No Shelf Control: The Books, Booze, and Banter Podcast

A biweekly podcast for readers, by authors. Each episode, Lindsey Sparks and Lindsey Pogue chat about either a book-to-screen adaptation or a popular BookTok book, discuss their latest reads and overflowing TBR lists, and talk about what they're working on right now, usually with a cocktail or glass of wine in hand. Spoilers and tangents are welcome. And swearing. ;)

S3 Ep6: HAUNTING ADELINE by H.D. Carlton

Welcome to season three of the show! This season we're focusing on indie books, and we couldn't be more excited to read and discuss books written by our fellow indie authors. In this episode, we discuss Haunting Adeline by H.D. Carlton. It's an extremely popular dark stalker romance with loads of content/trigger warnings, all listed on the author's website. Definitely check those out before you dive into the book.SPOILER WARNING: This episode contains ALL the spoilers for Haunting Adeline.BOO...

08-21
01:04:05

S3 Ep5: DARK KING by CN Crawford

Welcome to season three of the show! This season we're focusing on indie books, and we couldn't be more excited to read and discuss books written by our fellow indie authors. In this episode, we discuss Dark King by CN Crawford. It's the first book in the fae-based urban fantasy series, Court of the Sea Fae.SPOILER WARNING: This episode contains ALL the spoilers for Dark King.BOOK RECS:Dead Lands by Stacey Marie BrownUP NEXT:Desolation by Starr Z. Davies LS's KICKSTARTER (Che...

07-24
45:22

S3 Ep4: SAVAGE LANDS by Stacey Marie Brown

Welcome to season three of the show! This season we're focusing on indie books, and we couldn't be more excited to read and discuss books written by our fellow indie authors. In this episode, we discuss Savage Lands by Stacey Marie Brown. It's a dystopian fantasy that would definitely appeal to fans of our dystopian fantasy series, The Ending Legacy. SPOILER WARNING: This episode contains ALL the spoilers for Savage Lands.BOOK RECS:Terms and Conditions by Lauren AsherOf Beast and Beauty...

07-06
01:01:19

S3 Ep3: THE FINE PRINT by Lauren Asher

Welcome to season three of the show! This season we're focusing on indie books, and we couldn't be more excited to read and discuss books written by our fellow indie authors. In this episode, we discuss the contemporary billionaire romance The Fine Print, book 1 of the Dreamland Billionaires series by Lauren Asher.SPOILER WARNING: This episode contains ALL the spoilers for The Fine Print.BOOK RECS:After the Plague series by Imogen KeeperUP NEXT:Savage Lands by Stacey Marie BrownLS's KICKSTART...

06-26
54:38

S3 Ep2: BROKEN by Imogen Keeper

Welcome to season three of the show! This season we're focusing on indie books, and we couldn't be more excited to read and discuss books written by our fellow indie authors. This episode, we're discussing post-apocalyptic romance series starter Broken by Imogen Keeper. (NOTE: We had some technical difficulties with an internet outage, so the end of the episode gets cut short.)SPOILER WARNING: This episode contains ALL the spoilers for Broken.BOOK RECS:The Hollows (series) by Kim HarrisonScar...

06-12
50:28

S3 Ep1: HOUSE OF ECLIPSES by Casey L. Bond

Welcome to season three of the show! This season we're focusing on indie books, and we couldn't be more excited to read and discuss books written by our fellow indie authors. First up is the YA Fantasy Romance House of Eclipses by Casey L. Bond. (We loved it!)SPOILER WARNING: This episode contains ALL the spoilers for House of Eclipses.BOOK RECS:The Hollows (series) by Kim HarrisonUP NEXT:Broken by Imogen Keeper (Post-apocalyptic Romance)LS's KICKSTARTER (Check out the pretty covers!):https:/...

05-29
55:10

S2 Ep26: (BookTok Book Talk) Thank You For Listening by Julia Whelan

For this BookTok Book Talk episode, Authors Lindsey Pogue and Lindsey Sparks discuss Julia Whelan's self-narrated romantic women's fiction book, Thank You For Listening. (Spoiler: We loved it!)SPOILER WARNING: This episode contains ALL the spoilers for Thank You For Listening.BOOK RECS:A Kingdom of Walls (series) by Tanya BirdThe Hollows (series) by Kim HarrisonSpells for Forgetting by Adrienne YoungCURRENT DEALS & STEALS:Tide and Tempest (ebook) - FREE--Lindsey Sparks' Discord:http...

