Ep. 100: Ask Me Anything with Catherine from @GilmoreGuide

<p><strong>Today, we’re celebrating the 100th episode of <em>Sarah’s Bookshelves Live </em>with a very special <em>Ask Me Anything </em>episode co-hosted by </strong><strong>Catherine of <a href= "https://gilmoreguidetobooks.com/">Gilmore Guide to Books.</a> <span class="JsGRdQ">Catherine turns the tables to ask me all the questions you submitted.</span> <span class= "JsGRdQ">We go behind the scenes of the podcast, talk about my reading life, and my life outside of reading. Plus, Catherine answers a few questions!</span></strong></p> <p><em>This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!).</em></p> <h2><strong>Announcements</strong></h2> <ul> <li>My 2022 <a href= "https://www.sarahsbookshelves.com/the-2022-rock-your-reading-tracking-spreadsheet/">Rock Your Reading Tracker</a> is now available <strong>for $14.99 or FREE if you’re a <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/sarahsbookshelves">Superstars Patron</a></strong>! The tracker also got a big upgrade for 2022!</li> </ul> <h2><strong>Highlights</strong></h2> <ul> <li>Lots of behind-the-scenes questions about the podcast.</li> <li>Sarah’s original plan for the podcast included a co-host!</li> <li>Authors Sarah was nervous to interview and those who put her at ease.</li> <li>The thing that amps up Sarah’s anxiety as she is recording.</li> <li>Most enjoyed episodes and the things Sarah hates about podcasting.</li> <li>Sarah’s current rating system — all those quarter-stars!</li> <li>Sarah talks about reading droughts and how she gets herself out of a slump.</li> <li>The fun way Sarah offloads the physical books she no longer needs.</li> <li>Sarah’s and Catherine’s pre-blog and pre-podcast lives.</li> <li>How Sarah manages her reading-life, work-life, and home-life balance.</li> <li>The job that influenced the <a href= "https://www.sarahsbookshelves.com/the-2022-rock-your-reading-tracking-spreadsheet/"><strong>Reading Tracker</strong></a>.</li> <li>Sarah’s swimming events and Sarah’s and Catherine’s