Notes from the Shelf

Sara Young
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A podcast for curious readers and literary enthusiasts. Book reviews, recommendations, and thoughtful conversations from the creator of the Notes from the Shelf blog, Sara.

  1. 1d ago

    S1 Ep. 16- Reading 5 Star Reviews of my DNFs

    In this episode of Notes from the Shelf, I read the glowing 5-star reviews of books I’ve DNF’d. Will they convince me to try reading them again, or will they firmly be placed in my DNF list. Let me know if I should give any of these another try. Books mentioned: The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro Magicians Impossible by Brad Abraham We Unleash the Merciless Storm by Tehlor Kay Mejia The Phone Booth at the Edge of the World by Laura Imai Messina The Extinction of Irena Rey by Jennifer Croft Fourteen Days by Margaret Atwood and others The Wedding People by Alison Espach The Favorites by Layne Fargo The Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue by Mackenzi Lee Water Moon by Samantha Sotto Yambao Add these to Your Shelf:  https://bookshop.org/lists/book-recommendations-notes-from-the-shelf Support the Shelf: https://buymeacoffee.com/notesfromtheshelf

  2. Jul 22

    S1 Ep. 15- Book vs. Movie People We Meet on Vacation

    In this episode of Notes from the Shelf, I go over the differences and similarities between the book and the movie for People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry. From the Shelf Archive: https://notesfromtheshelf.com/2024/10/17/review-people-we-meet-on-vacation/ Add this to Your Shelf: https://bookshop.org/a/112979/9781984806758 Support the Shelf:  https://buymeacoffee.com/notesfromtheshelf https://bookshop.org/lists/book-recommendations-notes-from-the-shelf

  3. Jul 15

    S1 Ep. 14- True Crime Books I've Read for My Other Podcast

    In this episode of Notes from the Shelf, I go over the many books I’ve read for research on the episodes of my other podcast, The Paranoid Perspective. These include true crimes, paranormal activities, and other mysteries. Check out The Paranoid Perspective podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-paranoid-perspective--6466070 From the Shelf Archive: https://notesfromtheshelf.com/2025/04/18/from-spine-to-sound-my-podcast-reading-list/ Support the Shelf: https://buymeacoffee.com/notesfromtheshelf https://bookshop.org/lists/book-recommendations-notes-from-the-shelf

  4. Jul 8

    S1 Ep. 13- 2026 Books I've Read So Far

    In this episode of Notes from the Shelf, I review the 6 books I’ve read so far that were published in 2026. From the Archive: The Black Dahlia podcast episode: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-ep-13-who-killed-the-black-dahlia--71323545 Add these to Your Shelf: https://bookshop.org/lists/book-recommendations-notes-from-the-shelf Support the Shelf: https://buymeacoffee.com/notesfromtheshelf

  5. Jul 1

    S1 Ep. 12- Reading 1 Star Reviews for My 5 Star Reads

    In this episode of Notes from the Shelf, I read one star reviews for the books my top books I read in 2025. Some of these reviews I can agree with, and some are just harsh. Support the Shelf: https://buymeacoffee.com/notesfromtheshelf https://bookshop.org/lists/book-recommendations-notes-from-the-shelf

  6. Jun 24

    Ep. 11- Spring TBR Bingo Challenge Update

    In this episode, I go over the 10 books I read for my Spring TBR Bingo Challenge, and I actually got a bingo this time! Join in on the Summer TBR Bingo and let me know how you do! From the Shelf Archive: Get your free Summer TBR Bingo Card printable here: https://notesfromtheshelf.com/2026/06/19/summer-2026-tbr-bingo-challenge/ Audrey Wilson interview: https://notesfromtheshelf.com/2026/02/20/author-interview-audrey-wilson/ Stephanie Jayne interview: https://notesfromtheshelf.com/2025/10/21/author-interview-stephanie-j-scott/ The Paranoid Perspective first episode: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-1-sara-joins-a-cult--63981585 Add these to Your Shelf: https://bookshop.org/lists/book-recommendations-notes-from-the-shelf Support the Shelf: https://buymeacoffee.com/notesfromtheshelf

  7. Jun 17

    S1 Ep. 10- Books Hot for the Summer

    In this episode of Notes from the Shelf, I list 14 books to add to your TBR list this summer. Support the Shelf: https://buymeacoffee.com/notesfromtheshelf https://bookshop.org/lists/book-recommendations-notes-from-the-shelf

  8. Jun 10

    S1 Ep. 9– Dark Academia Starter Pack

    Have you been curious about dark academia, but not sure where to start? This episode is for you. In this episode of Notes from the Shelf, I recommend 11 books to serve as your Dark Academia starter pack. These stories are filled with complicated characters, secrets, murder, privilege, elite schools, and they question whether intelligence actually makes someone a better person. From the Shelf Archive: https://notesfromtheshelf.com/2025/04/08/if-you-enjoyed-the-atlas-six-trilogy/ Support the Shelf: https://buymeacoffee.com/notesfromtheshelf https://bookshop.org/lists/book-recommendations-notes-from-the-shelf

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A podcast for curious readers and literary enthusiasts. Book reviews, recommendations, and thoughtful conversations from the creator of the Notes from the Shelf blog, Sara.

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  • Creator
    Sara Young
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Sara Young
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    Notes from the Shelf