Tiny Shed Book Club

This week in the Tiny Shed, Tia and Chandler share their most recent reads. From academia gym bros to existential robots, this episode has it all. Books discussed include: Murderbot by Martha Wells, Eve: How the Female Body Drove 200 Million Years of Human Evolution by Cat Bohannon, Black Pill by Elle Reeve, Katabasis by R.F. Kuang, Soul Searching by Lyla Sage, No More Mediocre by Laura Danger ,The Empress of Salt and Fortune by Nghi Vo, The Tainted Cup by Robert Jackson Bennett, The Wind Weaver by Julie Johnson, and Paper Roses by Debby Show. Stay tuned until the end to hear what book the gals will cover in the next episode!

This week in the Tiny Shed, Tia and Chandler descend into the chaotic, loot-filled madness of Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman—a dystopian fever dream where RPG mechanics, DnD energy, and old-school runner game vibes collide with a talking cat and a dude in his boxers. In a rarely occurring event, the two actually agree on the exact same rating for the book - listen in to hear what they gave it!

Chandler and Tia are ringing in the New Year by bringing you their 2025 reading wrap up. Tune in to see if the gals met their 2025 reading goals and what their goals will be for 2026. The duo share their favorite books from the past year as well as some books that just didn’t hit the mark. Listen until the end to hear what the next book will be for the pod!

This week in the Tiny Shed, Tia and Chandler wade into the snowy, storm-soaked weirdness of He Sees You When You’re Sleeping by Alta Hensley—a cozy-on-the-outside, deeply unhinged-on-the-inside read. We unpack firefighters with questionable judgment, and the bold theory that two boys can be true at once (even when one of them is actively committing crimes). Expect spirited discussion of mystery hoohaws and splitting an Uber for swinger parties. Come for the wintery city atmosphere and a man in uniform; stay for the resting reading face,  and our collective reckoning with what romance is not.

In this episode, Tia and Chandler tackle a towering stack of books. We’re talking Butcher & Blackbird by Brynne Weaver, The Pumpkin Spice Café by Laurie Gilmore, Mate by Ali Hazelwood, Lights Out by Navessa Allen, Is She Really Going Out With Him? by Sophie Cousins, Dating After the End of the World by Jeneva Rose, The Nightblood Prince by Molly X Chang, To Gaze Upon Wicked Gods by Molly X Chang, and Red Rising by Pierce Brown. Along the way, discover which book accidentally led them into a case of accidental cannibalism and the book that converted Tia into a full-blown sci-fi fan. Plus, the truth is finally out: who is the picky water drinker of the pod?

Tia and Chandler are kicking off the fall season by  cozying up with A Witch’s Guide To Magical Innkeeping by Sangu Mandanna. Come enjoy the immaculate Portland fall vibes while listening to the two talk about catfishing via book, a guild of most reasonable people, and some major news (hint: someone’s been cookin’ - and not in the kitchen).

Welcome to the inaugural episode of the Friends Recommend To Friends series! Tia and Chandler dive into The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid, Wildwood Dancing by Juliet Marillier, One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig, and Bright Young Women by Jessica Knoll. Expect plenty of dilly dallying, commentary on pale and sad boys, and then, wyrms. Stick around for a sneak peek at what’s next on the reading roster, and drop them a line for a book you want them to read!

On this episode the honeydew list is well … just a bunch of books! Tia and Chandler cover their current reads: Faithbreaker by Hannah Kaner, King Leopold's Ghost by Adam Hochschild, Problematic Summer Romance by Ali Hazelwood, Deep End by Ali Hazelwood, The Night Prince by Lauren Palphreyman, Little Heaven by Nick Cutter, and Educated by Tara Westover. Tune in for some neurodivergent hot tips and Tia’s best narrator voice yet. Stay until the end to hear about the Friends Recommend to Friends mini series, plus the next book to read for the pod!

