In this episode, we're tackling a way to sort some reads into 3 easy categories: Chore: an objectively successful and popular book we felt was a chore to get through Whore: an unpopular book we actually enjoyed a lot Score: a backlist book (2016 or earlier) we feel is underrated and should be added to your TBR We have the honor of having 3x New York Times bestselling author and avid reader, Kendra Adachi, sit in with us for this chat while Erin is on leave. Hardbacks Nonfiction Audiobooks Recs Spreadsheet (free to access this week) Kendra Adachi: The Lazy Genius | Instagram | Podcast | Books | The Book List Newsletter Chores: Listen in, no spoilers. Whores: Jamie | Kendra | Knox Scores: Jamie | Kendra | Knox Erin's Common Ground Pilgrimage trip for Hamnet happening in June 2027 is now open for registrations. Our Bookshop.org Storefront Our Instagram: @readwithshelfrespect Our Threads: @readwithshelfrespect readwithshelfrespect.com
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