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We love a good fantasy! Especially when it involves birds! This week we are chatting bout Black Wings Beating by Alex London, an adventurous little number that will have you looking at bird calls in an entirely different way! As always, our books discussions contain zero spoilers and are available to you whether you have read this book, or not! We hope you enjoy our chat! Also, we'll be chatting with the author of this novel VERY soon, if you have any questions you'd love for us to ask him, leave them below and we'll see what we can do :D Read More: https://audioshelf.me/episodes/black-wings-beating-alex-london * Get it on Audible: https://amzn.to/2Ius1Mz * Support Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AudioShelf * Subscribe to Our BookTube!: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBUWIC_lMJI4a1e6KmfwIxQ

Okay, so this week we are giving an opinion that we KNOW is going to cause controversy and you know what, we don't care! We have a different idea of what constitutes as an unreliable narrator and we are counting down the days until we do a revisit of our opinion with Britney's husband, Shawn, who was more than ready to give his thoughts on the topic while editing this episode. You may agree with us, and you may not, but that's the whole point of our weekly talks episodes: to have a discussion with EVERYONE! Sound off in the comments what your thoughts are! Read More: https://audioshelf.me/episodes/audioshelf-talks-unreliable-narrator-2019 * Support Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AudioShelf * Subscribe to Our BookTube!: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBUWIC_lMJI4a1e6KmfwIxQ

This week, we are getting STEAMY with the gods in our review of Apollo is Mine by Mila Young. We tried our hardest to stay SFW in our discussion of this (mostly) sophisticated fantasy erotica about a girl tasked with protecting the world alongside Greek gods and protecting herself...in more ways than one ;P. We make zero promises that we don't embarrass ourselves, but ya know....whatever! We like to have fun and talk like no one is listening! Thank you Spectrum Audiobooks for providing us with this book in exchange for an honest review! Read More: https://audioshelf.me/episodes/apollo-is-mine-mila-young * Get it on Audible: https://amzn.to/2MpsQLM * Support Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AudioShelf * Subscribe to Our BookTube!: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBUWIC_lMJI4a1e6KmfwIxQ

We cannot recommend Shea and her magical novels enough. She will cast a spell on you and there will be absolutely NOTHING you can do except read her novels. Her first novel, The Wicked Deep, was reviewed by AudioShelf, which you should TOTALLY check out, and her next novel, Winterwood, comes out in November. We have already witnessed SOME of Shea's magic, and we cannot wait to be back in her world when her next best seller comes out! Also, Shea, will you come to Maryland and eat cake with us? Read More: https://audioshelf.me/episodes/author-spotlight-shea-ernshaw-2019 * Support Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AudioShelf * Visit Website: http://www.sheaernshaw.com/ * Subscribe to Our BookTube!: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBUWIC_lMJI4a1e6KmfwIxQ

In a dark, dark world there is a dark, dark wood, and in that dark, dark wood, there is Britney and brad scared our of their minds because they don't know why they decided to come out to woods in the dark. In this weeks review we are talking all about Ruth Ware's 2015 thriller, In a Dark Dark wood, narrated by the incredible Imogen Church. If you haven't read or listened to this chilling novel, take a listen to our SPOILER FREE review to see if it's up your alley and then GO grab a copy of your own. If you have read this novel, what did you think?! Tell us in the comments! Read More: https://audioshelf.me/episodes/in-a-dark-dark-wood-ruth-ware-imogen-church * Get it on Audible: https://amzn.to/2Mbav4M * Support Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AudioShelf * Subscribe to Our BookTube!: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBUWIC_lMJI4a1e6KmfwIxQ

When reviewers provide feedback on a book, is the feedback for the author or is it for other readers? This is a question we begin to scratch the surface with in this brand new episode of AudioShelf Talks. Find out how degrading and embarrassing it is when authors demand 5-star reviews from book reviewers! If you’re a reviewer and had this happen, we’d love to hear from you. Read More: https://audioshelf.me/episodes/audioshelf-talks-when-authors-attack-good-bad-book-reviews-outrage * Support Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AudioShelf * Subscribe to Our BookTube!: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBUWIC_lMJI4a1e6KmfwIxQ