Breaking news - Tia and Chandler have finally reached the grand finale of Sarah J. Maas’s Throne of Glass series—Kingdom of Ash. Join them for a hodge podge (or is it higgledy piggledy?) of thoughts on sous vide scenes, whether everyone really needs a boo, and some suspiciously LOTR-esque moments. Expect big ugly tears balanced with plenty of laughter. Stay tuned to hear how they rated the epic conclusion and what’s next for Tiny Shed Book Club!

It's a tangent time! On this episode Tia and Chandler cover their current reads; A Well Trained Wife: My Escape From Christian Patriarchy by Tia Levings, Empire of Pain: The Secret History of the Sackler Dynasty by Patrick Radden Keefe, Blood Over Bright Haven by M.L. Wang, A Man Called Ove by Frederick Bachman, Quicksilver by Callie Hart, and The Wolf King by Lauren Palphreyman. Listen in to hear who forgot their cinnamon roll, who is not up to date with the latest ACOTAR news, and who is a little h*e for love triangles (hint: it’s not Chandler). Big shoutout to our listeners Ali and all the Jos!

Tia and Chandler have triumphed (and sometimes got lost) in the tandem read of Empire of Storms and Tower of Dawn by Sarah J Maas. Join for the full breakdown of evil tummy rubbing, familial generational trauma, who the major Chaol sympathizer is, and who demands all the smooches. Listen until the end to hear what they rated both books and their plan for finishing the series!

Welcome to another Tangent episode! In this episode Chandler cannot pronounce ‘sans’ and Tia reminisces on her Star Wars one-hit-wonder. They recap their current reads; Zodiac Academy by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti, Just For The Summer & Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez, Great Big Beautiful Life by Henry Emily, Adrift In Currents Clean And Clear by Seanan McGuire, and The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Heidt. They close shop with their plans for a new mini-series to air after finishing Throne of Glass.

The gals are back in the Tiny Shed for a less-than-impressed review of Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros. The questions are endless - Why does every single character need a name? Where did these isles come from? Why are there both zero and one million plots in this book? Tune in to find out who is giving big Tamlin vibes, and if the gals will continue to read the next books in the series. 

Join Tia and Chandler for a classic Tangent episode. The gals will be taking a short break after this episode while Tia embarks on her honeymoon adventure. Listen in as they complain about the lack of hours Spotify allocates for audiobooks, and how they struggle to correctly pronounce the word ‘romanticization’. They recap their current reads; Verity by Colleen Hoover, The Dead Romantics by Ashley Poston, The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna, The Spellshop by Sarah Beth Durst, The Fox Wife by Yangsze Choo, The Troop by Nick Cutter, Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey, and Regretting Motherhood by Orna Donath. Stay until the end to hear the plan for finishing the Throne of Glass series, as well as Onyx Storm.

The Tiny Shed gals ask for you to send your T’s and P’s (thoughts & prayers) to our precarious microphone setup. Not to worry, they still covered all the most important aspects of Part 2 of Queen of Shadows by Sarah J Maas - the fact that Rowan is just untoasted bread, Erawan is the dude of all dudes, and how to filibuster the king. Stay until the end to hear what book they will be reading before they hit the tandem read of the next two books in the series!

New year, new book opinions! Tia and Chandler delve into their 2024 year in books, including but not limited to; top hitters, books you should skip, books with amazing covers that disappointed, and the appropriate speeds for audiobook enjoyment. Honestly, they cover way too many books than should ever be listed in a podcast description - thus, you are invited to listen to all the book recs straight from the episode itself!

The gals ring in the New Year by reviewing Part 1 of Queen of Shadows by Sarah J Maas. They continue to helplessly mispronounce all the names, partake in some stinkin’ thinkin’, and come to understand that carranam is really just a deep bro moment.

This episode Tia & Chandler review Assassin’s Blade by Sarah J Maas. The gals read Assassin’s Blade right after finishing Heir of Fire in the Throne of Glass series. Tune in to hear all the beef tea; who’s getting a letter of rec, who’s betting dollary-doos on red-haired queens, and the best character of all - suit man. Stay until the end to hear their star rating!

