The Best and Worst Fictional Moms: A Mother's Day Ramble
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.
May 09, 2021•5 min
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Happy World Book Day!
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.
Apr 23, 2021•13 min
Throwback Thursday: When the Reader is Ready
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.
Apr 08, 2021•8 min
Short Story Saturday
It's time again for Short Story Saturday. Let's get Bookish.
Apr 03, 2021•6 min
Debunking Some Myths About William Shakespeare
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.
Mar 29, 2021•9 min
Books That Lead to Other Books
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.
Mar 27, 2021•8 min
A Few Facts About Hemingway Before You Watch the Ken Burns Documentary
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.
Mar 17, 2021•8 min
Short Story Saturday is Back
Short Story Saturday returns, this time with a selection from my new anthology, “Adventures in Bookselling.” Let's get Bookish.
Mar 13, 2021•15 min
Throwback Thursday: My Five Favorite Fictional Booksellers
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.
Feb 25, 2021•7 min
A Snowy Sunday Ramble (and Update)
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/
Feb 14, 2021•8 min
Patrick Modiano: An Author Profile
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.
Feb 03, 2021•6 min
Bookscouting in a Pandemic
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.
Jan 31, 2021•12 min
Friends of Shakespeare and Company: A Sunday Ramble
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.
Jan 24, 2021•11 min
Poetry Night: A Short Story Saturday Work in Progress
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.
Jan 23, 2021•13 min
Reading the Classics: A 2021 Reading Challenge
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.
Jan 06, 2021•7 min
Some Bookish Christmas Quotes
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.
Dec 25, 2020•6 min
Throwback Thursday: Organizing Your Books
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.
Dec 10, 2020•17 min
Throwback Thursday: The Penguin Books Episode
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.
Nov 19, 2020•10 min
Finally Write that Novel During NaNoWriMo 2020
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.
Oct 28, 2020•9 min
Book Review: The Word on Fire Bible
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.
Oct 21, 2020•8 min
Hagiography and Halloween: A Sunday Ramble
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.
Oct 19, 2020•11 min
Short Story Saturday
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
Oct 17, 2020•8 min
Throwback Thursday: Bookstores are a Refuge
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.
Oct 08, 2020•10 min
Author Profile: Ray Blackston
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
Oct 07, 2020•9 min
The Shadow of the Wind: A Book Club Discussion
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
Oct 04, 2020•8 min
Short Story Saturday for Banned Books Week
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
Oct 03, 2020•10 min
The Bible and Banned Books Week
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
Oct 02, 2020•9 min
Libraries Matter: A Banned Books Week Throwback Episode
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
Oct 01, 2020•9 min
Sylvia Beach: A Banned Books Week Author Profile
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
Sep 30, 2020•8 min
Banned Books Week: Book Burning
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
Sep 29, 2020•11 min
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