Bästa Bookshop podcaster (2024)

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Will Burns & Ella Frears 54:51

1d ago54:51

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Poets Ella Frears and Will Burns were at the shop to read from and talk about their new collections. Ella’s Goodlord, from Rough Trade Books, takes the form of a long, lyrical email to an estate agent, interrogating our obsession with ‘property’ with Frears’ characteristic humour and sharpness, while Will’s Natural Burial Ground (Corsair) is the se…

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Madeline Martin's Journey from Corporate Life to Author 25:38

3d ago25:38

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Send us a text Madeline Martin, bestselling author of historical fiction and romance, joins us for an intriguing discussion on her journey from business analyst to full-time writer. Her childhood experiences as an army brat in Germany ignited a fascination with history, leading to meticulously researched novels. Set against the backdrop of World Wa…

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Constance Debré & Alice Blackhurst: Playboy 1:09:31

8d ago1:09:31

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In her latest semi-autobiographical novel Playboy (Tuskar Rock, translated by Holly James), leading French writer Constance Debré describes how a woman, at the age of 43, abandons her apartment, her marriage and her successful legal career to lead a new life as an out lesbian and a writer. In a series of short, sharp vignettes the narrator describe…

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Exploring Nostalgia, Friendship, and Creativity with Joyce Carol Oates 43:27

10d ago43:27

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Send us a text Hi, and welcome to The Bookshop Podcast! In this episode, I chat with Joyce Carol Oates about the 2024 republication of her novel Broke Heart Blues by Akashic Books. We explore how nostalgia and adolescent pressures shape her storytelling, with John Reddy Hart at the center—a character in Broke Heart Blues who encapsulates the dual n…

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Leah Cowan & Lola Olufemi: Why Would Feminists Trust the Police? 1:04:04

15d ago1:04:04

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Throughout its history feminism has had a troubled relationship with policing, torn between seeking its protection and attacking its ingrained sexist bias. In Why Would Feminists Trust the Police? (Verso) Leah Cowan cuts a trenchant path through the debate, reminding us of the vibrant and creative alternatives envisioned by those who have long know…

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Exploring the American Book Center: Martijn Mertz on Bookstore Leadership and Amsterdam's Literary Scene 22:10

17d ago22:10

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Send us a text In this episode, I'm in conversation with Martijn Meerts, the co-director of the American Book Center in Amsterdam. Martijn's anthropology background subtly colors his approach to this role, and he shares how it adds a unique perspective to his daily work. We also uncover the enchanting history of the American Book Center, originally…

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Lauren Elkin & Octavia Bright: Scaffolding 53:50

22d ago53:50

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In her debut novel Scaffolding (Chatto) Lauren Elkin – ‘The Susan Sontag of her generation’, according to Deborah Levy – presents two couples occupying the same Paris apartment, five decades apart. Lauren Elkin’s previous works include Art Monsters, a landmark study of women artists, Flâneuse and a translation of Simone de Beauvoir’s The Inseparabl…

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James Shapiro & Sarah Churchwell: The Playbook 1:09:16

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The Federal Theatre Project, established as part of the New Deal in 1935 to provide employment opportunities for theatre professionals affected by the Great Depression, became the cornerstone of American radical drama, both on stage and on radio, throughout the late 1930s. Its staunchly political stance on labour and race relations and housing and …

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From Paralegal to Rom-Com Author: Danica Nava's Journey of Native American Representation in Literature 30:26

1M ago30:26

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Send us a text What drives a paralegal to switch gears and pen a rom-com novel? Discover the inspiring journey of Danica Nava, an enrolled citizen of the Chickasaw Nation, as she shares her transition from the corporate world to the literary scene. We delve into her academic achievements, the barriers she overcame as a first-generation college grad…

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Anne Serre & Lucie Elven: A Leopard-Skin Hat 53:54

1M ago53:54

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Anne Serre’s latest novel to appear in English, brilliantly translated from the French by Mark Hutchinson, was written in the aftermath of the death of the author’s younger sister, and recounts the tortured relationship between an unnamed narrator and his close childhood friend Fanny, a young woman suffering from profound psychological distress. Ha…

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Kate Young & Nicola Dinan: Experienced 54:46

1M ago54:46

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In her debut novel Experienced (4th Estate) writer and cook Kate Young delves into the world of queer dating following, reluctant Bette on an odyssey of sexual encounters as she tries to catch up on the decade of fun she missed out on before coming out, always intending to return after the adventure to her true love Mei. ‘A fizzing rollercoaster of…

