Control Your Shelf

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Control Your Shelf

Three of your favorite Barnes Booksellers spill all their tea about books! Each episode covers a different title, and each episode in it’s entirety will be full of spoilers, so beware! Whether you just want to hear what all the buzz on a book is about(we’re talking about you, BookTok-ers), or if you simply need those comfort spoilers like we do, then come join in on our chaos.

  1. DEC 13

    2024 Book Awards with Cari Can Read

    Join us in commemorating 2024 with a Book Awards Ceremony, featuring the ever so wonderful Cari Can Read! Find out which books get the good, the bad, and the oddly specific awards from your fav book besties in a year filled with quite the array of stories to add to your TBRs(or to avoid). Be sure to let us know in the comments what some of YOUR awards would be from your own 2024 reading list! & Happy Holidays from us, to you!

    58 min

  2. NOV 18

    Bookish Buzzfeed Quizzes

    Get cozy and take a series of quirky book-related Buzzfeed quizzes with us! From discovering which novel matches our personalities to wild would-you-rathers, we’re taking on the literary world one imaginary library trip at a time. Whether you're a bookworm or just here for the fun, this episode is sure to bring plenty of laughs and shocking results. Tune in and play along with us!

    49 min

  3. OCT 16

    Mistborn | Swapping 5 Star Reads (pt. 3)

    It's finally Carlos' pick!!!! In this episode, we embark on an enchanting journey through Brandon Sanderson's groundbreaking novel, Mistborn. Join us as we unravel the intricate magic system of Allomancy, delve into the complex characters, and explore the themes of power, rebellion, and sacrifice that permeate the story. We’ll discuss Vin's transformation from a street urchin to a key player in the fight against oppression, and analyze the unique world-building that sets Mistborn apart in the fantasy genre. Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to the series, prepare for insightful discussions, fun theories, and a few surprises along the way! **First 10 mintues is spoiler free**

    57 min

  4. AUG 21

    The Road of Bones | Swapping 5 Star Reads (pt. 2)

    We have another installment of your favorite book besties swapping 5 star reads! This time around we've got Lauren's pick, which is 'The Road of Bones', by Demi Winters! This is a multiple POV story with a solid found family vibe, and even includes some norse mythology. This novel is not a standalone, but the first book in what will be a five book series. We are calling it 'epic fantasy LITE'. Tune in whether you've read it or not, because we love when you all jump into the conversation. Carlos' 5 star pick is announced at the end for you to read along before our next episode drops!

    56 min

  5. JUL 2

    The Last Housewife | Swapping 5 Star Reads (pt. 1)

    Your favorite book besties are swapping 5 star reads! In this episode, Rose starts us off with her pick of, The Last Housewife, a mystery/thriller with cult, podcast, and duel timeline aspects. This entire episode is breaking down the plot, characters, and insanity with lots of spoilers on the main twists, so read before you watch if that's something you want to be surprised about. Let us know your hot takes on this book, and whether or not you agree with our ratings!

    59 min

  6. MAY 14

    Books That Describe Our Taste with Sasha Peyton Smith

    Grab a chair and join the good vibes with NYT Bestseller, Sasha Peyton Smith, as we chitchat about what books define our varying tastes in novels! Here you will find tons of great recs to add to your never-ending TBRs, silly banter, as well as some minor spoilers for a few books, but you'll be warned before anything is said in case you need to fast forward! To support Sasha, head over to whatever bookstore you support, and grab a copy of 'The Witch Haven' and 'The Witch Hunt'! You can also preorder 'The Rose Bargain' NOW! 📚 As always, thanks for listening, friends. 🫶

    1h 4m

  7. APR 14

    Smash or Pass | Book Trope Edition

    We decided to bring the game of 'Smash or Pass' into the bookish world by judging quite a few tropes. What's a book trope you ask? In short, it's a plot structure/theme/storyline/character trait/motif/plot device that is commonly used in storytelling. We go through our favorites, and which to throw in the bin!

    44 min

  8. APR 4

    Blood Over Bright Haven

    Come get comfy with us as we chitchat about the bananas magic system and in-depth plot of 'Blood Over Bright Haven', by M.L. Wang. This episode has **tons** of spoilers, as we truly explain the entire book and give our little ratings at the end, so be mindful of that if this is something you want to read beforehand! This is Carlos' pick, so if you find yourself agreeing with him often, or sharing the same TBR, then you'll definitely want in on this. We also announce what our next book will be, and there may even be an extra little something to that as well, which we're very excited about! We hope you enjoy this emotional journey. Let us know if you like complicated magic systems and religion in books!!!

    1h 11m
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Three of your favorite Barnes Booksellers spill all their tea about books! Each episode covers a different title, and each episode in it’s entirety will be full of spoilers, so beware! Whether you just want to hear what all the buzz on a book is about(we’re talking about you, BookTok-ers), or if you simply need those comfort spoilers like we do, then come join in on our chaos.

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  • Creator
    controlyourshelfpod
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    21
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © controlyourshelfpod
  • Show Website
    Control Your Shelf

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