Jeff and Rebecca note a customer survey Bookshop.org sent to customers about their audiobook habits, decide no-new news is good news as Jesmyn Ward stays on at S&S, really resonate with Ted Gioia's "State of Culture, 2024," and more.
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Discussed in this episode:
First Edition!
The Book Riot Podcast Patreon
Bookshop.org appears to be interested in audiobooks
Jesmyn Ward signs 3-book deal with Scribner
TikTok-famous librarian quits because of harassment
And I think we have to talk about Ted Gioia and the state of the culture
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Bookshop.org Is Audiobooks Curious, Ward Re-Ups, the State of Culture in 2024 & More

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