Podcasts about watermark books

We are back with another exciting episode featuring Wichita's own S.J. Crespo. S.J. has accomplished several things in her career working in the public and nonprofit space, and most of it (really all of it) has been to advance the city of Wichita and the state of Kansas. She is usually busy working for Kansas Health Foundation (and previously KMUW) and hosting a show where locals can have real discussions: https://storycorps.org/discover/onesmallstep/wichita/But she also wrote a children's book! The Sloth Moth hits stores and the internet TODAY so go get yourself a copy! We've read it - it's great. S.J. will be hosting events for The Sloth Moth and here is the anticipated schedule:Storytime reading at the PBS CEDC on April 2nd, 10:30 a.m. (https://www.kpts.org/family/CEDC/)Storytime reading at Red Fern Booksellers in Salina on April 5th at 10:30 am. (https://redfernbooksellers.com/)Storytime reading at Lily Lake Kansas (Augusta, KS) on April 10th, 10 a.m. (go check out the episode we did with them!)Storytime reading at The Dusty Bookshelf (Manhattan, KS) on April 12th, 10 a.m.Storytime at Watermark Books & Cafe on April 19th, 10:00 a.m.If you want to find more out about all of this and buy a book - head over to https://sjcrespo.com/ or check out her book at Watermark Books & Cafe!Follow/Like Us!Website - https://www.wichitapodcast.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wichitapodcast/                          https://www.instagram.com/threeyumsix/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/WichitaPodcast                          https://www.facebook.com/threeyumsixTwitter - https://twitter.com/WichitaPodcast                    https://twitter.com/threeyumsixTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@wichitapodcastEmail - wichitapodcast@gmail.comWichita Podcast YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5-HvQ16Chb5FzfXBeXuOMA(3YUM6) YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO5v3FPrfLHBAbUZ5OBozBgIntro sounder from the Wichita Now video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WH6XW1JltQY&t=349sTheme music by Emily Hahn - @emilyhahnmusic on Instagram. Find her music on Spotify, Apple Music, and anywhere you can stream music! EP is out called "Brighter Tomorrow" and single "Take Time."© Wichita Podcast LLC 2025

Some updates about what the podcast will look like in 2024, news about Amy's book release (January 16th, aaaa!), and a replay of one of our most popular episodes: "Invisible, Lyrical, and Purple Prose".   Tour dates mentioned: Tuesday January 16th at 6pm - Wichita, KS, Watermark Books & Cafe with KT Hanna, author of numerous fantasy, dystopian, and LitRPG books Wednesday January 17th at 7pm - Tulsa, OK, Magic City Books  Thursday January 25th at 7pm - Lawrence, KS, The Raven Bookstore with Megan Bannen, author of The Undertaking of Hart & Mercy Monday January 29th at 6:30pm - Ann Arbor, MI, Literati Bookstore with Genevieve Gornichec, author of The Witch's Heart and The Weaver & The Witch Queen Find out more about THE LONGEST AUTUMN or pre-order at this link!  

Sarah Bagby spent years working at Watermark Books & Cafe in Wichita, Kansas, before taking over the reigns of ownership. She walks us through the store's rich history and shares some of the best-selling titles, including a few spring 2023 releases that she predicts will be hits. Books We Talk About: I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy, Inciting Joy by Ross Gay, Death Comes for the Archbishop by Willa Cather, Slouching Towards Bethlehem by Joan Didion, Continental Drift by Russell Banks, Devotions by Mary Oliver, The Door of No Return by Kwame Alexander, Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin, Lucy by the Sea by Elizabeth Stout, Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus, Search by Michelle Huneven, Pineapple Street by Jenny Jackson, I Have Some Questions for You by Rebecca Makkai, Blaze Me a Sun by Christoffer Carlsson, Spare by Prince Harry.

