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As part of our 12 First Date Follow Ups of Christmas, Tasha can’t understand why a date that felt straight out of a rom-com suddenly turned into radio silence. Bookstore vibes, coffee, park people-watching, chemistry, and even a sweet goodbye — everything seemed right. So why did Jordan disappear? In this First Date Follow Up, the answer takes a surprising turn that no one sees coming and sparks a hilarious, jaw-dropping conversation about first impressions, deal-breakers, and staying true to who you are. Listen as we get Jordan on the phone, uncover the real reason behind the ghosting, and see whether this connection can be saved — or if it’s better left in the past. Ever been ghosted after what you thought was an amazing date? Do you REALLY want that Second Date? The Jubal Show has your back! On First Date Follow Up, we track down the person who disappeared to get the real reason why. Awkward, hilarious, and sometimes downright shocking—First Date Follow Up delivers the truth, whether you want to hear it or not. Will there be a second date or just secondhand embarrassment? Subscribe to The Jubal Show's First Date Follow Up and find out! ➡︎ Get on The Jubal Show with your story - https://thejubalshow.com This is just a tiny piece of The Jubal Show. You can find every podcast we have, including the full show every weekday right here…➡︎ https://thejubalshow.com/podcasts The Jubal Show is everywhere, and also these places: Website ➡︎ https://thejubalshow.com Instagram ➡︎ https://instagram.com/thejubalshow X/Twitter ➡︎ https://twitter.com/thejubalshow Tiktok ➡︎ https://www.tiktok.com/@the.jubal.show Facebook ➡︎ https://facebook.com/thejubalshow YouTube ➡︎ https://www.youtube.com/@JubalFresh Support the show: https://the-jubal-show.beehiiv.com/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As part of our 12 First Date Follow Ups of Christmas, Tasha can’t understand why a date that felt straight out of a rom-com suddenly turned into radio silence. Bookstore vibes, coffee, park people-watching, chemistry, and even a sweet goodbye — everything seemed right. So why did Jordan disappear? In this First Date Follow Up, the answer takes a surprising turn that no one sees coming and sparks a hilarious, jaw-dropping conversation about first impressions, deal-breakers, and staying true to who you are. Listen as we get Jordan on the phone, uncover the real reason behind the ghosting, and see whether this connection can be saved — or if it’s better left in the past. Ever been ghosted after what you thought was an amazing date? Do you REALLY want that Second Date? The Jubal Show has your back! On First Date Follow Up, we track down the person who disappeared to get the real reason why. Awkward, hilarious, and sometimes downright shocking—First Date Follow Up delivers the truth, whether you want to hear it or not. Will there be a second date or just secondhand embarrassment? Subscribe to The Jubal Show's First Date Follow Up and find out! ➡︎ Get on The Jubal Show with your story - https://thejubalshow.com This is just a tiny piece of The Jubal Show. You can find every podcast we have, including the full show every weekday right here…➡︎ https://thejubalshow.com/podcasts The Jubal Show is everywhere, and also these places: Website ➡︎ https://thejubalshow.com Instagram ➡︎ https://instagram.com/thejubalshow X/Twitter ➡︎ https://twitter.com/thejubalshow Tiktok ➡︎ https://www.tiktok.com/@the.jubal.show Facebook ➡︎ https://facebook.com/thejubalshow YouTube ➡︎ https://www.youtube.com/@JubalFresh Support the show: https://the-jubal-show.beehiiv.com/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From the November/December 2025 edition of The Scottish Rite Journal.  Any accompanying photographs or citations for this article can be found in the corresponding print edition.Make sure to like and subscribe to the channel!  Freemasons, make sure you shout out your Lodge, Valley, Chapter or Shrine below!OES, Job's Daughter's, Rainbow, DeMolay?  Drop us a comment too!To learn how to find a lodge near you, visit www.beafreemason.comTo learn more about the Scottish Rite, visit www.scottishrite.orgVisit our YouTube Page: Youtube.com/ScottishRiteMasonsJoin our Lost Media Archive for only $1.99 a month!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv-F13FNBaW-buecl7p8cJg/joinVisit our new stores:Bookstore: https://www.srbookstore.myshopify.com/Merch Store: http://www.shopsrgifts.com/

This week's Book Picks comes from Jackie Kellachan from the Golden Notebook in Woodstock, NY and Amy Zimmerman from Chatham Bookstore in Chatham, NY.

It's the last episode of the year, and Ryan and Ashley are going through the 2025 Reading Challenge!  Books Mentioned During This Episode (Full List Coming Soon!) Gibson's Merch on our Bonfire Shop! 2025 Reading Challenge on Storygraph! OTHER LINKS Gibson's Bookstore Website Purchase Gift Certificates!  Browse our Website by Category! Donate to the Bookstore! Check out our Events Calendar! Buy Gibson's Merch Gibson's Instagram The Laydown Instagram Facebook BlueSky TikTok Libro.fm  Use the code LAYDOWN for 2 audiobooks for the price of 1!  Jack of All Graves Book Club Email us at thelaydownpodcast@gmail.com

In this episode, I'm sharing the unexpected epiphany I had on a Michigan highway that completely changed how I view my business—and success itself. After years of trying to follow the industry's push to “scale,” I realized I didn't actually want a scalable offer. What I truly wanted was impact, freedom, and a business built on my terms. Let's dive into why becoming a true business genius starts with defining success for yourself—not based on what coaches, consultants, or the online space say you “should” want. Whether success for you means multiple locations, a three-day-a-week schedule, a seven-figure business, or simply a steady paycheck that supports your life, I want to help you get clear on what your end goal really is. If you're ready to let go of vanity metrics, reduce the stress, and start building a business that genuinely serves you, this episode is your invitation. Let's rise, repeat, and aim for genius status together! Get started now with the Inventory Genius Academy. Click here to save $250! Work with Me - https://www.ciarastockeland.com/work-with-meVisit the Bookstore - https://www.ciarastockeland.com/bookstoreSign Up for Free Weekly Tips and Trainings - https://www.ciarastockeland.com/subscribe

