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  • Sarah's Bookshelves Live

    Best Books of 2026 So Far with Catherine Gilmore and Chrissie Whitley | Ep. 228

    24/06/2026 | 1h 7 mins.
    In Episode 228, Sarah, Catherine (@GilmoreGuide), and Chrissie (@ChrissieWhitley) take stock of the reading year so far, discussing the books, publishing trends, and industry chatter that have defined the first half of 2026. They dive into the biggest publishing stories of the year, the rise of "cozy everything," the continued influence of self-publishing and book-to-screen success stories, and whether it's possible to tap a Book of the Year before the second half of the publishing calendar arrives. Then, they share their Top 5 Books of 2026 So Far and a few disappointing reads that didn't quite live up to expectations.

    This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!).
    CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog.
    Highlights
    How our 2026 reading has been so far
    How 2026 compares to this point in 2025 
    Each person's current Book of the Year pick
    Whether it's too early to crown a Book of the Year
    Midyear reading stats and surprise wins
    Each of our Top 5 books of 2026 so far
    Their biggest disappointments of the year so far
    Top 5 Books of 2026 So Far
    Sarah
    No One's Coming by Kevin Hazzard (Mar 3) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [32:42]
    A Hymn to Life by Gisèle Pelicot (Feb 17) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [36:36] 
    Whistler by Ann Patchett (Jun 2) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [39:44] 
    London Falling by Patrick Radden Keefe (Apr 7) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [46:55]
    The Burning Side by Sarah Damoff (May 19) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [52:55]
    Catherine
    The Poet Empress by Shen Tao (Jan 20) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [35:11]
    A Hymn to Life by Gisèle Pelicot (Feb 17) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [36:36] 
    Land by Maggie O'Farrell (Jun 2) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [42:55]
    Lady Tremaine by Rachel Hochhauser (Mar 3) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [49:42]
    Ruins by Lily Brooks-Dalton (March 31) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [56:09]
    Chrissie
    A Hymn to Life by Gisèle Pelicot (Feb 17) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [36:36] 
    Whistler by Ann Patchett (Jun 2) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [39:44] 
    The Infamous Gilberts by Angela Tomaski (Jan 20) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [44:44]
    Honeysuckle by Bar Fridman-Tell (Mar 24) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [51:10] 
    Seek the Traitor's Son (The Burning Empire, 1) by Veronica Roth (May 12) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [58:55]
    Other Books Mentioned
    The Heart's Invisible Furies by John Boyne (2017) [41:31] 
    Tom Lake by Ann Patchett (2020) [42:14] 
    The Bright Years by Sarah Damoff (2025) [53:03] 
    Dune (Dune, 1) by Frank Herbert (1965) [59:38] 
    Some Disappointing Books So Far
    Sarah
    Kin by Tayari Jones (Feb 24) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:00:33] 
    Go Gentle by Maria Semple (Apr 14) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [1:00:55]
    Leave Your Mess At Home by Tolani Akinola (Apr 14) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:01:35]
    Catherine
    The Last Mandarin by Louise Penny and Mellissa Fung (May 12) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:02:03]
    The Calamity Club by Kathryn Stockett (May 5) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:02:31]
    Chrissie
    Artifacts by Natalie Lemle (May 19) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [1:03:39]
    Hell's Heart by Alexis Hall (Mar 10) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [1:04:13]
    Fatherland by Victoria Shorr (Mar 10) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:04:54]
    Other Books Mentioned
    Where'd You Go, Bernadette by Maria Semple (2012) [1:01:01] 
    Moby-Dick; or, The Whale by Herman Melville (1851) [1:04:19] 
    Books From the Opening Discussion
    Onyx Storm (The Empyrean, 3) by Rebecca Yarros (2025) [2:39] 
    Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir (2021) [3:18] 
    Dungeon Crawler Carl (Dungeon Crawler Carl, 1) by Matt Dinniman (2024)* [3:22] 
    Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke (Apr 7) [4:34] 
    Theo of Golden by Allen Levi (2025)* [4:41] 
    The Correspondent by Virginia Evans (2025) [5:03] 
    The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins (2024) [5:57] 
    Game Changer (Game Changers: Heated Rivalry, 1) by Rachel Reid (2024) [6:09] 
    KPop Demon Hunters (Junior Novelization) by Jessica Yoon (Mar 31) [6:13] 
    KPop Demon Hunters (Screen Comic Boxed Set) by Netflix (Nov 3, 2026) [6:13] 
    The Martian by Andy Weir (2014)* [6:48] 
    The Names by Florence Knapp (2025) [11:17] 
    Trad Wife by Michelle Brandon (Aug 4, 2026) [16:57] 
    Trad Wife by Saratoga Schaefer (Feb 10) [16:59] 
    Too Blessed to Stress by Alli Hoff Kosik (Mar 3) [17:02] 
    The Midnight Show by Lee Kelly and Jennifer Thorne (Apr 7) [17:29]
    Good People by Patmeena Sabit (Feb 3) [17:35] 
    So Old, So Young by Grant Ginder (Feb 17) [17:40] 
    No Friend to This House by Natalie Haynes (Mar 10) [18:00] 
    Upward Bound by Woody Brown (Mar 31) [18:33]
    This Is Not About Us by Allegra Goodman (Feb 10) [18:35]  
    The Reservation by Rebecca Kauffman (Feb 24) [18:38] 
    Brawler by Lauren Groff (Feb 24) [18:43] 
    My Dear You by Rachel Khong (Apr 7) [18:46] 
    All the World Can Hold by Jung Yun (Mar 10) [19:16]
    The Shippers by Katherine Center (May 19) [19:18]  
    American Fantasy by Emma Straub (Apr 7) [19:32] 
    Man Overboard by Kathleen Rooney (Jul 7, 2026) [19:37] 
    Swept Away by Beth O'Leary (2025) [19:47] 
    The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion (Vol. 1) by Beth Brower (2019) [22:45] 
    *Publication year reflects the later traditionally published edition. These titles were originally self-published.
    Additional Links
    The New Yorker | Glowworms by Ann Patchett  (Sep 29, 2025)
  • Sarah's Bookshelves Live

