Another Book on the Shelf

In Episode 138, Gen and Jette discuss the graphic novel Flung Out of Space by Grace Ellis and Hannah Templer. It reimagines the life of author Patricia Highsmith and the inspiration for her classic lesbian novel The Price of Salt.
Show Notes
We've begun a bit of a tradition of reading a graphic novel as our second episode of the year, and we're loving it. It's especially fun to talk about the illustrations alongside the writing.
It was fascinating to learn more about Patricia Highsmith—both the good and the bad—and we'd love to learn more.
Did you catch the Paper Houses references? We're going to have many more coming when we read the follow up book, Pale Shadows, in early February.
Our next episode we'll be talking about The Twist of a Knife by Anthony Horowitz.
Don't forget to read along with our current book club pick, Her Majesty's Royal Coven by Juno Dawson. We'll be talking about that one first thing in March.
Other Books & Media Mentioned
Carol (2016 film)
May December (2023 film)
Highsmith: Her Secret Life (2004 film)
Strangers on a Train by Patricia Highsmith
The Price of Salt/Carol by Patricia Highsmith
The Talented Mr. Ripley by Patricia Highsmith

It's our first episode of 2024, and as usual we're kicking it off with last year's final book club book. In episode 137, we're talking about The Dangers of Smoking in Bed by Mariana Enriquez. It's a fantastically strange and creepy collection of short stories, so of course we loved it.
Show Notes
Neither of us knows enough about Argentinian history, so some of the sociopolitical context goes over our heads, but it's clear that the disappearances during Argentina's Dirty Wars have a significant influence on some of the stories.
Jette has never used a Ouija board. It seems to be one of those things that people are genuinely afraid to use. We don't need to accidentally conjure malevolent spirits! (Power to the teenage girls who are trying to though.)
Our next book club book is Jette's pick, and we're reading Her Majesty's Royal Coven by Juno Dawson. There's witches and gender stuff and the corruption of power. It sounds like it's going to be great. We'll be talking about that one in March.
We'll be back in two weeks with a graphic novel. It was TBD when we recorded, but we've since decided to read Flung Out of Space by Grace Ellis and Hannah Templer. It's a reimagining of real life author, Patricia Highsmith, and her inspiration for the classic lesbian novel, The Price of Salt.
Until next week, check out our latest blog post all about the thrillers you can cozy up with this winter and keep an eye out for Gen's round up of anticipated reads for 2024.
Other Books Mentioned
By Mariana Enriquez – Things We Lost in the Fire, Our Share of Night
Salt Slow by Julia Armfield
Lesser Known Monsters of the 21st Century by Kim Fu
Her Body and Other Parties by Carmen Maria Machado

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It's the end of the year, so it's time for our annual wrap-up episode! Join us as we chat about what we've been up to the last few months, how we did with our reading and writing goals this year, and what we have coming in the new year. We've got a few teasers in there to look out for!
Show Notes
Obviously one of our most hotly anticipated 2024 episodes is the sequel to Paper Houses. We'll be talking about Pale Shadows early next year.
We both read a lot of horror and queer lit this year.
Our first episode in January will be Gen's book club pick, The Dangers of Smoking in Bed by Mariana Enriquez. We're ready for some weird short stories, so grab your copy and read along over the holidays!
Books Mentioned
Little Weirds by Jenny Slate
Pluralities by Avi Silver
The Cabin at the End of the World by Paul Tremblay
Mother, Nature by Jedidiah Jenkins
Grimoire Girl by Hilarie Burton Morgan
The House Across the Lake by Riley Sager
You're on an Airplane by Parker Posey
Leslie F*cking Jones by Leslie Jones
Defending Jacob by William Landay
Season of the Bruja by Sara Soler and Aaron Duran
Yoga For Witches by Sarah Robinson
Luna by Tamara Driessen
The Photographer's Playbook
Our Wives Under the Sea by Julia Armfield
Eyes Guts Throat Bones by Moira Fowley
Her Body and Other Parties by Carmen Maria Machado
Certain Dark Things by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Salt Slow by Julia Armfield
A Shot in the Dark by Victoria Lee
Beneath the Sugar Sky by Seanan McGuire
In an Absent Dream by Seanan McGuire

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In Episode 135, it's time for our annual FUJK book selection.
Once upon a time, before a certain author who wrote a book about a certain boy wizard revealed herself to be a piece of trash, we had begun working out way through the series. Now we choose a queer trans author to read instead!
This year we're reading Pluralities by Avi Silver. We absolutely loved it! Prepare for some obsessed rambles. This was definitely a favourite!
Show Notes
We've read so many good books for this series! See below for the full list.
You may recognize Avi Silver from Episode 42 about The Shale Project. We read Silver's book Two Dark Moons and Sienna Tristen's The Heretic's Guide to Homecoming.
In our next episode we're wrapping up 2024 (HOW?!). Join us for a chat about our favourite books and episodes of the year, and some of our reading and writing goals for the new year.
Other FUJK Episodes
57: Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas
83: A Lesson in Vengeance by Victoria Lee
109: Pet by Akwaeke Emezi ⁠
Other Books Mentioned
The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet by Becky Chambers
Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
How Far the Light Reaches by Sabrina Imbler
A Shot in the Dark by Victoria Lee

