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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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  • The Best Backlist We Read in 2025 with Catherine Gilmore | Ep. 215

    The Best Backlist We Read in 2025 with Catherine Gilmore | Ep. 215
    Jan 21 2026
    In Episode 215, Sarah and Catherine of Gilmore Guide to Books share the best backlist books they read in 2025. They discuss their top 5 backlist books from last year, highlight some underrated backlist gems, and review their backlist reading statistics. Devoting an entire episode to backlist reading is both a team and listener favorite annual tradition! 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. Announcement The Best of the Backlist Guide: Favorite Backlist Books Read in 2025 is available now! Members of the Sarah's Bookshelves Live community share the best backlist book they read last year in a beautiful PDF guide. To get the guide, you can sign up to join us on Patreon here. or Substack here. You'll also get access to monthly bonus podcast episodes and the new-for-2026 Rock Your Reading Tracker and the Lite Reading Tracker. Highlights Sarah and Catherine share their full stats for backlist reading in 2025.Backlist reading quantity was stable last year for Sarah, but backlist reading quality dipped a bit.Catherine had a slight increase in the number of backlist books she read, AND her backlist reading remained incredibly successful.Sarah's backlist reading may change just a bit looking ahead to 2026. Our Top 5 Backlist Books We Read in 2025 [10:44] Catherine The No-Show by Beth O'Leary (2022) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [10:50] Georgia by Dawn Tripp (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [17:44] The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows (2008) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [23:48] Don't You Forget About Me by Mhairi McFarlane (2019) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [30:57] The Death of Bees by Lisa O'Donnell (2013) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [38:21] Sarah The Force of Such Beauty by Barbara Bourland (2022) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [13:37] The Queen's Gambit by Walter Tevis (1983) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [20:58] We Burn Daylight by Bret Anthony Johnston (2024) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [27:42] Family Happiness by Laurie Colwin (1982) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [35:30] Twenty Years Later by Charlie Donlea (2021) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [40:37] Other Books Mentioned The Flatshare by Beth O'Leary (2019) [13:19] The Many Lives of Mama Love by Lara Love Hardin (2023) [20:28] Smacked by Eilene Zimmerman (2020) [20:31] Nowhere Girl by Cheryl Diamond (2021) [20:33] Heated Rivalry (Game Changers, 2) by Rachel Reid (2023) [33:50] Happy All the Time by Laurie Colwin (1978) [37:58] Guess Again by Charlie Donlea (2025) [40:54] Underrated Backlist Gems [43:34] Catherine Miss Jane by Brad Watson (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [43:46] Your Heart Is a Muscle the Size of a Fist by Sunil Yapa (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [48:40] Sarah Slow Dance by Rainbow Rowell (2024) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [46:28] Euphoria by Lily King (2014) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [51:04] Other Books Mentioned Talking at Night by Claire Davelery (2023) [48:25] Slanting Towards the Sea by Lidija Hilje (2025) [51:20] Heart the Lover by Lily King (2025) [51:38]
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    55 min
  • Winter 2026 Book Preview with Catherine Gilmore | Ep. 214

    Winter 2026 Book Preview with Catherine Gilmore | Ep. 214
    Jan 7 2026
    Welcome to the Winter 2026 Book Preview with Catherine of Gilmore Guide to Books! Today, Catherine and Sarah share 16 of their most anticipated books releasing from January through March. 