COUPLE DISCLAIMERS: In our first Harry Potter episode (episode 31) we go into deep detail about how much we dislike JKR and her sentiments towards transgender women. We make this episode in good fun, without supporting the author. No. 2: This i

43 - The White Girl Hunger Games

Sep 1st, 2021 1h 14m

Welcome to the Regency Hunger Games! Where this week we try to get everyone in England married, but only to the suitor within one's station of course. We're so excited to share this funny and romantic episode of one of our fav Austen novels. Th

42 - Red, White, and Oh My God We're Back

Aug 11th, 2021 1h 4m

HEEEELLLLLOOOOOOO FRIENDS! We are finally back with Red White and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston. We talk Kailin's wedding, what we've been up to, and of course this super cute book. It's about two boys in love, a smidgen of smut, and drama of i

41 - More Like the Patriarchal Wallpaper

Jun 9th, 2021 48m 14s

We're back with Charlotte Perkins Gilman's The Yellow Wallpaper! A dark and twisted short story about a woman's descent into madness. Our protagonist has everything going against her as her husband forces the rest cure onto her: isolation and z

40 - Circe: The Original Baddie

May 20th, 2021 40m 44s

This week Kailin is doing a solocast with Madeline Miller's Circe. Wow this book is amazing, go read it. The end. No, but really it's amazing, we see Circe's entire life as she grows into her power as this incredible witch. Miller's second ins

39 - Sisters Rule and Boys Drool

May 12th, 2021 56m 47s

We're reading To All the Boys I've Loved Before by Jenny Han. This ooey gooey teen romance is like biting into a warm cookie; it's like sitting in the sunshine while the birds chirp. You will not regret this really sweet book about Lara Jean an

38 - Justice for Medusa and Persephone Our Queen of the Dead

May 5th, 2021 54m 29s

This week we're talking about most classic stories: myths. We're talking Medusa, Persephone and Hades, and Orpheus and Eurydice. We love bringing some 21st century nuance to these ancient myths, and it brings us to realize Papa Poseidon and f*c

37 - We Both Cry at the End

Apr 28th, 2021 1h 7m

They're aaaaaalive!! After an unintentional hiatus the TYS sisters are back with Adam Silvera's They Both Die at the End. This YA contemporary fiction gives away the ending, but is anything but predictable. Mateo and Rufus bond over their mutua

36 - The Most Confusing, But Incredible, Book

Mar 31st, 2021 1h 16m

CW/TW: There are some graphic scenes in this book. Along with discussion of eating disorders and mental illness. So please be aware before listening! We're digging into The Vegetarian by Han Kang. This incredibly thought-provoking novel is like

35 - I Think This is the One Where Larry Squeezes Things to Death

Mar 24th, 2021 46m

We're bringing you the classic-iest classic there is, Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck. It is yet another old white man talking about the American Dream and, as we call it, all the rest of that bullsh*t. We talk about how Curly's Wife is the r

34 - GRL PWR (emotional)

Mar 17th, 2021 55m 51s

We are so excited to share this episode of The Gilded Ones by Namina Forna. This book embodies feminist power and we are HERE FOR IT. Battle and fighting and cute boys, what more could you ask for in a Young Adult novel? This book is by far one

Peter Pan is a Murderer and You Can't Convince Me Otherwise

Mar 10th, 2021 57m 23s

Come fly to Neverland with us as we discuss Peter Pan! We had so much fun talking about the mischievous boy who never grows up. We go into the confusion surrounding kisses and thimbles, and how it affects innocence. We also have one of our infa

32 - Still I Rise (Or at Least I Try)

Mar 3rd, 2021 20m 45s

Welcome to a TYS minisode! Kelsey is taking on Maya Angelou's iconic, Still I Rise poem. We love poetry over in Touch Your Shelf land, and you should too! Kelsey digs into confidence, strength, as well as the difficulties of working through tra

31 - A Birthday Spectacular ft. Margaritas and Harry Potter

Feb 24th, 2021 49m 20s

We're celebrating Kelsey's 21st birthday TYS style; with lots of drinking and Harry Potter of course. Come enjoy this special boozy episode about Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. We can't wait for you to hear about Kelsey's deep burning l

30 - The F***ing Lizard King

Feb 17th, 2021 42m 54s

The lizard king, aka, Eragon by Christopher Paolini, is the book we are talking about this week. A childhood favorite for the both of us, this epic fantasy is sure to capture your heart as well. We can't wait for you to join us as we discuss wi

29 - Double Double Toil and Trouble

Feb 11th, 2021 50m 55s

We are back with Shakespeare's Macbeth! Join us as we praise Lady Macbeth's sharp tongue, the super cool witch ladies, and try not to hate on poor Macbeth too much. Hey, we tried our best. We can only be so perfect, ya know? Bear with us as we

29 - Double Double Toil and Trouble

Feb 10th, 2021 26m 46s

28 - The Greatest of the Greeks

Jan 27th, 2021 55m 22s

In which we gush about The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller. This is hands down one of the greatest love stories of our time. We can't wait for you to join us as we laugh and cry through one of the greatest books that we have ever had the pl

27 - It was Bertha, In the Attic, With the Candlestick

Jan 20th, 2021 56m 30s

We are putting up another Bronte episode, but this time we're hanging out with Charlotte. This classics episode is all about Jane Eyre and her extremely toxic relationship with Mr. Rochester. We talk about poor Bertha, and how Rochester definit

26 - The Devil Went Down to France

Jan 13th, 2021 46m 2s

Welcome to our first contemporary episode! We are kicking it off with this beloved newcomer, The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue. You don't want to miss our discussion on art, immorality, and how Luc is definitely the best bad guy we've ever read

25 - We're All Mad Here, Brother

Jan 6th, 2021 46m 43s

We are back for Season Two with Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll! Follow us down the rabbit hole as we discuss this trippy classic. We talk about Lewis and whether or not he wrote this story in a drug addled stupor, as well as Alice and her

24 - My Name is Asher Lev

Dec 16th, 2020 54m 34s

Here is our Season 1 finale episode! We are talking about Asher Lev and his unique, artistic coming of age story. We loved his fascinating life and tragic ending. This first season has been absolutely incredible, and we love every single one of

23 - Mrs. Dalloway

Dec 9th, 2020 50m 59s

TRIGGER WARNING: For a brief, ten minute period we discuss suicide and PTSD. We let you know when it's coming up, but we want everyone aware. This week, we're back in full capacity since Kelsey has recovered! We are bringing you this beautiful

22 - Anna Karenina

Dec 2nd, 2020 28m 5s

Welcome to our first ever minisode! This week, Kelsey is recovering so Kailin is taking over and doing Leo Tolstoy's Anna Karenina. This book can be real boring, so I get down to what's really important and give you the scoop on this 800 page b

21 - The Picture of Dorian Gray

Nov 18th, 2020 49m 4s

Take a look through the soul-encompassing picture frame as we take you on the wild ride that is the life of Dorian Gray. We talk about morality, sexuality, and the way in which Oscar Wilde writes women characters. The biggest question we have i