In this episode of the Founders Talk Podcast, Tanya Sam shares her incredible journey from building a 10K+ member book club to launching a publishing company focused on amplifying women’s voices. Tanya opens up about her entrepreneurial path, the importance of community, and her mission to support diverse voices in publishing. If you’re a female entrepreneur, book lover, or looking for inspiration to grow your own community, this episode is for you!

Timestamps:

0:15 - Intro
1:25 - Reading Growing Up
3:02 - Toronto & Cultural Upbringing
5:05 - Being a Founder with a lot of talents
5:50 - Tanya Time Book Club
6:40 - On Community
7:45 - Selecting books for the Book Club
8:40 - Process of Hosting Book Club
14:18 - Traveling Book Clubs
16:50 - Ghana & London Book Club Trip
21:20 - Tips for Building a Successful Book Club
22:10 - Starting a Publishing Company (Elizabeth & Minnie)
28:03 - Publishing Fundamentals
30:15 - Author Submissions to Elizabeth & Minnie Process
33:28 - On Marketing Books
37:30 - The Connection Between Book Clubs & Being a Publisher
39:01 - Author Deals & Advances
41:30 - Book-to-Screen Adaptations
44:02 - Books Are IP
44:58 - AI in Book Publishing
48:40 - Last, Now, Next Books
50:20 - Best Page-Turner
51:55 - Rapid-Fire Book Questions
56:20 - Legacy Tanya Wants to Leave Behind
57:00 - Founder's Toolkit
57:35 - Book Club's Toolkit
58:10 - Upcoming Events for Tanya
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Books Tanya Mentions:

Nancy Drew series
Little Mysteries
The Fabulous Four by Enid Blyton
Sweet Valley High by Francine Pascal
Babysitters Club series
Judy Blume books
Sky Full of Elephants by Cebo Campell (Last Book)
The Persians by Sanam Mahloudji(Current)
Harlem Rhapsody by Victoria Christopher Murray (Current)
The Alchemist (Current)
We Are Not Like Them by Christina Pride & Jo Piazza (Book Club Pick)
Gary Janette Autobiography
Nightbloom by Peace Adzo Medie (Audiobook)
Authors Tanya Mentions:

Judy Blume
Tia Williams
Peace Adzo Medie
Kimberly Bell
V.E. Schwab
Octavia Butler
Alice Walker
Nikki Giovanni
Oprah Winfrey

Instagram: @itstanyasam
Twitter: @itstanyasam
Website: tanyasam.com

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Dive into the fascinating world of Taylor Swift’s style in this episode of the Bookum Author Talks Podcast! We’re joined by Sarah Chapelle, author of Taylor Swift Style, and special guest host Hannah Lisa Lohr, creator of the MoodyReaders Book Club. Together, we explore how Taylor’s fashion evolution reflects her music eras, iconic looks, and storytelling.

From the origins of Sarah’s blog to the journey of turning it into a book, this conversation is packed with insights into Swift’s signature fashion, the trends she’s inspired, and her cultural impact. Whether you’re a Swiftie, a fashion enthusiast, or a book lover, this episode has something for you!

Get your copy of the NY Times Bestselling Book "Taylor Swift Style" today - https://www.amazon.com/Taylor-Swift-Style-Fashion-Through/dp/1250906156

Timestamps:
1:19 - Sarah’s Journey Into Fashion
4:20 - The “Bleachella” Era
5:48 - The Origin of the Taylor Swift Style Blog
10:10 - The Speed of Fashion Blog Writing
13:02 - Building Community Through Blogging
14:55 - Recognizing Brands Taylor Wears
16:38 - Writing the Taylor Swift Style Book
18:06 - Taylor Swift’s Writing Style
22:20 - Diversifying the Taylor Swift Style Media
23:27 - How the Blog Became a Book
24:40 - Fashion Trends of Taylor Swift
27:30 - Predicting Album Drops Through Taylor’s Fashion
29:40 - Iconic Taylor Swift Fashion Moments
32:30 - Taylor Swift’s Signature Styles
34:16 - Taylor Swift Restyling Fashion Items
35:25 - Sarah’s Own Writing Eras
37:30 - Taylor Swift & Chiefs Gameday Fashion
43:20 - Taylor Swift Rapid-Fire Questions
45:20 - Sarah’s Spotify Wrapped (Her Version)
47:28 - Taylor’s Re-recorded Albums & Fashion
48:08 - Sarah’s Writer’s Toolkit

