Join hosts Sarah and Emily as they sit down with Jonathan Sanchez, the visionary owner of Blue Bicycle Books, to explore the world of independent bookstores and the exciting journey of organizing book festivals and events like YallFest, a famous national festival for readers. Discover the secrets of curating a unique bookstore experience, how to foster the reader experience; unique manuscript collecting, a vibrant literary community, and the passion that drives indie booksellers to thrive in a digital age. Get ready to dive deep into the love of books and stories in this insightful episode with Jonathan Sanchez!
 

Blue Bicycle Books

YALL Fest!

Write of Summer

City Lights Bookstore
 

Books Mentioned - We strongly encourage that listeners purchase these titles from their favorite indie bookstore

• Bandit by Jonathan Sanchez
• Veronica Roth
• Chloe Gong
• Victoria Aveyard
• Cassandra Clare
• Water is Wide by Pat Conroy
• David Sedaris
• The Great Railray Bazaar by Paul Theroux
• For She is Wrath by Emily Varga
• Hope Ablaze by Sarah Mughal Rana

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Come back every second Thursday for a brand new episode of On the Write Track Pod. Make sure you hit the follow button to get notified, and like and subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen! Sign up to our Patreon where you can receive exclusive perks, some for as little as the cost of a coffee!

Did you enjoy the episode? Please leave us a review! 

Follow the podcast @OntheWriteTrackPodcast on Instagram. Also connect with Sarah and Emily on Instagram or TikTok!

Follow the podcast @OntheWriteTrackPodcast on Instagram. Also connect with Sarah and Emily on Instagram or TikTok!