Watchung Booksellers' community of writers and readers dive deep into what they do for the love of books. Watchung Booksellers is located in the heart of Montclair, NJ, a literary beacon filled with writers, journalists, publishers, and avid readers. Each year we host hundreds of author events and every day the most interesting and dedicated readers walk through our doors. Their insights and enthusiasm have inspired us to share our conversations with book-lovers everywhere. We invite you to ...
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Professional Booksellers. Casual Drinkers.
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A podcast about two friends who work at a bookstore and talk about books and other bookish things!
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We are Kimi and Fiona, now an ex-bookselling duo who love books so much, we decided to start this podcast. We have a passion for books as well as many other things which may occasionally appear in our podcasts.
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In this episode of the Watchung Booksellers Podcast, authors Henry Neff and Cyndie Spiegel go beyond the art of writing to discuss the art of promotion. From presales to long after the launch, book promotion is hard but necessary work in a changing publishing landscape that requires more from the author than ever before. Our Guests: Henry Neff is t…
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In this episode of the Watchung Booksellers Podcast, authors Warren Zanes and Thad Ziolkowski talk about writing and addiction. From their personal struggles in using drugs while creating art to the complexities in writing about addiction in general, their conversation is thought-provoking, sincere, and often very funny. Our Guests: Warren Zanes is…
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In this episode of the Watchung Booksellers Podcast, children's book publisher Lauri Hornik and children's buyer and bookseller Aubrey Cece discuss the much needed and growing market for mental health books for kids. Through creating and selling titles with topics ranging from anxiety, depression, LGBTQ+ issues and more, these two dedicate themselv…
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In this episode of the Watchung Booksellers Podcast, guests Garth Risk Hallberg and Jason Tanz chronicle their history of living in Montclair and the creation of a book club enlivening their shared reading experiences. Guest bios: Garth Risk Hallberg is the author of City on Fire, the novella Field Guide to the North American Family, and The Second…
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In this episode of the Watchung Booksellers Podcast, long-time friends Dionne Ford and Alice Elliott Dark join us for a soulful conversation about living a writer's life. Diving into writing practices, self-care, writers' residencies, teaching, and more, these two share a wealth of knowledge that will captivate writers and readers alike. Guest bios…
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Welcome to the Watchung Booksellers Podcast. Watchung Booksellers' community of writers and readers dive deep into what they do for the love of books. Watchung Booksellers is located in the heart of Montclair, NJ, a literary beacon filled with writers, journalists, publishers, and avid readers. Each year we host hundreds of author events and every …
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Welcome to the Watchung Booksellers Podcast! In this episode, Margot Sage-EL, former owner of Watchung Booksellers, sits down with Liz Egan of the New York Times Book Review to discuss the store's history and future. From a mail-order catalogue to the brick and mortar store she's run for 28 years, Margot and Liz recount the hurdles this indie has s…
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In which we discuss a most dangerous practice.
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In which we have another special guest!
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In which we discuss the bookseller biz with a special guest!
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In which we talk about Google, Neil Gaiman, and bookstore etiquette.
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In which we discuss kids books, award winning books, and what our personal favorite Newberry winners are.
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Book Two: chapter the first: In which we talk about our bookish firsts. Which includes but is not limited to, the first book places we visited, the first bookish friends we had, and, of course, the first book we remember falling in love with.
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In which we talk about a bookish new year, bookish resolutions, and some unique traditions. Also, what book we will read first on our TBR pile in the New Year, and what our most anticipated release is.
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In which we talk about the one and only Tolkien and why we both love him so much. Aka lots of middle earth nerdy stuff going on. We also talk about Lord of the Rings trips we have taken, and how this book has influenced our lives and friendship. Also, the movies.
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In which we talk about all things New York and one of us discovers what a meet cute actually is.
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In which we talk about getting barbequed by dragons, ( which we think is kinda cool) how awful/ amazing spiders are, and visits to our quirkiest books places. We also establish that someone should write a Jane Eyre goosebumps retelling.
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In which we talk about some of the most “Impressive” book places we have been to, and we basically establish that Neil Gaiman is taking over the world in the best way possible— which we fully support. Also, everyone should read Terry Pratchett.
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In which we agree that houses made of books are really the only houses worth building, and we tell you where we hail from because that is relevant… maybe. Also, we talk about favorite bookstores and some of our favorite books.
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In which we introduce ourselves and establish that we are, in fact, the best of bookish friends. Also, we really don’t know what we are doing, but it’s fine and you should listen anyway.
