Bubbles and Books

Dog•Eared Books
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A podcast about two of the best things in life: books and champagne. Hosted by Ellyn Grimm and Amanda Lepper, co-owners of Dog-Eared Books in Ames, Iowa.

  1. JAN 13

    Winter/Spring Books We Can’t Wait to Read

    We've turned the page into a new year, and we're looking ahead to a few books we are excited about this year. This list is unbeatable in our opinions. Discussing books that are coming out between now and June of this year. Listen along, and don't forget if you pre-order with us you'll receive 10% off your order.  Ellyn's Currently Reading | Why Fascists Fear Teachers by Randi Weingarten, The Typewriter and the Guillotine by Mark Braude & Night Theater by Vikram Paralkar Amanda's Currently Reading | Rainbow Valley by L.M. Montgomery, Beth is Dead by Katie Bernet, & We the Women by Norah O'Donnell Show Notes: Sorry, Rachel couldn't find the margarita recipe. Books Amanda and Ellyn are looking forward to: Half His Age by Jennette McCurdy - Jan. 20 Whidbey by T Kira Madden - Mar. 10 Everyone in this Bank is a Thief by Benjamin Stevenson - Mar. 17 The Keeper by Tana French - Mar. 31 American Fantasy by Emma Straub - April 7 Dear Monica Lewinsky by Julia Langbein - April 14 Go Gentle by Maria Semple - April 14 How to Cheat Your Own Death by Kristen Perrin- April 28 Canon by Paige Lewis - May 19 Whistler by Ann Patchett – June 2 ______________________________________________________________________ Make sure to subscribe and rate the Bubbles & Books Podcast. And don't forget to share it with your friends. Follow us on Instagram: @bubblesandbookspodcast Follow Dog-Eared Books on Instagram: @dogearedbooksames Shop Dog-Eared Books and pick up your books in store or have shipped HERE. Interested in audiobooks? Listen while supporting Dog-Eared Books HERE. Interested in e-books? Listen while supporting Dog-Eared Books HERE. Learn more about a Dog-Eared Books book subscription HERE. Visit us! www.dogearedbooksames.com

    1h 10m

  2. JAN 6

    Walking Crotch Forward with Denise Williams, Julie Murphy, and Sierra Simone

    We're joined today by romance favorites Denise Williams, Julie Murphy, and Sierra Simone! We're talking about their upcoming romance novels, the strength of the romance community, how romance authors show up for fellow romance authors, and so much more. Listen, enjoy, and don't forget to pre-order The Re-Do List by Denise Williams and The Fundamentals of Being a Good Girl by Julie Murphy & Sierra Simone.  Don't miss seeing Denise, Julie, and Sierra in person at Prairie Moon Winery on Tuesday, January 27, at 7 PM to celebrate the release of The Re-Do List by Denise Williams! Tickets available now. Get yours HERE Ellyn's Currently Reading | The Cove by LJ Ross Katie's Currently Reading | Rein Me In by Kayla Grosse & The Long Game by Rachel Reid Denise Williams' Currently Reading | The Fundamentals of Being a Good Girl by Julie Murphy & Sierra Simone, Love and Sportsball by Meka James, Only on Gameday by Kristen Callihan & The Percy Jackson Series by Rick Riordan Sierra Simone's Currently Reading | Son of the Morning by Akwaeke Emezi Julie Murphy's Currently Reading | The Long Game by Rachel Reid ______________________________________________________________________ Make sure to subscribe and rate the Bubbles & Books Podcast. And don't forget to share it with your friends. Follow us on Instagram: @bubblesandbookspodcast Follow Dog-Eared Books on Instagram: @dogearedbooksames Shop Dog-Eared Books and pick up your books in store or have shipped HERE. Interested in audiobooks? Listen while supporting Dog-Eared Books HERE. Interested in e-books? Listen while supporting Dog-Eared Books HERE. Learn more about a Dog-Eared Books book subscription HERE. Visit us! www.dogearedbooksames.com