Are you a new to Wichita or just visiting? Or have you lived here your entire life and think you know everything there is to do in Wichita? Either way, this book is for you! 100 Things to Do in Wichita Before You Die is so much more than a guidebook to this great city - it also shares stories with you readers about all the great things to do in the 316. We sat down with Vanessa Whiteside - author of the book. She shared some of her favorite insights from the book, some of her best memories growing up in Wichita, and most importantly the aspects about Wichita that make it such a great place to live and/or visit. You can find 100 Things to Do in Wichita Before You Die at all your favorite local book stores. You can find Vanessa on her socials @onedelightfullife, her website www.onedelightfullife.com, or email her at info@onedelightfullife.com. And if you want to meet Vanessa and get an autograph, she is doing book signings here:June 11 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Best of Times Cards & Gifts 6452 E Central Avenue Wichita, KS 67206 Free and open to the public une 16 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.  PourHouse 711 E Douglas Avenue #105 Wichita, KS 67202 Free and open to the public June 18 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Watermark Books & Café 4701 E Douglas Avenue Wichita, KS 67218 Free and open to the public June 23 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Exploration Place 300 N McLean Boulevard Wichita, KS 67203  Open to the publicFood Truck Thursday  June 24 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Grate Fill 1807 E Douglas Avenue Wichita, KS 67211  Free and open to the public National Upcycling Day   June 26 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Chicken N Pickle 1240 N Greenwich Road Wichita, KS 67206  Free and open to the public Sunday Brunch and Bingo  July 16 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Wichita Art Museum 1400 Museum Boulevard Wichita, KS 67203  Free and open to the public  July 23, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Newport Grill 1900 N Rock Road Wichita, KS 67206  Open to the public  July 22 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Kernels Popcorn Express 1101 E 2nd Street N Wichita, KS 67214  Free and open to the public  July 28 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Ziggy's Pizza 3700 E Douglas Avenue Suite 100 Wichita, KS 67208  Open to the public  July 30 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Kansas Firefighters Museum 1300 S Broadway Street Wichita, KS 67211  Open to the public  August 18 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Orpheum Theatre 200 N Broadway #102 Wichita, KS 67202  Open to the public 100th Anniversary Film Series showing of Casablanca Follow/Like Us!Website - https://www.wichitapodcast.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wichitapodcast/                          https://www.instagram.com/threeyumsix/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/WichitaPodcast                          https://www.facebook.com/threeyumsixTwitter - https://twitter.com/WichitaPodcast                    https://twitter.com/threeyumsixTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@wichitapodcastEmail - wichitapodcast@gmail.comTheme music by Emily Hahn - @emilyhahnmusic on Instagram. Find her music on Spotify, Apple Music, and anywhere you can stream music! New EP is out NOW called "Brighter Tomorrow." © Wichita Podcast LLC 2022

Sarah Bagby, owner of Watermark Books and Café, joins Sara to talk about the love of reading, owning an independent bookstore, the ReadICT reading challenge, and more. For a list of books mentioned in this episode, visit https://catalog.wichitalibrary.org/rs/82931.

Want to know how many books Sarah Bagby owner of Watermark Books reads in a year? Listen in as we discuss owning a small business, finding balance, and giving ourselves permission to say "no."

