Podcasts about bookstores

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/

I discuss my visit to the University of Chicago, my lecture and the attendees at the conference in question, and the incredible books that I purchased at a used bookstore close to the university (on von Mises, Hayek, Friedman, Sowell, Galen, Adam Smith, and by E. O. Wilson, etc.). Life lesson: Read, read, read! _______________________________________ If you appreciate my work and would like to support it: https://subscribestar.com/the-saad-truth https://patreon.com/GadSaad https://paypal.me/GadSaad To subscribe to my exclusive content on X, please visit my bio at https://x.com/GadSaad _______________________________________ This clip was posted on November 10, 2025 on my YouTube channel as THE SAAD TRUTH_1935: https://youtu.be/Wv53M3bLDzA _______________________________________ Please visit my website gadsaad.com, and sign up for alerts. If you appreciate my content, click on the "Support My Work" button. I count on my fans to support my efforts. You can donate via Patreon, PayPal, and/or SubscribeStar. _______________________________________ Dr. Gad Saad is a professor, evolutionary behavioral scientist, and author who pioneered the use of evolutionary psychology in marketing and consumer behavior. In addition to his scientific work, Dr. Saad is a leading public intellectual who often writes and speaks about idea pathogens that are destroying logic, science, reason, and common sense.  _______________________________________

My newest book, Business Genius, is now available! And today, I'm sharing the first chapter with you. Building a business is hard work, but it doesn't have to be complicated. Let's get started with some bite-sized, actionable steps that will you help you understand, complete and implement what you need to in order to become a true business genius. 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

My newest book, Business Genius, is now available! And today, I'm sharing the first chapter with you. Building a business is hard work, but it doesn't have to be complicated. Let's get started with some bite-sized, actionable steps that will you help you understand, complete and implement what you need to in order to become a true business genius. 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

Ever found yourself whispering a desire into the phone, prefacing it with, “You're probably going to think I'm weird for this…”? If so, you're far from alone. On this episode of The Weekly Hot Spot, Mistresses Olivia and Erika sit down with a true leader in the world of sexuality and relationships, Dr. Jaime Grant, to dismantle that very notion and explore the empowering landscape of kink.Dr. Grant, a renowned research activist, relationship coach, and author of pivotal works like Great Sex: Mapping Your Desire and Polyamory for Dummies, joins us to discuss her latest essential guide, Kink for Dummies. The conversation immediately delves into one of the most common hurdles for newcomers: the fear of being "weird." Dr. Grant brilliantly reframes kink not as an anomaly but as a deeply rooted part of human history and desire, sharing fascinating insights about "ancient kinksters" that will change how you view your own longings.We focus on a question we hear constantly from listeners and callers alike: How do I talk to my partner about kink? This is where Dr. Grant's expertise truly shines. She offers compassionate, practical advice for navigating these vulnerable conversations, whether you're in a long-term partnership or a new situationship. She emphasizes the importance of building "faith in yourself" first, suggesting that sometimes the safest initial step is to find community and gather information outside the primary relationship to fortify your own understanding. As Mistress Olivia reflects, this often aligns with why individuals turn to Dommes like us for distance domination – it provides a structured, judgment-free space to explore without the complications of daily life.Other topics include:The ‘desire discordant' couple and finding a ‘third way' that honors the needs of both partners.How to realistically create compromise in relationships.The transformative power of kink and how exploring kink can become a radical act of self-reclamation. Dr. Grant says: “We're dealt a hard hand around sexuality, but we get to play it however we want—for our own gratification.” That's the promise of kink: not escape, but reclamation.Using safe words in BDSM scenes, including the point that using a safe word isn't a sign of weakness; it's an act of profound communication and self-care that strengthens the entire dynamic. This episode is a masterclass in normalizing kinky desire and providing the tools to integrate it into your life with confidence and safety. Dr. Grant's wisdom, combined with our own experiences from the front lines of phone sex and distance domination, creates a dialogue that is both intellectually stimulating and deeply practical.Ready to explore your desires with more clarity and courage? What's the one kinky desire you've been most nervous to voice? We'd love to hear from you.Books by Dr. Jaime Grant on AmazonKink for DummiesPolyamory for DummiesGreat Sex: Mapping your DesireContact us:Mistress Olivia:  olivia@EnchantrixEmpire.comTwitterX: @MistressOlivia1.    Blue Sky:  @MsOliviaBlog: Experienced MistressMistress Erika:  erika@EnchantrixEmpire.comTwitterX and Blue Sky: @ErikaEnchantrixBlog: Intelligent Phone Fantasy MEET DR. JAIME GRANT Friday, November 21 at Red Emma's Bookstore in BaltimoreDr. Grant and her co-author Jack Harrison-Quintana do exercises from the book and share bits of their kink highlight reels.Wednesday evening, January 21, 8pm at the Washington Hilton Hotel, as part of the Creating Change Conference.  Dr. Grant and her co-author Jack Harrison-Quintana read from Kink for Dummies and share tips.From late January through mid-March, Dr. Grant will be at the SketchPad Artist's residency in Hyannis Mass, offering Desire Mapping open studios every Saturday.  Book readings on the Cape in this period TBD.Friday April 24th @ 7:30pm, at Charis Books in Atlanta, Dr. Grant will talk about Kink for Dummies with Ignacio Rivera, technical editor on the book, and two kink story contributors, Asha Leong and tia marie.Reach out to Dr. Grant for readings or coaching at jaimemgrant@gmail.com and catch her podcast at www.justsexpodcast.com

A bevy of new bookstores have opened across Northeast Ohio over the past several years, in line with a national trend of growing demand for local retailers.

