats for the entire year of Previews. They name the best and worst books picks for fall! Books We Read Before the Preview Sarah’s Picks by Chelsea Bieker (Sep 3) | | by Jean Hanff Korelitz (Oct 1) | | Other Books Mentioned by Jean Hanff Korelitz Fall 2024 Circle Back Mid-August Catherine’s Picks by Elif Shafak (Aug 20) | | September Sarah’s Picks by Attica Locke (Sep 3) | | by Ben Macintyre (Sep 10) | | by Rumaan Alam (Sep 17) | | by Jami Attenberg (Sep 24) | | by Nora Nguyen (Sep 24) | | Catherine’s Picks by Virginie Despentes (Sep 10) | | by J. M. Miro (Sep 17) | | Other Books Mentioned by Attica Locke by Attica Locke by Ben Macintyre by J. M. Miro by Rumaan Alam by Catherine Newman by Jami Attenberg by Thao Tai by Jo Piazza by Ruth Reichl October Sarah’s Picks by Betsy Lerner (Oct 1) | | Catherine’s Picks by Ann Liang (Oct 1) | | by Danielle Trussoni (Oct 8) | | by Stephanie Booth (Oct 15) | | by Susan Rieger (Oct 29) | | Other Books Mentioned by Danielle Trussoni by Betsy Lerner November Catherine’s Pick by Mary E. Pearson (Nov 12) | | About Catherine Gilmore | | | Catherine started over 10 years ago after wrapping up a career as a corporate librarian. She loves books and reading (surprise!) and currently lives in Seattle, WA. Next Episode In two weeks (November 13), Sarah will be back with Chelsea Bieker, author of . /episode/index/show/sarahsbookshelveslive/id/33619197

Ep. 180: 2024 Debuts Special with Susie (@NovelVisits) 10/16/2024

Ep. 180: 2024 Debuts Special with Susie (@NovelVisits) In Episode 180, Susie Boutry () and Sarah return with the 4th annual Debuts Special! They’re sharing their favorite debuts, new and backlist — so far for 2024. Plus, their reading stats for debuts this year and the best sophomore novels of 2024. This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights How debuts from 2024 compare to those from previous years. A full breakdown of Sarah’s and Susie’s 2024 debut-related stats. Featured debuts, divided into three categories: Favorite Debuts of 2024 (so far) Favorite Backlist Debuts Read in 2024 Best Sophomore Novels of 2024 Favorite Debuts of 2024 (so far) Sarah by Crystal Hefner | | by Tracy Sierra | | by Will Cockrell | | by Yulin Kuang | | Susie by Sarai Johnson | | by Andrés N. Ordorica | | by Rachel Stark | | by Alina Grabowski | | Other Books Mentioned by Andrew Boryga by Karen Outen by Aub Rey Lescure by Simone Gorrindo by Lara Love Hardin by Annie Jacobsen by Claire Daverley by Lee Cole by Emily Henry by Curtis Sittenfeld by Erica Bauermeister by Shannon Bowring Favorite Backlist Debuts Read in 2024 Sarah by Beth O’Leary | | by Alan Sepinwall, Josh Schwartz, and Stephanie Savage | | Susie by Tommy Orange | | by Priscilla Morris | | Other Books Mentioned by Tommy Orange by Sara Nović by Steven Galloway Best Sophomore Novels of 2024 Sarah by Claire Lombardo | | by Ethan Joella | | Susie by Julia Phillips | | by Shannon Bowring | | Other Books Mentioned by Catherine Newman by Shannon Bowring Additional Books Mentioned by Iain Reid About Susie Boutry | | | Susie has loved reading for as long as she can remember. Some of her fondest childhood memories involve long afternoons at the library and then reading late into the night. More than ten years ago, she began journaling about the books she read and turned that passion into writing about books. Her first forays were as a guest reviewer on a friend’s blog, but she soon realized she wanted to be reviewing and talking about books on a blog of her own. From there, Novel Visits was born. That was in 2016 and, though the learning curve was steep, she loves being a part of the book community. Novel Visits focuses on new novel reviews (print and audio), previews of upcoming releases, and musings on all things bookish. Next Episode In two weeks (October 30), Catherine and I will be back with our Fall 2024 Circle Back episode. /episode/index/show/sarahsbookshelveslive/id/33395332