Casey McQuiston's debut novel is the perfect summer read! Not only do we get real American, but we also get a little British as well. Our initial reaction to this novel cover and description is that it was going to be "cute". Well, we were wrong about that one. Red, White, and Royal Blue is NOT cute. It is downright steamy, romantic, and the right kind of political. Told over the span of a year, we get to hear the evolution Alex and Henry's relationship. From enemies, to fake friends, to lovers, this novel will spark joy in your cold heart and make you buy a fan... A special thank you to Macmillan Audio for providing us with this audiobook in exchange for an honest review! Read More: https://audioshelf.me/episodes/red-white-and-royal-blue-casey-mcquinston * Get it on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2Hry1pZ * Get it on Audible: https://amzn.to/2HtzrjU * Support Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AudioShelf * Subscribe to Our BookTube!: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBUWIC_lMJI4a1e6KmfwIxQ

The world needs a hero, true. But what the world REALLY needs is the ability to recognize what it takes to make a hero. In this weeks AudioShelf Talks we are talking about all of the important aspects that form a hero and how, with just the slightest of hiccups, a hero can easily become a villain. This is a follow up Talks of our villain episode. Be a hero and check out that episode as well. Read More: https://audioshelf.me/episodes/audioshelf-talks-making-a-hero-2019 * Support Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AudioShelf * Subscribe to Our BookTube!: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBUWIC_lMJI4a1e6KmfwIxQ

We are back with another review of our girl, Tiffany Marz! A terrific narrator that adds a lot of dimension to her work even when the work is not our cup of tea. In today's episode we are talking about QB Mermaid, a gender & creature swap that leaves a lot to be desired. There's no question of the shove, but our commentary is an important one to listen to and hopefully influence future gender swaps be more than just a teenage fantasy discovering boobs for the first time. Read More: https://audioshelf.me/episodes/qb-mermaid-jessie-ash-tiffany-marz * Get it on Audible: https://amzn.to/2YkGv7N * Support Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AudioShelf * Subscribe to Our BookTube!: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBUWIC_lMJI4a1e6KmfwIxQ

So you wanna read a thriller, but you aren't sure which one to try. Well, do we have the recommendations for you! In this week's episode we are talking about the top 5 thrillers we have had the chance to read & listen to. All of these are available on Audible and on Amazon, and you should definitely give any of these (or all) a shot! They are all excellent and will leave you wanting to consume more of the Thriller genre. Tune in to hear a brief breakdown of each novel, and search our archives for reviews of each one! Every Single Secret - Emily Carpenter The Couple Next Door - Shari Lapena The Woman in the Window - A.J Finn Final Girls - Riley Sager Big Little Lies - Liane Moriarty Read More: https://audioshelf.me/episodes/audioshelf-talks-2019-top-5-literary-thrillers * Support Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AudioShelf * Subscribe to Our BookTube!: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBUWIC_lMJI4a1e6KmfwIxQ

We love a good action pirate adventure! This week we are reviewing and letting you know if you should give Tricia Levenseller's Daughter of the Pirate King a chance. A fast paced, expertly narrated, adventure novel about a young woman who is force to be reckoned with. If you're a fan of fantasy and pirates, be sure to tune into our review to see if you should give this swashbuckling audiobook a chance! Read More: https://audioshelf.me/episodes/daughter-of-the-pirate-king * Get it on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2H5Yx74 * Get it on Audible: https://amzn.to/2H3T4P5 * Support Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AudioShelf * Subscribe to Our BookTube!: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBUWIC_lMJI4a1e6KmfwIxQ

Two words: LAUREN EZZO. Have you ever listened to a narrator and just wished you were friends with them? Well, that’s exactly what happened to us...and it came true! This month’s spotlight is shining on the one, and only, Lauren Ezzo. She’s an Audie Award nominated narrator who has a heart of gold. She is one of our “go to” narrators and will listen to whatever she creates. She brings authors’ words to life effortlessly. In this AudioShelf Spotlight episode, we are honored to celebrate Lauren Ezzo. Read More: https://audioshelf.me/episodes/audioshelf-talks-narrator-spotlight-lauren-ezzo-2019 * Support Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AudioShelf * Visit Website: https://www.laurenezzo.com/ * Subscribe to Our BookTube!: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBUWIC_lMJI4a1e6KmfwIxQ

After a week-long break, AudioShelf is back with an all new episode featuring a post-apocalyptic story produced by Spectrum Audiobooks. Join Britney and Brad as they discuss dragons, the sci-fi genre, and what they really think of the novel, Radioactive Evolution. We have one question for you: How far would you go to change humanity’s fate? Read More: https://audioshelf.me/episodes/radioactive-evolution-richard-hummel * Get it on Audible: https://amzn.to/2VuDmVn * Support Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AudioShelf * Subscribe to Our BookTube!: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBUWIC_lMJI4a1e6KmfwIxQ

