The Bookshop Podcast
Mandy Jackson-Beverly is a confessed bibliophile who believes independent bookshops are the gems of communities and authors are the rock stars of the literary world. As an author and book reviewer for the New York Journal of Books, Mandy profoundly understands and appreciates what it takes to write a book and present it to readers. She is instinctively curious and enjoys connecting with her guests. Learn more at mandyjacksonbeverly.com and thebookshoppodcast.com. And remember to subscribe to the show and rate and review! Music created by Brian Beverly.
Podcasting since 2020 • 277 episodes
The Bookshop Podcast
Latest Episodes
Exploring Nostalgia, Friendship, and Creativity with Joyce Carol Oates
Hi, and welcome to The Bookshop Podcast! In this episode, I chat with Joyce Carol Oates about the 2024 republication of her novel Broke Heart Blues by Akashic Books. We explore how nostalgia and adolescent pres...
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Episode 273
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43:27
Exploring the American Book Center: Martijn Mertz on Bookstore Leadership and Amsterdam's Literary Scene
In this episode, I'm in conversation with Martijn Meerts, the co-director of the American Book Center in Amsterdam. Martijn's anthropology background subtly colors his approach to this role, and he shares how it adds a unique perspective to his...
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Episode 272
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22:10
From Paralegal to Rom-Com Author: Danica Nava's Journey of Native American Representation in Literature
What drives a paralegal to switch gears and pen a rom-com novel? Discover the inspiring journey of Danica Nava, an enrolled citizen of the Chickasaw Nation, as she shares her transition from the corporate world to the literary scene. We ...
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Episode 271
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30:26
Unlocking Ancient Puzzles: A Journey with Danielle Trussoni on The Bookshop Podcast
What if unlocking the secrets of an ancient puzzle could take you on a thrilling journey across continents? Welcome back to The Bookshop Podcast, where we sit down with New York Times bestselling author Danielle Trussoni to uncover the m...
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Season 1
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Episode 270
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27:17
Clare Beams: Magical Realism, Maternal Suffering, and Her New Novel The Garden
In this episode, I chat with author Clare Beams about her new novel The Garden, earning her MFA from Columbia University, her surprising stint as a high school English teacher on Cape Cod, and how these experiences have i...
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Episode 269
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30:17