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Historian Annie Gray takes us down the street and through the ages, from medieval marketplaces to the purpose-built concrete precincts of the 20th century. Peeping through the windows of tailors, tearooms and grocers, we explore everything from the toyshops of yesteryear - where curiosities were sold for adults, not children - to the birth of brands we shop at today.

What does it really take to open a used bookstore in 2025? Join me, Stef Tousignant, as I document the messy, inspiring, behind-the-scenes journey from the stacks of donated books in my office to the grand opening of The Phoenix Used Bookshop. This is a diary-style podcast — raw voice memos, real decisions, setbacks and small victories — for anyone who’s ever dreamed of owning a bookstore but wondered what it’s really like.

Listen to the latest literary events recorded at the London Review Bookshop, covering fiction, poetry, politics, music and much more. Find out about our upcoming events here More from the Bookshop: Discover our author of the month, book of the week and more: ⁠⁠https://lrb.me/bkshppod⁠⁠ From the LRB: Subscribe to the LRB: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://lrb.me/subsbkshppod⁠ Close Readings podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://lrb.me/crbkshppod⁠ LRB Audiobooks: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://lrb.me/audiobooksbkshppod⁠ Bags, binders and more at the LRB Store: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://lrb.me/...

Meet Andrea and Elizabeth, two former booksellers, who still share a love of books.Every other week, they will get together and tell each other about the book they are reading in hopes of helping you discover your next great read.

An accidental journey begins in a small English language bookshop and leads you through the winding backstreets of Hanoi. Evocative bite-sized vignettes about life, circuses, the streets and the people of Vietnam’s northern capital. All the while battling counterfeiting book thugs, censorship and hiding out with Imperialist-Running-Dogs. Stories from Hanoi at the start of the new millennium, Cement Factory No.9 is an ode to a country in transition, where the rules were rubbery and a decent read was in short supply. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Haunted Bookshop by Christopher Morley. Roger Mifflin is the somewhat eccentric proprietor of The Haunted Bookshop, a second-hand bookstore in Brooklyn that is "haunted by the ghosts of all great literature." Beginning with the arrival of a young advertising man and the mysterious disappearance of a certain volume from the shelves of the bookshop, a lively and often humorous tale of intrigue unfolds, generously sprinkled with liberal doses of Roger's unique philosophy on literature and book selling.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/...

Welcome to the Thesis Bookshop— the bookstore that’s never open, but always has something you didn’t know you were looking for. Our shelves may be dusty, but they’re full of hidden gems. Ever wonder how much time and effort goes into writing university theses that (almost) no one ever reads? We’ve put AI to good use by summarizing these valuable, often overlooked works. In each episode, we’ll dive into the content and sources of a different thesis, and we’ll provide a link to the full text for further reading.

Listen to our podcast as we discuss topics that we find interesting and may add some value into our listeners' lives every week! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Exploring the space between stories and music, The Bookshop Band write songs inspired by books. In each episode Ben & Beth of the band chat to a different author who's work has inspired a song, talking both about how the book inspired them, and also the inspirations that motivate the author. Each episode includes the song itself and we hear the author's reactions to hearing it. In season one the band talk to authors and producers behind their 14th album, EMERGE, RETURN.

The Bookshop Podcast is a global literary podcast dedicated to books, authors, independent bookshops, and the world of publishing. Now in its fifth year, the show has become a trusted resource for readers, writers, and book lovers everywhere. Hosted by Mandy Jackson-Beverly, a writer, educator, and literary advocate, The Bookshop Podcast blends thoughtful conversation with a passion for books. Whether you're looking for your next great read, discovering new authors, or exploring the book industry, The Bookshop Podcast offers a welcoming space for anyone who loves books, storytelling, and ...

The Bookshop at the End of the Internet is a podcast dedicated to helping book lovers discover new authors. Like any good bookshop, this podcast features a wide variety of books by the equally varied and interesting authors who felt compelled to write them. Stacey Horan, author and book lover, is the host of The Bookshop at the End of the Internet. Her interviews give you a chance to meet wonderful writers and discover your next must-read book. Listen to the authors describe their books and tell you their own stories in their own words. This podcast features books from all genres and authors ...

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. 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.

Welcome to my channel, which as a matter of fact I named "Amir's Bookshop". 📚📖 I am Amir, and here we are going to create audiobooks, reviews, and recommendations of books so you can spend your time learning on YouTube, rather than wasting it watching other stuff, and we have probably heard of how to use learning as our benefit. Subscribe to this channel and stay tuned to recordings of new audiobooks from which you can learn lessons!

Step inside the Fictional Bookshop, an immersive storytelling experience for book lovers. Explore the first chapter of your new favorite book: from epic adventures to fantastic worlds to cozy characters. Join Liz Delton as she takes you on a journey to a fictional bookshop, where you'll take a book off the shelf and enjoy the first chapter of a book. Maybe you're walking down a rainy city street, and notice a bookshop you've never seen before. Or maybe on your trip down a sunny country road, you spy a quaint little bookstore, where you find treasures on its shelves. More at LizDelton.com

Every other Monday we'll release a brand new episode where you'll hear us talk about some of our favorite classics, what they mean to us, and how they've impacted our own personal story. To find out more about Bards Alley Bookshop visit us at bardsalley.com and interact with us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. Tell your friends the show is available completely ad free wherever you listen to podcasts. We've got a lot to cover, and our TBR pile isn't getting any smaller. So, let's book it!

From award-winning indie, Sevenoaks Bookshop presents The Writers' Cafe: a brand-new podcast featuring the best writers and most interesting voices in fascinating conversationInspired by our own in-shop cafe of the same name and the discussions about life, literature, and everything in-between that take place every single day - as well as the literary salons of old where gossip thrived - this new podcast seeks to highlight and celebrate the best writers and voices every episode with a warm, detailed conversation about their work and craft.Sevenoaks Bookshop is an award-winning, independent, ...

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.

My Weekly’s Magical Flying Bookshop lands wherever you find yourself, and when you step through the virtual front door you‘ll find some of your favourite authors all ready to read you a story, share their book recommendations, and answer your questions. Come on in – make yourself comfy!

Meet Cute Romance Bookshop is a queer-owned, feminist bookshop focusing on genre romance, located in San Diego, CA. This is the Meet Cute BookPod! Our virtual and in-store events will be rebroadcast here, so if you don't live near us or you prefer to listen rather than watch via Zoom, we've got you covered! And, on top of that, we'll be doing some podcast exclusive deep dives into the world of romance writing, reading, and publishing!