A Little Bookish

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A podcast about the books most people read. Meredith and McCall have been friends for a decade and run Birmingham's oldest independent bookstore, Little Professor. Not feeling at home in the high-brow book communities, Mere and McCall are embracing the fact that they're only "a little bookish." On the podcast they discuss books, Little Professor, and the little things that make them happy. Tune on Tuesdays if you're a little bookish!

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Episode 24: Indie Bookstore Weekend!

Apr 23 2024 44 mins

In anticipation of Indie Bookstore Weekend (April 26-28, 2024), Mere and McCall are sharing 10 reasons to shop with us for Indie Bookstore Weekend! We'd love to see you at either shop if you're nearby in Birmingham, or shop online or through the app! Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt Bad Therapy by Abigail Shrier The Age of Magical Overthinking by Amanda Montell Cultish

Episode 23: Minisode + Free Therapy

Apr 17 2024 23 mins

It's a break in format this week as A Little Bookish shares its first mini-episode. This week Mere and McCall share their Little Things. This minisode might also serve as a checklist of things you can do today to bring you joy, but we'll let you be the judge of that! Some links! Song Machine: Inside the Hit Factory by John Seabrook Hit Makers by Derek Thompson Cinderella by R

Episode 22: Underdog Stories

Apr 09 2024 52 mins

Who doesn't love an underdog story?! Mere and McCall are back this week to talk about the books with great comebacks, relisient characters, and, sometimes, that one shining moment! Find the full-list of books discussed on our shownotes page! Thanks for listening. Remember to shop with us through the Little Professor app or website!

Episode 21: A Blast from the Past

Apr 03 2024 67 mins

Abercrombie & Fitch was the forerunner of "free smells" (sorry, Jimmy Johns), and AIM was the original flirty platform of youths before snapchat – join us for more blasts from the past as we talk about nostalgic tent-poles of our growing-up years and chat about nostalgic books. Buy Kate Kennedy's, "One in a Millennial" and join us for book club! Full show notes can be found on

Episode 20: March in Review

Mar 26 2024 63 mins

It's the end of the month and McCall and Mere are talking about their March highlights! The gals review: - The most sold book(s) this month - Favorite shop moment - The best thing they read - The best thing they watched - The best thing they ate - The best thing they bought Full show notes here: https://littleprofessorbookshop.com/blogs/news/march-in-review

A Tale as Old as Time

Mar 19 2024 60 mins

This week Mere and McCall are talking about what they're reading over Spring Break, a quick fly-over of what the Bachelor contestants are reading and what books they would list on a reality-tv profile, plus they talk about a few fiction and non-fiction titles to read that have no shortage of royal drama. Don't miss the events we have in the shop(s) this week! Please share this epis

Spring Break Reads: RomComs (kind of...)

Mar 12 2024 78 mins

Here's some irony, McCall and Mere recorded a RomCom podcast and didn't actually talk about any rom com novels. But, they talked about a plethora of things from what makes a great romcom, to a relationship quiz, the common tropes that best describe their current relationships, and books that are not rom coms but are full of love! Plus, a heartfelt little things segment topped off

Spring Break Reads: Mystery/Thriller

Mar 05 2024 66 mins

You're in for a treat this week as Mere and McCall discuss 5 new mystery/thriller novels ranging from cozy mysteries to spooky thrillers! Not only are the ladies talking books but they are also uncovering who would make the best spy, detective, and murderer(!). Complete with a retraction and 4 little things – we hope this episode is one of your favorite hours of listening this we

February Month In Review!

Feb 27 2024 58 mins

Mere and McCall are debriefing the month of February across many different categories on this week's episode! From most sold books in the shop, favorite reads, favorite meals, favorite purchases and more it's a good grab-bag from all things Feb 2024! Mentioned in this week's podcast: The Women by Kristin Hannah First Lie Wins by Ashley Alston How To Know a Person by David Broo

Unpopular Book Opinions

Feb 22 2024 62 mins

This week (after a little delay!) Mere and McCall are discussing unpopular book opinions. Prepare to be offended! We had some great feedback on this question from our Match-making event and figured it was a great opportunity to chime in with our thoughts and share some of yours! Stay tuned to hear hot-takes when it comes to books, book club etiquette and more!