05-15
01:00:45

S2 E25: (Book Adaptation) All the Bright Places by Jennifer Niven and the Netflix Movie

Bestselling fantasy authors Lindsey Sparks and Lindsey Pogue discuss Jennifer Niven's gut-wrenching YA book, All the Bright Places, and the Netflix movie. (Be sure to check trigger warnings on this book!) WARNING: This episode contains ALL the spoilers about All the Bright Places, both the book and the adaptation.BOOK RECS:A Kingdom of Walls (series) by Tanya BirdThe Hollows (series) by Kim HarrisonLINDSEY SPARKS' NEW RELEASE:Darkness Between the Stars (Fateless Trilogy, book 2)Universal li...

05-01
01:17:10

S2 Ep24: (BookTok Book Talk) The Never King by Nikki St. Crowe

For this BookTok Book Talk episode, Authors Lindsey Pogue and Lindsey Sparks discuss the dark and spicy reverse harem Peter Pan retelling, The Never King, by by Nikki St. Crowe.SPOILER WARNING: This episode contains ALL the spoilers for The Never King.BOOK RECS!Spells for Forgetting by Adrienne YoungPale Demon buy Kim HarrisonDefender of Walls by Tanya BirdWithin These Wicked Walls by Lauren Blackwood--Lindsey Sparks' Discord:https://discord.gg/smTeDHQBhTLindsey Pogue's Discord:ht...

04-17
01:03:59

S2 E23: (Book Adaptation) Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen & the 2005 Movie

Bestselling fantasy authors Lindsey Sparks and Lindsey Pogue discuss Jane Austen's long beloved classic, Pride and Prejudice, and compare it to the 2005 movie adaptation.WARNING: This episode contains ALL the spoilers about Pride and Prejudice, both the book and the 2005 adaptation.BOOK RECS:Spells for Forgetting by Adrienne YoungRejection by Meg Anne and K. Loraine CURRENT DEALS & STEALS:Nothing But Trouble (ebook) - $0.99 (ends 4/13) *can be read as a stand-alonehttps://payhip.com/b/x3S...

04-03
52:18

S2 Ep22: (BookTok Book Talk) Obsession by Meg Anne & K. Loraine

For this BookTok Book Talk episode, Authors Lindsey Pogue and Lindsey Sparks discuss the extra spicy reverse harem paranormal romance, Obsession, by Meg Anne and K. Loraine. (SPOILER: We loved it!)SPOILER WARNING: This episode contains ALL the spoilers for Obsession and some for the second book, Rejection.BOOK RECS!Spells for Forgetting by Adrienne YoungObsession by Meg Anne and K. LoraineRejection by Meg Anne and K. LoraineLINKS!Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone episode...

03-20
01:05:25

S2 Ep20: (BookTok Book Talk) Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree

For this BookTok Book Talk episode, Authors Lindsey Pogue and Lindsey Sparks discuss Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree, a cozy, low-stakes epic fantasy story that can absolutely be read as a standalone. WARNING: This episode contains ALL the spoilers for Legends & Lattes.BOOK RECS!The Cascadia Series by Sarah Lyons FlemingThe Hollows Series by Kim HarrisonThe Sunshine Girls by Molly FaderCURRENT FREEBIES (at the time of episode airing):The Darkest Winter by Lindsey Pogue--Linds...

02-20
57:59

S2 E19: A Discussion of The School For Good and Evil by Soman Chainani and the Netflix Movie

Bestselling fantasy authors Lindsey Sparks and Lindsey Pogue discuss the Middle Grade / Young Adult fairy tale retelling The School for Good and Evil by Soman Chainani and the 2022 Netflix adaptation of the same name.WARNING: This episode contains ALL the spoilers about The School for Good and Evil, both the book and the film.BOOK RECS:Tales, You Win by Bea PaigeBlack Magic Sanction by Kim HarrisonHarry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. RowlingSHOW RECS:The Last of UsThe Rings of PowerF...

02-06
01:16:47

S2 Ep18: (BookTok Book Talk) Gild by Raven Kennedy

For this BookTok Book Talk episode, Authors Lindsey Pogue and Lindsey Sparks discuss Gild by Raven Kennedy, a fantasy romance retelling of the King Midas myth. This book is quite dark and explicit, so definitely check the trigger warnings before reading it. WARNING: This episode contains ALL the spoilers for Gild.BOOK RECS!The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue by MacKenzie LeeWhite Witch, Black Curse by Kim HarrisonCURRENT FREEBIES (at the time of episode airing):The Darkest Wi...