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Unveiling History: The Secret Door in Gamla Stan's Bookstore Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-11-07-08-38-20-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Gamla Stan i Stockholm var alltid full av liv.En: Gamla Stan in Stockholm was always full of life.Sv: De gamla, färgglada byggnaderna och de smala kullerstensgatorna formade en ram för de stressade fotgängarna som passerade.En: The old, colorful buildings and the narrow cobblestone streets formed a backdrop for the hurried pedestrians passing by.Sv: Luften var krispig den höstdagen, fylld av doften av fallna löv.En: The air was crisp that autumn day, filled with the scent of fallen leaves.Sv: Det var där Oskars bokhandel befann sig, en plats med både historia och framtid.En: It was there that Oskar's bookstore was located, a place with both history and future.Sv: Oskar var en praktisk man.En: Oskar was a practical man.Sv: Hans mål var att modernisera bokhandeln för att locka fler kunder.En: His goal was to modernize the bookstore to attract more customers.Sv: Han hade redan börjat renovera butiken med nya hyllor och fräscha lampor.En: He had already started renovating the shop with new shelves and fresh lights.Sv: En dag, medan han rev en gammal bokhylla, upptäckte han något märkligt.En: One day, while he was tearing down an old bookshelf, he discovered something strange.Sv: En liten dörr i väggen.En: A small door in the wall.Sv: Den hade inte varit synlig tidigare.En: It had not been visible before.Sv: Oskar lutade sig fram och öppnade dörren försiktigt.En: Oskar leaned forward and opened the door carefully.Sv: Där, i det dammiga utrymmet, låg en gammal bok.En: There, in the dusty space, lay an old book.Sv: Boken var täckt av ett lager av damm och såg ut att vara mycket gammal.En: The book was covered with a layer of dust and looked very old.Sv: Oskar torkade bort dammet och försökte läsa titeln.En: Oskar wiped away the dust and tried to read the title.Sv: Texten var svårtolkad och kryptisk.En: The text was difficult to interpret and cryptic.Sv: Linnea, en passionerad lokalhistoriker, brukade ofta besöka Oskars bokhandel.En: Linnea, a passionate local historian, often visited Oskar's bookstore.Sv: När hon hörde om boken blev hon nyfiken.En: When she heard about the book, she became curious.Sv: "Det kanske finns en historia här," sa hon med ett leende.En: "There might be a story here," she said with a smile.Sv: Oskar suckade.En: Oskar sighed.Sv: Han var mest intresserad av att fortsätta renovera, men Linnea var beslutsam.En: He was mostly interested in continuing the renovations, but Linnea was determined.Sv: Hon ville ta reda på vad boken dolde.En: She wanted to find out what the book concealed.Sv: Trots Oskars tveksamhet började Linnea studera boken noggrant.En: Despite Oskar's hesitation, Linnea began to study the book carefully.Sv: Hon upptäckte att boken innehöll ledtrådar om något dolt i butiken.En: She discovered that the book contained clues about something hidden in the shop.Sv: Oskar, som var skeptisk, blev slutligen nyfiken nog att hjälpa Linnea.En: Oskar, who was skeptical, eventually became curious enough to help Linnea.Sv: Tillsammans följde de ledtrådarna mot källaren.En: Together they followed the clues to the basement.Sv: I källaren, bakom en lös tegelsten, hittade de en annan dörr.En: In the basement, behind a loose brick, they found another door.Sv: När de öppnade den avslöjades ett litet rum fyllt med gamla kartor och dokument.En: When they opened it, a small room filled with old maps and documents was revealed.Sv: En artefakt låg i mitten av rummet, etsad med symboler från Stockholms medeltid.En: An artifact lay in the center of the room, etched with symbols from medieval Stockholm.Sv: Linnea sken upp.En: Linnea beamed.Sv: "Det här är en otrolig upptäckt!"En: "This is an incredible discovery!"Sv: sa hon entusiastiskt.En: she said enthusiastically.Sv: Oskar, som nu insåg vikten av fyndet, förstod att historien själv kunde locka besökare.En: Oskar, who now realized the significance of the find, understood that history itself could attract visitors.Sv: Snart började ryktet spridas, och bokhandeln i Gamla Stan blev en attraktion.En: Soon the rumor spread, and the bookstore in Gamla Stan became an attraction.Sv: Kunder strömmade in, inte bara för att köpa böcker, utan också för att se det speciella rummet.En: Customers flocked in, not just to buy books, but also to see the special room.Sv: Genom denna oväntade vändning började Oskar se sitt arv med nya ögon.En: Through this unexpected turn of events, Oskar began to see his legacy with new eyes.Sv: Han insåg att hans bokhandel kunde vara en plats där det förflutna möter nutiden.En: He realized that his bookstore could be a place where the past meets the present.Sv: Och Linnea, med sin kärlek till historia, hade funnit en skatt i böckernas värld.En: And Linnea, with her love of history, had found a treasure in the world of books.Sv: Oskars bokhandel blev en plats full av både moderna och historiska skatter, och hans mål att attrahera fler kunder blev uppfyllt, fast på ett sätt han aldrig kunnat förutse.En: Oskar's bookstore became a place full of both modern and historical treasures, and his goal to attract more customers was fulfilled, albeit in a way he could never have foreseen. Vocabulary Words:pedestrians: fotgängarnacrisp: krispigfallen: fallnapractical: praktiskmodernize: moderniserarenovating: renoverashelves: hyllortearing: revinterpret: svårtolkadcryptic: kryptiskcurious: nyfikendetermined: beslutsamconcealed: dolthesitation: tveksamhetclues: ledtrådarskeptical: skeptiskcurious enough: nyfiken nogloose: lösartifact: artefaktetched: etsaddiscovery: upptäcktsignificance: viktenrumor: ryktetspread: spridasattraction: attraktionflocked: strömmadeforeseen: förutselegacy: arvmeets: möterpassionate: passionerad

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JB Akers recently bought an old trailer and outfitted it with shelves to become a cozy, mobile bookstore. She carries a variety of genres by independent authors.

Send us a textHi, this week I'm chatting with Amy Joyce and Gayle Weiswasser, co-owners of Wonderland Books in Bethesda, Maryland.What turns a bookstore into a place where people feel part of a community? We asked Wonderland Books co-owners Amy Joyce and Gail Weiswasser, whose Bethesda shop blends sharp curation, joyful whimsy, and real community care—right down to a wall of Polaroids featuring every visiting dog.We trace their unlikely routes into bookselling—Amy from nearly three decades at the Washington Post and Gail from law and corporate communications—and how those skills power everything from lease negotiations to handselling, newsletters, and event strategy. They open up about curating beyond their own tastes by leaning on staff with different genre passions, why a quarter of the store is devoted to children's books, and how representation in kids' publishing shapes what young readers reach for on the shelf.Community is the through line. Hear how a creative Indiegogo campaign funded shelves and inventory while transforming donors into co-creators who curated displays, joined after-hours previews, and saw their book clubs' names on the wall. We dig into school partnerships that put author-visit titles in students' hands, hospital library donations made from damaged returns, and dog adoption events that turn the kids' section into a gentle reading nook—even for a blind pup named Rex.We also get practical about social media that works without a budget: staff-forward videos, playful trends, and a voice that feels human. Amy and Gail share what's selling now—from dystopian classics to big-hearted novels—and offer thoughtful recommendations that build empathy, including Demon Copperhead, Nickel and Dimed, Nomadland, and The Secret Lives of Church Ladies. The philosophy is simple: welcome warmly, never hover, and let curiosity lead. If you love bookstores that feel like a sanctuary and a spark, this conversation will make you want to visit, linger, and read.If this resonated, follow the show, leave a quick review, and share it with a friend who loves indie bookstores.www.thebookshoppodcast.comWonderland BooksDemon Copperhead, Barbara KingsolverNomadland, Jessica BruderBuckeye, Patrick RyanSome Great Nowhere, Ann PackerThe Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny, Kiren DesaiThe Road to Tender Hearts, Annie HartnettNickel and Dimed, Barbara EhrenreichThe Secret Lives of Church Ladies, Deesha PhilyawMandy Jackson-Beverly - Lunch With An Author Literary SeriesSupport the showThe Bookshop PodcastMandy Jackson-BeverlySocial Media Links