Ep. 179: From Corporate America to Indie Bookstore Owner with Gayle Weiswasser (Co-Founder of Wonderland Books) + Book Recommendations 10/02/2024

Ep. 179: From Corporate America to Indie Bookstore Owner with Gayle Weiswasser (Co-Founder of Wonderland Books) + Book Recommendations In Episode 179, Sarah is joined by Gayle Weiswasser, co-founder of , an independent bookstore in Bethesda, MD opening in November 2024. Gayle candidly shares her journey from her initial idea to being on the verge of opening the store. This behind-the-scenes episode offers a deep dive into everything from training and book buying to raising capital (including crowdsourcing) and much more! Plus, Gayle wraps up the episode with some great book recommendations (and how many copies of each she’s ordering for the store). This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights Gayle’s nearly 20-year journey in the book world. How the first spark for this idea came from listening to a podcast. Some of the fears and challenges Gayle is currently facing. Bookstore bootcamp and the other ways Gayle prepared to become a bookstore owner. All about raising capital: fundraising, crowdsourcing, small business loans, and the perks of working with a partner. How Gayle balances her personal reading tastes with the community’s expectations. The process of buying books and building the store’s collection. Breaking down book margins and why publishers tend to stay quiet about them. How Wonderland Books plans to stand out from other local bookstores. How this whole process has affected Gayle’s reading this year. Did Sarah just discover a new micro-genre? Plus, an impromptu request adds a fun twist to the book recommendations segment! Gayle’s Book Recommendations Two OLD Books She Loves by Michael Finkel | | by Claire Daverley | | Other Books Mentioned by Sally Rooney Two NEW Books She Loves by Ron Rash | | by Madeleine Gray | | Other Books Mentioned by Ron Rash by Ron Rash One Book She DIDN’T Love by Rufi Thorpe | | Other Books Mentioned by Rufi Thorpe by Rufi Thorpe One NEW RELEASE She’s Excited About by Nickolas Butler (February 4, 2025) | | Other Books Mentioned: by Nickolas Butler by Nickolas Butler by Curtis Sittenfeld (February 25, 2025) by Curtis Sittenfeld by Roxana Robinson by Kent Haruf Last 5-Star Book Gayle Read by Holly Gramazio | | Other Links with Mandy Jackson-Beverly About Gayle Weiswasser | | | Gayle Weiswasser is the co-founder of , a soon-to-open independent bookstore opening soon in Bethesda, MD. Gayle is also the founder of the blog, and the co-host of the podcast . Prior to opening Wonderland Books, Gayle was a lawyer and communications executive. She’s a DC native and now lives in Chevy Chase, MD with her family. Learn More about : | | /episode/index/show/sarahsbookshelveslive/id/33253092

Ep. 178: Behind the Scenes of Amazon's Best Books Lists with Al Woodworth, Senior Editor & Manager of Amazon Books Editorial + Book Recommendations 09/18/2024

Ep. 178: Behind the Scenes of Amazon's Best Books Lists with Al Woodworth, Senior Editor & Manager of Amazon Books Editorial + Book Recommendations In Episode 178, Al Woodworth, Senior Editor and Manager at Amazon Books Editorial, goes behind the scenes of Amazon’s editorial division, including the start-to-finish process of building the “Best Books” lists, what “best” might mean, and what helps a book make the list. Plus, Al shares some of her book recommendations! This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights How Al fits reading into her busy weekly schedule The start to finish process of building the Amazon “Best of” lists How Amazon balances genre diversity in their “Best of” lists What “best” means to Amazon’s editorial team Publication date criteria for the Best Books of the Month and Year lists How the team discusses, votes, and makes decisions for the lists Whether sales numbers influence the year-end list How Amazon’s editorial team handles publisher influence What 2024 looks like so far for Al and the editorial team Al’s Book Recommendations Two OLD Books She Loves by Geraldine Brooks | | by Patrick Radden Keefe | | Other Books Mentioned by Patrick Radden Keefe Two NEW Books She Loves by Percival Everett | | by Elif Shafak | | One Book She DIDN’T Love by Lauren Groff | | One NEW RELEASE She’s Excited About by Haruki Murakami (Nov 19) | | Other Books Mentioned: by Haruki Murakami Last 5-Star Book Al Read by Elif Shafak | | Other Books Mentioned: by David Greenberg (Oct 8) Books From Our Discussion by Phil Elwood by Alison Espach by Asha Lemmie by John Boyne by Chris Whitaker by Percival Everett by Tara Westover by Barbara Kingsolver by Prince Harry by Margaret Atwood by Margaret Atwood by National Commission on Terrorist Attacks About Al Woodworth More about Amazon Book Review | | | Al Woodworth is a Senior Editor on the Amazon Books Editorial team and has spent more than ten years in the book industry, championing authors and their work. She’s never without a book or four in her bag and is happiest reading memoirs and literary fiction, especially sprawling stories that cross generations and countries. She lives in Brooklyn. /episode/index/show/sarahsbookshelveslive/id/33045467

