The Myth of Writer's Block
In today's episode we explode the myth of writer's block. You're not blocked, dear listener. Come hear why.
Mar 30, 2020•21 min
Bookish
Bookish
Talking, raving, and ranting about all things books, from Harry Potter to Hemingway to Harry Dresden, from Bulgakov to the Bible, from our favorite bookstores to least-favorite film adaptations.
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Episodes
Short Story Saturday: Camden and the World Cup
It's time again for Short Story Saturday, and today's short story has something for you sports fans going through withdrawals after the suspension of all sporting events due to COVID-19. Stay safe, stay healthy, and let's get Bookish.
Mar 28, 2020•18 min
Independent Bookstores Matter
It may not seem obvious in the midst of a global health crisis, but our independent bookstores matter, maybe more now than ever. And ensuring they survive the current crisis is as important as the survival of any of our local small businesses. In today's episode we look at why. Let's get Bookish.
Mar 27, 2020•22 min
Our 100th Episode!
Today marks a milestone for this podcast: this is our 100th episode. Only 2% of the 800,000 podcasts out there ever reach episode 100, so it's pretty exciting. Thanks for coming along on the journey. Let's get Bookish.
Mar 25, 2020•7 min
The Sunday Ramble Returns
After a long hiatus, the Sunday Ramble is back. Join us for some random literary topics and a book recommendation at the end. Let's get Bookish.
Mar 22, 2020•6 min
Short Story Saturday Returns
With so many of us staying inside during this difficult and uncertain time, I will be putting out more content in the hope of taking your minds off things, if only for a little while. To that end, Short Story Saturday is making a return, at least temporarily. Our first story is "The Midway." Let's get Bookish.
Mar 21, 2020•14 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 19, 2020•8 min
How to Help Indie Bookstores During the Coronavirus Crisis
It's a scary and uncertain time for all of us as the Coronavirus pandemic unfolds. It's especially difficult for independent bookstores, which face razor-thin margins in the best of times. In this brief episode I share some thoughts on how you can help them weather the storm.
Mar 16, 2020•5 min
When the Reader is Ready...
Have you ever had a book you just literally could not put down? In today's episode we look at this rare phenomenon. Let's get Bookish.
Mar 09, 2020•8 min
Throwback Thursday: Why Writers Write
It's time again for our monthly Throwback Thursday episode, and today we take a look at an interesting question: why writers write. You may know some of the reasons, and some may surprise you. I'll also give you a few of the reasons that I write. Let's get Bookish.
Mar 05, 2020•15 min
A Reading List for Lent
Today is Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent, which makes it the perfect time for some book recommendations (10 of them) specifically for this particular season. Let's get Bookish.
Feb 26, 2020•8 min
Our First Anniversary Episode
Hard as it is to believe, it was one year ago today that the first episode of the Bookish podcast went live. To celebrate our first birthday, we'll be taking a look back, as well as a look forward. Let's get Bookish.
Feb 20, 2020•9 min
Throwback Thursday: Why I Love Used Bookstores
Throwback Thursday is now a monthly segment, and today's dive into the archives looks at a topic near and dear to my heart: used bookstores. In a word, they're awesome. I love them, and you should too. Let's get Bookish.
Feb 13, 2020•15 min
The Bookscout Episode
In today's episode we look at a largely unknown member of the book world, the bookscout, and why you need to become one. Let's get Bookish.
Feb 08, 2020•13 min
The Helene Hanff Reading List
In place of the usual Sunday Ramble, today's episode is an encouragement to read the books that Helene Hanff read in the classic "84, Charing Cross Road." Let's get Bookish.
Feb 02, 2020•8 min
My Top Five Fictional Booksellers
Today's epsiode is a quick look at what I consider the Top Five fictional booksellers ever. Thanks to my friend Brian (and Lithub.com) for the inspiration. Let's get Bookish.
Jan 30, 2020•7 min
Five Cool Facts About Ernest Hemingway
If you have listened to this podcast for any length of time, you know I love Ernest Hemingway. So to start 2020 off right, here are five cool facts about the amazing Hemingway. Let's get Bookish.
Jan 27, 2020•8 min
Throwback Thursday: The Bibliomystery
Who doesn't love a good mystery? And who doesn't love a book about books? In today's Throwback Thursday episode we look at the marriage of the two: the Bibliomystery.
Jan 16, 2020•11 min
Book Collecting 101
In today's episode we'll be talking about building a personal library the fun way: by becoming a book collector. And don't let the term "collecting" scare you off. Book collecting is something anyone can do.
Jan 10, 2020•22 min
Some 2020 Reading Challenges
It's a new year, which makes it the perfect time to add some reading challenges to your resolutions. Here are a few suggestions.
Jan 06, 2020•8 min
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, 2019•6 min
Throwback Thursday: The Most Bookish City in the World
In today's Throwback Thursday episode, we're talking about the most bookish city in the world. I could tell you what it is here, but then that would spoil the surprise.
Dec 19, 2019•10 min
Throwback Thursday: The Indie Bookstore Episode
Independent bookstores matter, and for more reasons then you might think. In today's Throwback Thursday episode, we'll look at two main aspects that make Indie bookstores indispensable and why you should support them every chance you get, and especially this coming Small Business Saturday.
Nov 28, 2019•24 min
Everyday Saints: A Crossover Episode That's Still Bookish
Today's episode is an admittedly shameless plug for another podcast I do that also has a bookish aspect. It's called Everyday Saints, and can be heard at anchor.fm/everydaysaints. We'll be back to literary adventures in our next episode, but I hope you'll give this one a listen and also check out the Everyday Saints podcast as well.
Nov 24, 2019•9 min
Books You Don't Have to Read: A Rant About a Stupid Article
Today's episode is, I admit at the outset, a free-flowing rant. It's a rant against one of the most ridiculous articles I've read about books and reading in a very long time...maybe ever. You'll see why. Let's get Bookish.
Nov 14, 2019•14 min
Throwback Thursday: The Bible is Literature
Today's Throwback Thursday episode reminds us that one of the greatest works of literature is the Bible. It also fits well with our next episode. Let's get Bookish.
Nov 14, 2019•8 min
The NaNoWriMo Episode
In today's Sunday Ramble, we look at a literary event that happens every November: National Novel Writing Month, better known as NaNoWriMo. Let's get Bookish.
Nov 04, 2019•8 min
Throwback Thursday: The Literary Brat Pack
In today's installment of Throwback Thursday, we travel back to the glorious 1980s to re-discover (or maybe discover for the first time) a group of authors that you really should be reading. And as you you'll learn in the episode, I hate the term Literary Brat Pack, but it's what they were called. Let's get Bookish.
Oct 17, 2019•24 min
Sunday Ramble: Hagiography and Halloween
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 14, 2019•11 min
Short Story Saturday: A Ghost Story
Short Story Saturday returns after a brief hiatus, and in honor of the spookiest month of the year, we have a ghost story for you. Let's get Bookish.
Oct 12, 2019•10 min
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