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
Jonathan Sanchez, Blue Bicycle Books, and Katie Crouch, Author
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Hello Vermont and South Carolina!
Katie Crouch is the New York Times–bestselling author of Girls in Trucks, Men and Dogs, and Abroad. She has also written essays for The New York Times, Glamour, The London Guardian, Slate, Salon, and Tin House. A former resident of Namibia and San Francisco, Katie now lives in Vermont with her family and teaches creative writing at Dartmouth College.
Blue Bicycle Books is located in Charleston, South Carolina. Founded in 1995 as Boomer’s Books by Lee and Jim Breeden, the store was bought in 2007 by local writer and longtime employee Jonathan Sanchez. Jonathan changed the name of the store to Blue Bicycle Books.
Links for this episode:
Embassy Wife, Katie Crouch (signed bookplate)
The White Glove War, Katie Crouch, Grady Hendrix
The Magnolia League, Katie Crouch
Early Morning Riser, Katherine Heiny
Their Eyes Were Watching God, Zora Neale Hurston
The Bookstour, a documentary by Mason Engel