Comments on: Books on the Nightstand Podcast, Episode #23: Reading Outside our Comfort Zone

By: meaghan

meaghan — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 22:49:35 +0000

the newest book in the outlander series is coming out in september and the grapic novel is set in the outlander universe but is a retelling of the first story from another characters perspective. i am SO excited about this series too – i have people at work and in my family reading it and participating in the outlandish voices yahoo group… glad to know you liked it too!

By: Chris

Chris — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 19:40:11 +0000

Hi Ann and Michael,

Another great podcast. I have a question about the big chains. Do you talk to booksellers at BN and Borders too, or just independent bookstores?

Thanks,

By: Michael

Michael — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 01:08:07 +0000

thanks very much Thomas. Booksellers placing just the right book in your hand, or “handselling” as it’s known in the industry, was always one of my favorite parts of being a bookseller. Watch for a guest post early next week that will give you a little more insight into the bookseller’s side of things.

By: Thomas

Thomas — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 00:53:22 +0000

Hi Ann and Michael,
I enjoyed you talking a little bit about your visits to book stores and the fact that in addition to dealing with the buyers, you also search out the Booksellers on the floor to see what their interests are. I can’t tell you how many times a Bookseller on the floor, has started up a conversation with me out of the blue and then placed a great book in my hands that they love.
Thanks for another cool podcast,