The Bookshop Podcast (Mandy Jackson-Beverly)
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| 04 Feb 2022 | Stephanie Stillo & Emily Moore, Library of Congress | 00:32:10 | |
Welcome to the first special monthly edition of The Bookshop Podcast! | |||
| 07 Feb 2022 | Emma Straub, Author, Co-owner Books Are Magic | 00:29:56 | |
Dear Listeners, Emma is the New York Times-bestselling author of four novels—All Adults Here, The Vacationers, Modern Lovers, Laura Lamont's Life in Pictures—and the short story collection Other People We Married. Her books have been published in more than 20 languages, and All Adults Here is currently in development as a television series. She and her husband, Michael Fusco, own Books Are Magic, an independent bookstore in Brooklyn, New York. Emma’s new novel, This Time Tomorrow is coming May 2022. What Is Love, Mac Barnett, Carson Ellis Brown Girls, Daphne Palasi Andreades | |||
| 09 Feb 2022 | Sheila Darcey, Author Sketch by Sketch: A Creative Path. to Emotional Healing and Transformation | 00:37:19 | |
Sheila Darcey is the author of Sketch by Sketch: The Creative Path to Emotional Healing and Transformation During a difficult time in her life, Sheila found that the act of sketching and freestyle drawing―of giving a physical form to her thoughts, emotions, and ideas―was an impactful way to process what she was feeling. One simple sketch became a daily practice and developed into a meditative and therapeutic tool that Sheila has taught and shared with thousands of people. | |||
| 14 Feb 2022 | Elizabeth Bluemle, Picture Book Author, and Owner of The Flying Pig Bookstore | 00:32:54 | |
Today I'm chatting with picture book author and owner of The Flying Pig Bookstore, Elizabeth Bluemle, about writing and the magic of solo writing retreats, the diversity database she has developed, and of course, BOOKS! Brown Girl Dreaming, Jacqueline Woodson Their eyes Were Watching God: A Novel, Zora Neale Hurston On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous: A Novel, Ocean Vuong Friday Black, Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah The House in the Cerulean Sea, TJ Klune Convenience Store Woman, Sayaka Murata, Ginny Tapley Takemori (translator) Sankofa: a novel, Chibundu Onuzo
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| 16 Feb 2022 | Jeff Hoffman, Author | 00:29:58 | |
In today’s episode, I chat with Jeff Hoffman about his new book Other People’s Children, adoption, and writing. Jeff Hoffman attended Bradley University and then earned an MFA in fiction from Columbia College Chicago. His writing has appeared in Barely South Review, The Sun, Harpur Palate, The Roanoke Review, Booth, and Lunch Ticket. Hoffman is the winner of the Madison Review’s 2018 Chris O’Malley Prize in Fiction and a finalist for the Missouri Review’s 2019 Jeffrey E. Smith Editors’ Prize. | |||
| 21 Feb 2022 | Hannah Harlow and Sam Pfeifle, Co-Owners of The Book Shop of Beverly Farms | 00:49:34 | |
Today I'm chatting with sister and brother, Hannah Harlow and Sam Pfeifle, co-owners of The Book Shop of Beverly Farms about how publishers can better support indie bookshop owners, writing, the perils of driving in Massachusetts, and of course, books! What Strange Paradise, Omar El Akkad The Last White Man, Mohsin Hamid A Lie someone Told You About Yourself, Peter Ho Davies Firekeeper’s Daughter, Angeline Boulley Poet Warrior: A Memoir, Joy Harjo The Little French Bridal Shop, Jennifer Dupee Swimming to the Top of the Tide, Patricia Hanlon Ever Heard of Her, Lisa Savage, Ruby Pfeifle Seaside Towns of the North Shore of Mass, Ingrid Moller Potenza Grief is the Thing With Feathers, Max Porter
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| 23 Feb 2022 | Nadia L. King, Author and Short Story Writer | 00:38:08 | |
In this episode, I'm chatting with author and short story writer Nadia L. King about her decision to open up about her past, her love of indie bookshops, and her interesting path from a finished manuscript to a publishing deal. Her books include Claire Malone Changes the World, The Lost Smile, Claire Malone Makes a Friend. Can the Real JR Stand Up, Please? and Jenna’s Truth. Nadia is currently undertaking postgraduate studies in English and creative writing. She lives in Western Australia with her family and an ever-expanding collection of books. The Bottle of Scent, Nadia L. King, Short Story Freedom from Violence and Lies: Anton Chekhov’s Life and Writings, Michael C. Finke
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| 28 Feb 2022 | Harvey Jason and Louis M. Jason, Mystery Pier Books | 00:31:22 | |
Have you ever wanted to know what makes a first edition book valuable, apart from the obvious?! Let me introduce you to Harvey and Louis Jason, the father and son team behind Mystery Pier Books. | |||
| 02 Mar 2022 | Steve Barron, Director, Producer, Writer, Farmer | 00:48:42 | |
Books and TV series have kept me sane during the past few years. Two series that pop into mind are The Durrells in Corfu and, more recently, Around the World in 80 Days. As the credits rolled by, I smiled when I saw Steve Barron's name pop up as episode director multiple times. My mind drifted back to the 80s when I’d been lucky enough to work on a few music videos Steve directed out of Limelight Production in Los Angeles. Steve was one of the good guys, a gentleman who didn’t scream or pout, and due to his background in the camera department, he understood and appreciated film crews. Steve Barron started in films as a camera assistant on epic productions such as Richard Donner's Superman, Richard Attenborough's A Bridge Too Far and Ridley Scott's The Duellists. He began directing what were known in the UK as promotional videos in the early eighties for bands such as The Jam, Human League, and Adam & the Ants. In 1982 he conceived and directed the award-winning Billie-Jean music video, the first single from Michael Jackson's incredible Thriller album. More seminal videos followed, and at the 1986 MTV Awards, Steve’s work was acknowledged when Dire Straits' Money for Nothing won Best Video, and A-Ha's Take On Me was awarded Best Director. Steve’s cult classic film Electric Dreams was released in 1984. His second film, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1986), stunned the industry by becoming the first independent feature to break the $100 million theatrical mark. Steve directed other features, including Coneheads, Rat, Mike Bassett: England Manager, and TV network mega-series Merlin, Arabian Nights, Dreamkeeper, and Treasure Island, all garnering him a slew of awards, including 27 Emmy nominations, 5 Gold Globe nominations, and a DGA nod. Oh, and he’s also a hemp farmer! | |||
| 07 Mar 2022 | Lauren Brown & Lisa Dibble From The Story Shop, Monroe, Georgia | 00:26:27 | |
This episode is about children's books, from picture books to YA readers. We've got you covered! The Story Shop is co-managed by creative director Lisa Dibble and director of operations Lauren Brown. Tiny T. Rex And The Impossible Hug, Jonathan Stutzman, Jay Fleck Skin of the Sea, Natasha Bowen Dream Animals, Emily Winfield Martin Within These Lines, Stephanie Morrill
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| 09 Mar 2022 | James Nestor, Author, Journalist | 00:32:06 | |
After reading James Nestor's book, Breath, I had plenty of questions. James and I chat about his approach to research and writing, what it's like to swim with sperm whales, breathing through your nose, and his upcoming breath retreat in Costa Rica. Instagram: instagram.com/mrjamesnestor Facebook: facebook.com/mrjamesnestor Twitter: twitter.com/mrjamesnestor | |||
| 14 Mar 2022 | Fiona Dutrayn, Damn Fine Bookstore, Lyon, Paris | 00:19:48 | |
Fiona Dutrayn is the owner of Damn fine Bookstore in Lyon, France. The bookshop offers an international selection of books in English, German, Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese, along with a cafe. You can find the bookshop online at damnfinebookstore.com. A Stopover In Lyon: The Adventures Of The Three Storks, Alexandra Horvath & Stephane Perraud Plain Bad Heroines, Emily M. Danforth We Ride Upon Sticks, Quan Barry Conversations With Friends, Sally Rooney Little Fires Everywhere, Celeste NG Good And Well Restaurant, Lyon Sept ´Epices, Lebanese Restaurant, Lyon
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| 16 Mar 2022 | Ruthie Marlenée, Author | 00:19:55 | |
Ruthie Marlenée is a Mexican-American novelist, screenwriter, and poet born and raised in Orange County, California. She earned a Writers’ Certificate in Fiction from UCLA and is the author of Isabela’s Island, Curse of the Ninth, nominated for a James Kirkwood Literary Prize and Agave Blues from which an excerpt A Good Tabernero Listens is nominated for the Pushcart Prize. Ruthie Marlenée The Tortilla Curtain, T.C. Boyle The Vanishing Half, Brit Bennett | |||
| 21 Mar 2022 | Arsen Kashkashian, Boulder Book Store | 00:36:30 | |
