Shelf Motivated

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mtleblibrarian@mtlebanonlibrary.org

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Episode 33

August 18, 2026

We're back! After a break, Sharon, Sarah, and Eric are back behind the microphones to bring you episode 33 of Shelf Motivated. Come for the book chat, stay for continued discussion of a movie that Sarah says was better than the book! Here's a hint… we've been talking about this book on the pod since 2024! Sharon explores the darker end of the cozy spectrum, Eric reads one of the most popular books of the year, Sarah reads about kids books, and retired killers (not in the same book…don't worry...

Episode 32

December 09, 2025

'Tis the season! It's time for another Shelf Motivated end of year holiday extravaganza! Come for the time-tested classics… stick around for the Victorian Ghost Stories and Folk Horror adjacent seasonal reads. Sarah discusses a stone-cold Christmas Classic… and also a book by LM Montgomery that technically takes place during the winter for part of it. Sharon gets into the ritual of reading when it's cold outside, and like the Ghost of Holiday Podcasts Past, revisits some titles we discussed o...

Episode 31

October 28, 2025

Happy Spooky Season! This year on the Shelf Motivated Spooky Season Spectacular Special we get into a few classics of American horror from the 1970s, some folk horror, some horror anthologies, and a few British books that are horror adjacent. Come for the horror, stick around to hear Sharon talk about literary fiction that has ghosts, and Sarah take one of her all-time favorite writers to task! Break out the candy!     Books discussed: Hide by Kiersten White The Final Girl Support Group by Gr...

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Shelf Motivated is hosted by Sharon and Sarah. Its publicly listed email is mtleblibrarian@mtlebanonlibrary.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Shelf Motivated?

The publicly listed email for Shelf Motivated: mtleblibrarian@mtlebanonlibrary.org.

How many listeners does Shelf Motivated have?

Podseeker estimates Shelf Motivated reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Shelf Motivated?

Shelf Motivated typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: librarian, library staff, or industry professional with niche expertise (e.g., comics, graphic novels). Common among recent guests: worked in libraries or bookstores; published works or notable projects in relevant niche; engagement in community literacy or education initiatives. Recent guests include Chris Lutes.

How hard is it to get booked on Shelf Motivated?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Shelf Motivated cover?

Recent episodes cover Books, Graphic Novels, Libraries, Comics, and Publishing. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.