Tia and Chandler come back from the dead, just in time, to give you some spooooooky October recommendations. Buckle up for their list of current reads: The Only One Left by Riley Sager, How To Sell A Haunted House by Grady Hendrix, Sunbringer by Hannah Kaner, No Gods No Monsters by Cadwell Turnbull, Daughter Of No Worlds by Carissa Broadbent, Love Theoretically by Ali Hazelwood, The Year I Met My Brain by Matilda Boseley, Haunting Adeline by H.D. Carlton, the Rook and Rose series by M.A. Carrick, Undead Folk by Katherine Silva, Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver, Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan, and more! Stay until the end to hear more about how they plan to cover the Throne of Glass series.

Tia & Chandler welcome you to another Tangent episode. The pair start off hot with townhouses, eventually traversing into mermaid and fish dark romance, and landing on ~ yet again ~ throwing Iron Flame under the bus. T & C also announce which book they are going to make the other read. As always, they discuss their current reads; Mistress of the Art of Death by Ariana Franklin, The Overnight Guest by Heather Gudenkauf, Cultish by Amanda Montell, and My Oxford Year by Julia Whelan.

Join Tia and Chandler while they wrap up Part 2 of Heir of Fire by Sarah J Maas. Learn about Tia’s *favorite* character Aelin aka Diane, which character gives off big ‘oh honey’ energy, and the Valg 2.0. Stay until the very end to hear who gave it 5 stars and who gave it…not 5 stars.

Aaaand they’re back for another round of hot fae dudes and hard to pronounce names! Tia and Chandler read Part 1 of Heir of Fire by Sarah J Maas - which is a lot like Fourth Wing, but better. Maas introduces more winged creatures, and men for Celaena to argue with. Stay till the end for some probably not true predictions about the rest of the book!

Wowza, it’s been a while! Tia and Chandler get back to the shed to talk bugs, boring deserts, and of course - books. This episode is one major catch-up on what the gal’s have been reading in their free time. Including, but not limited to: The Women by Kristin Hannah, Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi, Invisible Women by Caroline Criado-Perez, Land of Milk and Honey by C Pam Zhang, Bride by Ali Hazelwood, Funny Feelings by Tarah DeWitt, Funny Story by Emily Henry, The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid, Local Woman Missing by Mary Kubica, and A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness. Stay until the end to hear Chandler’s book proposition to Tia!

This week Tia and Chandler wrap up Crown of Midnight by Sarah J Maas (Throne of Glass). Tune in to hear about classic Grave shenanigans, the Glass Castle Find My Friends, and a mini spider intermission. Stay until the end to hear their ratings and what’s to come!

The ladies tackle Part 1 of Crown of Midnight by Sarah J Maas (Throne of Glass). In this episode, Chandler believes we are all getting Tamlin-ed and Tia reminds us to always trust the dog. We also discover that Dorian is a magic eyeball boi, and poor Chaol can’t enjoy his fancy birthday horse. Stay until the very end to hear some BIG predictions and theories!

In this full-moon Tangent episode Tia & Chandler cover their current reads: Godkiller by Hannah Kaner, The Mountain Is You by Brianna Wiest, What My Bones Know by Stephanie Foo, How To Say Babylon by Safiya Sinclair, and Sure, I’ll Join Your Cult by Maria Bamford. The gals get into brain psychology, PTSD, healing, and normalizing discussions of mental health. On a lighter note, they also delve into failed attempts at outsmarting Spotify, and the embarrassment of removing unfinished books from your ‘currently reading’ list.

This week Tia and Chandler wrap up Throne of Glass by Sarah J Maas, chapters 28-55. Come for the book talk, stay for the chaos - or Chaol. Journey with Tia down some secret tunnels to kiss some foreheads, and realize two important things with Chandler: swords are sharp, and Chaol is hot. Stay until the end to hear the gal’s star ⭐ rating!

