Sarah's Bookshelves Live

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

    Ep. 184: Best Books of 2024 Genre Awards with Susie (@NovelVisits)
    Dec 11 2024
    In Episode 184, Susie (@NovelVisits) 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!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. 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 here! Instructions 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 [16:45] Sarah Leaving by Roxana Robinson | Amazon | Bookshop.org [16:52]Margo’s Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe | Amazon | Bookshop.org [21:21]Anna Bright is Hiding Something by Susie Orman Schnall | Amazon | Bookshop.org [24:12]The Sequel by Jean Hanff Korelitz | Amazon | Bookshop.org [28:42]The Wealth of Shadows by Graham Moore | Amazon | Bookshop.org [32:26]JFK Jr. by RoseMarie Terenzio and Liz McNeil | Amazon | Bookshop.org [36:25]Be Ready When the Luck Happens by Ina Garten | Amazon | Bookshop.org [40:42]How To End a Love Story by Yulin Kuang | Amazon | Bookshop.org [46:11]Real Americans by Rachel Khong | Amazon | Bookshop.org [50:46]Victim by Andrew Boryga | Amazon | Bookshop.org [57:26]The God of the Woods by Liz Moore | Amazon | Bookshop.org [59:40]Sipsworth by Simon Van Booy | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:04:24]Nuclear War by Annie Jacobsen | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:07:09]Same As It Ever Was by Claire Lombardo | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:08:47] Susie Wolf at the Table by Adam Rapp | Amazon | Bookshop.org [17:59]Sandwich by Catherine Newman | Amazon | Bookshop.org [22:05]Interesting Facts About Space by Emily Austin | Amazon | Bookshop.org [25:42]What Happened to Nina? by Dervla McTiernan | Amazon | Bookshop.org [29:43]The Women by Kristin Hannah | Amazon | Bookshop.org [33:41]The Message by Ta-Nehisi Coates | Amazon | Bookshop.org [38:16]One Day I’ll Grow Up and Be a Beautiful Woman by Abi Maxwell | Amazon | Bookshop.org [41:47]Funny Story by Emily Henry | Amazon | Bookshop.org [47:23]Beautyland by Marie-Helene Bertino | Amazon | Bookshop.org [51:54]The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo | Amazon | Bookshop.org [54:02]The Husbands by Holly Gramazio | Amazon | Bookshop.org [58:18]Wandering Stars by Tommy Orange | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:00:14]Perris, California by Rachel Stark | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:02:44]Liars by Sarah Manguso | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:05:18]Nuclear War by Annie Jacobsen | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:07:09] Patrons James by Percival Everett | Amazon | Bookshop.org [19:55]Margo’s Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe | Amazon | Bookshop.org [27:43]The God of the Woods by Liz Moore | Amazon | Bookshop.org [31:16]The Women by Kristin Hannah | Amazon | Bookshop.org [35:35]The Small and the Mighty by Sharon McMahon | Amazon | Bookshop.org [40:10]Be Ready When the Luck Happens by Ina Garten | Amazon | Bookshop.org[43:33]Funny Story by Emily Henry | Amazon | Bookshop.org [48:59]Annie Bot by Sierra Greer | Amazon | Bookshop.org [53:28]The Tainted Cup by Robert Jackson Bennett | Amazon | Bookshop.org [56;10]You Like It Darker by Stephen King | Amazon | Bookshop.org [56:39]Victim by Andrew Boryga | Amazon | Bookshop.org [58:58]Twenty-Four Seconds From Now by Jason Reynolds | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:01:54]Piglet by Lottie Hazzell | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:03:22]The Husbands by Holly Gramazio | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:06:16] Other Books Mentioned Mercury by Amy Jo Burns [20:10]Tell Me Everything by Elizabeth Strout [20:13]All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker [20:27]The Wedding People by Alison Espach [20:37]We All Want Impossible Things by Catherine Newman [22:17]Bad Blood by John Carreyrou [24:27]She Said by Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey [24:40]Mrs. Quinn’s Rise to Fame by Olivia Ford [28:10]A Happier Life by Kristy Woodson Harvey [28:23]Good Material by Dolly Alderton [28:27]The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz [28:57]Nightwatching by Tracy Sierra [31:55]The Return of Ellie Black by Emiko Jean [32:00]Worst Case Scenario by T. J. Newman [32:05]Falling by T. J. Newman [32:20]Drowning by T. J. Newman [32:21]The Lion Women of ...
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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • Bonus Episode: Behind the Scenes of Amazon’s Best Books of 2024 List with Al Woodworth, Senior Editor & Manager of Amazon Books Editorial

