Bookish

In today's episode we explode the myth of writer's block. You're not blocked, dear listener. Come hear why. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bookish/support

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. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bookish/support

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. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bookish/support

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. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bookish/support

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. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bookish/support

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. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/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://anchor.fm/bookish/support

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. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bookish/support

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. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bookish/support

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. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bookish/support

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. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bookish/support

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. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bookish/support

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. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bookish/support

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. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bookish/support

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. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bookish/support

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. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bookish/support

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. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bookish/support

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. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bookish/support

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. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bookish/support

It's a new year, which makes it the perfect time to add some reading challenges to your resolutions. Here are a few suggestions. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bookish/support