From the NOvember/December2025 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/

Thank you to everyone who tuned into my live video on Tuesday night! I had a good time making some of my favorite recipes from the “True North Cabin Cookbook Vol 2” If you missed it you can watch the video above!I'll be signing books at these locations if you want to pick up a signed copyHere are the recipes we made!Pomegranate Old Fashioned from the “True North Cabin Cookbook Vol 2”Pomegranate Old Fashioned Ingredients* 1 Tbsp Pomegranate seeds* 2 oz Pomegranate juice* ¼ teaspoon maple syrup* 2 ox Bourbon* 4 dashes orange butters* Orange slice for garnishInstructions* Muddle the pomegranate seeds with the pomegranate juice, maple syrup and orange bitters* Add bourbon and shake in a cocktail shaker to combine* Pour over rocks glass with ice and garnish with an orange sliceRoasted Brussels Sprouts:Ingredients* 3-4 Cups Brussels Sprouts, cut in half or quarters* Tbsp olive oil* Teaspoon kosher salt* 1/4 cup Fig Jam, or you can substitute Apricot Jam, Orange Marmalade, or other jam* 1 Tbsp Balsamic Vinegar or Pomegranate MolassesInstructions* Toss Brussels Sprouts in olive oil and salt and roast in a 400 degree oven for 30 minutes* Toss with the jam and the vinegar and roast for another 10 minutesInstant Pot 5 Minute RisottoGet the recipe here!Scallops With Oven-Baked RisottoIngredientsFor the Risotto* 1 1/2 cups Arborio Rice* 4 cups chicken stock* 1/2 cup diced onion* 1 large garlic cloves minced* 3 Tbsp butter diced into 6 chunks* 1 teaspoon black pepper* 1 teaspoon salt* Zest of one lemon* 3 Tbsp lemon juice* 1/3 cup Parmesan Cheese* 1 Tbsp chopped parsley* 3 Tbsp chopped DillFor the Scallops* ½ cup flour* 1 tsp paprika* ½ tsp. Lawry's seasoned salt* ½ tsp. pepper* pinch of sugar* 1/4 cup butter* 1/4 cup dry white wine* 4 Tbsp lemon juice* 16 large Day Boat Scallops patted dryInstructionsFor The Risotto* Preheat oven to 350* In a 10-inch oven safe skillet or pot with a lid, add the rice, stock, onion, garlic and butter* Cover the pot with tin foil and the lid of the pot and bake for 45 minutes* Remove the pot from the oven and start the broiler preheating for the Scallops* Add pepper, salt, lemon zest, lemon juice, and 1/3 cup parmesan cheese to the rice pot and vigorously stir for 3 minutes, combining all the ingredients and blending the risotto until creamy. If the mixture seems dry, you can add additional broth or cream a few Tbsp at a time until you get the consistency and creaminess you desire. Cover the pot and let rest until the scallops are done.* Right before serving and plating, stir fresh herbs into the riceFor The Scallops* Preheat the broiler* Mix all dry ingredients in a plastic bag.* Melt butter in a baking dish under the broiler. Add the wine and lemon juice.* Toss scallops in dry ingredients – shake until coated.* Put scallops in a buttered baking dish and spoon a teaspoon of butter over each scallop.* Broil for 4-6 minutes until no longer opaque and cooked through* Serve the scallops alongside the risotto with fresh lemon slices and the broiled butter spooned over both the scallops and drizzled over the risottoPecan Pie BarsGet the recipe hereThanks for cooking along! If you like these recipe please share and like by clicking the heart below.November 18 5-8 pM Fitgers DuluthAuthor Talk and Recipe Tasting collaborative event between The Bookstore at Fitger's, Duluth Kitchen & The Boat Club.The Boat Club, 600 E Superior Street, Duluth, MN 55802Get your ticketNovember 19, 6:30-8 PM Knife Sharpening and Book Signing Event VivrontA fall gathering for home cooks, flavor seekers, and anyone who knows the joy of a sharp knife and a good story.4948 France Ave S, Edina, MN 55410Get TicketsThanks for reading Stephanie's Dish Newsletter! This post is public so feel free to share it. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stephaniehansen.substack.com/subscribe

Thank you to everyone who tuned into my live video on Tuesday night! I had a good time making some of my favorite recipes from the “True North Cabin Cookbook Vol 2” If you missed it you can watch the video above!I'll be signing books at these locations if you want to pick up a signed copyHere are the recipes we made!Pomegranate Old Fashioned from the “True North Cabin Cookbook Vol 2”Pomegranate Old Fashioned Ingredients* 1 Tbsp Pomegranate seeds* 2 oz Pomegranate juice* ¼ teaspoon maple syrup* 2 ox Bourbon* 4 dashes orange butters* Orange slice for garnishInstructions* Muddle the pomegranate seeds with the pomegranate juice, maple syrup and orange bitters* Add bourbon and shake in a cocktail shaker to combine* Pour over rocks glass with ice and garnish with an orange sliceRoasted Brussels Sprouts:Ingredients* 3-4 Cups Brussels Sprouts, cut in half or quarters* Tbsp olive oil* Teaspoon kosher salt* 1/4 cup Fig Jam, or you can substitute Apricot Jam, Orange Marmalade, or other jam* 1 Tbsp Balsamic Vinegar or Pomegranate MolassesInstructions* Toss Brussels Sprouts in olive oil and salt and roast in a 400 degree oven for 30 minutes* Toss with the jam and the vinegar and roast for another 10 minutesInstant Pot 5 Minute RisottoGet the recipe here!Scallops With Oven-Baked RisottoIngredientsFor the Risotto* 1 1/2 cups Arborio Rice* 4 cups chicken stock* 1/2 cup diced onion* 1 large garlic cloves minced* 3 Tbsp butter diced into 6 chunks* 1 teaspoon black pepper* 1 teaspoon salt* Zest of one lemon* 3 Tbsp lemon juice* 1/3 cup Parmesan Cheese* 1 Tbsp chopped parsley* 3 Tbsp chopped DillFor the Scallops* ½ cup flour* 1 tsp paprika* ½ tsp. Lawry's seasoned salt* ½ tsp. pepper* pinch of sugar* 1/4 cup butter* 1/4 cup dry white wine* 4 Tbsp lemon juice* 16 large Day Boat Scallops patted dryInstructionsFor The Risotto* Preheat oven to 350* In a 10-inch oven safe skillet or pot with a lid, add the rice, stock, onion, garlic and butter* Cover the pot with tin foil and the lid of the pot and bake for 45 minutes* Remove the pot from the oven and start the broiler preheating for the Scallops* Add pepper, salt, lemon zest, lemon juice, and 1/3 cup parmesan cheese to the rice pot and vigorously stir for 3 minutes, combining all the ingredients and blending the risotto until creamy. If the mixture seems dry, you can add additional broth or cream a few Tbsp at a time until you get the consistency and creaminess you desire. Cover the pot and let rest until the scallops are done.* Right before serving and plating, stir fresh herbs into the riceFor The Scallops* Preheat the broiler* Mix all dry ingredients in a plastic bag.* Melt butter in a baking dish under the broiler. Add the wine and lemon juice.* Toss scallops in dry ingredients – shake until coated.* Put scallops in a buttered baking dish and spoon a teaspoon of butter over each scallop.* Broil for 4-6 minutes until no longer opaque and cooked through* Serve the scallops alongside the risotto with fresh lemon slices and the broiled butter spooned over both the scallops and drizzled over the risottoPecan Pie BarsGet the recipe hereThanks for cooking along! If you like these recipe please share and like by clicking the heart below.November 18 5-8 pM Fitgers DuluthAuthor Talk and Recipe Tasting collaborative event between The Bookstore at Fitger's, Duluth Kitchen & The Boat Club.The Boat Club, 600 E Superior Street, Duluth, MN 55802Get your ticketNovember 19, 6:30-8 PM Knife Sharpening and Book Signing Event VivrontA fall gathering for home cooks, flavor seekers, and anyone who knows the joy of a sharp knife and a good story.4948 France Ave S, Edina, MN 55410Get TicketsThanks for reading Stephanie's Dish Newsletter! This post is public so feel free to share it. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stephaniehansen.substack.com/subscribe

