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It's Short Story Saturday, and today we're doing something a little different. Today's short story is a work in progress that may be a short story, and may end up as a chapter in the next book in The Last Word series. Time will tell. Let's get Bookish. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bookish/support
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It's Short Story Saturday, and today we're doing something a little different. Today's short story is a work in progress that may be a short story, and may end up as a chapter in the next book in The Last Word series. Time will tell. Let's get Bookish. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bookish/support
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1 The Best and Worst Fictional Moms: A Mother's Day Ramble 5:17
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It's time for the Sunday Ramble and on this Mother's Day it includes the best, and worst, fictional moms. Let's get Bookish. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bookish/support
Today is World Book Day, and in today's episode we take a look back at an earlier discussion we had about books in translation. Books in translation can expand our worldview while entertaining us at the same time. And be warned, this episode comes with a challenge. Let's get Bookish. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bookish/support…
Have you ever had a book you just literally could not put down? In today's Throwback Thursday episode we look at this rare phenomenon. Let's get Bookish. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bookish/support
It's time again for Short Story Saturday. Let's get Bookish. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bookish/support

1 Debunking Some Myths About William Shakespeare 8:44
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In today's episode we debunk some persistent myths about the man many consider to be the greatest writer of all time: William Shakespeare. Let's get Bookish. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bookish/support
In today's episode we look at books that lead to other books, as well as some pairings of fiction and non-fiction books you should read side by side. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bookish/support

1 A Few Facts About Hemingway Before You Watch the Ken Burns Documentary 8:28
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Legendary filmmaker Ken Burns has a new series on Ernest Hemingway coming out next month, so today we present five cool facts about the greatest American author ever. Let's get Bookish. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bookish/support
Short Story Saturday returns, this time with a selection from my new anthology, “Adventures in Bookselling.” Let's get Bookish. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bookish/support

1 Throwback Thursday: My Five Favorite Fictional Booksellers 7:13
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Today's Throwback Thursday episode is a quick look at what I consider the Top Five fictional booksellers ever. Thanks again to my friend Brian (and Lithub.com) for the inspiration. Let's get Bookish. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bookish/support
It's time again for the Sunday Ramble. This one has updates, a new book recommendation, and a very Southern complaint about snow. Let's get Bookish. Here are the links mentioned in the episode: Our new Ko-fi page is at ko-fi.com/bookish. The new story collection, "Adventures in Bookselling," can be found at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08WJRV7D7/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bookish/support…
It's time for another installment of our not-as-regular-as-it-should-be Author Profile segment. Today's author is one you probably don't know, but definitely should. Let's meet Patrick Modiano. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bookish/support
In today's episode I recount my recent experience of bookscouting in a pandemic. It's tough going, but still the most fun you can have with your clothes on. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bookish/support

1 Friends of Shakespeare and Company: A Sunday Ramble 10:38
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It's time again for the Sunday Ramble, and in today's ramble we update the state of indie bookstores during the pandemic, with a special emphasis on that iconic Paris bookshop, Shakespeare and Company. We also give some book recommendations. Let's get bookish. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bookish/support…

1 Poetry Night: A Short Story Saturday Work in Progress 12:47
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It's Short Story Saturday, and today we're doing something a little different. Today's short story is a work in progress that may be a short story, and may end up as a chapter in the next book in The Last Word series. Time will tell. Let's get Bookish. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bookish/support…

1 Reading the Classics: A 2021 Reading Challenge 6:45
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Reading challenges always seem to show up with the new year, and like all resolutions often fall by the wayside sometime in February. Here's one you can stick with. Let's get Bookish. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bookish/support
In honor of Christmas Day, here are some Bookish Christmas quotes to get you in the mood to read all those books Santa brought you. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bookish/support
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In today's Throwback Thursday episode, we're discussing organizing your books. How we shelve our books in our bookcases can be a very personal thing, but I'd like to give you some suggestions that you might try, as well as some methods you should definitely avoid. Let's get Bookish. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bookish/support…
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On today's Throwback Thursday episode we look at the history and some of the awesome editions of Penguin Books (and no, I don't mean the flightless bird). We also have an exciting update. And check out our new Patreon page at www.patreon.com/bookishpodcast. Let's get Bookish. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bookish/support…
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1 Finally Write that Novel During NaNoWriMo 2020 8:34
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What reader hasn't dreamed of one day writing a novel? In today's episode, we talk about an event in November that helps you make that dream a reality: National Novel Writing Month, better known as NaNoWriMo. Let's get Bookish. Support us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/bookishpodcast. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bookish/support…
Today's episode is a book review unlike any I've ever done. We're looking at the new Word on Fire Bible, one of the most beautful books I've ever personally owned. If you are a lover of the book as a physical object, and I know you are, you'll want to stay tuned. And be sure to support us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/bookishpodcast. Let's get Bookish. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bookish/support…
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In today's episode we bring back the Sunday Ramble, which has been gone for too long, with two timely topics: hagiography and Halloween. Let's get Bookish. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bookish/support
It's time again for Short Story Saturday, and this week you again get one of mine. Let's get Bookish! Support us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/bookishpodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bookish/support
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1 Throwback Thursday: Bookstores are a Refuge 10:25
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We all need a refuge sometimes, and today's Throwback Thursday episode is about the greatest refuge ever: the bookstore. In a world where we're increasingly disconnected, take a short trip with me where everybody knows your name. Let's get Bookish. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bookish/support…
It is Wednesday, which means it's time again for our weekly author profile. This week's author is one you probably don't know, but definitely should: Ray Blackston. Let's get Bookish. Support us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/bookishpodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bookish/support…
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1 The Shadow of the Wind: A Book Club Discussion 8:15
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This is normally when we do the Sunday Ramble, but Banned Books Week pushed our September Book Club episode back a bit. Let's dive into Carlos Ruiz Zafon's masterpiece, "The Shadow of the Wind." And please support us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/bookishpodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bookish/support…
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It's time again for Short Story Saturday as we wrap up Banned Books Week. Today's short story comes to us from the Colombian master storyteller, Nobel Prize winner, and occasionally banned author Gabriel Garcia Marquez. Support us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/bookishpodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bookish/support…
As we approach the end of our look at Banned Books Week, I want to consider a book often banned around the world that you may not have thought of: the Bible. Let's get Bookish. Support us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/bookishpodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bookish/support…
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1 Libraries Matter: A Banned Books Week Throwback Episode 8:53
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As we continue our celebration of Banned Books Week, it seemed appropriate to revisit an episode that celebrated that bastion of intellectual freedom, the public library. Let's get Bookish. Support us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/bookishpodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bookish/support…
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1 Sylvia Beach: A Banned Books Week Author Profile 8:27
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Sylvia Beach has been rightly called the Patron Saint of Booksellers. She was also an author, and most importantly for this series of Banned Books Week episodes, she took on the task of publishing one of the most famous banned books ever. Let's look at that, and let's get Bookish. Support us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/bookishpodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bookish/support…
For as long as books have existed, there have been those who have attempted to destroy the ideas they contain. Today, as we continue our celebration of Banned Books Week, we look at the most sinister, direct, and destructive method: the burning of books and libraries. Let's get Bookish. Support us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/bookishpodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bookish/support…
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