In Episode 98, the three founders of The Book & Cover (@thebookandcover) join me to share a behind-the-scenes look at everything that goes into opening an independent, brick-and-mortar bookshop. We discuss non-traditional way they financed the business, how they learned the reading taste of their community, and how a new indie builds its inventory.
Two OLD Books She Loves
Other Books Mentioned:
A Ladder to the Sky by John Boyne [39:40]
Two NEW Books She Loves
Other Books Mentioned:
The House in the Cerulean Sea by T. J. Klune [41:10]
One Book They DIDN’T Love
One NEW RELEASE She’s Excited About
Other Books Mentioned:
A Spindle Splintered by Alix E. Harrow [44:27]
The Ten Thousand Doors of January by Alix E. Harrow [45:04]
The Once and Future Witches by Alix E. Harrow [45:05]
Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine [45:18]
The Sleeper and the Spindle by Neil Gaiman [45:40]
Other Books Mentioned:
The Secret History by Donna Tartt [48:11]
Blaes Green enjoys running, knitting, wrangling kiddos, and sobbing over epic family sagas. In her day job, she manages a team of customer service representatives in manufacturing for her family’s 100-year-old Chattanooga printing business. She is running the New York City marathon in a month!
Emily Lilley enjoys cooking, playing with her dachshund Bertie, and curling up with a cozy or smart TV comedy. In her day job, she is the Vice President of External Affairs for a statewide education policy and advocacy nonprofit. Emily and her friend Audrey are writing their own mystery series!
Sarah Jackson enjoys organizing, Enneagramming, glitter, and getting lost in magical realist tales. In her day job, she is the chief operations officer of her home. In college, Sarah “beta” read fan fiction.
In two weeks (November 24), Susie Boutry (@NovelVisits) will join me to discuss our choices for the 2021 Best Books of the Year.
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