Best Bookworm Page Podcasts (2025)

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Sara DiVello: Broadway Butterfly 57:30

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Send us a text In this episode, I chat with my friend and fellow author interviewer, Sara DiVello. Sara is a thriller author, and creator and host of Mystery and Thriller Mavens, a popular author interview series and interactive Facebook group. We met at the San Diego Writers Festival and have since become friends. Sara's boundless energy and verve…

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Episode Twenty-Three 34:11

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Dun dun done…By Pages and Pixels

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Celebrating Cultural Identity: Inside Philadelphia's Only Spanish-English Bookstore 25:57

7d ago25:57

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Send us a text Step into Philadelphia's only Spanish-English bookstore, where literature becomes a powerful bridge connecting communities and celebrating cultural heritage. The Julia de Burgos Bookstore, named after Puerto Rico's most celebrated poet, offers more than just books—it provides a sanctuary where Puerto Rican and Latinx voices take cent…

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Tova Mirvis: We Would Never 36:06

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Send us a text On this episode, I chat with author Tova Mirvis about her novel, We Would Never, a psychological exploration inspired by a real murder case she discovered on Facebook. Mirvis reveals how true crime reporting always left her hungry for the human story beneath the headlines, and how she carefully crafted characters who start as a typic…

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Episode Twenty-Two 36:13

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The beginning of her new obsession?By Pages and Pixels

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Saturn Press: The Art of Letterpress in a Digital Age 39:27

24d ago39:27

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Send us a text In this episode, I chat with James Anderson, co-owner of Saturn Press with his with Diedre. The humble greeting card might seem like a relic in our digital age, but as James reveals, these tactile treasures carry meaning far beyond their paper boundaries. James shares how Saturn Press creates distinctive cards using vintage presses f…

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Kendra Elliot: Her First Mistake 21:51

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Send us a text In this episode, I chat with author Kendra Elliot about her new novel, Her First Mistake. Kendra Elliot has sold thirteen million books, hit the Wall Street Journal top ten bestseller list more than a dozen times, and is a three-time winner of the Daphne du Maurier award. She is an International Thriller Writers' finalist and a Roman…

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Episode Twenty-One 44:49

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The music episode?By Pages and Pixels

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San Miguel Writers' Conference: Where Global Voices Unite on Mexican Soil 44:53

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Send us a text Hi, and welcome to this episode of The Bookshop Podcast! Step into the vibrant literary heart of Mexico with the San Miguel Writers Conference, where cultural exchange and creative inspiration meet in one of the world's most beautiful cities. Susan Page, founder and president, alongside executive director Jodi Pincus, unveil the magi…

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From Advertising to Italy: Pinch Me, by Barbara Boyle 38:27

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Send us a text In this episode, I chat with Barbara Boyle about her memoir, Pinch Me. After decades crafting commercials and campaigns for global giants like Procter & Gamble and Johnson & Johnson, Barbara was drawn to a completely different path. Her story begins with a magical honeymoon visit to the Piedmont region of Italy, where, gazing over te…

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Episode Twenty 37:41

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Back on schedule with our rotten nips.By Pages and Pixels

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Bookworm Phoenix: Lucy Yu, Owner Yu & Me Books 34:27

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Send us a text In this episode, I chat with Lucy Yu, founder and owner of Yu & Me Books. Trained as a chemical engineer, her life took an unexpected turn during the pandemic when grief from losing a close friend led to deep reflection about her purpose. "I'm here on earth to do art and foster love," she realized, and from this epiphany, You and Me …

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From Medicine to Fiction: Danielle Teller's Literary Journey 26:51

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Send us a text In this episode, I chat with Danielle Teller about how her creative journey defies conventional wisdom about career paths. From Yale-trained pulmonologist studying lung disease to acclaimed novelist, her story demonstrates how life's unexpected turns might lead us exactly where we're meant to be. "I was a huge bookworm when I was a k…

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Episode Nineteen 41:04

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2077 Heavenly Cyberpunk BodiesBy Pages and Pixels

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From Kickstarter to Community Hub: Amanda Friss and Parenthesis Books 19:02

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Send us a text In this episode, I chat with Amanda Friss, the founder of Parentheses Books, which is nestled in the heart of Harrisonburg, Virginia. Parentheses Books is more than just a bookstore—it’s a space for community, curiosity, and connection. Since opening its doors, the shop has become a vibrant gathering place for readers of all kinds, o…

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Women In A Golden State: 175 Voices from California 39:26

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Send us a text This episode is sponsored by Saturn Press! Hey indie bookshops! Did you know that greeting cards are a fantastic way for bookshops to boost sales? Saturn Press creates beautiful, handcrafted letterpress cards that customers love to purchase alongside books, helping bookshops grow and thrive. As a thank you for tuning in to The Booksh…

