Best Jamie Anderson and Molly Fish Podcasts (2025)

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Best Sellers & Indie Bookstore Day Recap 25:09

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Happy Indie Bookstore Day! Spring is here, which can only mean one thing - Independent Bookstore Day happened! Over 1,600 bookstores around the country (including Lake City Books!) celebrated on April 26th with a record number of readers taking part in the festivities in the Madison area. Molly and Jamie sit down to take a breath after the crazines…

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Episode 36 - All the layers of The Onion 32:58

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Molly and Jamie sit down with Wisconsin author Christine Wenc to discuss her smash-hit novel Funny Because It's True, detailing the rise of The Onion, an irreverent newspaper started by a group of UW Madison students that became a cornerstone of modern satire. Christine’s reading list: Moby Dick by Herman Melville Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka …

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Episode 35 - Coming in HOT 30:51

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Bare with us on this whirlwind of an episode as Molly and Jamie settle in to talk about all the recent titles they have read, announce exciting April events, and give you a sneak peek into new products coming to the store. What are they reading... Both: Abundance by Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson Funny Because It's True: How The Onion Created Modern…

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Episode 34 - 2025 Spring Preview 36:14

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Spring is in the air! Jamie and Molly and a room full of excited readers are bringing you a new kind of episode this week with a live recording of Lake City Books' Spring Preview Event. The ladies each picked five upcoming titles they are excited about and break them down for you. A big thank you to our audience for sharing some of the books they a…

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Episode 33 - Spring 2025 Read-Along Announced 35:10

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Molly and Jamie announce the Book Pop! Spring 2025 Read-Along pick and catch up on what they read over their break! What are they reading.... Molly: The Winter of the Witch (Winternight Trilogy #3) by Katherine Arden Homegrown Magic by Jamie Pacton, Rebecca Podos Jamie: Rejection by Tony Tulathimutte First-Time Caller by B K Borison Impossible Crea…

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Episode 32 - From the library with Nickolas Butler 42:19

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Jamie and Molly are back with a new episode with the best selling author Nickolas Bulter. They talk to Nick about the success of his debut novel Shotgun Love Songs, his new book The Forty Year Kiss, and everything in between. Shop all the books we mentioned! Follow us on Instagram: @bookpop.podcast Follow Lake City Books on Instagram: @lakecity.boo…

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Bonus Episode - Winter Read-Along Wrap-up of Meditations of Mortals by Oliver Burkeman 35:58

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As promised, Molly and Jamie are back to wrap up their Winter Read-Along after both reading Meditations for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman. Hear what listeners thought of the book including best take-aways, favorite chapters, and impactful quotes. Meditations for Mortals: Four Weeks to Embrace Your Limitations and Make Time for What Counts by Oliver Bu…

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Episode 31 - Season 2 Finale LIVE with Christina Clancy!! 56:41

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We are rounding out Season 2 of Book Pop! LIVE with guest author Christina Clancy. Christina's newest novel The Snowbirds out February 4th, 2025 and available for pre-order NOW! She also talks about her other works including Second Home and Shoulder Season. We were also lucky enough to have some friendly faces in the audience including Maggie Ginsb…

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Episode 30 - Molly and Jamie's Holiday Gift Guide 45:44

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Are you reading along with us? Take the survey for Meditations for Mortal here! Shop all the books we mentioned! Follow us on Instagram: @bookpop.podcast Follow Lake City Books on Instagram: @lakecity.books Visit us! https://www.lakecitybooks.com

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Episode 29 - Shop Small + Literary Award Winners 39:57

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Molly and Jamie are ready to shop this holiday season! They share some of the Small Business Saturday events they are excited about around Madison including Downtown Madison's Holiday Open House where you can ride a free trolley to around the capital square and along state street as you shop some great deals from local businesses. The ladies share …

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Episode 28 - I Mustache You to Keep It Classy! 38:10

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Jamie and Molly dive into what they are excited to read this holiday season! But before they do... the ladies talk what they're reading now and the conversation heads a little off the rails. From serious to salacious, this week's episode is sure to make everyone blush, especially Jamie. What are they reading? Molly: Lady Macbeth by Ava Reid Jamie: …

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Episode 27 - Cayce Osborne talks about I KNOW WHAT YOU DID 40:00

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Molly and Jamie talk to Cayce Osborne author of the novel I Know What You Did. They talk about the struggle of marketing a book that crosses genres. Thriller, suspense, mystery? It's a local title we are excited to talk about. What is Cayce Reading? Margo's Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe Lawrence Block Shop all the books we mentioned! Follow us …

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Episode 26 - Not Politics! Announcing our Winter Read-Along 37:14

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We are ignoring the elephant in the room and giving you the distraction you crave on this week's episode of Book Pop! Molly and Jamie have some exciting events coming up and share what they are reading. The ladies also announce this seasons read-along and discuss why they chose this book. Meditations for Mortals: Four Weeks to Embrace Your Limitati…

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Episode 25 - Molly talks to Jamie Gale on Follow the Leaders 50:22