01-23
01:07:04

S2 E17: A Discussion of Twilight by Stephanie Meyer and the 2008 Movie

Bestselling fantasy authors Lindsey Sparks and Lindsey Pogue discuss the YA vampire romance phenomenon Twilight by Stephanie Meyer and the 2008 movie. WARNING: This episode contains ALL the spoilers about Twilight, both the book and the film.BOOK RECS:Hunk for the Holidays by Neon Gods by Katee RobertWinter's Fury by AE ReyneSaint by Adrienne YoungShatter Me by Tehereh MafiDivergent by Veronica RothAcross the Universe by Beth RevisUnder the Never Sky by Veronica RossiSHOW RECS:The Cabinet of ...

12-26
01:06:49

S2 Ep16: (BookTok Book Talk) Curse of Shadows and Thorns by LJ Andrews

For this BookTok Book Talk episode, Authors Lindsey Pogue and Lindsey Sparks discuss Curse of Shadows and Thorns by LJ Andrews, a fantasy romance retelling of Beauty and the Beast in a Vikings setting. (This book is another LS favorite!) WARNING: This episode contains ALL the spoilers for Curse of Shadows and Thorns AND some for From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout.BOOK RECS!From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. ArmentroutLand of Fury by Lindsey PogueCURRENT FREEBIES (at the...

12-12
01:03:39

S2 E15: A Discussion of Persuasion by Jane Austen and the 2022 Netflix Adaptation

Bestselling fantasy authors Lindsey Sparks and Lindsey Pogue discuss the 2022 audio dramatization of the Regency classic, Persuasion, byJane Austen and the 2022 Netflix adaptation. NOTE FROM LS: Apologies for my mic quality. With the whole FB fiasco, I forgot to switch over to my podcasting mic. WARNING: This episode contains ALL the spoilers about Persuasion, both the book and the film.ADAPTATION RECS:Pride & Prejudice (2005)Pride & Prejudice (1995)Persuasion (2007)Nort...

11-28
01:08:52

S2 Ep14: (BookTok Book Talk) Kingdom of the Wicked by Kerri Maniscalco

For this BookTok Book Talk episode, Authors Lindsey Pogue and Lindsey Sparks discuss Kingdom of the Wicked by Kerri Maniscalco, a witchy historical paranormal romance featuring a rich setting and seductive demon princes. (This is on of LS's favorite books she has read for the podcast!)WARNING: This episode contains ALL the spoilers for Kingdom of the Wicked AND some for Kingdom of the Cursed.BOOK RECS!Bottom Girl by Lucy ScoreKingdom of the Cursed by Kerri ManiscalcoOTHE...

11-14
01:04:16

S2 E13: A Discussion of The Devil Wears Prada by Lauren Weisberger and the Movie

Bestselling fantasy authors Lindsey Sparks and Lindsey Pogue discuss the popular chick lit/women's fiction throwback, The Devil Wears Prada by Lauren Weisberger, the 2006 adaptation of the same name.WARNING: This episode contains ALL the spoilers about The Devil Wears Prada, both the book and the film. BOOK RECS!Storm and Fury by Jennifer L. ArmentroutBoyfriend by Sarina BowenOTHER LINKS:The Devil Wears Prada montage:https://youtu.be/ZAp9tTklmOYThe Hot Chick montage:https://youtu.be/nFI7K9Pkt...

10-31
56:01

S2 Ep12: (BookTok Book Talk) Hooked by Emily McIntire

For this BookTok Book Talk episode, Authors Lindsey Pogue and Lindsey Sparks discuss Hooked by Emily McIntire, a dark, brutal, and sexy contemporary romance spin on Peter Pan.WARNING: This episode contains ALL the spoilers for Hooked.BOOK RECS!The Love Hypothesis by Ali HazelwoodSong of Scarabs and Fallen Stars by Lindsey SparksCURRENT FREEBIES (at the time of episode airing):The Darkest Winter by Lindsey PogueAfter The Ending by Lindsey Pogue and Lindsey Fairleigh (Sparks)--Join the No Shelf...

10-17
01:03:35

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