In this episode, I chat with Arsen Kashkashian, head buyer and general manager at the Boulder Book Store in Boulder, Colorado. I asked him about the plethora of local authors, such as Jon Krakauer and Stephen Graham Jones, hiking, books in translation, and Allen Ginsberg’s time in the Boulder community. Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Truman Capote To Break a Covenant, Alison Ames Cloud Cuckoo Land: A Novel, Anthony Doerr Burntcoat: A Novel, Sarah Hall The Trojan War Museum: and Other Stories, Ayse Papatya Bucak The Odyssey, Homer, translated by Emily Wilson | |||
| 23 Mar 2022 | Christopher Finan, Author, Executive Director National Coalition Against Censorship | 00:25:21 | |
Christopher Finan is NCAC’s executive director. He previously served as president of the American Booksellers Foundation for Free Expression (ABFE), the bookseller’s voice in the fight against censorship. He has been an advocate for free expression since 1982. Prior to joining ABFE, he was executive director of Media Coalition, a trade association that defends the First Amendment rights of producers and distributors of media. He is a former chair of NCAC and Media Coalition. He was a trustee of the Freedom to Read Foundation and received its Roll of Honor Award in 2011. A native of Cleveland, Chris is a graduate of Antioch College. After working as a newspaper reporter, he studied American history at Columbia University where he received his Ph.D. He is the author of From the Palmer Raids to the Patriot Act: A History of the Fight for Free Speech in America (Beacon Press), which won the 2008 Eli Oboler Award of the American Library Association. He also wrote Alfred E. Smith: The Happy Warrior (Hill and Wang) and edited National Security and Free Speech: The Debate Since 9/11 (IDEBATE Press), a reader for high school students. The Hugh M. Hefner Foundation honored the latter with its First Amendment Award. His latest book is Drunks: The Story of Alcoholism and the Birth of Recovery (Beacon Press). Chris is married to Pat Willard, author of several food histories, including America Eats! On the Road with the W.P.A.–The First Fries, Box Supper Socials, and Chitlin’ Feasts that Define Real American Food (Bloomsbury). They have two sons and live in Brooklyn. | |||
| 28 Mar 2022 | Shoshana Smith, Flashlight Books | 00:22:31 | |
If you have children to buy books for, this is the episode for you! Flashlight Books is an independent bookstore located in Walnut Creek, California. Owners Shoshana Smith, Marian Adducci, and Gigi Reinheimer are dedicated to promoting a sustained love of reading in children and see the bookstore as a community-focused space that celebrates curiosity, passion, and learning. The Unexplainable Disappearance Of Mars Patel, Sheela Chari Marcus Vega Doesn’t Speak Spanish, Pablo Cartaya Eyes That Speak To The Stars, Joanna Ho Maizy Chen’s Last Chance, Lisa Yee Yummy: A History Of Desserts, Victoria Grace Elliott The $150,000 Rugelach, Allison Marks I Must Betray You, Ruta Seppetys Gear Breakers, Zoe Hana Mikuta
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| 30 Mar 2022 | Dr. Mary Hill-Wagner, Author | 00:33:54 | |
Dr. Mary Hill-Wagner is the author of Girlz ‘N the Hood: A Memoir of Mama in South Central Los Angeles, which was released by the Pact Press in September 2021. She is married to Dr. Marcus Wagner. They have two spoiled dogs together. Girlz ‘n the Hood: A Memoir of Mama in South Central Los Angeles, Mary Hill-Wagner I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, Maya Angelou | |||
| 04 Apr 2022 | Heather J. Marquez, Director of Retail Operations at The Gamble House Conservancy | 00:22:25 | |
Today I'm exploring a bookshop of a different kind, set within a National Historic Landmark and specializing in books on architecture and landscape. The Gamble House is an iconic American Craftsman home in Pasadena, California, designed by Greene and Greene's architectural firm. Heather J. Marquez is the Director of Retail Operations at The Gamble House Conservancy. | |||
| 06 Apr 2022 | Stephanie Stillo & Aliza Leventhal From The Library of Congress With Special Guests Nadine Seiler, and Karen Irwin | 00:46:58 | |
On February 12 of this year, I read an article by Jonathan Franklin, a digital reporter on the News desk at National Public Radio here in the United States. The article, titled: Artwork from the Black Lives Matter memorial has a new home: the Library of Congress, lit a fire in me, and I immediately contacted Stephanie Stillo, Curator, Rare Book and Special Collections Division at the Library of Congress, to see if she could arrange a conversation with the people involved with saving the artwork from the Black Lives Matter memorial. Being the gracious lady she is and a regular guest on The Bookshop Podcast, Stephanie put me in touch with Aliza Leventhal, head of technical services in the Prints and Photographs Division at the Library of Congress; the same Aliza referenced in the NPR article. Aliza suggested I also speak with the two guardians of the fence, Nadine Seiler and Karen Irwin. | |||
| 11 Apr 2022 | Karen Finlay, Alibi Bookshop | 00:25:34 | |
Alibi Bookshop in Downtown Vallejo, California, is a general interest and proudly independent bookstore. After spending nearly twenty years in the publishing industry, Karen Finlay, and her husband Jon Burchard, bought the store from Shannon Hartlep and reopened it under the new name of Alibi Bookshop. The store sells both new and used books and an assortment of fun gifts. The House In The Cerulean Sea, TJ Klune Tell the Wolves I’m Home, Carol Rifka Brunt The Love Songs of W.E.B. Du Bois, Honoree Fanonne Jeffers Braiding Sweetgrass, Robin Wall Kimmerer Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood, Marjane Satrapi | |||
| 13 Apr 2022 | Ann Binney, Los Angeles Times Festival of Books | 00:27:18 | |
The Los Angeles Festival of Books, scheduled for April 23 and 24 on the University of Southern California campus, is the nation’s largest literary event. With over 550 participants, including an exciting lineup of authors, poets, artists, chefs, celebrities, musicians, and a diverse group of exhibitors, this event promises to be a literary smorgasbord. Ann Binney has worked in publishing in various capacities for many years. She started in New York working for Putnam and then moved through various positions at Price Stern Sloan, Penguin and Knopf before working as a freelance publicist and media escort in Los Angeles. She joined the L. A. Times as a contractor working on the Festival of Books and Book Prizes in 2006. As Associate Director, Events for the Times, she is the lead for the Festival of Books and Book Prizes and works with the L.A. Times editorial team on various other events, including the monthly Book Club and Ideas Exchange series. Los Angeles Times Festival of Books | |||
| 18 Apr 2022 | Francesca Wilkins, Owner, The Margate Bookshop | 00:34:49 | |
The Margate Bookshop is an independent bookshop situated in the Old Town section of the seaside village of Margate in Kent. Their stock is largely curated to reflect their customers' tastes while retaining the essence of a "general interest" bookshop. While the amplitude of the online world can seem intimidating, Francesca feels it's essential that classics be ever-present, children's books be affordable, small publications be easier to stumble upon, and personal recommendations should be close-at-hand and always come with a smile. Free Books for Margate Schools
Recommended Reading: Island & Brave New World, Aldous Huxley | |||
| 20 Apr 2022 | Joe R. Lansdale, Author | 00:37:53 | |
In this episode, I chat with author Joe R. Lansdale about his new novel Born For Trouble: The Further Adventures of Hap and Leonard, Texas life, his creative family, political correctness, and martial arts. Join us; it's a fun episode! Joe R. Lansdale is the internationally bestselling author of more than fifty novels, including the popular, long-running Hap and Leonard series. Many of his cult classics have been adapted for television and film, most famously the films Bubba Ho-Tep and Cold in July and the Hap and Leonard series on Sundance TV and Netflix. Lansdale has written numerous screenplays and teleplays and has won the Edgar Award and ten Stoker Awards. He has also been designated a World Horror Grandmaster. Lansdale, like many of his characters, lives in East Texas, with his wife, Karen, and their pit bull, Nicky. Blood And Lemonade, Joe R. Lansdale | |||
| 25 Apr 2022 | Hamish Alcorn and Dawn Albinger, Co-owners Archives Fine Books | 00:29:10 | |
Join me in conversation with Hamish Alcorn and Dawn Albinger, owners of Archives Fine Books in Brisbane, Australia. We chat about the climate crisis, books, things to do in Brisbane, and where to get a great cup of coffee! Due to their size, they carry a vast array of titles, and as one customer states, “Everything you want a bookstore to be really; crowded, quiet, and scented with that wonderful smell that says great ideas have been captured in pages that are stored here.” Boy Swallows Universe, Love Stories, Trent Dalton The Hitchhiker’s Guide To The Galaxy, Douglas Adams | |||
| 27 Apr 2022 | Kat Ward, LitFest Pasadena | 00:22:41 | |
