In today's episode we had a sit down with Matt Gilson from OLD TOWN BOOKS located in Alexandria Virginia. After 10 years of not having an independent bookstore Ally Kirkpatrick decided to open a bookstore in her home town.

We learned more about OLD TOWN BOOKS and how Matt got involved in the book business. He also shared what you can expect walking in which also involves their store dog - Scout.

Matt  discussed the rise of independent bookstores and their come back after watching them close ten to fifteen years ago. We also talked about the importance of bookstores curating their inventory in order to not overwhelm readers. This is also a key factor in creating a personal experience with books, and a great way to introduce readers to new titles and authors - not just bestsellers.

Matt shared his biggest challenge, and what he loves most about working in an independent bookstore. We also talked about his current reads, his favorite go-to-genre, and he even offers up some advice for individuals who are considering opening an independent bookstore in their town!

Old Town Books will be hosting an Emerging Writers Festival on August 16 - 18, 2019. For more details visit - https://www.emergingwritersfestival.com 

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In today's episode we had a sit down with Robert Sutton the owner of FERGUSON BOOKS & MORE! located in Grand Forks, North Dakota with a second location in Bismarck. After 22 years in the military, Robert started working at his local bookstore in 2013 and became co-owner and manager in 2014.

We learned more about FERGUSON BOOKS & MORE! and how Robert got involved in the book business.

Robert talked about his prior expectation and his now current experience being an independent bookseller. We talked about the trade program he has in store, a really cool book club partnership with the publisher Bloomsbury, plus more.

Robert shared his biggest challenge, and what he loves most about being an independent bookstore owner. We also talked about his current reads, favorite go-to-genre, and he even offers up some advice for individuals who are considering opening an independent bookstore in their town!

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In today's episode we had a sit down with Nicole Stewart the owner of HARTFIELD BOOK COMPANY located in Monticello, Illinois. Nicole opened HARTFIELD BOOK COMPANY in November 2018 after not having a bookstore in her town for many years.

We learned more about HARTFIELD BOOK COMPANY and how Nicole herself got involved in the book business. She also shared what you can expect walking into her bookstore.

Nicole discussed some of the changes in both the bookstore and publishing industry. We talked about the evolution of bookstores, and the rise in new indie bookstores opening across the world. We also touched on the change in audio books, how they can be great for children who are reluctant readers, as well as the great diverse selection of children's books today.

Nicole shared her biggest challenge, and what she loves most about being an independent bookstore owner. We also talked about her current reads, her favorite go-to-genre, and she even offers up some advice for writers as well as individuals who are considering opening an independent bookstore in their town!

Thank you so much Nicole for coming on the show!

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In today's episode we had a sit down with Lisa Morton the manager of ILIAD BOOKSHOP located in North Hollywood, California. Lisa has been with Iliad Bookshop for over 28 years!

Lisa shared details about the bookstore, as well as the city of North Hollywood.

We learned more about ILIAD BOOKSHOP, and how Lisa herself got involved in the book business. We also talked about how the used bookshop business has changed for them over the years.

Lisa is a writer so discussed some of the changes in writing and publishing over the years - we talked about the midlist, mass market paperbacks, self publishing and lots more. We also talked about ebooks and their effects on mass market paperbacks, and the industry.

Lisa shared her biggest challenge, and what she loves most about managing an independent bookstore owner. We also talked about her current reads, her favorite go-to-genre, and she even offers up some advice for writers as well as individuals who are considering opening an independent bookstore in their town!

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In today's episode we had a sit down with Aimee Peake the owner of BISON BOOKS located in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Aimee has been in the antiquarian book business for over 20 years!

Aimee shared details about the bookstore, as well as the city of Winnipeg.

We learned more about BISON BOOKS, and how Aimee herself got involved in the book business - which started with her responding to a "help wanted" sign. We also talked about her transition from being an employee to being the bookstore's owner, and how she merged two bookstores into one.

Aimee discussed some of the changes in both the bookstore and publishing industry. We talked about exchange rates, how salability has changed, importance and benefits of social media, and how the vision of bookstores have also changed. We also touched on how important diverse books are, how they are being received, the importance of representation, and the broadening of the discussion culturally.

Aimee shared her biggest challenge, and what she loves most about being an independent bookstore owner. We also talked about her current reads, her favorite go-to-genre, and she even offers up some advice for individuals who are considering opening an independent bookstore in their town!

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In today's episode we had a sit down with Jenna Todd the manager at TIME OUT BOOKSTORE located in Mt. Eden Village, Auckland, New Zealand. Jenna has been with TIME OUT BOOKSTORE for 10 years.

Jenna shared details about the bookstore, as well as Mt. Eden Village.

We learned more about TIME OUT BOOKSTORE, the owners, and how Jenna herself got involved in the book business.

Jenna also talked about the rise of the young millennial reader, diversity in books, publishing and hiring; as well as combatting offshore online retailers. We also discussed the importance of personalization, and the "feel good factor", how important it is to not judge readers by the books they chose to read, and the importance of other small businesses in the community. We even talked about local libraries.

Jenna shared her biggest challenge, and what she loves most about managing an independent bookstore. We also talked about current reads, her favorite go-to-genre, and she even offers up a wealth of advice for individuals who are considering opening an independent bookstore in their town!

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In today's episode we had a sit down with Samara Nicoll from OTTER BOOKS located in Nelson, British Columbia. Samara has been with OTTER BOOKS for over 10 years.

Samara shared details about the bookstore, what makes her town so special and how she got involved in the book business.

Samara also talked about the different changes in the book, publishing, and bookstore  industry she has seen over the years. She also shared her biggest challenge, and what she loves most about managing an independent bookstore. We also talked about current reads, her favorite go-to-genre, and she even offers up some advice to individuals who are considering opening an independent bookstore in their town!

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In today's episode we had a sit down with Lincoln Gould, owner of MESSINES BOOKSHOP located in Featherston, New Zealand. 

Lincoln shared details about his bookstore, and the town of Featherston. 

We learned more about MESSINES BOOKSHOP, how Lincoln got involved in the bookshop business, and his experience in the industry over the years. 

Lincoln also talked about the different changes in the bookstore industry, his biggest challenge, and what he loves most about being an independent bookstore owner. We also talked about his current reads, favorite go-to-genre, and he even offers up some advice to individuals who are considering opening an independent bookstore in their town! 

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In today's episode we had a sit down with Caitlin Heikkila Fusco, the founder of Book & Wine Club.

Caitlin shared details about her reading journey, the book club, and what new members can expect when they join each month. She also discussed her book and wine selection process, her wine and reading preferences, as well as the influences of the digital reading community.

We also talked about the changes in the book community and publishing over the years, as well as the importance of book clubs in the reading community. Caitlin also gave some solid advice for individuals wanting to start their own book club.

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