Owning an Indie Bookstore | How Karmen Somers Builds Community at Court Street Books (E168)
In today’s episode, I’m chatting with Karmen Somers, owner of the indie bookstore Court Street Books in Florence, Alabama. If you’ve ever dreamed about opening your own bookstore or just want a peek into the indie bookselling world, this conversation will inspire you.
Episode Highlights:
How Karmen balances running an online bookstore and a physical storefront.
The role of community events in bringing readers together.
The most popular genres readers are buying right now.
The challenges (and joys) of indie bookselling.
Karmen’s specially curated book flight featuring her favorite handsell picks.
Connect with Karmen:
Show Notes
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Books and authors mentioned in the episode:
Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis
Green Tea: And Other Weird Stories by J. Sheridan Le Fanu
Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows
84, Charing Cross by Helen Hanff
The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion by Beth Brower
The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver
The Summer We Ran by Audrey Ingram
Book Flight
Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross
Just Business by Jenny Cross
The Road to Tender Hearts by Annie Hartnett
Dessert Pairing
The Correspondent by Virginia Evans
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