Shelf - Esteem Issues Book Club Tue, 05 May 2026 09:48:49 -0400 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robyn-boudreau en © 2026 Shelf - Esteem Issues Book Club yes 4b8bfe73-bbc2-5a4b-aae8-09620e8ea620 Robyn Boudreau episodic true Welcome to my book club podcast. Where we read, discuss and laugh about everything books and our mental health as book hoarders. I know you have a list on kindle unlimited of covers you loved but have not had time to read. Don’t lie or be ashamed we all do! I am guilty of it too, as a busy momma and adulting just like the rest of you. Join me here where we knock that to-read list down one by one and have fun doing it!

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Robyn Boudreau https://storage.buzzsprout.com/z749x5s74vldkc2mg3sfcp79pnby?.jpg Shelf - Esteem Issues Book Club https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robyn-boudreau Episode 15: The Crash — Suspicion, Silence, and the Moment You Realize Something Isn’t Right Episode 15: The Crash — Suspicion, Silence, and the Moment You Realize Something Isn’t Right Everything looks fine....so why don't I trust any of it? 

]]> Everything looks fine....so why don't I trust any of it? 

]]> Robyn Boudreau Buzzsprout-19041457 Sun, 19 Apr 2026 18:00:00 -0400 490 1 15 full false Episode 14: Psycho Fae — Power, Control, and the Kind of Choices You Don’t Walk Away From Episode 14: Psycho Fae — Power, Control, and the Kind of Choices You Don’t Walk Away From Not everything is as it seems… and that’s the problem. 👀 Episode 14 gets complicated.

]]> Not everything is as it seems… and that’s the problem. 👀 Episode 14 gets complicated.

]]> Robyn Boudreau Buzzsprout-19002801 Sun, 12 Apr 2026 15:00:00 -0400 675 1 14 full false Episode 13: Project Hail Mary — Science, Survival, and the Audacity of This Man Episode 13: Project Hail Mary — Science, Survival, and the Audacity of This Man Out of my genre. In my feelings. Somehow...in space. Episode 13 is a problem.

]]> Out of my genre. In my feelings. Somehow...in space. Episode 13 is a problem.

]]> Robyn Boudreau Buzzsprout-18965039 Sun, 05 Apr 2026 13:00:00 -0400 656 1 13 full false EPISODE 12 The Boyfriend — I Knew He Was a Bad Idea… So Obviously I Kept Reading EPISODE 12 The Boyfriend — I Knew He Was a Bad Idea… So Obviously I Kept Reading I left a smart book...for a suspicious man. No regrets!! Be honest you have done that right? Right?! He was charming, attentive and absolutely not to be trusted. Let's get into it!

]]> I left a smart book...for a suspicious man. No regrets!! Be honest you have done that right? Right?! He was charming, attentive and absolutely not to be trusted. Let's get into it!

]]> Robyn Boudreau Buzzsprout-18926457 Sun, 29 Mar 2026 16:00:00 -0400 563 1 12 full false Episode 11: The Intruder - I left dragons..for THIS?! Episode 11: The Intruder - I left dragons..for THIS?! Out of my genre and still broke my trust. The Intruder had me side-eyeing everyone. Come investigate!

]]> Out of my genre and still broke my trust. The Intruder had me side-eyeing everyone. Come investigate!

]]> Robyn Boudreau Buzzsprout-18888954 Sun, 22 Mar 2026 18:00:00 -0400 510 1 11 full false Episode 10 The things we leave unfinished- Tale of 2 timelines Episode 10 The things we leave unfinished- Tale of 2 timelines Two writers. An unfinished love story. And emotional damage across two timelines. I step wildly outside my dark-fantasy chaos to investigate The things we leave unfinished by Rebecca Yarros. This book may not have dragons... but the heartbreak is just as dangerous.

]]> Two writers. An unfinished love story. And emotional damage across two timelines. I step wildly outside my dark-fantasy chaos to investigate The things we leave unfinished by Rebecca Yarros. This book may not have dragons... but the heartbreak is just as dangerous.

]]> Robyn Boudreau Buzzsprout-18849858 Sun, 15 Mar 2026 15:00:00 -0400 706 1 10 full false Episode 9 "Psycho Shifters - Trauma, Power and Three Men Who Really Should Come With Warning Labels" Episode 9 "Psycho Shifters - Trauma, Power and Three Men Who Really Should Come With Warning Labels" Fangs, flirting and wildly questionable life choices. Let's Discuss. Enter Pyscho Shifters by Jasmine Mas.

]]> Fangs, flirting and wildly questionable life choices. Let's Discuss. Enter Pyscho Shifters by Jasmine Mas.

]]> Robyn Boudreau Buzzsprout-18811702 Sun, 08 Mar 2026 17:00:00 -0400 982 1 9 full false Episode 0 Fantasy books are unhinged ( and I love them) Episode 0 Fantasy books are unhinged ( and I love them) Fantasy books are a little unhinged... and someone needs t talk about it. Welcome to Shelf Esteem Issues - the podcast where books get interrogated characters get judged, and terrible fictional life choices are analyzed with a healthy amount of sass. Every episode dives into a different book, so you can start anywhere.

]]> Fantasy books are a little unhinged... and someone needs t talk about it. Welcome to Shelf Esteem Issues - the podcast where books get interrogated characters get judged, and terrible fictional life choices are analyzed with a healthy amount of sass. Every episode dives into a different book, so you can start anywhere.

