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What's involved in translating a novel? Interview with Polly Mackintosh, French-English translator for Gallic Books

Season 1 Episode 15

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We have explored a lot of different components of the book publishing industry on the podcast, but neither of us know much about the …

2 years, 5 months ago

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What books do you bring on vacation?

Season 1 Episode 14

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This episode was recorded in-person and on location during our sister vacation on the Big Island of Hawaii! We kept our reading choic…

2 years, 6 months ago

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How has BookTok affected books and publishing?

Season 1 Episode 13

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Even if you don't use TikTok, you've likely at least heard of the phenomenon known as BookTok. Individual videos sometimes get millio…

2 years, 6 months ago

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Is it ever okay to throw away books?

Season 1 Episode 12

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What do you do with books that you're finished with? Books you've read or don't want anymore or spilled coffee on? In this episode we…

2 years, 7 months ago

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What is it about romance?

Season 1 Episode 11

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Romance novels generate over $1.44 billion (with a 'b!') in revenue and are highest-earning, biggest, and fastest growing genre of fi…

2 years, 7 months ago

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What are book hangovers and what can you do about them?

Season 1 Episode 10

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If you're a reader, you know the feeling: you turn the last page of a book and want to cry that it's over. You immediately feel beref…

2 years, 8 months ago

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Do young people still read for fun?

Season 1 Episode 9

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The idea that "the kids just don't read anymore" is a tale as old as time. And, it is something that Elizabeth decided to investigate…

2 years, 8 months ago

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Should you set a yearly reading goal?

Season 1 Episode 8

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Happy New Year! Who doesn't love a good year-end round up?! Join us as we talk about our year in reading, our favorite books of 2023,…

2 years, 9 months ago

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Are books good holiday gifts?

Season 1 Episode 7

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We say yes! But there's a way to do it well. As with any type of gift-giving, there are some pitfalls to avoid... For example, arbitr…

2 years, 10 months ago

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How do you read so much?

Season 1 Episode 6

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If you're a reader, you've probably had someone ask you this question. We unpack what this question sometimes really means (How do yo…

2 years, 10 months ago

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