In Episode 28 of 'Wes and Shelly Share,' dated August 3rd, 2024, Wes and Shelly dive into their favorite summer reads, recount an adventurous day at Stevens Creek and the Waxhaw Farmer's Market, and share updates on their publishing journey on Spotify. They discuss their differing book tastes, with Wes leaning towards nonfiction like 'Invisible Rulers' by Renee DiResta and 'The New Superpower for Women' by Steve Cardian, while Shelly highlights her love for science fiction and fantasy with books by Sarah J. Maas and Michael J. Sullivan. The episode also covers their enriching experience at the Kennedy Space Center and features a segment on their favorite podcasts, including 'Hard Fork,' 'Oprah's SuperSoul,' and 'Are We There Yet?'. Join them for an insightful discussion on books, safety, space education, and more. (Links to all referenced books / podcasts / websites are available!)

00:00 Introduction and Today's Agenda

00:22 Morning Adventures and Farmer's Market Visit

01:03 Podcasting Challenges and Summer Book Reads

02:23 Wes's Non-Fiction Book: Invisible Rulers

07:08 Shelly's Fiction Book: Throne of Glass Series

14:04 Wes's Non-Fiction Book: The New Superpower for Women

22:34 Shelly's Historical Fiction: A Gentleman in Moscow

32:41 Blue Collar Workers and Fine Dining

33:30 Communism and Equality

34:02 Appreciation for Fine Literature

34:42 Top Superpowers for Women

38:46 Book Recommendations

48:11 Kennedy Space Center Experience

54:18 Favorite Podcasts

01:05:18 Conclusion and Outro