The Bookshelf

The Bookshelf

By Holly DeMarco
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The Bookshelf episodes

  • Speaking LITerally 006: Halloween Special

    I’m about a month late in posting this episode, but it is available wherever you listen to all your podcast!

    On this week's Halloween Special, we welcome Tony, a Stephen King enthusiast, to discuss all things horror, thriller, and just creepy. Join us for a great conversation that includes book to movie horror adaptations and what we find scary in books.

    As always, we share some of the most recent book news and thoughts. How do you feel about "DNF" books? Plus, we share our thoughts on what we've been reading the last few weeks.

    About Speaking LITerally

    Resident bookworms Liz & Holly explore their favorite world--BOOKS--in this all new podcast focused around new releases, old favorites, and everything in between.

    What are you reading? Find our their favorites and upcoming reads along with stories from authors and more on Speaking LITerally!

    Follow on Instagram

    * @speakliterallypodcast

    * @lizzieslittlebooknook

    * @azdesert_bookworm



    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thebookshelf.substack.com
    1 hr 19 min
  • Speaking LITerally: 005 Team Stand Alone or Team Series?

    In This Episode

    Liz and Holly have quite a bit to say about some of the most popular series out there. So much so that this is an extra long episode. Get comfy as they share the most current bookish news and let their opinions fly. Are you Team Stand Alone Books or Team Series??

    About Speaking LITerally

    Resident bookworms Liz & Holly explore their favorite world--BOOKS--in this all new podcast focused around new releases, old favorites, and everything in between.

    What are you reading? Find our their favorites and upcoming reads along with stories from authors and more on Speaking LITerally!

    Next Episode Drops October 25!!

    Follow on Instagram

    @speakliterallypodcast

    @lizzieslittlebooknook

    @azdesert_bookworm

    Check out book reviews on The Bookshelf Book Blog



    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thebookshelf.substack.com
    1 hr 43 min
  • Speaking LITerally 004: Kate Allen Interview

    In This Episode

    This month we welcome Kate Allen, author of Fear of Flying, on board for an interview. We also dive into some book opinions, book news, and Holly learns there are 52 weeks in a year. That’s definitely worth a listen!

    About Speaking LITerally

    Resident bookworms Liz & Holly explore their favorite world--BOOKS--in this all new podcast focused around new releases, old favorites, and everything in between.

    What are you reading? Find our their favorites and upcoming reads along with stories from authors and more on Speaking LITerally!

    Next Episode Drops October 4!!

    Follow on Instagram

    @speakliterallypodcast

    @lizzieslittlebooknook

    @azdesert_bookworm

    Check out book reviews on The Bookshelf Book Blog



    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thebookshelf.substack.com
    1 hr 10 min
  • Speaking LITerally 003: CT Ortega Interview

    We were so excited to welcome independent author and 20 year Army veteran, Caleb Ortega to discuss his series Warfare of the Gods, his path to becoming an author, and advice for anyone who wants to publish their own work--he is truly an inspiration.

    Plus get your latest bookish news and, of course, the scoop on what we are currently reading and thoughts on what we recently finished!

    Don't miss this truly fun and insightful episode.  

    About Speaking LITerally

    Resident bookworms Liz & Holly explore their favorite world--BOOKS--in this all new podcast focused around new releases, old favorites, and everything in between.

    What are you reading? Find our their favorites and upcoming reads along with stories from authors and more on Speaking LITerally!

    Follow on Instagram

    * @speakliterallypodcast

    * @lizzieslittlebooknook

    * @azdesert_bookworm



    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thebookshelf.substack.com
    1 hr 19 min
  • Speaking LITerally 002: Beach Reads

    In This Episode

    We discuss our favorite reads of the part month and what we are currently reading! So many good books out right now!!

    This episodes topic is Beach Reads. What makes a beach read a beach read and why they are not all rom-coms. The Impact of COVID on traveling and how beach reads have in helping readers escape on adventures during the last year. And of course some of our beach read recommendations.

    About Speaking LITerally

    Resident bookworms Liz & Holly explore their favorite world--BOOKS--in this all new podcast focused around new releases, old favorites, and everything in between.

    What are you reading? Find our their favorites and upcoming reads along with stories from authors and more on Speaking LITerally!

    Next Episode Drops August 16!

    Follow on Instagram

    @speakliterallypodcast

    @lizzieslittlebooknook

    @azdesert_bookworm

    Check out book reviews on The Bookshelf Book Blog



    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thebookshelf.substack.com
    1 hr 4 min
  • Speaking LITerally Podcast

    We are so exciting to launch our brand new, monthly podcast to share our love of all things books!

    Learn more about us (Holly & Liz), and hear our Top 6 of the first 6 months of 2021 on the debut episode of Speaking LITerally!

    This Week's Speaking LITerally

    * An introduction to Liz and Holly!

    * Upcoming book releases

    * Whatcha' Readin'?

    * Bookworm Q&A

    * Their Top 6 of The First 6! (months of the year, that is)

    About Speaking LITerally

    Resident bookworms Liz & Holly explore their favorite world--BOOKS--in this all new podcast focused around new releases, old favorites, and everything in between. What are you reading? Find our their favorites and upcoming reads along with stories from authors and more on Speaking LITerally! Subscribe and follow for all of your bookish delight!

    Next Episode drops on Monday, July 19!

    Follow on Instagram

    * @speakingliterallypodcast

    * @lizzieslittlebooknook

    * @azdesert_bookworm



    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thebookshelf.substack.com
    1 hr 7 min

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