    Behind the Scenes of Book Sales with Brenna Connor | Ep. 227

    10/06/2026 | 52 mins.
    In Episode 227, Sarah talks with book industry analyst Brenna Connor about the behind-the-scenes world of book sales, bestseller lists, and publishing trends. Brenna shares insight into how sales data is gathered and used across the publishing industry, from tracking pre-orders and audiobooks to measuring the impact of celebrity book clubs and award recognition. They also discuss what makes a book commercially "successful," what current reading trends are revealing about 2026 so far, and what Brenna is watching for in the second half of the year. Plus, Brenna shares her own book recommendations.

    This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!).
    CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog.
    Highlights
    Why tracking book sales is far more complicated than most readers realize — including what Circana can and can't actually measure.
    A behind-the-scenes look at bestseller lists and the role Circana data plays in lists like the New York Times, USA Today, and Publishers Weekly.
    The famously secretive methodology behind the New York Times Bestseller List.
    The impact celebrity book clubs and reading lists from Reese, Oprah, and Obama have on book sales.
    What current sales data is revealing about 2026 reading trends — and how the economy may be shaping book buying habits.
    Brenna shares the books she recommends — and the trends she's watching for the rest of the year.
    Brenna's Book Recommendations
    Two OLD Books She Loves
    The Unseen World by Liz Moore (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [40:13]
    Bog Myrtle by Sid Sharp (2024) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [42:00]  
    Other Books Mentioned The God of the Woods by Liz Moore (2024) [40:22]
    Long Bright River by Liz Moore (2020) [40:23]  

