https://bookstories.show en Copyright 2018-2021. Alternate Thursdays. All rights reserved. A podcast about bookstores, the books inside them, and book culture. https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/130d509a-fe8e-11e8-8d18-73ff3cd81d77/image/uploads_2F1544826559610-4hmd6hnq10c-2b940b271346c0c5a97d2222d07f203f_2Fbookstoriesnewfinalfinal.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress https://bookstories.show no episodic Alternate Thursdays A podcast about bookstores, the books inside them, and book culture. A podcast about bookstores, the books inside them, and book culture.

]]> Alternate Thursdays hello@alternatethursdays.com https://bookstories.show/ John Evans of Diesel, a bookstore in Brentwood, talks about the state of his business and shares his insights on how bookselling will look in a post-pandemic world. Fri, 08 May 2020 02:06:48 -0000 full 1 43 Alternate Thursdays John Evans of Diesel, a bookstore in Brentwood, talks about the state of his business and shares his insights on how bookselling will look in a post-pandemic world. John Evans of Diesel, a bookstore in Brentwood, talks about the state of his business and shares his insights on how bookselling will look in a post-pandemic world.

]]> 3139 no a conversation with producer, teacher, and author Richard Wolf about his new book, In Tune, available now. Tue, 04 Jun 2019 20:03:12 -0000 full 1 42 Alternate Thursdays a conversation with producer, teacher, and author Richard Wolf about his new book, In Tune, available now. a conversation with producer, teacher, and author Richard Wolf about his new book, In Tune, available now.

]]> 2213 yes Shawn Levy, in conversation, about his new book The Castle on Sunset. Sat, 18 May 2019 19:59:26 -0000 full 1 41 Alternate Thursdays Shawn Levy, in conversation, about his new book The Castle on Sunset. Shawn Levy, in conversation, about his new book The Castle on Sunset.

]]> 2036 yes Danny discusses his new book remembering Kurt Cobain, his time managing the band Nirvana, and more. Tue, 07 May 2019 23:40:00 -0000 Danny Goldberg, author of Serving the Servant full 1 40 Alternate Thursdays manager of Nirvana and Kurt Cobain Danny discusses his new book remembering Kurt Cobain, his time managing the band Nirvana, and more. Danny discusses his new book remembering Kurt Cobain, his time managing the band Nirvana, and more.

]]> 3141 yes A conversation with Stephanie Valdez, owner of Community Bookstore in Brooklyn. Sat, 04 May 2019 20:30:05 -0000 full 1 39 Alternate Thursdays A conversation with Stephanie Valdez, owner of Community Bookstore in Brooklyn. A conversation with Stephanie Valdez, owner of Community Bookstore in Brooklyn.

]]> 2727 no A conversation with Ben Rybeck of Brazos Bookstore in Houston, TX. Tue, 23 Apr 2019 17:26:04 -0000 full 1 38 Alternate Thursdays A conversation with Ben Rybeck of Brazos Bookstore in Houston, TX. A conversation with Ben Rybeck of Brazos Bookstore in Houston, TX.

]]> 2413 Geoff discusses his prior work and current thoughts on tennis, jazz, film, tv, literature, bookstores and more. Wed, 27 Mar 2019 00:31:29 -0000 Geoff Dyer full 1 37 Alternate Thursdays on his new book 'Broadsword Calling Danny Boy' and more Geoff discusses his prior work and current thoughts on tennis, jazz, film, tv, literature, bookstores and more. Geoff discusses his prior work and current thoughts on tennis, jazz, film, tv, literature, bookstores and more.

