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The Bookshop Podcast

Mandy Jackson-Beverly

313 episodes

14 hours ago

Send us a text In this episode, I chat with Paul Levine about his new novel, Midnight Burning. A physicist, a comic genius, and a city on the brink—Paul Levine joins us to unpack Midnight Burning, a high-velocity historical thriller that brings Albert Einstein and Charlie Chaplin into the crosshairs of a real fascist movement in 1937 Los Angeles. We open with a personal note, then dive into the craft and conscience behind turning buried history into a page-turner that feels startlingly curren...

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Send us a text In this episode, I chat with Paul Levine about his new novel, Midnight Burning. A physicist, a comic genius, and a city on the brink—Paul Levine joins us to unpack Midnight Burning, a high-velocity historical thriller that brings Albert Einstein and Charlie Chaplin into the crosshairs of a real fascist movement in 1937 Los Angeles. We open with a personal note, then dive into the craft and conscience behind turning buried history into a page-turner that feels startlingly curren...

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The Bookshop Podcast

Paul Levine: Midnight Burning

Send us a text In this episode, I chat with Paul Levine about his new novel, Midnight Burning. A physicist, a comic genius, and a city on the brink—Paul Levine joins us to unpack Midnight Burning, a high-velocity historical thriller that brings Albert Einstein and Charlie Chaplin into the crosshairs of a real fascist movement in 1937 Los Angeles. We open with a personal note, then dive into the craft and conscience behind turning buried history into a page-turner that feels startlingly curren...

2 weeks ago

36 minutes

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Noël Stark: Love, Camera, Action

Send us a text In this episode, I chat with Noël Stark about her debut romantic comedy novel, LOVE, CAMERA, ACTION. Noël Stark has worked in almost every position in the Film and Television industry, both in front of and behind the camera. Although she’s Canadian, she lives in L.A. with her young son, desperately missing winter. She likes chocolate milk in her coffee and gets most of her real-world intel from her three stepkids. Here's the synopsis of Love, Camera, Action: A scrappy TV ...

1 month ago

42 minutes

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Sara DiVello: Broadway Butterfly

Send us a text In this episode, I chat with my friend and fellow author interviewer, Sara DiVello. Sara is a thriller author, and creator and host of Mystery and Thriller Mavens, a popular author interview series and interactive Facebook group. We met at the San Diego Writers Festival and have since become friends. Sara's boundless energy and verve for life and literature are contagious. Sara is a gem! Have you ever stumbled upon the ruins of a castle in suburban America? For Sara DiVell...

1 month ago

57 minutes

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Celebrating Cultural Identity: Inside Philadelphia's Only Spanish-English Bookstore

Send us a text Step into Philadelphia's only Spanish-English bookstore, where literature becomes a powerful bridge connecting communities and celebrating cultural heritage. The Julia de Burgos Bookstore, named after Puerto Rico's most celebrated poet, offers more than just books—it provides a sanctuary where Puerto Rican and Latinx voices take center stage. Lisa Moser, the bookstore's passionate manager, shares her journey from language enthusiast to literary curator. With a background in Sp...

1 month ago

25 minutes

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Tova Mirvis: We Would Never

Send us a text On this episode, I chat with author Tova Mirvis about her novel, We Would Never, a psychological exploration inspired by a real murder case she discovered on Facebook. Mirvis reveals how true crime reporting always left her hungry for the human story beneath the headlines, and how she carefully crafted characters who start as a typical family with typical problems before spiraling into darkness. Having written a memoir about leaving Orthodox Judaism and her marriage, Mervis b...

1 month ago

36 minutes

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Saturn Press: The Art of Letterpress in a Digital Age

Send us a text In this episode, I chat with James Anderson, co-owner of Saturn Press with his with Diedre. The humble greeting card might seem like a relic in our digital age, but as James reveals, these tactile treasures carry meaning far beyond their paper boundaries. James shares how Saturn Press creates distinctive cards using vintage presses from the 1940s-60s, explaining that the very constraints of letterpress technology drive a creativity that digital perfection cannot replicate...

2 months ago

39 minutes

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Kendra Elliot: Her First Mistake

Send us a text In this episode, I chat with author Kendra Elliot about her new novel, Her First Mistake. Kendra Elliot has sold thirteen million books, hit the Wall Street Journal top ten bestseller list more than a dozen times, and is a three-time winner of the Daphne du Maurier award. She is an International Thriller Writers' finalist and a Romantic Times finalist. She grew up in the lush and rainy Pacific Northwest. Synopsis of Her First Mistake: Thirteen years ago, Assemblyman...

2 months ago

21 minutes

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San Miguel Writers' Conference: Where Global Voices Unite on Mexican Soil

Send us a text Hi, and welcome to this episode of The Bookshop Podcast! Step into the vibrant literary heart of Mexico with the San Miguel Writers Conference, where cultural exchange and creative inspiration meet in one of the world's most beautiful cities. Susan Page, founder and president, alongside executive director Jodi Pincus, unveil the magic behind this extraordinary gathering that transforms writers and readers alike. This unique tricultural and bilingual event bridges the literary ...

2 months ago

44 minutes

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From Advertising to Italy: Pinch Me, by Barbara Boyle

Send us a text In this episode, I chat with Barbara Boyle about her memoir, Pinch Me. After decades crafting commercials and campaigns for global giants like Procter & Gamble and Johnson & Johnson, Barbara was drawn to a completely different path. Her story begins with a magical honeymoon visit to the Piedmont region of Italy, where, gazing over terracotta rooftops with morning coffee in hand, she felt an undeniable pull: "I need to live here." That feeling—equal parts recognition and...