By now, many of us have seen our Spotify Wrapped... but now it's time for the bookish edition. In today's episode, we're diving into a year's work of bookstore data to reveal our most-read genres, best-sellers, biggest surprises, and interesting trends. It's our official Bookstore Wrapped. Listen along, and let us know if anything of these stats surprised you! Plus, listen to see what our #1 selling book of 2025 is. Hint: This author has an event with us in January 2026! Ellyn's Currently Reading | Imposter by LJ Ross Amanda's Currently Reading | Invasive Species by Ellery Adams ______________________________________________________________________ Make sure to subscribe and rate the Bubbles & Books Podcast. And don't forget to share it with your friends. Follow us on Instagram: @bubblesandbookspodcast Follow Dog-Eared Books on Instagram: @dogearedbooksames Shop Dog-Eared Books and pick up your books in store or have shipped HERE. Interested in audiobooks? Listen while supporting Dog-Eared Books HERE. Interested in e-books? Listen while supporting Dog-Eared Books HERE. Learn more about a Dog-Eared Books book subscription HERE. Visit us! www.dogearedbooksames.com

In this episode, I'm sharing the unexpected epiphany I had on a Michigan highway that completely changed how I view my business—and success itself. After years of trying to follow the industry's push to “scale,” I realized I didn't actually want a scalable offer. What I truly wanted was impact, freedom, and a business built on my terms. Let's dive into why becoming a true business genius starts with defining success for yourself—not based on what coaches, consultants, or the online space say you “should” want. Whether success for you means multiple locations, a three-day-a-week schedule, a seven-figure business, or simply a steady paycheck that supports your life, I want to help you get clear on what your end goal really is. If you're ready to let go of vanity metrics, reduce the stress, and start building a business that genuinely serves you, this episode is your invitation. Let's rise, repeat, and aim for genius status together! Get started now with the Inventory Genius Academy. Click here to save $250! Work with Me - https://www.ciarastockeland.com/work-with-meVisit the Bookstore - https://www.ciarastockeland.com/bookstoreSign Up for Free Weekly Tips and Trainings - https://www.ciarastockeland.com/subscribe

*please excuse our subpar audio in this episode - it is a recorded phone call* In this bonus episode, the Happier Ladies discuss their festive season activities over the phone in real time. No edits!  Get in touch at happierladies@gmail.com Instagram @happierladies prepdish.com/happierladies Vroman's Bookstore in Pasadena The Cedar Chest Happier Ladies Merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, Francisco Rafael Peralta-Cerda, a fellow Read & Runner, talks about his work building a love for reading as a high school teacher, how his mom encouraged him to read when he was little, and a possibly surprising genre that he has fallen in love with this year. We also discuss his hesitation to read in public but also the attempt to dispel the myth of the performative male.    Books mentioned in this episode:    What Betsy's reading:  Misinterpretation by Ledia Xhoga The Sisters by Jonas Hassan Khemiri    Books Highlighted by Fransico: The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky  Eragon by Christopher Paolini Cirque Du Freak: A Living Nightmare by Darren Shan  The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini  We Should Hang Out Sometime by Josh Sundquist Hole in My Life by Jack Gantos  The Autobiography of Malcolm X by Malcolm X   All books available on my Bookshop.org episode page.   Other books mentioned in this episode: The Adventures of Captain Underpants by Dav Pilkey  Inkspell by Cornelia Funke  Batman by Tom King  The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald  Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut  Coraline by Neil Gaiman  The Defining Decade by Meg Jay  What Happened to Millenials by Charlie Wells  Looking for Alaska by John Green  Heartstopper by Alice Oseman  A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin  Battle of the Bookstores by Ali Brady  Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key by Jack Gantos

Your King James Bible is not shy, it has a lot to say about what the word of God is, what it is not, how it operates and functions in the lives of the believer, and how God views it above and beyond your thoughts, feelings, emotions and opinions. If you want to learn all about the Bible, the best place to begin is found in the pages of The Book itself. On this Sunday Service message, I bring you the truth about what the Bible has to say about the word of God. Preached live this morning at the Bible Believers Church at the Bookstore in Palatka, Florida.

Documentaries expose us to slices of history that may be overlooked by traditional media.Jordan Peele's new "High Horse: The Black Cowboy" docuseries explores the real history of Black cowboys in the American West.We talk about the significance of the series and defining influence of Black cowboys and cowgirls — from the rodeo to fashion and music. We also hear from one of the "Compton Cowboys" on keeping that legacy alive in Southern California.Then, we take a visit to Warwick's Bookstore in La Jolla, which has won Publishers Weekly's Bookstore of the Year award for playing an active role in the community through vibrant literary events.Plus, a preview of arts and culture events happening this weekend.Guests:Olutoyosi Aboderin, professor of History and Africana Studies, University of San DiegoRandy Savvy, founder and CEO of Compton CowboysNancy Warwick, owner, Warwick's BookstoreJulia Dixon Evans, arts reporter, KPBS

Char Adams, CUNY Graduate Center alumna and author of Black-owned: The Revolutionary Life of the Black Bookstore, talks with journalist, author, playwright and Char's former CUNY colleague, Beth Harpaz. Visit IndoorVoicespodcast.com to find out more.

This week Fake the Nation comes to you from P&T Podcast Studio and Bookstore in New York's Lower East side. Comedian and host Negin Farsad is joined by comedian/actor Cody Lindquist (Showtime's Our Cartoon President) and comedian/director Charlie Todd (Improv Everywhere founder) and they address the question on all our minds, why are Mormon women all over television and social media right now?? They also discuss baby's new Trump Account and whether "affordability is a hoax" is a sustainable argument for the Republican party. Hint: it isn't. And finally, they dig into the Netflix bid and the hostile Paramount bid to take over Warner Bros Discovery. Does it mean higher prices and/or the death of theatrical films??Visit P&T Bookstore when you're in town! Follow everyone!@codylindquist@charlietodd & @improvevery@NeginFarsadRate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review!Follow Negin Farsad on TwitterEmail Negin fakethenationpodcast@gmail.comSupport the show Patreon Host - Negin FarsadProducer - Rob HeathTheme Music - Gaby AlterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today:Franchie Viaud, bookstore manager at Just Book-ish in Dorchester, and Cathy and Bruce Jacobs, co-owners of Turtle Books in Brookline, discuss the importance of independent bookstores.And, musician Will Dailey joins ahead of a show at the Paradise Rock Club.

