All Books Aloud
How is working in a bookstore like playing a video game? Interview with the bookseller and events manager at Fireside Books
12 Mar 2025
Send us a textHave you ever wondered what it would be like to work in a bookstore? According to Rebecca, bookseller and events manager at the independent bookstore Fireside Books, who we interview for this episode, it's a lot like playing a video game! Join us to find out what she means by this, and also hear her talk about so many other interesting parts of her job, including how her work affects her reading, what it's like managing a book club, how her store and other indies are dealing with AI, and the things she wishes everyone knew about indie bookstores.(Side note: can someone actually develop a video game where we can play working in a bookstore?!)-----------------------Books we're reading in this episode: Land of Milk and Honey by C. Pam ZhangThe Astrology House by Carinn JadeA Lady's Guide to Scandal by Sophie IrwinJane Eyre by Charlotte BronteThe Giver of Stars by Jojo MoyesWe All Live Here by Jojo Moyes Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros----------------------- Rebecca's book recommendations about indie bookstores:How to Resist Amazon and Why by Danny CaineHow to Protect Bookstores and Why: The Present and Future of Bookselling by Danny Caine Find out more about Fireside Books: https://www.goodbooksbadcoffee.com/Psst! The Folium Diary has something it wants to tell you - please come a little closer...YOU can change the world - you do it every day. Let's change it for the better, together.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show----------------------- Intro and outro music: "The Chase," by Aves. Do you have thoughts, questions, or ideas for future episodes? Email us at [email protected]. And if you want to learn more about the podcast, visit our website at allbooksaloudpod.com.If you liked this episode, please consider leaving us a review to help us reach more listeners.And if you'd like to see more bookish content from Martha & Elizabeth, follow us on Instagram and TikTok @allbooksaloudpod.Read on!
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