Best Page and Screen Creative Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 59: Featured Event: Mona Awad 42:59

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In this episode of the Watchung Booksellers Podcast, we feature author Mona Awad, author of the bestselling novel Bunny, for the release of its sequel, We Love You, Bunny. She talked with Laura Sims about coming back to the dark and hilarious characters in Bunny, her love of fairy tales, and what's next in the Bunny-verse. Mona Awad is the bestsell…

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Episode 58: Keeping Your Creative SPARK 54:00

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In this episode of the Watchung Booksellers Podcast, authors Henry Neff and Cyndie Spiegel return to talk about how they stay creative during stressful times. From being soulful to joining a kinetic "kommunity," they share some great tips (and laughs) on how to ignite your creativity when life is hard. Henry Neff is the author and illustrator of se…

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Ep. 35 -"Katabasis" By R.F. Kuang 23:35

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Welcome to episode 35 of Cliffhangers & Page Turners with Paige and Cliff. Today we are discussing "Katabasis" By R.F. Kuang. This episode does contain spoilers so if you'd like to read the book first, turn back now. Let us know in the comments what you thought of the book or suggest what book we should read next! Join us next week for "The Rivals"…

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Episode 57: From Page to Screen 58:09

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In this episode of the Watchung Booksellers Podcast, authors Tom Perrotta and Warren Zanes discuss the process of adapting their books into film and television. Tom Perrotta is the author of eleven works of fiction, including Election and Little Children, both of which were made into Oscar-nominated films, and The Leftovers and Mrs. Fletcher, which…

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Ep. 34 -"Helter Skelter" By Vincent Bugliosi and Curt Gentry 30:53

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Welcome to episode 34 of Cliffhangers & Page Turners with Paige and Cliff. Today we are discussing "Helter Skelter" By Vincent Bugliosi and Curt Gentry. This episode does contain spoilers so if you'd like to read the book first, turn back now. Let us know in the comments what you thought of the book or suggest what book we should read next! Join us…

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On Repeat: Season 2, Episode 38: Historical Fiction 46:59

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Go back in time and listen to this conversation about Historical Fiction from Season 2! In this episode of The Watchung Booksellers Podcast, authors Laurie Lico Albanese and Anastasia Rubis discuss reading and writing historical fiction. Laurie Lico Albanese is a historical novelist, most recently of the acclaimed novel Hester, which gives voice to…

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Ep. 33 -"The House Across the Lake" By Riley Sager 20:02

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Welcome to episode 33 of Cliffhangers & Page Turners with Paige and Cliff. Today we are discussing "The House Across the Lake" By Riley Sager. This episode does contain spoilers so if you'd like to read the book first, turn back now. Let us know in the comments what you thought of the book or suggest what book we should read next! Join us next week…

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Ep. 31 -"The Scarlet Letter" by Nathaniel Hawthorne 24:13

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Welcome to episode 31 of Cliffhangers & Page Turners with Paige and Cliff. Today we are discussing "The Scarlet Letter" by Nathaniel Hawthorne. This episode does contain spoilers so if you'd like to read the book first, turn back now. Let us know in the comments what you thought of the book or suggest what book we should read next! Join us next wee…

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Ep. 32 -"Wake Up and Open Your Eyes" by Clay McLeod Chapman 25:37

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Welcome to episode 32 of Cliffhangers & Page Turners with Paige and Cliff. Today we are discussing "Wake Up and Open Your Eyes" by Clay McLeod Chapman. This episode does contain spoilers so if you'd like to read the book first, turn back now. Let us know in the comments what you thought of the book or suggest what book we should read next! Join us …

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On Repeat: Season 1, Episode 7: Thrill Seekers 42:25

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In honor of spooky season, enjoy this repeat episode from Season 1! In this episode of the Watchung Booksellers Podcast, authors Laura Sims and Hillary Frank discuss thrillers--how we define them, why we are drawn to them, and how they compare in different mediums: print, audio, film, and television. Laura Sims is the author of How Can I Help You, …

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Episode 56: Cook by the Book 55:28

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In this episode of the Watchung Booksellers Podcast, food writer Marissa Rothkopf Bates and bookseller Nicole Ban talk about the joy of cooking and cookbook reading. Marissa Rothkopf Bates is the creator and host of The Secret Life of Cookies podcast. A professionally trained chef and journalist, she writes for The New York Times, Newsweek, Food52,…

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Episode 55: Banned Books Week 1:02:31

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By Kathryn Counsell

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Ep. 30 -"The Staircase in the Woods" by Chuck Wendig 22:38