    1h 19m

  3. 12/23/2025

    Reading Goals

    2025 is coming to a close, and we're reflecting on our reading goals for the year. We're looking at what we set out to accomplish, what we actually achieved, and how we each approach goal-setting in our reading lives. Members of the Dog-Eared team shared what goal-setting looks like for them, how they measure their reading successes, and what matters most when it comes to making reading a meaningful part of their year. Ellyn's Currently Reading | American Werewolves by Emily Jane & Evil Genius by Claire Oshetsky Amanda's Currently Reading | Anne of Green Gables by L M Montgomery & Theo of Golden by Allen Levi ______________________________________________________________________ Make sure to subscribe and rate the Bubbles & Books Podcast. And don't forget to share it with your friends. Follow us on Instagram: @bubblesandbookspodcast Follow Dog-Eared Books on Instagram: @dogearedbooksames Shop Dog-Eared Books and pick up your books in store or have shipped HERE. Interested in audiobooks? Listen while supporting Dog-Eared Books HERE. Interested in e-books? Listen while supporting Dog-Eared Books HERE. Learn more about a Dog-Eared Books book subscription HERE. Visit us! www.dogearedbooksames.com

    1h 6m

  4. 12/16/2025

    Bookstore Wrapped 2025

    By now, many of us have seen our Spotify Wrapped... but now it's time for the bookish edition. In today's episode, we're diving into a year's work of bookstore data to reveal our most-read genres, best-sellers, biggest surprises, and interesting trends. It's our official Bookstore Wrapped. Listen along, and let us know if anything of these stats surprised you! Plus, listen to see what our #1 selling book of 2025 is. Hint: This author has an event with us in January 2026! Ellyn's Currently Reading | Imposter by LJ Ross Amanda's Currently Reading | Invasive Species by Ellery Adams ______________________________________________________________________ Make sure to subscribe and rate the Bubbles & Books Podcast. And don't forget to share it with your friends. Follow us on Instagram: @bubblesandbookspodcast Follow Dog-Eared Books on Instagram: @dogearedbooksames Shop Dog-Eared Books and pick up your books in store or have shipped HERE. Interested in audiobooks? Listen while supporting Dog-Eared Books HERE. Interested in e-books? Listen while supporting Dog-Eared Books HERE. Learn more about a Dog-Eared Books book subscription HERE. Visit us! www.dogearedbooksames.com

    1h 22m

  5. 12/09/2025

    Poppin' Off with Gareth & Louise Ward

    When Amanda traveled to Australia earlier this year, she was introduced to her new favorite mystery series. As soon as she came home she handed her copy to Ellyn and said that we had to carry "The Bookshop Detectives" at Dog-Eared Books. We are so lucky to be joined on today's episode of Bubbles & Books by the authors and fellow indie bookstore owners Gareth and Louise Ward. Trust us, you're going to want to start on this delightful new series. SHOW NOTES: Follow Wardini Books on Instagram: @wardinibooks Order The Bookshop Detectives Dead Girl Gone from Dog-Eared Books: HERE ______________________________________________________________________ Make sure to subscribe and rate the Bubbles & Books Podcast. And don't forget to share it with your friends. Follow us on Instagram: @bubblesandbookspodcast Follow Dog-Eared Books on Instagram: @dogearedbooksames Shop Dog-Eared Books and pick up your books in store or have shipped HERE. Interested in audiobooks? Listen while supporting Dog-Eared Books HERE. Interested in e-books? Listen while supporting Dog-Eared Books HERE. Learn more about a Dog-Eared Books book subscription HERE. Visit us! www.dogearedbooksames.com

