16. 2020 Releases

16. 2020 Releases

Author: Brenna and Orin January 14, 2020 Duration: 49:24

It's a new year, and there are tons of new books and boardgames coming out. In this episode, we share a few of our anticipated 2020 releases.

We'd also like some feedback so we can make the podcast even better. What do you like about our show? What books and/or boardgames would you like us to talk about? What are your top recommendations? Let us know on Twitter or Instagram (@thehobbyshelf) or send us an email at thehobbyshelfpodcast@gmail.com.

All of the books and boardgames we mention in the show are in the show notes. And remember, keep expanding your shelf!

Games:

Black Angel

Everdell

Everdell: Pearlbrook

Kemet: Blood and Sand

Mariposas

Ride the Rails

Return to Dark Tower

Tidal Blades: Heroes of the Reef

Tekhenu: Obelisk of the Sun

Wavelength 

The Great Wall 

Hunted

Almanac: The Dragon Road

Books:

Before the Devil Breaks You by Libba Bray

Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo

The Hand on the Wall by Maureen Johnson

The King of Crows by Libba Bray

The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins

Cracked Up to Be by Courtney Summers

Sadie by Courtney Summers

Of Curses and Kisses by Sandhya Menon

The Subtweet by Vivek Shraya

Out Now: Queer We Go Again ed. Saundra Mitchell


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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