From the November/December 2025 edition of The Scottish Rite Journal.  Any accompanying photographs or citations for this article can be found in the corresponding print edition.Make sure to like and subscribe to the channel!  Freemasons, make sure you shout out your Lodge, Valley, Chapter or Shrine below!OES, Job's Daughter's, Rainbow, DeMolay?  Drop us a comment too!To learn how to find a lodge near you, visit www.beafreemason.comTo learn more about the Scottish Rite, visit www.scottishrite.orgVisit our YouTube Page: Youtube.com/ScottishRiteMasonsJoin our Lost Media Archive for only $1.99 a month!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv-F13FNBaW-buecl7p8cJg/joinVisit our new stores:Bookstore: https://www.srbookstore.myshopify.com/Merch Store: http://www.shopsrgifts.com/

In this episode, G and Nessa unzip Tom and Lauren's first trip to the Sexpartment.  They unpack their very first lifestyle night, the visit that started as “we're just looking” and quickly turned into a crash course in pushy single guys and hard boundaries. With zero prior experience with anyone else, the couple who once printed erotic stories to read to each other in bed found themselves dressed way too sexy for an adult bookstore run, dodging a persistent single male who couldn't take “no” for an answer from anyone, and bolting out with cold feet.  And let's not forget laughing about their new mantra: “just no anal.” The chaotic night sparked ghosted text chains, a full re-evaluation in the car, and the realization that club marketing (sexy 30-somethings everywhere) doesn't always match reality. Tom and Lauren tell G and Nessa how that awkward evening forced crystal-clear communication, sparked Lauren's bi-curiosity, taught them not to cock-block other couples, and ultimately became the messy-but-beautiful origin story of their growth in the lifestyle—complete with SLS hot-date excitement for every new city and the admission that they still sometimes miss blatant flirting cues. Email your questions to Nessa here to be part of "Ask Nessa". Please subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. You can catch us on SLSRadio every Wednesday at 4pm Eastern Time. You can find tons of amazing lifestyle show on FullSwapRadio, including our show, Every Wednesday at 6:30pm and Midnight Eastern Time. We are now hosts on the Swinger Society Discord Server as well. If you have your own sexy stories, please call our hotline and share them with us and our audience. 844-4-Hump-Day If you have any questions for us, please email us at humpdayquickies@gmail.com Visit our website as well.  HumpDayQuickies.com Please follow us on all the social platforms: Twitter - HumpDayQuickies Instagram - HumpDayQuickies FaceBook - HumpDayQuickies TikTok - HumpDayQuickies We are adding new content as quickly as we can!

The Blasters & Blades PodcastAnother day, another awesome interview! This time we are on with Jim C. Hines, and we talked about his book Kitemaster. I'd be remiss if I didn't remind you to check out the sale Jim has going on for signed copies! But we talked about his nerdy origin story, then we moved on to the book itself. Boy, what a ride that was to listen to. I had fun, Jana had fun and you will too! Seriously, go check out this episode. Lend us your eyes and ears, you won't be sorry!! Join us for a fun show! We're just a couple of nerdy Army veterans geeking out on things that go "abracadabra," "pew," "zoom," "boop-beep" and rhyme with Science Fiction & Fantasy. Co-Hosts: JR Handley (Author) (Grunt)Nick Garber (Comic Book Artist) (Super Grunt)Madam Stabby Stab (Uber Fan) (Horror Nerd)Jana S Brown (Author) (Chief Shenanigator)We work for free, so if you wanna throw a few pennies our way there is a linked Buy Me A Coffee site where you can do so. Just mention the podcast in the comments when you donate, and I'll keep the sacred bean water boiling!Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AuthorJRHandley Our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/blastersandbladespodcast Today's SponsorFlame by Katie Cross: https://katiecrossbooks.com/products/flame Coffee Brand Coffee Affiliate Support the Show: https://coffeebrandcoffee.com/?ref=y4GWASiVorJZDb Discount Code: PodcastGrunts Coupon Code Gets you 10% off Kitemaster by Jim C. Hines: https://www.amazon.com/Kitemaster-Jim-C-Hines-ebook/dp/B0DVRCVKC2/ https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/kitemaster-jim-c-hines/1146172212?ean=9781647101596 Follow Jim C. Hines on social mediaJim's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jim-C.-Hines/author/B001JS6LMS Jim's Website: https://www.jimchines.com/ Jim's BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/jimchines.com Jim's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jimhines Jim's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jchines/ Jim's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jchines Jim's Tumblr: https://jimhines.tumblr.com/ Jim's GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/172490.Jim_C_Hines Jim's Bookstore: https://payhip.com/jchines Jim's Bookstore 10% Discount Code: OMG2025WTF Follow Jana S Brown on social mediaJana's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jana-S.-Brown/author/B015VJV7JW Jana's Website: www.opalkingdompress.com Jana's Twitter: https://twitter.com/janastocks Jana's Facebook: www.facebook.com/janasbrownwrites Jana's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janasbrownwrites/ Jana's LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/opalkingdompress Follow Jena Rey on social mediaJena's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jena-Rey/author/B08XSCHXYX Jena's Website: www.opalkingdompress.com Jena's Facebook: www.facebook.com/jenarey Bookshop Website: https://bookshop.org/ #scifishenanigans #scifishenaniganspodcast #bbp #blastersandblades #blastersandbladespodcast #podcast #scifipodcast #fantasypodcast #scifi #fantasy #books #rpg #comics #fandom #literature #comedy #veteran #army #armyranger #ranger #scififan #redshirts #scifiworld #sciencefiction #scifidaily #scificoncept #podcastersofinstagram #scificons #podcastlife #podcastsofinstagram #scifibooks #awardwinningscifi #newepisode #podcastersofinstagram #podcastaddict #podcast #scifigeek #scifibook #sfv #scifivisionaries #firesidechat #chat #panel #fireside #religionquestion #coffee #tea #coffeeortea #CoffeeBrandCoffee #JRHandley #NickGarber #MadamStabby #JenaRey #JanaSBrown #OpalKingdomPress #JimCHines #starwars #jedi #georgelucas #lucasfilms #startrek #trekkie #firefly #serenity #browncoat #wheeloftime #wot #robertjordan #brandonsanderson #gameofthrones #got #grrm #georgerrmartin #ChroniclesofNarnia #CSLewis #FlameByKatieCross #KatieCross #LordOfTheRings #LotR #JRRTolkien #Trex #TyrannosaurusRexs #MurderChickens

