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Sarah's Bookshelves Live is a bi-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 th... more

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In Episode 219, Sarah talks with author T Kira Madden about her debut novel, Whidbey. A dark, atmospheric story that explores the long reach of violence and the lack of recourse many victims face, Whidbey tackles difficult themes including sexual abu... more

In Episode 218, Sarah chats with Enneagram author, speaker, and podcaster Sarajane Case about Reading Through the Enneagram. After a brief introduction to the Enneagram and how it differs from other personality systems, they dive into how Enneagram t... more

In Episode 217, Sarah chats with author Christine Kuehn about her memoir, Family of Spies, and the thirty-year journey that led her to uncover a long-buried family secret. Christine shares how the story first entered her life, the decades-long resear... more

Episode 216 continues the Best of… series with a deep dive into the horror genre. Meredith Monday Schwartz of the Currently Reading podcast joins the show to discuss her all-time Top Ten favorite horror books, along with a few buzzy titles that didn'... more

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Recent Guests

Sarajane Case
Certified enneagram teacher and author of The Honest Enneagram
Enneagram and Coffee
Episode: Reading Through the Enneagram with Sarajane Case (Author of The Honest Enneagram) | Ep. 218
Christine Kuehn
Author of Family of Spies
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Episode: Christine Kuehn (Author of Family of Spies) | Ep. 217
Meredith Monday Schwartz
Host of the Currently Reading Podcast and a horror enthusiast
Currently Reading Podcast
Episode: Best of Horror with Meredith Monday Schwartz (Currently Reading) | Ep. 216
Catherine Gilmore
Book blogger and guest from Gilmore Guide to Books
Gilmore Guide to Books
Episode: The Best Backlist We Read in 2025 with Catherine Gilmore | Ep. 215
Laura McGrath
Writer, literary historian, and data scientist.
Assistant Professor at Temple University
Episode: State of the Publishing Industry in 2025 with Laura McGrath, Author of the textCrunch Substack (Ep. 210)
Elizabeth Barnhill
Book buyer at Fabled Bookshop and a frequent contributor to the topic of narrative nonfiction.
Fabled Bookshop
Episode: Ep. 208: Best of Narrative Nonfiction with Elizabeth Barnhill of Fabled Bookshop (@FabledBookshop)
Regina Black
Author of August Lane, former litigator, and law school administrator.
Episode: Ep. 207: Regina Black (Author of August Lane)
Gayle Weiswasser
Co-owner of Wonderland Books
Wonderland Books
Episode: Ep. 203: An Indie Bookstore's First Year with Gayle Weiswasser (Co-Founder of Wonderland Books)
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

Host

Sarah Dickinson
Host of Sarah's Bookshelves Live

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 943 ratings
  • My favorite bookish podcast

    This one is a joy to listen to. The reviews are very honest. You won’t find a lot of unrelated chit chat here. I especially enjoy the episodes with Catherine. I’ve discovered so many titles and authors that I never would have found on my own.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Retired tinknocker
    United States2 months ago
  • One of the best

    I find Sarah’s Bookshelves Live to be original and engaging without some of the annoyances of many podcasts.

    The podcast is well-edited and Sarah and her co-hosts stick to books without a ton of superfluous chit chat. They are quite forthright in their opinions, with which I often disagree, but I enjoy the counterpoints. They don’t recommend the same 20 books everyone else is discussing.

    They also are super-careful not to allow any spoilers.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Amesiowa
    United States3 months ago
  • 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 States7 months 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 States9 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 Statesa year ago

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Listeners praise the concise, spoiler-conscious format and strong book recommendations.
Frequent patrons highlight honesty and trusted recommendations, with occasional criticisms about the breadth of titles.
Listeners appreciate absence of chitchat, focus on books, and helpful previews for NetGalley/library requests.
Praise for thoughtful interview style and diverse guest mix, with balanced opinions.
Positive feedback on variety of genres and depth of discussion; some critics wish for broader book choices.

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#223
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Ep. 208: Best of Narrative Nonfiction with Elizabeth Barnhill of Fabled Bookshop (@FabledBookshop)
Q: Any subgenres that do not work for you?
Well, very rarely do celebrity memoirs work for me because I really don't care. So that's not the fault of the celebrity. It's just not my thing.
Ep. 208: Best of Narrative Nonfiction with Elizabeth Barnhill of Fabled Bookshop (@FabledBookshop)
Q: Tell us about your background with Narrative Nonfiction.
I've always loved just interesting stories from real people and loved history as a kid, as a student. I really probably should have majored in history.
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.

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What is Sarah's Bookshelves Live about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on candid book conversations, blending author interviews with thoughtful recommendations and book-focused analysis. Across episodes, the hosts explore 2 old loves, 2 newer picks, and a few provocative opinions about books they don't love, while highlighting 1 upcoming release they're excited about. Guests range from authors and publishers to booksellers and bloggers, with a strong emphasis on diverse genres (romance, narrative nonfiction, horror, literary fiction) and publishing industry insights. The format tends to be crisp and spoiler-conscious, valuing clear takes, fresh recommendations, and behind-the-scenes glimpses into writing, editing, and getting books into readers' hands. Notably, the show regularly features bac... more

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1. Sarajane Case
2. Christine Kuehn
3. Meredith Monday Schwartz
4. Catherine Gilmore
5. Laura McGrath
6. Elizabeth Barnhill
7. Regina Black
8. Gayle Weiswasser

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