    Two NEW Books She Loves
    Whale Harbor by Mary Beth Keane (November 3, 2026) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [44:07]
    Joyride by Susan Orlean (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [46:01]
    Other Books Mentioned Ask Again, Yes by Mary Beth Keane (2019) [45:12]
    The Half Moon by Mary Beth Keane (2023) [45:14] 
    The Library Book by Susan Orlean (2018) [46:12] 

    One Book She DIDN'T Love
    Tom Lake by Ann Patchett (2023) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [47:29]
    Other Books Mentioned The Dutch House by Ann Patchett (2019) [47:51]
    These Precious Days by Ann Patchett (2021) [47:57] 
    Whistler by Ann Patchett (2026) [48:55] 

    One NEW RELEASE She's Excited About
    Life Out of Order (The Time Traveler's Wife, 2) by Audrey Niffenegger (October 6, 2026) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [49:25]
    Other Books Mentioned The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger (2003) [49:37] 

    Books From the Discussion
    Untitled (A Court of Thorns and Roses, 6) by Sarah J. Maas (October 27, 2026) [9:38]
    Untitled (A Court of Thorns and Roses, 7) by Sarah J. Maas (January 12, 2027) [9:38]
    Strangers by Belle Burden (2026) [11:54] 
    Becoming by Michelle Obama (2018) [15:35] 
    The Many Lives of Mama Love by Lara Love Hardin (2023) [15:45]
    Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver (2022) [15:53]
    The Correspondent by Virginia Evans (2025) [25:52]  
    No One's Coming by Kevin Hazzard (2026) [31:38] 
    London Falling by Patrick Radden Keefe (2026) [31:53] 
    Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir (2021) [33:35]
    Dungeon Crawler Carl (Dungeon Crawler Carl, 1) by Matt Dinniman (2024)* [33:40] 
    Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke (2026) [36:58] 
    Life Out of Order (The Time Traveler's Wife, 2) by Audrey Niffenegger (October 6, 2026) [37:00] 
    Theo of Golden by Allen Levi (2025)* [38:39] 
    *Publication year reflects the later traditionally published edition. These titles were originally self-published.
    Other Links
    Publishing Confidential, on Substack | "A Tale of Three Bestseller Lists" by Kathleen Schmidt
  • Sarah's Bookshelves Live