This week's Book Picks comes from welcome Jim Havener from Green Toad Bookstore in Oneonta, New York and James Conrad from The Golden Notebook in Woodstock, New York for our selections this week.

You've probably never thought about it quite like this before: cash flow problems don't just affect your finances—they affect your people. When money gets tight, it puts strain on the relationships and dynamics within your business. And when your people start to struggle, your whole business can suffer. Let's unpack this idea together… Get started now with the Inventory Genus Course. 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!

You've probably never thought about it quite like this before: cash flow problems don't just affect your finances—they affect your people. When money gets tight, it puts strain on the relationships and dynamics within your business. And when your people start to struggle, your whole business can suffer. Let's unpack this idea together… Get started now with the Inventory Genus Course. 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!

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In this week's episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast, host Daniel Smrokowski sits down with author Nancy Goodfellow to discuss her inspiring new novel, Special — a heartfelt story that celebrates friendship, inclusion, and the beauty of being exactly who you are. Special follows Madison and Meg, two junior high students navigating grief, growing up, and disability awareness. Meg, who has Down syndrome, brings joy and resilience to every page, while Madison's journey through loss and healing reminds readers of the power of supportive friendships. During their conversation, Daniel and Nancy explore why stories like Special matter — especially for young readers — and how the novel helps foster empathy, understanding, and the celebration of differences. If you care about inclusion, disability representation, or simply love a good story, this episode is for you. Together, let's keep amplifying voices that make the world more inclusive — one story, one episode at a time.

Disclosure: We are part of the Amazon Affiliate/LTK Creator programs. We will receive a small commission at no cost if you purchase a book. This post may contain links to purchase books.I'm declaring the holiday season officially open—starting November 1. After a tough year and a long reading slump, I decided to chase joy early this year with one thing that never fails to cheer me up: holiday romances.In this kickoff episode of my holiday reading season, I share why I'm leaning hard into cozy Christmas books this November, how I'm rebuilding my relationship with joy (and Christmas itself), and what I've been reading on my own mini reading retreat. Then, bestselling author Lauren Blakely joins me to talk about her newest audio-first release Merry Little Kissmas and the fan-favorite My Favorite Holidate. We chat about her writing process, full-cast audiobooks, and why she loves creating spicy, escapist holiday romances that feel like “Hallmark movies with heat.”

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We are living in a day and time where Christians are confused, a confusion that is exacerbated by large amounts of time being spent on social media. The confusion comes in as a direct result from preachers across America who refuse to preach on rightly divided Bible doctrine, and by Christians themselves who will not 'endure sound doctrine'. Today is a call to born again believers everywhere to get back in the game by getting back in the Book. Preached live this morning at the Bible Believers Church at the Bookstore in Palatka, Florida.

SHOW NOTES: https://jewishbooks.blogspot.com/2025/11/jean-meltzer-queen-of-jewish-joy.html  TRANSCRIPT: https://otter.ai/u/65Uhjlmyb1QYDBa_KvBpl0TCTyU?utm_source=copy_url  Back in July 2025 I did a brief interview with Jean Meltzer, so she could tell you about Jewish Joy Con, an exciting event coming to Fort Lauderdale, Florida in March 2026. But I promised you a longer interview later - and here it is! Jean talks about her writing, her Jewish Joy Book Club and subscription box, more about the con, and about her newest book, The Eight Heartbreaks of Hanukkah.  LEARN MORE:  Jean Meltzer's website, Instagram, and Facebook Jewish Women Talk About Romance Books group on Facebook The Jewish Joy Box Jewish Joy Con (March 13-15, 2026 in Ft. Lauderdale, FL) Jean's own books: o The Matzah Ball o Mr. Perfect on Paper o Kissing Kosher o Magical Meet Cute o The Eight Heartbreaks of Hanukkah Jean's recommended reading suggestions: o Blood Bond by Helen Hardt o Never Planned on You by Lindsey Hammerhof o Battle of the Bookstores by Ali Brady o Sisters of Fortune by Esther Chechebar o Soon by You by Dahlia Adler o Good Grief by Sarah Goodman Confino Heidi's "Jewish Joy" series on Multicultural Kid Blogs CREDITS: Produced by Feldman Children's Library at Congregation B'nai Israel Co-sponsored by the Association of Jewish Libraries Sister podcast: Nice Jewish Books Theme Music: The Freilachmakers Klezmer String Band Newsletter: bookoflifepodcast.substack.com Facebook Discussion Group: Jewish Kidlit Mavens Facebook Page: Facebook.com/bookoflifepodcast Instagram: @bookoflifepodcast Support the Podcast: Shop or Donate Your feedback is welcome! Please write to bookoflifepodcast@gmail.com or leave a voicemail at 561-206-2473.