LitFest Pasadena begins Saturday, April 30, through Saturday, May 14, and marks the festival’s10th Anniversary. To celebrate, the organizers are embracing a dynamic new format, expanding locations, and returning to known favorites. LitFest Pasadena brings acclaimed authors and new voices together to engage in a variety of powerful and inspiring literary and social conversations. This year's in-person event is, as always, free to the public, and no registration is required. Photographer and author Kat Ward is the event manager and special projects manager for Light Bringer Project, the organization behind LitFest Pasadena. | |||
| 02 May 2022 | Rachel Person, Events Manager, Northshire Bookstore, | 00:30:36 | |
In this episode, I'm chatting with Rachel Person, events manager at Northshire Bookstore in Saratoga Springs, New York. Rachel Person is the events manager for Northshire Bookstore. She spent six years curating and producing literary programming at Symphony Space in New York City, and served as Associate Director of the series Selected Shorts: A Celebration of the Short Story, heard nationwide on public radio. In Saratoga Springs, Rachel served in the Community Relations Office at Skidmore College, where she acted as Art Partner Liaison for SaratogaArtsFest. She is on the Executive Board of Saratoga Reads and the Board of Directors of the Adirondack Center for Writing. A graduate of Albany High School and Princeton University, Rachel lives in Saratoga Springs with her husband, writer Steve Sheinkin, and their two children. The Book of Delights, Ross Gay The Bright Ages, Matthew Gabriele, David M. Perry Next Year in Havana, Chanel Cleeton Sellout: The Major Label Feeding Frenzy That Swept Punk, Emo and Hardore, Dan Ozzi The Melancholia of Class, by Cynthia Cruz If This Bird Had Pockets, Amy Ludwig VanDerwater, Emma J. Virjan Don’t Check Out This Book, Kate Klise When I’m Gone Look for Me in the East, Quan Barry A Shape in the Dark: Living and Dying with Brown Bears, Bjorn Dihle Manhunt, Gretchen Felker-Martin Weapons of Math Destruction, Cathy O'Neil The Night Watchman, Louise Erdrich | |||
| 04 May 2022 | Mary Laura Philpott, Author | 00:35:52 | |
My guest today is Mary Laura Philpott. We chat about parenting, indie bookshops, meditation, and her latest memoir, Bomb Shelter: Love, Time, and Other Explosives. | |||
| 09 May 2022 | Cori Cusker, Bright Side Bookshop | 00:31:52 | |
In this episode, I chat with Cori Cusker, the assistant book buyer and literary matchmaker at Bright Side Bookshop. Located in the heart of Downtown Flagstaff, Bright Side Bookshop is a must-see destination for anyone looking to immerse themselves deeper into the soul of Flagstaff. Big Friendship: How We Keep Each Other Close, Aminatou Sow, Ann Friedman Rules for Visiting: A Novel, Jessica Francis Kane, Edward Carey | |||
| 11 May 2022 | Kasey Lansdale, Singer, Songwriter, Author, Actress, Publisher | 00:39:00 | |
In this episode, I chat with singer-songwriter, author, actress, and publisher, Kasey Lansdale about her new publishing company, Pandi Press, her first love—music, books, and growing as a creative. Her music was featured in the film Cold in July, starring award-winning actor Michael C. Hall of Showtimes’ hit series Dexter, Animal Planet, IFC Channel, and the award-winning Sundance TV Channel series, Hap and Leonard, where Lansdale can also be spotted as an actress. As an author, Lansdale was first published at the tender age of eight by Random House and is the author of several short stories and novellas, including publications from Harper Collins, Titan Books, & others. Lansdale is the editor of assorted anthology collections, including Subterranean Press’ Impossible Monsters. Her new collection, Terror Is Our Business, was lauded by Publisher’s Weekly as “storytelling that delightfully takes on a lighter and sharper edge.” Most recently, her collaboration with her father and brother, The Companion, was adapted to episode 4 of the television remake of Shudder’s Creepshow, produced by Walking Dead producer Greg Nicotero. Born For Trouble: the Further Adventures Of Hap And Leonard, Joe Lansdale Razor Blade Tears, S. A. Cosby We’re All The Same In The Dark, Julia Heaberlin
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| 16 May 2022 | Geoff Burgess, Desire Books & Records | 00:28:17 | |
Today I'm in Manly, New South Wales, Australia, chatting with Geoff Burgess, a co-owner of Desire Books & Records. | |||
| 18 May 2022 | Lucy Holland, Author | 00:39:27 | |
Lucy Holland is the author of The Times bestselling SISTERSONG, a reimagining of the folk ballad ‘The Twa Sisters’ published by Pan Macmillan in April 2021. | |||
| 23 May 2022 | Alexander Schneider and Christina Ross-Schneider: A Novel Idea | 00:32:29 | |
In this episode of the Bookshop Podcast, I'm chatting with Alexander Schneider and Christina Rosso-Schneider, from A Novel Idea on Passyunk, Philadelphia, about cultivating community, the Passyunk neighborhood, their "forever moment' in the bookshop, and the fascinating events and classes they offer in=person and on-line. Creole Conjure, Christina Rosso The Vampire Gideon’s Suicide Hotline and Halfway House for Orphaned Girls, Andrew Katz Just Like Mother, Anne Heltzel Brujas: The Magic and Power of Witches of Color, Lorraine Monteagut Tender Is the Flesh, Agustina Bazterrica The Insect Crisis: The Fall of the Tiny Empires That Run the World | |||
| 25 May 2022 | Sara Baume, Author and Artist | 00:27:40 | |
In this episode I chat with Irish author Sara Baume about her visual artwork, writing, the financial difficulties of living as a creative, and her new book, Seven Steeples. Seven Steeples: A Minister and Her People, Margaret K. Henrichsen | |||
| 30 May 2022 | Ben O'Connell, O'Connell's Bookshop, Adelaide, Australia | 00:23:48 | |
In this episode, I chat with Ben O'Connell about running a third-generation bookshop, his love of Australian historic architecture, and the magic ingredients that make indie bookshops thrive. | |||
| 01 Jun 2022 | Abbigail Nguyen Rosewood, Author | 00:27:10 | |
In this episode, I'm chatting with Abbigail Nguyen Rosewood, a Vietnamese and American writer and author of If I Had Two Lives from Europa Editions and Constellations of Eve. She has written for TIME Magazine, Harper’s Bazaar, Salon, Cosmopolitan, Lit Hub, Electric Lit, Catapult, Pen America, and BOMB. In 2019, her hybrid writing was featured in a multimedia art and poetry exhibit at Eccles Gallery. Her fiction has been nominated for the Pushcart Prize, Best of the Net, and Best American Short Story 2020, and she was a finalist for the 49th New Millennium Writing Award. She won first place in the Writers Workshop of Asheville Literary Fiction contest. She currently serves on the graduating thesis committee at Columbia University. She is the founder of Neon Door, an immersive art exhibit. | |||
| 06 Jun 2022 | Tom Nissley, Phinney Books | 00:34:15 | |
In this episode, I chat with Tom Nissley owner of Phinney Books in Seattle, about his book A Reader's Book of Days, what he learned from being an eight-time champion on Jeopardy!, living in the Pacific Northwest, and what he loves about indie bookshops. | |||
| 08 Jun 2022 | Stephanie Stillo Ph.D & Emily Moore, Library of Congress | 00:40:34 | |
In this episode, I caught up with Stephanie Stillo Ph.D. and Emily Moore from the Library of Congress about what's new with the Aramont Library, the definition of "modern book," what they've discovered about themselves while working with the collection, and an exciting symposium taking place next year! From The Vaults! Illustrating Langston Hughes | |||
| 13 Jun 2022 | Ben Gunter, Dave's Olde Bookshop | 00:19:03 | |
In this episode, I'm chatting with Ben Gunter, the owner of Dave's Olde Bookshop in Redondo Beach, California, about the pros and cons of gentrification in the South Bay, what he enjoys most about being an indie bookshop owner, and how he's evolving his business. A Gentleman In Moscow, Amor Towles | |||
| 15 Jun 2022 | Hillary S. Webb, PhD., Cultural Anthropologist, Author, and Mixed-Media Storyteller | 00:32:21 | |
In this episode, I chat with Hillary S. Webb, PhD. about her new book, The Friendliest Place In The Universe: Love, Laughter, and Stand-up Comedy in Berlin, what led her to Berlin, and grappling with depression, fear, and anger after the election of Donald Trump. Hillary gained an undergraduate degree in Journalism from New York University, an MA in Consciousness Studies from Goddard College, and a Ph.D. in Existential-Humanistic Psychology from Saybrook University. She’s worked professionally as a college professor, a journalist, and research director for an institute dedicated to studying the link between sound and altered states of consciousness. Hilary S. Webb | |||
| 20 Jun 2022 | Jhoanna Belfer, Bel Canto Books | 00:33:12 | |
In this episode, I'm chatting with Jhoanna Belfer, the owner of Bel Canto Books in Long Beach, California. | |||
| 22 Jun 2022 | Melodie Edwards, Host of The Modern West Podcast & Co-Owner of Night Heron Books & Coffeehouse | 00:28:11 | |
