Chapter Eighteen: Strange Shelves

This chapter takes a look at the realities of running a small bookstore and the strange things that come through the door. From used book buybacks to unexpected finds, the shelves sometimes fill with items no one could have predicted. The team talks about blind date with a book ideas, unusual inventory, and the day to day surprises that come with owning a bookstore. It’s a glimpse into the unpredictable side of shop life and the stories hidden in the books people bring in.If any of these books caught your ear, you can get your copy through Middle Ground Books, wherever you are. Print books and ebooks are available worldwide through the shop’s Bookshop page, and audiobooks are available through the store as well.Support Middle Ground Books wherever you are.📖 Physical books and ebooks through the shop’s Bookshop pagehttps://bookshop.org/shop/middlegroundbooksAudiobookshttps://libro.fm/middlegroundbooksIf you’re near Emporia, Kansas, visit Middle Ground Books and Gifts at 606 Commercial Street, Emporia, KS to browse in person, meet the team, and find your next great read.You can also explore upcoming events, book clubs, and everything happening at the shop athttps://www.middlegroundbooks.com.Follow and subscribe to @middlegroundbooks on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube to stay connected with the shop and the reading community.📖 The Covered PagesKingdom of Ash by Sarah J. MaasHow to Lose a Goblin in 10 Days by Jesse SilvaMy Husband’s Wife by Alice FeeneyAgnes Abee’s Mystical Cat Shelter by Heather FawcettBlood Over Bright Haven by M. L. WangBeowulfIsland at the Edge of the World by Mike PittsHow They Get to You by Chris KohlerMiddle Ground Books After Hours is produced and audio engineered by Cosmic Atom Sound Studios. If you’re working on a podcast, business media, or creative project and need audio, video, or media assets, learn more at https://www.cosmicatomsounds.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.