Sense of Shelf

By John Westley

My name is John Westley and I'm going to be talking to people about the books that left an impression on them. Their favorite book. An acclaimed novel that they dislike. A book that inspired them. A b... more

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The podcast currently has 42 episodes available.

Sense of Shelf episodes:

August 03, 2022 Graphic Novel Review - Death Deluxe Edition by Neil Gaiman
My first graphic novel review!! I discuss Death Deluxe Edition by Neil Gaiman. It is not a standalone story or volume in a series, but a compilation of stories featuring the Death character from his very popular The Sandman series.
You can purchase the book here to support independent bookshops and this podcast.
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18min
July 28, 2022 Banned Book Club - The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison
In the first episode of Banned Book Club I discuss this raw and beautiful story. I love Toni Morrison’s work. I give a brief review, not something I do often, and discuss why it has been banned, and why I disagree with banning books in general.
Shoutout to The Fandalorians for their promo at the beginning.
You can purchase The Bluest Eye here to support independent bookstores and this podcast.
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30min
July 18, 2022 Interview with author and publisher Stacy Padula.
I have the esteemed pleasure of talking with Stacy Padula. She is an author, publisher, and tutor. Stacy was named “Top Inspirational Author of the Year” for 2022 by the International Association of Top Professionals (New York, NY). In June of 2021, she was broadcast on the famous Reuters Building in Times Square as “Empowered Woman of the Year.” Her “Gripped” book series is currently being adapted for TV by Emmy-winning producer Mark Blutman. (from Stacy's website) Listen to a delightful conversation with someone I've known a long time and find her work at the links below.
Stacy Padula's website here
Stacy's publication house, Briley & Baxter Books here
Buy Part 1 of the Gripped series and start the series now! You can buy it here to support indie bookshops and this podcast, or using the links above to Stacy's websites.
You can also go to my Ko-fi page here and support the podcast buy subscribing, donating, or commissioning an episode!!
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49min
July 11, 2022 Interview With Debra Fredette, Author of My Refuge: Finding Peace and Strength in Uncertainty
I had the privilege of speaking with author Debra Fredette about her book My Refuge: Finding Peace and Strength in Uncertainty. A story about her missionary trip to Uganda in 2014 and how her faith, and specifically Psalm 91 helped her through her experience.
The website for the non-profit, Hear His Voice Uganda, that was started in part due to Debra's efforts can be found here
Debra's publisher is Briley & Baxter Publications and you can find them here
You can purchase the books through my affiliate link on Bookshop.org. This will help support this podcast and independent bookstores.
or on Barnes & Noble and Amazon
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37min
June 29, 2022 The Return Of The King with Ben Hunt and Ellie from The Enlightened Podcast.
Ben Hunt from The Enlightened Podcast joins me to discuss the final part of the LOTR trilogy, The Return of The King, and brings his great sometimes co-host Ellie. This was a lot of fun and more often than not I just sat back as a witness to their detailed debates.
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Shout out to my friends at the Two Idiots And A Dog podcast for their promo at the beginning of the episode. Go subscribe and follow their social medias!
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1h 19min
June 15, 2022 The Princess Bride with Mr. Richardson of The Fandalorians Podcast.
Join me as I talk with my special guest Mr Richardson from The Fandalorians Podcast. We talk about our mutual love of a great story and he shares his great experiences reading it to his students. Even if you are mostly dead, you will enjoy our talk as much as I did.
I also finally debut my book news segment.
Shout out to Cartoon Dumpster Dive podcast for their ad drop at the start of the show.
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1h 3min
June 10, 2022 The Pen Made Mightier By The Sword: J.R.R. Tolkien
In this installment of The Pen Made Mightier By the Sword, I discuss the incomparable J.R.R. Tolkien and the ways war influenced and inspired his works. My admiration for this man would reach from The Shire to The Undying Lands. So go on this brief adventure with me as we talk about the Father of High Fantasy.
Shout out to Wrestling World Podcast host @AustinBoyer25 for the drop at the start of the show.
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18min
May 25, 2022 State of The Pod
Just a little update. I had a little hiatus and wanted to just talk and catch up with you listeners with things that have been happening and what should be happening soon. I hope you enjoy and go support the other shows and people I mentioned in this episode.
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21min
May 04, 2022 The Pen Made Mightier by The Sword: C.S. Lewis
In this installment of The Pen Made Mightier by The Sword I discuss CS Lewis and how events in his life, including serving in WW1, caused him to abandon and then emphatically return to his Christian faith and how this influences his writing. Go follow my friend @BeerInFront and subscribe to his show Beer In Front wherever you get your podcasts.
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12min
April 27, 2022 The Pen Made Mightier by The Sword: Isaac Asimov
In this installment of The Pen Made Mightier by The Sword, we talk about Sci-fi great, Isaac Asimov and how his works were influenced by political conflict.
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10min

FAQs about Sense of Shelf:

How many episodes does Sense of Shelf have?

The podcast currently has 42 episodes available.