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The Inner WorkingsAuthor: Leelynn Brady
Welcome to The Inner Shelf, a podcast where host Leelynn dives into stories that linger long after the last page. Each episode explores books that illuminate culture, belonging, and the diverse voices shaping todays literary landscapefrom island narratives to distant worlds, from familiar genres to bold new reads. More than a book review, The Inner Shelf is a conversation about what we keep inside us after we close the cover: the characters, the questions, and the quiet shifts in how we see ourselves and our communities. Pull up a chair, pour some tea, and make space on your inner shelf. Language: en Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches: What Happens When We Stop Hiding Our Magic
Episode 2
Friday, 12 December, 2025
In this episode of The Inner Shelf, I wander into the soft, magical world of The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna. What begins as a cozy fantasy about a solitary witch quickly becomes a meditation on loneliness, inherited rules, and the slow, sometimes awkward alchemy of found family.I explore how Mika Moon’s quiet isolation mirrors the shapes of my own, how cultural and family expectations can linger long after we’ve outgrown them, and what it means to let ourselves be seen—gently, cautiously, and on our own terms. This book arrived as a warm shift after the emotional weight of Episode 1, and it offered exactly the softness I didn’t realize I needed.Whether you’ve read the book or not, this episode invites you into a conversation about trust, chosen community, and the courage it takes to show the parts of ourselves we once kept hidden.