    Summer 2026 Book Preview with Catherine Gilmore | Ep. 226

    27/05/2026 | 40 mins.
    Welcome to the Summer 2026 Book Preview with Catherine of Gilmore Guide to Books!  
    Today, Sarah and Catherine share 12 of their most anticipated books releasing in 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!).
    CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog.
    Announcements
    One of the many benefits to supporting the podcast through either our Patreon Community or our Substack Community (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 Sarah share 4 bonus books (2 each) 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 here for Patreon and here for Substack!
    Highlights
    A lightning round of some big summer releases that are NOT our personal preview picks.
    Catherine's theme this season was following her initial emotional reaction to a book, while Sarah's picks skew a bit outside of her usual comfort zone.
    Catherine chose books across historical fiction, cultural fiction, romance, humor, and thriller.
    One of the season's more challenging reads for Catherine comes from an author she trusts, while Sarah has two books over 450 pages.
    There's one debut in Sarah's stack this season — along with some historical fiction.
    Sarah has already read one of her picks — not only was it 5 stars, it's already a strong contender for book of the year.
    Plus, their #1 picks for summer.
    Big Summer Releases
    Villa Coco by Andrew Sean Greer (June 9) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [1:28] 
    God's Country (Cork O'Connor, 22) by William Kent Krueger (August 18) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [1:33] 
    The Shampoo Effect by Jenny Jackson (June 30) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:36] 
    Biological War by Annie Jacobsen (July 28) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [1:43] 
    Cool Machine (The Harlem Trilogy, 3) by Colson Whitehead (July 21) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [2:48]
    A Tender Age by Chang-rae Lee (August 11) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [2:53]  
    Under the Falls by Richard Russo (August 11) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [2:55] 
    Sunrise by Téa Obreht (August 11) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [3:14] 
    Dominion (The Silk and Iron Trilogy, 1) by Jean Kwok (July 14) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [3:26] 
    Other Books Mentioned
    Less (The Arthur Books, 1) by Andrew Sean Greer (2017) [1:32] 
    Pineapple Street by Jenny Jackson (2023) [1:41] 
    Nuclear War by Annie Jacobsen (2024) [1:47] 
    Empire Falls by Richard Russo (2001) [3:04] 
    Summer 2026 Book Preview
    June
    Sarah's Pick
    Whistler by Ann Patchett (June 2) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [6:53] 
    Catherine's Picks
    A Year of Marvelous Ways by Sarah Winman (US Release June 16) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [12:23]
    Leave and Come Back by Lavanya Lakshmi (June 16) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [18:29] 
    The Top of the World by Ethan Joella (June 30) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [21:59] 
    Keep Them Close by David Ellis (June 30) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [26:39]
    Other Books Mentioned
    Tom Lake by Ann Patchett (2023) [8:05] 
    The Correspondent by Virginia Evans (2025) [8:54] 
    Commonwealth by Ann Patchett (2016) [9:12] 
    Bel Canto by Ann Patchett (2001) [9:16]
    The Dutch House by Ann Patchett (2019) [9:17]  
    State of Wonder by Ann Patchett (2011) [9:18] 
    The Heart's Invisible Furies by John Boyne (2017) [10:07] 
    Tin Man by Sarah Winman (US 2018) [13:39] 
    Still Life by Sarah Winman (2021) [14:24] 
    Crazy Rich Asians (Crazy Rich Asians, 1) by Kevin Kwan (2013) [19:54] 
    Abigail and Alexa Save the Wedding by Lian Dolan (2025) [20:12] 
    The Best Lies by David Ellis (2024) [26:44] 
    July
    Sarah's Picks
    The Half Life by Rachel Beanland (July 14) |Amazon | Bookshop.org [14:40]
    Dad, Love, Me by Matthew Quick (July 21) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [20:27]
    Catherine's Pick
    City of Widows by Nadia Hashimi (July 28) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [30:28]
    Other Books Mentioned
    Florence Adler Swims Forever by Rachel Beanland (2020) [15:26] 
    The House Is on Fire by Rachel Beanland (2023) [15:28] 
    The Women by Kristin Hannah (2024) [16:27] 
    The Wives by Simone Gorrindo (2024) [17:48] 
    The Silver Linings Playbook by Matthew Quick (2008) [20:39] 
    August
    Sarah's Picks
    Everything That Is Beautiful by Louise Nealon (August 4) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [24:33]
    Sunlight Finds You by Laura Moriarty (August 4) | Amazon | Bookshop.org[28:32]
    Kitten by Stacey Yu (August 4) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [33:07] 
    Catherine's Pick
    You'll Love It Here by Natalie Sue (August 11) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [36:41]
    Other Books Mentioned
    Snowflake by Louise Nealon (2021) [25:05] 
    Ask Again, Yes by Mary Beth Keane (2019) [26:25] 
    Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty (2014) [28:54] 
    The Chaperone by Laura Moriarty (2012) [29:14] 
    The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath (1963) [36:01] 
    I Hope This Finds You Well by Natalie Sue (2024) [37:51]
  • Sarah's Bookshelves Live

    Spring 2026 Circle Back with Catherine Gilmore | Ep. 225

    20/05/2026 | 46 mins.
    In Episode 225, Sarah and Catherine of Gilmore Guide to Books catch up on the 12 new releases they shared in the Spring 2026 Book Preview, now that they've read them — or at least tried to!  They share their reading stats and discuss which books worked and which didn't…and why.  

    This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!).
    CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog.
    Get the 2026 Summer Reading Guide
    This year's Summer Reading Guide is bigger than ever — and now available as a full PDF with in-depth write-ups on every book.
    Here's how to access it:
    Full PDF Guide (with write-ups): Available to current paying members on Patreon or Substack 
    Start a free trial (Patreon: 7 days | Substack: 30 days) *Be sure to use the link above to access your free trial on Substack.


