By Her Shelf

Welcome to Day 12 of the 12 Books of Christmas Series on the By Her Shelf Podcast! I've been sharing the books that impacted me the most this year with you for 11 days straight, but today's episode is a little different.

Today, I'm sharing the books listeners and fellow readers said impacted them the most this year. I also share how I did on my reading goals and what you can expect from By Her Shelf in the new year. I hope you enjoy this reading wrap up post, and have a happy holiday season with your family. Until next year, I'm wishing you more people worth following, but more importantly, more books worth reading!

Welcome to Day 11 of the 12 Books of Christmas Series on the By Her Shelf Podcast! I'm posting a short episode each day featuring one book that's impacted me this year.

In this episode, I do something a little different from the previous 10 and share the books I still haven't finished, the book I still haven't started, and the books I'm having major FOMO over. I invite you to tell me what I should read (or finish) before the new year and tell you how your most impactful books of 2019 can be featured on the last episode of the series.

Welcome to Day 10 of the 12 Books of Christmas Series on the By Her Shelf Podcast! I'm posting a short episode each day featuring one book that's impacted me this year.

In this episode, I share about a book of poetry written by an author you likely haven't read. The poems in this collection met me at a time when I needed them, and I can't wait to tell you about them! This episode is a little different from the previous ones, but in a way I hope you'll enjoy! Here's to making Book 10 famous!

Welcome to Day 9 of the 12 Books of Christmas Series on the By Her Shelf Podcast! I'm posting a short episode each day featuring one book that's impacted me this year.

In this episode, I share about a book written by someone who used to run a big Christian women's conference that looks at an aspect of faith we don't always consider. This book met me in a really difficult season and helped to shift my perspective and grow my understanding of faith at a critical point in my life. I hope you enjoy my review of Book 9!

Welcome to Day 8 of the 12 Books of Christmas Series on the By Her Shelf Podcast! I'm posting a short episode each day featuring one book that's impacted me this year.

In this episode, I share about a book on one of my favorite pastimes, featuring essays about some of my heroes that are written by some of my other heroes. This anthology features some of the best writers writing today, and the combination of these amazing voices creates a literary gumbo I truly savored. I hope you enjoy my review of Book 8!

Welcome to Day 7 of the 12 Books of Christmas Series on the By Her Shelf Podcast! I'm posting a short episode each day featuring one book that's impacted me this year.

In this episode, I share about a book written by a master in their genre writing under a pseudonym about a character who makes a tragic mistake and must deal with the consequences. The hallmarks of this author's books--realistic characters and dialogue--paired with a ticking clock kept me turning the pages. I hope you enjoy my review of Book 7!

Welcome to Day 6 of the 12 Books of Christmas Series on the By Her Shelf Podcast! I can't believe we're halfway through this series! I'm posting a short episode each day featuring one book that's impacted me this year.

In this episode, I share about a book by an author I know through social media and writing groups. This book, published by a publisher who puts out happy endings monthly, is centered around a young girl who's having trouble adjusting, but loves books, and one bookstore in particular. This charming and heartwarming story set in a small town with a big heart will tug on yours. I hope you enjoy my review of Book 6!

Welcome to Day 5 of the 12 Books of Christmas Series on the By Her Shelf Podcast! I'm posting a short episode each day featuring one book that's impacted me this year.

In this episode, I share about a book centered around a controversial topic by an author known for choosing current events and hot button issues in their fiction. This book is told from multiple points of view chronologically backwards. The author's attempt at a balanced portrayal of a divisive issue is beautifully written if not perfectly executed, and the unique structure is surprisingly compelling given the story being told. I hope you enjoy my review of Book 5!

Welcome to Day 4 of the 12 Books of Christmas Series on the By Her Shelf Podcast! I'm posting a short episode each day featuring one book that's impacted me this year.

In this episode, I share about a memoir about how a chance discovery changed the life of an author who writes both fiction and non-fiction. The author's ability to cultivate intimacy and convey the immediacy of the events in this book, along with the beauty of the writing, makes this book a compelling read. I hope you enjoy my review of Book 4!

Welcome to Day 3 of the 12 Books of Christmas Series on the By Her Shelf Podcast! I'm posting a short episode each day featuring one book that's impacted me this year.

In this episode, I share about the latest book from one of my auto-buy authors that hit me in the feels. I watched this author fight for the words in this book as I followed her on Instagram, and received encouragement from episodes of her podcast. This non-fiction book is a must for anyone wrestling with unfulfilled desires/longings. I hope you enjoy this brief review of Book 3!