In today's episode, we talk about Phantom by Greer Rivers. Phantom is a modern, sexy retelling of Dani's favorite The Phantom of the Opera. Scarlett is a music conservatory student with bipolar disorder who catches the eye of Sol Bordeaux, the Phantom of the French Quarter. Violence and romance weave a twisted tale of forbidden love and powdered sugar treats in the streets of New Orleans. Catch us for Season 3, as we discuss Just My Type by Falon Ballard. What we're wearing now:Dani: Once and Future Witches by Alix E. HarrowNic: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne CollinsTrigger warnings: mental health, bipolar disorder, suicide, rape 

In this month's episode, we're talking about Hester by Laurie Lico Albanese. Travel back in time with us as we unpack this colorful origin story of The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne. Isobel comes to Salem in search of a new life - along the way, she meets Nat (Nathaniel) Hathorne... As with all things New England, expect buckled shoes, betrayal, and the undertaker's cart. What we're reading next month: Phantom by Greer Rivers.What we're reading now: Nic: The Queen of Air and Darkness by Cassandra Clare Dani: Genius Foods by Max Lugavere 

In today's episode, we're diving into The Diamond Eye by Kate Quinn. It follows the story of Mila, the deadliest female Russian sniper during WWII, and her journey to self-actualization and serving her homeland. Come along on a journey of love, loss, and jammies with Eleanor Roosevelt! Hear our thoughts on this departure from our usual dumpster fire and un-spicy-ness - much like a tall, cool glass of milk. What we're reading next month: Hester by Laurie Lico Albanese. What Nic is reading now: The Atlas Paradox by Olivie Blake; what Dani is reading now: The Escape Artist by Jonathan Freedland

It's 2023 (we think)! In today's episode, we're talking about The Enforcer by Avery Keelan. Nash is a hockey player and Violet is not - when they're THRUST back together during senior year, things get complicated. They must deal with their history and their plans for the future. Hear our thoughts on this spicy book and who we'd cast in the TV show. What we're reading next month: The Diamond Eye by Kate Quinn. What Nic is reading now: The Cloisters by Katy Hays; what Dani is reading now: Leave Only Footprints by Conor Knighton  

What better way to say adieu to 2022 than with a year-end wrap-up? In today's episode, we share our favorite five-star reads of the year, including:Nic:House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J. MaasThe Love Hypothesis by Ali HazelwoodThe Night Shift by Alex FinlayPart of Your World by Abby JimenezIn Five Years by Rebecca Serle Dani:November 9 by Colleen HooverWe Set the Dark on Fire by Tehlor Kay MejaLove and Other Words by Christina LaurenThe Nightingale by Kristin HannahFollow us on Instagram @sistershelves_podcast! Join us in January for our thoughts on The Enforcer by Avery Keelan. 

Happy Thanksgiving! In today's episode, we're hashing out Just Haven't Met You Yet by Sophie Cousens. Laura heads to Jersey (the Channel Islands, not NJ) to document her parents' whirlwind love story. Thanks to a suitcase mix-up at the airport, she thinks she's found the man of her dreams, but she's not ready for the real-life romance she unexpectedly discovers. Along the way, she discovers a lot about herself and reconnects with the family she thought she'd never know. Hear our thoughts on the book and who we'd cast in the Say Anything/Serendipity/Bridget Jones' Diary/When Harry Met Sally-esque movie. FYI: Spoilers start at 12:00. Follow us on Instagram @sistershelves_podcast! What we're reading - Nic: The Court of the Vampire King by Katee Robert - Dani: The Once and Future Witches by Alix Harrow. Catch our year-end wrap-up next month, and join us in January when we talk about The Enforcer by Avery Keelan!

Welcome back to Season 2 of Sister Shelves! In today's episode, we're chatting about Josh + Hazel's Guide to Not Dating by Christina Lauren. Hazel's eccentric and a lot to handle, which is the exact opposite of Josh, who is a regimented and mellow physical therapist. They met in college and reconnected 10 years later, and embark on a challenge to set each other up on blind dates, falling in L-O-V-E in the process. Join us in dissecting the book and random bouts of singing in the premiere of Season 2! FYI: Spoilers start at 13:00.Follow us on Instagram @sistershelves_podcast!What we're reading:Nic: The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy by Megan BannenDani: One Italian Summer by Rebecca SerleCatch us next month when we will be talking about Just Haven't Met You Yet by Sophie Cousens!

In the final episode of Season 1, we're chatting about The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes. Avery unexpectedly becomes a billionaire overnight, but there's a catch - she has to move into Hawthorne House and co-exist with the family that just got disinherited. As she learns more about the family, she's sucked into a high-stakes game that could reveal why she was chosen. Hear our thoughts on the book, our ratings, and who we'd cast in the movie!FYI: Spoilers start at 12:40! Follow us on Instagram @sistershelves_podcast!What we're reading:Nic: The Night Shift by Alex FinlayDani: The Awakening by Kate ChopinWe're taking a little break for a vacation, but we'll pick back up with Season 2 in late August!Whether you're seeking care or want to donate to organizations that enable women to access safe healthcare, check out these resources - obviously, there are thousands of others, but these have the most accurate, up to date info:prochoice.orgplannedparenthood.org 

We're back with the fifth episode of Sister Shelves, where we talk about book two in the Dark Olympus series, Electric Idol by Katee Robert. Eros is tasked with delivering Psyche's heart to Aphrodite - but he can't do it. Instead, they embark on a romance that's set to shake Olympus to its core. Hear our thoughts on the book, our ratings, and who we'd cast in the movie!FYI: Spoilers start at 11:11. Follow us on Instagram @sistershelves_podcast!What we're reading:Nic: The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn BarnesDani: The Siren of Sussex by Mimi Matthews Next month, we'll be reading and talking about The Inheritance Games because Nic somehow ended up with two copies! 

In this episode of Sister Shelves, we're chatting about Colleen Hoover's newest book Reminders of Him. Kenna has been in prison for five years, and returns home to try and reunite with the daughter she's never met. Along the way, she meets Ledger - her dead boyfriend Scotty's best friend - and learns to forgive herself for the accident that caused Scotty's death.Hear our thoughts on the book, our ratings, and who we'd cast in the movie!FYI: Spoilers start at 9:01.Follow us on Instagram @sistershelves_podcast!What we're reading:Nic: Gallant by V.E. SchwabDani: The Hating Game by Sally Thorne AND Susan, Linda, Nina, and Cokie: The Extraordinary Story of the Founding Mothers of NPR by Lisa Napoli Next month, we'll be reading and talking about the second Dark Olympus book, Electric Idol by Katee Robert.