    Free Cheatsheet (no write-ups): Available to everyone on the blog

    Free Trials close: Friday, May 22 (Memorial Day weekend)

    When you sign up, you'll also get:
    2–3 bonus podcast episodes per month
    Full back catalog of bonus content
    Weekly reading updates + more
    All the details in the recent IMPORTANT DETAILS bonus podcast episode and post.
    Highlights
    This time last year, Catherine was rocking a 100% success rate — this year's was "armageddon"
    Sarah had really successful spring with one 5-star book and only 1 DNF with a total average star rating of 4.15.
    They name their best and worst books picks for spring!
    Books We Read Before the Preview
    April
    Sarah's Pick
    The Midnight Show by Lee Kelly and Jennifer Thorne (April 7) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [3:07] 
    Spring 2026 Circle Back
    April
    Sarah's Picks
    Into the Blue by Emma Brodie (April 7) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [8:33] 
    Leave Your Mess At Home by Tolani Akinola (April 14) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [16:27] 
    Catherine's Picks
    American Fantasy by Emma Straub (April 7) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [5:45]
    Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke (April 7) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [12:25] 
    Like This, But Funnier by Hallie Cantor (April 7) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [19:23] 
    Other Books Mentioned
    All the World Can Hold by Jung Yun (2026) [7:59] 
    The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood (1985) [14:24] 
    August Lane by Regina Black (2025) [16:32] 
    Seven Days in June by Tia Williams (2021) [16:39] 
    Best Offer Wins by Marisa Kashino (2025) [20:24] 
    May
    Sarah's Picks
    The Mediator (Max Ringo, 1) by Robert Bailey (May 12) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [22:10]
    The Burning Side by Sarah Damoff (May 19) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [29:39]
    Returns and Exchanges by Kayla Rae Whitaker (May 19) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [39:25] 
    Catherine's Picks
    The Liar's Playbook by Leslie Bradford-Scott (May 5) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [25:20]
    The Last Mandarin by Louise Penny and Mellissa Fung (May 12) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [34:35]
    The Tapestry of Fate (Amina al-Sirafi, 2) by Shannon Chakraborty (May 12) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [41:16] 
    Other Books Mentioned
    The Boomerang by Robert Bailey (2025) [22:17]
    Nowhere Girl by Cheryl Diamond (2021) [26:30] 
    The Bright Years by Sarah Damoff (2025) [29:43] 
    Culpability by Bruce Holsinger (2025) [33:24] 
    The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi (Amina al-Sirafi, 1) by Shannon Chakraborty (2023) [42:06]
  • Sarah's Bookshelves Live

    2026 Summer Reading Special with Catherine Gilmore and Chrissie Whitley | Ep. 224

    13/05/2026 | 57 mins.
    In Episode 224, Sarah, Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) and Chrissie (@ChrissieWhitley) celebrate the release of the 2026 Summer Reading Guide with a special behind-the-scenes conversation about putting this year's guide together. Catherine and Chrissie share what it was like participating in the guide for the first time, from the reading process to narrowing down their final picks, while Sarah talks about how much more fun her spring reading felt with the guide becoming a team effort. Together, they reveal their secret books from the guide, share what's still sitting on their summer TBRs, and reflect on the kinds of books they found themselves gravitating toward while reading for summer.

    This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!).
    CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog.
    Get the 2026 Summer Reading Guide
    This year's Summer Reading Guide is bigger than ever — and now available as a full PDF with in-depth write-ups on every book.
    Here's how to access it:
    Full PDF Guide (with write-ups): Available to current paying members on Patreon or Substack 
    Start a free trial (Patreon: 7 days | Substack: 30 days)
    *Be sure to use the link above to access your free trial on Substack.