Connect with Sarah Chapelle:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taylorswiftstyled/?hl=en
Blog: https://tinyurl.com/bookum

Connect with Hannah Lisa Lohr:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hannahlisalohr/
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hannahlisalohr
Youtube: @HannahLisaLohr

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In this episode of Author Talks, we sit down with Sharon McMahon—renowned government educator and author of the #1 New York Times bestseller 'The Small & The Mighty'—to discuss the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, what to expect on Election Day, Unsung American Heroes and much more.

Get your copy of "The Small & The Mighty" by Sharon McMahon Today - https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/709748/the-small-and-the-mighty-by-sharon-mcmahon/


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Books Mentioned in This Episode:

The Small & The Mighty by Sharon McMahon
The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson
James by Everett Percival

Places to find more from Sharon:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sharonsaysso/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sharonsaysso/
Twitter: https://x.com/sharon_says_so
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonsaysso/

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In this episode, we discuss Paul Scheer's new book "Joyful Recollections of Trauma", starring in the show, The League, comedian's dark sides, and the personal stories he shares in his new book.

Paul is author of the New Times Bestselling Book Joyful Recollections of Trauma. He is also the cohost of two podcast: How Did This Get Made Unspooled Podcasts. Paul has starred in Hit Shows such The League, Black Monday, Fresh off the Boat and many more.

Get your copy of Joyful Recollections of Trauma today - https://www.harpercollins.com/products/joyful-recollections-of-trauma-paul-scheer?variant=41099495735330

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💬 Key Quotes from Paul Scheer:

"I am only successful because I have people that like what I do, so I'm not going to be a dick."
"You are enough. Let yourself be inspired by work."
"Don’t let anyone dilute your voice."

Book Recommendations from Paul:

I, Partridge: Need to Talk About Alan by Armando Iannucci, Gibbons brothers, and Steve Coogan

Paris by Paris Hilton

Monster: Living Off the Big Screen Book by John Gregory Dunne

📲 Connect with Paul Scheer:

Twitter: https://x.com/paulscheer?
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulscheer/?hl=en
Podcast: How Did This Get Made? - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-did-this-get-made/id409287913
Podcast: Unspooled - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unspooled/id1381507437

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In this episode of Creators Talk Podcast, Alina, the creator behind According to Alina, shares her unique perspective on the rapidly evolving online book culture. We dive into her journey from growing up in Europe to becoming a content creator known for her insightful commentary on everything from overconsumption in BookTok to the nuances of being 'well-read.' Alina discusses how different cultures approach reading, the balance between popular trends and personal taste, and the pressures of staying consistent in the book community. Tune in as we explore the world of books through Alina’s lens!

Timestamps:

1:02 - Growing up in Europe
3:12 - Reading in Italy
6:38 - Required Literature in Europe
11:09 - How Alina got into Content Creation
16:02 - On being consistent
17:40 - Getting into different genres
19:50 - Bookish Commentary & Journalism
24:20 - Standards for reading & Intellectualism
29:20 - What does it mean as Well-Read?
30:11 - Long form v. Short form content
37:40 - What topics to make videos on?
40:53 - Overconsumption v. underconsumption
43:55 - Overconsumption in books
45:40 - Ashley Tinsdale
46:40 - Booktok Role in Book Consumption
47:45 - Book hauls
49:15 - On Community
53:41 - Alina on Writing

BOOKS:
Dante's Inferno
The Divine Comedy
Moara cu noroc (The Lucky Mill) by Joan Slavici
Promessi Sposi by Alessandro Manzoni (The Betrothed)
Paradise Lost by John Milton
Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn (Last Book)
The Bloody Chamber by Angela Carter
Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov (Next Book)
the Rules of Engagement by Anita Brookner (Page Turner)
My Dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth Russell (Challenged Alina's Worldview)
A Man of the People by Chinua Achebe (book that has similarities to Dante's Inferno)

Places to find Alina:
Youtube - ‪@accordingtoalina‬
Instagram - / accordingtoalina

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