]]> 2202 yes Susan Jaques in conversation about her new book, The Caesar of Paris. Topics discussed include: tackling the subject matter of Napoleon Bonaparte, the history of art appropriation, the history of The Louvre, Napoleon's looting of Egypt, his relationship with the Catholic Church, the history of the Arc de Triomphe, Napoleon's downfall, and why we still talk about and study him today. Thu, 21 Mar 2019 17:25:09 -0000 full 1 36 Alternate Thursdays Susan Jaques in conversation about her new book, The Caesar of Paris. Topics discussed include: tackling the subject matter of Napoleon Bonaparte, the history of art appropriation, the history of The Louvre, Napoleon's looting of Egypt, his relationship with the Catholic Church, the history of the Arc de Triomphe, Napoleon's downfall, and why we still talk about and study him today. Susan Jaques in conversation about her new book, The Caesar of Paris. Topics discussed include: tackling the subject matter of Napoleon Bonaparte, the history of art appropriation, the history of The Louvre, Napoleon's looting of Egypt, his relationship with the Catholic Church, the history of the Arc de Triomphe, Napoleon's downfall, and why we still talk about and study him today.

]]> 1871 no Madhuri and Vik discuss the inspiration behind her first novel, writing in the first person, the Kashmir region of India, favorite bookstores, and much more. Wed, 27 Feb 2019 01:58:42 -0000 E35: Madhuri Vijay, author of The Far Field full 1 35 Alternate Thursdays A conversation with author, Madhuri Vijay, about her debut novel, The Far Field. Madhuri and Vik discuss the inspiration behind her first novel, writing in the first person, the Kashmir region of India, favorite bookstores, and much more. Madhuri and Vik discuss the inspiration behind her first novel, writing in the first person, the Kashmir region of India, favorite bookstores, and much more.

]]> 1667 no Karen Bender discusses intent and process on several short stories in her new collection and caps the conversation with a run down of favorite works, bookstores and what she's currently reading. Tue, 12 Feb 2019 23:09:17 -0000 Karen Bender, author of The New Order full 1 34 Alternate Thursdays A conversation with author and professor, Karen Bender, about her new book, The New Order. Karen Bender discusses intent and process on several short stories in her new collection and caps the conversation with a run down of favorite works, bookstores and what she's currently reading. Karen Bender discusses intent and process on several short stories in her new collection and caps the conversation with a run down of favorite works, bookstores and what she's currently reading.

]]> 1707 no Kembrew McLeod discusses his new book, The Downtown Pop Underground Fri, 08 Feb 2019 23:56:00 -0000 Kembrew McLeod, author of The Downtown Pop Underground full 1 33 Alternate Thursdays Kembrew McLeod discusses his new book, The Downtown Pop Underground Kembrew McLeod discusses his new book, The Downtown Pop Underground Kembrew McLeod discusses his new book, The Downtown Pop Underground

]]> 1899 no Thomas Kohnstamm, author of Lake City, discusses why he wrote about the two sides of Seattle, Lake City the place, the business of producing a book, the writing process, favorite places to write, and much more. Thu, 31 Jan 2019 19:41:00 -0000 Thomas Kohnstamm, author of Lake City full 1 32 Alternate Thursdays Thomas Kohnstamm discusses his debut novel, Lake City. Thomas Kohnstamm, author of Lake City, discusses why he wrote about the two sides of Seattle, Lake City the place, the business of producing a book, the writing process, favorite places to write, and much more. Thomas Kohnstamm, author of Lake City, discusses why he wrote about the two sides of Seattle, Lake City the place, the business of producing a book, the writing process, favorite places to write, and much more.

]]> 2919 yes Fri, 25 Jan 2019 03:06:09 -0000 Longfellow Books / Ari Gersen full 1 31 Alternate Thursdays A conversation with Ari Gersen, owner of Longfellow Books in Portland, ME

]]> 3000 yes Christie talks about the store she owns and operates in beautiful Mendocino, CA. Topics discussed include: taking over a legacy store, event planning for stores outside big cities, Joan Didion, the origin story behind their great coffee mugs, the state of technology in the retail book space, and more. Fri, 18 Jan 2019 20:32:20 -0000 Gallery Bookshop / Christie Olson Day full 1 30 Alternate Thursdays A conversation with Christie Olson Day, owner of Gallery Bookshop in Mendocino, CA Christie talks about the store she owns and operates in beautiful Mendocino, CA. Topics discussed include: taking over a legacy store, event planning for stores outside big cities, Joan Didion, the origin story behind their great coffee mugs, the state of technology in the retail book space, and more. Christie talks about the store she owns and operates in beautiful Mendocino, CA. Topics discussed include: taking over a legacy store, event planning for stores outside big cities, Joan Didion, the origin story behind their great coffee mugs, the state of technology in the retail book space, and more.

