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

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

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

It's time again for Short Story Saturday. Let's get Bookish. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bookish/support

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. --- 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

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

Short Story Saturday returns, this time with a selection from my new anthology, “Adventures in Bookselling.” Let's get Bookish. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bookish/support

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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