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Better late than never right?Today's episode we talk about the books we are excited for this year!Intro & Outro Music by Scott Holmes from freemusicarchive.orgFind us: Twitter @twobooksellers Instagram @ataleoftwobooksellers and email ataleoftwobooksellers@gmail.comFind Kimi: Twitter @kimiallover Instagram @coffeeeyesandblankstares and blog theperk…
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Today we are back to talk all about our faves from 2018!Intro & Outro Music by Scott Holmes from https://freemusicarchive.orgFind us: Twitter @twobooksellers Instagram @ataleoftwobooksellers and email ataleoftwobooksellers@gmail.comFind Kimi: Twitter @kimiallover Instagram @coffeeeyesandblankstares and blog theperksofbeingabookseller.co.ukFind Fion…
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Episode 13: Interview Special! Alice Oseman, Akemi Dawn Bowman, Sophie Anderson & Laura Wood
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We have had a fantastic year of author interviews! We didn't want you guys to miss out so here are the ones that we had not had chance to put into episodes this year!Find us: Twitter @twobooksellers Instagram @ataleoftwobooksellers and email ataleoftwobooksellers@gmail.comFind Kimi: Twitter @kimiallover Instagram @coffeeeyesandblankstares and blog …
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Find us: Twitter @twobooksellers Instagram @ataleoftwobooksellers and email ataleoftwobooksellers@gmail.comFind Kimi: Twitter @kimiallover Instagram @coffeeeyesandblankstares and blog theperksofbeingabookseller.co.ukFind Fiona: Twitter/Instagram @midnighttopaz Youtube youtube.com/user/frhadfield and blog findingtheplotofmylife.wordpress.comFind Fio…
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Epigraph Welcome to Episode 18, our first ever LIVE show, recorded on September 28th at King's Books in Tacoma, WA. We rapid-fire interviewed three booksellers and two authors. Surprisingly, the audio is better than episodes recorded in the comfort of our homes. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, our website, or subscribe using your podcatcher of …
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Ep 17: Holland Saltsman - The Novel Neighbor
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Epigraph Welcome to episode 17! We're interviewing the a.m.a.z.i.n.g Holland Saltsman, owner of The Novel Neighbor in Webster Groves, MO. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, our website, or subscribe using your podcatcher of choice. Support the show! All books in our show notes link to Indiebound, a website that connects you with your local indepen…
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Ep 16: Julia & Christen, Itinerant Literate
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Epigraph Y'all. It's been a minute (or, ya know, 8 months). But we're back with a brand new episode featuring Julia Turner and Christen Thompson Lain, the founders of Itinerant Literate, a mobile bookstore in Charleston, SC. Listen on iTunes, Stitcher, our website, or subscribe using your podcatcher of choice. Support the show! All books in our sho…
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Ep 15: Javier Ramirez, The Book Table
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Epigraph We are thrilled to welcome our new BFF to Drunk Booksellers: Javier Ramirez, manager of The Book Table in Oak Park, IL and co-host of industry get-together Publishing Cocktails. Listen on iTunes, Stitcher, our website, or subscribe using your podcatcher of choice. If you want to get our show notes delivered directly to your inbox—with all …
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Epigraph For the third year in a row, the Drunk Booksellers drove all over Seattle (and the surrounding regions) for Indie Bookstore Day. We asked booksellers at each of the 21(!!!) stores we visited to tell us what they're recommending in the current political climate. We also collected recommendations from past guests and #SEABookstoreDay Champio…
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Ep 14: Paul Constant, Seattle Review of Books
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Epigraph The Drunk Booksellers get stoned on this 4/20 themed episode with Paul Constant of the Seattle Review of Books. Listen on iTunes, Stitcher, our website, or subscribe using your podcatcher of choice. This episode is sponsored by Books & Whatnot, the newsletter dedicated to books, bookselling, and bookish folk; check out their newsletter arc…
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Ep 13: Bea & Leah Koch, The Ripped Bodice
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Epigraph On this episode we discuss ALL THE ROMANCE BOOKS with Bea & Leah Koch, owners of The Ripped Bodice—America’s only Romance bookstore. The Ripped Bodice is celebrating their one year anniversary this month! This episode is sponsored by Books & Whatnot, the newsletter dedicated to books, bookselling, and bookish folk; check out the newsletter…
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Epigraph On this episode we becomes best friends with Amy Stephenson, Events Director at Booksmith in San Francisco and co-creator/host of Shipwreck, a competitive literary erotic fan fiction live show. This episode is sponsored by Books & Whatnot, the newsletter dedicated to books, bookselling, and bookish folk. We were too excited about hosting B…
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Ep11: Michael Kindness and Ann Kingman, Books on the Nightstand & Penguin Random House
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Epigraph We are fucking thrilled to have Michael Kindness and Ann Kingman on Episode 11. Michael and Ann are the hosts of the late, great Books on the Nightstand podcast and sales reps for Penguin Random House. This episode is sponsored by Books & Whatnot, the newsletter dedicated to books, bookselling, and bookish folk. We were too excited about h…
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Epigraph Oh hai, friends. Remember us? Sorry for the hiatus, but we’re back! For episode 10, we’re thrilled to be chatting with Amy Stewart and Scott Brown of Eureka Books in Eureka, CA. Get psyched. We apologize for the extended delay in episodes, and promise to post more often now that Emma has completed her cross-country move. Apparently moving …
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Ep 9: Benjamin Rybeck, Brazos Bookstore
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Epigraph Episode nine has finally dropped! We speak with the lovely and talented Benjamin Rybeck, Marketing Director and Events Coordinator at Brazos Bookstore and author of The Sadness. Introduction [0:30] In Which Emma and Kim Have a Sponsor and Make Terrible Puns, Plus Ben Invents the Phrase “Page Turner” Currently drinking: screwdirvers with St…
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A year ago, we started this podcast with a discussion of our epic trip to 17 Seattle-area bookstores for the first annual Independent Bookstore Day. Naturally, Emma had to make the trip out to Seattle for Year 2!
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It’s episode 8 of Drunk Booksellers, and we’re here with Pete Mulvihill, co-owner of Green Apple Books in San Francisco, CA. Get psyched, y’all. You can also stream the episode on iTunes and Stitcher. Follow us on Twitter at @drunkbookseller for updates, book recs, and general bookish shenanigans. Check out our show notes, after the jump! Epigraph …
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