Celebrating a Milestone with The Bookshop Podcast: A Journey through Goa's Literary Scene and Cultural Richness with Leonard Fernandes

Send us Fan MailJoin the celebration as The Bookshop Podcast hits a fantastic milestone, receiving the accolade of the number one bookish podcast by Feedspot.com! In a heartfelt expression of gratitude, I want to extend a massive thank you to everyone who tunes in and to our dedicated team. This episode is a special one, as I'm joined by Leonard Fernandes, a trailblazer in India's literary scene, the co-founder of The Dogears Bookshop and CinnamonTeal Publishing in picturesque Goa. Discover Leonard's riveting pivot from an engineering career to establishing the first self-publishing platform in India, and how he's transformed a cozy bookshop in Southern Goa into a thriving cultural haven.Our conversation is a treasure trove of insights, from the meticulous art of translating literature to celebrating Goa's mesmerizing blend of Portuguese and Indian cultures. Leonard and I traverse the unique events The Dogears Bookshop hosts, which serve both as a window into Goa's soul and as a beacon for community engagement. Recommendations for experiencing Goa's rich heritage, from its architectural marvels to its stunning coastline, are sure to spark wanderlust. Moreover, we revel in Leonard's prestigious recognition by the British Council, emphasizing him as the Young Creative Entrepreneur Award for Publishing. Leonard and co-founder, Queenie Rodrigues, strive to enrich the literary landscape and connect the threads of community.The Dogears BookshopFeedspot 20 Best Bibliophile Podcasts 2023Days at the Morisaki Bookshop, Satoshi Yagisawa (author), Eric Ozawa (translator)The Little Paris Bookshop, Nina GeorgeSupport the showThe Bookshop PodcastMandy Jackson-BeverlySocial Media Links