Last week we asked "What are your favorite tropes?" over on our Twitter. We got a lot of excellent feedback that we knew we needed to discuss on the next Talks episode! We dive into some responses we received and also talked about some our favorite tropes. Tune in to see if you agree with our assessment and sound off on what your favorites tropes are! Read More: https://audioshelf.me/episodes/audioshelf-talks-favorite-book-tropes * Support Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AudioShelf * Subscribe to Our BookTube!: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBUWIC_lMJI4a1e6KmfwIxQ

Tik-Tok, the clock don’t stop, henny! Before the Broken Star by Emily R. King has us SHOOKETH! Time is tested and a revenge is in the air as Everley Donovan sets out to kill the man who assassinated her family. Will this highly anticipated June 2019 release find it’s way on our Shelf? Why is Lauren Ezzo such a good narrator? Will Brad ever learn how to tell the difference between the big hand and the little hand on a clock? All these questions will be answered in today’s episode. Read More: https://audioshelf.me/episodes/before-the-broken-star-emily-r-king * Get it on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2IjWyii * Get it on Audible: https://amzn.to/2GmQDHa * Support Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AudioShelf * Subscribe to Our BookTube!: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBUWIC_lMJI4a1e6KmfwIxQ

Have you ever been a part of a book club? What has worked? What hasn’t worked? Tell us. We want to know! Join Britney and Brad as they talk about the world of book clubs, as well as AudioShelf becoming the next great book club experience YOU can take part of! Read More: https://audioshelf.me/episodes/audioshelf-talks-book-club-2019 * Support Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AudioShelf * Subscribe to Our BookTube!: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBUWIC_lMJI4a1e6KmfwIxQ

In this episode, Britney and Brad review Grim Lovelies, a novel written by Megan Shepherd that gives a whole new meaning to the question, “What’s your spirit animal?” Does this book live up to it’s media hype? Or does AudioShelf shove this Parisian tale off the Eiffel Tower? Read More: https://audioshelf.me/episodes/grim-lovelies-megan-shepherd * Get it on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2WTdks0 * Get it on Audible: https://amzn.to/2D0FhXi * Support Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AudioShelf * Subscribe to Our BookTube!: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBUWIC_lMJI4a1e6KmfwIxQ

Books for gifts—what is this world coming to? Do you like to receive books as gifts from others? What about giving books as gifts? Find out if Britney and Brad are book gift givers in this brand new episode of AudioShelf! Read More: https://audioshelf.me/episodes/audioshelf-talks-books-as-gifts-holiday * Support Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AudioShelf * Subscribe to Our BookTube!: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBUWIC_lMJI4a1e6KmfwIxQ

Thank you for being a friend, Spectrum Audiobooks. We recently received a free copy of The Guardian by Sara Mack in exchange for an honest review. This novel tells the story of a young woman stricken with grief who begins to see and speak to her recently deceased boyfriend. Will AudioShelf keep this audiobook in limbo or will they send it through to the high holy land...of the shelf? Find out on today’s sponsored episode. Thank you again Spectrum Audiobooks for supplying us with this copy of Guardian by Sara Mack in exchange for an honest review Read More: https://audioshelf.me/episodes/guardian-by-sara-mack-spectrum-audiobooks * Get it on Audible: https://amzn.to/2V7LxDF * Support Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AudioShelf * Subscribe to Our BookTube!: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBUWIC_lMJI4a1e6KmfwIxQ

Behind every great bookish podcast, there is an author that inspires great discussion based off of the books they write. Today, AudioShelf is shining a giant spotlight on Danielle Paige. She’s not only the author of the Dorothy Must Die series, Stealing Snow, and her new upcoming release Mera: Tidebreaker, Danielle Paige is also a dear friend of AudioShelf’s and we can’t wait for our listeners to hear how much we adore Ms. Paige. Read More: https://audioshelf.me/episodes/author-spotlight-danielle-paige-2019 * Get it on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2WmoViW * Support Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AudioShelf * Visit Website: http://daniellepaigebooks.com/ * Subscribe to Our BookTube!: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBUWIC_lMJI4a1e6KmfwIxQ