]]> 3338 no David Kipen discusses his new book, Dear Los Angeles: the City in Diaries and Letters, 1542 to 2018 Sun, 13 Jan 2019 01:55:09 -0000 David Kipen, editor of the book 'Dear Los Angeles' full 1 29 Alternate Thursdays David Kipen discusses his new book, Dear Los Angeles: the City in Diaries and Letters, 1542 to 2018 David Kipen discusses his new book, Dear Los Angeles: the City in Diaries and Letters, 1542 to 2018 David Kipen discusses his new book, Dear Los Angeles: the City in Diaries and Letters, 1542 to 2018

]]> 1789 no A conversation with Teena Apeles and Andrea Richards, the creative team behind the book 'Dear Seller' Thu, 27 Dec 2018 06:19:02 -0000 full 1 28 Alternate Thursdays A conversation with Teena Apeles and Andrea Richards, the creative team behind the book 'Dear Seller' A conversation with Teena Apeles and Andrea Richards, the creative team behind the book 'Dear Seller'

]]> 2265 no A conversation with Janet Geddis, owner of Avid Bookshop in Athens, GA. Tue, 18 Dec 2018 05:46:52 -0000 full 1 27 Alternate Thursdays A conversation with Janet Geddis, owner of Avid Bookshop in Athens, GA. A conversation with Janet Geddis, owner of Avid Bookshop in Athens, GA.

]]> 4491 no A conversation with New York Times Bestselling author Bill Knoedelseder about his new book called Fins about the rise of General Motors and the glory days of Detroit.  Thu, 06 Dec 2018 08:36:00 -0000 full 1 26 Alternate Thursdays A conversation with New York Times Bestselling author Bill Knoedelseder about his new book called Fins about the rise of General Motors and the glory days of Detroit.  A conversation with New York Times Bestselling author Bill Knoedelseder about his new book called Fins about the rise of General Motors and the glory days of Detroit. 

]]> 1698 no A conversation with Ally Kirkpatrick, owner of the newly launched Old Town Books in Alexandria, VA.  Tue, 04 Dec 2018 06:09:00 -0000 E25: Old Town Books / Ally Kirkpatrick full 1 25 Alternate Thursdays A conversation with Ally Kirkpatrick, owner of the newly launched Old Town Books in Alexandria, VA. A conversation with Ally Kirkpatrick, owner of the newly launched Old Town Books in Alexandria, VA.  A conversation with Ally Kirkpatrick, owner of the newly launched Old Town Books in Alexandria, VA. 

]]> 2072 no A conversation with Jonah Zimiles, owner of Words Bookstore in Maplewood, NJ.  Thu, 29 Nov 2018 04:47:00 -0000 E24: Words (Maplewood, NJ) / Jonah Zimiles full 1 24 Alternate Thursdays A conversation with Jonah Zimiles, owner of Words Bookstore in Maplewood, NJ. A conversation with Jonah Zimiles, owner of Words Bookstore in Maplewood, NJ.  A conversation with Jonah Zimiles, owner of Words Bookstore in Maplewood, NJ. 

