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 Sarah's Bookshelves Live is a weekly show featuring real talk about books and book recommendations from a featured guest. Each week, Sarah of the blog Sarah's Bookshelves will talk with her guest about: - 2 OLD BOOKS THEY LOVE - 2 NEW BOOKS THEY LOVE - 1 BOOK THEY DON'T LOVE - AND 1 NEW RELEASE THEY'RE EXCITED ABOUT I'm getting real about all things books and serving you up a bit of snark on the side.Sarah Dickinson | Sarah's Bookshelves Art
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  • Best Books of 2025 Superlatives with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) | Ep. 212

    Best Books of 2025 Superlatives with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) | Ep. 212
    Dec 3 2025
    In Ep. 212, Sarah and Catherine of Gilmore Guide to Books start wrapping up 2025 with the first of the two year-end episodes: Best Books of 2025 Superlatives. In this episode, they share their picks for over 25 superlative categories, including Weirdest 5-Star Read of 2025, The Book That Made Us Furious, Most Underrated Gem, Too Dark Even for Me, and so much more! This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Highlights Our best books of the year from over 25 categories, including: My First 5-Star 2025 Release of the YearWeirdest 5-Star Read of 2025The Book That Made Us FuriousMost Underrated GemMost Perplexing BookBest Book to Be Made into a Reality SeriesToo Dark Even for MeMost Crushingly Depressing Book I LovedBest Horror Book in the Victorian-Feminist-Gory CategoryThe Crime Novel That Hit Me Hardest Emotionally 2025 Superlatives [7:32] Sarah Penitence by Kristin Koval (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [7:58]What Kind of Paradise by Janelle Brown (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org[12:38]Culpability by Bruce Holsinger (2025)| Amazon | Bookshop.org [13:22] Maggie; a Man and a Woman Walk Into a Bar by Katie Yee (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [17:43] The Slip by Lucas Schaefer (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [19:25] Audition by Katie Kitamura (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [24:22] The Dinner Party by Viola Van de Sandt (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org[29:25] Fox by Joyce Carol Oates (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [33:35]When the Cranes Fly South by Lisa Ridzén (US release 2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [36:37] Dominion by Addie E. Citchens (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [41:30]What Happened to the McCrays? by Tracey Lange (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [44:53]Dream State by Eric Puchner (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [47:52]Heart the Lover by Lily King (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [51:06]The Boomerang by Robert Bailey (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [54:38]Awake by Jen Hatmaker (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [57:07] Catherine What Kind of Paradise by Janelle Brown (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org[9:58]The Staircase in the Woods by Chuck Wendig (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org[14:37]The Compound by Aisling Rawle (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [21:31]Murderland by Caroline Fraser (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [26:53]Heart, Be At Peace by Donal Ryan (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [31:07]The Names by Florence Knapp (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [35:13]Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org[38:31]The Correspondent by Virginia Evans (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [43:12]Sweet Fury by Sash Bischoff (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [45:45]Muse of Nightmares (Strange the Dreamer, 2) by Laini Taylor (2018) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [49:40]Let's Call Her Barbie by Renée Rosen (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [52:39]Victorian Psycho by Virginia Feito (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [55:31]The Death of Us by Abigail Dean (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:00:18] Other Books Mentioned Defending Jacob by William Landay (2012) [8:59] All That Is Mine I Carry With Me by William Landay (2023) [9:00]Pretty Things by Janelle Brown (2020) [10:40] I'm Thinking of Ending Things by Iain Reid (2016) [30:25] The Spinning Heart by Donal Ryan (2012) [33:08]Buckeye by Patrick Ryan (2025) [45:20] The Connellys of County Down by Tracey Lange (2023) [45:39] Tender Is the Night by F. Scott Fitzgerald (1934) [46:13]The Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Heller (2021) [48:34]Shotgun Lovesongs by Nickolas Butler (2013) [48:35] Writers and Lovers by Lily King (2020) [51:32]
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    1 h et 4 min
  • Fall 2025 Circle Back with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) (Ep. 211)

