Bookstores

Regular readers know I love sharing a monthly round-up of what I’ve been learning lately, ranging from the (occasionally) significant to the (mostly) shallow. This spring and summer I’ve been hard at ... Read more

April 24, 2019August 28, 2019

6 favorite independent bookstores

Books & Reading, Bookstores, Literary Destinations

Saturday is the fifth annual Independent Bookstore Day, a national event celebrating bookstores and the readers who frequent them. I’m looking forward to spending Independent Bookstore Day at Tulsa’s Magic ... Read more

February 12, 2019August 28, 2019

WSIRN Ep 171: A podcaster, a barrister, and a joiner walk into a bookstore

Bookstores, Literary Destinations, Podcast

Today we have a one of a kind episode for you: during my trip to Scotland’s national book town back in December, I sat down with Ruth Andersen, a brand-new bookseller in ... Read more

January 28, 2019August 28, 2019

My visit to Wigtown, Scotland’s national book town

Books & Reading, Bookstores, Literary Destinations, My Life

Well over a year ago, my friend Mel invited us to visit Wigtown, Scotland with her. Mel and her husband had booked The Open Book for a week, the bookstore ... Read more

October 29, 2018August 28, 2019

10 things I learned on book tour

Books & Reading, Bookstores, My Life, What I learned

This fall I hit the road for I’d Rather Be Reading. I’m done with the bulk of my travel: I’ve visited 20 cities so far, and will visit the 21st ... Read more

September 21, 2018August 28, 2019

16 books recommended by indie booksellers

Book Lists, Books & Reading, Bookstores, Reading Challenge

The ninth category in this year’s Reading Challenge is “a book recommended by a librarian or indie bookseller.” This is your nudge to engage with the librarians and booksellers in ... Read more

June 13, 2017August 28, 2019

WSIRN Ep 83: An epic birthday bookstore roadtrip

Bookstores, Literary Destinations, Podcast

If you’re a longtime listener, you’ve heard from today’s guest Donna Hetchler before—she hopped on episode 64 and chatted with me about how she tracks what she reads, in our ... Read more

April 20, 2017August 28, 2019

Louisville City Guide

Bookstores, Stuff I Love

Louisville is a pretty darn cool town, y’all. Big enough to have tons of amenities, but small enough that you can get around easily between our interesting inner-ring neighborhoods. Southern ... Read more

April 5, 2017August 28, 2019

What’s your favorite independent bookstore?

Books & Reading, Bookstores, Literary Destinations

A reader friend recently quipped that she wished someone would make her a punch card—like one of those frequent shopper cards, you know?—for all the independent bookstores she visits on her ... Read more

December 6, 2016November 11, 2019

WSIRN Ep 56: There’s nothing like a bookstore at the holidays

Bookstores, Holidays, Podcast

Hello readers, it’s Tuesday once more and time for a special seasonal episode of What Should I Read Next! This is a WSIRN first— a repeat guest, and I couldn’t think of ... Read more

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