In this installment, I speak with Sarah Bagby at Watermark Books & Cafe in Wichita, Kansas. Sarah is diligent, warm and sharp, and let's us into the life of her store. In the interview, we talk about having to fight for the support of publishers, Sally Mann, Bob Dole, not taking no for an answer, and lessons learned.

Brick and Mortar III: Sarah Bagby & Watermark Books

In this installment, I talk with Joe Colley at Issues in Oakland. Joe's a musician and a cool cucumber, and he and his partner have built a strong following and community around the shop—which all explains how Issues has been able to thrive. He talks growing pains, which glossies sell, how he and his partner play off each others' strengths and more.

Brick and Mortar IV: Joe Colley & Issues

In this installment, I talk with Wyn Morris at The Morris Book Shop in Lexington. Wyn's an industry lifer, and has learned a lot through the years. He shares his pro tips on not losing focus, reckless ambitions, communal tattoos, how customers make a store & more.

Bricks and Mortar V: Wyn Morris & The Morris Book Shop

In this installment, I talk with Kim Henry at BooksOrBooks in Las Vegas. After a corporate career, Kim decided to seek her true passion—books. She talks her story, balancing careers, the nitty gritty of sales margins, romance novels and more.

Bricks and Mortar VI: Kim Henry & BooksOrBooks

In this installment, we speak with the owner of Montana Valley Bookstore, Keren Wales. In a town with only ~ 400 people, Keren keeps a lot of books around — over 100,000 in fact. Montana Valley Book Store stocks some gems you won't be able to find anywhere else, and Keren's got a beautiful life philosophy you have to hear.

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