For the stories
behind the stories.
Shelf Care Society is a warm, smart, curiosity-driven literary and cultural podcast hosted by Brian Larson, known online as @Brian.Reads.
Great books are just the beginning.
These are not standard publicity interviews. The conversations explore the personal experiences that shape creative work, unexpected obsessions, identity, ambition, writing craft, culture, and the big questions hiding inside books.
Authors, artists, actors, activists, and other cultural figures join Brian for substantive, personal conversations that leave room for surprise.
A reader.
A writer.
Endlessly curious.
Brian Larson is a writer, speaker, literary creator, and the host of Shelf Care Society. Through @Brian.Reads, he has built a community around books, big ideas, and conversations that bring readers closer to the people behind the stories.
Brian is also the author of The Afterparty: An Open Invitation to Sobriety, forthcoming from Broadleaf Books on May 4, 2027, an Oprah Daily contributor, and an NBC10 Books contributor.
Space to be curious.
Room to be human.
A book can open the door to a conversation about almost anything. Shelf Care Society follows those possibilities, making space for thoughtful questions, honest reflection, and the details that rarely fit into a talking point.
Whether you are a devoted reader or simply curious about the people shaping our culture, there is a seat for you here.