Category: Booksellers
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Cory Doctorow on Divesting From Amazon’s Audible and the Fight for Digital Rights
In this episode, Craig and Olivia sit down with science fiction author, activist, and journalist Cory Doctorow to talk about creative freedom, tech monopolies, and how authors and readers alike can divest from Amazon.
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An Interview With Rick Steves, Author of On the Hippie Trail and Travel as a Political Act
Craig and Olivia sit down with legendary travel writer and TV host Rick Steves to discuss his newest book, On the Hippie Trail.
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An Interview With Eve L. Ewing on Original Sins, Audiobooks, and Imagination as Resistance
Craig and Olivia sit down with Eve L. Ewing to talk about her newest book, Original Sins: The (Mis)Education of Black and Native Children and the Construction of American Racism.
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An Interview With Annie B. Jones
We chat with Annie B. Jones—author of Ordinary Time: Lessons Learned While Staying Put, owner of The Bookshelf in Thomasville, Georgia, and host of the beloved From the Front Porch podcast.
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Banned Books: Philomena Polefrone and the ABA’s fight to Protect Free Expression
We dive into the history of banned books, grassroots organizing, and the legal challenges involved in defending diverse literature with Philomena Polefrone, PhD
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An Interview With Huda Fahmy & Anna Hersh
On today’s episode, we dive into literacy for young readers with graphic novelist Huda Fahmy and children’s bookshop owner Anna Hersh.
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How Indie Bookshops Are Fighting Book Bans
In addition to raising awareness about banned books through creative displays and handselling to customers, many are going above and beyond.
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An Interview With Steamy Lit’s Mel Saavedra
On today’s episode, we chat with Mel Saavedra, the owner of Steamy Lit Bookstore and the driving force behind Steamy Lit Con.
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10 Audio Picks From Under the Umbrella Bookstore
We asked Kaitlyn Mahoney, owner of Under the Umbrella Bookstore in Salt Lake City, Utah, to recommend 10 audiobooks for Pride Month.
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Why Bookstores Are More Than “Just” Bookstores
From providing safe spaces to live-saving resources, bookstores are invaluable
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Libro.fm Podcast – Episode 12: “Interview with the Owners of Harriett’s Bookshop”
On today’s episode, we talk with Jeannine Cook, the owner of Harriett’s Bookshop, and her mother and former librarian, Celia Cook.
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Six Audiobooks to Read for Black History Month
In honor of Black History Month, we asked Nikki High, owner of Octavia’s Bookshelf, a Black woman-owned bookstore that features books by BIPOC writers, to share audiobook recommendations. Check out our blog post for her Black History Month book recommendations.