Hear ye, hear ye! The Tiny Shed gals have officially decided to read the Throne of Glass series by Sarah J Maas before Crescent City. Embark with them on the TOG journey, where Chandler really feels that Chaol is pronounced Kale, and Tia imagines a tower of Crocs. Join them for the first half of the book, chapters 1-28. Be prepared for group ice-breakers with assassins and an old timey blade named Marcus.

Welcome to the first Tangent episode of 2024! The gals recap their year of books and goals for the coming year. They share their top 5 books of the year including; God Killer by Hannah Kaner, and Manifest - 7 Steps to Living Your Best Life by Roxie Nafousi, and many more! They also divulge their next book for the pod - Crescent City by Sarah J Maas.

This week in the Tiny Shed your gals Tia and Chandler finish Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros, chapters 36 to the end. You’ll have to wait a hot minute to hear about the hill Tia’s going to die on, and what Chandler believes is ~ so Basgiath ~. Due to time, space, math, and magic the two actually agree on a rating for this book - listen until the end for the reveal!

Tia and Chandler are back in the shed for the highly anticipated book, Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros. The pair cover the first half of the book, chapters 1-36. Come along with them on the Dain Apology Tour where you’ll learn all about the scwibes in Battle Bwief as well as a super secret warded book nook.

*Content Warning for self harm at 43:20 - 43:30.*  Tia and Chandler are thrilled to be in the Tiny Shed this week for a Tangent episode. Hear about their current reads; The Stardust Thief by Chelsea Abdullah, The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson, The Undocumented Americans by Karla Cornejo Villavicencio, Hell's Half Acre by Susan Jonusas, Done and Dusted by Lylah Sage, and You Again by Kate Goldbeck. Come for the books, stay for discussions on cat FUPA and human mustaches. The ladies also announce the next pod book, Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros.

Tia and Chandler tackle this week with the second half of Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros, chapters 20 to the end. Learn about secondhand mates, dragon-dog harnesses, and flight ‘leathurs’. Stay until the end to hear all the hot takes on this best selling and well-loved fantasy.

Welcome to another episode in the Tiny Shed! This week the gals cover the first half of Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros, chapters 1-20. Tia and Chandler are here to support you, and mostly each other, in all things mispronounced in this fantastical tale. Listen in to learn who’s a dirty face cupper and stay for some major predictions!

*Potential spoilers from 2:11:25 to 2:15:17*. Long awaited, Tia and Chandler are back in business with A Court of Silver Flames (ACOSF) by Sarah J Maas. Find out which book character is really a Chad, and who's having fun with library cards. Stay until the end to hear the best fuck yeah of the year, and which book will be next for the pod!

Join this week’s episode where Tia & Chandler discuss whether A Court of Frost and Starlight (ACOFAS) by Sarah J Mass is a book, a Hallmark movie, or an ACOTAR vlog. Have a look at anthropomorphized shadows and sending telepathic nudes, and find out who has the best quote game. Can you guess which of the gals liked this book and which did not?

Long awaited, Tia & Chandler cover the third book in the ACOTAR series, A Court of Wings and Ruin (ACOWAR) by Sarah J Mass. Tia does her best Feyre-as-a-hobgoblin impression and Chandler coins the term Tameyre. Listen in to discover which court is actually Canada, how Tamlin is a pimple, and why Nesta’s tummy hurts. Will this book still hold up for their second read through?

Join Tia & Chandler for the second book in the ACOTAR series, A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J Mass. The two offer their apologies to all Rhys’s past, present, and future and to all the mispronounced names and places. Listen in as they take you from Ireland camps to yet another house owned by Rhys, to a family timeshare in Prythian. Will this book hold up on its second read through for them? Stay till the end to find out!

Do you want to feel validated that Tamlin is in fact a turd? We got you. Are you having difficulty pronouncing Rhysand? We still got you. Join Tia and Chandler for their second read and first pod episode of A Court Of Thorns And Roses (ACOTAR) by Sarah J Maas. The two compare their first and second readings of the book, discuss how their opinions have grown and changed, and give the book a bell pepper spice rating.

