By Her Shelf

Today's guest is Tekira Briscoe. Tekira is a wife, homeschooling mom, and talented poet who recently published her debut poetry collection, Sown in Light. Sown in Light is a captivating collection of poems, stories and experiences that paved the way of Tekira's spiritual journey. In this episode, Tekira and I discuss her rule for books with TV or movie adaptations, how celebrity memoirs are like testimony service, why Tekira's bookshelves don't have books, and of course, Sown in Light. Sit back with your favorite fall beverage and enjoy this conversation with debut author Tekira Briscoe on her poetry collection Sown in Light. Today's episode is sponsored by the By Her Shelf Reading Challenge. Receive your free copy when you sign up for the newsletter at this link: https://mailchi.mp/b12068d5e83d/reading-challenge

This week's episode of By Her Shelf is sponsored by the By Her Shelf Reading Challenge. You can get your free copy of this challenge by signing up for the By Her Shelf Newsletter at https://mailchi.mp/b12068d5e83d/reading-challenge. Today we are talking all things fall reading: highly anticipated celebrity memoirs and blockbuster fiction as well as encouragement to dig into your TBR and read the not-so-shiny-and-new books there. I hope this episode inspires you to fall in love with reading again this season. Books mentioned in this episode The Woman in Me by Britney Spears Worthy by Jada Pinkett Smith Thicker than Water by Kerry Washington My Name is Barbra by Barbra Streisand Touched by Walter Mosley Fourth Wing and Iron Flame by Rebacca Yarros Professional Troublemaker: The Fear-Fighter Manual by Luvvie Ajayi Jones Rhythm & Muse by India Hill Brown

Which of the many words/attributes that could be used to describe you do you most identify with? What would happen if you realized something you thought defined you went against what you now believe is true? Tune in to hear how one author wrestles with redefining herself in one of my favorite reads of 2021. This was first published as a video for a 75 Live Challenge in January 2023

Welcome to the first episode of Behind the Shelf, where I (and sometimes a guest!) discuss issues of importance to our reading lives. Today I'm discussing review bombing, a practice that not only can hurt a book's sales, but can get it pulled from the publication schedule altogether. Have strong opinions on review bombing? Email me at byhershelf@gmail.com. I will feature responses on the next Behind the Shelf episode.

Welcome to season to of the By Her Shelf Podcast! Today, I have the pleasure of introducing you to Dr. Edward James Hears by HIS shelf. Dr. Hearns is a husband, father, pastor, bible college president, nursing home administrator, and most importantly, a child of God and servant of the Most High. He has written several books including Cracking the Relationship Code, Under New Management, and his most recent release Once An Addict: the Unspoken Truth about Addiction. He lives in Clarksville, Tennessee with his wife, Vanessa, and their two sons, Obed and Elijah (his daughter might also be familiar to listeners :-) ). In this episode, we discuss the benefits of hiring a writing coach to help you tell your story, the importance of a relatable story in non-fiction, deliverance from addiction, and much more. Trigger warning: addiction and suicide are discussed in this episode.

Welcome back! In this season 2 mini trailer, I introduce the TWO new episodes premiering today. I hope you enjoy this introduction to a new season of more books worth reading and people worth following

Today we are getting to know author Ericka Andersen by her shelf. Ericka is also a freelance writer, podcaster, and mom of two living in Indianapolis, Indiana, with her husband Rick. In this episode, Ericka and I chat about how she came to write her husband’s memoir for her debut, what led to her latest book, Reason to Return: Why Women Need the Church and the Church Needs Women, how the local church can support women, signs of a healthy church, and I help Ericka through the existential dread of trying to choose a book someone could read to learn more about her. I think you will discover many reasons to follow Ericka in this episode. I hope you enjoy it. Books Summer Sisters by Judy Blume Appetites by Caroline Knapp Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty By Bread Alone: A Baker's Reflections on Hunger, Loneliness, and the Goodness of God by Kendall Vanderslice Leaving Cloud 9: The True Story of A Life Resurrected from the Ashes of Poverty, Trauma, and Mental Illness by Ericka Andersen Reason to Return: Why Women

Listeners, you are in for a special treat today as we get to know author and food theologist Kendall Vanderslice by her shelf. In today’s episode, I get the opportunity to chat with Kendall about what food theology is and how she shares it with other through her business, Edible Theology, as well as how God draws her by her stomach, her complicated relationship to bread, and how rituals of fasting and feasting work together for those who observe them. You’re also going to want to hear how Kendall was incentivized to read through prizes and the two books you could read to get to know Kendall better. Kendall’s new book, By Bread Alone: A Baker's Reflections on Hunger, Longing, and the Goodness of God, releases today, February 28, 2023. If you enjoy this conversation and want to hear more, grab a copy of this beautiful book. You can follow Kendall on instagram @knvslice, listen to her podcast, Kitchen Meditations, connect with her business the Edible Theology Project or peruse her personal website, kendallvand

Today, we are getting to know Alicia Cook By Her Shelf! Alicia and I chat about: Her viral poem, Sorry I Haven't Texted You Back Her commencement address at her alma mater, Georgian Court University The book she thinks every creative (and those who love them) should read. Please check out the show notes for links later today!

