In this episode, we’re talking all things BookTok—how it’s shaped our reading habits, our TBRs, and honestly… our book-buying budgets. We get into the series and titles that blew up online, which recommendations actually worked for us, and how much influence friends versus the BookTok community have on what we pick up next.

We also chat about our personal genre preferences, from romance to thrillers, and why book covers, special editions, and pretty sprayed edges have a dangerous amount of power over us. Audiobooks come into the conversation too, and how they fit into our reading lives alongside physical and digital books.

Along the way, we dive into some of our recent reads—breaking down stories that hit on grief, relationships, and the messier sides of YA fantasy. We don’t hold back when critiquing popular titles, unpacking what worked, what didn’t, and how hype can sometimes miss the mark. We wrap things up by talking about the chaos of unread books, the pressure of trending reads, and the genuine joy of stumbling across unexpected literary gems.

If you’ve ever been influenced (or victimized) by BookTok, this episode is for you. 📚✨

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In this episode, we’re catching up with some personal updates before jumping into a bigger conversation about parasocial relationships in the book world. We break down what parasocial relationships actually are, how social media has changed the way readers interact with authors, and where the line can start to blur between connection and entitlement.

We talk openly about the rise of intrusive comments, unrealistic expectations, and the unnecessary drama that can come from treating book opinions as personal attacks. From author–fan dynamics to the hypocrisy we sometimes see in reviews, we unpack how these behaviors affect creators, readers, and the community as a whole—and why it’s worth being more mindful of how we engage online.

We also share our thoughts on navigating negative reviews, maintaining healthy boundaries, and remembering that books are meant to be enjoyed, not fought over. To wrap things up, we chat about our current reading vibes and why escapism feels especially important right now.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by book community discourse or questioned your own relationship with authors and creators, this episode is a thoughtful, honest conversation you won’t want to miss.

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In this episode, we’re diving into the world of cozy fantasy—what it is, why it’s everywhere right now, and why so many readers (including us) are gravitating toward it. We talk about how post-pandemic escapism has shaped the genre, why emotional depth and found family sit at the heart of cozy fantasy, and how it offers a gentler alternative to high-stakes, epic fantasy.

We also explore what makes cozy fantasy so appealing: lower conflict, comforting settings, standalone stories, and romantic elements that feel warm rather than overwhelming. Along the way, we discuss representation in the genre, why it works so well as a gateway into fantasy, and what we think the future of cozy fantasy looks like as it continues to grow.

Whether you’re already a cozy fantasy lover or just curious about why everyone’s talking about it, we’re sharing our thoughts, our favorite aspects of the genre, and a few recommendations to help you get started. Grab a comfy drink, settle in, and let’s talk cozy reads. 📚✨

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In this episode, we kick off Season 2 of the podcast with by reintroducing ourselves and sharing a bit about our journey as book lovers. We talk about where our love of reading started, our favourite books, and the authors we consider automatic five-star reads. From there, we move into how we rate books, the genres we think are seriously underrated, and the petty reasons we sometimes DNF a book.

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HAPPY NEW YEAR! The Scorpio Bookshelf is pumped to be back and itching to bring you guys the best most consistent content we got!

This episode we are wrapping up 2025 and leaving it behind for the excitement and anticipation we have for 2026! Our book stats, our reading goals and our most anticipated reads of the next year!

Stay tuned for next weeks first full episode for Season 2!

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SPOILER ALERT WARNING! Tourist Season by Brynne Weaver spoilers from 25- 32 minutes in the pod!

Welcome back! This episode is a little return episode chatting about our birthdays, what we've been up to and the books we plan on reading for the end of the year!

Thank you for sticking with us this year, and we are excited to finish the year strong and the new year STRONGER!

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Welcome to Episode 27 of The Scorpio Bookshelf!

We meant to have a structured episode, but then Joaquin dropped the bombshell about getting an ARC of Scarred by History by Maggie Lynn and… well, chaos followed. Cue us rambling about fall, autumn aesthetics, and the flood of book releases coming before the year wraps up.

Are you ready for cozy reading season?

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Welcome to Episode 26 of The Scorpio Bookshelf!

Warning: opinions incoming. This week, Morgan and Joaquin break down their bookish preferences. Will you agree with us? Probably not—and that’s the fun part.

What’s your most unpopular book take?

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