Are you constantly on the lookout for your next thrilling read but hesitant to commit to a new book without knowing if it's worth the space on your already overflowing shelves? Shelf Bytes is here to rescue you from the dilemma of deciding which books to invest in and which to skip.

"Only If You're Lucky" takes us into the life of Margot, a college student whose world turns upside down when she befriends the enigmatic Lucy Sharp. As their sophomore year unfolds, a fraternity boy's murder and Lucy's subsequent disappearance set the stage for a story filled with twists, turns, and dark secrets. 
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In this episode of Shelf Byte, Tamara reviews the book 'Only If You're Lucky' by Stacey Willingham. She discusses the aspects she liked and disliked about the book, including the unpredictable plot and morally gray characters. Tamara also praises the narrator, Karissa Vacker, for her excellent performance. She gives the book a rating of three out of five stars and recommends it to readers who enjoy college campus stories with drama and unreliable characters. Tamara suggests borrowing the book from the library or using an Audible credit to listen to the audiobook.

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In this episode, Tamara and Classy review their year of buddy reads and discuss their best and worst reads. They compare this year's reading experience to last year's and share their average ratings. They also reveal their biggest disappointments and surprises of the year. They share their favorite book chat discussions and memorable moments from their book club. They also discuss the lowest and highest-rated books in their book club. The conversation concludes with their Buddy Read goal for 2024.

Takeaways

• Reviewing your reading year can help you reflect on your reading preferences and trends.
• Comparing your reading experiences from different years can provide insights into your changing tastes.
• Not every highly anticipated book lives up to expectations, and some books can surprise you in unexpected ways. Engaging in book chat discussions can enhance the reading experience.
• Memorable book club discussions often involve humor and unexpected plot twists.
• Exploring new authors can lead to exciting discoveries.

Welcome to this months #BuddyRead episode. This month a guest co-host joined me for the book chat! Kelly from the Boobies & Noobies Podcast was on deck to discuss The Night Shift! This was such a fun time, enjoy the episode. ​

What's a Buddy Read? Co-host Classy and I select a title that we'll either read, listen to, or a combination of both. Afterwards we come together to chat about it on the podcast! This is a candid and spoiler-filled convo.  We also get to talk about this book during a live book club chat, so you'll want to join the group on Facebook or BookClubs for an invitation to the next book club meeting!

​Be sure to check out the video version of this pod on Patreon.

Welcome to this months #BuddyRead episode. What's a Buddy Read? Co-host Classy and I select a title that we'll either read, listen to, or a combination of both. Afterwards we come together to chat about it on the podcast! This is a candid and spoiler-filled convo.  We also get to talk about this book during a live book club chat, so you'll want to join the group on Facebook or BookClubs for an invitation to the next book club meeting!

​Be sure to check out the video version of this pod and watch the exclusive After Show on Patreon.

Join Tamara and Casey from Heart Full of Ink for this candid podcast conversation about mystery title The Weekend Away and its Netflix movie adaptation. We've read (or listened) to the book, we've watched the movie and now we're going to review and compare both! 

Did you love it or hate it? Did you like the book or the movie better? Share your comments below and let us know what you thought of the podcast reaction.

Ratings: 2/5 - Tamara | 2/5 - Casey

Miles from home. Trust no one. Suspect everyone.

Orla and Kate have been best friends forever. Together they’ve faced it all – be it Orla’s struggles as a new mother or Kate’s messy divorce. And whatever else happens in their lives, they can always look forward to their annual weekend away.

This year, they’re off to Lisbon: the perfect flat, the perfect view, the perfect itinerary. And what better way to kick things off in style than with the perfect night out?

But when Orla wakes up the next morning, Kate is gone. Brushed off by the police and with only a fuzzy memory of the night’s events, Orla is her friend’s only hope. As she frantically retraces their steps, Orla makes a series of shattering discoveries that threaten everything she holds dear. Because while Lisbon holds the secret of what happened that night, the truth may lie closer to home…

Welcome to this months #BuddyRead episode. What's a Buddy Read? Co-host Classy and I select a title that we'll either read, listen to, or a combination of both. Afterwards we come together to chat about it on the podcast! This is a candid and spoiler-filled convo.  We also get to talk about this book during a live book club chat, so you'll want to join the group on Facebook or BookClubz for an invitation to the next book club meeting!
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In this episode, we're discussing These Toxic Things by Rachel Howzell Hall. Be sure to check out the video version of this pod and watch the exclusive After Show on Patreon.

Welcome to this months #BuddyRead episode. What's a Buddy Read? Co-host Classy and I select a title that we'll either read, listen to, or a combination of both. Afterwards we come together to chat about it on the podcast! This is a candid and spoiler-filled convo.  We also get to talk about this book during a live chat at in the Shelf Addiction Official Facebook group, so you'll want to join us there for the next book club!
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In this episode, we're discussing Local Woman Missing by Mary Kubica. Be sure to check out the video version of this pod and watch the exclusive After Show on Patreon.