In today's podcast episode, we get to know spoken word artist and author Jasmine Sims by her shelf. We chat about: -Her poetry collection, Done Being Strong -The difference between spoken word poetry and written poetry -Strength as identity and "not something we can take off and put on as necessary" -Why "one's survival and success is dependent on one's ability to be most like water." Check out the show notes for today's episode on my blog at https://byhershelfmedia.com/done-being-strong-with-jasmine-sims/.

The By Her Shelf Podcast is BACK! Today I have the pleasure of introducing you to Kim Patton, author, mom to 2 adorable daughters, and host of the podcast Book Therapy. In today's episode, Kim and I chat about why she prefers non-fiction over fiction, what books she loves reading with her daughters, and how she uses reading as a coping mechanism along with confronting deep emotions. If Kim is one of your bookish kindred spirits, check out her podcast, Book Therapy with Kim Patton.

Today's episode is a very special one. Today I'm sharing the title, description, and heart behind my upcoming bible study, Altered: Redefining Womanhood Through 10 Encounters with Christ. Friends, I'm so excited for this book to be on shelves and discussed in bible studies. Hopefully this episode will get you just as pumped to have it in your hands. You can find out more about Altered on my website, www.byhershelfmedia.com

Today is our epic finale to the 12 Books of Christmas 2020. This book was my introduction to an author I’ve wanted to read for some time. Book 12 is based on the author’s personal experience and the R. Kelly scandal. It involves a young black woman who aspires to be a singer, and someone she meets who could possibly make her dream come true. But their meeting has devastating consequences for both of them. Think you know which book I'm featuring today? Tune in to see if you're correct, and possibly add this New York Times Bestseller to your TBR pile.

Book 11 is a rerelease from one of my favorite authors. It’s a romance with fantasy elements that centers around a guardian angel who’s desperately trying to right her wrongs and bring a hero home. Think you know which book I'm featuring today? Tune in to see if you're correct, and possibly add this fantasy laced romance to your TBR pile.

Book 10 is a literary fiction novel and my introduction to a well-known, award-winning African American author. She’s well known for her memoir, but book 10 is a split narrative. It centers around a sixteen-year old’s coming of age party and the custom-made dress she wears—a dress designed for her mother that her mother never got to wear. Think you know which book I'm featuring today? Tune in to see if you're correct, and possibly add this lush literary fiction novel to your TBR pile.

Book 9 is an inspirational second chance romance by an award-winning author in the genre. It involves an Amish woman harboring a tragic secret, and the man she left behind. Think you know which book I'm featuring today? Tune in to see if you're correct, and possibly add this Amish inspirational romance to your TBR pile.

Book 8 is a memoir looking at different aspects of hope written by a fellow Hope*Writer. Hope*Writers is an online community for writers of hope. This book tells the story of the author’s personal journey with hope in difficult situations. Think you know which book I'm featuring today? Tune in to see if you're correct, and possibly add this beautiful memoir to your TBR pile.

Book 7 is a debut Middle Grade novel authored by someone I follow on Instagram. It centers around a young girl who stumbles upon an abandoned graveyard, and the spirit that attaches itself to her. Think you know what book I'm reviewing today? Tune in to see if you're correct and possibly add this stunning debut to your TBR pile.

Today, we're getting to know Cindy LaFavre Yorks by her shelf. Cindy LaFavre Yorks is an award-winning writer whose articles have appeared in hundreds of magazines and newspapers, including the LA Times, New York Daily News, Chicago Tribune and People Magazine. After decades of covering celebrities, fashion and the red carpet circuit, she traded in her stilettos for sandals and entered her own side door of special needs parenting. Married to husband Ben for 35 years, she is now the empty nested mother to two sons and lives in Orange County, California. The Side Door: Welcoming God's Divine Detours is the first in Cindy's trilogy of devotion books. Connect with her at www.cindyyorks.com. In this episode, Cindy and I chat about: Why movie versions of books often disappoint readers Marie Kondo for book lovers Binge reading Why being in a room with these two authors would be her version of Dante's Inferno. **Since recording this episode, Cindy has released the other two books in her Door Trilogy. The Trap

Book 6 is a memoir by an author I interviewed on this podcast. We talked about this book's interesting structure/framework. Although I interviewed her over a year ago, I didn't finish her book until this year, and I'm kicking myself for not finishing it sooner? Think you know which book I'm discussing today? Tune in to find out if you're right. You might find another book to add to your towering TBR pile.