In this episode, I'm chatting with Melodie Edwards, host of The Modern West podcast, about how locals are being outpriced in the Wyoming real estate market, the evolving identity of the American West, and fun things to do if you find yourself in Laramie, Wyoming. | |||
| 27 Jun 2022 | Diane Castro, Sweet Home Books | 00:20:38 | |
In this episode, I chat with Diane Castro, owner of Sweet Home Books, about her dedicated customer base, the skills she's learned since opening her indie bookshop, places to visit in Wetumpka, and local authors. Diane Castro opened Sweet Home Books in downtown Wetumpka, Alabama, in May 2021. She has a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and a Master's Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and previously worked as a therapist for a non-profit organization. Diane feels blessed to be surrounded by a supportive family, including her husband Tim and their amazing kids, Tyler ( 20) and Ellie (18). Her favorite days are spent at the bookstore--sometimes working alongside Ellie, sometimes with one of her fantastic employees, and occasionally with her high-maintenance Goldendoodle named Bagel. The Children on the Hill, Jennifer McMahon Other Birds, Sarah Addison Allen My Brother’s Faith, Carlton Fisher
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| 29 Jun 2022 | Annabel Monaghan, Author | 00:25:22 | |
In today's episode, I'm chatting with Annabel Monaghan, author of Nora Goes Off Script about switching from writing YA to adult fiction, what it's like living with a house of males, getting back to in-person book tours, and her publishing story! Nora Goes Off Script, Annabel Monaghan A Girl Named Digit, Annabel Monaghan Double Digit, Annabel Monaghan On Gin Lane, Brooke Lea Foster The Love of My Life, Rosie Walsh
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| 04 Jul 2022 | Deon Stonehouse, Sunriver Books & Music | 00:30:02 | |
In this episode, I chat with Deon Stonehouse about books, dogs, the magic of writing with an exquisite pen, and the beauty of Sunriver, Oregon. Lessons in Chemistry, Bonnie Garmus Remarkable Creatures, Tracy Chevalier The Soul of an Octopus, Sy Montgomery Nowhere for Very Long: The Unexpected Road to an Unconventional Life, Brianna Madia | |||
| 06 Jul 2022 | Fiona Barton, Author & Journalist | 00:27:05 | |
In this episode, I chat with author Fiona Barton about her life as a journalist, volunteering in Sri Lanka where she worked with journalists facing exile, and her latest novel, Local Gone Missing. Fiona Barton | |||
| 11 Jul 2022 | Jennifer Caspar, Village Well Books & Coffee | 00:33:10 | |
In this episode, I’m chatting with Jennifer Caspar, the owner of Village Well Books & Coffee, about community, books, and moving through tragedy. Village Well Books & Coffee is a community-focused & impact-driven bookstore-café in the heart of Downtown Culver City, California. Supporting the community is part of their DNA as they regularly explore various social causes and encourage the community to learn, share ideas, and lend a hand. Owner Jennifer Caspar says Village Well Books & Coffee is a third place to go for rest and nourishment between home and work. A place where neighbors have surprise encounters and people who might otherwise feel lonely at home can be surrounded by the comfort of lively, friendly human interaction. Crying In H Mart, Michelle Zauner The Power Of Now, Echhart Tolle The Year of Magical Thinking, Joan Didion Like a House on Fire, Lauren McBrayer | |||
| 13 Jul 2022 | Lucy Clarke, Author | 00:25:55 | |
In this episode, I'm chatting with author Lucy Clarke about her becoming story, writing in notebooks, Tasmania, and her new novel One Of The Girls. Lucy is a passionate traveler, beach hut dweller, and fresh air enthusiast. She's married to a professional windsurfer, and, together with their two children, they spend their winters traveling and their summers at home on the south coast of England. Lucy writes from a beach hut, using the inspiration from the wild south coast to craft her stories. Saltwater in the Blood, Easkey Britton | |||
| 18 Jul 2022 | Calvin Crosby & Anne Holman, Co-owners The King's English Bookshop | 00:27:37 | |
In this episode, I'm chatting with Anne Holman and Calvin Crosby, co-owners of The King's English Bookshop, about diversity in Salt Lake City, what led them both to bookselling, the food scene in Salt Lake City, and Books! Over the bookshop's 33 years of existence, the staff has created a welcoming environment for readers, a carefully selected inventory, a staff-wide ability to match books with readers, and active engagement with both their local community and the larger community of independent booksellers. The King's English philosophy has always been simple: pick good books, pass them on. Calvin Crosby I am glad that I didn't listen to "what I should be reading" as a boy, and I know I am a better man for having been able to read books that appealed to me because they are well written with intriguing characters and not because of my gender. Anne Holman The House in the Cerulean Sea, TJ Klune Lessons in Chemistry, Bonnie Garmus My Grandmother’s Hands, Resmaa Menakem The Quaking of America, Resmaa Menakem Woman of Light, Kali Fajardo-Anstine Sabrina & Corina, Kali Fajardo-Anstine Calling for a Blanket Dance, Oscar Hokeah Night of the Living Rez, Morgan Talty
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| 20 Jul 2022 | Ashley Poston, Author | 00:24:40 | |
In this episode, I'm chatting with author Ashley Poston about her new novel The Dead Romantics, ghostly encounters, and switching from writing Young Adult to adult fiction. In her latest novel, The Dead Romantics, Ashley brings humor to the dirge of death. The Dead Romantics is the perfect read for anyone wanting to escape the news and step into the heads of a few quirky, lovable characters. | |||
| 25 Jul 2022 | Mary Ellen Hartje, Old Town Books | 00:29:55 | |
In this episode, I chat with Mary Ellen Hartje, the owner of Old Town Books, about reinventing retirement, the San Angelo community, the ASU Writers Conference, and books! In addition to offering books for all ages in a wide range of interest areas, Old Town Books strives to be a community center, a gathering place where people can share their common ideas, concerns, interests, passions, and dreams. | |||
| 27 Jul 2022 | Tamar Haspel, Author, Journalist, Co-host of Climavores Podcast | 00:33:34 | |
In this episode, I chat with Tamar Haspel about her new book, To Boldly Grow, eating for a healthier planet and you, the beef industry, and getting your hands in dirt! Along with Michael Grunwald, Tamar co-hosts Climavores, a podcast for eaters who don’t want to cook the planet. It cuts through the hype and ideology, explores the stories behind our perceptions of food, and empowers listeners to make food choices that are actually good for the planet. | |||
| 01 Aug 2022 | Carrie Morris, Booka Bookshop | 00:30:38 | |
In this episode, I'm chatting with Carrie Morris, co-owner of Booka Bookshop in Oswestry, UK, about bookish events, the stunning county of Shropshire, the future of indie bookshops, and books! Since opening in October 2009, Booka quickly established a reputation as a destination shop, renowned for the quality of its book stock and its strong community focus. They host a wide and varied range of author events and work closely with schools, libraries, and other organizations to promote a passion for books and reading. In 2015, 6 years after opening, Booka was named UK & Ireland Independent Bookshop of the Year and is now recognized as one of the leading independent bookshops in the UK. BookaBookshop is owned and run by ‘wife and husband team’ Carrie and Tim Morris. This Time Tomorrow, Emma Straub Breadsong: How Baking Changed Our Lives, Kitty Tait, Al Tait Invisible Child: Poverty, Survival and Hope in New York City, Andrea Elliott Emma Straub on The Bookshop Podcast Mary Laura Philpott on The Bookshop Podcast | |||
| 08 Aug 2022 | KJ Dell'Antonia, Author, and Co-host of #AmWriting Podcast | 00:26:32 | |
In this episode, I chat with author KJ Dell'Antonia about her new novel In Her Boots, her podcast #amwriting, and books! KJ wrote and edited the Motherlode blog at the New York Times and is also the author of the viral essay Why I Didn't Answer Your Email and the book How to Be a Happier Parent. Her new novel, In Her Boots, is about the gap between the adults we think we have become, the child our mother will always see, and our horrible fear that our mother is right. The Truth About Ben And June, Alex Kiester The Other Bennet Sister, Janice Hadlow | |||
| 15 Aug 2022 | Meg Prince, The Ironbridge Bookshop | 00:20:21 | |
