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The Bookshop Podcast
The Bookshop Podcast is a global literary podcast dedicated to books, authors, independent bookshops, and the world of publishing. Now in its fifth year, the show has become a trusted resource for readers, writers, and book lovers everywhere. Hosted by Mandy Jackson-Beverly, a writer, educator, and literary advocate, The Bookshop Podcast blends thoughtful conversation with a passion for books. Whether you're looking for your next great read, discovering new authors, or exploring the book industry, The Bookshop Podcast offers a welcoming space for anyone who loves books, storytelling, and literary culture. Music created by Brian Beverly.
The Bookshop Podcast
Jan Smedh and Stina Björkelid, The English Bookshop, Uppsala, Sweden
In this episode, I chat with Jan Smedh, co-owner of The English Bookshop in Uppsala, Sweden, and the events manager Stina Björkelid about what it's like to live in Sweden during the winter months, the history of the area, and how reading fiction develops empathy and tolerance.
In 2018, The English Bookshop in Uppsala, Sweden was chosen by the London Book Fair as its International Excellence bookstore of the year. Jan Smedh and his colleague Christer founded the bookshop in 1995 in the historic town of Uppsala; since then the bookshop has grown to two other locations.
The English Bookshop, Uppsala
Sense and Sensibility, Jane Austin
Farrell Covington and the Limits of Style, Paul Rudnick
Gloriana: Or The Unfulfill’d Queen, Michael Moorcock