The Bookshop at the End of the Internet

The Bookshop at the End of the Internet is a podcast dedicated to helping book lovers discover new authors. Like any good bookshop, this podcast features a wide variety of books by the equally varied and interesting authors who felt compelled to write them. Stacey Horan, author and book lover, is the host of The Bookshop at the End of the Internet. Her interviews give you a chance to meet wonderful writers and discover your next must-read book. Listen to the authors describe their books and tell you their own stories in their own words. This podcast features books from all genres and authors from all walks of life, including those who are indie published, as well as those published by small presses and large publishing houses. Looking for unique, not-so-easy to find books for yourself, a friend or a book club? Tune in to this podcast and find your newest favorite author or maybe a soon-to-be bestseller. This podcast, like all the best bookshops, is filled with all kinds of books and al

The Bookshop at the End of the Internet is a arts podcast hosted by Stacey Horan, with 280 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Stacey Horan hosts The Bookshop at the End of the Internet, a arts show with 280 episodes published.

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  Episode #281

  Bookshop Interview with Author Zara Marielle, Episode #281

  Sep 9, 202632 min

  Author Zara Marielle discusses her debut novel, The Café of Infinite Doors . This empowering portal fantasy follows Marceline, a woman trapped in a toxic marriage who makes a life-changing decision after a fight with her husband. Defying his wishes, she takes a job at a mysterious café filled with birds, a place where she feels safe, welcomed, and truly seen. But Marceline soon discovers that the café exits outside the boundaries of time and space. Before long, she's swept into a thousand-year-old rivalry between two Scottish goddesses, a conflict that threatens not only the sanctuary she's come to love, but the fate of the entire world. In this episode, Zara shares the journey to publication, discusses how writing this novel allowed her to explore themes of women's empowerment and self-discovery, and reveals how her love of traveling and experience with improv theater found their way into the story.

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  Episode #280

  Bookshop Interview with Author Marc S. Perlman, Episode #280

  Sep 2, 202631 min

  Author Marc S. Perlman discusses his debut novel, The Riddle of the Trees . This contemporary spy thriller was inspired by a bicycle ride through the Belovezhskaya Forest ( Belovezhskaya Pushcha / Białowieża Forest ) along the border of Poland and Belarus during Marc's solo travels through Eastern Europe. The forest's remote beauty, shadowy atmosphere, and location between two nations sparked the idea for a story steeped in secrets, intrigue, and geopolitical tension. But Marc's protagonist, Jack Miller, isn't a highly trained operative or world-class spy. He's an ordinary guy who suddenly finds himself in extraordinary circumstances and far deeper waters than he ever expected. While many of the locations and encounters in the novel draw from Marc's real-life travels, the danger and espionage are entirely fictional. In this episode, Marc shares his writing journey, explains why he wasn't always drawn to the spy genre, and reveals how an ordinary calendar became the most valuable tool in his writing process.

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  Episode #279

  Bookshop Interview with Author Tess Gerritsen, Episode #279

  Aug 26, 202634 min

  Best-selling author Tess Gerritsen discusses her latest novel, The Shadow Friends . Tess is the author of more than 30 books, including her famous Rizzoli & Isles series. Her novels have been published in 40 countries and have sold more than 40 million copies worldwide. The Shadow Friends is the third installment in Tess's Martini Club serie s , which she says feels especially personal because it explores some of her own thoughts and feelings about growing older. The novel begins with the suspicious death of a renowned disease expert and Russian defector at a conference in Purity, Maine—pulling five friends, all retired spies, into yet another dangerous mystery. Retirement, it seems, is not as quiet as they thought it would be. In this episode, Tess reflects on her writing journey, explains how her own small town in Maine inspired the setting and characters for the Martini Club series, and shares why emotional connection—not plot—is ultimately what keeps readers turning pages.

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  Episode #247

  Bookshop Interview with Author Pam Webber, Episode #278

  Aug 19, 202639 min

  Author Pam Webber discusses her new novel, Massawa . This historical romance is the first book in a new series. Set in North African during World War II, it is inspired by the real American women who were recruited to serve as spies. The novel follows Kit, a newly minted spy with no field experience but plenty of courage, as she's sent to the coastal city of Massawa in Eritrea, to investigate a conspiracy that threatens the only Allied naval base on the Red Sea—a strategic outpost crucial to halting the Nazi advance in North Africa. Blending real historical events with espionage, danger, adventure, and romance, Massawa shines a light on a fascinating and little-known chapter of WWII history. In this episode, Pam and I chat about her writing journey, the extensive research behind the novel, and the remarkable event known as the "Miracle of Massawa," which played an important role in the Allied war effort.

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  Episode #277

  Bookshop Interview with Author Meera Subramanian and Illustrator Danica Novgorodoff, Episode #277

  Aug 12, 202634 min

  Author Meera Subramanian and illustrator Danica Novgorodoff discuss their powerful new book, A Better World is Possible: Global Youth Confront the Climate Crisis . Set against the backdrop of the 2019 Youth Climate Strike in New York City, the book follows four young activists whose lives have been shaped by extreme weather events and the realities of a changing climate. Through their stories, readers gain a deeper understanding of the connections between environmental, economic, and social justice issues—and the many ways young people are working to create change. Meera, an environmental journalist, and Danica, a graphic novelist and illustrator, combined their talents to create a work that explores both the urgency of the climate crisis and the reasons for hope. At its heart, the book reminds us that there is a place for everyone in this movement. In this episode, I'll chat with Meera and Danica about the origins of the project, the unique challenges and rewards of their collaboration, and why the voices of the young activists featured in their book deserve our attention.

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