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Episode Eighteen 39:36

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Fourth Wing and Fire EmblemBy Pages and Pixels

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Word on the Water: Three Friends, A Dutch Barge, And A Whole Lot of Books 37:21

3M ago37:21

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Send us a text In this episode, I chat with Paddy Screech, a co-owner of Word on the Water. Paddy shares the story of London's famous floating bookshop, housed in a 1920s Dutch barge moored along Regent's Canal in King's Cross, London. Paddy takes us from his early days as a literature-loving boy in an agricultural school to his unlikely friendship…

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Queer Haven Books: How Two Women Built a Queer Literary Sanctuary 32:30

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Send us a text This episode is sponsored by Saturn Press! Hey indie bookshops! Did you know that greeting cards are a fantastic way for bookshops to boost sales? Saturn Press creates beautiful, handcrafted letterpress cards that customers love to purchase alongside books, helping bookshops grow and thrive. As a thank you for tuning in to The Booksh…

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Episode Seventeen 33:24

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Quick and sweary.By Pages and Pixels

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Peniel E. Joseph, Freedom Season: How 1963 Transformed America's Civil Rights Revolution 53:49

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Send us a text In this episode, I chat with historian Peniel E. Joseph about his latest book, Freedom Season: How 1963 Transformed America's Civil Rights Revolution. Joseph's storytelling prowess brings James Baldwin, Martin Luther King Jn., President Kennedy, and Bobbie Kennedy to vibrant life, not as static icons but as complex humans navigating …

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The Art of Seasonal Cooking with Pascale Beale 41:44

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Send us a text This episode is sponsored by Saturn Press! Hey indie bookshops! Did you know that greeting cards are a fantastic way for bookshops to boost sales? Saturn Press creates beautiful, handcrafted letterpress cards that customers love to purchase alongside books, helping bookshops grow and thrive. As a thank you for tuning in to The Booksh…

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Episode Sixteen 41:31

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We get a life or two in a court of karts and roses.By Pages and Pixels

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Megan Beatie: A Publicist's Journey 50:56

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Send us a text In this episode, I chat with book publicist Megan Beatie about book publicity in a revealing conversation about the art and science of literary promotion. Drawing on over 25 years of experience working with authors ranging from Linda Ronstadt to Tess Gerritsen, Megan shares how the publishing landscape has undergone a dramatic transf…

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The Literary Heartbeat of Santa Barbara: Jen Lemberger at Chaucer's Books 38:59

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Send us a text In this episode, I chat with Jen Lemberger, co-owner of Chaucer's Books. Nestled in Santa Barbara's Loreto Plaza sits a literary institution fifty-one years in the making. Chaucer's Books, now under the stewardship of Jen Lemberger and Greg Feitt, stands as a testament to the enduring power of independent bookstores in our communitie…

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Episode Fifteen 49:28

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I now know that the Mistborn trilogy has more than three books. I also now know that Final Fantasy XIII also had direct sequels. Unfortunately that’s about all I know.By Pages and Pixels

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Publishing's Invisible DNA: A Deep Dive with John W. Warren 37:56

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Send us a text What happens behind the scenes before a book reaches your hands? John Warren pulls back the curtain on modern publishing in this fascinating conversation that travels from his unexpected entry into the industry to where books are headed in our AI-driven future. Warren's publishing journey began in 1992 when a Mexican publisher hired …

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Episode Fourteen 40:14

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Comparison is the thief of joy.By Pages and Pixels

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Vinny Browne and the Magic of Charlie Byrne's Bookshop 38:30

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Send us a text In this episode, I’m chatting with Vinny Browne from Charlie Byrne's Bookshop in the heart of Galway City, Ireland. At Charlie Byrne’s, you can explore their labyrinthine maze of over 100,000 books: new, second-hand, bargain, and antiquarian. Vinny takes us behind the scenes of this beloved institution, revealing how its organic grow…

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Episode Thirteen 42:45

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Lucky number thirteen!By Pages and Pixels

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Tom Muckian & Roe River Books: The shortest river stands against the Amazon tide 41:02

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Send us a text In this episode, I chat with Tom Muckian about Roe River Books, a thriving independent bookshop in Dundalk, Ireland. The name itself carries a powerful story of resistance. Tom deliberately named his shop after the world's shortest river as a symbolic counterpoint to Amazon, the world's longest. "I want to be the polar opposite of wh…

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Episode Twelve 44:40

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Hot takes about Switch 2 hot takes.By Pages and Pixels

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Author and Playwright Lucy Caldwell on Identity, Art, and Belonging 54:57

