The Bookish Life

This week, Sara dissects the ins-and-outs of book club meetings. Don't fret, there is something for everyone. Thanks to all of our Instagram friends who answered our poll questions. If you are interested in finding a book club and are in the Fort Smith area, come see us! We'll get you plugged in. Sara also talked about Isabel Wilkerson's Caste. Get your copy in the shop, online, or listen here!

Phil and Sara are back, and even though Phil told us he wasn't only going to read Shelby Foote's Civil War Narrative, he has been sucked in by Foote's wit and flowery language. So we talked a bit about that, as well as Tommy Orange's Wandering Stars and Michael Harriot's Black AF History. You can also listen to all of the books we talk about here! Lastly, you can go here and see a playlist of book we discuss on the podcast.

We're trying something a little different this week with a new segment we're calling "Bookish Bedtime Chat". Join Sara and Matthew (and their pets) as they discuss James by Percival Everett and Burn Book by Kara Swisher, all from the comfort of their bed. Listen Here Purchase Here

This month, Sara and Phil talk about what they're reading. Snag any of these titles at Bookish, online or listen with librofm.com. Come and Get It by Kiley Reid The Darkness Manifesto: On Light Pollution, Night Ecology, and the Ancient Rhythms That Sustain Life by Johan Eklöf (Author)  Elizabeth Denoma (Translator) Letting in Air and Light by Teresa Tumminello Brader (Author)

Phil and I are good at reading books, we're not great at recording podcasts regularly. But we're finally back! It's 2024 and we're off to a great start. Check out what we've been reading and what we're excited about. You can find books in the shop, at Bookshop.org, or listen on Librofm!

In this throwback, we discuss Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus and a few other great books. Enjoy! Find all the books we discuss here!

First of all, apologies for the late episode. Sara's family had quite a bit going on this month, so editing was placed on the back burner. Nonetheless, this month's book club episode was a fun conversation. Phil and Sara discussed Dederer's book that sprung from an article published in The Paris Review shortly after the exposure of Harvey Weinstein. We clearly had a lot to say. If you have thoughts or questions, please send us an email: [email protected] You can grab your copy of Monsters: A Fan's Dilemma in the shop, online here, or via audio here!

Phil and Sara talked about what they read in August. You can find those in the shop, or online. If audiobooks are you jam, check out our Bookish Life list on Librofm!

Emily and Sara talk answer a few questions about what it's like to work in a bookstore. We cover ordering for the shop as well as ordering through our website using Bookshop.org. PreOrders are a vital part of the bookselling world, so we touch on that a bit, too! Send any questions you might have for Sara, Emily, or Phil to [email protected]

As the summer winds down, Phil and Sara take a look at what they read in July. You can purchase Sara's picks in the shop - just ask for the podcast bundle. Or you can shop online here or snag the audiobook version here! Happy Reading!