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Welcome to episode 30 of Cliffhangers & Page Turners with Paige and Cliff. Today we are discussing "The Staircase in the Woods" by Chuck Wendig. This episode does contain spoilers so if you'd like to read the book first, turn back now. Let us know in the comments what you thought of the book or suggest what book we should read next! Join us next we…

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Episode 54: Humor Writing 46:41

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By Kathryn Counsell

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Ep. 029 -"The Berry Pickers" by Amanda Peters 21:03

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Welcome to episode 28 of Cliffhangers & Page Turners with Paige and Cliff. Today we are discussing "The Berry Pickers" by Amanda Peters. This episode does contain spoilers so if you'd like to read the book first, turn back now. Let us know in the comments what you thought of the book or suggest what book we should read next! Join us next week for "…

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Episode 53: Featured Event with Bobbi Brown 37:29

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In this episode of the Watchung Booksellers Podcast, we feature the launch event for Bobbi Brown's memoir Still Bobbi. In this lively and heartwarming conversation, Bobbi discussed her book, her businesses, and her life in Montclair with business leader Carolyn Everson. Bobbi Brown is a renowned makeup artist and entrepreneur, best-selling author, …

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Ep. 028 -"1984" by George Orwell 37:38

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Welcome to episode 28 of Cliffhangers & Page Turners with Paige and Cliff. Today we are discussing "1984" by George Orwell. This episode does contain spoilers so if you'd like to read the book first, turn back now. Let us know in the comments what you thought of the book or suggest what book we should read next! Join us next week for "The Berry Pic…

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Ep. 027 -"Legends & Lattes" by Travis Baldree 40:44

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Welcome to episode 27 of Cliffhangers & Page Turners with Paige and Cliff. Today we are discussing "Legends & Lattes" by Travis Baldree. This episode does contain spoilers so if you'd like to read the book first, turn back now. Let us know in the comments what you thought of the book or suggest what book we should read next! Join us next week for "…

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Episode 52: Shop Talk: Author Events 55:17

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In this episode of the Watchung Booksellers Podcast, our events team discusses how we select and host author events. Aubrey Cece, manager of The Kids' Room and Margot Sage-EL, owner emeritus talk with podcast co-producer Kathryn Counsell, who is also the store's Director of Author Events. Aubrey Cece is the Kids’ Room manager, children’s book and g…

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Episode 51: From Newspapers to Books 55:22

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In this episode of the Watchung Booksellers Podcast, Kate Zernike and Rachel Swarns talk about their professions as journalists and authors, and how they developed their long-form articles into books. Rachel L. Swarns is a journalism professor at New York University and a contributing writer for The New York Times. She is the author of The 272: The…

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Ep. 026 - "We Are All Guilty Here" by Karin Slaughter 53:41

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Welcome to episode 26 of Cliffhangers & Page Turners with Paige and Cliff. Today we are discussing "We Are All Guilty Here" by Karin Slaughter. This episode does contain spoilers so if you'd like to read the book first, turn back now. Let us know in the comments what you thought of the book or suggest what book we should read next! Join us next wee…

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Episode 50: The Author/Editor Relationship 1:00:29

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In this episode of The Watchung Booksellers Podcast, author Jemimah Wei and editor Lee Boudreaux discuss the author/editor relationship and the work each does to develop and publish a novel. Lee Boudreaux is an executive editor at Doubleday, specializing in fiction. She edited James by Percival Everett and Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus, and…

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Ep. 025 -"Nowhere Man" by Deborah Stone 27:12

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Welcome to episode 25 of Cliffhangers & Page Turners with Paige and Cliff. Today we are discussing "Nowhere Man" by Deborah Stone. This episode does contain spoilers so if you'd like to read the book first, turn back now. Let us know in the comments what you thought of the book or suggest what book we should read next! Join us next week for "We Are…

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Episode 49: Read by the Author #1 19:59

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In this episode of the Watchung Booksellers Podcast, four of our community's authors read excerpts from their current and upcoming books. Anne Burt reads from Please Don't Lie, Christina Baker Kline reads from The Foursome, Henry Neff reads from The Witchstone, and Jemimah Wei reads from The Original Daughter. All can be ordered (or preordered) fro…

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Ep. 024 -"If You Love It Let It Kill You" by Hannah Pittard 49:23

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Welcome to episode 24 of Cliffhangers & Page Turners with Paige and Cliff. Today we are discussing "If You Love It Let It Kill You" by Hannah Pittard. This episode does contain spoilers so if you'd like to read the book first, turn back now. Let us know in the comments what you thought of the book or suggest what book we should read next! Join us n…

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Episode 48: Collaborative Writing 47:22

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In this episode of the Watchung Bookselelrs Podcast, authors Christina Baker Kline and Anne Burt discuss collaborating together on their first thriller, Please Don't Lie. Christina Baker Kline is the Number 1 New York Times bestselling author of eight novels, including The Exiles, Orphan Train, and A Piece of the World. She is the recipient of the …

