How Bookstores Build Community with Terresa from Black Garnet Books
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Tina and Hannah discuss the impact of independent bookstores on local communities with Terresa from Black Garnet Books.
Send us Fan Mail In Episode 244 of Book Talk Etc., Tina and Hannah sit down with Terresa from the indie bookstore Black Garnet Books. In this episode, we step inside an indie bookstore, exploring the role independent bookstores play in shaping local reading communities, what it means to be a bookstore owner and book-seller, and more! If you enjoy this commercial-free podcast, consider supporting us on Patreon! Your membership includes access to bonus episodes like What’s in the Mailbag, Books...
People in this episode
Hosts: Tina, Hannah
Guest: Terresa
Topics covered
- independent bookstores
- community building
- book selling
- local reading communities
- bookstore ownership
Keywords
- indie bookstore
- community
- bookstore owner
- reading
- Black Garnet Books
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Black Garnet Books
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