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The Watchung Booksellers Podcast

Hosted by Watchung Booksellers · arts · EN-US · 81 episodes

About this Podcast:

Watchung Booksellers' community of writers and readers dive deep into what they do for the love of books. Watchung Booksellers is located in the heart of Montclair, NJ, a literary beacon filled with writers, journalists, publishers, and avid readers. Each year we host hundreds of author events and every day the most interesting and dedicated readers walk through our doors. Their insights and enthusiasm have inspired us to share our conversations with book-lovers everywhere. We invite you to listen and be a part of our community!

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What is The Watchung Booksellers Podcast about?

Watchung Booksellers' community of writers and readers dive deep into what they do for the love of books. Watchung Booksellers is located in the heart of Montclair, NJ, a literary beacon filled with writers, journalists, publishers, and avid readers. Each year we host hundreds of author events and every day the most interesting and dedicated readers walk through our doors.

Who hosts The Watchung Booksellers Podcast?

The Watchung Booksellers Podcast is hosted by Watchung Booksellers. The show has published 81 episodes to date.

What has The Watchung Booksellers Podcast covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Episode 71: A Writing Family" (8 July 2026, 59 minutes), "Episode 70: Writers' Groups" (23 June 2026, 51 minutes), and "Episode 69: Featured Event with Colm Tóibín and Garth Risk Hallberg" (2 June 2026, 59 minutes).

How often does The Watchung Booksellers Podcast publish?

The Watchung Booksellers Podcast publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 47 minutes across 81 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on The Watchung Booksellers Podcast?

Booking probability for The Watchung Booksellers Podcast is 34%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Watchung Booksellers Podcast requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Watchung Booksellers Podcast's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch The Watchung Booksellers Podcast?

The strongest fits for The Watchung Booksellers Podcast are Bookstores & Newsstands and News, Magazine & Book Publishing. The Watchung Booksellers Podcast has an arts audience.

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Recent episodes

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  • Episode #71

    Episode 71: A Writing Family

    Jul 8, 202659 minS4

    In this week's episode of The Watchung Booksellers Podcast, our neighbors Charles, Alice, and Hannah Liu—three published authors in the same family—discuss their love of education, writing, and our community. Charles...

  • Episode #70

    Episode 70: Writers' Groups

    Jun 23, 202651 minS4

    In this week's episode of The Watchung Booksellers Podcast , authors Judith Lindbergh and Stephanie Cowell discuss their decades long writers' group, the importance of writing with other writers, and how to find your...

  • Episode #69

    Episode 69: Featured Event with Colm Tóibín and Garth Risk Hallberg

    Jun 2, 202659 minS4

    In this episode, we feature an event with Colm Tóibín in conversation with Garth Risk Hallberg, held at the Montclair Literary Festival for the launch of Toibin's latest book, The News from Dublin. Colm Tóibín is the...

  • Episode #68

    Episode 68: WB Podcast Book Club Live: The Lost Daughter

    May 19, 20261h 14mS4

    In this episode of the Watchung Booksellers Podcast, authors Alice Elliot Dark and Dagmara Domińczyk reunite to lead a discussion of The Lost Daughter by Elena Ferrante. Recorded live from The Kids' Room, the two dive...

  • Episode #67

    Episode 67: Independent Bookstore Day 2026

    Apr 28, 202611 minS4

    In this episode of the Watchung Booksellers Podcast, we opened the mic to our wonderful customers to read haikus on Independent Bookstore Day! Some read published works and some came up with their own on the spot! Enjoy...

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    On Repeat: Episode 57: From Page to Screen

    Apr 22, 202656 minS4

    In this repeat episode of the Watchung Booksellers Podcast, authors Tom Perrotta and Warren Zanes discuss the process of adapting their books into film and television. Tom Perrotta is the author of eleven works of...

  • The Watchung Booksellers Podcast

    On Repeat: Episode 44: The Watchung Booksellers Podcast Book Club LIVE!

    Apr 14, 20261 hourS4

    In this episode of the Watchung Booksellers Podcast, we are sharing last year's live book club recording with authors Alice Elliott Dark and Dagmara Domińczyk, who led a discussion of Loved and Missed by Susie Boyt with...