Happy Halloween! Sam joins us to talk about spooky books! The full list will be here later, but in the meantime, check out gibsonsbookstore.com/horror where you'll find a whole bunch of the books mentioned. Books Mentioned During This Episode (Full List Coming SoOoOoOon) 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

Mark interviews artist, author, and indie bookstore owner Donovan Scherer about his writing, his art, and his store in downtown Kenosha, Wisconsin. Prior to the interview, Mark welcomes new patrons, shares recent comments, a personal update and a word about this episode's sponsor. This episode is sponsored by an affiliate link to Manuscript Report. Use code MARK5 at checkout and save $5.00 off your own personalized report. In their interview, Mark and Donovan talk about: Donovan background as an illustrator creating various characters, and then eventually moving on to writing middle grade chapter books Never really learning about how to sell books online, but rather through in person events like comic book conventions The popularity of the ZomBeans (zombies) Donovan has drawn, including unique caricatures of his patrons The idea of working on a "talking flowchart" to help understand what people gravitate towards How Donovan has been doing local markets for 15 years -- since 2010 The regular festivals Donovan has started running in the parking lot across the street from his store Acquiring the Studio Moonfall 400 square foot store in 2019 What Donovan carries in his store How Donovan acquired ten pallets of books from a library that was wanting to move them Half of what Donovan sells in his own store being his own work -- meaning that his average margin is much higher than most other bookstores The CUT THE LINE promo where authors can get their books featured in the store and via the store's socials by providing 8 copies of their book to Studio Moonfall And more...   After the interview Mark reflects on the incredible effort and unique approach to creating his own store in order to ensure his work was available in a brick and mortar space. He also talks about the various margins that are typical for bookstores and how Donovan has navigated that with some ingenius moves. Mark also shares a special offer for patrons related to the CUT THE LINE promotion Donovan has in place.   Links of Interest: Donovan Scherer: Adventures in Art & Madness Studio Moonfall Author Submissions Page EP 440 - Behind the Scenes of the Podcast Guest Playbook with Matty Dalrymple Mark's Substack Article: When the Math for an Author Event Doesn't Add Up Manuscript Report (Mark's affiliate link) Buy Mark a Coffee Patreon for Stark Reflections Mark's YouTube channel Mark's Stark Reflections on Writing & Publishing Newsletter (Signup) An Author's Guide to Working With Bookstores and Libraries The Relaxed Author Buy eBook Direct Buy Audiobook Direct Publishing Pitfalls for Authors An Author's Guide to Working with Libraries & Bookstores Wide for the Win Mark's Canadian Werewolf Books This Time Around (Short Story) A Canadian Werewolf in New York Stowe Away (Novella) Fear and Longing in Los Angeles Fright Nights, Big City Lover's Moon Hex and the City Only Monsters in the Building The Canadian Mounted: A Trivia Guide to Planes, Trains and Automobiles Yippee Ki-Yay Motherf*cker: A Trivia Guide to Die Hard Merry Christmas! Shitter Was Full!: A Trivia Guide to National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation   Donovan Scherer is an author and illustrator creating worlds of adventure with a sense of humor and a little bit of dread that everything will go terribly, terribly wrong. In 2009, he started the Fear & Sunshine series of middle-grade illustrated novels and began his work in book publishing. Along with developing more of his own series across novels, comics, video games, and animation, he also works with independent authors to help bring their stories to life. In 2019, he opened the Studio Moonfall in downtown Kenosha, Wisconsin - an art studio and bookstore featuring his endlessly increasing body of work and highlighting other local and independent authors and artists. The introductory, end, and bumper music for this podcast ("Laser Groove") was composed and produced by Kevin MacLeod of www.incompetech.com and is Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

Action Pact is one of four Head Start programs affected by the federal government shutdown in Georgia. More than 500 children and their families in southeast Georgia rely on Action Pact for food, educational services, and employment resources. However, due to the halt in federal funds, Executive Director Diane Rogers says they’ll have to stop providing that community support starting Monday, November 3. Close to 200 employees will also be furloughed. She spoke to “Closer Look” about how devastating this will be for those in need and how she’s working with Georgia lawmakers in Washington to recover some financial assistance. Plus, if you see The Grim Reader Bookshop rolling around metro Atlanta, don’t be alarmed. The mobile bookstore, which is a hearse, offers a variety of books that appeal to fans of scary stories. For Halloween, Olivia Doyle, the founder of the bookstore, discusses the backstory of her business and why community is a central focus of her work.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

____________Podcast Redefining Society and Technology Podcast With Marco Ciappellihttps://redefiningsocietyandtechnologypodcast.com  ____________Host Marco CiappelliCo-Founder & CMO @ITSPmagazine | Master Degree in Political Science - Sociology of Communication l Branding & Marketing Advisor | Journalist | Writer | Podcast Host | #Technology #Cybersecurity #Society

The question that IBPA staff probably gets asked the most by publishers is: How do I sell more books. We're always happy to help, so IBPA's Chief Content Officer Lee Wind joins “Inside Independent Publishing (with IBPA)” to share advice on the most effective and ineffective book marketing tactics, including how you can get your book vetted so bookstores, librarians, and consumers will be more likely to buy it; how you can make your books more discoverable to buyers; how you should successfully market your book pre-publication, during the launch, and post publication; and much more.PARTICIPANTSLee Wind (he/him) is IBPA's Chief Content Officer, and is constantly iterating IBPA's book marketing programs to help our members' books achieve and succeed. A book blogger and author published by six different independent presses himself, Lee is passionate about empowering and amplifying independent voices. As an author, Lee writes stories to empower kids and teens to be their authentic selves and change the world—the same books that would have changed his life as a young gay, Jewish kid. Lee is also the co-founder of We Are Stronger Than Censorship, a nonprofit program that buys and donates two books to offset every one book challenge. You can visit Lee's author website at leewind.orgIndependent Book Publishers Association is the largest trade association for independent publishers in the United States. As the IBPA Director of Membership & Member Services, Christopher Locke assists the 3,900 members as they travel along their publishing journeys. Major projects include managing the member benefits to curate the most advantageous services for independent publishers and author publishers; managing the Innovative Voices Program that supports publishers from marginalized communities; and hosting the IBPA podcast, “Inside Independent Publishing (with IBPA).” He's also passionate about indie publishing, because he's an author publisher himself, having published two novels so far in his YA trilogy, The Enlightenment Adventures.LINKSLearn more about the many benefits of becoming a member of Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA) here: https://www.ibpa-online.org/Sell more books with IBPA's book marketing programs: https://www.ibpa-online.org/page/ListofBenefits#sellmorebooksSupport independent publishers whose books have been banned through the We Are Stronger Than Censorship campaign: https://www.wearestrongerthancensorship.org/Check out IBPA Chief Content Officer Lee Wind's books here: https://www.leewind.org/Follow IBPA on:Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/IBPAonlineX – https://twitter.com/ibpaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/ibpalovesindies/Follow Lee Wind here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamleewind/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leewindBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/leewind.bsky.socialYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/leewindauthor

From the September/October 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 Amy Zimmerman from Chatham Bookstore in Chatham, NY and we also welcome Cheryl McKeon from The Book House in Albany, NY.

