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
8 episodes
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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1:16:11
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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1:06:48
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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1:00:25