]]> 2365 no A conversation with Rafe Bartholomew about his new book, Basketball: A Love Story. Topics discussed include: Bill Simmons (3:15), Super Teams (6:52), The ABA's legacy (11:33), The ABA's origin story (13:37), Becky Hammon (21:52), Michael Jordan (37:33), Allen Iverson (46:34), the greatest player who never won a ring (51:58), and much more. Please subscribe on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to shows. Visit https://bookstories.show for all past episodes. Thanks for listening.  Tue, 20 Nov 2018 08:54:00 -0000 E23: A conversation with Rafe Bartholomew, author of Basketball: A Love Story full 1 23 Alternate Thursdays A conversation with Rafe Bartholomew about his new book, Basketball: A Love Story. Topics discussed include: Bill Simmons (3:15), Super Teams (6:52), The ABA's legacy (11:33), The ABA's origin story (13:37), Becky Hammon (21:52), Michael Jordan... A conversation with Rafe Bartholomew about his new book, Basketball: A Love Story. Topics discussed include: Bill Simmons (3:15), Super Teams (6:52), The ABA's legacy (11:33), The ABA's origin story (13:37), Becky Hammon (21:52), Michael Jordan (37:33), Allen Iverson (46:34), the greatest player who never won a ring (51:58), and much more. Please subscribe on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to shows. Visit https://bookstories.show for all past episodes. Thanks for listening.  A conversation with Rafe Bartholomew about his new book, Basketball: A Love Story. Topics discussed include: Bill Simmons (3:15), Super Teams (6:52), The ABA's legacy (11:33), The ABA's origin story (13:37), Becky Hammon (21:52), Michael Jordan (37:33), Allen Iverson (46:34), the greatest player who never won a ring (51:58), and much more. Please subscribe on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to shows. Visit https://bookstories.show for all past episodes. Thanks for listening. 

]]> 3859 no A conversation with Ryan Raffaelli about his research on the independent bookstore industry. We discuss why he made bookstores a primary focus of his work, his research methodology, why bookstores are an anomaly in retail, what he thinks of Amazon's retail footprints, the "buy local" movement, bookstore curation, and improvements bookstores can make for the future. Please subscribe on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to shows. Visit https://bookstories.show for all past episodes. Thanks for listening.  Fri, 09 Nov 2018 03:55:00 -0000 E22: A conversation with Ryan Raffaelli of Harvard Business School full 1 22 Alternate Thursdays A conversation with Ryan Raffaelli about his research on the independent bookstore industry. We discuss why he made bookstores a primary focus of his work, his research methodology, why bookstores are an anomaly in retail, what he thinks of Amazon's... A conversation with Ryan Raffaelli about his research on the independent bookstore industry. We discuss why he made bookstores a primary focus of his work, his research methodology, why bookstores are an anomaly in retail, what he thinks of Amazon's retail footprints, the "buy local" movement, bookstore curation, and improvements bookstores can make for the future. Please subscribe on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to shows. Visit https://bookstories.show for all past episodes. Thanks for listening.  A conversation with Ryan Raffaelli about his research on the independent bookstore industry. We discuss why he made bookstores a primary focus of his work, his research methodology, why bookstores are an anomaly in retail, what he thinks of Amazon's retail footprints, the "buy local" movement, bookstore curation, and improvements bookstores can make for the future. Please subscribe on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to shows. Visit https://bookstories.show for all past episodes. Thanks for listening. 

]]> 1729 no A conversation with Nicole Sullivan, owner of BookBar, a wine bar and bookstore in Denver, CO.  Fri, 02 Nov 2018 04:47:00 -0000 E21: BookBar / Nicole Sullivan full 1 21 Alternate Thursdays A conversation with Nicole Sullivan, owner of BookBar, a wine bar and bookstore in Denver, CO. A conversation with Nicole Sullivan, owner of BookBar, a wine bar and bookstore in Denver, CO.  A conversation with Nicole Sullivan, owner of BookBar, a wine bar and bookstore in Denver, CO. 

]]> 2504 no A conversation with Susanne Konig of POWERHOUSE Arena in Brooklyn.   Tue, 23 Oct 2018 03:57:00 -0000 E20: POWERHOUSE Arena / Susanne Konig full 1 20 Alternate Thursdays A conversation with Susanne Konig of POWERHOUSE Arena in Brooklyn.  A conversation with Susanne Konig of POWERHOUSE Arena in Brooklyn.   A conversation with Susanne Konig of POWERHOUSE Arena in Brooklyn.  

