The Booklover Banter

Introduction to The Booklover Banter Podcast Meet the team at The Booklover Bookshop and learn how they became booksellers, what they love to read, and what they think of the world of bookselling! Plus there's a few great book recommendations if you're after something to read. Books mentioned by Rachel: Tomorrow & Tomorrow & Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin Tom Lake by Ann Patch

The Booklover Banter team (Liv, Rach. and Laura) are together for the first time for a good old banter. Wahoo! Rach and Laura get to interview Liv this time and ask how she came to own The Booklover Bookshop and how she combines running a bookshop with writing novels! Plus we share some amusing anecdotes about what happened in the bookshop this week - never a dull moment! Settle in

Listen to our panel of experts as we discuss the sobering truth: Children are reading less and less for fun. Why is this happening and what can we do to try and fix it? Books mentioned in this episode: Hidden Potential by Adam Grant

Olivia would talk about another author's books all day long, but finds it hard to talk about her own! Today Laura and Rach ask Olivia all about her new historical novel The Girl From London out this week - why did she write it, what was her process, and why on earth does talking about her writing makes her so uncomfortable? Plus we talk about what has been happening in the bookshop

Author Interview with Eileen Merriman Meet NZ author Eileen Merriman and find out what inspires her to write, how she writes, and which books she has read and enjoyed lately. Eileen also offers some excellent advice for aspiring writers. EileenMerriman's website where you can find out about her books: https://eileenmerriman.co.nz/ Books mentioned by Eileen: Everything is Beautiful

Liv, Rach and Laura get together to wrap up the year and have SO much to chat about that the episode has to be split into two! In this episode (Part 1) we talk about the books of the year, our favourites, our customers' favourites, and our top recommendations for Christmas. This is PACKED full of books! Check out the HUGE list of books we mention: Birnam Wood by Eleanor Catton Axem

In Part 2 of 2023 wrapped we talk about all the things that happened in the Bookshop world this year, including Rachel's trip to Ireland, we chat about exciting plans for next year, plus we have a long and heated discussion about getting a bookstore pet. Prepare to laugh along with us!

Olivia interviews fabulous NZ author Fiona Sussman. This episode is so interesting you won't want to miss it. Fiona talks about growing up in South Africa, moving to NZ, the importance of writing about what matters to you, and so much more! You can find out more about Fiona and her books by visiting her website: www.fionasussman.co.nz Books Fiona Sussman mentions: Better the Blood

Booksellers Olivia, Rachel and Laura talk about what they've been reading over the summer, including some awesome books that are coming out over the next couple of months. Some titles are alreading vying for their favourite book of  2024 and  the year has only just begun! Books mentioned in this episode: The Storm We Made by Vanessa Chan Anna O by Matthew Blake Because Al

It's Valentine's Day!! So what better time to release an episode all about romance. Olivia and Rachel sit down with Bayleigh Gibson, marketing assistant at Harper Collins NZ to talk about the Romance Isn't Dead influencer event held at The Booklover Bookshop last weekend, as well as romance tropes and sex ratings and so much more. We pose so many questions, with very few answers! L