Shelf Centered Podcast
A space for book lovers who take stories seriously—but not themselves. We dive into character arcs, messy themes, and plot-twist chaos with equal parts insight and side-eye. If you like your analysis with a dash of sarcasm and loads of witty banter, then welcome.
Episodes
14 episodes
Episode 13: Season 1 SC Awards Show
Shelf Centered Podcast wraps up Season 1 with a celebratory finale full of laughter and literary love. Together, we give out quirky book awards to the stories and moments that surprised, moved, and challenged us most this year. We also honor st...
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28:35
Episode 12: Tides Have Turned
This week on Morningstar, we focus on the clash of rebellion and empire through games, sharp banter, and unforgettable twists. We break down the shocking turns that redefine the stakes of the story, while reflecting on the farewells to...
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42:12
Episode 11: Let Fall the Iron Rain
Darrow’s revolution surges forward in Golden Son, the explosive second book of the Red Rising saga. Betrayal and shifting alliances test his resolve as he fights to dismantle the Golds’ iron grip. Fleet battles rage across the stars, e...
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41:55
Episode 10: Bloodydamn Mars
Buckle up, Howlers—this episode dives headfirst into the blood-soaked brilliance of Red Rising. We’re talking color-coded castes, Martian rebellion, and one very angry Helldiver with a bone to pick. Darrow’s journey from miner to myth ...
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Episode 9: Wonderfully Wicked
Follow the yellow brick road—but bring snacks, sass, and a broomstick—as we stir the cauldron of Wicked and The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. This episode peels back the glittery curtain to reveal the morally gray land beneath. We u...
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59:28
Episode 8: Double the Pride
Today we dove into Pride and Prejudice and Ibi Zoboi’s Pride, unpacking how language shapes identity, class, and love across centuries. Our language game spotlighted Austen’s formal wit versus Zuri’s poetic fire—two heroines, ...
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59:56
Episode 7 Jim and James
This episode cracks open James, Percival Everett’s razor-sharp retelling of Huckleberry Finn. Told through Jim’s eyes, it’s a story of wit, survival, and subversion. Everett flips the script on race, language, and who gets to ...
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Episode 6: Anguish and Anarchy
We weren’t big fans of Children of Anguish and Anarchy, but we gave it a fair shot. In this episode, we break down the final installment’s tangled plot, heavy-handed themes, and emotional whiplash. Zélie’s journey is epic, but th...
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30:59
Episode 5: Virtue and Vengeance
We’re cracking open Children of Virtue and Vengeance and stepping straight into the storm of Orïsha’s fractured magic and fractured morals. This episode pulls no punches as we confront the chaos, grief, and power struggles that define ...
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45:40
Episode 4: Blood and Bone
In this episode, we ride magical giant cats, dodge evil monarchs, and scream “Bring back the magic!” like it’s our job. Zélie’s got powers, trauma, and a whole lot of attitude—and we’re here for every dramatic hair flip and dagger stare. We unp...
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56:03
Episode 3: Oathbound
Bree’s not just breaking curses—she’s breaking the system. In this episode, we dissect Oathbound by Tracy Deonn, where ancestral power collides with Arthurian legacy and grief refuses to stay quiet. We’re talking memory as weapon,...
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Episode 2: Bloodmarked
In this episode, we’re diving into Bloodmarked by Tracy Deonn, where Bree’s powers grow stronger—and so do the secrets surrounding her heritage. As she faces off against the Order and uncovers the truth about her ancestors, Bree must d...
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