]]> 1857 no A conversation with Bob Lingle of Off the Beaten Path Books in Upstate New York.  Fri, 19 Oct 2018 06:07:00 -0000 E19: Off the Beaten Path Books / Bob Lingle full 1 19 Alternate Thursdays A conversation with Bob Lingle of Off the Beaten Path Books in Upstate New York. A conversation with Bob Lingle of Off the Beaten Path Books in Upstate New York.  A conversation with Bob Lingle of Off the Beaten Path Books in Upstate New York. 

]]> 1867 no A conversation with Amy Stephenson of The Booksmith in San Francisco's Haight Ashbury neighborhood.  Fri, 12 Oct 2018 05:12:00 -0000 E18: The Booksmith / Amy Stephenson full 1 18 Alternate Thursdays A conversation with Amy Stephenson of The Booksmith in San Francisco's Haight Ashbury neighborhood. A conversation with Amy Stephenson of The Booksmith in San Francisco's Haight Ashbury neighborhood.  A conversation with Amy Stephenson of The Booksmith in San Francisco's Haight Ashbury neighborhood. 

]]> 1512 no A conversation with Josh Spencer of The Last Bookstore in Downtown Los Angeles.  Wed, 05 Sep 2018 05:05:00 -0000 E17: The Last Bookstore / Josh Spencer full 1 17 Alternate Thursdays A conversation with Josh Spencer of The Last Bookstore in Downtown Los Angeles. A conversation with Josh Spencer of The Last Bookstore in Downtown Los Angeles.  A conversation with Josh Spencer of The Last Bookstore in Downtown Los Angeles. 

]]> 3286 no A conversation with John Evans of Diesel, a bookstore in Brentwood, CA.  Wed, 22 Aug 2018 07:04:00 -0000 E16: Diesel / John Evans full Alternate Thursdays A conversation with John Evans of Diesel, a bookstore in Brentwood, CA. A conversation with John Evans of Diesel, a bookstore in Brentwood, CA.  A conversation with John Evans of Diesel, a bookstore in Brentwood, CA. 

]]> 4205 no A conversation with LA's mobile bookstore duo, Alexa Harkins and Emory Trembly, about building a concept from scratch, launching a successful Kickstarter campaign, pivoting, and books!  Thu, 16 Aug 2018 19:27:00 -0000 E15: Twenty Stories / Alexa Trembly & Emory Harkins full 1 15 Alternate Thursdays A conversation with LA's mobile bookstore duo, Alexa Harkins and Emory Trembly, about building a concept from scratch, launching a successful Kickstarter campaign, pivoting, and books! A conversation with LA's mobile bookstore duo, Alexa Harkins and Emory Trembly, about building a concept from scratch, launching a successful Kickstarter campaign, pivoting, and books!  A conversation with LA's mobile bookstore duo, Alexa Harkins and Emory Trembly, about building a concept from scratch, launching a successful Kickstarter campaign, pivoting, and books! 

]]> 2650 no A conversation with Chiara Arroyo & Celene Navarette, co-owners of LA librería in Los Angeles. LA librería specializes in imported children's books from Spanish speaking nations around the world.  Wed, 01 Aug 2018 03:35:00 -0000 E14: LA librería / Chiara Arroyo and Celene Navarette full 1 14 Alternate Thursdays A conversation with Chiara Arroyo & Celene Navarette, co-owners of LA librería in Los Angeles. LA librería specializes in imported children's books from Spanish speaking nations around the world. A conversation with Chiara Arroyo & Celene Navarette, co-owners of LA librería in Los Angeles. LA librería specializes in imported children's books from Spanish speaking nations around the world.  A conversation with Chiara Arroyo & Celene Navarette, co-owners of LA librería in Los Angeles. LA librería specializes in imported children's books from Spanish speaking nations around the world. 

