We started with a book review… and ended up defending our entire bookstore.

In this episode, we’re talking about Starside by Alex Aster, romantasy reads, and what actually makes a four-star vs five-star book. Then things take a turn when a customer tells us they’ve never been into The Book Burrow because they thought we only sold romance.

We don’t.

We break down what we actually carry, why indie bookstores get misunderstood, and what it’s like building a bookstore from the ground up in Lebanon, Missouri. From book club picks to suggestion box chaos, this is a real look at bookstore life, the good and the frustrating.

Also included: weather whiplash, life chaos, random animal fears, and whatever else comes out of our mouths.

If you’ve ever judged a bookstore from the outside… this one’s for you.