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Shelf Importance is a comedy book club podcast that masterfully blends sensibility with vulgarity. Four friends meet every two weeks to discuss the current book they're reading as a group.
We began meeting during the 2020 quarantine as a way to keep ourselves sane. Along the way, one of us found out they had a long-lost brother, so he joined as well so we could figure out if he secretly wanted to murder them.
We've been streaming as a vidcast since early 2021. In addition to subscribing to the podcast, make sure to check out our live streams on Twitch and YouTube, where we also showcase other things that are important on our shelves, like video games.
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq1KNZOsmWupUV5DsgwQqqg
Twitch:
https://www.twitch.tv/shelfimportance
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Season Zero: The Archives: "Between Two Fires" Part 1
The first episode of Season Zero: The Archives begins with Part 1 of "Between Two Fires" by Christopher Buehlman. In this episode, we discuss the first quarter of the book. Warning: This episode contains unedited sniffles and cuss words.
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"Hollow Kingdom" Part 2: The CAWking Dead
Season 2 continues with Part 2 of "Hollow Kingdom" by Kira Jane Buxton. In this episode, we discuss the 2nd half of the book, read 1-star reviews, give our ratings, and debate how birds f***. Warning: This episode contains hot dog condiments being used as illustrations for how bird nookie works.
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"Hollow Kingdom" Part 1: Triscuits Are Disgusting
We're back with Season 2! This season kicks off with "Hollow Kingdom" by Kira Jane Buxton. In this episode, an old woman eats Triscuits and a crow thinks it's disgusting. Warning: This episode contains potty words.
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"Bewilderment" Part 2: The Threat of Van Günberg
We're continuing "Bewilderment" by Richard Powers. In this episode, we discuss the middle third of the book, in which "Flowers for Algernon" is still the roadmap. Warning: Cuss words and big words inside.
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"Bewilderment" Part 1: Robins for Algernon
*UPDATE* There were a couple of moments of long silence near the end of the episode where I **ahem** forgot to add in the audio stinger. Those awkward moments of silence have been resolved in the newest upload.
We're starting "Bewilderment" by Richard Powers. In this episode, we discuss the first third of the book, in which "Flowers for Algernon" is foreshadowed to be the roadmap for this book. Warning: Cuss words and big words inside. -
2021 Epilogue
We wrap up 2021 with discussions about all of the "bests" and "worsts" from the books we read in 2021.