]]> 3890 no A delightful in-studio conversation with Allison Hill, CEO and President of Vroman's Bookstore in Pasadena and Book Soup in West Hollywood.  Thu, 12 Jul 2018 05:21:00 -0000 E13: Vroman's Bookstore / Allison Hill full 1 13 Alternate Thursdays A delightful in-studio conversation with Allison Hill, CEO and President of Vroman's Bookstore in Pasadena and Book Soup in West Hollywood. A delightful in-studio conversation with Allison Hill, CEO and President of Vroman's Bookstore in Pasadena and Book Soup in West Hollywood.  A delightful in-studio conversation with Allison Hill, CEO and President of Vroman's Bookstore in Pasadena and Book Soup in West Hollywood. 

]]> 4439 no A conversation with management consultant turned bookstore entrepreneur, Esther Dairiam. She owns Read it and Eat, a culinary bookstore and event space in Chicago.  Mon, 09 Jul 2018 21:59:00 -0000 E12: Read it and Eat / Esther Dairiam full 1 12 Alternate Thursdays A conversation with management consultant turned bookstore entrepreneur, Esther Dairiam. She owns Read it and Eat, a culinary bookstore and event space in Chicago. A conversation with management consultant turned bookstore entrepreneur, Esther Dairiam. She owns Read it and Eat, a culinary bookstore and event space in Chicago.  A conversation with management consultant turned bookstore entrepreneur, Esther Dairiam. She owns Read it and Eat, a culinary bookstore and event space in Chicago. 

]]> 2611 no A wide-ranging conversation with Darryl Holter, co-owner of Chevalier's Books in the Larchmont neighborhood of Los Angeles.   Thu, 28 Jun 2018 01:46:00 -0000 E11: Chevalier's Books / Darryl Holter full 1 11 Alternate Thursdays A wide-ranging conversation with Darryl Holter, co-owner of Chevalier's Books in the Larchmont neighborhood of Los Angeles.  A wide-ranging conversation with Darryl Holter, co-owner of Chevalier's Books in the Larchmont neighborhood of Los Angeles.   A wide-ranging conversation with Darryl Holter, co-owner of Chevalier's Books in the Larchmont neighborhood of Los Angeles.  

]]> 2513 no A conversation with Danielle Hulton, owner of Ada's Technical Books in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Seattle.   Mon, 18 Jun 2018 18:44:00 -0000 E10: Ada's Technical Books / Danielle Hulton full 1 10 Alternate Thursdays A conversation with Danielle Hulton, owner of Ada's Technical Books in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Seattle.  A conversation with Danielle Hulton, owner of Ada's Technical Books in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Seattle.   A conversation with Danielle Hulton, owner of Ada's Technical Books in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Seattle.  

]]> 2629 no A conversation with Alex Maslansky, general manager and partner of Stories Books & Cafe in Echo Park, Los Angeles.   Tue, 12 Jun 2018 20:25:00 -0000 E9: Stories (Echo Park) / Alex Maslansky full 1 9 Alternate Thursdays A conversation with Alex Maslansky, general manager and partner of Stories Books & Cafe in Echo Park, Los Angeles.  A conversation with Alex Maslansky, general manager and partner of Stories Books & Cafe in Echo Park, Los Angeles.   A conversation with Alex Maslansky, general manager and partner of Stories Books & Cafe in Echo Park, Los Angeles.  

]]> 1980 yes A lively conversation with Bea & Leah Koch, co-owners of The Ripped Bodice in Culver City, CA. We discuss their successful Kickstarter campaign, the Romance industry and genre, their thoughts on diversity, publishing, Fabio and much more.  Tue, 29 May 2018 03:19:00 -0000 E8: The Ripped Bodice / Bea & Leah Koch full 1 8 Alternate Thursdays A lively conversation with Bea & Leah Koch, co-owners of The Ripped Bodice in Culver City, CA. We discuss their successful Kickstarter campaign, the Romance industry and genre, their thoughts on diversity, publishing, Fabio and much more. A lively conversation with Bea & Leah Koch, co-owners of The Ripped Bodice in Culver City, CA. We discuss their successful Kickstarter campaign, the Romance industry and genre, their thoughts on diversity, publishing, Fabio and much more.  A lively conversation with Bea & Leah Koch, co-owners of The Ripped Bodice in Culver City, CA. We discuss their successful Kickstarter campaign, the Romance industry and genre, their thoughts on diversity, publishing, Fabio and much more. 

