The Bookshop Podcast

Send us Fan MailThis week I'm in Washington State, USA, speaking with poet and Book Tree Kirkland bookshop owner Christopher J. Jarmick and author Adrienne Ross Scanlan. Here’s a list of links, authors, and books mentioned in this podcast. Book Tree KirklandChristopher J. JarmickNot Aloud, Christopher J. Jarmick, Moon Path PressSpare Parts, Joshua DavisCaste, Isabel WilkersonThe Warmth of Other Suns, Isabel WilkersonThe Splendid and the Vile, Eric LarsonAdrienne Ross ScanlanTurning Homeward, Adrienne Ross Scanlan Support the showThe Bookshop PodcastMandy Jackson-BeverlySocial Media Links

Send us Fan MailFinally, I’m back in Italy again – albeit virtually! This week I’m in Rome speaking with Christina and Alessia from the Anglo American Bookshop and author, photographer, and advocate of Italian artisans and regenerative travel, and of course, food and Italian culture, Elizabeth Minchilli.Enjoy!Mandy Here’s a list of links, authors, and books mentioned in this podcast. Anglo America Bookshop Facebook PageAnglo American Bookshop WebsiteAnglo American Bookshop InstagramMarigold Restaurant & Micro Bakery RomeMarigold InstagramElizabeth Minchilli WebsiteWeek In Italy Food Tours With Elizabeth and SophieElizabeth’s Eat Italy AppsElizabeth Minchilli BooksElizabeth Minchilli NewsletterElizabeth Minchilli InstagramElizabeth Minchilli YouTubeThe books listed below are available through your local indie bookshop!Clash of Civilizations Over an Elevator in Piazza Vittorio – Amara LakhousOpen – Andre AgassiSweet Bean Paste – Durian SukegawaThe Italian Table – Elizabeth MinchilliJoy of Cooking – Irma S. Rombauer, Marion Rombauer Becker, Ethan Becker, John Becker, Megan ScottEssentials of Classic Italian Cooking – Marcella HazanIndian-ish – Priya Krishna  Support the showThe Bookshop PodcastMandy Jackson-BeverlySocial Media Links

Send us Fan MailThis week I’m in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, USA, speaking with Suzanne DeGaetano from Mac’s Backs Books on Coventry and author and poet Larry Smith. Larry is also director of the literary publisher Bottom Dog Press, Inc.Here’s a list of links, authors, and books mentioned in this podcast.Mac’s Backs Books on CoventryThe Radiance of Tomorrow by Ishmael BeahResisting Segregation by Susie KaeserCleveland Heights, OhioLarry Smith, AuthorLarry Smith FacebookImagine PeaceBottom Dog Press, Inc.Mingo Town The Heebie-Jeebie Girl by Susan PetroneSupport the showThe Bookshop PodcastMandy Jackson-BeverlySocial Media Links

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I'm at The Book Den in Santa Barbara, California, speaking with owner Eric Kelley and the author Arthur Hoyle. Arthur's biography of Henry Miller, The Unknown Henry Miller, was published in March 2014 by Skyhorse/Arcade. His second non-fiction book, Mavericks, Mystics, and Misfits: Americans Against the Grain, was published March 17, 2020, by Sunbury Press. Enjoy!Here’s a list of links, authors, and books mentioned in this podcast.The Book Den – Santa Barbara, CA.Advanced Book ExchangeThe Elegance of the Hedgehog – Muriel BarberyArthur Hoyle, AuthorTiticut Follies – a documentary by Frederick WisemanMoby Dick - Herman MelvilleSlavery in AustraliaSlavery in AustraliaSlavery in AustraliaSlavery in Australia  Support the showThe Bookshop PodcastMandy Jackson-BeverlySocial Media Links

Send us Fan MailThis week I start the show on the Californian coast before heading off to Sarasota, Florida, where I catch up with Georgia Court, the owner of Bookstore 1. I later speak with author Karen R. Koenig LCSW, M.Ed. Karen is a licensed psychotherapist, motivational speaker, and international author who has specialized in the field of compulsive, emotional, and restrictive eating for more than 30 years.Here’s a list of links, authors, and books mentioned in this podcast.Belinda Carlisle – Circle in the SandBelinda Carlisle – Mad About YouBelinda Carlisle – I Get WeakBelinda Carlisle – Heaven is a Place on EarthBookstore 1 SarasotaFalling To Earth – Kate SouthwoodKaren R Koenig Karen Koenig BooksThe Magus – John FowlesSupport the showThe Bookshop PodcastMandy Jackson-BeverlySocial Media Links

