bookshop

It’s just over six months since Tills and Company arrived in Portobello High Street. It’s more than just a second-hand bookshop, but a place where you can meet friends over a coffee or spend time reading or quietly meditating. It’s taken a while to reach the management for an interview to find out more about this business – but in this episode, I finally met up with Joshua McNamara and Amanda Dever.

This episode is a get-to-know-us chat trio edition!  Joining me on the couch is Cindy Burnett from the Thoughts from a Page Podcast and Amy Allen Clark, who runs the momadvice.com blog and the Book Gang Podcast.  In this episode, you'll get to know us more, from childhood reading experiences to our present-day relationship with books and reading, how we started sharing content online, and much more.  You can also expect some book recommendations, books we're looking forward to reading, and what you can expect from us in the year ahead.  This episode is truly a celebration of our love for books, and it will have you reflecting on your reading journeys, too.
- Cindy Burnett is the host of the Thoughts from a Page Podcast
- Amy Allen Clark is the host of the Book Gang Podcast
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THE BIBLIOLIFESTYLE 2024 SPRING READING GUIDE
Spring into reading this season!  Download your free copy of The 2024 Spring Reading Guide when you visit springreadingguide.com.  This year's guide has twenty-one books organized across six categories, plus fun recipes, spring activities, lifestyle tips, and more.   So download your free copy and discover your next favorite book!

Today I have the honor of talking with John Craig, master composter and founder and executive director of Hart’s Worm Farm. Join us as we talk about worms, composting, and the metaphysical. 

Stepping foot into the Hills & Hamlets Bookshop is like taking in a deep, calming breath. The atmosphere is warm and cozy and the shopkeepers couldn’t be friendlier or more knowledgeable. And even though the shop itself is on the smaller side, it’s packed to the brim with books from every genre you can think of including children's books, fantasy, art & architecture, urban planning, cookbooks - and even some rare & vintage finds for collectors. It’s truly something you can’t miss on your next visit. 

In this episode, Monica and Steve chat with Hills & Hamlets owner Josh Niesse about getting started in the bookselling business, opening a second location here in Serenbe, and why bookshops are a great ‘indicator species’ for the health of a community. 

Show Notes

• Hills & Hamlets Bookshop
• Underground Books
• Support Josh on Bookshop
• Libro.fm
• Chatt Hills Gallery
• Paige Crutcher 
• Home Therapy: Interior Design for Increasing Happiness, Boosting Happiness, and Creating Calm by Anita Yokota

Key Words: Book Store, Bookshop, Bookstore, Library, Literature, Reading, Bookworm, Serenbe, Community, Book Launch, Author, Nature, Rare Books, Vintage Books, Retail 

Today I have the honor and pleasure of talking with Monica Glicken, Executive Director at the Public Law Center, a community legal aid organization providing free legal services to Orange County’s vulnerable and low-income communities. Join me as I talk with Monica about searching, honesty, and building true confidence. 

Today I have the honor of speaking to Tustin Mayor pro-tempore Letitia Clark. In 2021, Clark was nominated to be the city's new mayor, making her the first black female mayor of Tustin. She has received many awards for her advocacy work on behalf of women. Clark is a mom of three, a dedicated community leader, and a published author of a children's book - "Mommy is the Mayor" - and she has another book on the way titled "Baby's Room to the Board Room." You can purchase a copy at the Arvida Book Co. in Tustin. 

Today I have the honor of speaking to Tustin Mayor pro-tempore Letitia Clark. In 2021, Clark was nominated to be the city's new mayor, making her the first black female mayor of Tustin. She has received many awards for her advocacy work on behalf of women. Clark is a mom of three, a dedicated community leader, and a published author of a children's book - "Mommy is the Mayor" - and she has another book on the way titled "Baby's Room to the Board Room." You can purchase a copy at the Arvida Book Co. in Tustin. 

Join me on my very first podcast as I interview Sam Robertson, owner of Arvida Book Co., an independent bookstore in Old Town Tustin, and we discuss books, life and the future of bookstores.

Ето го епизод 19! Извадихме страшен късмет със страшни гости по страшна тема: не-пип-че-бум-чe-пляс а.к.а литературната критика в нашата мила територия. Каква е задачата на критиката, какви трябва да са литературните критици, защо няма добра текуща критика, защо никой не смее да скастри българските автори и защо издателите не ги е грижа за критиците, какво мислят професионалистите за любителската критика и защо като цяло литературата ни е в унес? По всички тези въпроси си говорим откровено с Олга Николова и Митко Новков. Епизодът е по-дълъг от обикновено, но разговорът си струва всяка минута.

В нашата част: Мишо за пореден път успешно се е сборил с адски дебела, но за сметка на това адски завладяваща книга, посветена на края на Руската империя, а Вил има вземане-даване с една от първите български анархистки, големия и непрежалим Дейвид Фостър Уолъс и човеколюбивия Дани Радичков. В „Пет минути поезия, че да не ви стане лошо“ четем стихотворение на Марк Странд (вижте го по-долу в бележките).