Come join us at the 2022 Wichita Business Expo at Century II on Thursday, September 29!  This is the premiere business-to-business trade show in Wichita.  No matter what you are looking for, you will find it at the Expo! Learn more now!What do you do when national competition comes flooding in?  How do you survive?  This is the story of a small local bookstore outlasting large national chains.  Sarah Bagby has been leading Watermark books through difficult challenges, but has always been able to move forward, partly on having the right focus.  She joins host Don Sherman to share what makes her business stand out.  On this episode we discuss: Becoming more entrepreneurial in the face of competition Growing up in a house of readers Why a book is not a passive experience Being in the business of ideas Keeping people from feeling alone during the pandemic How the community helps her bring national authors to town How the internet scares Sarah Not forgetting the value of local retail businesses Everyone comes in with a problem to solve Focusing on customer engagement Admiring local non-profit leaders Reopening the cafe Learn more about Watermark Books and Cafe:www.watermarkbooks.comFacebook ProfileInstagram ProfileYouTube Channel For 45 years, Watermark Books & Café, an independent locally owned bookstore and café, has been a home for books in Wichita, KS. While our physical store houses books, our home extends well beyond the four walls and into our community. We sponsor over 100 author events featuring bestselling and soon-to-be bestselling authors. We collaborate with non-profits, other local businesses, schools, churches, libraries, and other organizations that make our community what it is. Since 1996 we have been an anchor for the Lincoln Heights Village Shopping Center at the southwest corner of Douglas and Oliver.  Mission statement: Our purpose is to connect books with readers and to provide tasty food for our café patrons. We match myriad books to a diverse population of readers, including children, in physical, eBook and audio format. With open minds and a knowledge of books, we strive to be a place for discovery and expansive experiences. We support local authors, donate to nonprofit organizations, schools, libraries, and source our coffee from a local roaster. Whether you seek an author event, a book club, a coffee meet-up or something good to read, we welcome you and are committed to representingour entire community in our selection of books. Thanks for listening, be sure to subscribe and leave us a review! Join the Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce! This podcast is brought to you by the Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce and is powered by Evergy.  To send feedback on this show and/or send suggestions for future guests or topics please e-mail communications@wichitachamber.org. This show is part of the ICT Podcast Network.  For more information visit ictpod.net

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Author and Pulitzer-prize winning journalist Timothy Egan often delves into history with his writing. He did so in his personal life, too. Prompted by his Irish Catholic family's complicated history with the church, Egan decided to find answers by walking one of the oldest pilgrimage trails in the world, taking him from Canterbury to Rome and a hopeful audience with the pope. KMUW's Beth Golay spoke with Egan about his new book, "A Pilgrimage to Eternity" -- a personal journey he's been reluctant to tell before now. Egan will be in Wichita on Thursday, October 24 for a 6 o'clock book talk at Watermark Books. Beth Golay: You are known for your creative nonfiction, your book about the Dust Bowl--The Worst Hard Time. This, too, is a work of nonfiction. The title is "A Pilgrimage to Eternity: From Canterbury to Rome in Search of Faith." So even though this is creative nonfiction, it's a bit of a departure because it's personal. So why did you decide to go on this pilgrimage? What was going

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It's freaking day 193! That's one half of a year of entrepreneurship. We're feeling lots of feelings - growth, excitement, pain, weepiness and happiness - usually all in one day. In this episode, we share (and remind ourselves) of the amazing Jen Sincero and her 10 secrets to badassery. We were so super lucky to meet Jen in Wichita at Watermark Books. We're still nerding out about it.

On this episode of BOOK TOUR WITH JOHN GRISHAM: Grisham spends Halloween in Wichita with Newbery Medal award winning author Clare Vanderpool (MOON OVER MANIFEST) and Watermark Books owner Sarah Bagby

Pauls tells James about his new book, DOG GONE, his path to sobriety, his favorite pencil, and how his life has (thankfully) changed since their days at Middlebury College. Plus Emily Crowe from Odyssey Bookshop suggests summer reading (listed below), discusses the value of independent bookstores, and makes suggestions for a good book event.      James and Pauls Discuss: Baker & Spice Bakery Portland, OR  Oakley Skis Tesla Automobiles  The Rotring Tikky- The Official Pencil of Pauls Toutonghi  Knopf  Salman Rushdie  Bill Clegg  Tim O'Connell  Renee Zuckerbrot  LitHub  Joy Williams  Karen Russell Jim Shepard  GOODHOUSE by Peyton Marshall  Skip Horack  Printer's Row Book Festival  Watermark Books  Jay Parini    Emily and James discuss: HOMEGOING by Yaa Giasi*  THE SPORT OF KINGS by C.E. Morgan* THE PRINCE & THE PAUPER by Mark Twain  ALL THE LIVING by C.E. Morgan CHURCH OF MARVELS by Leslie Parry*  THE ROAD by Cormac McCarthy  THE REASON I JUMP by Naoki Higashida (translated by David Mitchell)* Tom Franklin & Beth Ann Fennelly  *= Summer reading recommendation    http://tkpod.com // tkwithjs@gmail.com // Twitter: @JamesScottTK  Instagram: tkwithjs // Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tkwithjs