    Bonus Episode: Behind the Scenes of Amazon’s Best Books of 2024 List with Al Woodworth, Senior Editor & Manager of Amazon Books Editorial
    Dec 4 2024
    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 Best Books of 2024, as chosen by the Amazon Editors! 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!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. 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 here! Highlights The impact Amazon’s #1 book of 2024 had on the editorial teamThe role of capturing “the present moment” in selecting the best books of the yearHow Amazon Editorial chose the top 5 books of 2024 Whether the mid-year top book or other outlets’ year-end lists influenced Amazon’s decisionsBehind 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 readersThe group dynamic of ranking each book on the listAl highlights some lesser-known titles from the listHow 2024 stacks up for Al and Amazon’s editorial team Books From Our Discussion The Boys of Riverside by Thomas Fuller | Amazon | Bookshop.org [3:03]The Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown | Amazon | Bookshop.org [4:25] Friday Night Lights by H. G. Bissinger | Amazon | Bookshop.org [4:27] Seabiscuit by Laura Hillenbrand | Amazon | Bookshop.org [4:28]The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride | Amazon | Bookshop.org [9:54] The God of the Woods by Liz Moore | Amazon | Bookshop.org [11:37]James by Percival Everett | Amazon | Bookshop.org [11:43]The Women by Kristin Hannah | Amazon | Bookshop.org [11:51] The Small and the Mighty by Sharon McMahon | Amazon | Bookshop.org [11:54]Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar | Amazon | Bookshop.org [11:59] Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain | Amazon | Bookshop.org [13:18]Educated by Tara Westover | Amazon | Bookshop.org [17:09] The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell | Amazon | Bookshop.org [20:26] We Solve Murders by Richard Osman | Amazon | Bookshop.org [20:30] The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman | Amazon | Bookshop.org [20:34] The Last One at the Wedding by Jason Rekulak | Amazon | Bookshop.org [21:06] Be Ready When the Luck Happens by Ina Garten | Amazon | Bookshop.org [27:23]The Wedding People by Alison Espach | Amazon | Bookshop.org [28:27]All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker | Amazon | Bookshop.org [28:35]We Begin at the End by Chris Whitaker | Amazon | Bookshop.org [28:47]Revenge of the Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell | Amazon | Bookshop.org [29:21]When the World Tips Over by Jandy Nelson | Amazon | Bookshop.org [29:23]The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley | Amazon | Bookshop.org [31:15]There Are Rivers in the Sky by Elif Shafak | Amazon | Bookshop.org [34:51]John Lewis by David Greenberg | Amazon | Bookshop.org [35:44]I Cheerfully Refuse by Leif Enger | Amazon | Bookshop.org [39:00]The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah | Amazon | Bookshop.org [41:14]The Demon of Unrest by Erik Larson | Amazon | Bookshop.org [44:06] Other Links Amazon | Amazon Editors’ Personal Favorite Books of 2024 About Al Woodworth More about Amazon Book Review Website | Instagram | X | Facebook 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.
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    47 mins
  • Ep. 183: Best Books of 2024 Superlatives with Susie (@NovelVisits)