In this episode, I chat with Meg Prince, owner of The Ironbridge Bookshop in Shropshire, England, about buying an indie bookshop at age 18, Penguin Books, coffee and cakes, and what she's currently reading! The bookshop specializes in Penguin Books and has an extensive collection displayed on their very own ‘Penguin Wall.’ These books hold a special place in Meg's heart, as not only are they iconic with their striking color-coded covers and the many series that were published, but they are a wonderful piece of bookish history. When first published 82 years ago, Penguin Books were delivered to service men and prisoners of war camps. Few of these early copies survive and have become highly collectible. | |||
| 22 Aug 2022 | Sophie Irwin, Author | 00:19:29 | |
In this episode, I chat with Sophie Irwin about her new novel, A Ladies Guide To Fortune Hunting, women finding autonomy in Regency England, character arcs, and Bridgerton! Sophie has spent years immersed in the study of historical fiction, from a dissertation on why Georgette Heyer helped win World War Two to time spent in dusty stacks and old tomes doing detailed period research when writing her debut novel A Lady's Guide to Fortune Hunting. Her love and passion for historical fiction bring a breath of fresh air and contemporary energy to the genre. Sophie hopes to transport readers to Regency London, where ballrooms are more like battlegrounds. | |||
| 29 Aug 2022 | Emma Corfield-Walters, Book-ish | 00:31:55 | |
Today I'm chatting with Emma Corfield-Walters, co-owner of Book-ish in Crickhowell, Powys, Wales, about diversifying your library, Welsh writers, the beauty of Wales, and what it takes to open an indie bookshop. Besides hosting book clubs, discussion groups, game nights, and quizzes, owners Emma and Andrew Corfield-Walters co-run the Crickhowell Literary Festival and led the charge in setting up Totally Locally Crickhowell, supporting the other independent business on the high street with marketing, e-commerce, and mutual support online. In 2020, Book-ish was awarded the British Book Awards’ Independent Bookshop of the Year. | |||
| 05 Sep 2022 | Bruce Holsinger, Novelist and Literary Scholar | 00:32:44 | |
In this episode, I'm chatting with Bruce Holsinger about his latest novel, The Displacements, emotional fatigue brought on by the climate crisis, the socioeconomic disparity in the United States, and choosing names for characters. Since 2005 Bruce has taught in the Department of English at the University of Virginia, where he specializes in medieval literature and modern critical thought and serves as editor of the quarterly journal New Literary History. His nonfiction books have won major awards from the Modern Language Association, the Medieval Academy of America, and the American Musicological Society, and his academic work has been supported by the National Endowment for the Humanities and the American Council of Learned Societies. The Displacements, Bruce Holsinger The Gifted School, Bruce Holsinger A Burnable Book, Bruce Holsinger | |||
| 12 Sep 2022 | Mary Callopy Mollman, Madison Street Books | 00:28:52 | |
In this episode, I'm chatting with Mary Callopy Mollman, owner of Madison Street Books in Chicago's West Loop, about small publishers and imprints, sites to see in Chicago, what to consider when opening an indie bookshop, and books! The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, Taylor Jenkins Reid The Silent Patient, Alex Michaelides Madison Street Books on Tik Tok | |||
| 19 Sep 2022 | David Pepper, political activist, writer, lawyer, former elected official | 00:56:12 | |
In this episode, I'm chatting with author David Pepper about his new novel A Simple Choice, independent bookshops, his non-fiction book Laboratories Of Autocracy: A Wake-Up Call From Behind The Lines, and the importance of strengthening democracy at the state level. Laboratories of Autocracy: A Wake-Up Call from Behind the Lines, David Pepper | |||
| 26 Sep 2022 | Maddalena Fossombroni and Pietro Torrigiani, co-owners of Todo Modo | 00:38:01 | |
In this episode, I'm chatting with Maddalena Fossombroni and Pietro Torrigiani, the co-owners of Todo Modo, about the innovative steps they took to keep afloat during lockdowns, how the current Italian government supports independent bookshops, the Uqbar Cafe, and Florence's newest hub, Manifattura Tabacchi! Alexandra Lawrence | |||
| 03 Oct 2022 | Abdulrazak Gurnah, Author, Winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature 2021 | 00:24:10 | |
In this episode, I'm chatting with Abdulzarak Gurnah about how his life has changed since winning the Nobel Prize in Literature, 2021, his new novel, Afterlives, colonialism in Africa, and what drew him from Tanzania to the county of Kent in the UK and a life dedicated to teaching. | |||
| 10 Oct 2022 | Fiona Duncan, The Whitby Bookshop | 00:38:43 | |
In this episode, I’m in Whitby, North Yorkshire, chatting with Fiona Duncan, manager of The Whitby Bookshop, about gothic novels, their extensive selection of vampire books, the housing crisis, and what sites to visit in Whitby! Whitby is also home to the ruins of Whitby Abbey, the inspiration for Bram Stoker’s iconic novel Dracula Sylvia’s Lovers, Elizabeth Gaskell Small Things Like These, Claire Keegan I Couldn’t Love You More, Esther Freud The Picture of Dorian Gray, Oscar Wilde | |||
| 17 Oct 2022 | Bob Keefe, Executive Director of E2 & Author Of CLIMATENOMICS | 00:47:34 | |
In this episode, I chat with Bob Keefe, executive director of E2 and author of CLIMATENOMICS: Washington, Wall Street and the Economic Battle to Save Our Planet, about his life as a journalist, the effects of capitalism on the climate crisis, phytomining, how and why Bidenomics morphed into climatenomics, and his new book Climatenomics. Previously, Keefe spent nearly 25 years as a journalist, reporting for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the Cox Newspapers chain, the St. Petersburg Times, and the Austin American-Statesman. E2
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| 24 Oct 2022 | David Rocklin, Author and Attorney | 00:36:17 | |
In this episode, I’m chatting with David Rocklin about his novels, creativity in Los Angeles, Roar Shack, and books! David Rocklin grew up in Chicago and graduated from Indiana University with a BA in Literature. After attending law school, he pursued a career as an in-house attorney and continues to serve as a mediator. David is the author of The Night Language and The Luminist. He lives in California with his wife and children. The Night Language, David Rocklin 2 Revere Place, Aruni N. Wijesinghe Light Skin Gone to Waste: Stories, Toni Ann Johnson | |||
| 31 Oct 2022 | Jacqui Delbaere & Tim Jenkins, The Little Green Bookshop | 00:47:09 | |
In this episode, I’m chatting with Jacqui Delbaere, the owner of The Little Green Bookshop, and bookseller, and in-store pianist Tim Jenkins about Herne Bay, literary events, and where to visit, dine and explore in the seaside town on the north coast of Kent in southeast England. The Whalebone Theatre, Joanna Quinn The Power Of Now, Eckhart Tolle This Beating Heart, Laura Barnett Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times, Katherine May | |||
| 07 Nov 2022 | Ellen Pall, Author | 00:29:37 | |
In this episode, I'm chatting with author Ellen Pall about her new novel Must Read Well, her career as a journalist, and the craft of writing. The Rising Tide: A Vera Stanhope Novel, Ann Cleeves Mercury Pictures Presents, Anthony Marra Intimacies: A Novel, Katie Kitamura
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| 14 Nov 2022 | David Ebenbach, Author, Poet, Teacher | 00:35:03 | |
In this episode, I'm chatting with author and poet David Ebenbach about his new poetry collection What's Left To Us By Evening, publishing, his creative process, and his short story The Guy We didn't Invite to the Orgy. David’s now the author of nine books of fiction, poetry, and non-fiction, and his work has picked up awards along the way: the Drue Heinz Literature Prize, the Juniper Prize, the Patricia Bibby Award, and more. Born and raised in the great city of Philadelphia, these days David does most of his writing in Washington, DC, where he lives with his family—because he uses a laptop now, he doesn’t keep them awake with his typing—and where he works at Georgetown University, promoting inclusive, student-centered teaching at the Center for New Designs in Learning and Scholarship, and teaching creative writing and literature at the Center for Jewish Civilization and creativity through the Master’s in Learning, Design, and Technology Program. | |||
| 21 Nov 2022 | Linda Kass, Owner Of Gramercy Books | 00:38:39 | |
In this episode, I'm chatting with Linda Kass, co-owner of Gramercy Books in Bexley, Ohio, about her career as a journalist and author, the four ingredients needed to create an excellent indie bookshop, and Pelotonia! Their inviting space includes a new café concept from Kittie’s, featuring Stumptown coffee, breakfast items, savory and sweet snacks, and their iconic cupcakes. | |||
| 28 Nov 2022 | The Library of Congress with Stephanie Stillo and Marianna Stell | 00:31:06 | |
