Shelf Life

Nov 04 2024 31 ep. 43 mins 11

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A podcast for bibliophiles who love to get lost in the wonderful world of books.

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Author Walt Hickey - You Are What You Watch

Nov 04 2024 62 mins

Raise your hand if you are a data nerd just like me. If you are, then you will love this episode of Shelf Life. I had the privilege of chatting with Pulitzer Prize winning author and data expert Walt Hickey about his amazing book ‘You Are What You Watch’ which came out last October. Warning: you will be mesmerized by this book and it won't take you long to appreciate Walt's pe

Author Attica Locke - The Highway 59 Series

Sep 10 2024 29 mins

Attica Locke knows Texas although she hasn't lived in the Lone Star State for almost three decades. She also wears many hats: New York Times best-selling author, screenwriter, TV producer for shows like Empire and Little Fires Everywhere, mother, wife, daughter and sister. I’ve been a huge fan of Attica’s for many years and it all started with a book: Bluebird, Bluebird, the a

Author Monica West - Revival Season

May 28 2021 41 mins

If you are looking for a stunning debut, look no further than 'Revival Season' by Monica West. This book is truly magical and I'm not the only one who thinks so: 'Spellbinding debut' - The Washington Post 'Invigorating novel' - The New York Times 'Must-ready for May' - Barnes and Noble ‘Revival Season’ is all of those things and more. When you pick up this book and join 15-

Author Saskia Vogel - Permission

Oct 15 2020 41 mins

If I had to pick one word to summarise ‘Permission' by Saskia Vogel, it would be dreamy. In fact, it's the same word that Oprah Magazine used. And who’s going to disagree with Oprah Magazine? In March 2019, one of my favourite imprints, Dialogue Books, published Saskia's gorgeous debut novel, 'Permission' and it honestly took my breath away. It's a fantastic story that explore

Author Nicole Dennis-Benn - Here Comes the Sun and Patsy

Sep 10 2020 55 mins

I'm still on Cloud Nine after chatting with THE Nicole Dennis-Benn. This episode was one of the greatest milestones of my life and if you love 'Here Comes the Sun' and 'Patsy' as much as I do, you'll totally understand why. Nicole and her books are beloved by readers and aspiring and established writers around the world. And I love connecting with other readers who feel as passiona

Author Erin Carlson - I'll Have What She's Having and Queen Meryl

Aug 29 2020 27 mins

Three reasons why I'm so excited to have celebrated author, Erin Carlson, back on Shelf Life: she's written another brilliant book, she never tires of talking about Nora Ephron and she makes me laugh until my sides hurt. There are also dozens of other reasons but we'll stick with these three for today. Last September, my dear friend published her second book, Queen Meryl, and it'

Author Michael Areceneaux - I Can't Date Jesus and I Don't Want to Die Poor

Jul 14 2020 38 mins

You know those people who add so much joy, wisdom and humour to the world? Well, Michael Arceneaux is one of those people. And for anyone who follows Michael on social media, has read and loved his books or knows him personally, you know why he is so loved. Michael is such a talented and beautiful observer of life that it’s no surprise at all that his first book, ‘I Can’t D

Author Paul Mendez - Rainbow Milk

Jul 05 2020 70 mins

My name is Nicole and I'm a very proud member of the 'Rainbow Milk' fan club. Everyone is welcome and there is only one rule: you must love this stunning debut novel with your whole heart, soul and mind. In this episode, I have the incredible privilege of chatting with Paul Mendez, the author of 'Rainbow Milk.' Published in April by the amazing team at Dialogue Books, this book -

Author Anna James - Tilly and the Bookwanderers and Tilly and the Lost Fairy Tales

May 27 2020 42 mins

Imagine you are 11-years-old and live in a bookshop with your grandparents. Then one day, Anne Shirley is sitting on a bench on the top floor. If this sounds like a dream come true, then this episode is definitely for you. I'm super lucky to chat with fellow book lover and super talented author, Anna James. For the past two years, Anna's Pages & Co books have been flying off the

Author Julia Phillips - Disappearing Earth

Apr 29 2020 36 mins

If you love magical stories as much as I do, then you HAVE to read 'Disappearing Earth' by Julia Phillips. Published in May 2019, 'Disappearing Earth' was on dozens of must-read lists for 2019. It’s no surprise that ‘Disappearing Earth’ was a National Book Award finalist and is considered a ‘nearly flawless novel’ by the NY Times. The book, set on Kamchatka, a Siberia