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Sarah’s Bookshelves Live is a weekly show featuring real talk about books and book recommendations from a featured guest. Each week, Sarah of the blog Sarah’s Bookshelves will talk with her guest about: - 2 OLD BOOKS THEY LOVE - 2 NEW BOOKS THEY LOVE - 1 BOOK THEY DON’T LOVE - AND 1 NEW RELEASE THEY’RE EXCITED ABOUT I’m getting real about all things books and serving you up a bit of snark on the s... more

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In Episode 207, Sarah chats with author Regina Black about her newest novel, August Lane. A second-chance romance about two people healing from trauma, August Lane is set in Arcadia, Arkansas, with themes of family, generational scars, and a unique t... more

Please listen to the accompanying (less than 4 minute) episode for an important update about the Sarah's Bookshelves Live podcast.

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For Episode 206, fellow podcaster Jason Blitman, host of the Gays Reading podcast, joins Sarah to go behind the scenes of producing book festivals. They talk about how he came to reading later in his life and how his journey as a reader led him to hi... more

Welcome to the Fall 2025 Book Preview with Catherine of Gilmore Guide to Books!  

Today, Catherine and Sarah share 14 of their most anticipated books releasing from mid-August through December.

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Recent Guests

Regina Black
Author of August Lane, former litigator, and law school administrator.
Episode: Ep. 207: Regina Black (Author of August Lane)
Lidija Hilje
Croatian novelist and certified book coach
Author of Slanting Towards the Sea
Episode: Ep. 201: Lidija Hilje (Author of Slanting Towards the Sea) + Book Recommendations
Anderson McKean
Book buyer and publicity manager at Page & Palette
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Episode: Ep. 198: Best of Thrillers with Anderson McKean of Page & Palette (@PagePalette)
Susie London
Co-host of the Summer Reading Special and book enthusiast from Novel Visits
Novel Visits
Episode: Ep. 195: 2025 Summer Reading Special with Susie (@NovelVisits)
Clare Leslie Hall
A novelist and journalist who lives in Dorset, England; author of 'Broken Country'.
Author
Episode: Ep. 193: Clare Leslie Hall (Author of Broken Country) + Book Recommendations
Georgia Hunter
Author of One Good Thing and We Were the Lucky Ones
Episode: Ep. 190: Behind the Scenes of a Book-to-Screen Adaptation with Georgia Hunter (Author of One Good Thing) + Book Recommendations
Karen Thompson Walker
Author of two previous novels, including The Age of Miracles and The Dreamers
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Episode: Ep. 189: Karen Thompson Walker (Author of The Strange Case of Jane O.) + Book Recommendations
Chrissie Whitley
Chief of Operations and avid fantasy reader
Sarah's Bookshelves
Episode: Ep. 188: Best of Fantasy with Chrissie (@ChrissieWhitley)
Kathleen Schmidt
Well-respected voice in book publishing with in-depth experience in public relations, literary agenting, and acquisitions editing.
Kathleen Schmidt Public Relations
Episode: Ep. 187: State of the Publishing Industry in 2024 with Kathleen Schmidt of the Publishing Confidential Substack

Host

Sarah Dickinson
Host of a show that features candid discussions about books with insightful guest perspectives and a touch of humor.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 921 ratings
  • The source of my never ending TBR

    So much on my TBR is from books mentioned on this podcast. My tastes actually align more with Susie and Catherine’s than Sarah’s, so glad they are on the show

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Paria H.
    United Statesa month ago
  • Sarah’s Bookshelves Lives is one of the best bookish podcasts.

    One of my FAVORITE podcasts! I loved your episode with Anderson from Page and Pallette. Hope she is a repeat guest.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JParrish76
    United States4 months ago
  • Best book podcast

    I love this podcast. Sarah usually recommends books that I end up loving. She’s one of my most trusted rec sources.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JaM1622
    United States6 months ago
  • DNF Queen

    I’ve listened to this podcast for a long time and was a Patreon for a while as well. I used to really love the author interviews but it seems as though she’s cut way back on those per a Patreon survey saying people didn’t like those episodes? While I like the format of the show the host is not very well read, DNF’s so many books (once saying she DNF’d a book after 2 pages lol), has a very small wheelhouse, and just seems so clueless. So many of the same books are talked about over and over and o... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    hnoel78
    United States9 months ago
  • Great overall book podcast

    Truly this podcast is the best I’ve ever listened too. The varying reading tastes of all three hosts is a perfect mix for a wide variety of readers. I enjoy all of the extras that Patreon members receive. But if you’re just a non-paying member you also get a wealth of recommendations. I can’t say enough good things about this podcast and what it’s done for my reading life.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Erindoubler
    United States9 months ago

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Participants feel a sense of connection through shared literary experiences, enriching their reading journeys.
The host's snarky humor adds a unique flavor to the book conversations, making them entertaining and relatable.
The chemistry between the host and guests is frequently praised for making the episodes engaging and enjoyable.
Some feedback suggests a desire for greater diversity in book recommendations, while many listeners commend the overall selection and insight offered.
Listeners appreciate the authentic, no-holds-barred discussions about both beloved and underwhelming books.

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Ep. 207: Regina Black (Author of August Lane)
Q: How do you feel about sticking tightly to romance genre tropes?
Regina states she loves tropes as narrative tools but believes in creating stories that feel unique and compelling, rather than conforming strictly to tropes.
Ep. 207: Regina Black (Author of August Lane)
Q: How did you get into writing romance novels on top of your day job as a law school administrator?
Regina shares her lifelong passion for reading romance novels, noting that she has been writing since a young age, but only thought about publishing during the pandemic when she revised an old idea.
Ep. 206: Behind the Scenes of Book Festivals & Author Interviews with Jason Blitman (Host of the Gays Reading Podcast)
Q: Where do you see the podcast and the brand in five years?
I am a planner but also believe in organic evolution. I focus on sea changes in my creative instincts and execute them as they come.
Ep. 206: Behind the Scenes of Book Festivals & Author Interviews with Jason Blitman (Host of the Gays Reading Podcast)
Q: What do you think Sarah from 2019 would say to Sarah today?
She would say to remember why you started this for the love of the game, even when it gets frustrating, and retain the passion for it.
Ep. 206: Behind the Scenes of Book Festivals & Author Interviews with Jason Blitman (Host of the Gays Reading Podcast)
Q: Can you tell us a little bit about Gays Reading, how it got started? Your tagline is 'a podcast for everyone'. How did you come up with that?
Gays Reading started when I realized there was no podcast by the arts department I worked for, and I wanted to merge what I loved about interviewing authors with my experiences.

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1. Regina Black
2. Lidija Hilje
3. Anderson McKean
4. Susie London
5. Clare Leslie Hall
6. Georgia Hunter
7. Karen Thompson Walker
8. Chrissie Whitley

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