Are you stuck in a reading rut? The Book Case makes the case for books outside of your usual genre. Wander the aisles of your local bookstore with Kate and Charlie Gibson and meet fascinating characters who will open your appetite to new categories while deepening your hunger for books. This weekly series will journey cover to cover through the literary world, featuring interviews with best-selling authors, tastemakers, and independent bookstore owners. New episodes post every Thursday.
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Unwritten Paths is a podcast for and about independent authors. It’s a chance to hear stories good and bad about the author experience. Each week, we’ll talk with someone in the industry, a writer, a bookstore owner, to dive into their challenges and successes, with hopes they may help others experiencing similar challenges.
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Welcome to From the Front Porch, a weekly conversational podcast on books, small business, and life in the South, produced by The Bookshelf, an independent bookstore in Thomasville, Georgia.
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Award-winning author and podcast host Laurel McHargue lives and laughs and writes in the breathtaking elevation of Colorado's Rocky Mountains. She writes about life--real and imagined--and wants to share your stories, too! Follow her on her website at www.leadvillelaurel.com, subscribe to her YouTube channel, and contact her at [email protected]. Find all of her books on Amazon, or order them from your local independent bookstore.
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Mandy Jackson-Beverly is a confessed bibliophile who believes independent bookshops are the gems of communities and authors are the rock stars of the literary world. As an author and book reviewer for the New York Journal of Books, Mandy profoundly understands and appreciates what it takes to write a book and present it to readers. She is instinctively curious and enjoys connecting with her guests. Learn more at mandyjacksonbeverly.com and thebookshoppodcast.com. And remember to subscribe to ...
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Watchung Booksellers' community of writers and readers dive deep into what they do for the love of books. Watchung Booksellers is located in the heart of Montclair, NJ, a literary beacon filled with writers, journalists, publishers, and avid readers. Each year we host hundreds of author events and every day the most interesting and dedicated readers walk through our doors. Their insights and enthusiasm have inspired us to share our conversations with book-lovers everywhere. We invite you to ...
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Join author and bookseller Matt Browning as he goes behind the shelves with booksellers, authors and other bookish folks to learn what makes independent bookshops such magical places.
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We help you satisfy your curiosity in a community of readers--bringing the authors of Connecticut to the world, and the authors of the world to northwest Connecticut. The Curious Cat Bookshop is the independent bookstore of Winsted, CT, offering curation, selection, expertise, and a place to meet with bookish friends at our book clubs, author events, and storytimes. This podcast is our in-store events feed, combined with remote interviews with authors who live elsewhere.
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Two Midwest booksellers discuss trends in the book community locally & nationally, and engage with readers, authors, and bookish minds to promote books as pop culture.
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We interview authors, scholars, and other book lovers in Bookings, Canada's only bookstore podcast. We also record author talks from events in the city to share. Recorded from the independent and co-operatively run King's Co-op Bookstore in Halifax, Nova Scotia. www.kingsbookstore.ca
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Great authors in conversation about their newest books, hosted by an independent bookstore in the heart of Brooklyn, NY. Books discussed are available for sale in our stores and at www.greenlightbookstore.com.
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The Avid Reader is a podcast for book lovers. Tune in for interviews, recommendations, and insider news from Sam Hankin, host and owner of independent bookstore Wellington Square Bookshop - www.wellingtonsquarebooks.com
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It's your dose of bookstore love. ✨ Welcome to Misshelved, a bi-weekly podcast series from award-winning bookseller Nicole Brinkley. Each episode, meet an independent bookseller and listen in as they chat with one of their favorite authors.
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Join Jonathan Van Ness (Queer Eye) each week for their next exciting endeavor! “Getting Better with Jonathan Van Ness" is here to empower listeners (and also make them laugh) by using curiosity as a tool for personal growth. In a world that often feels overwhelming—where it’s easy to feel stuck, frustrated, or helpless—Getting Better offers a lifeline. Each week, Jonathan Van Ness, alongside experts and thought leaders, guides us through our shared challenges—confidence, productivity, mental ...
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A monthly discussion with independent booksellers in Metro Detroit, what they're excited about, reading and recommending.