Ep. 177: Fall 2024 Book Preview with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) 09/04/2024

Ep. 177: Fall 2024 Book Preview with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) Welcome to the Fall 2024 Book Preview with Catherine of ! Today, Catherine and I share 16 of our most anticipated books releasing mid-August through December. This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Announcement One of the many benefits to joining our is that you get access to several bonus podcast episode series, including Book Preview Extras! In these episodes, Catherine and I share at least 4 bonus books we are excited about that we did not share in the big show preview episode. Get more details about all the goodies available to all patrons (Stars and Superstars) and sign up ! Highlights Catherine and Sarah share some big releases coming this fall (lightning round style). Catherine’s theme is “unpredictability” — half her picks are repeat authors and the other half simply caught her eye. Sarah’s choices feature 6 returning authors and overall are leaning more literary. A few shorter books from Sarah’s picks: under 300 pages. Sarah has already read and rated two of her picks! Plus, their #1 picks for the fall. Big Fall Releases Books Mentioned by Jodi Picoult (Aug 20) | | by Kate Atkinson (Sep 3) | | by Matt Haig (Sep 3) | | by Liane Moriarty (Sep 10) | | by Louise Erdrich (Oct 1) | | by John Grisham and Jim McCloskey (Oct 15) | | by Louise Penny (Oct 29) | | by Paula Hawkins (Oct 29) | | by Haruki Murakami (Nov 19) | | by Jason Lipshutz(Oct 1) | | by Brad Tolinski, Jaan Uhelszki, and Ben Edmonds (Oct 8) | | by William Reid and Jim Reid(Sep 17) | | by Bernie Taupin (2023 release — in paperback Sep 10) | | by Peter Ames Carlin (Nov 5) | | Backlist Titles Mentioned by Matt Haig by Nikki Erlick by Paula Hawkins by Haruki Murakami by Haruki Murakami Fall 2024 Book Preview Mid-August Catherine’s Pick by Elif Shafak (Aug 20) | | Other Books Mentioned by Elif Shafak by Elif Shafak September Sarah’s Picks by Attica Locke (Sep 3) | | by Chelsea Bieker (Sep 3) | | by Ben Macintyre (Sep 10) | | by Rumaan Alam (Sep 17) | | by Jami Attenberg (Sep 24) | | by Nora Nguyen (Sep 24) | | Catherine’s Picks by Virginie Despentes (Sep 10) | | by J. M. Miro (Sep 17) | | Other Books Mentioned by Attica Locke by Attica Locke by Attica Locke by Chelsea Bieker by Ben Macintyre by J. M. Miro by Rumaan Alam by Hernan Diaz by Kiley Reid by Jami Attenberg by Jami Attenberg by Jami Attenberg by Tara M. Stringfellow by Thao Tai by Jo Piazza by Kristin Hannah October Sarah’s Picks by Jean Hanff Korelitz (Oct 1) | | (To skip ahead, jump to in your podcast player.) by Betsy Lerner (Oct 1) | | Catherine’s Picks by Ann Liang (Oct 1) | | by Danielle Trussoni (Oct 8) | | by Stephanie Booth (Oct 15) | | by Susan Rieger (Oct 29) | | Other Books Mentioned by Danielle Trussoni by George R. R. Martin by Jean Hanff Korelitz by Melanie Benjamin by Laurence Leamer by Colleen Hoover by Susan Rieger by Betsy Lerner by Angie Kim November Catherine’s Pick by Mary E. Pearson (Nov 12) | | /episode/index/show/sarahsbookshelveslive/id/32802567

