Bookshop Stories
Tom IdleBookshop Stories shines a light on the people, businesses, and future of independent bookshops. In each episode, we speak to people who run bookshops around the world about the reality of the business, the role their shops play in their communities, and what the future of bookselling actually looks like. If you love books and bookshops, this is the podcast for you (there's plenty of chat about boo... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 15 | Founded | 3 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BooksArts | |||
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In early-1980s Belfast, a young couple opened a shop selling art books, Scandinavian design, bespoke furniture and cappuccinos. They called it Phlox. Decades later, their daughter brought the name back to life in East London.
In this episode of Book... more
Richard Drake and Melanie Greenwood never planned to become booksellers. Richard was a maths and PE teacher, Mel worked in environmental policy, and Drake The Bookshop began after a visit to a bookshop café in Penrith planted an idea that refused to ... more
Romance is booming, and a string of romance-only bookshops are opening across the UK. But is this the beginning of a lasting change in bookselling – or are we watching a bubble form?
For Episode 12 of Bookshop Stories, Tom meets Cassie Simmons, foun... more
Shaun Bythell never particularly wanted a career. After graduating with a law degree, he deliberately avoided anything resembling one, spending his twenties working on gas pipelines, planting trees, building dry-stone walls and taking temporary jobs.... more
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Apple Podcasts | #39 |  United Kingdom/Arts/Books |
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Apple Podcasts | #177 |  Germany/Arts/Books |
Apple Podcasts | #199 |  Australia/Arts/Books |
Apple Podcasts | #137 |  Norway/Arts/Books |
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bookshop Stories
What is Bookshop Stories about and what kind of topics does it cover?
This show consistently centers on independent bookshops, their owners, and the communities they serve. Episodes profile shop founders and operators who transform spaces into community hubs through events, collaborations, and storytelling, often balancing resilience with entrepreneurship. Notable throughlines include long-running family and partner collaborations, navigating economic pressures, and evolving storefronts to remain relevant and welcoming. Listeners can expect practical business insights for running indie bookshops, plus vivid, human-centered narratives about community-building, culture, and the reading ecosystem.
A standout trait across episodes is the emphasis on inclusivity, local partnerships, and the dual challenge of pres... more
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Bookshop Stories launched 3 months ago and published 15 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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What guests have appeared on Bookshop Stories?
Recent guests on Bookshop Stories include:
1. Aimée Madill
2. Melanie Greenwood
3. Richard Drake
4. Cassie Simmons
5. Shaun Bythell
6. Vicki Shenkin Kerr
7. Georgia Eckert
8. Cathy Hayward
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