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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 Arte Historia y Crítica Literaria
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  • Ep. 201: Lidija Hilje (Author of Slanting Towards the Sea) + Book Recommendations

    Ep. 201: Lidija Hilje (Author of Slanting Towards the Sea) + Book Recommendations
    Jul 23 2025
    In Episode 201, author Lidija Hilje talks with Sarah about her debut novel, Slanting Towards the Sea. Spanning two decades and one transformative summer in Croatia, Slanting Towards the Sea is a love story that also delves into the profound journey of coming of age in a nation younger than you are. Lidija shares lots of details about how this book came to be and the inspiration for the story and its lush Croatian setting, which becomes a character of its own. They also discuss how the Croatian War of Independence influenced both her own childhood and the novel’s narrative. Plus, Lidija shares some of her top book recommendations! 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 A brief, spoiler-free overview of Slanting Towards the Sea. Hilje’s inspiration for Slanting Towards the Sea.How Croatia became its own character in the novel.The ways Slanting Towards the Sea developed and was impacted by Lidija’s never-to-be-published first novel.The impact of the Croatian War of Independence (1991–1995) on Lidija’s childhood and the events of the book.How Lidija shaped the ending of the novel over time.What inspired making “people pleasing” such a strong element of Ivona’s character.The complete, upending change that forever shelved her first attempt at a novel. Lidija’s Book Recommendations [35:58] Two OLD Books She Loves Gioavanni’s Room by James Baldwin (1956) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [36:12]Euphoria by Lily King (2014) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [39:10]Other Books Mentioned: Writers & Lovers by Lily King (2020) [41:10] Two NEW Books She Loves Audition by Katie Kitamura (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [41:33]The Anthropologists by Ayşegül Savaş (2024) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [44:55]Other Books Mentioned: Intimacies by Katie Kitamura (2021) [41:44] Trust by Hernán Díaz (2023) [43:41] Second Place by Rachel Cusk (2021) [43:43] One Book She DIDN’T Love Beautiful World, Where Are You by Sally Rooney (2021) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [46:34] One NEW RELEASE She’s Excited About This Kind of Trouble by Tochi Eze (August 5, 2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org[48:52] Last 5-Star Book Lidija Read We Were the Universe by Kimberly King Parsons (2024) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [50:35] Books From the Discussion You Could Make This Place Beautiful by Maggie Smith (2023) [22:03]
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    53 m
  • Ep. 200: 200th Episode Celebration with Susie and Catherine

    Ep. 200: 200th Episode Celebration with Susie and Catherine
    Jul 9 2025

    Welcome to the 200th episode of Sarah’s Bookshelves Live with a very special celebration with both co-hosts: Susie (@NovelVisits) and Catherine of Gilmore Guide to Books. Today, they are answering listener-submitted questions all about their reading journeys, their podcast journeys, and some about their pre-podcast blogging days!

    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
    • Their early reading lives.
    • The most surprising things about their reading history.
    • Susie’s secret endeavor!
    • How much they talk about books in their day-to-day lives.
    • What their friends outside of the book world think about what they do.
    • Would Susie or Catherine ever want to do an author interview?
    • How their feelings about the podcast have changed over the years.
    Topic Highlights

    Key Moments in Their Reading Lives [1:59]
    A few of the questions answered:

    • Have you always been a reader, and do you have a distinct memory of when you truly fell in love with reading? [2:11]
    • Was there a time in your life when you were not reading very much? [6:34]
    • What parts of your reading tastes have changed dramatically over the course of your reading life and what parts have stayed consistent? [10:56]
    • Currently, what is your reading “why”? What’s the primary reasoon you read? [29:35]

    Their Professional Reading Journeys [34:17]
    A few of the questions answered:

    • Why did you start your blogs? [34:26]
    • Is there anything you miss from the time when you only blogged? Anything you don’t miss? [40:35]
    • What is your relationship like off mic? [44:49]
    • How has social media changed your reading life? [53:04]
    • Anything you wish you had known about podcasting before you got involved? [1:03:13]
    Books Mentioned
    • Dick and Jane Reading Collection [2:41]
    • Ant and Bee and the ABC (1950) [4:31]
    • The Secret of the Old Clock by Carolyn Keene (1930) [4:59]
    • Kristy’s Great Idea (The Baby-Sitters Club, 1) by Ann M. Martin (1986) [5:02]
    • Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown (1947) [5:29]
    • The Interestings by Meg Wolitzer (2013) [9:47]
    • Double Love (Sweet Valley High, 1) by Francine Pascal (1983) [16:09]
    • Great Expectations by Charles Dickens (1861) [16:49]
    • Tell Me Lies by Carola Lovering (2018) [17:42]
    • Normal People by Sally Rooney (2019) [17:43]
    • Bitter Sweet by Hattie Williams (2025) [17:44]
    • Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert (1857) [18:46]
    • Middlemarch by George Eliot (1872) [18:54]
    • Out of Africa by Isak Dinesen (1937) [19:17]
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    1 h y 8 m
  • Ep. 199: Best Books of 2025 (So Far) with Susie and Catherine