Ep. 176: Summer 2024 Circle Back with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) 08/21/2024

Ep. 175: 2024 Micro Genres We Love with Susie (@NovelVisits) 08/07/2024

Ep. 174: Unscripted | Auto-Buy Authors with Susie and Catherine 07/24/2024

Ep. 174: Unscripted | Auto-Buy Authors with Susie and Catherine For Ep. 174, due to an unexpected change in our episode schedule, we’re bringing you an episode from our newest Patreon bonus series, Unscripted. This series is our sandbox for any bookish topic, whether it’s publishing news, behind-the-scenes insights from the podcast and our reading lives, or patron-submitted discussions. Most Unscripted episodes feature both co-hosts, Susie Boutry () and Catherine Gilmore (), along with me — and this April episode was no exception. We dive into the topic of Auto-Buy Authors, submitted by patrons! Tune in for a candid chat about the authors we always buy, former favorites, and those we’ve learned to avoid. This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Announcement (Podcast Survey) Hey Listeners! We value your feedback and want to ensure Sarah’s Bookshelves Live continues to meet your needs. Please take a couple of minutes to complete our podcast survey. Your insights are crucial for us to keep improving the podcast. The results are completely anonymous, so feel free to be honest. You can access the survey Thank you for your support! Introduction Books Mentioned by Claire Lombardo Auto-Buy Authors Catherine Elizabeth George | | Anna Quindlen Paula McLain | | | | | | | | | | Alice Hoffman | | | | Thrity Umrigar | | Barbara Kingsolver | | | | | | | | | | | | Natalie Haynes S. A. Cosby | | Maggie O’Farrell | | | | John Boyne | | | | | | | | | | | Abbi Waxman | | | | Percival Everett | | | | | | Jennifer Saint | | | | | | Laini Taylor | | Susie Claire Fuller | | | | | | | | Taylor Jenkins Reid | | | | | | Sally Rooney | | (September 24, 2024) | | | | Madeline Miller | | | | David Joy | | | | Rebecca Makkai | | | | | Peter Heller | | | | | | | | (August 13, 2024) | | Celeste Ng | | | | | | William Kent Krueger | | Annie Hartnett | | | | Fredrik Backman | | | | | | | | | | Lily Brooks-Dalton | | | | Anna Pitoniak | | | | | | Emma Straub | | | | Sarah Ann Patchett | | | | | | | | | | Rufi Thorpe | | | | | | | | Garrett M. Graff | | Kevin Wilson | | | | | | Amy Jo Burns | | | | Liz Nugent | | | | Meg Wolitzer | | | | | | Tayari Jones | | | | Brit Bennett | | | | Angie Kim | | | | Mary Laura Philpott | | | | Rachel Khong | | | | Hanna Halperin | | | | Gabrielle Zevin | | | | | | Former Auto-Buy Authors Catherine Mark Halperin Paul Auster John Irving Nelson DeMille | | Colson Whitehead | | | | Susie Chris Bohjalian | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Sally Hepworth | | Stephen King | | | | | | | | Sarah Anna Quindlen | | | | Beatriz Williams | | | | Michael Lewis | | | | | | | | | | Auto-Avoid Authors Catherine Paula Hawkins | | Colleen Hoover | | Fredrik Backman Alix E. Harrow Susie Rachel Kapelke-Dale | | | | | | Elle Cosimano | | Annabel Monaghan Benjamin Stevenson | | T. J. Newman | | | | Emma Cline | | | | Sarah Riley Sager | | Emily Henry Liane Moriarty | | | | | | Kristin Hannah | | | | | | Emma Straub Other Books Mentioned by Ann Napolitano by Ann Napolitano by Catherine Ryan Howard by Catherine Ryan Howard by Lily King by Lily King /episode/index/show/sarahsbookshelveslive/id/32196892

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