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This is a series of podcasts brought by Kawah Buku, an independent bookstore based at Bandar Baru Bangi, Malaysia. Borrowing the symbol and meaning represented by teh tarik, we would like to invite the public to listen to our special program of Teh Tarik Podcast which will feature an informal style of discussion, interview and chit-chatting on various topics and current issues as well as selected book reviews with our invited guest.
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A podcast about the books most people read. Meredith and McCall have been friends for a decade and run Birmingham's oldest independent bookstore, Little Professor. Not feeling at home in the high-brow book communities, Mere and McCall are embracing the fact that they're only "a little bookish." On the podcast they discuss books, Little Professor, and the little things that make them happy. Tune on Tuesdays if you're a little bookish!
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Book Pros(e) is the show for readers made by avid readers and seasoned booksellers. From interviews with best-selling authors to our own book nerdy conversations to all things literary and fun - the staff at Aaron's Books, an independent bookstore in Lititz, PA, can help. Or at least make you laugh while we forget what your question was. Brought to you by Aaron's Books in Lititz, PA Theme music Smiles All Around by Wolves
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Readings and events recorded at Magers and Quinn Booksellers in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Welcome to Notes From The Bookstore, the podcast that peeks behind the shelves at the enchanting world of literature. Hosted by Susanne Blumer, an author and owner of two magical independent bookstores in the mountains of Western North Carolina: Sassafras on Sutton in Black Mountain and Sassafras on Main in Waynesville. Every week, we'll dive into the captivating world of literature, exploring the latest releases that are taking bookstores by storm and sharing some of Susanne's personal favo ...
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From Plenty Downtown Bookshop in Cookeville, Tennessee, Lisa Uhrik and Ashley Michael discuss books, literacy, book culture, and what it means to live a life of plenty. Music credit: ”A Day at the Bookstore” by the amazing Andrew Buckner.
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Just the Right Book is a podcast hosted by Roxanne Coady, owner of famous independent bookstore R.J. Julia Booksellers in Madison, CT, that will help you discover new and note-worthy books in all genres, give you unique insights into your favorite authors, and bring you up to date with what’s happening in the literary world.
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Interviews with authors, illustrators, editors, and self-publishing industry-insiders, presented by BookBaby! www.bookbaby.com store.bookbaby.com
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We will cover any and all topics that interest me and the world around me. All while keeping it 💯 Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thirty7mode/support
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In Authors & Audiences, YA author and presentation coach Caroline Leech, chats to authors, illustrators, booksellers, librarians, publishers and other randomly fascinating guests, and invites them to share the secrets of their public speaking confidence and their media/social media strategies. Caroline will also share her own extensive knowledge of public speaking, storytelling, event planning and media strategy, so if you want to feel sure you can present yourself and your books with both c ...
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This is a chaotic historical romance podcast hosted by confirmed spinsters: Caroline @salty_caroline_reads and Hannah @fringebookreviews. To be quite honest, they should not have been trusted with microphones. New episodes drop on Fridays and every other Tuesday. Hannah and Caroline are not responsible for any pants romanced off of your body and/or any addition to that pile of books just chilling by your bed.
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在這個世界上,凡事都有可能。 Everything is possible in the world. この世の中、全ては可能です! OMG,2025就這樣來到了,先跟大家說聲Happy New Year!!! 敬請期待已經囤積很多的企劃單集再跟大家見面~ 我的腦袋每次都快要飛到外太空了,嘻嘻😎🤩 OMG. 2025 is coming and Happy New Year to everyone!!! Please look forward to my new planned episode~ My head almost flies to outer space every time, hehe😎🤩 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 敝人在下我的童年和青少年時期與音樂的故事: 小學四年級考進學校的節奏樂隊班卻因為轉學而沒有機會繼續待在音樂班, 與音樂擦身而過 小學五六年級待在合唱團想繼續與音樂同在,國中因繼續參加學校的合唱團並參加校際性比賽,於一百多人的音 ...