Send us Fan MailThis week I'm in the village of Woodstock, Vermont, speaking with Kari and Kristian, co-owners of The Yankee Bookshop, and author and poet, Geza Tatrallyay. If you enjoy poetry—and ghost stories—I'm sure you'll enjoy this episode!Here’s a list of links, authors, and books mentioned in this podcast.The Yankee BookshopWoodstock Vermont Libro.fmBookstock VermontUpcoming Events at The Yankee BookshopThe Yankee Bookshop is currently doing a book drive - which is another great way to support the store and help get books to kids across Vermont & New Hampshire. Station ElevenThe Pull of the StarsHamnetThe Plague  The Great Influenza How to be an Antiracist Caste The Fire Next Time White Fragility  Geza TatrallyayGeza’s Books  Support the showThe Bookshop PodcastMandy Jackson-BeverlySocial Media Links

Send us Fan MailEvery so often, I’ll be posting an interview I feel is time-relevant. It is imperative to support local businesses during the pandemic, not only bookshops but all small businesses. Today my guest is Allison Hill, CEO American Booksellers Association. While her work is focused primarily on independent bookshops, she is knowledgeable in entrepreneurship, anti-trust issues, eCommerce, and demographics. We chat about all this and more and help you understand why it’s so important, whenever possible, to keep your purchases in your hometown.Here’s a list of links, authors, and books mentioned in this podcast.American Booksellers AssociationBook SoupVroman’s BookstoreMystery Pier Books, Inc. Indie BoundThe Dude and the Zen MasterSqueeze MeEssays by Allison:Love and BookstoresThis Book Will Change Your Life Support the showThe Bookshop PodcastMandy Jackson-BeverlySocial Media Links

Send us Fan MailThis week I'm in Larchmont, New York, speaking with Andersons Larchmont bookshop owner Paulene Greeman and author Jacob M. Appel. Here’s a list of links, authors, and books mentioned in this podcast.Thoughts On Homeschooling EssayAndersons LarchmontFunny Farm MovieCarrie Dean, IBCLC Jacob M. AppelJacob -- Documentary Tina Howe Order Jacob’s Books From Bookshop.org Harriet Washington: Medical Apartheid: The Dark History of Medical Experimentation on Black Americans from Colonial Times to the Present  Support the showThe Bookshop PodcastMandy Jackson-BeverlySocial Media Links

Send us Fan MailThis week I’m in Enola, Pennsylvania, chatting with Michelle Haring, owner of Cupboard Maker Books, and author Maria V. Snyder.Here’s a list of links, authors, and books mentioned in this podcast.Cupboard Maker BooksThe Booksellers DocumentaryBookshop.orgCastaway CrittersLibro.fmSpiral Path Farm CSAMaria V SnyderSupport the showThe Bookshop PodcastMandy Jackson-BeverlySocial Media Links

Send us Fan MailWest Side Books is an independent bookstore in the historic Highlands neighborhood of Northwest Denver, providing new, used, and unusual books to the community since 1997. I’m speaking with West Side Books’ owner, Lois Harvey, and store manager, Matt Aragon. Later I talk with local author Kali Fajardo-Anstine, author of Sabrina and Corina. Here’s a list of links, authors, and books mentioned in this podcast.West Side BooksJames BaldwinGuild of Book WorkersThe Edible BookAmerican Gods - Neil GaimanLeave the World Behind - Rumaan Alam Home Going - Yaa GyasiBecoming Duchess GoldblattCharlotte’s Web - E.B. WhiteThe Woman Who Lived in a Prologue - Nina SchneiderGloriana: Or, The Unfulfill’d Queen - Michael MoorcockA Fortunate Life – A.B. FaceyKali Fajardo-AnstineKali on InstagramSabrina and Corina - Kali Fajardo-AnstineThe Rain God – Arturo IslasPen America  Support the showThe Bookshop PodcastMandy Jackson-BeverlySocial Media Links