Tag: Black-owned Bookstores
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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.
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An Interview with the Founders of Margins Bookstores Month
To celebrate the launch of Margins Bookstores Month in October, we spoke with the founders about indie bookstores, marginalized voices, and community!
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Black-Owned Bookstores’ Picks for Juneteenth
Get recommendations for the audiobooks our Black-Owned partner bookstores think you should be reading this Juneteenth!
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Introducing our Bookstore Finder Map
Learn about our newest tool to help you find an indie bookstore to support through Libro.fm!
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Author Interview: Robert Jones, Jr.
We spoke with author Robert Jones, Jr. about the inspiration for The Prophets, his time as a bookseller, and more!
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Author Interview: Lyn Sisson-Talbert
We spoke with author Lyn Sisson-Talbert about the inspiration for Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey, the Black-owned bookstores she grew up exploring, and more!
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Author Interview: Mary B. Morrison
We spoke with author Mary B. Morrison about her inspiration, the significance of Black-owned bookstores, and more.
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So You Want to Try Audiobooks…
Audiobooks are booming these days. The latest figures from the Audio Publishers Association show that sales were up 16% in 2019, and that’s the eighth year in a row that they’ve gone up by double digits. If you’ve been wondering about giving audiobooks a try, here’s where to start.
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Black-Owned Bookish Subscription Boxes
If you want to support a Black-owned bookstore or bookish business long-term, one great way to do so is to subscribe to a service that delivers books and related products to your door every month or every quarter.
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5 Ways to Support Black-Owned Bookstores
Get tips for how to support a Black-owned bookstore virtually or in-person.