    Ep. 183: Best Books of 2024 Superlatives with Susie (@NovelVisits)
    Nov 27 2024
    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 (@NovelVisits). 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!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. 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 here! Highlights Our best books of the year from over 25 categories, including: Most Deserving of the HypeMost Memorable Cast of CharactersBest Book Read Because of FOMODarkest Book of the YearBest Underrated GemMost Unpopular OpinionMost Surprising DNFFavorite Coming-of-Age BookBest Pairing“Eat My Words” BookBest and Worst TitlesBest and Worst Covers 2024 Superlatives [3:42] Susie The God of the Woods by Liz Moore | Amazon | Bookshop.org [5:19]The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley | Amazon | Bookshop.org [8:11]How We Named the Stars by Andrés N. Ordorica | Amazon | Bookshop.org[11:42]Grown Women by Sarai Johnson | Amazon | Bookshop.org [20:44]Piglet by Lottie Hazell | Amazon | Bookshop.org [24:36]Soldier Sailor by Claire Kilroy | Amazon | Bookshop.org [29:08]Blessings by Chukwuebuka Ibeh | Amazon | Bookshop.org [34:52]Intermezzo by Sally Rooney | Amazon | Bookshop.org [39:23]Entitlement by Rumaan Alam | Amazon | Bookshop.org [45:25]Creation Lake by Rachel Kushner | Amazon | Bookshop.org [46:18]The Sequel by Jean Hanff Korelitz | Amazon | Bookshop.org [46:56]Hera by Jennifer Saint | Amazon | Bookshop.org [50:40]The Wedding People by Alison Espach | Amazon | Bookshop.org [53:23]Real Americans by Rachel Khong | Amazon | Bookshop.org [57:31]Annie Bot by Sierra Greer | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:01:49] Sarah Mercury by Amy Jo Burns | Amazon | Bookshop.org [6:17]River East, River West by Aube Rey Lescure | Amazon | Bookshop.org [10:17]James by Percival Everett | Amazon | Bookshop.org [14:04]The Women by Kristin Hannah | Amazon | Bookshop.org [18:45]Sociopath by Patric Gagne, PhD | Amazon | Bookshop.org [22:22]Earth by John Boyne | Amazon [26:23]The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt | Amazon | Bookshop.org [31:13]Intermezzo by Sally Rooney | Amazon | Bookshop.org [37:54]A Reason to See You Again by Jami Attenberg | Amazon | Bookshop.org [42:26]Same As It Ever Was by Claire Lombardo | Amazon | Bookshop.org [43:23]Leaving by Roxana Robinson | Amazon | Bookshop.org [44:16]The Sequel by Jean Hanff Korelitz | Amazon | Bookshop.org [44:51]Dixon, Descending by Karen Outen | Amazon | Bookshop.org [48:33]Everest, Inc. by Will Cockrell | Amazon | Bookshop.org [48:51]Sandwich by Catherine Newman | Amazon | Bookshop.org [51:59]The Wedding People by Alison Espach | Amazon | Bookshop.org [52:14]All The Worst Humans by Phil Elwood | Amazon | Bookshop.org [55:16]Tell Me Everything by Elizabeth Strout | Amazon | Bookshop.org [59:45] Other Books Mentioned Tom Lake by Ann Patchett [14:22] Summer Romance by Annabel Monaghan [16:10]Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez [16:17]The Queen of the Tearling by Erika Johansen [16:27]Forgotten on Sunday by Valérie Perrin [18:16]Three by Valérie Perrin [18:18]Fresh Water for Flowers by Valérie Perrin [18:18]The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah [20:23]The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah [20:30]The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah [20:33] (“The Dustbowl one”)The Heart’s Invisible Furies by John Boyne [26:32]Water by John Boyne [26:53]Fire by John Boyne [27:37]Air by John Boyne (2025) [27:37]Perris, California by Rachel Stark [37:34]Normal People by Sally Rooney [38:31]Conversations with Friends by Sally Rooney [38:32]Beautiful World, Where Are You? by Sally Rooney [38:44]Tell Me Everything by Minka Kelly [1:00:32]Tell Me Everything by Erika Krauss [1:00:37]My Name is Lucy Barton by Elizabeth Strout [1:00:54] About Susie Boutry Blog | Facebook | Instagram | X 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 ...
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    1 hr and 5 mins

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