This morning, I went to the farmer’s market at Pepper Place and spent about 20 minutes talking to/pestering Connor from Piper…
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July 4 in Birmingham: What’s Open for Business?
I can’t bring myself to be mad when local businesses are closed on the 4th of July. Retail and restaurant staffs…
Some Like It Hot. Those People Don’t Live in Alabama.
When I first started writing Shop Small, I discovered new local products and new independent stores all the time. Fast forward…
On America, Christianity and Gay Marriage in Alabama … So, Not a Controversial Post at All!
I’ve been hesitating to write about last week’s Supreme Court decision because I wasn’t sure how it relates to localism. But…
Blogging in a Whisper: The Secret Post
Last week, I posted a blog post saying I’d rather write nothing than not write the truth. And then … I…
Truth versus PR: The Consequences of Relentless Promotion
I haven’t wanted to blog lately. I kind of … just didn’t want to talk to you guys. (Uh, sorry.) I…
Business Books, Podcasts, and a Bold Future
Ever since I read Moneyball and found myself in the grip of my first of many genius drama-meets-business Michael Lewis stories,…
Can You Have a Crush on a Bookstore? I’m Gonna Say Yes.
A couple of weeks ago, I visited The Bookshelf in Thomasville, Georgia for a book signing and chat. It was the…
Independent Bookstores and Amazon: Facing Tough Questions in the Big Easy
I wanted to write this blog about how great it was to experience Independent Bookstore Day at Octavia Books last Saturday,…
The Blondes by Emily Schultz Review on BookPage
I’m not much of a thriller girl, but I really enjoyed this one from Emily Schultz — it’s about a pandemic…