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Bonus Episode: Amy Larocca and Jason Tanz 53:33

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In this bonus episode of the Watchung Booksellers Podcast, we share a recording from an in-store event this spring with Amy Larocca, author of How to Be Well: Navigating Our Self-Care Epidemic, One Dubious Cure at a Time, in conversation with Jason Tanz. Amy Larocca is an award-winning American journalist. She spent twenty years working at New York…

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Episode 47: Librarians Who Write 43:33

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In this episode of the Watchung Booksellers Podcast, librarians Laura Sims and Kerri Sullivan discuss their alternate jobs as writers and editors and how the two careers mesh together. Laura Sims is the author, most recently, of How Can I Help You, a New York Times, Publishers Weekly, Book Riot, and CrimeReads Best Book of the Year. She works part-…

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Episode 46: Featured Event: Anne and Claire Berest 48:49

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In this episode of the Watchung Booksellers Podcast, authors Anne Berest and Claire Berest discuss their novel, Gabriële, with moderator Violaine Huisman during a partnership event with the Montclair Literary Festival, the Montclair Public Library, and the Montclair Campus of L'Alliance-New York. Anne Berest’s first novel to appear in English, The …

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Episode 45: Independent Bookstore Day 51:49

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In this episode of the Watchung Booksellers Podcast, we feature a compilation of book recommendations from our customers, recorded in store on Independent Bookstore Day. Enjoy this varied and wonderful list of books! Libro. Fm Audiobook of Walking Practice Books: A full list of the books and authors mentioned in this episode is available here. Regi…

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Episode 44: WBP Live Book Club - Loved and Missed 1:00:03

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To celebrate the first anniversary of the Watchung Booksellers Podcast, we share a live recording of a book club discussion of Loved and Missed by Susie Boyt, led by authors Alice Elliott Dark and Dagmara Domińczyk. Alice Elliott Dark is the author of the novels Fellowship Point and Think of England, and two collections of short stories, In The Glo…

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Episode 43: Joy as Resistance in Kids' Lit 40:03

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In this episode of the Watchung Booksellers Podcast, children's book author Alliah Agostini talks with children's book illustrator Olivia de Castro about taking humor seriously, and celebrating the joy of underrepresented voices in kids' books. Buffalo, NY native Alliah L. Agostini has marketed everything from iconic brands to scrappy start-ups, bu…

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Episode 42: Featured Event: Benjamin Wallace 44:15

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In this episode of the Watchung Booksellers Podcast, we feature a recent book launch discussion with Benjamin Wallace, author of The Mysterious Mr. Nakamoto: A Fifteen-Year Quest to Unmask the Secret Genius Behind Crypto, and author Jason Tanz. Benjamin Wallace is The New York Times bestselling author of The Billionaire’s Vinegar and The Mysterious…

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Episode 41: Meet the Regulars 36:23

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In this week's episode of The Watchung Booksellers Podcast, booksellers Asia and Caroline chat with longtime favorite customer, Edward. Asia Jannah was born and raised in Montclair, and has worked at Watchung Booksellers for a total of 9 years. She is currently the gift buyer for the flagship location. Her favorite genres include dark fiction, shor…

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Episode 40: Children's Book Illustration 44:59

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In this episode of the Watchung Booksellers Podcast, children's book author/illustrators Kristine Lombardi and Cat Min talk about their process and love of kids' literature. Kristine A. Lombardi has written and illustrated several books for children, including Lovey Bunny, Mr. Biddles, My Wish for the World and The Grumpy Pets, which garnered an In…

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Episode 39: Journalism for Justice 51:16

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In this week's episode of The Watchung Booksellers Podcast, journalists Candy J. Cooper and Dale Russakoff share their excitement in the triumphs of journalistic writing. Candy J. Cooper is a Pulitzer Prize finalist and winner of the Selden Ring Award for Investigative Reporting. She is the author, most recently, of Shackled: A Tale of Wronged Kids…

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Episode 38: Historical Fiction 46:51

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In this episode of The Watchung Booksellers Podcast, authors Laurie Lico Albanese and Anastasia Rubis discuss reading and writing historical fiction. Laurie Lico Albanese is a historical novelist, most recently of the acclaimed novel Hester, which gives voice to Hester Prynne in a retelling of The Scarlet Letter. Hester was a Book of the Month club…

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Episode 37: Science Writers 49:14

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In this week's episode, scientists Charles Liu and George Musser find joy in daily observations through science and writing. Charles Liu is a professor of astrophysics at the City University of New York’s College of Staten Island and an associate with the Hayden Planetarium and Department of Astrophysics at the American Museum of Natural History. H…