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Why Menopause is Political with Tamsen Fadal
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50:03Check out the JVN Patreon for exclusive BTS content, extra interviews, and much much more - check it out here: www.patreon.com/jvn What actually happens during menopause—and why aren’t we talking about it more? This week, JVN is joined by Emmy-winning journalist, author, menopause advocate, and host of The Tamsen Show: Tamsen Fadal! Tamsen shares h…
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Bonus Episode: Amy Larocca and Jason Tanz
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53:33In this bonus episode of the Watchung Booksellers Podcast, we share a recording from an in-store event this spring with Amy Larocca, author of How to Be Well: Navigating Our Self-Care Epidemic, One Dubious Cure at a Time, in conversation with Jason Tanz. Amy Larocca is an award-winning American journalist. She spent twenty years working at New York…
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Women In A Golden State: 175 Voices from California
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39:26Send us a text In this episode, I chat with Chryss Yost, the co-editor of Gunpowder Press and a Santa Barbara Poet Laureate, and Diana Raab, MFA, PhD, memoirist, poet, workshop leader, and award-winning author of 14 books and editor of three anthologies. Chryss and Diana are coeditors of Women In A Golden State, a collection featuring poems and mic…
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Final Season of Queer Eye, Texas Floods, JoJo Siwa’s “Bette Davis Eyes”
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35:56Check out the JVN Patreon for exclusive BTS content, extra interviews, and much much more - check it out here: www.patreon.com/jvn This week on The Monday Edit: the Texas floods, JoJo Siwa’s “Bette Davis Eyes,” the great prison conception, summer travel recommendations, and the final season of Queer Eye. To help support the Texas floods relief, che…
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Bonus episode: "My whole life is a lesson in perserverance": author Anne Broyles
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50:02Send us a text We're bringing you a bonus episode of The Curious Cat Bookshop today: the recording of our event from August 2024 interviewing picture book author Anne Broyles about her writing life and how she ended up writing picture books for children after a life of service in the clergy and a career writing a variety of different kinds of work …
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Episode 537 || Summer Readings: It's a Love Story
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14:45This week on From the Front Porch, we have a new episode series: Summer Readings! In this series, Annie introduces you to one book you should read this summer by reading an excerpt (with permission from publishers). Today, Annie reads a passage from the delightful Annabel Monaghan’s new rom-com It’s a Love Story. Use code SUMMERREADINGS to get 10% …
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Sophie Elmhirst has done something extraordinary. In her new book, Marriage at Sea, she rediscovers and adds new mystery to the true story of Maurice and Maralyn Bailey, who, on their journey across the world, lost their boat and were forced to live on a life raft for 117 days. How did they do it? How did they FEEL about doing it? Sophie, in her im…
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Jacqueline Reinig recently released her debut novel Faery Academy of Quillsnap. I think you're going to love where her inspiration for the story came from - I know I did. Jacqueline also offers some suggestions for any authors who may be struggling with tech and electronics. She was great, so nice and passionate about her writing and her family. Fi…
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Are You Trapped In High-Functioning Depression? with Dr. Judith Joseph
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Ready to take a fresh path to self-discovery? Every Monday, Jemma Sbeg brings you a new mantra and shares how you can apply it to your own life. Whether you’re facing a major transition or just looking to evolve your everyday routine, Mantra is the podcast for you. Join Jemma every week for reflections, practical tips, and personal insights that’ll…
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Word on the Water: Three Friends, A Dutch Barge, And A Whole Lot of Books
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37:21Send us a text In this episode, I chat with Paddy Screech, a co-owner of Word on the Water. Paddy shares the story of London's famous floating bookshop, housed in a 1920s Dutch barge moored along Regent's Canal in King's Cross, London. Paddy takes us from his early days as a literature-loving boy in an agricultural school to his unlikely friendship…
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Big Beautiful Bill, Future of Planned Parenthood, and A Potential Cure for HIV
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32:43Check out the JVN Patreon for exclusive BTS content, extra interviews, and much much more - check it out here: www.patreon.com/jvn This week on The Monday Edit: the impact of the Big Beautiful Bill, updates on the Idaho Four Case, JVN’s life as Pet Parent, beating the summer heat and sun, and a potential cure for HIV. Not A Phase. Trans Lifeline Fo…
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Building community and celebrating queer joy: author Kimm Topping and poet Leah Juliett
