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
West Side Books & Kali Fajardo-Anstine
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West Side Books is an independent bookstore in the historic Highlands neighborhood of Northwest Denver, providing new, used, and unusual books to the community since 1997. I’m speaking with West Side Books’ owner, Lois Harvey, and store manager, Matt Aragon. Later I talk with local author Kali Fajardo-Anstine, author of Sabrina and Corina.
Here’s a list of links, authors, and books mentioned in this podcast.
American Gods - Neil Gaiman
Leave the World Behind - Rumaan Alam
The Woman Who Lived in a Prologue - Nina Schneider
Gloriana: Or, The Unfulfill’d Queen - Michael Moorcock
Sabrina and Corina - Kali Fajardo-Anstine