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Episode 36: Books About the Bottom Line 45:09

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In this episode of The Watchung Booksellers Podcast, journalists Farnoosh Torabi and Grace L. Williams talk about financial writing and books that focus on women and money. Grace L. Williams is a scholar of feminism and economics who moonlights as a financial reporter and podcast co-host. She is the author of the newly released Give Her Credit, a b…

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Episode 35: Troubleshooting 45:49

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In this episode of The Watchung Booksellers Podcast, novelists Marcy Dermansky and Hayley Krischer tackle challenges of a writer's life and troubleshoot helpful writing solutions. Marcy Dermansky is the author of the critically acclaimed novels Very Nice, The Red Car, Bad Marie, Twins, and Hurricane Girl. She has received fellowships from the McDow…

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Episode 34: For the Love of Poetry 1:00:01

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In this episode of The Watchung Booksellers Podcast, poets Alicia Cook and Deborah Garrison share how poetry fosters connection and their own work. Plus, at the end of the episode, listen to some of the poetry readings from our special Valentine's Day Pop-Up Poetry Booth in The Kids' Room. Deborah Garrison began her career at the The New Yorker, wh…

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Episode 33: Teaching Literature 1:00:09

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In this episode of The Watchung Booksellers Podcast, Montclair State Professor Lee Behlman and high school English teacher Nick Hernandez talk about their love of literature and teaching it to their students. Lee Behlman is a professor of English at Montclair State University, where he's taught since 2006. He's a scholar of Victorian literature and…

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Episode 32: Shop Talk with the Bosses 49:43

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Welcome to Season 2 of the Watchung Booksellers Podcast! In this episode bookstore owner Maddie Ciliotta-Young talks with her mom and former owner Margot Sage-EL about the past, present, and future of Watchung Booksellers. Maddie Ciliotta-Young is the owner and operator of Watchung Booksellers in Montclair, NJ. Maddie grew up in Montclair and at th…

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Season 1 Bonus Episode -- "Pardon Power" with Kimberly Wehle and Jessica Henry 58:30

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In this bonus episode, we feature an in-store event held the day after the 2024 Presidential election with professors Kim Wehle and Jessica Henry, who discussed Kim’s book Pardon Power: How the Pardon System Works–and Why. Kim Wehle is a constitutional scholar and tenured professor of law at the University of Baltimore School of Law. She was former…

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Season 1 Bonus Episode -- Lily Braun-Arnold and Laura Marx Fitzgerald 49:43

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As we gear up for Season 2 of the Watchung Booksellers Podcast, we are re-airing an episode from the first season to celebrate the release of The Last Bookstore on Earth from debut author Lily Braun-Arnold, a Smith College student and employee of Watchung Booksellers. Enjoy this repeat episode of Season 1 - Ep 10: From Reader to Writer with Lily Br…

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Episode 31: Shop Talk: The Kids' Room 47:27

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In this episode of the Watchung Booksellers, the dedicated Kids' Room staff talks about their love of children's books and everything the store offers to the Montclair community. Aubrey Cece is the Kids’ Room manager, children’s book and gift buyer, and children’s author event planner. She’s a born creative with the love of everything books and art…

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Episode 30: The Book Doctors 47:39

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In this episode of the Watchung Booksellers, authors and entrepreneurs Arielle Eckstut and David Henry Sterry discuss becoming The Book Doctors--their business of teaching writers how to get published. Arielle Eckstut is co-founder of The Book Doctors. She is the author of nine books including The Secret Language of Color: The Science, Nature, Hist…

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Episode 29: Social Calls 39:27

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In this episode of the Watchung Booksellers, social media mavens Sara Alli and our very own Evelyn Moulton chat about social media in bookselling. Sarah Alli is an Associate Marketing Manager for Hachette Book Group, one of the Big Five book publishing houses in the country. She runs all of Hachette US’s central social media accounts. Outside of he…

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Episode 28: Featured Event with Jonathan Alter 40:00

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In this episode of the Watchung Booksellers Podcast, journalist and historian Jonathan Alter discusses his latest book, American Reckoning: Inside Trump's Trial--and My Own, recorded in-store at Watchung Booksellers. Jonathan Alter is the author of three New York Times bestsellers: The Center Holds: Obama and His Enemies, The Promise: President Oba…

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Episode 27: Sports Writing 48:31

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In this episode of the Watchung Booksellers Podcast, veteran journalists Harvey Araton and Mark McClusky discuss sports writing and sports media. Harvey Araton is a longtime New York sports journalist whose career spanned four newspapers-the Staten Island Advance, New York Post, Daily News and New York Times, where he was a Sports of the Times colu…

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