    Fall 2025 Circle Back with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) (Ep. 211)
    Nov 19 2025
    In Episode 211, Sarah and Catherine of Gilmore Guide to Books catch up on the 14 new releases they shared in the Fall 2025 Book Preview, now that they've read them — or at least tried to! They share their reading stats and discuss which books worked and which didn't…and why. This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Highlights Catherine's success rate bounces back from summer.Sarah's fall reading felt kind of "meh" despite a higher success rate.They also share their combined 2025 Preview success rates.Their fall pick ratings were all over the place, with only one DNF, but books range from 2 to 4 stars, with Catherine boasting the sole 5-star book!A couple of books suffered from an identity crisis, while others were surprise successes. Catherine's assignment for next season is to check the page count and look for authors following-up award-winning books.They name their best and worst books picks for fall! Books We Read Before the Preview [5:57] SEPTEMBER Sarah's Picks The Wilderness by Angela Flournoy (September 16) | Amazon | Bookshop.org[6:01] Fall 2025 Circle Back [7:23] AUGUST Sarah's Picks Dominion by Addie E. Citchens (August 19) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [7:29]We Loved to Run by Stephanie Reents (August 26) | Amazon | Bookshop.org[13:38] Catherine's Pick Katabasis by R. F. Kuang (August 26) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [9:59] Other Books Mentioned Culpability by Bruce Holsinger (2025) [9:28] Inferno by Dante (c. 1321) [11:29] Babel by R. F. Kuang (2022) [13:16] Yellowface by R. F. Kuang (2023) [13:25]The Ensemble by Aja Gabel (2018) [16:12] SEPTEMBER Sarah's Picks Buckeye by Patrick Ryan (September 2) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [20:51]Hot Desk by Laura Dickerman (September 2) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [27:30]Underspin by E. Y. Zhao (September 23) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [40:06] Catherine's Picks The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny by Kiran Desai (September 23) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [17:12] Guilty by Definition by Susie Dent (US release: September 30) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [24:01] Other Books Mentioned The Flatshare by Beth O'Leary (2019) [28:07] OCTOBER Catherine's Picks Workhorse by Caroline Palmer (October 14) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [31:24]The Wayfinder by Adam Johnson (October 14) | Amazon | Bookshop.org[34:49] Other Books Mentioned The Devil Wears Prada by Lauren Weisberger (2003) [32:43] The Orphan Master's Son by Adam Johnson (2012) [38:35] The Inheritance of Loss by Kiran Desai (2006) [39:03] NOVEMBER Sarah's Pick Lightbreakers by Aja Gabel (November 4) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [44:37] Catherine's Pick Best Offer Wins by Marisa Kashino (November 25) | Amazon | Bookshop.org[42:48] Other Books Mentioned The Ensemble by Aja Gabel (2018) [44:43] DECEMBER Catherine's Pick The Day I Lost You by Ruth Mancini (US release: December 2) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [47:49]
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    52 min
  • State of the Publishing Industry in 2025 with Laura McGrath, Author of the textCrunch Substack (Ep. 210)

    State of the Publishing Industry in 2025 with Laura McGrath, Author of the textCrunch Substack (Ep. 210)
    Nov 12 2025
    In Ep. 210, Laura McGrath, author of the popular Substack newsletter, textCrunch, joins Sarah to take a sharp look at the State of the Publishing Industry in 2025. This packed episode covers a high-level look at the top sales and book trends, as well as Laura's insights into the future of the book world for 2026. Also, Laura shares her favorite books of 2025! This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Highlights Laura McGrath's book Middlemen (publishing April 28, 2026) is available for pre-order here: Amazon | Bookshop.org Fiction's performance in the sales charts since 2019.The trend seen in nonfiction over the past few years and where it may be headed.The continued debate about whether 2025 has a "Book of the Year."Surprising sales trends in religious books and imprints.How self-publishing still brings us successful authors.What Laura sees in her research that she thinks publishers should be paying attention to.A bit about the current outlook for mid-list and debut authors.Laura's predictions for 2026 book trends. State of the Publishing Industry in 2025 HIGH-LEVEL OVERVIEW [2:45] Onyx Storm (Empyrean, 3) by Rebecca Yarros (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [7:49]Fourth Wing (series, 1) by Rebecca Yarros | Amazon | Bookshop.org [8:58] The Women by Kristin Hannah (2024) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [9:21]James by Percival Everett (2024) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [9:59]The God of the Woods by Liz Moore (2024) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [10:02]Flashlight by Susan Choi (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [10:25]The Dream Hotel by Laila Lalami (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [11:58]The Emperor of Gladness by Ocean Vuong (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [12:04]A Guardian and a Thief by Leela Tapryal (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [12:31]The Names by Florence Knapp (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [13:19]Audition by Katie Kitamura (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [13:57]The Wilderness by Angela Flournoy (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [13:59] 2025 BOOK SALES & TRENDS [14:41] The Martian by Andy Weir (2011) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [17:03] The River Is Waiting by Wally Lamb (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [21:38] The Bright Years by Sarah Damoff (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [21:40] Heart the Lover by Lily King (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [21:42] BIG BOOK STORIES OF 2025 [30:18] Catch-22 by Joseph Heller (1961) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [33:30] V by Thomas Pynchon (1963) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [33:32] Portnoy's Complaint by Philip Roth (1969) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [33:41] The Intuitionist by Colson Whitehead (1999) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [33:47] The Mothers by Brit Bennett (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [33:54] 2026 PUBLISHING PREDICTIONS [42:29] Audition by Katie Kitamura (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [4:41]Pick a Color by Souvankham Thammavongsa (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [43:55] Discipline by Larissa Pham (January 20, 2026) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [45:01] Under Water by Tara Menon (March 17, 2026) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [45:07] Laura's 3 Favorites Books of 2025 [45:31] Culpability by Bruce Holsinger (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [46:17] Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghey (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org[47:59] The Wilderness by Angela Flournoy (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [49:38] Other Links The New York Times | The Dogged, Irrational Persistence of Literary Fictionby Gerald HowardThe Walrus | Publishing Has a Gambling Problem by Tajja IsenTime | How Taylor Jenkins Reid Became a Publishing Powerhouse by Lucy FeldmanBook Riot | How Much Does Genre Matter to Readers? (Podcast Episode)Public Books | Who Cares About Literary Prizes? by Alexander Manshel, Laura B. Mcgrath, & J. D. Porter
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    54 min
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