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So Molly and Jamie took a week off, but that doesn't mean you lovely listeners will suffer! No, no. Listen to this episode Molly recorded with Jamie Gale for her podcast Follow the Leaders and hear about how Molly started the bookstore and everything she's learned from her experience. Find out more about Follow the Leaders: https://www.litpathstudi…

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Episode 24 - Spooky Season! Special Guest Hailey McLaughlin 42:12

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Let's talk Spooky Season! Ok, Jamie and Molly are NOT the experts on this topic, so they bring in reinforcements. Guest Hailey McLaughlin joins the ladies to break down the ins and outs of all things horror and spooky. Hailey's Spooky Recommendations: Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson, Laura Miller The Las…

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Episode 23 - My People! Booksellers Conference Recap 40:30

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Molly and Jamie are back from the Heartland Fall Forum where they met with other Independent Booksellers from all over the Midwest. On this episode, they are sharing all the highlights from the experience including what they learned, who they met, what books they came home with, what they ate, and even what they binge watched in the hotel room. Wha…

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Episode 22 - Bookstore Data! What's selling at Lake City Books... 51:17

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On the episode, Molly and Jamie talk about what titles they sell the most of at Lake City Books and put in there predictions for this years best sellers. The ladies also discuss how placement makes a huge difference in sale and the impact of staff picks. What they are reading: Molly: All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker Jamie: Pumpkin Spice…

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Episode 21 - Wisconsin Book Festival Fall Celebration Preview 1:09:08

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Jamie and Molly welcome Jane Rotunda to the podcast. Jane is the director of the Wisconsin Book Festival. Gearing up for the 4-day Fall celebration, Jane fills us in on all the excitement happening October 17 - 20th including conversation with amazing authors, free book give-a-ways, and topics for everyone. Spoiler Alert: After reading Margots Got …

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Episode 20 - Back to School 59:21

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Life can get crazy this time of year. We're here with you! Join Molly and Jamie as they talk it out and then talk about books. This week's discussion dives into those formative books we read in high school and the importance of English classes. Everyday customers in the bookstore are talking about the titles that impacted them in school and the lad…

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Episode 19 - Bringing Awareness with Banned Books Weeks 41:28

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Catch up with Molly and Jamie this week as they get passionate about Banned Books Week happening September 22nd through the 28th. Lake City Books will be offering 10% off all banned books in the store to encourage people to support these books and their authors. Be sure to check out the links below for more resources about banned books. What are th…

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Episode 18 - Laura Anne Bird Talks Marvelous Jackson and Middle Grade 44:06

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Molly and Jamie talk with Wisconsin Author Laura Anne Bird about her newest Middle Grade novel Marvelous Jackson out this week! There is so much in this episode including a peek into the Wisconsin Book Festival as Laura serves as Ambassador for yet another year. Laura also brings Midwest readers and writers together with The Great Midwest Book Grou…

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Episode 17 - Summer Reading Review 45:18

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Molly and Jamie are back in their first episode of Season 2 of Book Pop! The ladies review their summer reads. Molly gives her (very different) take on Carissa Broadbents Nightborn Duet that Jamie loved. And both of them gush about God of the Woods - possibly one of the best books of the summer. What are they reading? Jamie - Blue Sisters by Coco M…

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Introducing Book Pop! Season 2 3:41

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We're back! And things are a little different this season. We can't wait to catch up with you! Shop all the books we mentioned! Follow us on Instagram: @bookpop.podcast Follow Lake City Books on Instagram: @lakecity.books Visit us! https://www.lakecitybooks.comBy Presented by Lake City Books

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Episode 16 - LIVE Season 1 Finale with Guest Maggie Ginsberg!! 1:10:46

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To finish off the first season of Book Pop!, Jamie and Molly hosted their first ever live event at Lake City Books in Madison, WI. Listen in on their conversation with guest Maggie Ginsberg with a live audience. Maggie is a senior editor at Madison Magazine and the author of one of Jamie and Molly's favorite books, Still True. She talks about her n…

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Episode 15 - Summer Read Along Review: Funny Story Spoilers!!! 51:37

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Molly and Jamie wrap up the Book Pop! Summer Read-Along by reviewing all the data they collected from participants. Find out the what everyone had to say about the newest Emily Henry novel Funny Story. This episode is packed with spoilers, so if you haven’t read the book yet, BEWARE! What are they reading? Jamie: Middle of the Night by Riley Sager …

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Episode 14 - Off The Rails 56:11

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This week, Molly and Jamie are in vacation mode! Hear all about their recent adventures and plans for more including Jamie’s jaunt to Spring Green complete with a visit to Arcadia, another favorite independent bookstore, and Molly’s dinner at the new and expanded Mint Mark. The ladies also review what’s on their To-Be-Read shelves. Find out what is…

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Episode 13 - July 4th Weekend Beach Reads 22:48

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Happy 4th of July weekend! Molly and Jamie talk Beach Reads on this weeks episode of Book Pop! Join the conversation!! Let us know your favorite book tracking apps! Email us at [email protected]! Season 1 produced by Speak.Studio Shop all the books we mentioned! Follow us on Instagram: @bookpop.podcast Follow Lake City Books on Instagram: @l…

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Episode 12 - With Special Guest Ann Garvin, A Local Wisconsin Author 53:23