In the next episode, AI vs AI: THE CYBERSECURITY BATTLE YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT EPISODE | 330What happens when Artificial Intelligence turns on itself—and your bank account gets caught in the crossfire?In this episode, we're stepping inside the modern battlefield where AI fights AI, cybercriminals use machine learning like a superweapon, and your crypto wallet quietly whispers, “Please protect me…”This is not sci-fi anymore.It's today's reality—and it's happening faster than most people realize.In this eye-opening, funny, and slightly panic-inducing episode, we break down the TRUE cybersecurity threats facing everyday investors, families, caregivers, business owners, and anyone holding even $50 worth of crypto.You'll discover:

This week's Book Picks comes from Cheryl McKeon is here from The Book House in Albany, New York and Marketblock Books in Troy, New York and Lily Bartels joins us from the Open Door Bookstore and Gift Gallery in Schenectady, New York.

“Yiddish: A Global Culture” at the Yiddish Book Center in Amherst, Massachusetts is the first ever museum exhibition to showcase the extraordinary vibrancy and breadth of modern Yiddish culture - its literature, theater, art, music, journalism, politics - from the mid-nineteenth century to the present day.David Mazower, Chief Curator and writer of the exhibition and catalog, joins us along with the center's Director of Publishing and Public Programs, Lisa Newman. They will be at The Bookstore in Lenox December 14 at 4 p.m. to present a conversation and book signing.

I'm sharing a powerful, eye-opening moment from a therapy session that totally flipped how I saw myself as a leader and a business owner. Spoiler: People-pleasing isn't a virtue—it's actually selfish.

I'm sharing a powerful, eye-opening moment from a therapy session that totally flipped how I saw myself as a leader and a business owner. Spoiler: People-pleasing isn't a virtue—it's actually selfish.

In this next episode, you Crypto Investors get a chance to see if you have a Crypto Graveyard!What happens when a billionaire forgets his password… or when a CEO is the ONLY person who knows the keys to a crypto vault?Welcome to The Crypto Graveyard, where lost wallets, forgotten seed phrases, and vanished digital fortunes tell the most shocking (and hilarious) cautionary tales in the world of crypto.In this episode, we uncover the REAL stories behind millions in lost bitcoin, dead crypto wallets, catastrophic crypto estate planning failures, and the jaw-dropping disasters that happen when investors skip the basics of digital asset security.You'll hear about:

We are so pleased that our Writer in Residence, J. Ryan Stradal, has sold his newest to Atria Publishing. He is here this week to tell us how he did it, and how Atria became his new home (and it apparently involved an auction). We are also joined by the husband and wife team behind Bound and Vine, a brand new bookstore in Fayetteville, North Carolina that brings military families together to share ideas and share community.  Join us! Find books mentioned on The Book Case: https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/shop/story/book-case-podcast-reading-list-118433302 Books mentioned in this week's episode: Kitchens of the Great Midwest by J. Ryan Stradal Lager Queen of Minnesota by J. Ryan Stradal Saturday Night at the Lakeside Supper Club by J. Ryan Stradal The Book Haters' Book Club by Gretchen Anthony Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Emmy-nominated author, journalist, and critic Amanda Vaill will discuss her new joint biography of Angelica and Elizabeth Schuyler. Two women as formidable as and in some respect stronger than the men they loved, married, and mothered. She will be doing a pair of events in our region; she is the author of “Pride and Pleasure: The Schuyler Sisters in an Age of Revolution.”Amanda Vaill will be in Saratoga Springs tonight at the Northshire Bookstore at 6 pm. She will also be at The Book House at Stuyvesant Plaza in Albany, NY on Saturday December 6th at 2 pm.

This week's Book Picks comes from welcome Rachel Person of Northshire Books in Saratoga Springs and Manchester Center, VT and Joan Grenier of Odyssey Bookshop in South Hadley, MA join us this morning to present some of the finest authors and books that are making their way to store shelves this season.

From the November/December 2025 edition of The Scottish Rite Journal.  Any accompanying photographs or citations for this article can be found in the corresponding print edition.Make sure to like and subscribe to the channel!  Freemasons, make sure you shout out your Lodge, Valley, Chapter or Shrine below!OES, Job's Daughter's, Rainbow, DeMolay?  Drop us a comment too!To learn how to find a lodge near you, visit www.beafreemason.comTo learn more about the Scottish Rite, visit www.scottishrite.orgVisit our YouTube Page: Youtube.com/ScottishRiteMasonsJoin our Lost Media Archive for only $1.99 a month!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv-F13FNBaW-buecl7p8cJg/joinVisit our new stores:Bookstore: https://www.srbookstore.myshopify.com/Merch Store: http://www.shopsrgifts.com/

Join hosts J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle, and Kevin Tumlinson as they discuss the week's entertainment news, including stories about B&T, James Patterson, Bookshop.org, and Barnes & Noble. Then, stick around for a chat with Bob Lingle!Bob Lingle: https://www.instagram.com/bookstorebob/Bob Lingle: "I've owned Good Neighbor Bookstore since 2018, and despite everything else going on in the world. It's been the best years of my life. My three kids have the opportunity to grow up in a bookstore. And collectively we have learned about the power and importance of community, and having a place where we've curated stories for people to enjoy, to learn from, to foster empathy, and maybe even change their life." - https://boldjourney.com/meet-bob-lingle/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

