10 episodes
Paper Defiance Alexandra Pierce
-
- Arts
Alex chats to the owners of indie bookshops about how they got into the trade, what's changed since they did so, and what they love about their shops.
-
The end
I’ve decided to put paper defiance on indefinite hiatus. I've had some life going on which is why I haven’t recorded and posted an interview since I talked to Stefen. I decided to give it a break and see how I was feeling about the podcast when all of that was dealt with. I’ve loved … Continue reading The end →
-
Stefen’s Books, Perth
Stefen runs Stefen's Books in Perth, Western Australia. With a focus on genre books, it's a wonderful place - and Stefen is a passionate bookseller (you need to be passionate about dusting bookshelves to be one...). (On Facebook, Twitter, Insta.) Thanks for listening to this episode. If you enjoyed this episode, consider leaving a rating … Continue reading Stefen’s Books, Perth →
-
Voce Books, Birmingham
Voce Books in Birmingham, UK, is run by Clive and Maria. It's focused on books published on independent presses, is tiny, and punches well above its weight. It's also very new! (And they're on Insta, and Twitter.)
-
Shaqueal runs Our Watts Bookshop
In this episode I interview Shaqueal Atkins of Our Watts Bookshop in Watts, Los Angeles. She's opening her bricks&mortar bookshop in just a couple of months! Thanks for listening to this thirteenth episode. If you enjoyed this episode, consider leaving a rating or a review, or just tell someone else about it! You can find … Continue reading Shaqueal runs Our Watts Bookshop →
-
Sue is the CEO of Clunes Booktown
In this interview, I'm doing something a bit different: talking to the CEO of Clunes Booktown. Thanks for listening to this twelfth episode. If you’re listening to this before March 25, you’ve still got time to get tickets and get to the festival! Personally I am super excited to see Sheila Fitzpatrick live. So, if … Continue reading Sue is the CEO of Clunes Booktown →
-
Jeannine runs Harriett’s and Ida’s Bookshops
In this episode I talk to Jeannine A. Cook, who is responsible for Harriett's Bookshop and Ida's Bookshop. (I get a bit starstruck, so forgive some giddiness...). Thanks for listening to this eleventh episode. And if you think I’m not amused and bemused by talking to someone who has also featured on Oprah and in … Continue reading Jeannine runs Harriett’s and Ida’s Bookshops →