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. Announcement The 2026 Reading Tracker is out! This year brings upgraded features across the board — including NEW average star rating and 5-star book tracking for every stat on the Dashboard — plus an updated Lite Tracker for those who prefer a streamlined version. Both Trackers are ONLY available to paid Patreon or Substack subscribers ($7/month) and is no longer sold separately. To avoid Apple's 30% fee, be sure to join directly from the Patreon website (mobile or desktop). Join our Patreon Community (here) OR become a Substack Paid Member (here)! One of the many benefits to supporting the podcast through either our Patreon Community or our Substack Community (both for just $7/mo) is that you get access to several bonus podcast episode series, including Book Preview Extras! In these episodes, Catherine and Sarah share at least 4 bonus books we are excited about that we did not share in the big show preview episode. Get more details about all the goodies available and sign up here for Patreon and here for Substack! Highlights A lightning round of some big releases coming this winter that we're not featuring in today's preview.Catherine chose books by authors she knows and trusts.This year, Sarah dug deep into the publisher's catalog for potential hidden gems.Sarah's books cover literary suspense, literary fiction, brain candy, nonfiction, and a thriller from 2 debut authors and 3 repeat authors.Sarah has already read one of her picks — and it was 4.5 stars!Plus, their #1 picks for winter. Big Winter Releases The First Time I Saw Him by Laura Dave (January 6) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [2:39]The Future Saints by Ashley Winstead (January 20) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [2:43]My Husband's Wife by Alice Feeney (January 20) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [2:46]Once and Again by Rebecca Serle (March 10) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [2:49]Crux by Gabriel Tallent (January 20) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [2:53]Lake Effect by Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney (March 3) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [2:56]Two Kinds of Stranger by Steve Cavanagh (March 24) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [3:00]Lady Tremaine by Rachel Hochhauser (March 3) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [3:03]Daughter of Egypt by Marie Benedict (March 24) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [3:21] Missing Sam by Thrity Umrigar (January 27) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [3:24] This Is Not About Us by Allegra Goodman (February 10) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [3:28] Half His Age by Jennette McCurdy (January 20) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [3:31] Other Books Mentioned I'm Glad My Mother Died by Jennette McCurdy (2022) [3:35] Winter 2026 Book Preview [6:57] January Catherine's Picks Skylark by Paula McLain (January 6) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [10:53]Vigil by George Saunders (January 27) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [16:48] Other Books Mentioned Circling the Sun by Paula McLain (2015) [11:04]When the Stars Go Dark by Paula McLain (2021) [13:12] Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders (2017) [17:39] February Sarah's Picks Good People by Patmeena Sabit (February 3) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [7:59]Royal Spin by Omid Scobie and Robin Benway (February 10) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [13:14]Kin by Tayari Jones (February 24) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [24:01] Catherine's Picks Saoirse by Charleen Hurtubise (February 24) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [22:19]More Than Enough by Anna Quindlen (February 24) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [28:05] Other Books Mentioned Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng (2014) [9:37] Happiness Falls by Angie Kim (2023) [9:40] Real Americans by Rachel Khong (2024) [9:42] The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini (2003) [9:50] Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston (2019) [14:04] Finding Freedom by Omid Scobie and Carolyn Durand (2020) [14:53] Endgame by Omid Scobie (2023) [14:57] Long Live the Tribe of Fatherless Girls by T Kira Madden (2019) [19:20] An American Marriage by Tayari Jones (2018) [24:11]Silver Sparrow by Tayari Jones (2011) [24:13] Leaving Atlanta by Tayari Jones (2002) [26:48] Alternate Side by Anna Quindlen (2018) [29:43] After Annie by Anna Quindlen (2024) [29:51] March Sarah's Picks No One's Coming by Kevin Hazzard (March 3) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [30:07] Whidbey by T Kira Madden (March 10) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [18:50]All the World Can Hold by Jung Yun (March 10) | Amazon | Bookshop.org[35:31]She Fell Away by Lenore Nash (March 10) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [41:01] The Complex by Karan Mahajan (March 10) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [46:35] Catherine's Picks Ruins by Lily Brooks-Dalton (March 31) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [33:02] No Friend to This House by Natalie Haynes (...