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Unlocking Ancient Puzzles: A Journey with Danielle Trussoni on The Bookshop Podcast 27:17

2M ago27:17

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Send us a text What if unlocking the secrets of an ancient puzzle could take you on a thrilling journey across continents? Welcome back to The Bookshop Podcast, where we sit down with New York Times bestselling author Danielle Trussoni to uncover the mysteries behind her latest novel, The Puzzle Box. As the second installment in the Mike Brink seri…

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Lucy Sante & Juliet Jacques: I Heard Her Call My Name 1:02:25

2M ago1:02:25

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Born in Belgium in 1954 to conservative, Catholic parents, Lucy Sante migrated to New York in the 1960s, where she became associated with the Bohemian artistic milieu of the city. After producing several highly acclaimed works of history such as Low Life and The Other Paris and translating Félix Fénéon’s feuilletons for NYRB as Novels in Three Line…

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London Feeds Itself: Jonathan Nunn & Owen Hatherley 1:07:45

2M ago1:07:45

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Born in the pandemic lockdown of 2020, when Britain’s restaurants had closed their doors, Jonathan Nunn founded the online newsletter Vittles, which rapidly established itself as the premier platform for exploring food cultures in Britain and around the world. Out of Vittles was born London Feeds Itself, a fascinating collection of essays written a…

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Clare Beams: Magical Realism, Maternal Suffering, and Her New Novel The Garden 30:17

2M ago30:17

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Send us a text In this episode, I chat with author Clare Beams about her new novel The Garden, earning her MFA from Columbia University, her surprising stint as a high school English teacher on Cape Cod, and how these experiences have informed her writing career. Claire's work is renowned for its enchanting touch of magical realism, earning compari…

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Iain Sinclair & Xiaolu Guo: Pariah Genius 59:23

2M ago59:23

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During the Covid lockdown Iain Sinclair took delivery of two large yellow boxes containing fresh prints of photographs by the master-chronicler of Soho John Deakin who died, obscure and penniless, in a Brighton hotel room in 1972. Sinclair, another master-chronicler of London’s hidden past, uses those and other images and memories – (‘an invaluable…

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Exploring Mental Health and 80s High School Life with Author and Poet, David Ebenbach 28:40

2M ago28:40

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Send us a text In this episode, I chat with author and poet David Ebenbach about Possible Happiness, his latest teen and YA novel set in Philadelphia in the 80s. What can a high school journey in the late 80s tell us about today's struggles with mental health and sexuality? Acclaimed author and academic David Ebenbach explores this question through…

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CAConrad & Luke Roberts: Listen to the Golden Boomerang Return 1:07:45

2M ago1:07:45

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CAConrad is one of the most productive and inventive poets of their generation. Writing in the New York Times, Tracey K. Smith described how Conrad’s poetry ‘invites the reader to become an agent in a joint act of recovery, to step outside of passivity and propriety and to become susceptible to the illogical and the mysterious’ – a susceptibility f…

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T.J. Klune on Writing, Advocacy, and Somewhere Beyond The Sea 45:42

2M ago45:42

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Send us a text In this episode, I chat with one of my favorite authors, TJ Klune, about his much-awaited sequel to The House In The Cerulian Sea, titled Somewhere Beyond The Sea. TJ discusses the characters in the story, how he refills his creative cup, and how he uses his platform to speak about the rights of the LGBTQ+ community. In Somewhere Bey…

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Olivia Laing & Jon Day: The Garden Against Time 56:23

3M ago56:23

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Drawing on her own experience restoring a walled garden in Suffolk, and moving between real and imagined gardens, from Milton’s Paradise Lost to John Clare’s enclosure elegies, from a wartime sanctuary in Italy to a grotesque aristocratic pleasure ground funded by slavery, Olivia Laing’s The Garden Against Time interrogates the sometimes shocking c…

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From Cult to Community: Dr. Kate Gale's Journey in Nonprofit Publishing and Advocacy 37:59

3M ago37:59

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Send us a text In this episode, I chat with the accomplished author, editor, educator, speaker, and prominent figure in contemporary American literature, Dr. Kate Gale, Dr. Gale is the Publisher, Co-founder, and Managing Editor of Red Hen Press, one of the largest independent literary publishers in the United States. Under her stewardship, Red Hen …

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Sarah Perry & Helen Macdonald: Enlightenment 55:36

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At a Bethesda Baptist chapel two worshippers, separated in age by three decades, are drawn together by common interests, driven apart by divergent loves, before being reunited by the mysteries surrounding their small town. Francis Spufford describes Enlightenment (Jonathan Cape) as ‘a book in which everything is kindled into light by Sarah Perry’s …

