Behind the Bookshelves
AbeBooksA podcast from AbeBooks. This series is dedicated to telling the stories behind books and the people who love them. We'll salute classic novels and famous authors, investigate long-forgotten books, and discuss publishing houses, libraries, bookshops, and anyone else with a bookish story to tell.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 158 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Categories | BooksArtsDesign | ||||
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Latest Episodes
We're joined by Dianne Jacob, a writing coach who specializes in food writing. Dianne tutors would-be writers on writing and publishing books, and also writing freelance articles, and blogging. Many of her students have signed publishing deals with m... more
We go Down Under to learn about koalas with Australian zoologist Danielle Clode, who has written a new book called Koala: A Natural History and an Uncertain Future. Koalas regularly appeared in Danielle’s backyard, but it was only when a bushfire cam... more
We're joined by Tom Ayling who works for Jonkers Rare Books in Henley on Thames, in the UK. Tom has uploaded hundreds of videos to TikTok about a wide variety of bookish subjects, from The Hobbit first edition to rare bibles, Shakespeare First Folios... more
Our Halloween episode. We're joined by Greg Melville, who is the author of a new book called Over My Dead Body: Unearthing the Hidden History of America’s Cemeteries. Greg has toured the United States, visiting notable historic cemeteries from Burial... more
Reviews
- Book Historia: Wonderful Interview!
What a fascinating interview with such a pleasant, articulate and very interesting guest. Allie Alvis has such a beautiful way of making the study of “old books” so much fun to learn about. I loved your questions and your interviewing style is so genuinely friendly and engaging. After this podcast, I am now a subscriber! Keep up the wonderful work...
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United States5 years ago - A book lover’s treat
I was thrilled when I discovered AbeBooks had their very own podcast station. From behind the scenes at a library to manuscript culture, I’m sure this will become my new go-to!
Apple Podcasts5BangtanSaurus
United Kingdom5 years ago - Interesting
I enjoy this podcast for the thoughtful questioning of interesting guests. Well done.
Apple Podcasts5Hoosier BookieUnited States6 years ago - Behind The Bookshelves
Lovely, gentle programme. It’s like meeting all the other people who might have shopped at 84 Charing Cross Road.
Apple Podcasts5GoooooogooooUnited Kingdom6 years ago - Love this Podcast
Great short podcast full of interesting stories that will interest all book lovers. Keep up the good work.
Apple Podcasts5KimtishaUnited States6 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #94 |  Italy/Arts/Books |
Apple Podcasts | #188 | Italy/Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #164 |  Finland/Arts/Books |
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