In this episode, I’m back at the Library of Congress chatting with Stephanie Stillo and special guest Marianna Stell about the Giant Bible of Mainz, scribes, the digitalization of medieval manuscripts, and books! Stephanie Stillo is the Curator of the Lessing J. Rosenwald Collection and Aramont Library in the Rare Book and Special Collection Division. Marianna Stell is a Reference Librarian, Rare Books and Special Collections Division, and Medievalist at the Library of Congress. From the Vaults! Library of Congress The Giant Bible of Mainz To Bless the Space Between Us: A Book of Blessings, John O’Donahue The Island of Missing Tree, Elif Shafak Diagramming Devotion, Jeffrey F Hamburger
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| 05 Dec 2022 | Stephanie Cotsirilos, Author | 00:29:59 | |
In this episode, I'm chatting with author Stephanie Cotsirilos about her novella My Xanthi, Greek heritage, The Writer's Hotel, and books! My Xanthi, Stephanie Cotsirilos Night of the Living Rez, Morgan Talty | |||
| 12 Dec 2022 | Rosamund De Le Hey, Mainstreet Trading Company | 00:36:28 | |
In this episode, I'm chatting with Rosamund De Le Hey, the co-owner of Mainstreet Trading Company, about opening a general store, the four things she wanted to make sure her store included to draw in customers, Bookshop.org, and books! Invisible Child, Andrea Elliott Eastbound, Maylis De Kerangal (author) Jessica Moore (translator) Mend the Living, Maylis De Kerangal (author) Jessica Moore (translator) The Golden Mole, Katherine Rundell Braiding Sweetgrass, Robin Wall Kimmerer Mad Honey, Jodi Picoult, and Jennifer Finney Boylan Where There’s A Will, Emily Chappell
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| 19 Dec 2022 | Paula Marantz Cohen, Author | 00:34:12 | |
In this episode, I'm chatting with Dr. Paula Marantz Cohen about empathy, Shakespeare, teaching, and her book Of Human Kindness: What Shakespeare Teaches Us About Empathy. Cohen is the author of four nonfiction books and five novels and is the producer of the documentary film, Two Universities and the Future of China. Her play, The Triangle, about John Singer Sargent, Henry James, and Edith Wharton, was a finalist in the Julie Harris Playwriting Competition. Her essays, stories, and reviews have appeared in The Yale Review, The American Scholar, The Southwest Review, the Times Literary Supplement, Raritan, The Hudson Review, and other publications. She writes a weekly online column, “Class Notes,” for The American Scholar and is the host of The Drexel Interview, a TV show based in Philadelphia that is broadcast on over 350 local stations, including 150 PBS stations, throughout the country. Cohen holds a B.A. in French and English from Yale College and a Ph.D. in English Literature from Columbia University. Of Human Kindness: What Shakespeare Teaches Us About Empathy, Paula Marantz Cohen Mr. B: George Balanchine’s 20th Century, Jennifer Homans Thick: And Other Essays, Tressie McMillan Cottom
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| 26 Dec 2022 | Terry Craven, Desperate Literature, Madrid | 00:33:22 | |
In this episode, I'm chatting with Terry Craven from Desperate Literature in Madrid about his art, working at Shakespeare & Company in Paris, the Desperate Literature Short Literature prize, and his life in Madrid. Desperate Literature is a new international bookshop in Madrid, Spain. Along with the very best collection of used English books in the city, the shop also carries a large selection of quality books in Spanish, French, and a variety of other languages. Desperate Literature Short Fiction Prize The Living Mountain, Nan Shepherd Jan Carson on The Bookshop Podcast Sara Baume on The Bookshop Podcast | |||
| 02 Jan 2023 | Emily Moore, Library of Congress | 00:26:08 | |
In this episode, I'm chatting with Emily Moore, Curator at the Library of Congress, about an exciting event happening in January 2023. Daytime event listing: https://www.loc.gov/item/event-407442/making-the-modern-book-the-aramont-library/2023-01-19/ Evening roundtable listing: https://www.loc.gov/item/event-407444/live-at-the-library-artists-approach-the-book/2023-01-19/ A Time of One's Own: Histories of Feminism in Contemporary Art, Catherine Grant | |||
| 09 Jan 2023 | Marie Moser, The Edinburgh Bookshop | 00:39:55 | |
In this episode, I'm chatting with Marie Moser, owner of The Edinburgh Bookshop, about children's books, local authors, and illustrators, Edinburgh, and her favorite books to hand-sell to customers. The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, Douglas Adams Notes on a Nervous Planet, Matt Haig Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine, Gail Honeyman Lessons in Chemistry, Bonnie Garmus | |||
| 16 Jan 2023 | Jenny McCann, Bear Bookshop | 00:25:20 | |
In this episode, I'm chatting with Jenny McCann, director of Bear Bookshop in Smethwick, U.K., about her career as an English teacher, why she opened a children's bookshop, her favorite children's books to hand-sell, and how to encourage children to read. Santa’s Christmas Countdown, Kath Jewitt, Sebastian Braun The Jolly Christmas Postman, Allan Ahlberg, Janet Ahlberg Little People, BIG DREAMS, Maria Isabel Vegara Anisha, Accidental Detective, Serena Patel, Emma McCann The Girl of Ink & Stars, Kiran Millwood Hargrave The Heartstopper Series, Alice Oseman Daughter of the Pirate King, Tricia Levenseller Peepo Books, Allan Ahlberg, Janet Ahlberg Each Peach Pear Plum, Allan Ahlberg, Janet Ahlberg The Wind in the Willow, Kenneth Grahame Illumisaurus, Lucy Brownridge, Carnovsky | |||
| 23 Jan 2023 | Deborah Levine Herman, Author | 00:36:27 | |
In this episode, I'm chatting with Deborah Levine Herman about the republication of her book, Spiritual Writing, The Seven Lessons of Soul Odyssey, being okay with rejection, and building your author platform. As a mystic, Deborah combines the spiritual journey with the writer’s path. She teaches that the act of writing connects people with their higher selves, and therefore the Source. Deborah is a former literary agent, a publisher, and intuitive writing coach. She is also the bestselling author of thirteen books and has dedicated her 25-plus year career in publishing to writer education. She is the author of Spiritual Writing from Inspiration to Publication 2nd Edition. Through this timely book, Deborah helps writers discover their spiritual writing path. Her book helps spiritual writers answer the question: which kind of spiritual writer are you? Spiritual Writing: From Inspiration To Publication, Deborah Levine Herman | |||
| 30 Jan 2023 | Tim Jarvis, Fullers Bookshop | 00:32:23 | |
In this episode, I'm chatting with Dr. Tim Jarvis, director of Fullers Bookshop, about taking over the 103-year-old bookshop, local authors, what to see around Hobart, and books! Clive Tilsley bought Fullers in 1982 and 1992 and moved the bookshop back to Collins Street. In 1996 the Afterword Café was established on the mezzanine level of the shop – this moved Fullers onto another level of business. In 2001, Fullers opened a second shop in Launceston in the north of the state, where Clive spent 13 years establishing the brand in a very competitive book-buying market. In 2009 the Hobart shop moved again – up the road to a bright new space (with a fabulous view of the mountain). In 2014, Fullers sold its Launceston shop, and at the same time, Clive moved back to Hobart. In the 30 years under Clive’s guidance, Fullers has confirmed its status as a leading bookseller in Tasmania and a fundamental component of the cultural landscape of the state. In 2021 Tim Jarvis took over ownership, steering the bookshop through the pandemic, and continuing the tradition of Fullers Bookshop being a hub of the community, offering a wide range of author events, readings, books clubs, and publishing. The Little Lotus Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant The Internet Is Not What You Think It Is, Justin E. H. Smith
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| 06 Feb 2023 | TJ Klune | 00:50:21 | |
In this episode, I'm chatting with author TJ Klune about his new book In The Lives Of Puppets, the importance of libraries and indie bookshops, the two people who sparked his love of writing, and books! In The Lives Of Puppets, TJ Klune Chris Sickels – Red Nose Studio The House In The Cerulean Sea, TJ Klune Under The Whispering Door, TJ Klune Christopher Finan (NCAC) Interview on The Bookshop Podcast Elizabeth Bluemle, The Flying Pig Bookstore, interview on The Bookshop Podcast | |||
| 13 Feb 2023 | Zibby Owens, Author, Publisher, Owner Of Zibby Bookshop | 00:28:17 | |
In this episode, I chat with Zibby Owens about opening Zibby's Bookshop, Zibby Media, curating her bookshop, and books! She was celebrated as “New York’s Most Powerful Book-fluencer” by New York Magazine. Owens is a regular contributor to "Good Morning America" and other broadcast outlets. She is the author of the memoir Bookends: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Literature, the children’s book, Princess Charming, and the editor of two anthologies. Owens is a graduate of Yale University and Harvard Business School. She lives in New York with her husband, Kyle Owens of Morning Moon Productions, and her four children. Follow her on Instagram @zibbyowens. Zibby Books Bookends: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Literature, Zibby Owens My What If Year, Alisha Fernandez Miranda The Language of Goldfish, Zibby Oneal The Love You Save: A Memoir, Goldie Taylor Stone Cold Fox, Rachel Koller Croft
