Midshelf

Jessica Dainty and Erin Moulton
  • 5.0 (2)
  • Books
  • Updated Monthly

This is Midshelf: your new favorite boozy, literary landing pad. A podcast about books, booze, and banter. Join us. midshelfpodcast.substack.com

  1. Sep 16

    Midshelf

    Join Erin and Jessica for a “Standing Ovation” to Lauren Nossett’s third novel and compelling thriller, INDIE DARLING. Grab your Basil Hayden rye whiskey, some pomegranate grenadine, lemon juice, sparkling wine, and angostura bitters, along with your top-notch sleuthing skills, and join us as we discuss the intricacies of Lauren’s latest mystery. Warning, there are some spoilers in the first ten minutes. But the real treat of the episode begins around the 14-minute mark when the mastermind behind our September pick joins us for a Q&A about all things writing, INDIE DARLING, and what’s next for her on the page. Thanks to Lauren for joining us! As always, thank you to Jay McPherson for the theme song and to Pixabay.com, particularly freesound_community, for the sound effects. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit midshelfpodcast.substack.com

  2. Aug 15

    Midshelf

    Join Erin and Jessica as they explore this visually and emotionally stunning graphic memoir by Stephanie Stalvey. We explore faith, religion, the relationship between illustration and text, and our own personal journeys. Make a tequila sunrise and get ready for some spiritual rebirth ... or at least a few laughs. Special thanks, as always, to Jay McPherson to the theme song. Special thanks to Pixabay.com for the sound effects, specifically DRAGON-STUDIO. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit midshelfpodcast.substack.com

  3. Jul 16

    Midshelf

    Erin and Jessica sip a lovely cocktail named Old Acquaintance while they discuss Corey Ann Haydu’s adult debut about friends turned acquaintances turned sisters turned who knows what! Join us for our discussion, and as always, subscribe so you don’t miss any content! Thanks to Jay McPherson for the theme song. Thanks Pixabay.com for the sound effects with special thanks contributor freesound_community This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit midshelfpodcast.substack.com

  4. Jun 19

    Midshelf

    Join us as we drink a blood-red pomegranate margarita and discuss Adam Cohen's fascinating non-fiction work Captain's Dinner: A Shipwreck, an Act of Cannibalism, and a Murder Trial That Changed Legal History. Apparently Jessica really likes law, ethics, or cannibalism and apologizes for what felt like dominating the conversation! Blame it on the cocktail. Special thanks as always to Jay McPherson for the theme song. Thanks to Pixabay.com for the sound effects with special recognition to freesound_community and kauasilbershlachparodes. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit midshelfpodcast.substack.com

  5. May 14

    Midshelf

    Join Jessica and Erin for Episode 8 of Midshelf. We discuss the engaging thriller Burn It All by Maggie Auffarth as we drink our spicy Firecracker cocktails way too fast! Make yourself a drink, and come along for the ride! Special Thanks to Jay McPherson for the newly remastered theme song. We've clearly moved to a swankier jazz club for our opening. Sound effects credits to Pixabay.com with special thanks to freesound_community, Universfield, and u_uy2kad5rlq This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit midshelfpodcast.substack.com

  6. Apr 14

    Midshelf

    Join Jessica and Erin as they discuss The Silver Book by Olivia Laing. We landed in different camps on the book but both loved the cocktail. Make a Casanova for yourself and join us! Casanova (variation) 2 oz Cognac 1/2 oz Campari 1 oz yellow Chartreuse (or sub Dom Benedictine) 1 oz fresh squeezed orange juice muddled ginger coin 2 dashes habanero tincture (or a pinch of cayenne pepper) Muddle ginger, mix all ingredients with ice, shake, pour, and enjoy! And for the record, the movie Jessica was trying to think of was Glengarry Glen Ross! And as always, thanks to Jay McPherson for the theme song. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit midshelfpodcast.substack.com

  7. Mar 14

    Episode 6

    Join Erin and Jessica for Episode 6 of Midshelf where we discuss Hester Kaplan's memoir Twice Born: Finding My Father in the Margins of Biography. Even more exciting than the Mark Twain cocktail we paired our convo with is the fact that the author herself joins us to discuss her lovely book! Our special guest joins around the 15 minute mark. You don't won't to miss this one! As always, special thanks to Jay McPherson for the theme song. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit midshelfpodcast.substack.com

    Episode 6

  8. Feb 16

    Episode 5

    Join us as we discuss our favorite read so far on the podcast: ATLAS OF UNKNOWABLE THINGS by McCormick Templeman. We brewed up Jane’s Preambulation from Virginia Miller’s UNEASY ELIXIRS: 50 CURIOUS COCKTAILS INSPIRED BY THE WORKS OF EDWARD GOREY. Trust us when we say you need to 1) read this book and 2) make this cocktail. Special Thanks to Jay McPherson to the theme song and freesound_community, Dragon-Studio, and u_uy2kad5rlq for the sound effect from Pixabay.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit midshelfpodcast.substack.com

    Episode 5
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About

This is Midshelf: your new favorite boozy, literary landing pad. A podcast about books, booze, and banter. Join us. midshelfpodcast.substack.com

Information

  • Creator
    Jessica Dainty and Erin Moulton
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Jessica Dainty
  • Show Website
    Midshelf