Shelf Made Stories

Jules Buonocore reaches 800,000 monthly readers and has built multiple revenue streams through her book blog, The Literary Lifestyle. 

In this episode, she reveals her journey from attorney to book influencer, her battle with Google's algorithm changes, and the surprising way she's monetizing trending book series like Fourth Wing and ACOTAR. 

She also shares behind-the-scenes details of her Rory Gilmore Book Club and practical tips for turning reading passion into profit. 

Visit The Literary Lifestyle: https://theliterarylifestyle.com/

Get social with Jules:

• Instagram
• Pinterest
• Facebook
• YouTube
• TikTok
• LinkedIn
• Threads
• Reddit
• Goodreads

Amanda Badeau left her corporate job to pursue her childhood dream of opening a bookstore. 

We chat with Amanda about trading her corporate ops director role for the green-walled, castle-like atmosphere of "The Archive" – her dark academia bookstore in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina.

Amanda gets real about the ups and downs of making this childhood dream happen: the unexpected costs, permit headaches, and why selecting books is way more stressful than she imagined. 

While pink romance bookshops are having their moment, Amanda spotted a gap for something different and jumped in with both feet.

She shares how a chance conversation at dinner led to finding her perfect space, her unique approach to hiring staff, and all the creative ways she's planning to make this bookstore profitable.

Visit the Archive at 700 S Shelmore Blvd Unit 103, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

Follow The Archive on Instagram at @thearchivechs.

When everyone said bookstores couldn't survive, Jenny Kelley did the impossible - opening Bookish Boutique in just 25 days! 

With pink couches, a wine bar, and custom "Smut University" merch, this Panama City store is defying the odds. 

How is she thriving where major chains have failed? 

Tune in to discover the secrets behind her success and why readers are flocking to this bookish paradise one year later!

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Watch this on YouTube at @ShelfMadeStories

Follow along on Instagram at @ChristinaAllDay

Connect with Jenny Kelley from Bookish Boutique:

• Website: https://bookishboutiquellc.com/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554472483170
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookishboutiquellc/

TIkTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bookishboutiquellc

When publishers wouldn't pay for her bookish content on Instagram (free books don't pay bills!), Hayley Solano got creative and built a literary empire that goes far beyond monthly discussions. 

After growing her #bookstagram to 40,000 followers, Hayley launched The Enchanted Book Club. She took her love of books and turned it into this vibe where classic book lovers can connect, no matter how busy life gets.

For fifteen bucks a month (or $150 if you go annually), you get access to this bookish world… and she has 800 members!

Want 40 book recommendations for every vibe? Click here.

Watch this on YouTube at @ShelfMadeStories

Follow along on Instagram at @ChristinaAllDay

Connect with Hayley here:

• Website: enchantedbookclub.com
• Instagram @hayleysolano

Have you ever dreamed of opening your own bookstore? 

Pull up a chair as Amy Hall takes us behind the shelves of Hudson Valley Books for Humanity. She's getting real about the ups, downs, and creative hustle it takes to make an indie bookstore work today. 

From turning her book-loving dream into a thriving community hub to finding smart ways to keep the lights on (spoiler: it's not just about selling books), Amy's sharing all the tea on building a bookstore that stands out from the crowd.

Want 40 book recommendations for every vibe? Click here.

Watch this on YouTube at @ShelfMadeStories

Follow along on Instagram at @ChristinaAllDay

Catch up with Amy & Hudson Valley Books for Humanity:

• Website: hvbooksforhumanity.com
• Instagram: @hudsonvalleybooksforhumanity
• Facebook: /HVBooksforHumanity
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/amyhall914

Want to turn your overflowing bookshelves into a business? Join us for a chat with Renee Powers, Director of Partnerships and Publicity at PangoBooks, where book lovers are becoming entrepreneurs from their living rooms.

She's spilling the details on how readers are transforming their personal libraries into profitable ventures, building community through books, and reshaping the way we think about secondhand book sales.

Plus, she shares how PangoBooks got started and how the company makes money with its small but mighty team.

Click here to get $5 of PangoBucks!

Want 40 book recommendations for every vibe? Click here.

Watch this on YouTube at @ShelfMadeStories

Follow along on Instagram at @ChristinaAllDay

Connect with PangoBooks:

• Website: pangobooks.com
• Instagram: @pangobooks
• TikTok: @pangobooks
• Facebook: /pangobooks
• YouTube: @pangobooks

Connect with Renee on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/renee-powers-578052185