    1h 5m

  6. 12/02/2025

    Poppin' Off with Lovell Holder

    Today’s Poppin' Off episode of Bubbles & Books is an absolute delight and reminds us why we love what we do. We are beyond thrilled to welcome debut author Lovell Holder, who joins us to chat about his thoroughly entertaining new novel, The Book of Luke. Whether you're a reality TV addict or not, you're going to be swept away by this bingeworthy book and its main character, Luke. And after listening to this podcast, we think you're going to love the author as much as we do. This episode if full of the best reality TV gossip, Iowa connections, and a discussion that reminds you how magical it is to discover a really good book. Lovell Holder is an accomplished filmmaker and producer and we're sure a soon-to-be best-selling author. We also hope he's our new best friend. The Book of Luke releases today, and you can snag a signed edition at Dog-Eared Books online or in-store, or you can listen to the audiobook on Libro.fm! SHOW NOTES: Follow Lovell on Instagram: @lovell.holder Order The Book of Luke from Dog-Eared Books: HERE Listen to The Book of Luke on Libro.FM: HERE Read the e-book of The Book of Luke on Bookshop.org: HERE ______________________________________________________________________ Make sure to subscribe and rate the Bubbles & Books Podcast. And don't forget to share it with your friends. Follow us on Instagram: @bubblesandbookspodcast Follow Dog-Eared Books on Instagram: @dogearedbooksames Shop Dog-Eared Books and pick up your books in store or have shipped HERE. Interested in audiobooks? Listen while supporting Dog-Eared Books HERE. Interested in e-books? Listen while supporting Dog-Eared Books HERE. Learn more about a Dog-Eared Books book subscription HERE. Visit us! www.dogearedbooksames.com

    1h 43m

  7. 11/25/2025

    We're Excited For Small Business Saturday

    Small Business Saturday is the perfect time to show love to our local businesses on Main Street and in our community. In today's episode we're highlighting a few new and familiar voices from Downtown Ames. We hope you'll stop by and shop all of these wonderful stores, as well as the many others that make Downtown Ames such a special place to visit, this holiday season. SHOW NOTES: Browse the Dog-Eared Books 2025 Holiday Gift Guide HERE. ______________________________________________________________________ Make sure to subscribe and rate the Bubbles & Books Podcast. And don't forget to share it with your friends. Follow us on Instagram: @bubblesandbookspodcast Follow Dog-Eared Books on Instagram: @dogearedbooksames Shop Dog-Eared Books and pick up your books in store or have shipped HERE. Interested in audiobooks? Listen while supporting Dog-Eared Books HERE. Interested in e-books? Listen while supporting Dog-Eared Books HERE. Learn more about a Dog-Eared Books book subscription HERE. Visit us! www.dogearedbooksames.com

    1h 1m

  8. 11/18/2025

    Bookseller 2025 Favorites

    We recently launched our holiday gift guide, and we're going through the books our booksellers submitted as their favorite reads of 2025. Each bookseller sent in a short clip about why they loved their pick, and the mix of genres amongst everyone is fantastic. We know there is something for everyone, and we hope you enjoy listening. Don't forget to browse our Holiday Gift Guide and find something perfect for yourself or someone in your life.  SHOW NOTES: Browse the Dog-Eared Books 2025 Holiday Gift Guide HERE. ______________________________________________________________________ Make sure to subscribe and rate the Bubbles & Books Podcast. And don't forget to share it with your friends. Follow us on Instagram: @bubblesandbookspodcast Follow Dog-Eared Books on Instagram: @dogearedbooksames Shop Dog-Eared Books and pick up your books in store or have shipped HERE. Interested in audiobooks? Listen while supporting Dog-Eared Books HERE. Interested in e-books? Listen while supporting Dog-Eared Books HERE. Learn more about a Dog-Eared Books book subscription HERE. Visit us! www.dogearedbooksames.com

    1h 9m
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A podcast about two of the best things in life: books and champagne. Hosted by Ellyn Grimm and Amanda Lepper, co-owners of Dog-Eared Books in Ames, Iowa.

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  • Creator
    Dog•Eared Books
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    169
  • Rating
    Explicit
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