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Mar 31, 2021

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 none other. We dig into the deep and semi-confusing nuances of Yeong-hye's...


Mar 24, 2021

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 real main character and Lenny's predisposition to squeeze things to death. We...


Mar 17, 2021

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 of our favorite YA novels to date and we can't wait for you to enjoy this...


Mar 10, 2021

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 infamous TYS sister showdowns over how cruel and evil Kailin thinks Peter Pan is,...


Mar 3, 2021

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 trauma. This poem is an amazing piece to work with and we hope you enjoy!