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Booklist's Shelf Care

Booklist's Shelf Care Podcast
Horror Literature
Readers' Advisory
Audiobooks
American Library Association
Fairy Tales
Why I Love Horror
Island Of Forgotten Gods
We Fell Apart
Is It Spring?
Reforma
Spanish Language Collection Development
Young Adult Horror Books
Cinderella
Beauty and the Beast
Middle Grade Horror Books
Library Programming
Summer Reading Programs
Summer Scares
AI Narration
Diversity In Horror

Where we talk all things readers’ advisory, collection development, reference, and other library-related bookish stuff, from your friends at Booklist. Want more? Is it even possible? Go to www.booklistonline.com/newsletters to discover the magic.

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Folks are probably well into planning for summer reading programs, so now is the perfect time to talk about Summer Scares! On this Episode of Shelf Care: The Podcast, host Susan Maguire talks to the folks involved. First, this year’s celebrity spokes... more

On this episode of Shelf Care: The Podcast, host Susan Maguire speaks to Seattle Public Library Reader Services Librarian Misha Stone about nerding out about reading, reading more (or at least reading more intentionally), and the thrill of the backli... more

It’s bigger than Santa, it’s bigger than the Super Bowl…it’s Editors’ Choice! The full list is a highlight of our December issue, but every winter, Booklist editors gather ‘round the podcast mic and share some of their favorites from the list. Prepar... more

Fairy tale retelling are having a moment, a moment that has extended for, like, millennia, but now the trend feels particularly hot. Host Susan Maguire sat down with librarian and Booklist reviewer Lucy Lockley about what’s behind the fanfare and som... more

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Recent Guests

Misha Stone
Reader Services Librarian at the Seattle Public Library
Seattle Public Library
Episode: Episode 47: Three Conversations about Reading
Heather Booth
Audio editor for Booklist
Booklist
Episode: Episode 47: Three Conversations about Reading
Donna Seaman
Editor-in-Chief and Adult Books Editor at Booklist
Booklist
Episode: Episode 47: Three Conversations about Reading
Lucy Lockley
Lead collection development librarian at St. Charles City County Library, Booklist reviewer
St. Charles City County Library
Episode: Episode 45: Once Upon a Fairy Tale Retelling
Heather Kostal
Art educator who plays audiobooks for her elementary students
Westmont School District
Episode: Episode 45: Once Upon a Fairy Tale Retelling
Ronny Khuri
Senior editor Books for Youth at Booklist
Booklist
Episode: Episode 45: Once Upon a Fairy Tale Retelling
Sara Martínez
Retired librarian from the Tulsa City County Library System and involved with Reforma, focusing on Latinx literature.
Reforma
Episode: Episode 44: A Tale of Two Sara(h)s
Sarah Hunter
Editor of Books for Youth and Graphic Novels, providing book recommendations and insights.
Episode: Episode 44: A Tale of Two Sara(h)s
Kendare Blake
Author of Anna Dressed in Blood, All These Bodies, Champion of Fate
Episode: Episode 41: Summer Scares 2025

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Susan Maguire
Host of discussions focusing on readers' advisory, collection development, and other book-related topics.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 11 ratings
  • Shelf care-I am hooked

    I recommend this series to all book lovers for fun and insightful discussion! It is equally excellent for those readers just looking for suggestions for light vacation reading. One site for all! Highly recommend!!

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    United States6 years ago

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Highly recommended for anyone interested in reading, library science, or diverse literary topics.
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Episode 47: Three Conversations about Reading
Q: Can you share some effective ways library workers can read more?
Library workers should consider buddy reads and engage with books that broaden their reading horizons, but also remember to explore backlist books and not solely focus on current trends.
Episode 47: Three Conversations about Reading
Q: What advice do you have for library workers who are feeling the pressure to keep up with trends?
It's important for library workers to not stress too much about getting through every page of a book; they can skim and read in ways that suit them personally.
Episode 42: Why I Love Horror
Q: Why do you love horror?
Spratford discusses her personal connection to horror, influenced by her upbringing and her fascination with the genre's emotional depth.
Episode 42: Why I Love Horror
Q: Can you talk about the origin story of this book? Why this collection? Why now?
Spratford explains that the idea originated from her blog, where she invites authors to share their love of horror, leading to an expanded collection of essays.

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