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40:48Send us a text Author Kimm Topping, Ed.M., is an educator, writer, and historian dedicated to preserving LGBTQIA+ history. Their first book, Generation Queer, is a nonfiction YA highlighting the stories of LGBTQIA+ youth activists (and was published and edited by Stacy Whitman, who is also the owner of The Curious Cat Bookshop!). As founder of Lave…
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It’s been a while since we have covered a good mystery on the Book Case, so this week, take a seat by a book that will keep you guessing. Death at the White Hart by Chris Chibnall is both a terrific old-fashioned mystery combined with a modern police procedural drama and EVERYONE in the town is a suspect. Kate read it in 36 hours, Charlie in about …
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Episode 536 || Best Books of the Year (So Far) with Hunter Mclendon
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1:04:45This week on From the Front Porch, Annie and Hunter discuss the best books of 2025 (so far)! To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, stop by The Bookshelf in Thomasville, visit our website (search episode 536) or download and shop on The Bookshelf’s official app: Annie's books: First five-star read: Show Don’t Tell by Curtis Sittenfeld Mos…
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Unwritten Paths Episode 007: Matthew Rotundo
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33:36Matt Rotundo is my latest guest. Matt's a fantasy author from Omaha, Nebraska with several books out and dozens of short stories. He discovered he wanted to be a writer at the ripe old age of 8 and has since had some modest successes. On this episode, Matt talks about some creative avenues he takes to talk about and sell his books, and shares some …
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Get In the Fight Against White Christian Nationalism
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55:42Check out the JVN Patreon for exclusive BTS content, extra interviews, and much much more - check it out here: www.patreon.com/jvn Separation of Church and State is under attack, and the spread of White Christian Nationalism is ever present. Luckily, organizations like Americans United for Separation of Church and State are on the ground and fighti…
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Queer Haven Books: How Two Women Built a Queer Literary Sanctuary
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32:30Send us a text In this episode, I chat with Baker Rogers and Mattilyn Kortney, co-owners of Queer Have Books in Colombia, South Carolina. Nestled in Columbia's historic Arcade Mall, this cozy 680-square-foot sanctuary defines queer not just as gender and sexual identity but as active resistance against all forms of discrimination. The shelves hold …
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Zohran Mamdani, Killer Whales, Cuts to NPR
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It’s the third in our classics analysis series! To Kill a Mockingbird is one of America’s favorite novels. Is it worth its weight in the public’s love? Is Atticus Finch the hero we always thought, and does Go Set a Watchman call the novel’s moralism into question? We examine these questions with two Harper Lee scholars, Michele Reutter and Jonathan…
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This week on From the Front Porch, Annie is chatting with her mom, Susie, about books for readers with PG-13 tastes. You get 10% off the Susie-approved reads mentioned in this episode when you use code SHOPMOMSELECTS at checkout online and in-store! To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, stop by The Bookshelf in Thomasville, visit our web…
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Unwritten Paths Episode 006: Beaverdale Books
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23:44Jan Kaiser from Beaverdale Books (Des Moines, Iowa) joins me for my first interview with an independent bookstore. We talk about Beaverdale Books' huge impact on local authors from the Des Moines area, and the Des Moines community at large. Plus Jan turns the table on me during "this or that". Find out more about Beaverdale Books and any of the num…
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How to Survive the Internet's Worst People with Drew Afualo
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56:42Check out the JVN Patreon for exclusive BTS content, extra interviews, and much much more - check it out here: www.patreon.com/jvn This week on Getting Better, JVN sat down with internet sweetheart, icon, and author - the effervescent Drew Afualo. Talking all things clapping back to trolls, nuanced conversations on the internet, and why being woke …
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Episode 176: Ingrid Hu Dahl Discusses Being Biracial and Queer
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49:43Ingrid Hu Dahl has written a stunning memoir about her life as a biracial, queer woman. "Sun Shining on Morning Snow" will inform even the most skeptical reader.By Laurel McHargue
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Peniel E. Joseph, Freedom Season: How 1963 Transformed America's Civil Rights Revolution
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53:49Send us a text In this episode, I chat with historian Peniel E. Joseph about his latest book, Freedom Season: How 1963 Transformed America's Civil Rights Revolution. Joseph's storytelling prowess brings James Baldwin, Martin Luther King Jn., President Kennedy, and Bobbie Kennedy to vibrant life, not as static icons but as complex humans navigating …
