It's a Fancy Book Learnin’ bonus episode! Beto and Sarah rank the best and worst books of season one and decide if any books should be un-shelved or un-shunned. Plus, they give out Fancy Book Learnin’ superlatives. Which character was the best?

Carrie by Stephen King

Oct 28th, 2020 1h 15m

On the season finale, it’s the spooky Halloween episode! Beto and Sarah discuss Carrie by Stephen King. They read listener mail and listen to a special audio submission! They talk about the dangers of bullying, prom, whether Chris is the ultima

To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

Oct 14th, 2020 1h 20m

This week, Beto and Sarah discuss To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee and catch-up with a special guest from their freshman English class: Dylan Brogan! They chat about their high school’s rendition of the play, discuss Boo Radley’s gift-giving

The Crucible by Arthur Miller

Sep 30th, 2020 1h 7m

On this episode, Beto and Sarah discuss the play The Crucible by Arthur Miller. They talk about the Red Scare and the Salem witch trials, learn about Arthur Miller’s marriage history, discuss whether Abigail Williams is the ultimate mean girl,

The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven by Sherman Alexie

Sep 16th, 2020 1h 31m

This week, Beto and Sarah discuss The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven by Sherman Alexie. They talk about the sexual misconduct allegations against Alexie, discuss eight stories from the book, and interview Don Hoaglin, one of their hi

Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie

Sep 2nd, 2020 1h 5m

On this week's episode, Beto and Sarah discuss Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express and learn about the detective story genre. Plus, they talk about train travel, proper interrogation techniques, and the benefits of diplomatic immunit

The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne

Aug 19th, 2020 1h 3m

This week, Beto and Sarah discuss The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne, and read your Twilight listener mail! They learn more about Hawthorne, discuss Hester’s punishment, bad physicians/roommates, and who they think are the best and worst

Twilight by Stephenie Meyer

Aug 5th, 2020 1h 10m

On this week’s episode, Beto and Sarah discuss Twilight by Stephenie Meyer. They talk about the book’s popularity, plot, problematic gender roles, and the downsides of dating a vampire. Will this book be Shelved or Shunned? Listen and find out!

Lord of the Flies by William Golding

Jul 22nd, 2020 52m 41s

Beto and Sarah discuss William Golding's Lord of the Flies. The two share memories from reading it in high school, discuss allegories, the book's plot, Team Fire vs. Team Pig, and what they would bring to a desert island. Is this book worth add

The Color Purple by Alice Walker

Jul 8th, 2020 49m 32s

Beto and Sarah discuss Alice Walker's The Color Purple. They discuss the book's main points, strong female friendships, letter writing, and jazz flute. Is this book worth adding to your bookshelf? Listen and find out!Cover art by Sarah Micha

The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald

Jul 8th, 2020 41m 3s

Beto and Sarah discuss F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby. The two share memories from reading it in high school, discuss the book's finer points, and decide who is the best/worst character. Is this book worth adding to your bookshelf? List