Episodes

3 days ago
Poppin’ Off: Author Julia Langbein
3 days ago
3 days ago
She wrote Amanda & Ellyn's favorite book of 2023, she takes her book on walks around Paris, listens to Bubbles & Books, AND NOW is joining us on this episode of Poppin' Off. If we had created a manifest list at the beginning of 2023, podcasting with Julia Langbein, author of American Mermaid, would be at the top.
If you haven't read American Mermaid, get your copy today.
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5 days ago
Our 2023 Holiday Gift Guide
5 days ago
5 days ago
Looking for the perfect book to gift or ask for this season? We've got you covered. In this episode we're deep diving into the books we're recommending for every type of reader. We want to make shopping for the holidays easy for you, and we love giving book recommendations. Let us know if you need more book gifting ideas!
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Tuesday Nov 28, 2023
We’re SO Grateful
Tuesday Nov 28, 2023
Tuesday Nov 28, 2023
We're just a few days past Thanksgiving and we wanted to share all of the things we're grateful for. From everything bookstore related to the silly things.
To our listeners, we thank you.
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Tuesday Nov 21, 2023
What’s Your Type?
Tuesday Nov 21, 2023
Tuesday Nov 21, 2023
Ellyn is giving us a lesson in personality types. She recently introduced the concept of the Meyers-Briggs Type Indicator to several of our booksellers which prompted the question of readers and their types. Listen to find out if you think they match the type the results concluded.
Please note. We are not MBTI professionals and this was all for fun. If you would like to take the same test we did, you can do so HERE.
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Thursday Nov 09, 2023
Poppin’ Off: Esme Symes-Smith
Thursday Nov 09, 2023
Thursday Nov 09, 2023
Meet Esme in person, and join us at the Ames Public Library on Wednesday, November 15, at 6 PM. Esme will give a quick reading, talk about the book, and answer audience questions before signing books. It’s a great opportunity to get a look behind the scenes of a middle grade book series they’re sure to love.
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Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
Ask Us Anything!
Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
We asked and you delivered. We wanted to know all your burning questions about the indie bookstore world, Dog-Eared Books and more. Amanda & Ellyn go through and answer some of the questions that were sent our way. We loved doing this with you all, and will definitely be doing it again!
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Thursday Oct 26, 2023
Poppin’ Off: Claire Lombardo
Thursday Oct 26, 2023
Thursday Oct 26, 2023
Amanda is fangirling hard, Ellyn is excited, and we are so happy for this episode of Poppin' Off. Today we have author Claire Lombardo who's debut book The Most Fun We Ever Had became an instant favorite of both our store owners and many others.
Claire, who currently lives in Iowa City, made the drive to join us in the Dog House for Poppin' Off. Listen in to learn more about her debut novel, inspiration to her writing process, books she's enjoying and recommends, and what's next for her.
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Tuesday Oct 24, 2023
Read the Book First, DUH!
Tuesday Oct 24, 2023
Tuesday Oct 24, 2023
How do you feel when a book you love is adapted for TV or Film? Sometimes it's a win, and sometimes a total flop. This week Amanda & Ellyn are discussing recent and upcoming book to film or tv adaptations. Let us know what some of your favorite adaptations have been!
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Thursday Oct 19, 2023
Poppin’ Off: Pedro Ramirez
Thursday Oct 19, 2023
Thursday Oct 19, 2023
We're heading back to our time in New York, and bringing you an episode of Poppin' Off with New York City bookseller, Dog Pack subscriber, friend of Rachel, the incredible Pedro Ramirez. Pedro brings wonderful insight to the book world of New York and offers fantastic reading recommendations. Bubbles were popped, and laughs were had. Thank you to Pedro and Lindsay for joining us on this special Bubbles & Books episode.
In this episode, Pedro mentions a poem called "Sporting Life" from Adrian Matejka's poetry collection, "The Big Smoke". You can find the poem online here. Check out what Pedro had to say about this book as one of his staff picks at McNally Jackson here.
You can find Pedro on Instagram at @prettymuchbooks
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Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
New York Bookstore Recap
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
Ellyn, Amanda and Rachel recently visited 13 bookstores in New York. This episode is all about the experiences, bookstores they visited, cocktails and more. One of the best things is when indie support indies, and that's what this New York Trip was all about. Tell us what region we should go explore bookstores next!
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Interested in audiobooks? Listen while supporting Dog-Eared Books HERE.
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