
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 • 293 episodes
The Bookshop Podcast
Latest Episodes
Vinny Browne and the Magic of Charlie Byrne's Bookshop
In this episode, I’m chatting with Vinny Browne from Charlie Byrne's Bookshop in the heart of Galway City, Ireland. At Charlie Byrne’s, you can explore their labyrinthine maze of over 100,000 books: new, second-hand, bargain, and antiquarian.
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Season 1
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Episode 290
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38:30

Tom Muckian & Roe River Books: The shortest river stands against the Amazon tide
In this episode, I chat with Tom Muckian about Roe River Books, a thriving independent bookshop in Dundalk, Ireland. The name itself carries a powerful story of resistance. Tom deliberately named his shop after the world's shortest ...
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Season 1
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Episode 289
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41:02

Author and Playwright Lucy Caldwell on Identity, Art, and Belonging
In this episode, I chat with Lucy Caldwell about contemporary Irish literature's vibrant yet complex landscape, her latest novel, These Days, and profound philosophical insights. Growing up in Belfast during the Troubles ...
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Season 1
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Episode 288
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54:57

Literary Visionary: Aina Marti of Héloïse Press
In this episode, I chat with Aina Marti, founder of Heloise Press, who shares her journey from academia to independent publishing and how she's created a home for contemporary female voices from around the world.• From academic roots st...
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Season 1
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Episode 287
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34:22

Paul Rudnick's Latest Novel, What Is Wrong With You? Is A Laugh-Out-Loud Look At Modern Love
In this episode, Mandy welcomes Paul Rudnick back to the show to discuss his hilarious new novel What Is Wrong With You?SynopsisA tech billionaire and the flight attendant he’s marrying. A TV superher...
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Episode 286
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