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Jamie and Molly welcome another special guest! This week they talk with local celebrity Ann Garvin. Ann is the author of On Maggie’s Watch, The Dog Year, I Like You Just Fine When You’re Not Around, I Thought You Said This Would Work, There’s No Coming Back From This, and Bummer Camp which is set to release on September 1st, 2024 and is now availab…

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Episode 11 - Book Tracking Apps 38:01

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On this week’s episode of Book Pop!, Jamie and Molly are giving listeners a peek into their own book tracking data and sharing how many books they have read so far this year as well as their top genres. The hosts also break down the top book tracking app available and weigh in on their favorite and why! What the ladies are reading this week: Jamie:…

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Episode 10 - June Celebrations 28:27

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Celebrate all things June with this weeks episode of Book Pop! Jamie and Molly cover Pride month, Juneteenth, and Audiobook Appreciation Month. The ladies share some of the favorite queer fiction, how they are learning more about Juneteenth, and their audiobook habits. What the ladies are reading this week: Jamie: Big Swiss by Jen Beagin Lies and W…

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Episode 9 - Happy Hour! 42:20

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On this weeks episode, Molly and Jamie share their favorite happy hours in town and the best bars to read at. What makes for the ideal place to read and grab a drink? The ladies break down their own criteria. Tell us where you like to read! What the ladies are reading this week: Jamie: The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley I Who Have Never Known …

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Episode 8 - “We’re all Simons” with Guest Angela Russell 58:13

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Jamie and Molly talk with Angela Russell, a Madison Community leader and host of the podcast Black Oxygen. Angela shares her favorite books, her controversial way of organizing her bookshelves, hilarious anecdotes about motherhood, and her experience and recent diagnosis with ADHD. Don’t miss this hilarious conversation! What the ladies are reading…

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Episode 7 - The Great Debate! Paperbacks vs. Hardcovers 26:16

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Let's get into it! We know you all have strong opinions on this one, and so do we! On this week's episode, Jamie and Molly debate the pros and cons of paperback and hardcover books. What the ladies are reading this week: Jamie: James by Percival Everett Molly: The Book of Delights, Essays by Ross Gay Don't forget to email us at bookpoppodcast@gmail…

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Episode 6 - Celebrity Book Club Breakdown 32:18

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Molly and Jamie discuss the celebrity book club craze. You’ve seen them in the bookstore - the celebrity approved titles that don a special sticker, a badge of honor. What makes the celebrity book club pick so special and how does it move sales? It’s all part of this weeks episode as our hosts dish on what book clubs they would join and what one’s …

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Episode 5 - It’s Children’s Book Week!! 33:28

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For Children's Book Week Jamie and Molly reveal Lake City Book's top selling children's book as well as their personal favorites. As always, hear what they are reading now! Frog and Toad Storybook Favorites by Arnold Lobel The Smart Cookie by Jory John and Pete Oswald Good Night - Buenas Noches by Meritxell Martí and Xavier Salomó B is for Badger: …

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Episode 4 - Our First Guest Lindsay Christians!! 58:32

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Jamie and Molly welcome their first guest, Lindsay Christians, to the show! Lindsay is a food editor and arts writer for the Cap Times in Madison, WI. She is also the author of Madison Chef’s and co-author of Osteria Papavero Cookbook and the host of her own podcast The Corner Table. The new season of her podcast focuses on the season 21 of Top Che…

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Episode 3 (mini) - Top Trending Adaptations 17:00

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Is the book always better? Molly and Jamie talk about the hottest book-to-screen adaptation including recent Oscar winners and currently streaming shows. Learn what customers are saying about them and our hosts’ favorites. The Three-Body Problem by Cixin Liu, Ken Liu Shogun by James Clavell American Prometheus by Kai Bird, Martin J Sherwin Erasure …

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A Special Episode for Independent Bookstore Day! 17:04

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A special episode celebrating Independent Bookstore Day! Molly and Jamie talk about the fun things Lake City Books is offering this year on April 27th in celebration of the day that brings attention to independent bookstores around the country. Don’t forget to visit an independent bookstore near you! Season 1 produced by Speak.Studio Shop all the b…

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Episode 2 - Molly and Jamie’s 5-STAR Reads 57:02

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Get to know Molly and Jamie and the books they love in their first full-length episode of Book Pop! Your hosts discuss what they’ve been up to in Madison giving listeners a peek into their lives and what they love to read. Check out some of these great titles and let us know what you think. Molly’s Picks: 1. One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel…

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Episode 1 (mini) - It Has Begun! 9:06

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In their inaugural episode, Molly and Jamie discuss Lake City Book’s top five best selling title of the year so far. Listen to hear what everyone has been reading! 5. The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman 4. Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros 3. Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson 2. The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store byJame…

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Introducing Book Pop! 0:56

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Molly and Jamie introduce their show that discusses trends in the book community locally & nationally, and engage with readers, authors, and bookish minds to promote books as pop culture. Season 1 produced by Speak.Studio Shop all the books we mentioned! Follow us on Instagram: @bookpop.podcast Follow Lake City Books on Instagram: @lakecity.books V…

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