Off the Shelves Podcast

This week, we read The Palm House by Gwendoline Riley, and man... it was a little too similar to I Who Have Never Known Men for one of us. We also have a message for the scientists out there: we need you to get to work on a new tonic that we are pretty sure could save the world. So grab a drink, settle in, and let’s talk about it.
 
Let's Shop
Saie Lip Gloss
Let's Eat
Korean Beef Bowls

We’ve got another work horror story for you this week, and this one is a doozy. Our listener send-in is a hiring and onboarding bait-and-switch nightmare. Because apparently, sometimes the job you interviewed for and the job you actually get are not the same. 
We want to hear your work drama, workplace disasters, or even your wins. Send them our way at carey@offtheshelvespodcast.com. We promise to judge the situation, not you.
 
 
 

This week we picked up a book that neither of us was particularly excited to read. Is it satire? A psychological thriller? Book club fiction? We still don't really know. What we do know is that Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke gave us plenty to talk about. So grab a strong beverage, settle in, and let's unpack this one together.
Have you read this one? We'd love to hear your thoughts. Want to read it? Get your copy here: Yesteryear
Let's Shop:
Salt and Stone deodorant
Let's Eat:Smash Burgers and Sweet Potato Fries
Sesame Ginger Pineapple Beef
 

This week we're kicking off a new series about the workplace. Because if you've ever had a job, chances are you've collected a few stories.
Maybe you've had a boss who made you question reality, a coworker who belonged on a reality show, an interview that went completely sideways, or a meeting you'll never forget.
This week, we each share workplace experiences that stayed with us and changed the way we work. Now we want to 'hand the mic to you'.
Send us your workplace stories. The awkward, the unbelievable, the frustrating, and the funny. We can't wait to hear them.

Dare I say we've become Stephen King fangirls?
Up this week is another King novel, 11/22/63, a time-travel story that explores the consequences of changing the past. This book is THICK, and we loved it.
Grab some snacks and extra water to get you through our review of this 800-page beast, plus a harrowing story about a hike that nearly went very wrong. Thankfully, everyone survived.
Let's Shop:
Mother Denim
Aritizia-Blueprint Poplin Shirt
Let's Eat Dinner:
Deb's having girl dinner so here are some fun ideas for you: Girl Dinners
Carey's mom is cooking up: Sabatinos Sausage
 
 

This week: birthday surprises for Carey, including a new hobby! We also unpack "toxic traits," Mercury in retrograde, and whether the stars should really have a say in your next major purchase
And we're putting out a call for your best workplace stories. Hiring gone wrong? Job search horror stories? Budget cuts? Mergers? A coworker who deserves their own documentary? Send us your story at carey@offtheshelvespodcast.com. We may just feature it on the show.

It's Carey's birthday, and we don't mention it at all because, well, we recorded this episode before our Fourth of July getaways and her big day. Leave her a comment or send us an email wishing her the very best today!
This week we read How to Rule the World: An Education in Power at Stanford University by Theo Baker, a memoir that explores wealth, power, and Silicon Valley's influence on Stanford University. One of us loved the book, and one of us DNF'd it. You'll have to listen to find out who.
If you want to give this one a shot, buy it here: How to Rule the World
Let's shop:
Kosas: Hyaluronic Acid and caffeine concealer
Saturday Strides cute running socks
Let's eat:
Fish Tacos
Steak Stirfry

This week we're covering the issues that really matter: why a thumbs-up emoji can start a fight, whether emojis have taken on entirely new personalities, and if we're all reading way too much into tiny clown faces.
We also might have found our next hobby. And in a rare moment of common sense, Utah banned fireworks ahead of the Fourth of July. Considering the West is already on fire, we're calling that a win. Stay safe out there, friends.

We've officially been podcasting for one year, and neither of us has run out of opinions or books to read, so buckle in, because we're just getting started.
This week, we're talking about Belle Burden's memoir Strangers, an intimate and thought-provoking look at marriage, betrayal, loss, self-discovery, and  privilege. This book will leaves you wondering how well you can ever truly know the people closest to you.
We've also got some first-year podcast stats to share, thoughts on badminton, birthday celebrations, and Deb's renewed dream of owning a ranch filled with micro mini cows and horses. 
Products you'll love:
Cure Electrolytes
Golden Hour Farm
Dinner:
Grilled Chicken Salad

Jump into the chaos with us as we talk about the historic South Swell, World Cup soccer drama, the cocktails our 21-year-old selves swore were sophisticated, and more. 
Grab your Diet Coke with vanilla Stoli, a rum and Coke, or whatever you're sipping this summer, and let's get into it.