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Jen Bird And Athena Books: Fostering Community Through Literature
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Innhold levert av Mandy Jackson-Beverly. Alt podcastinnhold, inkludert episoder, grafikk og podcastbeskrivelser, lastes opp og leveres direkte av Mandy Jackson-Beverly eller deres podcastplattformpartner. Hvis du tror at noen bruker det opphavsrettsbeskyttede verket ditt uten din tillatelse, kan du følge prosessen skissert her https://no.player.fm/legal.
Ever wondered how someone can transition from lawyering to managing an independent bookstore? Meet Jen Bird, the co-founder of Athena Books located in Old Greenwich, Connecticut. As a former lawyer, her unique journey to entrepreneurship promises not only to inspire but also to challenge your perception about career change. She shares how her passion for reading, primarily to her children, became the foundation for this incredible venture, with the bookstore's name and its meaning being an interesting twist to their story.
Athena Books isn't just a bookshop, it is a collaborative, women-focused space with a mission to advance reading culture and community engagement. Jen takes us through her strategic approach to book curation targeted at her community's needs and the pivotal role of organizations like the American Booksellers Association in her success story. Hear from her perspective the evolution of bookselling, the importance of creating an accessible and inclusive environment, and how Athena Books is navigating this dynamic industry.
Step into the world of Athena Books, a haven for diverse age groups and book genres. Find out what book genres are making the rounds in Old Greenwich and get a scoop on the attractions around for the perfect bookish getaway. If you're passionate about independent bookstores, community building, or you're just in for a good story, this episode is your ticket!
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Demon Copperhead, Barbara Kingsolver
Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon, Michael Lewis
What You Are Looking For Is In The Library, Michiko Aoyama
The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder, David Grann
Kapitler
1. Jen Bird And Athena Books: Fostering Community Through Literature (00:00:00)
2. From Lawyer to Entrepreneur (00:00:10)
3. Creating a Collaborative, Women-Focused Bookstore (00:09:04)
4. Books and Attractions in Bookstore (00:12:01)
5. Athena Books and Bookshop Podcast Introduction (00:22:57)
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Ever wondered how someone can transition from lawyering to managing an independent bookstore? Meet Jen Bird, the co-founder of Athena Books located in Old Greenwich, Connecticut. As a former lawyer, her unique journey to entrepreneurship promises not only to inspire but also to challenge your perception about career change. She shares how her passion for reading, primarily to her children, became the foundation for this incredible venture, with the bookstore's name and its meaning being an interesting twist to their story.
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Step into the world of Athena Books, a haven for diverse age groups and book genres. Find out what book genres are making the rounds in Old Greenwich and get a scoop on the attractions around for the perfect bookish getaway. If you're passionate about independent bookstores, community building, or you're just in for a good story, this episode is your ticket!
Athena Books
She Proclaims: Our Declaration of Independence from a Man’s World, Jennifer Palmieri
Demon Copperhead, Barbara Kingsolver
Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon, Michael Lewis
What You Are Looking For Is In The Library, Michiko Aoyama
The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder, David Grann
Kapitler
1. Jen Bird And Athena Books: Fostering Community Through Literature (00:00:00)
2. From Lawyer to Entrepreneur (00:00:10)
3. Creating a Collaborative, Women-Focused Bookstore (00:09:04)
4. Books and Attractions in Bookstore (00:12:01)
5. Athena Books and Bookshop Podcast Introduction (00:22:57)
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Lik The Bookshop Podcast
An investigative podcast hosted by world-renowned literary critic and publishing insider Bethanne Patrick. Book bans are on the rise across America. With the rise of social media, book publishers are losing their power as the industry gatekeepers. More and more celebrities and influencers are publishing books with ghostwriters. Writing communities are splintering because members are at cross purposes about their mission. Missing Pages is an investigative podcast about the book publishing ind ...
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…
continue reading
Tangentially Speaking is dedicated to the idea that good conversation is organic, uncensored, revelatory, and free to go down unexpected paths with unconventional people. chrisryan.substack.com
…
continue reading
Ryan Jennings ran from the horrors of Crayton 18 years ago. Now is is coming back to face his greatest fears and search for answers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
…
continue reading
Imaginary Worlds sounds like what would happen if NPR went to ComicCon and decided that’s all they ever wanted to cover. Host Eric Molinsky spent over a decade working as a public radio reporter and producer, and he uses those skills to create thoughtful, sound-rich episodes about science fiction, fantasy, and other genres of speculative fiction. Every other week, he talks with comic book artists, game designers, novelists, screenwriters, filmmakers, and fans about how they craft their world ...
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The iFanboy.com Comic Book Podcast is a weekly talk show all about the best new current comic book releases. Lifelong friends, Conor Kilpatrick and Josh Flanagan talk about what they loved and (sometimes) hated in the current weekly books, from publishers like Marvel, DC, Image Comics, Dark Horse Comics, BOOM! Studios, IDW, Aftershock, Valiant, and more. The aim is to have a fun time, some laughs, but to also really understand what makes comic books work and what doesn’t, and trying to under ...
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