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Bookstore Explorer Through the rise big box stores and online retailers, independent bookstores have sustained. Now, more than ever, indie shops are thriving.

Come along as we explore indie bookstores from all over.

Located in the shoreline town of Madison, Connecticut, RJ Julia Booksellers opened in 1990 as an independent bookstore w...
10/21/2026

Located in the shoreline town of Madison, Connecticut, RJ Julia Booksellers opened in 1990 as an independent bookstore whose mission was, and is, to be a place where words matter, where writer meets reader, where the ambiance and selection and merchandising of books creates an atmosphere that is welcoming and presents the opportunity for discovery. The store boasts an impressive inventory of books and gifts across two floors, a knowledgeable staff, a packed calendar of events, and a cafe.

This weekend, the   book tour took me to Connecticut, where I stopped by Syd's Book Shack & Boutique, a non-profit used ...
10/18/2026

This weekend, the book tour took me to Connecticut, where I stopped by Syd's Book Shack & Boutique, a non-profit used bookstore in Madison that’s been featured on The Kelly Clarkson Show.

The shop is named after co-owner Meredith Daggett’s nonverbal daughter, Sydney, who is on the autism spectrum. Sydney found her voice using an iPad-based speech program (a “talker”), and all proceeds from the store directly fund the communication devices for nonverbal individuals.

The shop boasts an impressive inventory of books and gifts—everything from classics and vintage titles to like-new copies of the latest popular releases. I picked up a few Louise Penny Gamache novels and a copy of The Correspondent, a title I’ve been meaning to read all year.

Be sure to visit Syd’s Book Shack & Boutique on your next New England visit.

07/14/2026

A fan of audiobooks but would prefer to support your favorite indie bookstore with your downloads? Then check out Libro.fm!

This week on the pod, I’m joined by Librofm’s Lee Hooyboer for a deep dive into the platform—and a whole lot more.

We cover a LOT in this episode! Listen now wherever you get your podcasts!

07/07/2026

Books and w**e? 📖🍷Let’s go! This week on the pod, we head to Berkeley, California, to chat with Laura Guzman, co-owner of Book Society®, a fantastic bookstore and w**e lounge. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts!

07/07/2026

Books and w**e? Let's go! This week on the pod, we head to Berkeley, California, to chat with Laura Guzman, co-owner of Book Society, a fantastic bookstore and w**e lounge. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts!

06/30/2026

This week, we recorded live and in person at This House of Books in Billings, Montana! Listen now wherever you get podcasts! This House of Books

06/30/2026

This week, we recorded live and in person at This House of Books in Billings, Montana! Listen now wherever you get podcasts!

06/23/2026

This week on the pod, we're heading to Bloomington, Indiana, to visit the state's largest indie bookstore: Morgenstern Books! Listen now wherever you get your podcasts!

Doing a little bookstore exploring in beautiful Billings, Montana, this week, where I found A Few Books More, one of the...
06/19/2026

Doing a little bookstore exploring in beautiful Billings, Montana, this week, where I found A Few Books More, one of the most well-curated shops I’ve visited in quite some time. There were many more than a few intriguing titles on these shelves.

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