]]> 3314 yes A conversation with Karen Hayes, co-owner of Parnassus Books in Nashville. We talk about how she met and eventually partnered with acclaimed author Ann Patchett, her publishing background, the challenges and joys of opening a brand new bookstore, and what it takes to build a sustainable local business today. Special cameo: the famous Parnassus dogs.  Fri, 11 May 2018 22:06:00 -0000 E7: Parnassus Books / Karen Hayes full 1 7 Alternate Thursdays A conversation with Karen Hayes, co-owner of Parnassus Books in Nashville. We talk about how she met and eventually partnered with acclaimed author Ann Patchett, her publishing background, the challenges and joys of opening a brand new bookstore, and... A conversation with Karen Hayes, co-owner of Parnassus Books in Nashville. We talk about how she met and eventually partnered with acclaimed author Ann Patchett, her publishing background, the challenges and joys of opening a brand new bookstore, and what it takes to build a sustainable local business today. Special cameo: the famous Parnassus dogs.  A conversation with Karen Hayes, co-owner of Parnassus Books in Nashville. We talk about how she met and eventually partnered with acclaimed author Ann Patchett, her publishing background, the challenges and joys of opening a brand new bookstore, and what it takes to build a sustainable local business today. Special cameo: the famous Parnassus dogs. 

]]> 1834 no A conversation with Pete Mulvilhill, co-owner of Green Apple Books in San Francisco, about Robin Williams, Oliver Sacks, bookstore longevity, bookstore expansion, San Francisco's changing demographics, and deeply philosophical insights about text messaging.  Thu, 03 May 2018 03:52:00 -0000 E6: Green Apple Books / Pete Mulvilhill full 1 6 Alternate Thursdays A conversation with Pete Mulvilhill, co-owner of Green Apple Books in San Francisco, about Robin Williams, Oliver Sacks, bookstore longevity, bookstore expansion, San Francisco's changing demographics, and deeply philosophical insights about text... A conversation with Pete Mulvilhill, co-owner of Green Apple Books in San Francisco, about Robin Williams, Oliver Sacks, bookstore longevity, bookstore expansion, San Francisco's changing demographics, and deeply philosophical insights about text messaging.  A conversation with Pete Mulvilhill, co-owner of Green Apple Books in San Francisco, about Robin Williams, Oliver Sacks, bookstore longevity, bookstore expansion, San Francisco's changing demographics, and deeply philosophical insights about text messaging. 

]]> 1742 no A conversation with Steve Bercu, owner of BookPeople in Austin, about SXSW, turning a fledgling store into one of the country's foremost book destinations, successfully stopping a chain store from opening next door, and having Amazon become his new landlord.  Fri, 27 Apr 2018 15:58:00 -0000 E5: BookPeople / Steve Bercu full 1 5 Alternate Thursdays A conversation with Steve Bercu, owner of BookPeople in Austin, about SXSW, turning a fledgling store into one of the country's foremost book destinations, successfully stopping a chain store from opening next door, and having Amazon become his new... A conversation with Steve Bercu, owner of BookPeople in Austin, about SXSW, turning a fledgling store into one of the country's foremost book destinations, successfully stopping a chain store from opening next door, and having Amazon become his new landlord.  A conversation with Steve Bercu, owner of BookPeople in Austin, about SXSW, turning a fledgling store into one of the country's foremost book destinations, successfully stopping a chain store from opening next door, and having Amazon become his new landlord. 