I'm chatting with Dianuh from Chasing Linen about simplifying your business for profitability. Dianuh is an incredibly successful business woman who has great insights into how cutting revenue streams can actually help your business Get started now with the Inventory Genus Course. 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 Connect with Dianuhhttps://www.instagram.com/dianuhaerin https://www.instagram.com/chasinglinen www.chasinglinen.com

I'm chatting with Dianuh from Chasing Linen about simplifying your business for profitability. Dianuh is an incredibly successful business woman who has great insights into how cutting revenue streams can actually help your business Get started now with the Inventory Genus Course. 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 Connect with Dianuhhttps://www.instagram.com/dianuhaerin https://www.instagram.com/chasinglinen www.chasinglinen.com

Hey There BookshelversSomething a little different for this week as the whole PACT team wanted to talk about what was, frankly, an amazing DogX 2025. Nat, Jay, Corrin and Steve discuss the challenges and triumphs faced by the team, the importance of community and connection, and the memorable moments from the event. We ponder on the purpose behind Dog X, the highlights of the conference, and the contributions of the unsung heroes who made it all possible. We also have little messages peppered through out that were caught by attendees and speakers alike throughout the day. Hope you enjoy! WOOF!DOGx InfoLink to our Bookstore

America's bookstores have always been about more than just books, but the role they play in American society has changed over the years. In this episode, Evan Friss joins us for a conversation about his New York Times Bestseller, The Bookshop: A History of the American Bookstore (Viking, 2023), and the unique place that bookstores – and those who operate them – have held in American society from the colonial era to our own. Dr. Evan Friss is Professor of History at James Madison University and the author of multiple books, including On Bicycles: A 200 Year History of Cycling in New York City (Columbia University Press, 2019). You can find out more about his work at his website, EvanFriss.com. A special thanks to our friend, Dane Honeycutt, for recommending that we invite Evan on the show to discuss The Bookshop. This episode was edited by Ben Sawyer.

This week on ‘The Write Question,' host Lauren Korn speaks with co-owner of Hamilton's Chapter One Bookstore, Marisa Neyenhuis—about her parents' pledge parties and about the books she's loving and recommending this year—for a live pledge week episode.

This week on ‘The Write Question,' host Lauren Korn speaks with co-owner of Hamilton's Chapter One Bookstore, Marisa Neyenhuis—about her parents' pledge parties and about the books she's loving and recommending this year—for a live pledge week episode.

There is a lot going on that will not end well for many people. Something huge is coming down the pipeline. Protect yourself by staying away from obvious trouble. Yes, there are serious foreign assets involved. Bookstore are known to drop the dog whistle hints of things to come. Left groups are getting together and plotting. They don't think we know. Tina Peters does not deserve to be in prison. Even the Ivy League professors are asking questions. Setting the bar on what speech is allowed. The judge was biased and aggressive. There is collusion and communication to prove it. Violence is part of left coms. Let's keep an eye on things and concentrate on the funding. The main media pitch is an operation. When you are young at 20, it seems like a weird age. When we were in Rome, something was going on. Progress is being made in the real justice category. Now, our persistence is key. We have to keep fighting.

Matthew D. Nelsen, an Assistant Professor of Political Science at the University of Miami, has a new book out that focuses on the content of civic education in the United States, and how we learn about the diverse and varied history of the United States. There is an ongoing and contemporary conversation about civic education in the United States, and what should and should not be taught in explaining the United States, how it works, who is part of it, and how it has evolved over four centuries. Nelsen's work, The Color of Civics: Civic Education for a Multiracial Democracy (Oxford UP, 2023), pays close attention to what happens in classrooms, particularly urban classrooms, when these lessons are taught, and how students respond to these curricula and experiences. What he finds should be of interest to all of us, since it gets to the very heart of civic education, which is how to teach young people about being citizens in a democracy. Nelsen poses these broader questions throughout the book: Who is learning what? What is the general social studies curriculum that discusses “how a bill becomes a law” and the basic information about separation of powers and checks and balances? How is this curriculum, which is both somewhat abstract and also an idealized version of the American political system, taught, and how is it engaged by students? Nelsen found a variety of answers, but what is of particular interest is that there are teachers and instructors who have taken this somewhat static curriculum, and integrated different dimensions to it, engaging students in understandings of social movements, highlighting activities by a number of different political leaders, from both mainstream and marginalized groups. When the education becomes more multifaceted, it pulls in more students, and allows them to see themselves in these activities, even in leadership roles. And it also is more encompassing for all of the students in the classroom, regardless of race or other identity groupings. The Color of Civics pulls together a variety of forms and kinds of research methodology to understand what happens in classrooms and how students learn and see themselves within this fabric of American democracy. Using qualitative, quantitative, and ethnographic approaches, Nelsen weaves together robust data to explore what makes diverse impacts within the classrooms, especially within a big, urban public school system. Part of what is teased out in this research is the potential longevity of political socialization that transpires at an early age among students—this is a key dimension of citizenship, creating in individuals an understanding of their role and capacities within a democracy. The ability to teach about social movements, and political movements, and the individuals who were involved in these movements expands the concept of citizen participation in American politics and thus expands the notion of citizenship in general. This approach also moves beyond the “great man” narrative of history and helps students to think about how various people engage in politics, not just by running for elected office. Nelsen's work is important and useful as we continue to consider how citizens can and should participate in American politics and how the next generation is taught about citizenship, the American republic, and the idea of a complex democracy. This book may be acquired at Books and Books in Miami, Florida, at the Seminary Co-op Bookstore in Chicago, IL, and at Women & Children First Bookstore in Chicago, IL. Lilly J. Goren is a professor of political science at Carroll University, and co-host of the New Books in Political Science. She is co-editor of The Politics of the Marvel Cinematic Universe Volume I: The Infinity Sage and Volume II: Into the Multiverse (UP Kansas, 2022 & 2025), as well as co-editor of Women and the White House: Gender, Popular Culture, and Presidential Politics (UP Kentucky, 2012). She can be reached @gorenlj.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/political-science

