Beyond the Bookshelves: Own Your Own Bookstore & The Swifts

Join us for an exciting episode of Feminist Book Club: The Podcast, where we explore the diverse realms of bookish journeys and captivating stories.   Another Swift to be Obsessed With  (0:22) Who says Junior Fiction is just for kids? Jordy takes us on a journey to the fictional world of the Swift family, an eclectic crew of scoundrels who are given dictionary names that predict their destiny. This children’s book is filled with curiosity, love, and murder.    Books/Resources Mentioned: The Swifts by Beth Lincoln A Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket Owning Your Own Bookstore!  (06:22) Step into the world of independent bookstores as Alana sits down with Lucy Yu, the owner of Yu & Me Books in New York City. Discover the ins and outs of owning a bookstore, the challenges of NYC rent, and tokenism. Get a glimpse into the reading preferences of bookstore owners and immerse yourself in their literary world.   Donate to Yu & Me books GoFund Me Here   Books mentioned by Lucy and Alana:  Middlemarch by George Elliot  East of Eden by John Steinbeck    Support our hosts & guests:   Jordy: Instagram   Lucy Yu: Yu and Me Books // Instagram  Alana Amore: Instagram // Youtube // Twitter // TikTok   Beyond the Box: Our weekly round-up of blog and podcast content delivered directly to your inbox every Friday   Check out our online community here!    This episode was edited by Niba and produced by Renee Powers on the ancestral land of the Dakota people.   Original music by @iam.onyxrose   Learn more about Feminist Book Club on our website, sign up for our emails, shop our Bookshop.org recommendations, and follow us on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Facebook, Pinterest.