A Short History of the Book Jam

This blog and podcast series began as a joke, truly it did.
While working together in the Norwich Bookstore, an independent bookstore in our adopted Vermont hometown, the owners challenged us to host a radio show about books. Sadly, the cost proved prohibitive, BUT the idea of finding a way to distribute independent booksellers’ knowledge of books and to provide a better way of helping people out of their “book jams” lived on.
And thus, in 2010 a blog was born.
So who are we? We’re two book lovers living in Vermont -both named Lisa- here to help readers out of troublesome “book jams.” You know you’re in a “jam” when you ask: “What should I read next?”
We do themed shows, interviews with authors about the books that have influenced them, read literature from different countries to better understand the world and ALWAYS recommend favorite books. We also curate live events for adults and children that build community, inspire people to read, and are fun. Welcome, happy reading, and now, go grab a book!
While working together in the Norwich Bookstore, an independent bookstore in our adopted Vermont hometown, the owners challenged us to host a radio show about books. Sadly, the cost proved prohibitive, BUT the idea of finding a way to distribute independent booksellers’ knowledge of books and to provide a better way of helping people out of their “book jams” lived on.
And thus, in 2010 a blog was born.
So who are we? We’re two book lovers living in Vermont -both named Lisa- here to help readers out of troublesome “book jams.” You know you’re in a “jam” when you ask: “What should I read next?”
We do themed shows, interviews with authors about the books that have influenced them, read literature from different countries to better understand the world and ALWAYS recommend favorite books. We also curate live events for adults and children that build community, inspire people to read, and are fun. Welcome, happy reading, and now, go grab a book!