Fluent Fiction - Danish: A Serendipitous Discovery in Aarhus' Enchanted Bookstore Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-10-23-22-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: I Aarhus, hvor efteråret havde malet byen i gyldne nuancer, lå der en lille, hyggelig boghandel ved siden af Aarhus Katedralskole.En: In Aarhus, where autumn had painted the city in golden hues, there was a small, cozy bookstore next to Aarhus Katedralskole.Da: Denne gamle bygning, en højborg af læring og historie, stod som et vidnesbyrd om tider, der var gået.En: This old building, a bastion of learning and history, stood as a testament to times gone by.Da: Astrid og Jens, begge elever på skolen, trådte ind i boghandlen.En: Astrid and Jens, both students at the school, stepped into the bookstore.Da: Butikken duftede af gamle bøger og friskbrygget kaffe.En: The shop smelled of old books and freshly brewed coffee.Da: Astrid havde en plan.En: Astrid had a plan.Da: Hun var fast besluttet på at finde alt det, hun havde brug for, til hendes naturvidenskabsprojekt om skolens arkitektoniske historie.En: She was determined to find everything she needed for her science project on the school's architectural history.Da: Hun elskede skolens buer og høje lofter, og hun kunne brugt timer på at betragte dem.En: She loved the school's arches and high ceilings and could spend hours admiring them.Da: Jens derimod, med sin evige trang til eventyr, begyndte straks at kigge på bøger om alt muligt andet.En: Jens, on the other hand, with his eternal craving for adventure, immediately started looking at books on all sorts of other topics.Da: "Astrid, se!En: "Astrid, look!Da: En bog om vikinger!En: A book about vikings!Da: Den ser spændende ud!"En: It looks exciting!"Da: sagde han med et begejstret grin.En: he said with an enthusiastic grin.Da: Astrid sukkede let.En: Astrid sighed softly.Da: Hun vidste, at Jens' nysgerrighed ofte ledte dem ud på sidespor.En: She knew that Jens' curiosity often led them astray.Da: De gik forbi rækker af bøger.En: They walked past rows of books.Da: Astrid søgte på hylderne efter bøger om arkitektur og skolens historie.En: Astrid searched the shelves for books about architecture and the school's history.Da: Men tiden gik hurtigt, og hun fandt intet.En: But time flew by, and she found nothing.Da: Frustrationen byggede sig op i hende.En: The frustration built up inside her.Da: "Jeg finder aldrig det rigtige," mumlede hun stille.En: "I'll never find the right thing," she mumbled quietly.Da: "Kom nu, Astrid.En: "Come on, Astrid.Da: Måske er det netop i at lade sig distrahere, vi finder det, vi leder efter," sagde Jens med sit sædvanlige ukuelige optimisme.En: Maybe it's precisely in letting ourselves get distracted that we find what we're looking for," Jens said with his usual unyielding optimism.Da: Astrid rystede på hovedet, men smilede.En: Astrid shook her head but smiled.Da: Han havde en pointe.En: He had a point.Da: De vendte rundt et hjørne, og der, i en stille krog, lå en gammel bog med titlen "Aarhus Katedralskoles Arkitektoniske Samling."En: They rounded a corner, and there, in a quiet nook, lay an old book titled "Aarhus Katedralskoles Arkitektoniske Samling."Da: Astrids hjerte sprang et slag over.En: Astrid's heart skipped a beat.Da: "Jens, se!"En: "Jens, look!"Da: sagde hun ivrigt og greb bogen.En: she said eagerly and grabbed the book.Da: Bogen var et skatkammer af information og billeder, netop det, hun havde brug for til sit projekt.En: The book was a treasure trove of information and pictures, exactly what she needed for her project.Da: Astrid rettede sig op og så på Jens.En: Astrid straightened up and looked at Jens.Da: "Jeg tror, dine omveje alligevel ikke var så dårlige," sagde hun taknemmeligt.En: "I guess your detours weren't so bad after all," she said gratefully.Da: De forlod boghandlen sammen, begge lidt klogere.En: They left the bookstore together, both a little wiser.Da: Astrid havde nu alt, hun skulle bruge til at lave et fantastisk projekt.En: Astrid now had everything she needed to create a fantastic project.Da: Hun havde lært at værdsætte det uventede.En: She had learned to appreciate the unexpected.Da: Jens havde set, hvordan fokus også kan føre til nye eventyr og resultater.En: Jens had seen how focus can also lead to new adventures and results.Da: På hjemvejen hvinede vinden gennem de farverige blade, men Astrid følte sig varm inden i.En: On the way home, the wind whistled through the colorful leaves, but Astrid felt warm inside.Da: De havde klaret det.En: They had succeeded.Da: Sammen.En: Together. Vocabulary Words:autumn: efterårethues: nuancerbastion: højborgtestament: vidnesbyrdcozy: hyggeligdetermined: fast besluttetarches: buertrail: sidesporenthusiastic: begejstretcraving: trangduftede: smelledfrustration: frustrationmumbled: mumledeunyielding: ukueligedetours: omvejeskipped a beat: sprang et slag overtreasure trove: skatkammergratefully: taknemmeligtappreciate: værdsætteunexpected: uventedeadventure: eventyrstraightened up: rettede sig opnook: krogarchitectural: arkitektoniskeproject: projektcuriosity: nysgerrighedleaves: bladewarm inside: varm inden isucceeded: klaret detstroked: hvinede

Matthew D. Nelsen, an Assistant Professor of Political Science at the University of Miami, has a new book out that focuses on the content of civic education in the United States, and how we learn about the diverse and varied history of the United States. There is an ongoing and contemporary conversation about civic education in the United States, and what should and should not be taught in explaining the United States, how it works, who is part of it, and how it has evolved over four centuries. Nelsen's work, The Color of Civics: Civic Education for a Multiracial Democracy (Oxford UP, 2023), pays close attention to what happens in classrooms, particularly urban classrooms, when these lessons are taught, and how students respond to these curricula and experiences. What he finds should be of interest to all of us, since it gets to the very heart of civic education, which is how to teach young people about being citizens in a democracy. Nelsen poses these broader questions throughout the book: Who is learning what? What is the general social studies curriculum that discusses “how a bill becomes a law” and the basic information about separation of powers and checks and balances? How is this curriculum, which is both somewhat abstract and also an idealized version of the American political system, taught, and how is it engaged by students? Nelsen found a variety of answers, but what is of particular interest is that there are teachers and instructors who have taken this somewhat static curriculum, and integrated different dimensions to it, engaging students in understandings of social movements, highlighting activities by a number of different political leaders, from both mainstream and marginalized groups. When the education becomes more multifaceted, it pulls in more students, and allows them to see themselves in these activities, even in leadership roles. And it also is more encompassing for all of the students in the classroom, regardless of race or other identity groupings. The Color of Civics pulls together a variety of forms and kinds of research methodology to understand what happens in classrooms and how students learn and see themselves within this fabric of American democracy. Using qualitative, quantitative, and ethnographic approaches, Nelsen weaves together robust data to explore what makes diverse impacts within the classrooms, especially within a big, urban public school system. Part of what is teased out in this research is the potential longevity of political socialization that transpires at an early age among students—this is a key dimension of citizenship, creating in individuals an understanding of their role and capacities within a democracy. The ability to teach about social movements, and political movements, and the individuals who were involved in these movements expands the concept of citizen participation in American politics and thus expands the notion of citizenship in general. This approach also moves beyond the “great man” narrative of history and helps students to think about how various people engage in politics, not just by running for elected office. Nelsen's work is important and useful as we continue to consider how citizens can and should participate in American politics and how the next generation is taught about citizenship, the American republic, and the idea of a complex democracy. This book may be acquired at Books and Books in Miami, Florida, at the Seminary Co-op Bookstore in Chicago, IL, and at Women & Children First Bookstore in Chicago, IL. Lilly J. Goren is a professor of political science at Carroll University, and co-host of the New Books in Political Science. She is co-editor of The Politics of the Marvel Cinematic Universe Volume I: The Infinity Sage and Volume II: Into the Multiverse (UP Kansas, 2022 & 2025), as well as co-editor of Women and the White House: Gender, Popular Culture, and Presidential Politics (UP Kentucky, 2012). She can be reached @gorenlj.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/education