  • Episode #66

    Episode 66: From Pitch to Page

    Mar 31, 202649 minS4

    In this week's episode of The Watchung Booksellers Podcast , author and book doctor Arielle Eckstut talks with debut author and life-long educator Dan Gill about developing his story No More Chairs from a one-minute...

  • Episode #65

    Episode 65: Shop Talk: Book Clubs

    Mar 17, 202642 minS4

    This week on the Watchung Booksellers Podcast, four of our booksellers/book club hosts, Asia, Aubrey, Caroline, and Marni, discuss their clubs and what makes a great club an essential part of a book-lover’s community...

  • Episode #64

    Episode 64: Featured Event with Ian Frazier and Jamaica Kincaid

    Mar 3, 20261 hourS4

    In this week's episode of The Watchung Booksellers Podcast , we replay an event we hosted in January with authors Ian Frazier ( The Snakes That Ate Florida ) and Jamaica Kincaid ( Putting Myself Together ), who discuss...

  • Episode #63

    Episode 63: Family in Fiction

    Feb 17, 202657 minS4

    In this week's episode, authors Kim Coleman Foote and Toni Ann Johnson talk about fictionalizing their families' difficult and messy history to create dark, heartfelt, and sometimes funny novels. Kim Coleman Foote is...

  • Episode #62

    Episode 62: Multilingual Writing

    Feb 3, 20261 hourS4

    In this episode of The Watchung Booksellers Podcast, author Cleyvis Natera and author/photographer/translator Erika Morillo discuss writing in English and Spanish and the process of translation from one to the other...

  • The Watchung Booksellers Podcast

    Season 4 Preview

    Jan 28, 20264 minS4

    Welcome back to the Watchung Booksellers Podcast! We're starting Season 4 next week, but listen here for a quick preview of what's new. We'll see you next week! Books: A full list of the books and authors mentioned in...

  • The Watchung Booksellers Podcast

    Episode 61: Customer Favorites of 2025

    Dec 2, 202521 min

    In this episode of The Watchung Booksellers podcast, our customers tell us what their favorite reads of 2025 were. Memoir, fiction, manga, YA and more ... these rave reviews will help you find a perfect book for someone...

  • The Watchung Booksellers Podcast

    Episode 60: Shop Talk: Holiday Picks

    Nov 25, 202538 min

    In this episode of the Watchung Booksellers Podcast, our buyers and booksellers give you recommendations for getting your holiday shopping done early! Nicole, Caroline, Asia, and Susie offer a slew of great ideas for...

  • Episode #59

    Episode 59: Featured Event: Mona Awad

    Nov 18, 202543 minS3

    In this episode of the Watchung Booksellers Podcast, we feature author Mona Awad, author of the bestselling novel Bunny , for the release of its sequel, We Love You, Bunny. She talked with Laura Sims about coming back...

  • Episode #58

    Episode 58: Keeping Your Creative SPARK

    Nov 11, 202554 minS3

    In this episode of the Watchung Booksellers Podcast, authors Henry Neff and Cyndie Spiegel return to talk about how they stay creative during stressful times. From being soulful to joining a kinetic "kommunity," they...

  • Episode #57

    Episode 57: From Page to Screen

    Nov 4, 202558 minS3

    In this episode of the Watchung Booksellers Podcast, authors Tom Perrotta and Warren Zanes discuss the process of adapting their books into film and television. Tom Perrotta is the author of eleven works of fiction...

  • The Watchung Booksellers Podcast

    On Repeat: Season 2, Episode 38: Historical Fiction

    Oct 28, 202547 minS3

    Go back in time and listen to this conversation about Historical Fiction from Season 2! In this episode of The Watchung Booksellers Podcast, authors Laurie Lico Albanese and Anastasia Rubis discuss reading and writing...

  • The Watchung Booksellers Podcast

    On Repeat: Season 1, Episode 7: Thrill Seekers

    Oct 21, 202542 minS3

    In honor of spooky season, enjoy this repeat episode from Season 1! In this episode of the Watchung Booksellers Podcast, authors Laura Sims and Hillary Frank discuss thrillers--how we define them, why we are drawn to...

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