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What the Supreme Court Decision on U.S. v. Skrmetti Really Means with Chase Strangio
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33:57This week on The Monday Edit: JVN sat down with Chase Strangio from the ACLU to debrief on last week’s 6-3 ruling by the Supreme Court on U.S. v Skrmetti - ruling in favor of continuing Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care. Chase made history in December 2024 as the first openly Trans lawyer to argue in front of the U.S. Supreme Court. All that…
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We have been skimping on including independent booksellers in our show lately (and we are sorry) but here is a whole show worth of bookseller conversations! Source Books in Detroit Michigan is owned by Janet Webster Jones. And Print: A Bookstore in Portland ME is owned by Emily Russo. These are two incredible independent booksellers with two incred…
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Episode 534 || Off the Shelf with Annie and Ashley: Summer 2025
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54:29This week on From the Front Porch, it's an episode of Off the Shelf with Annie & Ashley, formerly known as Kids' Table! It's the same banter and book talk you love with a fresh new name. Annie is joined by friend, cousin, and former colleague, Ashley Sherlock, to chat about what they’re reading – but also what they’re watching, listening to, and bu…
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This week I talk with Amy Stanley, a children's chapter book author from Omaha, Nebraska. Amy talks about how she developed the idea for her book, The Bookworms and shares a great story about where she found her illustrator for the book. Follow Amy on her Facebook and Instagram. Follow Unwritten Paths here: https://linktr.ee/unwrittenpaths Music/po…
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How to Actually Save & Invest Money in a Failing Economy with Katie Gatti Tassin
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58:46Money, money, money, money…MO-NEY! The Money with Katie Show host Katie Gatti Tassin here to talk with JVN all about how we can beat capitalism, get ahead, and get informed about the system that we’re all operating in - whether we like it or not! Katie’s new book Rich Girl Nation is out now. Money with Katie was founded in 2020 by Katie Gatti Tassi…
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Episode 173: Lindsay Rice Presents "BIRDENWHEEL"
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31:02Author Lindsay Rice's novel "Birdenwheel" takes readers on road trips with followers of The Grateful Dead.By Laurel McHargue
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Episode 175: Bonnie Moore Presents "Buried Bones"
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35:26Bonnie Moore's debut novel "BURRIED BONES: A Maggie Anderson Mystery" will leave you guessing until the end! Bonnie's history as an attorney is evident in her work.By Laurel McHargue
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Episode 174: Robert Hughes Discusses Hypnotism for Pain Relief
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53:57Episode 174: Robert Hughes Discusses Hypnotism for Pain Relief by Laurel McHargueBy Laurel McHargue
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In this latest episode of Life of Plenty, Lisa and Ashley discuss the upcoming community read of The Anxious Generation, spurred on by Ryan Dalton of Restoring Childhood in Putnam County. They discuss the adverse effects prolonged cell phone addiction has had on children's lives since cell phones became increasingly poplular — along with the negati…
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The Art of Seasonal Cooking with Pascale Beale
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41:44Send us a text This episode is sponsored by Saturn Press! Hey indie bookshops! Did you know that greeting cards are a fantastic way for bookshops to boost sales? Saturn Press creates beautiful, handcrafted letterpress cards that customers love to purchase alongside books, helping bookshops grow and thrive. As a thank you for tuning in to The Booksh…
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Advocating for the Rights of Undocumented Immigrants with Cristina Jiménez Moreta
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31:01This week on The Monday Edit: JVN sat down with Cristina Jiménez Moreta to talk about her new book Dreaming of Home: How We Turn Fear Into Pride, Power, and Real Change and the work being done at United We Dream, the country’s largest youth-led immigrant organization - which Cristina co-founded. Plus our breakdown of the Tony awards and our HBOTW! …
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Jess Walter has written a book that is funny, compulsively readable, and complex. In So Far Gone, he reminds us, in a world that sometimes seems to have gone crazy, you escape society at your own peril. Can you escape the world into isolation or is life only meaningful when you live it for and with others? We ask the very talented Jess Walter that …
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This week on From the Front Porch, Annie is joined by her actual dad and The Bookshelf’s Shop Dad, Chris! Annie and Chris chat about his reading life and some of his favorite books in honor of Father’s Day. These books are perfect for giving to your own dad or anyone who’s been there for you like a dad. To purchase the books mentioned in this episo…