2 months ago

38 minutes

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Bookworm Phoenix: Lucy Yu, Owner Yu & Me Books

Send us a text In this episode, I chat with Lucy Yu, founder and owner of Yu & Me Books. Trained as a chemical engineer, her life took an unexpected turn during the pandemic when grief from losing a close friend led to deep reflection about her purpose. "I'm here on earth to do art and foster love," she realized, and from this epiphany, You and Me Books was born—the first female Asian American-owned bookstore in New York City's historic Manhattan Chinatown. Yu's vision of cre...

3 months ago

34 minutes

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From Medicine to Fiction: Danielle Teller's Literary Journey

Send us a text In this episode, I chat with Danielle Teller about how her creative journey defies conventional wisdom about career paths. From Yale-trained pulmonologist studying lung disease to acclaimed novelist, her story demonstrates how life's unexpected turns might lead us exactly where we're meant to be. "I was a huge bookworm when I was a kid, but I was too chicken to actually write," Teller says. She explains how her fears centered on financial insecurity and feeling she lacked stor...

3 months ago

26 minutes

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From Kickstarter to Community Hub: Amanda Friss and Parenthesis Books

Send us a text In this episode, I chat with Amanda Friss, the founder of Parentheses Books, which is nestled in the heart of Harrisonburg, Virginia. Parentheses Books is more than just a bookstore—it’s a space for community, curiosity, and connection. Since opening its doors, the shop has become a vibrant gathering place for readers of all kinds, offering a carefully curated selection of titles and a welcoming atmosphere that invites exploration. Parentheses Books The Bookshop: A ...

3 months ago

19 minutes

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Women In A Golden State: 175 Voices from California

Send us a text In this episode, I chat with Chryss Yost, the co-editor of Gunpowder Press and a Santa Barbara Poet Laureate, and Diana Raab, MFA, PhD, memoirist, poet, workshop leader, and award-winning author of 14 books and editor of three anthologies. Chryss and Diana are coeditors of Women In A Golden State, a collection featuring poems and micro-essays by 175 California women writers over 60. The collection examines the mythology and reality of being a woman of a certain age, especially ...

3 months ago

39 minutes

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Word on the Water: Three Friends, A Dutch Barge, And A Whole Lot of Books

Send us a text In this episode, I chat with Paddy Screech, a co-owner of Word on the Water. Paddy shares the story of London's famous floating bookshop, housed in a 1920s Dutch barge moored along Regent's Canal in King's Cross, London. Paddy takes us from his early days as a literature-loving boy in an agricultural school to his unlikely friendship with a "trampy-looking man with a fabulous mad collie cross dog" that would change his life forever. When these two bibliophiles partnered w...

3 months ago

37 minutes

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Queer Haven Books: How Two Women Built a Queer Literary Sanctuary

Send us a text In this episode, I chat with Baker Rogers and Mattilyn Kortney, co-owners of Queer Have Books in Colombia, South Carolina. Nestled in Columbia's historic Arcade Mall, this cozy 680-square-foot sanctuary defines queer not just as gender and sexual identity but as active resistance against all forms of discrimination. The shelves hold carefully curated collections addressing LGBTQ+ experiences alongside works on anti-racism, feminism, and social justice, creating a space where in...

4 months ago

32 minutes

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Peniel E. Joseph, Freedom Season: How 1963 Transformed America's Civil Rights Revolution

Send us a text In this episode, I chat with historian Peniel E. Joseph about his latest book, Freedom Season: How 1963 Transformed America's Civil Rights Revolution. Joseph's storytelling prowess brings James Baldwin, Martin Luther King Jn., President Kennedy, and Boobie Kennedy to vibrant life, not as static icons but as complex humans navigating treacherous terrain. Particularly fascinating is Joseph's exploration of the forgotten women who shaped the movement—Gloria Richardson, Lorr...

4 months ago

53 minutes

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The Art of Seasonal Cooking with Pascale Beale

Send us a text This episode is sponsored by Saturn Press! Hey indie bookshops! Did you know that greeting cards are a fantastic way for bookshops to boost sales? Saturn Press creates beautiful, handcrafted letterpress cards that customers love to purchase alongside books, helping bookshops grow and thrive. As a thank you for tuning in to The Bookshop Podcast, Saturn Press is offering indie bookshops 10% off your first order! Just use the code BOOKSHOP10 at checkout and discover how adding car...

4 months ago

41 minutes

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Megan Beatie: A Publicist's Journey

Send us a text In this episode, I chat with book publicist Megan Beatie about book publicity in a revealing conversation about the art and science of literary promotion. Drawing on over 25 years of experience working with authors ranging from Linda Ronstadt to Tess Gerritsen, Megan shares how the publishing landscape has undergone a dramatic transformation since she began her career. She explains the crucial difference between publicity (earned media) and marketing (paid media), and why auth...

4 months ago

50 minutes

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The Literary Heartbeat of Santa Barbara: Jen Lemberger at Chaucer's Books

Send us a text In this episode, I chat with Jen Lemberger, co-owner of Chaucer's Books. Nestled in Santa Barbara's Loreto Plaza sits a literary institution fifty-one years in the making. Chaucer's Books, now under the stewardship of Jen Lemberger and Greg Feitt, stands as a testament to the enduring power of independent bookstores in our communities. Jen's career started in health research and social epidemiology. She worked with organizations like Direct Relief before pursuing a master's ...

5 months ago

38 minutes

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Publishing's Invisible DNA: A Deep Dive with John W. Warren

Send us a text What happens behind the scenes before a book reaches your hands? John Warren pulls back the curtain on modern publishing in this fascinating conversation that travels from his unexpected entry into the industry to where books are headed in our AI-driven future. Warren's publishing journey began in 1992 when a Mexican publisher hired him to research the US market for Spanish-language books. Three decades later, he's directing the Graduate Program in Publishing at George Washing...

5 months ago

37 minutes