I'm revealing the surprising truth behind why so many entrepreneurs struggle with their finances—and how a simple weekly routine can completely transform their bottom line. In this episode, I break down my Money Mondays framework and explain why true money management actually begins with time management. You'll hear how one client, Cat, turned around a do-or-die financial situation, reconsolidated her debt, and freed up $10,000 a month—all by committing to consistent systems and disciplined time habits. If you've been feeling scattered, overwhelmed, or frustrated with your cash flow, this episode will show you the foundational rhythm that can help you regain clarity, control, and profit. Tune in and discover why managing your time is the first step to managing your money. Get started now with the Inventory Genius Academy. Click here to save $250! Work with Me - https://www.ciarastockeland.com/work-with-meVisit the Bookstore - https://www.ciarastockeland.com/bookstoreSign Up for Free Weekly Tips and Trainings - https://www.ciarastockeland.com/subscribe More About the Episode Sponsor:Finding Freedom Financial Services (https://www.findingfreedomfinancial.com/) - Get help managing your business finances!

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: A Cozy Bookstore's Winter Magic: Creating Stories Together Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-12-02-08-38-20-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De straten van het kleine dorpje glinsterden in de winteravond.En: The streets of the small village glistened in the winter evening.Nl: Lichtjes twinkelden in de bomen en mensen, vol verwachting, liepen langs de versierde winkelpanden.En: Lights twinkled in the trees, and people, full of anticipation, walked past the decorated shop windows.Nl: Midden in dit wintersprookje stond De Verborgen Tempel Boekwinkel.En: In the midst of this winter fairy tale stood the De Verborgen Tempel Boekwinkel.Nl: Het was een gezellige boekenwinkel, altijd gehuld in een warme gloed, zelfs op de koudste dagen.En: It was a cozy bookstore, always enveloped in a warm glow, even on the coldest days.Nl: Binnenin de winkel liep Bram onrustig rond.En: Inside the store, Bram paced around restlessly.Nl: Hij was de jonge manager en streefde ernaar om de allerbeste Sinterklaasviering te organiseren.En: He was the young manager and strove to organize the very best Sinterklaas celebration.Nl: Dit jaar hoopte hij Maartje, zijn mentor en eigenaar van de winkel, te laten zien dat hij een evenement met charme en perfectie kon neerzetten.En: This year, he hoped to show Maartje, his mentor and the owner of the store, that he could put on an event with charm and perfection.Nl: De etalage was al prachtig ingericht met Sinterklaas-boeken en maïsgeknutseld door de kinderen uit het dorp.En: The display window was already beautifully decorated with Sinterklaas books and corn crafts made by the village children.Nl: Maar de druk was groot: de gestoorde verwarming maakte hem zenuwachtig en Pieter, de lokale auteur die een lezing en signeersessie zou geven, had bijzondere verzoeken.En: But the pressure was on: the malfunctioning heating made him nervous, and Pieter, the local author who was to give a reading and signing session, had specific requests.Nl: "Geen zorgen, Bram", zei Maartje vriendelijk, toen ze de winkel binnenkwam.En: "Don't worry, Bram," Maartje said kindly when she entered the store.Nl: "Het gaat allemaal goedkomen.En: "Everything will work out.Nl: We passen ons gewoon aan."En: We'll just adapt."Nl: Bram dacht na.En: Bram thought it over.Nl: "Ik kan draagbare verwarmers huren en dekens regelen."En: "I can rent portable heaters and arrange blankets."Nl: Hij wist dat warme chocolademelk en speculaas de klanten ook zouden verwarmen.En: He knew that hot chocolate and speculaas would also warm the customers.Nl: Voor Pieter plande hij een voorafgaand gesprek om verwachtingen af te stemmen.En: For Pieter, he planned a preliminary conversation to coordinate expectations.Nl: De avond van het evenement was eindelijk aangebroken.En: The evening of the event had finally arrived.Nl: Gasten stroomden binnen, omhuld in dikke jassen en sjaals.En: Guests streamed in, wrapped in thick coats and scarves.Nl: Het was warm en feestelijk binnen.En: It was warm and festive inside.Nl: De verlichting wiegde zachtjes en de geur van versgebakken lekkernijen vulde de lucht.En: The lighting swayed gently, and the smell of freshly baked treats filled the air.Nl: Pieter was aan zijn leesgedeelte begonnen toen het gebeurde.En: Pieter had begun his reading when it happened.Nl: De verwarmers stopten plotseling, precies wat Bram vreesde.En: The heaters suddenly stopped, exactly what Bram feared.Nl: De gasten begonnen te rillen, en Bram besloot snel te handelen.En: The guests started to shiver, and Bram decided to act quickly.Nl: Hij stond op en vroeg de groep om rond te komen zitten.En: He stood up and asked the group to gather around.Nl: "Laten we samen een verhaal maken!"En: "Let's create a story together!"Nl: stelde hij voor.En: he suggested.Nl: De chaos veranderde al snel in lachen en plezier toen elk kind en volwassene hun eigen draai aan het verhaal gaf.En: The chaos quickly turned into laughter and fun as each child and adult added their own twist to the story.Nl: Niet veel later sprong de verwarming weer aan.En: Not long after, the heating came back on.Nl: De glimlachen en het gelach, echter, verlichtten de ruimte meer dan ooit.En: The smiles and laughter, however, lit up the room more than ever.Nl: Naarmate de avond ten einde kwam, hadden gasten warme handen om warme harten heen geslagen.En: As the evening drew to a close, guests wrapped warm hands around warm hearts.Nl: Maartje keek naar Bram met trotse ogen.En: Maartje looked at Bram with proud eyes.Nl: "Braaf gedaan," zei Pieter na afloop, een grote grijns op zijn gezicht.En: "Well done," Pieter said afterward, a big grin on his face.Nl: "Dat was een van de meest gedenkwaardige lezingen die ik heb gedaan."En: "That was one of the most memorable readings I've ever done."Nl: Bram voelde dat hij iets belangrijks had geleerd.En: Bram felt he had learned something important.Nl: Het maakte niet uit hoe vastgezet alles was, want met creativiteit en een frisse blik kon hij iedere situatie omdraaien.En: It didn't matter how fixed everything was, because with creativity and a fresh perspective, he could turn any situation around.Nl: Maartje gaf hem een vriendschappelijke tik op zijn schouder terwijl de gasten tevreden wegliepen.En: Maartje gave him a friendly pat on the shoulder as the guests happily departed.Nl: De avond was voorbij, maar de herinnering zou blijven.En: The evening was over, but the memory would linger.Nl: De Verborgen Tempel Boekwinkel had een doel vervuld: een vleugje magie in de gewone wereld brengen.En: De Verborgen Tempel Boekwinkel had fulfilled a purpose: bringing a touch of magic to the ordinary world.Nl: En voor Bram begon een nieuw hoofdstuk van zelfvertrouwen en waardering.En: And for Bram, a new chapter of self-confidence and appreciation began.Nl: Een winteravond vol onverwachte warmte.En: A winter evening full of unexpected warmth. Vocabulary Words:glisten: glinsterenanticipation: verwachtingmidst: middencozy: gezelligenveloped: gehuldrestlessly: onrustigstrive: strevenmentor: mentororganize: organiserencharm: charmemalfunctioning: gestoordnervous: zenuwachtigspecific requests: bijzondere verzoekencoordinate: afstemmenpreliminary: voorafgaandguests: gastenwrapped: omhuldarranged: regelenswayed: wiegdeshiver: rillenchaos: chaosturned into: veranderde inmemorable: gedenkwaardigefresh perspective: frisse blikencourage: aanmoedigenpurpose: doelunexpected: onverwachtself-confidence: zelfvertrouwenappreciation: waarderingdeparted: wegliepen

