BIBLIO HAPPY HOUR

In today's episode we had a sit down with Claire Benedict, co-owner of BEAR POND BOOKS located in Montpelier, Vermont.

Claire shared details about her bookstore, what makes her town so special.

We learned more about BEAR POND BOOKS, how Claire and her husband got involved, and how they have evolved as a store over the years.

Claire 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 being an independent bookstore owner. 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!

Thank you so much Claire for coming on the show!

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In today's episode we had a sit down with Pete Mulvihill, co-owner of GREEN APPLE BOOKS & MUSIC located in San Francisco, California.

Pete shared details about his bookstore, San Francisco, and specially the bookstore's neighborhood - Richmond.

We learned more about the history of Green Apple Books, how Pete got involved, and how they have evolved over the years.

Pete really dived into the different changes in the book industry he has seen over the years - from bookstores, publishing, authors, $6000/ month yellow page ads, social media and even other small businesses. 

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

Thank you so much Pete for coming on the show!

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In today's episode we had a sit down with Chris Saunders, the managing director at Henry Sotheran's Ltd., located in Mayfair, London.

Chris shared details about the bookstore, some of their history, and the area in London where they are located. We also discussed how Sotheran's has been able to keep their doors open for over 200 years!

We also talked about the different changes in the book industry, his biggest challenge managing the bookstore, as well as the joys of bookselling. We also talked about current reads, his favorite go-to-genre and we even got book recommendations.

Chris even offers up some advice to individuals who are considering opening an independent bookstore in their town!

Thank you so much Chris for coming on the show!

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In today's episode we had a coffee shop chat with Tina the blogger behind @tbretc.

Tina shared how she started reading, and the origins of her blog and bookstagram account. We then dived into the amazing blog post she wrote, entitled "Eighteen Things to Let Go of Right Now If You Want to Stay Happy On Bookstagram".

We also talked about "the rules of bookstagram", "the bookstagram police", and she even offered up some advice to someone starting a bookstagram account, plus lots more!

Thank you so much Tina for coming on the show!

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In today's episode we had a sit down with Gretchen Treu, one of the owners at A Room of One's Own Bookstore located in Madison, Wisconsin.

Gretchen shared details about her bookstore, and the town of Madison.

We learned more about the history of A Room of One's Own, how Gretchen got involved, and how it was, and still is, a beacon of light for members of the LGBTQ community.

We also talked about the different changes in the book industry she has seen over the years. 

Gretchen really dived into diversity and the importance of own voices in literature today - both as a mirror and a window. We also highlighted the significance, and importance for children reading today.

She also shared her biggest challenge, and what she loves most about being an independent bookstore owner. We also talked about current reads, her favorite go-to-genre and we even got book recommendations.

Gretchen even offers up some advice to individuals who are considering opening an independent bookstore in their town!

Thank you so much Gretchen for coming on the show!

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In today's episode we had a sit down with Kris Haggblom the owner at Poetic Justice Books & Arts located in Port St. Lucie, Florida.

Kris shared details about his bookstore, and the town of Port St. Lucie. We learned more about Kris' experience working at Barnes and Noble for 18 years, and how working at a pet store helped him in the management of his bookstore today. We also talked about the different changes in the book industry he has seen over the years.

Kris answered some bookish myths/ thoughts / ideas - book theft, and prime book real estate. He also shared his biggest challenge, and what he loves most about being an independent bookstore owner. Kris shared his favorite go-to-genre and his current reads.

Kris even offers up some advice to individuals who are considering opening an independent bookstore in their town.

Thank you so much Kris for coming on the show!

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In today's episode we had a sit down with Georgia Court the owner at Bookstore1 located in Sarasota, Florida.

Georgia shared details about her bookstore, and the town of Sarasota. We addressed Amazon, some bookish myths/ thoughts / ideas. She shared her biggest challenge, and what she loves most about being an independent bookstore owner. Georgia even offers up some advice to individuals who are considering opening an independent bookstore in their town!

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Welcome to BIBLIO HAPPY HOUR a brand new podcast about bookstores, book clubs and everything bookish!

BIBLIO HAPPY HOUR is brought to you by BIBLIOFINDER - A new online directory exclusively for independent bookstores. They also list book clubs, bookish related events plus more! When you visit bibliofinder.com you can find bookstores and events happening nearby, based on your current or planned location.

On BIBLIO HAPPY HOUR we will be talking with the owners and managers of independent bookstores. In our first, and upcoming episode we will be talking with Georgia Court from Bookstore1.

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