ВАЖНО! 10/42: Отворено писмо от преводачи на художествена литература Прочете и разпространете! 

Важна бележка: Един месец след излизането на писмото единствените пичовски издателства, изказали открита подкрепа за спасяване на преводаческата професия, са „Лист“, „Жанет-45“, „Фама“ и „Точица“. Благодарим им <3

Някои от книгите и статиите, които споменаваме:

• „Империята трябва да умре“ от Михаил Зигар в превод на Здравка Петрова, изд. „Жанет-45“
• „Спомени от лагерите“ от Цветана Джерманова, изд. „Фараго“
• Brief Interviews with Hideous Men от Дейвид Фостър Уолъс
• Статия за Дейвид Фостър Уолъс в Rolling Stone
• „Навалица! Или 25 часа в град София“ от Йордан Д. Радичков, изд. „Жанет-45“
• „Частица от бурята“ от Марк Странд в превод на Катя Митова и Кристин Димитрова, изд. „Факел експрес“
• „Взаимносъдържания вещех: есета“ от Олга Николова, изд. „Сдружение „ПЕАН“
• The Pound Era от Хю Кенър
• Gnomon: Essays in Contemporary Literature от Хю Кенър
• „Въображението на знака“ от Ролан Барт в превод на Надя Дионисиева и Галина Меламед, изд. „Народна култура“
• „БАРТвежи“ от Митко Новков, изд. „Литературен вестник“
• „Професорско каре“ от Цочо Бояджиев, Калин Янакиев, Георги Каприев и Владимир Градев, изд. „Фоданция „Комунитас“
• Пример за добра рецензия: „Витгенщайн“ от Гай Давенпорт 
• „Цивилизации“ от Лоран Бине в превод на Владимир Сунгарски, изд. „Парадокс“
• Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert /translated by Lydia Davis/
• „Шестоднев“ от Йоан Екзарх, изд. „Наука и изкуство“
• „Животът - спомен за сън. Литературна анкета с Владимир Левчев“ от Боряна Владимирова, изд. „Издателски център „Боян Пенев“
• „Игра без финал“ от Георги Б. Геров, изд. „Жанет-45“
• „Империя“ от Кристиан Крахт в превод на Любомир Илиев, изд. „Лист“
• „На опера в стара София“ от Розалия Бикс в превод на Божан Тодоров, изд. „Проф. Марин Дринов“ и „Св. Климент Охридски“
• „Диалози“ от Ивайло „Noisy“ Цветков, изд. „Книгомания“
• „Дневник на чумата“ от Гонсало М. Тавареш в превод на Даринка Кирчева, изд. „Ерго“

Казваме по някоя дума и за Нортръп Фрай, Бернар Пиво, Марсел Райх-Раницки, Цветан Стоянов, Кирил Кръстев, Сирак Скитник, Георги Каприев, Иван Паспаланов, Елена Алексиева, Овидий и Конфуций.

Нещo, коeто си заслужава:

Дигитален литературен часовник

И стихотворението на Марк Странд в превод на Катя Митова:

Ядене на поезия

От крайчетата на устата ми тече мастило.

Няма по-щастлив от мен.

Аз ям поезия.

Библиотекарката не вярва на очите си.

Пристъпва с тъжен поглед и

крие ръцете си в роклята.

Стиховете са изядени.

Светлината помътнява.

По стълбите откъм мазето се качват кучета.

Идат оцъклени,

русоноги като огън от сухи съчки.

Библиотекарката, горката, ридае. Тропа с крака.

Нищо не разбира.

Когато падам на колене и близвам ръката ѝ,

тя изпищява. 

Аз съм нов човек.

Изръмжавам срещу нея, лая.

Лудувам радостно из книжната тъма.

Приемаме впечатления и препоръки на chetenemuemaikata@gmail.com

*Музиката в епизода е Kool Kats на Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Ползваме я спрямо ей този лиценз: Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

Join us for a happy hour chat with Kerri Maher as we talk about Paris, bookshops and books!

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Kerri: Water
Lori: Emergen C: Antioxidant, B Vitamin and Electrolyte Drink Packet - Lori mixes it with a half cup of warm water for an afternoon treat. 
Eliza: LaCroix Seltzer Water

What Kerri is reading this week:

The Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

Kerri's book:

The Paris Bookseller

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Andy Hunter founded Bookshop.org with a mission to disrupt Amazon’s book sales and put them back into the hands of bookstores. 

He sees his brand to be the MC and hands the mike over to the people who sell and love books. A mesmerizing uphill battle that you can witness him slowly winning by means of passion, dedication, and shared values between bookshop.org, physical bookstores, and last but not least book buyers that care about more than the lure of next-day shipping.

As an author, it was wonderful to have Andy on the show, but also as a brand-builder since there is a lot to be learned from how he and his team have created a disruptive and beloved brand in just two years. 