    Ep. 199: Best Books of 2025 (So Far) with Susie and Catherine
    Jun 25 2025
    In Ep. 199, Susie Boutry (@NovelVisits), Catherine Gilmore (@GilmoreGuide), and Sarah are all back on the mic, ready to catch up on how their reading is shaping up for 2025 — so far! They talk about the current publishing landscape, what books are topping bestseller lists to date, and their personal reading as it stands halfway through the year. They share reading stats and talk about expectations and hopes for the remainder of the year. Plus, their TOP 5 books and their biggest disappointments so far. 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. The Bookish Landscape [1:13] Books Mentioned Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros (2025) [3:28] Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros (2023) [4:08]Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros (2023) [4:11]The Women by Kristin Hannah (2024) [4:22]Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins (2025) [4:53] The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins (2008) [4:59] The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins (2024) [5:02] Dog Man: Big Jim Begins (Dog Man, #13) by Dav Pilkey (2024) [5:07]The Housemaid by Freida McFadden (2022) [5:13]The Crash by Freida McFadden (2025) [5:17]Atomic Habits by James Clear (2018) [5:24]A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas (2015) [5:41]Next to Heaven by James Frey (2025) [9:44] James by Percival Everett (2024) [11:20]Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar (2024) [11:22]Audition by Katie Kitamura (2025) [12:31] The Names by Florence Knapp (2025) [13:51] A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara (2015) [15:52] The Wedding People by Alison Espach (2024) [17:03] The Correspondent by Virginia Evans (2025) [17:22] Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall (2025) [17:35] Death of the Author by Nnedi Okorafor (2025) [18:35] The Heart of Winter by Jonathan Evison (2025) [19:10]The Garden by Nick Newman (2025) [19:16] The Road to Tender Hearts by Annie Hartnett (2025) [19:34] Three Days in June by Anne Tyler (2025) [19:58] Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy (2025) [20:34]Tilt by Emma Pattee (2025) [20:38] The Compound by Aisling Rawle (2025) [20:44] Dream State by Eric Puchner (2025) [20:49] Run for the Hills by Kevin Wilson (2025) [21:06]Hot Wax by M. L. Rio (September 9, 2025) [21:18] Killer Potential by Hannah Deitch (2025) [21:39] Personal Reading for 2025 (So Far) [22:49] Books Mentioned Dear Edward by Ann Napolitano (2020) [27:14] The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon (2023) [27:16] Careless People by Sarah Wynn-Williams (2025) [31:07] Top Five (So Far) [31:27] Susie Deep Cuts by Holly Brickley (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [31:49]Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [37:03]The Death of Us by Abigail Dean (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [38:07]Nesting by Roisín O’Donnell (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [49:11]The Names by Florence Knapp (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [53:12] Catherine The Heart of Winter by Jonathan Evison (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org[33:45]This Is a Love Story by Jessica Soffer (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [42:06]Heartwood by Amity Gaige (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [51:28]Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org[53:59]Abigail and Alexa Save the Wedding by Lian Dolan (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [56:03] Sarah Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [36:00]The Death of Us by Abigail Dean (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [40:31]The Slip by Lucas Schaefer (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [44:03]The Bright Years by Sarah Damoff (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [52:26]The Road to Tender Hearts by Annie Hartnett (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org[54:55] Other Books Mentioned The River Is Waiting by Wally Lamb (2025) [40:25]Bright Young Women by Jessica Knoll (2025) [40:40]Headshot by Rita Bullwinkel (2024) [47:47]The Knockout Queen by Rufi Thorpe (2020) [48:22]I Could Live Here Forever by Hanna Halperin (2023) [52:54] Biggest Disappointments (So Far) [57:46] Susie The Strange Case by Jane O by Karen Thompson Walker (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [58:09]The Road to Tender Hearts by Annie Hartnett (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org[58:13]Fulfillment by Lee Cole (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [58:18] Catherine The Favorites by Layne Fargo (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [58:51]Dream State by Eric Puchner (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [58:56]The River Is Waiting by Wally Lamb (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [59:08]Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [59:45] Sarah Memorial Days by Geraldine Brooks (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:00:16]What Happened to the McCrays? by Tracey Lange (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:00:28]Audition by Katy Kitamura (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:00:51]Finding Grace by Loretta Rothschild (July 8, 2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org[1:01:43]
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    1 h y 5 m
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