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| 20 Feb 2023 | Michael Moorcock | 00:54:21 | |
In this episode, I chat with author Michael Moorcock about growing up in London during WW II, his life as a journalist, writing Gloriana, Or The Unfulfill'd Queen, and his latest music. He has been the recipient of several lifetime achievement awards, including the Prix Utopiales, the SFWA Grand Master, the Stoker, and the World Fantasy, and has been inducted into the Science Fiction Hall of Fame. He has been awarded the Nebula Award, the World Fantasy Award, the John W. Campbell Award, the British Fantasy Award, the Guardian Fiction Prize, and has been shortlisted for the Whitbread Award. He has been compared to Balzac, Dickens, Dumas, Ian Fleming, Joyce, and Robert E. Howard, to name a few. The Faery Queene, Edmund Spenser Gloriana: Or, the Unfulfill’d Queen, Michael Moorcock Live At The Terminal Café, Michael Moorcock & The Deep Fix Byzantium Endures: The First Volume of the Colonel Pyat Quartet, Michael Moorcock Laughter of Carthage: The Second Volume of the Colonel Pyat Quartet, Michael Moorcock Jerusalem Commands: The Third Volume of the Colonel Pyat Quartet, Michael Moorcock Vengeance of Rome: The Fourth Volume of the Colonel Pyat Quartet, Michael Moorcock The Citadel of Forgotten Myths, Michael Moorcock
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| 27 Feb 2023 | Mervyn Sloman, The Book Lounge, Cape Town | 00:39:19 | |
In this episode, I chat with Mervyn Sloman, owner of The Book Lounge, about how shipping affects the supply chain, local authors, the diverse population of Cape Town, and his favorite book to hand-sell to customers. | |||
| 06 Mar 2023 | Jane Yolen, Author | 00:29:07 | |
In this episode, I chat with author Jane Yolen about her new book, The Scarlet Circus, short stories, and romance! | |||
| 13 Mar 2023 | Katya Cengel, Journalist, Author | 00:32:55 | |
In this episode, I chat with Katya Cengel about her life as a journalist, interviewing refugees from Cambodia, and her book Exiled: From the Killing Fields of Cambodia to California and Back. She is the author of Independent Publisher Book Award (IPPY) 2020 winner and Foreword Indies 2019 winner From Chernobyl with Love: Reporting from the Ruins of the Soviet Union (Potomac, 2019); Exiled: From the Killing Fields of Cambodia to California and Back (Potomac, 2018) and 2013 Kentucky Literary Award finalist Bluegrass Baseball: A Year in the Minor League Life (Nebraska, 2012). She has been awarded grants from the International Reporting Project, the International Women’s Media Foundation, and the International Center for Journalists. Her series on the families of the Lost Boys of Sudan received a second place feature writing Society of Professional Journalists Green Eyeshade Award and her 2017 article My brother’s killer is now my friend was named one of BBC’s “Best big reads of 2017”. Her second book, Exiled, is included in a California State Library curated permanent collection. Katya Cengel Bluegrass Baseball: A Year in the Minor League Life, Katya Cengel | |||
| 20 Mar 2023 | Candi Milo, Voiceover Actor, Author | 00:44:22 | |
In this episode, I chat with voiceover actor and author Candi Milo about her memoir Surviving The Odd, her childhood in a halfway house, homelessness, mental illness, and alcoholism. She is honored to have taken the mantle from the legendary late June Foray as the voice of Granny for all of Warner Brothers Animation projects, including Space Jam 2: A New Legacy with LeBron James. She is an Annie Award nominee best known for voicing Deter in DEXTER’s Laboratory and The Flea in Mucah Lucha, among other well-known characters in hundreds of film and television projects, including Looney Tunes Cartoons. On stage, she starred alongside Jennifer Holiday in the first touring production of “Dreamgirls,” directed by Michael Bennett. Candi also gives inspirational talks about her unusual childhood and how it has informed her as a performer and mother. She is a passionate advocate for people dealing with mental illness and homelessness and the author of Surviving the Odd. Bill Graham Present: My Life Inside Rock and Out, Bill Graham, Robert Greenfield | |||
| 27 Mar 2023 | E.A.Aymar, Author | 00:30:40 | |
In this episode, I chat with E.A. Aymar about his latest novel No Home For Killers, the D.C. Noir at the Bar series, and the Latino BIPOC thriller writing community. Ed Aymar was born in Panama and now lives in the D.C. area, where he runs the D.C. Noir at the Bar series, and his column, “Decisions and Revisions,” appears monthly in the Washington Independent Review of Books. | |||
| 03 Apr 2023 | Daniela Barani, Albion Road Book Club | 00:35:32 | |
In this episode, I chat with Daniela Barani about living in Verona, global travels, languages, and books! Daniela Barani is an English book club and event planner in Verona, a member of the library committee in Sommacampagna, and an Educational Consultant for Oxford University Press. She is an avid supporter of independent bookshops and runs the Albion Road Book Club in Verona, Italy. | |||
| 10 Apr 2023 | Jan Smedh and Stina Björkelid, The English Bookshop, Uppsala, Sweden | 00:37:40 | |
In this episode, I chat with Jan Smedh, co-owner of The English Bookshop in Uppsala, Sweden, and the events manager Stina Björkelid about what it's like to live in Sweden during the winter months, the history of the area, and how reading fiction develops empathy and tolerance. Sense and Sensibility, Jane Austin Farrell Covington and the Limits of Style, Paul Rudnick Gloriana: Or The Unfulfill’d Queen, Michael Moorcock
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| 17 Apr 2023 | Livia Manera Sambuy, In Search of Amrit Kaur | 00:46:57 | |
In this episode, I chat with journalist, documentarian, and author Livia Manera Sambuy about her new book In Search of Amrit Kaur, the difficulties of researching her subject, her work as a journalist, and Indian culture. Livia Manera Sambuy is an Italian writer whose book of profiles of American writers, Don't Write About Me, was published in 2015. She has been a staff writer at the literary pages of the Italian national daily Corriere della Sera for more than twenty years and is the author and co-director of two documentary films on Philip Roth. She divides her time between Paris and Tuscany. In Search of Amrit Kaur, Livia Manera Sambuy Council on Foreign Relations (child marriage USA)
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| 24 Apr 2023 | Annabelle Gurwitch | 01:05:30 | |
In this episode, I chat with Annabelle Gurwitch about her career in acting, speaking, and writing, her experience with SPY (Safe Place For Youth), her first publishing story, and her new book You're Leaving When? In both her speaking and writing, Annabelle uses personal stories and humor to illuminate issues in the social zeitgeist including "harnessing resilience and learning how life’s disappointments can teach you about the things that matter most” (Tara Parker Pope, New York Times). She's written for The New Yorker, New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Magazine, and Hadassah amongst other publications. Her five books include The New York Times bestseller and Thurber Prize finalist I See You Made an Effort. She was the longtime cohost of Dinner & a Movie on TBS and a regular commentator on NPR. She's performed on the Moth Mainstage, at Carolines on Broadway, and at arts centers around the country. Her acting credits include: Seinfeld, Murphy Brown, Boston Legal and Dexter and once in while she returns to acting playing a rabbi on Better Things on FX or a therapist for an FBI agent in Michael Bay’s Ambulance. She's been featured in Time Magazine’s annual “10 Ideas That are Changing the World,” GMA, Real Time with Bill Maher, CBS Early Morning, Oprah, and PBS Newshour. Annabelle had been chronicling living with stage iv lung cancer and inequities in healthcare in the New York Times and Washington Post since her out-of-the-blue diagnosis during covid. She's given patient advocate talks at scientific conferences around the globe including: Vienna, Rome, and Brisbane. She co-hosts Tiny Victories, a podcast, dedicated to appreciating small mercies and minor triumphs. She's guest lectured and taught essay writing and storytelling at The School of the New York Times, University of CA Redlands graduate writing program, Miami Dade Community College, Thurber House, George Washington U, Maine Media College, and University of Dayton, Ohio. You’re Leaving When? Adventures in Downward Mobility, Annabelle Gurwitch Annabelle Gurwitch: Real Time With Bill Maher | |||
| 01 May 2023 | Claire Harris, Manager of Lutyens & Rubinstein Bookshop | 00:28:57 | |