**Who You will Hear**

Guest: Sherri Aldis (Chief of United Nations Publications, Department of Global Communications)

Co-host: Luna Tang (Cloud Service Delivery Manager at Klopotek)

Co-host: Dwayne Parris (Senior Consultant at Klopotek)

In the 12th episode of Klopotek Publishing Radio, Luna and Dwayne talk to Sherri Aldis, Chief of United Nations Publications, about Sustainability, and how publishers and individuals can contribute to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Sherri starts the conversation by sharing her international life journey and publishing experience, then reflects on the contributions that the entire publishing industry has made in achieving the SDGs. She also explains fundamental concepts, opportunities, and specific actions that publishers and individuals should know and follow to ensure a more sustainable future for all. 

Additionally, she deeply analyzes the close relationship between the entire publishing industry supply chain and sustainability, and calls on publishers and everyone to think more about how and what to publish, how to improve the accessibility of content, what we can read to learn more, and how to change our daily habits to make them more sustainable. 

For more information about the SDGs, please visit the UN website for the 17 Goals to Transform Our World and the UN-iLibrary. You are also welcome to read further on climate change in preparation for COP26, or the SDG Publishers Compact, and follow @unpublications on social media.

Tell us what is going on with your publishing projects or business on Twitter ( @Klopotek_AG), LinkedIn, or email us at podcast@klopotek.com.  For more information about the Klopotek software solution, please write to info@klopotek.com, or register to receive emails from us on technology innovations & events from Klopotek.

Since Evie Wyld was first published, her writing has been celebrated for its fine observations, and way of pinning down emotional nuance. Her first novel, After the Fire, A Still Small Voice, won the John Llewellyn Rhys Prize and a Betty Trask Award and Evie was listed as one of Granta’s Best Young British Novelists. Her second novel, All the Birds Singing, won the Miles Franklin Award, the Encore Award, the Jerwood Fiction Uncovered Prize, and was longlisted for the Stella Prize. Then with her third novel The Bass Rock she won the Stella Prize. It weaves together the lives of three women across different periods of time and explores male violence, in different guises. But Evie doesn’t just explore male violence, she gets in deep, and leaves you reeling from the cumulative impact of this age-old misogyny. It’s one of the most unsettling and artfully written novels of recent times. Evie’s also written a graphic novel with illustrator Joe Sumner called Everything Is Teeth, and she co-runs Review, an indie bookshop in Peckham London.

Intro: Bookshop Rocks! Bookshop is an Amazon-alternative that supports indie bookstores, and we encourage everyone to shop here: Newtonville Books Bookshop

Spring and All by William Carlos Williams

And Then It’s Spring by Julie Fogliano and Erin E. Stead

Books that Came out During the Pandemic and Are Now in Paperback

Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid

Run Me to Earth by Paul Yoon

Deacon King Kong by James McBride

The Mountains Sing by Nguyen Phan Que Mai

Mary’s List of Every Book She Reads This Year 

In the News

Reading books about social justice is not going to change the world, but it can help us get on the same page. Check out our Black History Month suggestions:

Caste by Isabel Wilkerson

The Prophets by Robert Jones Jr.

Ida B. The Queen: The Extraordinary Life and Legacy of Ida B. Wells by Michelle Duster

Mighty Justice (Young Readers’ Edition): The Untold Story of Civil Rights Trailblazer Dovey Johnson Roundtree by Katie McCabe, adapted by Jabari Asim

Four Hundred Souls: A Community History of African America, 1619-2019 ed. by Ibram X. Kendi and Keisha N. Blain

In the Community

Mary talks with ten-year old Oola Breen-Ryan about the non-profit program she started by creating book boxes for children in need, called Reading Treasury – Spreading Love and Books

Support Reading Treasury by purchasing books to donate to the project here.

If you’d like to browse Oola’s suggested Reading Treasury titles for personal purchase, click here.

Supergood Suggestions

Purchase book boxes for shipping or curbside pickup (after April 24th) including special book boxes for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Graduation, Summer Reading, and more from our square site: Home | Newtonville Books (square.site)

And our Supergood Selections, books chosen monthly that we are extra passionate about: Supergood March Selections | Newtonville Books (square.site)

The Committed by Viet Thanh Nguyen

World of Wonders: In Praise of Fireflies, Whale Sharks, and Other Astonishments by Aimee Nezhukumatathil

Mystery Book and Goodie Bag Mystery Book and Goodie Bag | Newtonville Books (square.site)

It’s Roald Dahl Day, and Ian and Amanda are celebrating in the Grove Bookshop in Ilkley, with manager Mike Sansbury. Amanda shows off her vintage book collection, Ian explains why he spends so much time in the loo, and Mike tells us which Charlie and the Chocolate Factory film is the best.

Links

• 1970s cover for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory as owned by Amanda.
• Episode of Jackanory from 1974 featuring Kenneth Williams
• Find The Grove Bookshop on the web, and like and follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

A widowed woman wants to open a bookshop in a sleepy English village, but faces opposition. Ashley & Matt review this surprisingly simple film. 

Ken Sanders of Ken Sanders Rare Books talks about running a counterculture bookshop and why, decades after opening, its future is uncertain. 

You can find out more about “In the Telling” at lizzylizzyliz.com

Theme music by Gordon Vetas

Episode extra: Ken Sanders recommends his favorite local writers, poets and musicians.