The History of American Bookshops (From Benjamin Franklin to The Painted Porch) | Evan Friss
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4.5 • 5.3K Ratings
🗓️ 7 August 2024
⏱️ 72 minutes
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Summary
Behind every great man and woman of history, there's usually a library or a bookstore that has been formative in their life. Not only have bookstores shaped influential leaders, but also the ideas and movements that have altered society. Stoicism originated in a bookstore, Benjamin Franklin’s bookstore influenced the American Revolution, and countless bookstores have been the backbones of activist movements.
Evan Friss, author of The Bookshop: A History of the American Bookstore, talks with Ryan in today's episode about the unchanged charm of bookstores over centuries, the impact of Amazon on the book industry, the role of libraries, and the romantic yet challenging undertaking of running a bookstore.
📚 The Bookshop: A History of the American Bookstore by Evan Friss is out now! Grab a copy on Amazon or get a signed copy here
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🎥 Check out Ryan’s YouTube video: 12 Lessons From 12 Months Owning A Bookstore
🎥 Want to learn about some of the world’s most unique bookstores? Check out former podcast guest Max Joseph’s YouTube video BOOKSTORES: How to Read More Books in the Golden Age of Content
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