Celebrate the 1 year anniversary of Tiny Shed Book Club with Tia and Chandler in their tiny shed! Listen in as they discuss their current reads; The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah, The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy by Megan Bannen, Happy Place by Emily Henry, and Djinn Patrol on the Purple Line by Deepa Anappara. Join their unofficial Reading Slump Support Group, where they give you tips and ideas on how to get out of a reading slump! The gals are thrilled to announce the next book, and first series to the pod - A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J Maas.

On this week’s episode Tia and Chandler wrap up Bad Cree by Jessica Johns, pages 135 to the end. The two delve into dull downs, dumb plans, and getting mushroom f’ed. They share their ratings and overall thoughts on this spooky tale and tease what's to come for their next set of books. 

Join Tia and Chandler as they discuss the first half of Bad Cree by Jessica Johns, pages 1-134. The two clutch their pearls as they make their way through this spooky and unsettling story. They also touch on how the book highlights the importance of oral history and the stories of Native women. Come for the literary commentary, stay for hidden TVs in pants and illegal car fruit.

Welcome to another Tangent episode with Tia and Chandler. Learn about their current reads; The Serpent and the Wings of Night & Daughter of No Worlds by Carissa Broadbent, The Wrath and the Dawn by Renee Ahdieh, The Overnight Guest by Heather Gudenkauf, and Old Bones by Preston & Child. Get the latest on ‘fun’ Donner Party facts, Tia’s fake child named Alabama, and Chandler’s rage at finding typos in books. Stay till the end to hear about their next pod read - Bad Cree by Jessica Johns.

Tune in as the gals finish up The Maid by Nita Prose, chapters 13 to the end. Tia and Chandler poke through giant plot holes, discuss real hot grans, and can’t seem to figure out where the book actually takes place. Listen until the end to hear their ratings and overall thoughts on the book.

Join Tia and Chandler as Molly the maid takes them on a cleaning retreat through chapters 1-12 of The Maid by Nita Prose. The two argue over the mediocrity of Olive Garden, discuss whose mom was really into Faberge eggs, and whose tummy was betrayed by eggs. Hold on to your britches as they unfold this murder mystery and share their predictions on whodunnit.

Throw on your headphones for this week’s Tangent! Tia and Chandler delve into their current reads; Daughter of the Moon Goddess and Heart of the Sun Warrior by Sue Lynn Tan, Jade City by Fonda Lee, and From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L Armentrout. Listen in for a breakdown of their star rating system, Tia’s sisters questionable ACOTAR casting, and Hilary Duff’s cousin. They discuss their upcoming read - The Maid by Nita Prose and give a page breakdown. Stay till the end to hear about Chandler’s bone to pick with you all and Tia’s earrings made of cat hair (jk).

The stars have aligned, as well as Tia and Chandler’s ratings of Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel. Tune in as they finish the book and share their thoughts and thangs. The gals recommend this book for lovers of ‘Cozy Sci-Fi’, or those who just enjoy a cup of tea with a side of existential crises.

Join Tia and Chandler in their ‘lightly haunted’ tiny shed as they read pages 1-128 of Sea of Tranquility by Emily St John Mandel. Chandler’s really into berries, specifically Gasp-berrys; and Tia mistakenly thinks poor Marien is bald. Listen in for existential crises, Moon Australia, and the most beige review one of them has yet to give.

In this Tangent Episode Tia and Chandler discuss current reads; Kaikeyi by Vaishnavi Patel, Boston Jacky by L.A. Meyer, Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno Garcia, and The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave. The two get into bad book titles, vampires named Renesmee, the best places to read, and beef porridge. Stay until the end to hear the next three upcoming reads - Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel, The Maid by Nita Prose, and Bad Cree by Jessica Johns.

*Content Warning* This episode contains discussions on gun violence. Welcome for the finale of Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, pages 268-end. Tia and Chandler wrap up the book with many opinions, a dash of rage, and wishing Sadie poop on her shoe. Stay till the very end to hear their ratings of the book and a reveal of the next 3 books for the pod!