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    54 min
  • Best Books of 2025 Genre Awards with Chrissie (@ChrissieWhitley) | Ep. 213

    Best Books of 2025 Genre Awards with Chrissie (@ChrissieWhitley) | Ep. 213
    Dec 10 2025
    In Episode 213, Sarah and Chrissie (@ChrissieWhitley) wrap up the year with the Best Books of 2025 Genre Awards. They reveal their Overall Best Books (Fiction and Nonfiction) and a full breakdown by genre, including: Best Literary Fiction, Best Romance, Best Brain Candy, Best Genre Mash-Up, and more! Plus, they share the winners for these same genres as chosen by the Sarah's Bookshelves Live Member Community. 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. Announcements The 2026 Reading Tracker is out! This year brings upgraded features across the board — including NEW average star rating and 5-star book tracking for every stat on the Dashboard — plus an updated Lite Tracker for those who prefer a streamlined version. Both Trackers are ONLY available to paid Patreon or Substack subscribers ($7/month) and is no longer sold separately. To avoid Apple's 30% fee, be sure to join directly from the Patreon website (mobile or desktop). Join our Patreon Community (here) OR become a Substack Paid Member (here)! Highlights Podcast reflections from 2025 — including top episodes based on download stats.A brief overview of Sarah's and Chrissie's 2025 year in reading.Their favorite books of the year: overall and by genre, including the SBL Member Community's picks. 2025 Genre Awards [12:39] Sarah The River Is Waiting by Wally Lamb (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [12:45] The Favorites by Layne Fargo (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [16:32] The Death of Us by Abigail Dean (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [20:13] One Good Thing by Georgia Hunter (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [23:48] The Compound by Aisling Rawle (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [28:47] August Lane by Regina Black (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [36:03] The Road to Tender Hearts by Annie Hartnett (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [41:54] Family of Spies by Christine Kuehn (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [45:36]This American Woman by Zarna Garg (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [50:00]Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [52:59]The Bright Years by Sarah Damoff (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [54:44] Finding Grace by Loretta Rothschild (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [56:29]Next of Kin by Gabrielle Hamilton (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:00:10] The Elements by John Boyne (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:03:10] Chrissie Fox by Joyce Carol Oates (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [13:42] Joy Moody Is Out of Time by Kerryn Mayne (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [17:36] Marble Hall Murders (Susan Ryeland, 3) by Anthony Horowitz (2025) | Amazon| Bookshop.org [21:39] The Pretender by Jo Harkin (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [25:51] What We Can Know by Ian McEwan (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [30:28] To Clutch a Razor (Curse Bearer, 2) by Veronica Roth (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [32:39] The Love Haters by Katherine Center (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [37:03] These Heathens by Mia McKenzie (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [43:31] The Zorg by Siddarth Kara (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [47:11] Misbehaving at the Crossroads by Honorée Fanonne Jeffers (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [51:09]A Sea of Unspoken Things by Adrienne Young (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [53:38] Awake in the Floating City by Susanna Kwan (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org[55:11]Heartwood by Amity Gaige (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [57:16] Future Boy by Michael J. Fox (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:01:23] Reports of His Death Have Been Greatly Exaggerated by James Goodhand (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:06:07] SBL Member Community The Correspondent by Virginia Evans (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [15:43]The Road to Tender Hearts by Annie Hartnett (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [19:02]Heartwood by Amity Gaige (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [22:52] Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [27:21]The Compound by Aisling Rawle (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [31:28] The River Has Roots by Amal El-Mohtar (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [35:23] One Golden Summer by Carley Fortune (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [38:39]Witchcraft for Wayward Girls by Grady Hendrix (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [40:57]Big Dumb Eyes by Nate Bargatze (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [45:15]Hot Air by Marcy Dermansky (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [45:17]Jane and Dan at the End of the World by Colleen Oakley (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [45:19]The Road to Tender Hearts by Annie Hartnett (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [45:22]Run for the Hills by Kevin Wilson (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [45:24]So Far Gone by Jess Walter (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [45:27]This American Woman by Zarna Garg (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [45:28]Everything is Tuberculosis by John Green (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [48:20]Ordinary Time by Annie ...
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