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Send us a text In this episode, I chat with Lucy Caldwell about contemporary Irish literature's vibrant yet complex landscape, her latest novel, These Days, and profound philosophical insights. Growing up in Belfast during the Troubles in a "mixed marriage" family—Protestant father, Catholic mother—Caldwell developed a unique perspective that infor…

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Episode Eleven 40:47

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Coffee and nostalgia.By Pages and Pixels

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Literary Visionary: Aina Marti of Héloïse Press 34:22

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Send us a text In this episode, I chat with Aina Marti, founder of Heloise Press, who shares her journey from academia to independent publishing and how she's created a home for contemporary female voices from around the world. • From academic roots studying Spanish and English literature to completing a PhD in comparative literature • How reading …

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Paul Rudnick's Latest Novel, What Is Wrong With You? Is A Laugh-Out-Loud Look At Modern Love 1:07:46

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Send us a text In this episode, Mandy welcomes Paul Rudnick back to the show to discuss his hilarious new novel What Is Wrong With You? Synopsis A tech billionaire and the flight attendant he’s marrying. A TV superhero who used to be married to the flight attendant. A Manhattan book editor and the sensitivity associate who got him fired. A twenty-t…

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Episode Ten 43:20

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Fairydale is better than Pokémon.By Pages and Pixels

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From Bookshop to Publishing House: Jean-Paul L. Garnier's Literary Journey 31:38

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Send us a text In this episode, I speak with sci-fi writer, editor, and publisher Jean-Paul L. Garnier, who shares his journey from avid reader to the owner of Space Cowboy Books, a thriving indie bookstore and publishing house in Joshua Tree, California. He reveals how science fiction offers writers complete creative freedom to explore human psych…

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Episode Nine 40:16

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Mass Effect, coffee, crocheting.By Pages and Pixels

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The Layers of Legacy in Nayantara Roy's Debut Novel The Magnificent Ruins 32:27

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Send us a text Discover the intricate layers of family dynamics and cultural identity in The Magnificent Ruins, the debut novel by Nayantara Roy. Set against the vibrant backdrops of Brooklyn and Kolkata, the story centers around Lila, a millennial who inherits her grandfather's crumbling mansion, unleashing a wave of family secrets and legacies th…

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Episode Eight 46:18

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Mixed romances and Mass Effect with a sprinkling of BG3.By Pages and Pixels

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Kett's Books: A Community's Triumph in Wymondham, UK 28:17

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Send us a text The story of Kett's Books reveals how a community rallied to keep a beloved local bookshop in their town. Through the values of collaboration and empathy, the bookshop has become a thriving center for readers and volunteers alike, bridging the gap between literature and community. • Discussion of the closure of the original local boo…

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Episode Seven 45:20

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Angry Crossing and Storygraph.By Pages and Pixels

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From Journalism to Novels: Marissa Stapley on Writing, Grunge, and Creative Success 31:00

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Send us a text In this episode, I chat with Marissa Stapley about her novel The Lightning Bottles. The story navigates the intertwined paths of love, fame, and addiction through the lens of the 90s music scene. The episode explores themes of identity, media scrutiny, and the struggle for redemption, highlighting the complex dynamics between its cha…

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Cathy Slater Owner of Dulwich Books, U.K. 27:02

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Send us a text Join me in conversation with Cathy Slater, owner of Dulwich Books, as she sheds light on the profound connection between independent bookstores and their communities. Through her journey, Cathy illustrates how booksellers can make a significant impact by understanding readers' needs while emphasizing diversity in literature and the i…

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Episode Six 49:10

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Okumura sucks and Persona 5 is dumb.By Pages and Pixels

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Innovative Bookshop Strategies Unveiled With Rosebud Book Barn's GM Matt Lupica 37:17

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Send us a text In this episode, I chat with Matt Lupica, General Manager of Rosebud Book Barn, a family-run independent bookstore in Victoria, Australia. We explore the unique relationship between the bookstore and its community, the importance of customer feedback, and the innovative tools that help independent bookstores thrive in today's digital…

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Episode Five 44:40

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Looking forward, plans and aspirations.By Pages and Pixels

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Translating Italian Literature: A Journey with Oonagh Stransky 35:38

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Send us a text In this episode, I chat with translator Oonagh Stransky about her love of the Italian language, the importance of small presses, Héloïse Press, and the art of translating books to English. Oonagh Stransky has translated a range of fiction and nonfiction writers, including Roberto Saviano, Pier Paolo Pasolini, Giuseppe Pontiggia, and …

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Episode Four 46:05

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Christmas romance novels, killing dead dragons, and Marvel Rivals.By Pages and Pixels