I'm revealing the surprising truth behind why so many entrepreneurs struggle with their finances—and how a simple weekly routine can completely transform their bottom line. In this episode, I break down my Money Mondays framework and explain why true money management actually begins with time management. You'll hear how one client, Cat, turned around a do-or-die financial situation, reconsolidated her debt, and freed up $10,000 a month—all by committing to consistent systems and disciplined time habits. If you've been feeling scattered, overwhelmed, or frustrated with your cash flow, this episode will show you the foundational rhythm that can help you regain clarity, control, and profit. Tune in and discover why managing your time is the first step to managing your money. Get started now with the Inventory Genius Academy. Click here to save $250! Work with Me - https://www.ciarastockeland.com/work-with-meVisit the Bookstore - https://www.ciarastockeland.com/bookstoreSign Up for Free Weekly Tips and Trainings - https://www.ciarastockeland.com/subscribe More About the Episode Sponsor:Finding Freedom Financial Services (https://www.findingfreedomfinancial.com/) - Get help managing your business finances!

Nestled on Main Street in Woodstock, Bonfire Bookstore & Yarnery radiates the cozy, community-centric charm that so many small towns crave. During this Tourism Tuesday episode on The Valley Today, host Janet Michael, Shenandoah County Tourism's Kary Haun, and owner Kara Balcerzak dive into how a lifelong love of books—and a desire to combat modern loneliness—became one of the county's newest gathering places. A Dream Shelved—Then Finally Opened Kara, a self-described lifelong reader and third-generation librarian, relocated to Woodstock in 2019. Although she always fantasized about owning a bookstore, she didn't initially know how to launch a business. However, after participating in a local leadership program, she discovered a network of small-business support. Encouraged and equipped, she went for it. Her leap of faith resulted in Bonfire Bookstore & Yarnery, which opened on June 6 and was immediately embraced by the local community. The location on Main Street, she says, has only added to its warm, inviting personality. More Than Books: A Store Built on Connection While Bonfire carries a beautifully curated selection of fiction, nonfiction, local history, and children's titles, it offers much more than traditional bookstore staples. Kara intentionally stocks puzzles, games, gifts, craft kits, and an impressive selection of yarn, all chosen with a shared mission: helping people rediscover offline joy and authentic connection. She explains that the lingering effects of COVID, paired with the omnipresence of social media, have made people lonelier than ever. "So many people want to get off their phones and do something with their hands," she notes. Yarn enthusiasts, knitters, crocheters, and crafters visit regularly—and Kara even teaches classes in-store thanks to the building's generous space. Why Yarn Belongs in a Bookstore Yarn may seem like an unexpected addition to a bookstore, but Kara makes it feel natural. She has been knitting and crocheting for over 20 years, and she quickly discovered that readers and stitchers share similar "cozy hobby" energy. Moreover, diversifying her inventory helps the shop remain sustainable in an era dominated by online megaretailers. The yarn department has since become one of the store's most vibrant community-building features, complete with beginner classes launching again in January. A Community Space, Not Just a Retail Shop Walking into Bonfire feels less like visiting a shop and more like entering a living room. Plush chairs, a welcoming sofa, a whimsically decorated fireplace, and a children's reading nook encourage visitors to linger. Kara laughs as she recounts advice from a fellow bookstore owner who warned her against offering comfortable seating—"You don't want readers; you want buyers." But Kara had a different vision. In her mind, Woodstock needs more places for people to gather, chat, read, knit, drink tea, or simply exist without pressure to spend money. She even offers a self-serve hot beverage bar where less than two dollars for a cup of tea can also buy hours of community bonding. Holiday Happenings & Gift Ideas Bonfire Bookstore & Yarnery shines especially bright during the holiday season. Kara shares several upcoming festive events: Story Time with Santa – December 20, 11 AM–12 PM Christmas Carol Sing-Along – December 21, 12:30–2 PM with local musician Angie Vann Stocking Stuffers, Local Artisan Gifts & Specialty Items – including gardening tools, planters, puzzles, locally curated reads, and yarn-lover favorites Gift Certificates Available Janet and Kary rave about the store's wide variety—everything from nonfiction to crossword books to local history, and even pizza-herb planters inspired by popular garden titles. Shopping Local in the Age of Online Giants While Bonfire doesn't yet sell merchandise directly through its website, Kara partners with Bookshop.org and Libro.fm, ensuring customers can order books and audiobooks online while still supporting an independent store. She can also special-order nearly any book in print and typically receives orders within a week to ten days. A Magical Setting for Conversation and Community As Janet and Kary continue their Tourism Tuesday tour, they settle deeper into Bonfire's cozy atmosphere—so much so that Janet jokes Kara may eventually need to kick them out. The store inspires nostalgia, curiosity, and warmth. With its children's wardrobe-themed reading nook, eclectic shelves, and handmade touches, Bonfire feels not just magical, but meaningful. It's the kind of place where time slows down, conversations come easily, and community naturally forms—exactly the vision Kara hoped for when she opened the doors. Where Stories—and Community—Come Alive Bonfire Bookstore succeeds not just because it sells books, puzzles, and yarn, but because it taps into something essential: the deep human need for connection. Kara built a place where neighbors meet, creativity flourishes, and people rediscover joy in unplugging—even for just an hour. In a world that often feels rushed and digital, Bonfire reminds us that the most magical spaces are the ones where people simply gather. A Hub for Holiday Spirit Throughout Shenandoah County After the bookstore conversation, the episode shifts to holiday happenings across the valley. Kary and Brittany Clem-Hott share a dazzling list of parades, tree lightings, markets, open houses, and theatrical productions—including Theatre Shenandoah's first-ever performance of "A Christmas Story." Meanwhile, listeners learn about dazzling new events like Christmas at the Celebration at American Celebration on Parade, multiple town-wide festive weekends, studio open houses, cookie crawls, drive-through light shows, and more. Find a full list of upcoming events on the Shenandoah County Tourism website: https://visitshenandoahcounty.com/ 

