Episode 89: Morgenstern Books, Bloomington, Indiana
Jun 23, 202637m
This week on the pod, we head to Bloomington, Indiana, to hear the fascinating story of Morgenstern Books with co-owner Jenna Bowman and bookseller Grace Hamilton.
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Matt Browning hosts Bookstore Explorer, a arts show with 92 episodes published.
This week on the pod, we head to Bloomington, Indiana, to hear the fascinating story of Morgenstern Books with co-owner Jenna Bowman and bookseller Grace Hamilton.
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