What is a woman equally enamored of romance novels and women’s studies to become? A bookstore owner, of course! In this episode, we talk to Lori Carroll, owner of Jan’s Books in downtown Beaverton—a suburb of Portland—who wants you to know that being a feminist and loving bodice rippers are NOT mutually exclusive! She tells Emily why she thinks it’s important to make bookstores inclusive, community-oriented places (which she hopes to accomplish with a handy assist by wine) and why she doesn’t mind if you come in and don’t leave with anything. JUST COME IN (please)! Lori is also a rare jewel in the book trade, a book lover AND an extrovert. Which begs the question: how could she have ever considered becoming anything BUT a bookseller?? She and Emily also talk about the life-changing magic of book clubs, romance trends, and the RIGHT way to recommend a book to someone.