In this episode, I chat with Claire Harris, manager of Lutyens and Rubinstein Bookshop, about how the demographics of Notting Hill affect the curation of the bookshop, their bespoke services, independent stores in the area, and books! The emphasis for the curation of the bookshop is on excellence in writing and narrative across a broad range of genres. The core stock was assembled by canvassing hundreds of readers – writers, publishing contacts, and friends (both adults and children) about which books they would most like to find in a bookshop. Every book stocked has its place because somebody loves and recommends it. Shop Manager Claire Harris and Partnerships Manager Tara Spinks joined the bookshop team before opening and are supported by Children’s Buyer Caroline Eade and Booksellers Christy Matthews and Ella Wright. Lutyens and Rubinstein Bespoke Services Small Things Like These, Claire Keegan | |||
| 08 May 2023 | Fonda Lee | 00:29:22 | |
In this episode, I chat with Fonda Lee about what prompted her decision to become a serious writer, her innate love and respect for animals, her novella Untethered Sky, and her path from her first finished manuscript to finding an agent and publishing deal. Fonda is a winner of the World Fantasy Award, the Locus Award, and a four-time winner of the Aurora Award (Canada’s national science fiction and fantasy award), as well as a multiple finalist for the Hugo Award, the Nebula Award, and the Oregon Book Award. Her novels have garnered multiple starred reviews and appeared on Best of Year lists from NPR, Barnes & Noble, Syfy Wire, and others. Jade City has been translated into a dozen languages, named to TIME Magazine’s Top 100 Fantasy Books of All Time, and optioned for television development. She has also written acclaimed short fiction and been an instructor at writing workshops including Viable Paradise and Clarion West. Fonda is a former corporate strategist and black belt martial artist who loves action movies and Eggs Benedict. Born and raised in Canada, she currently resides in the Pacific Northwest. In The Lives Of Puppets, TJ Klune
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| 15 May 2023 | Monica Diodati and Rachel Stuckey-Slaton, Two Friends Books | 00:30:42 | |
In this episode, I chat with Two Friends Books owners Monica Diodati and Rachel Stuckey-Slaton about Bentonville, Arkansas, local authors, books they love, and what they learned about bookselling during the pandemic. Monica and Rachel curate a selection of books from authors and publishers they love passing on to their customers. At Two Friends Books, customers can also enjoy a book with a glass of wine, beer, or coffee. The bookshop carries natural and organic wines, Airship coffee, a rotating selection of beers, and locally made baked goods. Nora Goes Off Script, Annabel Monaghan A Lady’s Guide to Fortune Hunting, Sophie Irwin The Dead Romantics, Ashley Poston Braiding Sweetgrass, Robin Wall Kimmerer | |||
| 22 May 2023 | Heidi Stemple, Children's Author | 00:43:45 | |
In this episode, I chat with Heidi Stemple about her writing practice, the rules and skills needed to write children's books, having a celebrity writing mother (Jane Yolen), and keeping the writing business in the family! Heidi lives and writes on a big old farm in Massachusetts that she shares with one very large cat who lives inside, and a dozen deer, a family of bears, three coyotes, two bobcats, a gray fox, tons of birds, and some very fat groundhogs who live outside. Once a year she calls owls for the Audubon Christmas Bird Count. The Life And Crimes Of Hoodie Rosen, Isaac Blum A Time to Dance, Padma Venkatraman All Boys Aren’t Blue: A Memoir-Manifesto, George M. Johnson | |||
| 29 May 2023 | Mairi Oliver, Lighthouse Books, Edinburgh | 00:43:51 | |
In this episode, I chat with Mairi Oliver, owner of Lighthouse Books, about radical bookshops, feminist writers in Edinburgh, how the world can seem overwhelming, and books! The bookshop carries 10,000 titles across most genres, from politics, history, fiction, and travel writing to Children’s books, crafts, and cookery. We are particularly passionate about radical, left-wing, and Scottish politics, intersectional feminism, revolutionary history, environmentalism, LGBT+ writing, poetry, and translated fiction. Lighthouse Books is committed to playing its part in building a greener, fairer, kinder tomorrow. Love That Journey for Me: The Queer Revolution of Schitt’s Creek, Emily Garside There Is Nothing So Whole as a Broken Heart, Cindy Milstein (editor) Radical Mourning, Cindy Milstein (editor) Caliban and the Witch, Sylvia Federici The Bookshop Podcast Interview With Ross Bradshaw, Fives Leaves Bookshop
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| 05 Jun 2023 | Paul Rudnick | 00:54:42 | |
Happy Global Gay Pride Month! Farrell Covington and the Limits of Style, Paul Rudnick Playing the Palace, Paul Rudnick | |||
| 12 Jun 2023 | Charlotte Guest, The Book Bird | 00:36:59 | |
In this episode, I chat with Charlotte Guest, manager of The Book Bird, about ethnic diversity in West Geelong, bookselling, local authors, and books! Their eclectic range of books spans children’s, young adult, fiction, non-fiction, poetry, gardening, travel, art, architecture, and cooking. They stock the books reviewed in the national papers and books you’ve never heard of, but when placed in your hands, they just may change your life. The Book Bird thinks of their staff as your literary tour guides. They are knowledgeable and passionate about what they do and will take the time to connect the right books with the right humans. Whether it's in-store recommendations, their review cards, carefully considered displays, or social media posts, all communication at The Book Bird is about sharing the power of books and reading. 10 Best Indie Book Podcasts - Feedspo Link to The Bookshop Podcast episode with Paper Bird, Freemantle Link to The Bookshop Podcast episode with Fuller’s Bookshop, Hobart, Tasmania Link to the Bookshop Podcast episode with Mitchell Kaplan, Books & Books, Florida
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| 19 Jun 2023 | Hannah Pittard, Author | 00:44:44 | |
In this episode, I chat with Hannah Pittard about her new book, We Are Too Many, styles of writing, divorce, and teaching. | |||
| 26 Jun 2023 | Jennifer De Leon | 00:35:22 | |
In this episode, I chat with Jennifer De Leon about teaching, learning, her writing, and how reading fiction helps develop empathy. De Leon is a winner of the 2016 Walter Dean Myers Grant, awarded by We Need Diverse Books, and named a 2020 Latinx Trailblazer by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. After a decade teaching in Boston Public Schools, Jenn is now Associate Professor of English at Framingham State University, and instructor in the Creative Writing and Literature Graduate Program at Harvard University. Her stories and essays have appeared in Ploughshares, The Briar Cliff Reviews, Iowa Review, Michigan Quarterly Review, Guernica, and Best Women’s Travel Writing to name a few. Jennifer is the author of Don’t Ask Me Where I’m From and the essay collection White Space: Essays on Culture, Race, and Writing, and editor of the anthology, Wise Latinas: Writers on Higher Education. Her latest YA novel is Borderless. In 2022 Jennifer founded Story Bridge LLC. Story Bridge programs bring people together from all walks of life to shape, share, and hear each other’s unique stories. By the end of the program, every participant walks away with new, unforgettable connections. Don’t Ask Me Where I’m From, Jennifer De Leon White Space: Essays on Culture, Race, & Writing, Jennifer De Leon All You Have To Do, Autumn Allen Imposter Syndrome and Other Confessions of Alejandra Kim, Patricia Park The House on Mango Street, Sandra Cisneros
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| 03 Jul 2023 | Petrach's Bookshop, Launceston, Tasmania | 00:31:16 | |
In this episode, I chat with Andy Durkin about the family owned and run Petrach's Bookshop, Tasmanian authors, the demographics of Tasmania, and must-see places to visit in the beautiful heart-shape island state of Tasmania, Australia. The growth of the business has been based on one major ideal – customer service. Petrarch’s stocks a wide range of book categories, with special emphasis on Tasmaniania, gardening, cooking, architecture, health, art and many more. Their friendly staff are all avid readers and are happy to recommend a novel, whether it be a new release or a classic from yesteryear. Their fiction categories include crime, fantasy, historical and Australiana as well as bestselling titles, and stock a vast selection of children’s books. The Angry Women’s Choir, Meg Bignell The Last Hermit, Geoff Harwood Kindred: A Cradle Mountain Love Story, Kate Legge The Last Lighthouse Keeper, John Cook ABC News article by Fiona Blackwood, Tasmanian ‘angry farmer’ looks to boost literacy levels after education system disillusionment The Advocate, written by Matt Maloney Lenny Marks Gets Away With Murder, Kerryn Mayne Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine, Gail Honeyman Secrets of the Huon Wren, Claire Van Ryn | |||