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Bookish Flights: Books, Author Interviews & Must-Read Recommendations
Bookish Flights is the place to talk books and reading. This podcast focuses on connection, storytelling and the transformative power of books. Each episode invites guests to share the three books that have influenced them, unlocking their wisdom and how it changed their lives. Books are a bridge that connects us, a remedy for loneliness, and the best conversational currency to be the most interesting person in the room! Rooted in the belief that stories shape who we are, this podcast brings people together through a shared love of literature. Perfect for book lovers, Bookish Flights inspires listeners to discover the books that can shape their own lives.
You will love this show If you have ever asked:
- What are the best fiction and non-fiction books to read?
- Which books should I add to my reading list?
- How can I find more time to read?
- What are the best books for exploring new genres?
- What books are perfect for my kids?
- What is the publishing journey like for authors?
- What books do my favorite authors love to read?
Discover book recommendations across a wide range of genres, including historical fiction, romantasy, rom-coms, mysteries, thrillers and personal development. Check out the website www.bookishflights.com to see book club picks and the wide range of book flights.
Bookish Flights: Books, Author Interviews & Must-Read Recommendations
Owning an Indie Bookstore | How Karmen Somers Builds Community at Court Street Books (E168)
In today’s episode, I’m chatting with Karmen Somers, owner of the indie bookstore Court Street Books in Florence, Alabama. If you’ve ever dreamed about opening your own bookstore or just want a peek into the indie bookselling world, this conversation will inspire you.
Episode Highlights:
- How Karmen balances running an online bookstore and a physical storefront.
- The role of community events in bringing readers together.
- The most popular genres readers are buying right now.
- The challenges (and joys) of indie bookselling.
- Karmen’s specially curated book flight featuring her favorite handsell picks.
Connect with Karmen:
Show Notes
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Books and authors mentioned in the episode:
- Taylor Jenkins Reid books
- Emily Henry books
- Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis
- Green Tea: And Other Weird Stories by J. Sheridan Le Fanu
- Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson
- The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows
- 84, Charing Cross by Helen Hanff
- The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion by Beth Brower
- The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver
- The Summer We Ran by Audrey Ingram
Book Flight
- Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross
- Just Business by Jenny Cross
- The Road to Tender Hearts by Annie Hartnett
Dessert Pairing
- The Correspondent by Virginia Evans
✨ Find Your Next Great Read! We just hit 175 episodes of Bookish Flights, and to celebrate, I created the Bookish Flights Roadmap — a guide to all 175 podcast episodes, sorted by genre to help you find your next great read faster.
Explore it here → www.bookishflights.com/read/roadmap
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