So, We Bought a Book Shop

Today we're talking about how Maile feels that having the bookshop has in a way fulfilled her purpose, and how she has recently found herself wondering, Why couldn't I find this sooner? So we talk about how the harder parts of life led us to this place and we wonder if those things are necessary to go through to get all of us to where we want to be. We also can't help talking about AI.

We also talk about why Maile has decided not to list her book on Amazon, why adults should read middle grade books, and what we're reading now.

Books Mentioned:

From Here to You by Maile Silva The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware I Would Walk 500 Miles by Sean Dietrich The History of the Rain by Niall Williams A Place to Hang the Moon by Kate Albus Protocols by Andrew Huberman Whale Harbor by Mary Beth Keane

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Order From Our Bookshop.org Page! Switch from Audible to Libro.fm and support Nooks! Upcoming Book Clubs at Nooks! Nooks' Substack Maile's Substack Shawn's Substack Nooks' Instagram Page Nooks' Events Page

Music by Copcar Karaoke Art by Ned Bustard

*All book links connect you to our Bookshop.org site where our book shop will receive a generous portion of your purchase.

Today we update you on the summer we had, one of devastation and joy, sadness and celebration. We also talk about how the kind of summer we had influenced the kind of books we wanted to read (and what we read).

Books Mentioned:

Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman Country People by Daniel Mason A History of the Rain by Niall Williams Whistler by Ann Patchett

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Order From Our Bookshop.org Page! Switch from Audible to Libro.fm and support Nooks! Upcoming Book Clubs at Nooks! Nooks' Substack Maile's Substack Shawn's Substack Nooks' Instagram Page Nooks' Events Page

Music by Copcar Karaoke Art by Ned Bustard

*All book links connect you to our Bookshop.org site where our book shop will receive a generous portion of your purchase.

Today we're reflecting on our time with Sean and Jamie Dietrich, our ache for the slow pace of Italian life, and the books we're taking with us for a week away (and how we choose them).

Books Mentioned:

I Would Walk 500 Miles by Sean and Jamie Dietrich Dopamine Nation by Anna Lembke Old Soul by Susan Barker Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman Whistler by Ann Patchett Country People by Daniel Mason North Woods by Daniel Mason The Telling Room by Michael Paterniti History of the Rain by Niall Williams Tom's Crossing by Danielewski Frostbite by Nicole Twilley

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Order From Our Bookshop.org Page! Switch from Audible to Libro.fm and support Nooks! Upcoming Book Clubs at Nooks! Nooks' Substack Maile's Substack Shawn's Substack Nooks' Instagram Page Nooks' Events Page

Music by Copcar Karaoke Art by Ned Bustard

*All book links connect you to our Bookshop.org site where our book shop will receive a generous portion of your purchase.

We give an update on Maile's Kickstarter campaign for her new novel and talk about the apocalyptic summer. Also, Sally Mann's book Art Work is rocking Shawn's world, and he is confronted with the question (as he approaches 50): "What kind of a life do you want to live? Will you keep writing?"

We also talk about how entering year three of owning a bookshop is much like entering the messy middle of writing a novel...what does it really mean to keep putting your butt in the chair?

To preorder Maile's upcoming book and support her Kickstarter campaign which will help cover the first print run, head HERE!

Books Mentioned:

Art Work by Sally Mann Journal of a Novel by John Steinbeck East of Eden by John Steinbeck Fight Club by Chuck Palahniuk As Brave As You by Jason Reynolds Whistler by Ann Patchett

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Order From Our Bookshop.org Page! Switch from Audible to Libro.fm and support Nooks! Upcoming Book Clubs at Nooks! Nooks' Substack Maile's Substack Shawn's Substack Nooks' Instagram Page Nooks' Events Page

Music by Copcar Karaoke Art by Ned Bustard

*All book links connect you to our Bookshop.org site where our book shop will receive a generous portion of your purchase.

We have a huge announcement on today's episode!

To preorder Maile's upcoming book and support her Kickstarter campaign which will help cover the first print run, head HERE!

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Order From Our Bookshop.org Page! Switch from Audible to Libro.fm and support Nooks! Upcoming Book Clubs at Nooks! Nooks' Substack Maile's Substack Shawn's Substack Nooks' Instagram Page Nooks' Events Page

Music by Copcar Karaoke Art by Ned Bustard

*All book links connect you to our Bookshop.org site where our book shop will receive a generous portion of your purchase.

