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shelf it sister
by Brody and Tatum
A brother and sister book club! Plus TV and film.
Episodes
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Beautiful Boy by David Sheff (book + movie)
Join us for book club! This week we discuss Beautiful Boy by David Sheff, a true story about a boy's addiction told from the perspective of his father. 0:00 intro0:28 how many stars?0:36 is an addict born or made?2:02 once an addict, always an addict?3:42 was the book sad?5:54 what would you do…
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Ranking our top 5 reads of 2026 (so far) | mid-year reading wrap-up
Dear readers, we hope you enjoy our top 5 reads countdown. What is your top read of the year so far? Let us know in the comments. Thanks for watching! 0:00 intro0:39 number five2:11 number four3:17 number three4:59 number two6:02 biggest disappointment 6:46 number one #bookclub #reading…
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Writers & Lovers by Lily King
In this week's book club episode we discuss the coming-of age-story Writers & Lovers by Lily King.
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The Stillwater Girls by Minka Kent
In this book club episode we discuss The Stillwater Girls by Minka Kent.
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Strangers by Belle Burden
In this book club episode we discuss Belle Burden's best-selling memoir Strangers.
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No Longer Human by Osamu Dazai
In this week's book club episode we discuss the classic No Longer Human by Osamu Dazai, a story about trauma, depression, and alienation.
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The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls
In this book club episode we discuss Jeannette Wall's famous memoir The Glass Castle.
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So Long, See You Tomorrow by William Maxwell
In this book club episode, we discuss one of Jack Edwards' best reads of 2025.
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The most depressing book I've ever read . . .
In this book club episode we discuss the memoir Tiger, Tiger by Margaux Fragoso.
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Culpability by Bruce Holsinger
In this book club episode we review and discuss Culpability by Bruce Holsinger, an Oprah Book Club pick.
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Theo of Golden by Allen Levi
In this book club episode we discuss Theo of Golden, the best selling debut novel by Allen Levi.
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Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy -- book review and discussion
In this book club episode we review and discuss Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy.
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Sad Tiger by Neige Sinno
In this book club episode we discuss SAD TIGER, a memoir by Neige Sinno that contemplates the sexual abuse she experienced as a child.
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Heart the Lover by Lily King -- book club review and discussion
In this book club episode we discuss Lily King's wildly popular novel, Heart the Lover.
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7 books for emotionally stunted men
In this episode Brody recommends seven reads for emotionally stunted men (and everyone else).
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Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead by Olga Tokarczuk -- book review and discussion
In this book club episode we discuss Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead by Nobel Prize winner Olga Tokarczuk.
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17 Oscar Nominated Books Ranked Worst to Best
In this solo episode, Brody counts down 17 books whose film adaptations went on to receive Academy Award nominations.
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February Reading Wrap Up -- everything we read (7 books)
In this episode we recap all the books we read in February.
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March Book Club Picks (TBR)
In this book club episode we announce the four books we will be reading in March.
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Tell Me Lies by Carola Lovering -- book review and discussion
In this book club episode we discuss Carola Lovering's novel TELL ME LIES, now a hit TV show on Hulu.
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Nostalgia Watch: Little Miss Sunshine
In this movie episode we review and discuss the modern classic Little Miss Sunshine.
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The Correspondent -- NY Times Best Seller -- Book Review and Discussion
In this book club episode we review and discuss Virginia Evan's best selling epistolary novel The Correspondent.
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IF I HAD LEGS I'D KICK YOU movie review and discussion -- anxiety, overwhelm, and motherhood
In this episode we discuss If I Had Legs I'd Kick You directed by Mary Bronstein starring Rose Byrne
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The Male Reading Crisis
Is the male reading crisis real? Does it matter? Would getting men to read more make the world a better place?
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THE EMPEROR OF GLADNESS book review and discussion -- addiction, depression, and unlikely friendship
The Emperor of Gladness by Ocean Vuong book club talk. Next week's book club pick: The Correspondent by Virginia Evans.
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WEAPONS movie review and discussion -- the dark hole of addiction
In this episode we discuss the Oscar nominated horror movie Weapons.
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Book Club Trivia: guess the famous literary quote!!!
In this episode we guess famous literary quotes from the list compiled by Literary Hub. Literary Hub » How Many of the 100 Most Famous Passages in Literature Can You Identify?
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MY HUSBAND'S WIFE by Alice Feeney book review and discussion -- "out of pocket"
In this episode we review and discuss Alice Feeney's new novel MY HUSBAND'S WIFE. Includes spoilers!!!
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SINNERS movie review and discussion -- cut from the root
In this episode we discuss Ryan Coogler's Oscar nominated movie Sinners, starring Michael B. Jordan.
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WUTHERING HEIGHTS book club discussion + Margot Robbie movie controversy
In this book club episode we review and discuss Emily Bronte's classic novel Wuthering Heights. We also delve into race, representation, and the Margot Robbie movie controversy.
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