]]> 3055 no A conversation about books, cooking, Vancouver, Gordon Ramsay, and world travels with Barbara-jo McIntosh, owner of Barbara-jo's Books to Cooks in Vancouver.  Thu, 26 Apr 2018 18:48:00 -0000 E4: Barbara-jo's Books to Cooks / Barbara-jo McIntosh full 1 4 Alternate Thursdays A conversation about books, cooking, Vancouver, Gordon Ramsay, and world travels with Barbara-jo McIntosh, owner of Barbara-jo's Books to Cooks in Vancouver. A conversation about books, cooking, Vancouver, Gordon Ramsay, and world travels with Barbara-jo McIntosh, owner of Barbara-jo's Books to Cooks in Vancouver.  A conversation about books, cooking, Vancouver, Gordon Ramsay, and world travels with Barbara-jo McIntosh, owner of Barbara-jo's Books to Cooks in Vancouver. 

]]> 2922 no A conversation about books, Miami, flotillas, basketball, and Joan Didion with Mitchell Kaplan, owner of Books & Books in Miami.  Fri, 20 Apr 2018 19:15:00 -0000 E3: Books & Books / Mitchell Kaplan full 1 3 Alternate Thursdays A conversation about books, Miami, flotillas, basketball, and Joan Didion with Mitchell Kaplan, owner of Books & Books in Miami. A conversation about books, Miami, flotillas, basketball, and Joan Didion with Mitchell Kaplan, owner of Books & Books in Miami.  A conversation about books, Miami, flotillas, basketball, and Joan Didion with Mitchell Kaplan, owner of Books & Books in Miami. 

]]> 3493 no A conversation with author Len Vlahos, owner of Tattered Cover in Denver.  Tue, 17 Apr 2018 17:04:00 -0000 E2: Tattered Cover / Len Vlahos full 1 2 Alternate Thursdays A conversation with author Len Vlahos, owner of Tattered Cover in Denver. A conversation with author Len Vlahos, owner of Tattered Cover in Denver.  A conversation with author Len Vlahos, owner of Tattered Cover in Denver. 

]]> 2408 no A conversation with Book Soup's GM, Nadine Vassallo, about book culture in Los Angeles, the industry at large, and what it's like running the culturally significant and influential bookstore on the Sunset Strip in Los Angeles.  Tue, 10 Apr 2018 15:48:00 -0000 E1: Book Soup / Nadine Vassallo full 1 1 Alternate Thursdays A conversation with Book Soup's GM, Nadine Vassallo, about book culture in Los Angeles, the industry at large, and what it's like running the culturally significant and influential bookstore on the Sunset Strip in Los Angeles. A conversation with Book Soup's GM, Nadine Vassallo, about book culture in Los Angeles, the industry at large, and what it's like running the culturally significant and influential bookstore on the Sunset Strip in Los Angeles.  A conversation with Book Soup's GM, Nadine Vassallo, about book culture in Los Angeles, the industry at large, and what it's like running the culturally significant and influential bookstore on the Sunset Strip in Los Angeles. 

]]> 2148 no Alternate Thursdays presents Bookstories, a podcast about the business and culture of bookselling in the 21st century. It features conversations with booksellers, publishers, writers and patrons. The first season of guests include: Parnassus Books, Tattered Cover Books, Book People, Books & Books, The Last Bookstore, Vroman's, Powerhouse, and Politics & Prose.  Mon, 19 Mar 2018 06:01:00 -0000 Introducing 'Bookstories' trailer 1 Alternate Thursdays Alternate Thursdays presents Bookstories, a podcast about the business and culture of bookselling in the 21st century. It features conversations with booksellers, publishers, writers and patrons. The first season of guests include: Parnassus Books,... Alternate Thursdays presents Bookstories, a podcast about the business and culture of bookselling in the 21st century. It features conversations with booksellers, publishers, writers and patrons. The first season of guests include: Parnassus Books, Tattered Cover Books, Book People, Books & Books, The Last Bookstore, Vroman's, Powerhouse, and Politics & Prose.  Alternate Thursdays presents Bookstories, a podcast about the business and culture of bookselling in the 21st century. It features conversations with booksellers, publishers, writers and patrons. The first season of guests include: Parnassus Books, Tattered Cover Books, Book People, Books & Books, The Last Bookstore, Vroman's, Powerhouse, and Politics & Prose. 

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