CULTIVATING SAINTS, SAGES, AND STATESMEN THROUGH THE GREAT TRADITION OF CHRISTENDOMIn this long anticipated Part 2 (see Ep. 19 for Part 1), Catholic theologian and historian Dr. Alan Fimister defends this provocative assertion: the Church founded by Jesus Christ is Roman, in some mysterious sense prophesied in the Old, and fulfilled in the New Testament. The implications are astounding, not only in terms of how we understand the past, but the present, as well as the future history of the world. Part 2 focuses more on the fulfillment of these prophecies in the New Testament. A forthcoming Part 3 will focus on the "Roman" aspects of the end times (particularly the "restrainer" that holds back the coming of Antichrist).If you haven't yet seen Part 1, check out Ep. 19 here: https://youtu.be/_fR-Y8wd7O0Purchase Dr. Fimister's book, "The Iron Sceptre of the Son of Man: Romanitas as a Note of the Church" with an Eternal Christendom exclusive discount through Os Justi Press at our Bookstore (below).Dr. Fimister is a member of Eternal Christendom's Advisory Board:https://eternalchristendom.com/advisory-board/dr-alan-fimister/VISIT OUR WEBSITEhttps://eternalchristendom.com/BECOME A PATRON OF THE GREAT TRADITIONWe are a non-profit, and all gifts are tax-deductible. Help us continue to dig into the Great Tradition; produce beautiful, substantive content; and gift these treasures to cultural orphans around the world for free:https://eternalchristendom.com/become-a-patron/EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNTS AT ETERNAL CHRISTENDOM BOOKSTOREhttps://eternalchristendom.com/bookstore/CONNECT ON SOCIAL MEDIAX: https://twitter.com/JoshuaTCharlesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/joshuatcharles/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshuatcharles/DIVE DEEPERCheck out Eternal Christendom's "Becoming Catholic," where you'll find more than 1 million words of free content (bigger than the Bible!) in the form of Articles, Quote Archives, and Study Banks to help you become, remain, and deepen your life as a Catholic:https://eternalchristendom.com/becoming-catholic/SUBSTACKSubscribe to our Substack: https://substack.com/@eternalchristendomLISTEN ON APPLEhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eternal-christendom-podcast/id1725000526LISTEN ON SPOTIFYhttps://open.spotify.com/show/3HoTTco6oJtApc21ggVevu

From the September/October 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 Kelly Stazyk from Northshire Bookstore in Saratoga Springs, New York and Manchester Center, Vermont and Lily Bartels from The Open Door Bookstore in Schenectady, New York.

Your inventory isn't just a number on a spreadsheet—it's part of the bigger financial heartbeat of your business. In this episode, we break down why product-based businesses can't afford to look at inventory in isolation and how connecting the dots across your numbers gives you the full picture of what's really happening. Tune in to learn how every metric works together to tell your business story. Get started now with the Quickstart to Inventory Genus. Click here to use the coupon code. 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

Think the Antifa bookstores I go to are all off the beaten path?Think again.Join me on a tour through a far left revolutionary bookstore - Left Bank Books - in the heart of Seattle's tourist community.Decode The Left with Karlyn Borysenko is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit karlyn.substack.com/subscribe

Your inventory isn't just a number on a spreadsheet—it's part of the bigger financial heartbeat of your business. In this episode, we break down why product-based businesses can't afford to look at inventory in isolation and how connecting the dots across your numbers gives you the full picture of what's really happening. Tune in to learn how every metric works together to tell your business story. Get started now with the Quickstart to Inventory Genus. Click here to use the coupon code. 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 heartfelt and funny conversation, Emili sits down with The Black Rose owner, Ashley Kofoed, to talk about books, belonging, and building something beautiful from the ground up. A veteran, former teacher, and proud Kentucky native turned Iowan, Ashley shares what it means to feel safe but still Black in the Midwest, why she left education to pursue entrepreneurship, and how she created a cozy, boozy bookstore that's become a community haven.From classroom challenges to cocktails and connection, Ashley's story is one of joy, courage, and creative freedom.

On September 10, 2025, conservative activist Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, appeared to have been fatally shot in the neck during an event at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, allegedly by 22-year-old Tyler James Robinson. The shot, we are told, was fired from a rooftop 142 yards away. The public narrative — spread by the FBI, TPUSA, and the mainstream media — is riddled with dubious details: Robinson's unexplained hours on campus, multiple clothing changes, undetected rooftop assembly and firing, a 15-foot jump escape, ditching a reassembled rifle with his DNA, incriminating texts and notes (one destroyed), and surrender after a 33-hour manhunt facilitated by his parents and a Republican activist, yet no confession. Skeptics online have highlighted improbabilities like Robinson's lack of marksmanship expertise, a massive security stand down at the UVU event, missing CCTV footage, possible evidence tampering by Kirk's team, and odd security guard movements moments before the shot — all suggesting the possibility that things aren't quite as they are being portrayed by authorities. Joined by longtime friend of the podcast, Kit Klarenberg, we look at all that plus the evidence of Kirk's evolving politics in the months leading up to his demise, including recent criticisms of Israeli influence and Zionist donors, and we consider the extraordinary media-fueled political division that followed the as-yet unexplained events at UVU.To find out more about the people and music featured in today's episode, visit the Assassinations Podcast website, www.AssassinationsPodcast.com While there, you can check out our Bookstore, where we recommend some great episode-related reading material, or shop our Merch Store to nab a logo tee or tote bag. You can also contact us through the website — we love to hear your comments, questions, corrections, and suggestions!You can find us on Twitter @AssassinsPodTo support the show and gain access to exclusive content, go to patreon.com/assassinationspodcastAssassinations Podcast was created by Niall Cooper, who researches and writes the show. Lindsey Morse is our editor and producer. Our theme music was created by Graeme Ronald. If you'd like to hear more from Graeme, check out his band, Remember Remember. You'll find them on iTunes.

Need a book? Shop local! Ahead of this weekend's Southern Festival of Books, Penguin Random House sales manager Jessica Pearson joins host Marie Cecile Anderson with her guide to Nashville's vibrant indie bookstore scene. Learn more about the sponsors of this October 16th episode: Babbel - Get up to 55% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Get more from City Cast Nashville when you become a City Cast Nashville Neighbor. You'll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm/nashville   Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Nashville newsletter.  Follow us @citycastnashville You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

This week's Book Picks comes from Roxanna Pisiak from Odyssey Bookshop in South Hadley, MA and we also welcome Kira Wizner from Merritt Bookstore in Millbrook, NY.