    Free Cheatsheet (no write-ups): Available to everyone on the blog

    Free Trials close: Friday, May 22 (Memorial Day weekend)

    When you sign up, you'll also get:
    2–3 bonus podcast episodes per month
    Full back catalog of bonus content
    Weekly reading updates + more
    All the details in the recent IMPORTANT DETAILS bonus podcast episode and post.
    The Secret Picks for the 2026 Summer Reading Guide
    Catherine
    Two Kinds of Stranger (Eddie Flynn, 9) by Steven Cavanagh (US: March 24, 2026) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [18:13]
    The Windsor Affair by Melanie Benjamin (June 2, 2026) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [26:04] 
    The Favorite Sister by Jessica Knoll (2018) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [36:15] 
    Chrissie
    Celestial Lights by Cecile Pin (March 24, 2026) | Amazon | Bookshop.org[20:33]
    Honeysuckle by Bar Fridman-Tell (March 24, 2026) | Amazon | Bookshop.org[30:45] 
    Stranger Things Have Happened by Kasie West (April 14, 2026) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [39:47] 
    Sarah
    Dissection of a Murder by Jo Murray (May 5, 2026) | Amazon | Bookshop.org[23:29] 
    Heather by Caitlin Mullen (June 9, 2026) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [33:53] 
    The Shark House by Sara Ackerman (January 13, 2026)
 | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [42:18] 
    Other Books Mentioned
    Presumed Innocent by Scott Turow (1987) [24:29] 
    The Swans of Fifth Avenue by Melanie Benjamin (2016) [26:20] 
    The God of the Woods by Liz Moore (2024) [34:24] 
    Long Bright River by Liz Moore (2020) [34:29] 
    Bright Young Women by Jessica Knoll (2023) [39:27]
    Jaws by Peter Benchley (1974) [43:28] 
    The Devil's Teeth by Susan Casey (2005) [44:42]
    Shark Heart by Emily Habeck (2023) [45:34] 
    More From Summer TBRs
    Catherine
    You with the Sad Eyes by Christina Applegate (March 3, 2026) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [46:22] 
    The Crown in Crisis by Alexander Larman (2021) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [47:19] 
    Waiting on a Friend by Natalie Adler (May 26, 2026) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [47:45] 
    Sarah
    Lost Lambs by Madeline Cash (January 13, 2026) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [52:48] 
    Celestial Lights by Cecile Pin (March 24, 2026) | Amazon | Bookshop.org[53:01]
    Brawler by Lauren Groff (February 24, 2026) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [52:28] 
    The Calamity Club by Kathryn Stockett (May 5, 2026) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [53:46] 
    The Unseen World by Liz Moore (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [54:46] 
    Porcupines by Fran Fabriczki (April 14, 2026) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [55:04] 
    Chrissie
    Nonesuch by Francis Spufford (March 10, 2026) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [48:51]
    Tom's Crossing by Mark Z. Danielewksi (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [49:25] 
    The Unicorn Hunters by Katherine Arden (June 2, 2026) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [50:24] 
    Whistler by Ann Patchett (June 2, 2026) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [50:39] 
    A Deadly Episode (Hawthorne & Horowitz, 6) by Anthony Horowitz (April 28, 2026) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [51:18]
    Daughter of Crows (The Academy of Kindness, 1) by Mark Lawrence (March 24, 2026) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [51:29] 
    Other Books Mentioned
    The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai (2018) [48:12]
    Tuesday Nights in 1980 by Molly Prentiss (2016) [48:14]  
    House of Leaves by Mark Z. Danielewski (2000) [50:02] 
    Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry (1985) [50:17]
    Blood Meridian by Cormac McCarthy (1985) [50:18] 
    The Bear and the Nightingale (Winternight Trilogy, 1) by Katherine Arden (2017) [50:33] 
    The Wanderers by Meg Howrey (2017) [53:10] 
    The Help by Kathryn Stockett (2009) [53:49]
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About Sarah's Bookshelves Live
Sarah's Bookshelves Live is a bi-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.
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