Send us a textIn this compelling episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we are honored to host Colonel Robert Wemheuer, a retired Marine Corps aviator and author of a two-part memoir chronicling his incredible journey from Vietnam to becoming a base commander. Colonel Wemheuer shares his life story, detailing the challenges he faced from a difficult childhood to his inspiring military career. He reflects on the lessons learned from his mentors, the significance of equality in the military, and the realities of serving in Vietnam, including a harrowing encounter that highlighted the complexities of distinguishing friend from foe. Listeners will gain insights into the leadership challenges he faced, the importance of motivation, and his proudest accomplishments, including a daring rescue mission that saved a downed aircraft crew. Colonel Wemheuer also discusses the evolution of military culture and shares where to find his memoirs. Tune in for an engaging conversation filled with bravery, resilience, and a deep commitment to service. Discover more about Colonel Wemheuer and his work at www.robertwemheuerbook.com.

The land of Israel is the most-contested and most fought over land that has ever existed anywhere on the face of the Earth, at any time in human history. There is a reason for this, and it has very little to do with the so-called Palestinians, the Muslims, or even the Jews. Israel is a deadly piece of dirt because the land is God's land, and the Devil wants it. Preached live this morning at the Bible Believers Church at the Bookstore in Palatka, Florida.

Looking for a powerful memoir, a cozy bedtime story, a creepy collection — or all of the above for a potential holiday gift? KCUR's Up To Date invited a librarian, professor and bookstore owner to offer the favorites titles they read in the last year.

Any takeaways from this episode?This week, we're heading straight into the French countryside — where the champagne is crisp, the men have fantastic accents, and apparently everyone has access to an impossibly charming bookstore.Think: 

Early episode drop this week due to the holiday!Put simply, bookstore co-op is a tool publishers can use to incentivize bookstores for ordering and featuring their books, or hosting events with their authors. Is co-op right for your publisher? How do you best use it?Jane Friedman of The Bottom Line is back to chat with Joe and Elly about co-op, Microcosm's experience with it, and how to communicate with buyers and reps about it.Check out The Bottom Line here: https://janefriedman.com/the-bottom-line-janes-publishing-industry-newsletter/************Thank you for catching the People's Guide to Publishing vlogcast!  We post new episodes every Thursday about publishing, authors, and the book industry. You can also listen via your preferred podcast app, or by visiting linktree.com/microcosmGet the book: https://microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/books/3663Get the workbook: https://microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/zines/10031More from Microcosm: http://microcosmpublishing.comMore by Joe Biel: http://joebiel.netMore by Elly Blue: http://takingthelane.comSubscribe to our monthly email newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gIXT6vFind us on social media:Facebook: http://facebook.com/microcosmpublishingBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/microcosm.bsky.socialInstagram: http://instagram.com/microcosm_pub************

This week's Book Picks comes from Matt Tannenbaum from The Bookstore in Lenox, Massachusetts and Kira Wizner from Merritt Bookstore in Millbrook, New York.

In today's episode, I'm showcasing the third chapter of my newest book, Business Genius. Let's talk about one of the biggest differences I see in entrepreneurs: the gap between learning and executing. Most people who come to me genuinely love learning—they've read my books, listened to my podcast, and they're hungry for growth. But loving to learn isn't enough. Real transformation happens when we take what we learn and actually do something with it. To show you what that looks like, I share the story of my friend Dianuh, a talented entrepreneur I met in a mastermind group. She built an incredible live-art business from the ground up. Every time she came to our group, she brought thoughtful questions, soaked up the feedback, and—most importantly—went home and implemented it. At our next meeting, she always had results to share. Her willingness to act on what she learned is exactly why her business took off. And that's the key difference: some people learn to create change, and others learn simply to feel productive. The first group asks, implements, evaluates, and repeats. The second jumps from expert to expert, gathering information but never putting in the real work. They stay stuck, even though they feel busy. I've been there myself. A coach once told me, “It's time to stop asking questions and start executing on what you already know.” And they were right—I needed an information diet. No more new content until I took action. So if you're constantly consuming but not progressing, it might be time for your own information diet too. Because if you want to be a business genius, you can't just learn—you have to do. The winners in business aren't just listeners. They're doers. Get started now with the Inventory Genius Academy. Click here to save $250! Work with Me - https://www.ciarastockeland.com/work-with-meVisit the Bookstore - https://www.ciarastockeland.com/bookstoreSign Up for Free Weekly Tips and Trainings - https://www.ciarastockeland.com/subscribe

Books on the Vine has morphed from just a bookstore to an art gallery, painting studio and fun place to hang out.