Maile and I talk about my recent viral poem, Please Use AI, and the overwhelming response it got. Also, why is AI flourishing?

Maile also explores a topic brought up in her recent Creatives Group: is Steven Pressfield's "Resistance" necessary to the flourishing of creativity?

Books We Read Recently

The War of Art by Steven Pressfield The Nine Moons of Han Yu and Luli by Karina Yan Glaser A Potion, a Powder, a Little Bit of Magic by Philip Stead The Names by Florence Knapp

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Order From Our Bookshop.org Page! Switch from Audible to Libro.fm and support Nooks! Upcoming Book Clubs at Nooks! Nooks' Substack Maile's Substack Shawn's Substack Nooks' Instagram Page Nooks' Events Page

Music by Copcar Karaoke Art by Ned Bustard

*All book links connect you to our Bookshop.org site where our book shop will receive a generous portion of your purchase.

We are invited to appear on a podcast with someone famous...and we had a blast. We also talk about how both of us have found our way back to writing, finally, two years after opening the bookshop. How can we make room for joyful creativity in our busy lives?

Join us over at Kate and Charlie Gibson's podcast, The Book Case!

Books We Read Recently

Where'd You Go, Bernedette? by Maria Semple John of John by Douglas Stuart The Names by Florence Knapp Buckeye by Patrick Ryan Margo's Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe History of the Rain by Niall Williams

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Order From Our Bookshop.org Page! Switch from Audible to Libro.fm and support Nooks! Upcoming Book Clubs at Nooks! Nooks' Substack Maile's Substack Shawn's Substack Nooks' Instagram Page Nooks' Events Page

Music by Copcar Karaoke Art by Ned Bustard

*All book links connect you to our Bookshop.org site where our book shop will receive a generous portion of your purchase.

Our kids are hitting all the big life highlights these days. In the meantime, we talk about some of our favorite recent reads and what common thing about them is about them that has us so entertained...as readers AND as writers.

Books We Read Recently

The Names by Florence Knapp John of John by Douglas Stuart Difficult Loves by Italo Calvina Buckeye by Patrick Ryan Heart Be At Peace by Donal Ryan History of the Rain by Niall Williams Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt 84, Charing Cross by Helene Hanff

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Order From Our Bookshop.org Page! Switch from Audible to Libro.fm and support Nooks! Upcoming Book Clubs at Nooks! Nooks' Substack Maile's Substack Shawn's Substack Nooks' Instagram Page Nooks' Events Page

Music by Copcar Karaoke Art by Ned Bustard

*All book links connect you to our Bookshop.org site where our book shop will receive a generous portion of your purchase.

Today we're talking about the inspiring nature of human-created art and beauty. What is the value in it, apart from the end product? And what do we rob ourselves of when we lean on AI in our creative ventures?

Books We Read Recently

Old Soul by Susan Barker

Connect with us!

Order From Our Bookshop.org Page! Switch from Audible to Libro.fm and support Nooks! Upcoming Book Clubs at Nooks! Nooks' Substack Maile's Substack Shawn's Substack Nooks' Instagram Page Nooks' Events Page

Music by Copcar Karaoke Art by Ned Bustard

*All book links connect you to our Bookshop.org site where our book shop will receive a generous portion of your purchase.

We went to Italy! Nooks is busier than ever! And thoughts on an economy that isn's solely financial...how can we run a bookshop where finances are obviously important but where relationships don't become transactional?

Books Mentioned:

Beloved by Toni Morrison The Enchanted April by Elizabeth von Arnim Difficult Loves by Italo Calvino Art Work by Sally Mann Dear Writer by Maggie Smith The Creative Act by Rick Rubin Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby van Pelt Tom's Crossing by Mark Danielewski (still) House of Leaves by Mark Danielewski Whalefall by Daniel Kraus Angel Down by Daniel Kraus

Connect with us!

Order From Our Bookshop.org Page! Switch from Audible to Libro.fm and support Nooks! Upcoming Book Clubs at Nooks! Nooks' Substack Maile's Substack Shawn's Substack Nooks' Instagram Page Nooks' Events Page

Music by Copcar Karaoke Art by Ned Bustard

*All book links connect you to our Bookshop.org site where our book shop will receive a generous portion of your purchase.