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.
Podcasting since 2020 • 322 episodes
The Bookshop Podcast
Latest Episodes
Who Decides What Matters In Books?
This week, I chat with Ann Kjellberg, founding editor of the literary magazine Little Star and Book Post, a bite-sized newsletter-based review delivery service, sending well-made book reviews by distinguished and engaging w...
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Season 1
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Episode 319
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Lovestruck Books: Building A Community Bookstore Around Love And Literature
In this episode, I chat with Lovestruck Books owner and founder, Rachel Kantor. Rachel traces the thread from her years in classrooms and nonprofits to the moment she opened a shop that treats joy and access as serious cultural work. We dig int...
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Season 1
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Episode 318
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29:00
Thad McIIroy: AI And The Future Of Books With
Start with the truth: technology keeps changing the book world, but the love of reading isn’t going anywhere. That’s our springboard for a rich, candid conversation with publishing analyst and author Thad McIlroy about what AI can actually do f...
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Season 1
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Episode 317
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51:50
Mirta Ojito, Deeper Than The Ocean
In this episode, I chat with author and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Mirta Ojito about her novel Deeper Than The Ocean. This book is one of my top reads of 2026!A century-old shipwreck with no survivors. A journalist haunted by drea...
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Season 1
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Episode 316
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