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A podcast about two of the best things in life: books and champagne. Hosted by Ellyn Grimm and Amanda Lepper, co-owners of Dog-Eared Books in Ames, Iowa.
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Jan 16, 2024
Jan 16, 2024
37 min
We are back and we are jumping right into 2024 by talking about what our reading goals for the year are. We've collected responses from our social media followers, booksellers and of course ourselves to share with you. Maybe these will give you inspiration towards your reading year! Have something different for your 2024 goals? Share it with us on social media, we'd love to hear it!
Make sure to subscribe and rate the Bubbles & Books Podcast. And don't forget to share it with your friends.
Learn more about a Dog-Eared Books book subscription HERE.
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Interested in audiobooks? Listen while supporting Dog-Eared Books HERE.
Visit us! www.dogearedbooksames.com
Dec 26, 2023
Dec 26, 2023
31 min
Amanda and Ellyn have talked all about the books they're currently reading or have read this year. But what books are they excited about for next year? Listen to find out about the books they can't wait to get their hands on and ones you might want to add to your lists as well.
Make sure to subscribe and rate the Bubbles & Books Podcast. And don't forget to share it with your friends.
Learn more about a Dog-Eared Books book subscription HERE.
Follow us on Instagram: @bubblesandbookspodcast
Follow Dog-Eared Books on Instagram: @dogearedbooksames
Interested in audiobooks? Listen while supporting Dog-Eared Books HERE.
Visit us! www.dogearedbooksames.com
Dec 19, 2023
Dec 19, 2023
36 min
We may have read a lot this year, but there are still books we haven't read that are in our "to-be-read" lists. Amanda & Ellyn are sharing the books they're going to try and squeeze in before the end of the year and what might roll over into the next year.
Make sure to subscribe and rate the Bubbles & Books Podcast. And don't forget to share it with your friends.
Learn more about a Dog-Eared Books book subscription HERE.
Follow us on Instagram: @bubblesandbookspodcast
Follow Dog-Eared Books on Instagram: @dogearedbooksames
Interested in audiobooks? Listen while supporting Dog-Eared Books HERE.
Visit us! www.dogearedbooksames.com
Dec 12, 2023
Dec 12, 2023
40 min
Inspired by all the data Spotify throws at us for our Spotify wrapped, we're breaking down all the data from 2023 at Dog-Eared Books! We sharing the best-selling books, items and more. All the statistics you're interested to know, we're sharing.
Please make sure to subscribe and rate the Bubbles & Books Podcast. And don't forget to share it with your friends.
Learn more about a Dog-Eared Books book subscription HERE.
Follow us on Instagram: @bubblesandbookspodcast
Follow Dog-Eared Books on Instagram: @dogearedbooksames
Interested in audiobooks? Listen while supporting Dog-Eared Books HERE.
Visit us! www.dogearedbooksames.com
Dec 7, 2023
Dec 7, 2023
59 min
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.
Buy American Mermaid for in-store pickup HERE
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Buy American Mermaid to listen on audio HERE
Please make sure to subscribe and rate the Bubbles & Books Podcast. And don't forget to share it with your friends.
Learn more about a Dog-Eared Books book subscription HERE.
Follow us on Instagram: @bubblesandbookspodcast
Follow Dog-Eared Books on Instagram: @dogearedbooksames
Interested in audiobooks? Listen while supporting Dog-Eared Books HERE.
Visit us! www.dogearedbooksames.com
Dec 5, 2023
Dec 5, 2023
1hr 27 min
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!
Please make sure to subscribe and rate the Bubbles & Books Podcast. And don't forget to share it with your friends.
Learn more about a Dog-Eared Books book subscription HERE.
Follow us on Instagram: @bubblesandbookspodcast
Follow Dog-Eared Books on Instagram: @dogearedbooksames
Interested in audiobooks? Listen while supporting Dog-Eared Books HERE.
Visit us! www.dogearedbooksames.com
Nov 28, 2023
Nov 28, 2023
1hr 1 min
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.
Please make sure to subscribe and rate the Bubbles & Books Podcast. And don't forget to share it with your friends.
Follow us on Instagram: @bubblesandbookspodcast
Follow Dog-Eared Books on Instagram: @dogearedbooksames
Interested in audiobooks? Listen while supporting Dog-Eared Books HERE.
Visit us! www.dogearedbooksames.com
Nov 21, 2023
Nov 21, 2023
40 min
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.
Please make sure to subscribe and rate the Bubbles & Books Podcast. And don't forget to share it with your friends.
Follow us on Instagram: @bubblesandbookspodcast
Follow Dog-Eared Books on Instagram: @dogearedbooksames
Interested in audiobooks? Listen while supporting Dog-Eared Books HERE.
Visit us! www.dogearedbooksames.com
Nov 9, 2023
Nov 9, 2023
53 min
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.
Please make sure to subscribe and rate the Bubbles & Books Podcast. And don't forget to share it with your friends.
Follow us on Instagram: @bubblesandbookspodcast
Follow Dog-Eared Books on Instagram: @dogearedbooksames
Interested in audiobooks? Listen while supporting Dog-Eared Books HERE.
Visit us! www.dogearedbooksames.com
Oct 31, 2023
Oct 31, 2023
44 min
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!
Please make sure to subscribe and rate the Bubbles & Books Podcast. And don't forget to share it with your friends.
Follow us on Instagram: @bubblesandbookspodcast
Follow Dog-Eared Books on Instagram: @dogearedbooksames
Interested in audiobooks? Listen while supporting Dog-Eared Books HERE.
Visit us! www.dogearedbooksames.com