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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.

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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 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

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 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 [email protected]. I will feature responses on the next Behind the Shelf episode.

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 Need the Church and the Church Needs Women by Ericka Andersen

Church Forsaken: Practicing Presence in Neglected Neighborhoods by Jonathan Brooks

The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner

Push Off From Here: Nine Essential Truths to Get You Through Sobriety (and Everything Else) by Laura McKowen

Risen Motherhood: Gospel Hope for Everyday Moments by Emily Jensen and Laura Wilfer

Ericka’s Instagram: ericka_andersen

Ericka’s Website: www.erickaandersen.com

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, kendallvanderslice.com

Books we discuss:

The Supper of the Lamb: A Culinary Reflection by Robert Farar Capon https://amzn.to/3Y6pVXV

Take This Bread: A Radical Conversion by Sara Miles https://amzn.to/3Y7BBcZ

We Will Feast: Rethinking Dinner, Worship, and the Community of God by Kendall Vanderslice https://amzn.to/3Sxqn09

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/.