In Episode 134, it's the re-return of podcast fave Jedidiah Jenkins. We're talking about Jenkins' latest book Mother, Nature, about a road trip he takes with his mother and their relationship.
Show Notes
This is Jenkins' third book and our third episode about one his books (yes, we've done all of them). I think that officially makes him our most revisited author!
Are we going to have to do a cult book soon?
Jedidiah and his mom listen to some really interesting sounding podcasts on their trip, including ones about DB Cooper, the feral pigs tweet, and cult leader Sherry Shriner.
We've got an eye any future Jedidah Jenkins writing retreats.
Our next episode is our annual middle finger to JKR, and this time we're reading Pluralities by Avi Silver — another author we've read before! You might recognize them from our episode on The Shale Project.
Books, Authors and Episodes Mentioned
To Shake the Sleeping Self by Jedidiah Jenkins (Episode 12)
Like Streams to the Ocean by Jedidiah Jenkins (Episode 65)
These Violent Delights (Episode 69) & Our Violent Ends (Episode 86) by Chloe Gong
The Rural Diaries (Episode 46) & Grimoire Girl (Episode 133) by Hilarie Burton Morgan
The Unraveling of Cassidy Holmes (Episode 60) & Hayley Alrdrige is Still Here (Episode 114) by Elissa R. Sloan
Autopsy of a Boring Wife (Episode 20) & A Boring Wife Settles the Score (Episode 70) by Marie-Renée Lavoie
Paper Houses (Episode 26) by Domnique Fortier

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In Episode 133 Gen and Jette revisit one of their favourite authors, Hilarie Burton Morgan, and kick off Non Fiction November with Grimoire Girl. Burton's latest book combines personal stories with her tips and simple spells for creating your own personal grimoire.
Show Notes
We have allll the ideas and creative inspiration now. Like so many projects are brewing.
Some questions we got to consider while discussing this book include: What body of water do you most relate to? Which planet/celestial body is your favourite?
We need to visit Wethersfield Garden.
The Rural Diaries by Hilarie Burton Morgan is still our top episode ever. Will Grimoire Girl beat that?
If you're not quite ready to create your own oracle deck, check out The Tessera Oracle.
For some essay writing ideas check out Summer Brennan's Essay Camp on Substack.
Our next episode we'll be re-revisiting another podcast favourite, Jedidiah Jenkins. We'll be talking abouy his latest book Mother, Nature.
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In Episode 132, Gen and Jette tackle a horror novel with The Cabin at the End of the World by Paul Tremblay. It had a moment that shocked both of us and definitely gave us lots to talk about.
Show Notes
We're officially in our fifth season of the podcast!
Gen has a theory that the horror genre is like country music. Listen to the end of the episode to find out why.
The movie adaptation with M. Night Shyamalan is called Knock at the Cabin and has a few changes to the books that we talk about.
Spoilers abound in this episode, for both the book and the movie, even though neither of us has seen it.
Will we watch the movie? Undecided.
In keeping with the spooky theme, but on a completely different note, we'll be discussing Grimoire Girl by Hilarie Burton Morgan in our next episode.
Other Books and Media Mentioned
The Silence of the Lambs
Riley Sager
The Exorcist
Saw
Funny Games
Stephen King
Our Wives Under the Sea by Julia Armfield
Certain Dark Things by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Her Body and Other Parties by Carmen Maria Machado
Eyes Throat Guts Bones by Moïra Fowley
Other Books by Paul Tremblay
Survivor Song
A Head Full of Ghosts

Episode 131 is an anniversary hangout. We're celebrating 5 years of Another Book on the Shelf. 5 years of great books, great discussions, and amazing listeners! We can't wait to bring you another 5 more!

Show Notes

We're actually going places out in the world now and it's very exciting.

Check out Gen's cookie website Honeybee Cookie Co. and get your Christmas orders in!

Our next episode we're sticking with the creepy October theme and reading The Cabin at the End of the World by Paul Tremblay just in time for Halloween.

Don't forget to read along with our current book club selection, Grimoire Girl by Hilarie Burton Morgan.

Books Mentioned

The All + Flesh by Brandi Bird

Gotham Academy, Volume 2: Calamity by Becky Cloonan, Brenden Fletcher, Karl Kerschl, and Mingjue Helen Chen 

Bear by Marian Engel

Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Volume 1 by Jordie Bellaire and Dan Mora

The Silence of the Lambs by Thomas Harris

You're On and Airplane by Parker Posey

What Draws Us Near (published by Little Ghosts Books)

The House Across the Lake by Riley Sager

Tombs by Junji Ito Still

A Mind Spread Out on the Ground by Alicia Elliott

The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston

How Far the Light Reaches by Sabrina Imbler

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In our latest instalment of Page to Screen, Gen and Jette talk about The Silence of the Lambs. We had a great time talking about the classic film and the novel by Thomas Harris to kick off spooky season. It's easy to see why Hannibal Lecter has captivated people! We're not saying we like him necessarily, but he's definitely fun to read about (and watch!)
Show Notes
The Silence of the Lambs film is one of only three to have won all five major awards at the Oscars: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Actor for Anthony Hopkins, and Best Actress for Jodie Foster.
The film is also the only horror film to have won Best Picture.
We're both ready to dive deep into the Hannibal Lecter canon, including all the books, films, and tv adaptations.
In our next episode we'll be celebrating our fifth (!!!) anniversary of the podcast!
Other Books & Screen Adaptations in the Hannibal Series
Red Dragon by Thomas Harris
Hannibal by Thomas Harris
Hannibal Rising by Thomas Harris
Hannibal (2001 film)
Red Dragon (2002 film)
Hannibal Rising (2007 film)
Hannibal (2013-2015 tv show)

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In Episode 129, Gen and Jette dive into "the most controversial Canadian novel" ever written. A woman goes to work in Northern Ontario and begins a relationship with a bear. Spoiler in 2023, it wasn't that wild. Or was it?

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