]]> Robyn Boudreau Buzzsprout-18804211 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 18:00:00 -0500 350 1 full false Episode 8 Uprooted - Wild Magic, Bad Men and a Village That Needed Therapy Episode 8 Uprooted - Wild Magic, Bad Men and a Village That Needed Therapy Magic misfires, reckless choices and a wizard who weaponizes his trust issues. Step into Uprooted, where the forest isn't the only thing unhinged.

]]> Magic misfires, reckless choices and a wizard who weaponizes his trust issues. Step into Uprooted, where the forest isn't the only thing unhinged.

]]> Robyn Boudreau Buzzsprout-18770571 Sun, 01 Mar 2026 16:00:00 -0500 821 1 8 full false Episode 7 The Soft Girl who Sparked a Storm Episode 7 The Soft Girl who Sparked a Storm What happens the the quiet girl escapes, the monsters taker her side, and the world realizes too late who she really is? This is Written in Red--and this episode has claws! This is the Finale. Let's close this chapter together!

]]> What happens the the quiet girl escapes, the monsters taker her side, and the world realizes too late who she really is? This is Written in Red--and this episode has claws! This is the Finale. Let's close this chapter together!

]]> Robyn Boudreau Buzzsprout-18727953 Sun, 22 Feb 2026 18:00:00 -0500 475 1 7 full false Episode 6 One Book a Week or BUST Episode 6 One Book a Week or BUST Welcome to the new era of Shelf Esteem Issues-where we don't just read the books...We conquer them.

]]> Welcome to the new era of Shelf Esteem Issues-where we don't just read the books...We conquer them.

]]> Robyn Boudreau Buzzsprout-18720927 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 19:00:00 -0500 159 1 6 full false Episode 5 Fueled by Fear Episode 5 Fueled by Fear This wee we delve into chapters 17-24 where quirky turns serious, and Meg's journey of independence unfolds amidst rising tensions and prophecies."

]]> This wee we delve into chapters 17-24 where quirky turns serious, and Meg's journey of independence unfolds amidst rising tensions and prophecies."

]]> Robyn Boudreau Buzzsprout-18688452 Sun, 15 Feb 2026 15:00:00 -0500 671 1 5 full false Episode 4 Back on Track Episode 4 Back on Track In this episode of Shelf Esteem Issues, I reflect on previous episodes, apologize for not providing enough context about the book, and dive into a detailed recap of chapters 1-16 of 'Written in Red' by Anne Bishop. The discussion explores the themes of power dynamics, the nature of humanity, and the emotional depth of the characters, particularly focusing on Meg's trauma and her interactions with the others.Also I have included thought-provoking questions about the narrative and its implications, setting the stage for future discussions. Also I switched to Friday night posting. It gives you the opportunity to catch up over the full weekend!

Stay magical!! And BB

]]> In this episode of Shelf Esteem Issues, I reflect on previous episodes, apologize for not providing enough context about the book, and dive into a detailed recap of chapters 1-16 of 'Written in Red' by Anne Bishop. The discussion explores the themes of power dynamics, the nature of humanity, and the emotional depth of the characters, particularly focusing on Meg's trauma and her interactions with the others.Also I have included thought-provoking questions about the narrative and its implications, setting the stage for future discussions. Also I switched to Friday night posting. It gives you the opportunity to catch up over the full weekend!

Stay magical!! And BB

]]> Robyn Boudreau Buzzsprout-18638898 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 21:00:00 -0500 1316 1 4 full false Episode 3 Diving in! Episode 3 Diving in! In this Episode we dive in to Written in Red the book I chose to read this month. I read chapters 1 -7 this past week. What an interesting read so far. Come on in to listen to a raw and uncut thats right no editing here. You are in my world which can be quiet or crazy. Every day is a new venture. Grab you favorite beverage, cozy up and listen in. Stay magical and BB!

~Robyn

]]> In this Episode we dive in to Written in Red the book I chose to read this month. I read chapters 1 -7 this past week. What an interesting read so far. Come on in to listen to a raw and uncut thats right no editing here. You are in my world which can be quiet or crazy. Every day is a new venture. Grab you favorite beverage, cozy up and listen in. Stay magical and BB!

~Robyn

]]> Robyn Boudreau Buzzsprout-18604826 Sun, 01 Feb 2026 11:00:00 -0500 2069 full false Let's start this thing! Let's start this thing! Episode two bring you into my world and help you to get a better understanding of why we are here and what we are going to achieve here. Reading first and foremost but also fun and laughs. This episode kicks off the start if our first book! Listen in go out and get the book and come back next week for our first book club discussion. "Own your power and Stay Magical!" BB

]]> Episode two bring you into my world and help you to get a better understanding of why we are here and what we are going to achieve here. Reading first and foremost but also fun and laughs. This episode kicks off the start if our first book! Listen in go out and get the book and come back next week for our first book club discussion. "Own your power and Stay Magical!" BB

]]> Robyn Boudreau Buzzsprout-18565672 Sun, 25 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0500 939 full false An introduction of some kind An introduction of some kind This is not really an episode one per se but more of a small get to know me and what i have in store for this podcast. Next Eposide will be next Saturday or Sunday. Soooo stay tuned, that episode will announce the book I am going to start with and some more details of the podcast! Like what is a book club podcast all about! Until then,

"May your dreams be as enchanting as a witch's brew.

- Robyn

]]> This is not really an episode one per se but more of a small get to know me and what i have in store for this podcast. Next Eposide will be next Saturday or Sunday. Soooo stay tuned, that episode will announce the book I am going to start with and some more details of the podcast! Like what is a book club podcast all about! Until then,

"May your dreams be as enchanting as a witch's brew.

- Robyn

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