We love a good fantasy! Especially when it involves birds! This week we are chatting bout Black Wings Beating by Alex London, an adventurous little number that will have you looking at bird calls in an entirely different way! As always, our books discussions contain zero spoilers and are available to you whether you have read this book, or not! We hope you enjoy our chat! Also, we'll be chatting with the author of this novel VERY soon, if you have any questions you'd love for us to ask him, leave them below and we'll see what we can do :D

June 10, 2019

Okay, so this week we are giving an opinion that we KNOW is going to cause controversy and you know what, we don't care! We have a different idea of what constitutes as an unreliable narrator and we are counting down the days until we do a revisit of our opinion with Britney's husband, Shawn, who was more than ready to give his thoughts on the topic while editing this episode. You may agree with us, and you may not, but that's the whole point of our weekly talks episodes: to have a discussion with EVERYONE! Sound off in the comments what your thoughts are!

June 06, 2019

This week, we are getting STEAMY with the gods in our review of Apollo is Mine by Mila Young. We tried our hardest to stay SFW in our discussion of this (mostly) sophisticated fantasy erotica about a girl tasked with protecting the world alongside Greek gods and protecting herself...in more ways than one ;P. We make zero promises that we don't embarrass ourselves, but ya know....whatever! We like to have fun and talk like no one is listening! Thank you Spectrum Audiobooks for providing us with this book in exchange for an honest review!

June 03, 2019

We cannot recommend Shea and her magical novels enough. She will cast a spell on you and there will be absolutely NOTHING you can do except read her novels. Her first novel, The Wicked Deep, was reviewed by AudioShelf, which you should TOTALLY check out, and her next novel, Winterwood, comes out in November. We have already witnessed SOME of Shea's magic, and we cannot wait to be back in her world when her next best seller comes out! Also, Shea, will you come to Maryland and eat cake with us?

May 30, 2019

In a dark, dark world there is a dark, dark wood, and in that dark, dark wood, there is Britney and brad scared our of their minds because they don't know why they decided to come out to woods in the dark. In this weeks review we are talking all about Ruth Ware's 2015 thriller, In a Dark Dark wood, narrated by the incredible Imogen Church. If you haven't read or listened to this chilling novel, take a listen to our SPOILER FREE review to see if it's up your alley and then GO grab a copy of your own. If you have read this novel, what did you think?! Tell us in the comments!

May 27, 2019

When reviewers provide feedback on a book, is the feedback for the author or is it for other readers? This is a question we begin to scratch the surface with in this brand new episode of AudioShelf Talks. Find out how degrading and embarrassing it is when authors demand 5-star reviews from book reviewers! If you’re a reviewer and had this happen, we’d love to hear from you.

May 23, 2019

Casey McQuiston's debut novel is the perfect summer read! Not only do we get real American, but we also get a little British as well. Our initial reaction to this novel cover and description is that it was going to be "cute". Well, we were wrong about that one. Red, White, and Royal Blue is NOT cute. It is downright steamy, romantic, and the right kind of political. Told over the span of a year, we get to hear the evolution Alex and Henry's relationship. From enemies, to fake friends, to lovers, this novel will spark joy in your cold heart and make you buy a fan... A special thank you to Macmillan Audio for providing us with this audiobook in exchange for an honest review!

May 20, 2019

The world needs a hero, true. But what the world REALLY needs is the ability to recognize what it takes to make a hero. In this weeks AudioShelf Talks we are talking about all of the important aspects that form a hero and how, with just the slightest of hiccups, a hero can easily become a villain. This is a follow up Talks of our villain episode. Be a hero and check out that episode as well.

May 16, 2019

We are back with another review of our girl, Tiffany Marz! A terrific narrator that adds a lot of dimension to her work even when the work is not our cup of tea. In today's episode we are talking about QB Mermaid, a gender & creature swap that leaves a lot to be desired. There's no question of the shove, but our commentary is an important one to listen to and hopefully influence future gender swaps be more than just a teenage fantasy discovering boobs for the first time.

May 13, 2019

So you wanna read a thriller, but you aren't sure which one to try. Well, do we have the recommendations for you! In this week's episode we are talking about the top 5 thrillers we have had the chance to read & listen to. All of these are available on Audible and on Amazon, and you should definitely give any of these (or all) a shot! They are all excellent and will leave you wanting to consume more of the Thriller genre. Tune in to hear a brief breakdown of each novel, and search our archives for reviews of each one! Every Single Secret - Emily Carpenter The Couple Next Door - Shari Lapena The Woman in the Window - A.J Finn Final Girls - Riley Sager Big Little Lies - Liane Moriarty

May 09, 2019