2. Fall Recommendations

2. Fall Recommendations

Author: Brenna and Orin September 30, 2019 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 info for our amazing cover art designer, Stephanie Limb:

Twitter: @Stephaniel_Arts

Instagram: @steph_is_the_stove


Games:

Fire Emblem: Three Houses

Root

One Night Ultimate Werewolf

Takenoko

Catan

Keyper

Tokaido

Groves

Photosynthesis


Books:

The Kingdom of Copper by SA Chakraborty

Love From A to Z but SK Ali

The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas

Save Me the Plums by Ruth Reichl

Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

The Raven Cycle by Maggie Stiefvater

The Harry Potter series by JK Rowling

The Lord of the Rings by JRR Tolkien

The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde

The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield


Recommendations of the week:

What Should I Read Next

Secret Feminist Agenda


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.
Author: Language: en-ca Episodes: 20

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20. Let's Talk About Love [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:10
Whether or not you celebrate love day, it can be nice to dive into some romance. In this episode, Brenna shares her top 5 romance books and Orin shares 5 boardgames themed around love. We'd love to hear your favourites a…
19. D&D Deep Dive [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:21:00
Evan Lewis joins us today for a deep dive into Dungeons and Dragons! If you're interested in tabletop RPGs, this is the episode for you. We discuss our favourite parts of D&D and give some insights from both a player per…
18. Book and Boardgame Production [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:13:45
Do you want to publish a book? Are you interested in designing or publishing a boardgame? This is the perfect episode for you! In this episode, we look at the production process for both books and boardgames. We give tip…
17. Review: Everdell and Ninth House [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:13:08
Time for a deep dive! This is our first in-depth review episode, and we're looking at Everdell and Ninth House. All of the books and games we mention in the show are in the show notes, and we would love to hear your reco…
16. 2020 Releases [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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 y…
15. 2020 Goals [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:26
It's the first episode of 2020! Since it's a new year, we decided to set some book- and boardgames-related goals. What are your goals? Share them with us on our Twitter or Instagram (@thehobbyshelf) or send us an email a…
14. Review of 2019 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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…
13. Winter Recommendations [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:46
Looking for something wintery to read or play? We have a list of great recommendations for you. All of the books and boardgames we mention in the show are in the show notes. And remember, keep expanding your shelf! Games…
12. Wish Lists for 2019 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:07
It's the holiday season, so we're sharing our 2019 wish lists! What's on your wish list? You can find all the books and games we mentioned in the show notes along with our recommendations of the week. Keep expanding your…
11. Favourite Mechanics and Tropes [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:53
*Some spoilers* We love gushing about our favourite things, and on today's episode we talk about our favourite game mechanics and book tropes! You can find all of the books and games we mentioned in the show notes along…