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James R. Hansen: Exploring the Depths of Human Spirit and Achievement 1:00:37

3M ago1:00:37

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Send us a text Have you ever wondered what it takes to document the most pivotal moments in air, space, and exploration history? Join us for an exclusive conversation with renowned historian James R. Hansen as he shares his remarkable journey from an academic in the history of science and technology to a leading NASA historian. We'll uncover the me…

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Anne Michaels & Stephen Dillane: Held 1:02:44

3M ago1:02:44

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Held is Anne Michaels’ long-awaited new novel – following on from the 1996 classic Fugitive Pieces and 2009’s The Winter Vault – exploring, in the words of Margaret Atwood, ‘war and its damages, passed through generations over a century’. Michaels shared an extended reading from Held with actor Stephen Dillane, who played Jakob Beer in the 2007 fil…

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From Teacher to Bookshop Owner: Lizzie Moss's Journey and The Magic of Literature 27:51

3M ago27:51

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Send us a text What drives someone to leave behind the familiar comforts of a stable career and leap into the unknown waters of entrepreneurship? Join us as we uncover the inspiring journey of Lizzie Moss, the heart and soul behind Heron Books in Bristol, UK. From teaching classics and working at Waterstones, Lizzie's story is one of resilience and…

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Dean Atta & Michael Rosen: Person Unlimited 45:19

3M ago45:19

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Choirboy, drag act, grandson, mentor, poet, lover, activist, performer: Dean Atta has played many roles in his life. In his explosive, candid and courageous memoir Person Unlimited (Canongate) he describes a life lived in defiance of categories. Benjamin Zephaniah wrote of Atta’s work as being ‘As honest as truth itself. He follows no trend; he see…

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Rethinking Flood Management: Insights from Tim Palmer on Climate Change, Conservation, and Community Resilience 39:39

3M ago39:39

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Send us a text Have you ever wondered how the historical floods of the past can shape our future defenses against natural disasters? In this latest episode, I chat with Tim Palmer, an award-winning author and photographer. Tim shares his profound insights on rivers, conservation, and the urgent need to rethink our approach to flood management. Tim …

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Kristin Hersh & Jennifer Hodgson: The Future of Songwriting 59:18

4M ago59:18

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In The Future of Songwriting, lead singer with Throwing Muses, solo artist and songwriter Kristin Hersh reflects on the status and future of her chosen genre over a long, hot Christmas in Australia. In a series of conversations, encounters and philosophical dialogues Hersh delivers a fierce, funny and existential meditation on the art of the song -…

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Corey Roskin on Books, Activism, and Community Growth 33:37

4M ago33:37

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Send us a text Hi Fellow Booklovers! In this episode, I chatted with community organizer, author coordinator, and interviewer Corey Roskin about how literature can shape and uplift communities. Corey dives into his rich background in psychology and social services, detailing his work on the West Hollywood Book Fair, Lambda Lit Fest, and Pride on th…

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Contributors from the 3Rivers Comicon 15:10

4M ago15:10

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Guests at 3Rivers Comicon stop by the Arcade Bookshop booth to talk about what they love about stories and character development in video games and books, and what makes stories so important to them. Thanks to Rohan, Joseph, Alexavier, and Joe for stopping by and offering your perspectives! Send your comments and pleas for our return to arcadebooks…

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Saraid de Silva & Nina Mingya Powles: Amma 51:08

4M ago51:08

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In her debut novel Amma (Weatherglass), a multi-generational saga set in Sri Lanka, Singapore, Aotearoa New Zealand, Australia and London, Saraid de Silva explores memory, trauma and displacement. She was in conversation with Nina Mingya Powles, author of Tiny Moons and Small Bodies of Water. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat…

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Exploring the Rich Tapestry of The Coast Road With Author Alan Murrin 33:47

4M ago33:47

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Send us a text Hi there! In this week's episode, Irish author Alan Murrin tells us about his childhood as an "author," his teen life ensconced in rigorous piano practice, and mastering the art of creative writing at the University of East Anglia. Learn how his varied career in the art world and as a bookseller in London shaped his unique voice, mak…

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#25 - The Last of Us 1:06:56

4M ago1:06:56

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In Episode 25, friend of the show, author Nicolas Obregon, returns to talk about the video game, The Last of Us. For Nic, this is the game that turned video game storytelling on its head and showed us that games can do character and story not only as good as (and arguably better than) movies and television, but also as good as books. Send game and …

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