AI-powered
podcast player
Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features
20min chapter
The History of American Bookshops (From Benjamin Franklin to The Painted Porch) | Evan Friss
The Daily Stoic
The Heart of Community: Bookstores as Activist Hubs
This chapter examines the pivotal role local bookstores play in nurturing community and activism, spotlighting a groundbreaking gay bookstore in New York. It explores the journey of books from author to reader, the challenges authors face, and the impact of major players like Amazon on traditional retail. The discussion also reflects on the evolving landscape of bookselling, emphasizing the unique connections between independent bookstores and the communities they serve.
00:00
Transcript
Episode notes
Get the Snipd
podcast app
Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
AI-powered
Discover
highlights
Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode
Save any
moment
Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways
Share
& Export
Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more
AI-powered
podcast player
Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features
Discover
highlights
Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode