Bookstore Explorer
Matt BrowningJoin author and bookseller Matt Browning as he goes behind the shelves with booksellers, authors and other bookish folks to learn what makes independent bookshops such magical places.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 89 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ArtsBooksEntrepreneurshipBusiness | |||
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This week, we’re heading to Kilmarnock, Virginia, to talk with Lisa McLaughlin, the owner of The Bookshelf on Church.
Books We Talk About: Many Lives, Many Masters by Brian Weiss, The Summer We Ran by Audrey Ingram, Finlay Donovan Crosses the Line ... more
On this episode, Matt is joined by Aimee Chipman of Bluestocking Bookshop in Holland, Michigan. Books We Talk About: The works of Jacqueline Carey, Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan, and The World Gives Way by Marissa Levien
In this episode, Sisters Sarah Krammen and Rachel Rattenborg take us on a tour of their family-owned bookshop, Dragonfly Books in Decorah, Iowa.
Books We Talk About: Aftertaste by Daria Lavelle, Bog Queen by Anna North, Hound Triptych by Dani Janae... more
Today we head to Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, to talk with Margaret Magle, owner of OtherWords Books & More. Books We Talk About: Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman, Amish Vampires in Space by Kerry Nietz, and 1984 by George Orwell
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- Love this Podcast
Matt is a great host and he does well in selecting guests. I am glad he showcases bookshops in towns and not metropolitan areas. I love the questions he asks. This podcast inspires me to shop for books and to read. Good for listening or sleeping.
Apple Podcasts5Simul1689
United States2 months ago - Lovely
Lovely podcast. Great guests and topics. Interesting information about independent bookshops. We need more of this!
Apple Podcasts1lalaoxoxo
Canadaa year ago - Excellent Bookstore Podcast
This podcast is excellent and so is the host, Matt! He gives such fantastic insight into the variety of bookstores across the country and I really enjoy listening to every episode. Matt is a superb interviewer and truly asks all of the questions you’d want to ask bookstore owners. He does a great job leading these interesting interviews and makes them all flow really well.
Apple Podcasts5Audie4vbUnited States2 years ago - A great show for book lovers
This is a great way to visit bookstores around the country - what fan of reading doesn’t enjoy that? It’s fun to meet the assorted owners and learn more about the genesis of their business and the things they’re doing to draw in customers. Great job with the interviews about a topic near and dear to my heart!
Apple Podcasts5J RowseyUnited States4 years ago - Goldmine for aspiring bookseller
I adore this podcast. It captures all the magic of running a bookstore with tons of great questions about the nuts and bolts. I could listen all day and it’s hard to wait for a new episode to come out. Thank you for this great pod!
Apple Podcasts5mrs lisa mclaughlinUnited States4 years ago
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What is Bookstore Explorer about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Listeners can expect conversations with independent booksellers and bookstore entrepreneurs who share practical lessons on running community-focused shops. Episodes routinely explore inventory strategies, event programming, collaboration with local schools and authors, and creative revenue streams—from pop-ups and memberships to in-store experiences that turn bookshops into community hubs. Notable is the emphasis on real-world, hands-on operations and a strong belief in bookselling as a social enterprise, often illustrated with origin stories, space design choices, and partnerships that drive foot traffic and local impact.
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1. From the Front Porch
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4. NPR's Book of the Day
5. Happier with Gretchen Rubin
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Bookstore Explorer launched 4 years ago and published 89 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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Recent guests on Bookstore Explorer include:
1. Lisa McLaughlin
2. Aimee Chipman
3. Sarah Krammen
4. Rachel Rattenberg
5. Margaret Magle
6. Rae Gosling
7. Jesi Crawford
8. Kathleen Madden
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