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This week I talk with Omaha, NE author, Shawn Brink. Shawn is a Christian/Fantasy Horror author with six novels to his credit. He talks a bit about where his inspiration comes from, and goes pretty deep explaining a significant challenge he overcame. Enjoy! Follow Shawn on his website, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram. Follow Unwritten …
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The Gen Z Red Wave and Protecting Your Peace Online with Matt Bernstein (aka MattXIV)
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44:42This week we’re joined by political commentator and Gen Z Icon, Matt Bernstein - the creator behind @MattXIV and A Bit Fruity Podcast. Together, Matt and JVN discuss the very real Gen Z red wave, finding your peace amidst online political discourse, make-up (yes, darling!), and much much more - plus, we find out just how many Millennial references …
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Send us a text In this episode, I chat with book publicist Megan Beatie about book publicity in a revealing conversation about the art and science of literary promotion. Drawing on over 25 years of experience working with authors ranging from Linda Ronstadt to Tess Gerritsen, Megan shares how the publishing landscape has undergone a dramatic transf…
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The Patriarchy Playbook: How America’s Gendered Hierarchy Endures with Anna Malika Tubbs
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35:20This week on The Monday Edit, we have a very special guest joining in on the Monday fun: best selling author Anna Malaika Tubbs stopped by to tell us all about her new book, Erased: What American Patriarchy Has Hidden from Us and helps us hone in on real time examples of our Patriarchy is being weaponized today. Anna unpacks how the United States h…
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Andrew Porter’s newest, The Imagined Life, is a beautiful and atmospheric novel following a man on a search for his father, who disappeared decades ago. Tangled up in the complications of academia, the issues of exploring sexuality, and the haunting visions of the inappropriate parties his parents threw in his backyard, Stephen struggles to piece t…
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Episode 532 || June 2025 New Release Rundown
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54:42This week on From the Front Porch, it’s another New Release Rundown! Annie, Erin, and Olivia are sharing the June releases they’re excited about to help you build your TBR. When you purchase or preorder any of the books they talk about, enter the code NEWRELEASEPLEASE at checkout for 10% off your order! To purchase the books mentioned in this episo…
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Unwritten Paths Episode 003: Kathy Nickerson
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26:24This week I talk with Papillion, NE author, Kathy Nickerson. Kathy is a long-time writer with various credits to her name including six novels. She has some great anecdotes and stories from her career. She also touches on Imposter Syndrome, which I incorrectly managed to call Imitation Syndrome in my hot-take wrap-up recorded immediately following …
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Matt Rogers, comedian, actor, writer, host, half of the duo behind Las Culturistas and multi hyphenate extraordinaire is on Getting Better this week to enter our queer millennial world on all things pop culture, pride heroes, lgbtqia+, Celine Dion, Tony Awards, Ariana Grande, Epic Universe and of course... JK Rowling. He tells us his and Bowen Yang…
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The Literary Heartbeat of Santa Barbara: Jen Lemberger at Chaucer's Books
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38:59Send us a text In this episode, I chat with Jen Lemberger, co-owner of Chaucer's Books. Nestled in Santa Barbara's Loreto Plaza sits a literary institution fifty-one years in the making. Chaucer's Books, now under the stewardship of Jen Lemberger and Greg Feitt, stands as a testament to the enduring power of independent bookstores in our communitie…
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Labubu Supremacy, Taylor’s Masters, Attacks on Safe-Haven Programs
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34:50This week on The Monday Edit: the Dry and Salty Environment of Salt Lake City, Supreme Court revoking the safe haven program, Elon’s drug dealer, the West Village Crypto Kidnapping, conspiracy theories, and propaganda we are not falling for! Not A Phase. Trans Lifeline Follow us on Instagram @gettingbetterwithjvn Jonathan on Instagram @jvn and seni…
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Episode 17: My conversation with author Frances Peck
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1:02:12I am so pleased to be able to share my first-ever interview with a published author here on Bookmarkable. I was delighted to sit down with local North Vancouver writer Frances Peck to discuss her debut novel, The Broken Places — a Globe and Mail best book of 2022, and finalist for the 2023 Rakuten Kobo Emerging Writer Prize. We had a lot to talk ab…
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Another installment of our Writer in Residence series, and J. Ryan Stradal is two chapters away from the end! How did he get here? What are his goals as he finishes his latest and most personal book? We find out with great excitement. We also talk to Nefer Book Café owner, Lonna Dawson, who will inspire you to expand your reading horizons. Join us.…
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