In today's episode, I'm showcasing the third chapter of my newest book, Business Genius. Let's talk about one of the biggest differences I see in entrepreneurs: the gap between learning and executing. Most people who come to me genuinely love learning—they've read my books, listened to my podcast, and they're hungry for growth. But loving to learn isn't enough. Real transformation happens when we take what we learn and actually do something with it. To show you what that looks like, I share the story of my friend Dianuh, a talented entrepreneur I met in a mastermind group. She built an incredible live-art business from the ground up. Every time she came to our group, she brought thoughtful questions, soaked up the feedback, and—most importantly—went home and implemented it. At our next meeting, she always had results to share. Her willingness to act on what she learned is exactly why her business took off. And that's the key difference: some people learn to create change, and others learn simply to feel productive. The first group asks, implements, evaluates, and repeats. The second jumps from expert to expert, gathering information but never putting in the real work. They stay stuck, even though they feel busy. I've been there myself. A coach once told me, “It's time to stop asking questions and start executing on what you already know.” And they were right—I needed an information diet. No more new content until I took action. So if you're constantly consuming but not progressing, it might be time for your own information diet too. Because if you want to be a business genius, you can't just learn—you have to do. The winners in business aren't just listeners. They're doers. Get started now with the Inventory Genius Academy. Click here to save $250! Work with Me - https://www.ciarastockeland.com/work-with-meVisit the Bookstore - https://www.ciarastockeland.com/bookstoreSign Up for Free Weekly Tips and Trainings - https://www.ciarastockeland.com/subscribe

In this episode, I'm joined by an amazing entrepreneur, Dee Bertino, who is helping romance book lovers find their next favorite book as owner of Romantasy Bookstore, a romance-only bookstore in New Jersey. In this episode, we dive into everything from:Why Dee decided to open a romance-only bookstore!The toughest part about opening the store and its greatest joys,Which romance books are flying off the shelves for readers,What's to come at Romantasy Bookstore, and more!Visit Romantasy Bookstore: https://romantasybookshop.com/FOLLOW ME! Join My Email List: https://www.shereadsromancebooks.com/joinBlog: https://www.shereadsromancebooks.com/ Podcast: https://www.shereadsromancebooks.com/podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shereadsromancebooks Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/shereadsromancebooks Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shereadsromancebooksblog/LEAVE A REVIEW!If you liked this episode or got a book recommendation you can't wait to read, please give a star rating and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast platform. It helps me know what you like and want to hear. Thanks!This post may include affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If God were somehow to bring back our Founding Fathers to have a chat with our current government, what might they say to them? If God were to bring back the prophets of the Old Testament to speak with the leaders of modern-day Israel, what might that look like? If God were to bring back the apostles of the News Testament to give our modern-day church a 'progress report', how do you think that might go? On this Sunday Service, we image from the Bible just what those three events might look like. Preached live this morning at the Bible Believers Church at the Bookstore in Palatka, Florida.

Caren Beilin's first appearance on the show, in 2022 to discuss her book Revenge of the Scapegoat, was so unforgettable, and spurred so much enthusiasm and electrifying conversation in its wake, that I couldn't say “no” to being in conversation with her again, this time live at Powell's Bookstore, to discuss her latest book Sea, Poison […] The post Tin House Live : Caren Beilin : Sea Poison appeared first on Tin House.

Liz Mason publishes zines with names like Caboose and Cul-de-sac. Her work has been in places like Punk Planet, The Zine Yearbook and the back of the toilet at her friends’ houses. She has worked at Quimby’s Bookstore since 2001 and is currently in the Master of Science in Library & Information Science program at Chicago State University. She once made an appearance on a reality show on NBC where executives called zines "pamphlets" like they were Marxist propaganda. Catch her on CHIRP Radio Wednesday mornings 6-9AM CT and find her on the internet @caboosezine and at LizMasonIsAwesome.com. The First Time is hosted by Jenn Sodini. Executive producer is Bobby Evers. Assistant producer is Celina Dietzel. Podcast produced by Jim Mulvaney. Show recorded by Tony Baker.

Kristi DeMeester is on the podcast to chat about Dark Sisters and GUESS WHAT? She's also COMING TO GIBSON'S IN JANUARY! That's right folks, mark your calendars, preorder your books, and we'll see you in the new year! EVENT INFO! Books Mentioned During This Episode Kristi's Candles OTHER LINKS Reading Challenge Gibson's Bookstore Website Purchase Gift Certificates!  Browse our Website by Category! Donate to the Bookstore! Check out our Events Calendar! Gibson's Instagram The Laydown Instagram Facebook BlueSky TikTok Libro.fm  Use the code LAYDOWN for 2 audiobooks for the price of 1!  Jack of All Graves Book Club Email us at thelaydownpodcast@gmail.com

Char Adams is the author of Black Owned: The Revolutionary Life of the Black Bookstore. She chronicles Black-owned bookstores in America – from David Ruggles, all the way to the stores that opened up in 2020 during the Black Lives Matter uprisings. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Brea and Mallory discuss their favorite establishments in books! Plus, they review StoryTerra and solve a reader problem about which library to use. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreThe Reading Glasses Book!Sponsors -ZocDocwww.zocdoc.com/GLASSESFactorwww.factormeals.com/GLASSES50OFFCODE: GLASSES50OFF Links -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupWish ListNewsletterLibro.fmTo join our Discord channel, email us proof of your Reading-Glasses-supporting Maximum Fun membership!www.maximumfun.org/joinStoryTerraBook Riot Article Books Mentioned -Angel Down by Daniel KrausPractical Magic by Alice HoffmanThe Kamogawa Food Detectives by Hisashi Kishiwai, translated by Jesse KirkwoodShady Hollow by Juneau BlackLegends and Lattes by Travis BaldreePayback's a Witch by Lana HarperAutomatic Noodle by Annalee NewitzWretched Waterpark by Kiersten WhiteVera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. SutantoHotel of Secrets by Diana Biller