14. Review of 2019

14. Review of 2019

Author: Brenna and Orin December 23, 2019 Duration: 47:09

2019 is almost over, so it's time to review the year. We share our favourite books and boardgames of 2019, and we discuss how our years went in general. You can find all of the books and boardgames we mention in the show notes along with our recommendations of the week. Keep expanding your shelf!


Games:

Terraforming Mars

Keyper

Snowdonia

Gloomhaven

On Tour

Welcome To...

Wingspan

Clank! In! Space!

Dice Forge: Rebellion

Scythe

Splendor

Tiny Epic Zombies

Wavelength

The Final Flicktier

The Island of El Dorado

Frosthaven


Books:

The Paris Seamstress by Natasha Lester 

The Jane Austen Project by Kathleen A Flynn

The Fifth Season by NK Jemisin 

Queenie by Candice Carty-Williams

How Long ’til Black Future Month by NK Jemisin

Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo

The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon

The Tea Dragon Society by Katie O'Neill

The Autobiography of Malcolm X by Alex Haley

The Library Book by Susan Orlean


Recs:

Wyrmwood

Rosalynne Love (@rosalynnelove)


You'll find The Hobby Shelf tucked between the well-loved novels and the slightly worn board game boxes. It's a comfortable space created by Brenna and Orin, two friends who believe our chosen pastimes are more than just ways to pass the time-they're stories, puzzles, and connections waiting to be shared. Each conversation in this podcast feels like pulling up a chair at a cozy kitchen table, where the talk naturally flows from the latest page-turner that kept someone up all night to that perfect, clever board game for a rainy afternoon. While books and tabletop games form the heart of their discussions, they happily wander into other crafts and hobbies, always with a sense of genuine curiosity. What you'll hear isn't formal review or instruction, but the authentic, sometimes passionate, sometimes funny chatter of people who love what they love. It’s about the strategy found in a game’s mechanics, the characters that feel like old friends, and the simple joy of starting a new project. This podcast is an invitation to remember why you picked up a hobby in the first place, and perhaps to find your next favourite one while you’re listening.
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9. Pet Peeves [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:57
Everyone gets annoyed at things, and today we share our pet peeves about books and boardgames. We have some strong opinions, so brace yourselves and be prepared to laugh. You can find all of the books and games we mentio…
8. Matchmaking [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:54
Game time! We challenge each other to find books and boardgames that match in theme, concept, or execution. Let us know if you think our matches actually match! You can find all of the books and games we mentioned in the…
7. Childhood Memories [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:06
Sometimes we miss our childhood, so in this episode we talk about the books we read as kids and the games we used to play! Bring on the nostalgia. You can find all of the books and games we mentioned in the show notes al…
6. Favourite Settings [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:42
If you could step into your favourite fictional setting, where would you go? On this episode, Brenna and Orin discuss their favourite book and boardgame settings! You can find all of the books and games we mentioned in t…
5. Reading and Gaming Together [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:24
Sometimes we like to read books together and play games with just 2 people. On this episode, we talk about our experience reading books and playing boardgames together as a couple. You can find all of the books and games…
4. Spooky Books and Games [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:27
Halloween is our favourite event of the year, so it’s time to talk about spooky books and games! You can find all of the books and games we mentioned in the show notes along with our recommendations of the week. Keep exp…
3. How We Experience Stories [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:27
On this episode, we talk about how we experience stories. We talk about what stories are, what we find interesting in stories, and how stories are important for creating empathy. You can find all of the books and games w…
2. Fall Recommendations [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:36
Excited for fall? We give our fall book and boardgame recommendations. You can find all of the books and games we mentioned in the show notes along with our recommendations of the week. Keep expanding your shelf! Contact…
1. Introduction [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:07
Welcome to The Hobby Shelf, a podcast where we discuss books, boardgames, and sometimes other hobbies. On this episode, we introduce ourselves and talk about the podcast. You can find all of the books and games we mentio…