The Curious Cat Bookshop Podcast

Send us Fan Mail After Stacy posted her discussion with Danny Adlerman about what the book production department of a publisher does (S2 E9), she wanted to dive a little deeper into what’s affecting us right now, in fall 2026, and why some books are just super hard to find. Some reporting from Publishers Lunch helped clarify how paper shortages caused by consolidation that we discussed with Danny are now being exacerbated by multiple market forces (caused by both political and economic winds ...

Send us Fan Mail If you love spooky season, The Curious Cat Bookshop was the place to be when horror author Ryan La Sala was be in the store for a live podcast recording. We talked about Ryan's journey to publication, why he evolved from writing whimsical romance and fantasy to horror, book banning, and his recommendations for what you should be reading when you're looking for spine-tingling horror (in addition to his books!). Get signed copies while supplies last at https://curiouscatbooksh...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered who is in charge of making a book--like, the physical object? Danny Adlerman has helped to create at least 10,000 printed books over the course of his 40+-year career in book production, and he can tell you STORIES. In this episode, Stacy talks with Danny about the basics of book production: how the technology to make a book has changed in his career, how that affects the art of making a physical book, and how corporate retooling and consolidation, befo...

Send us Fan Mail We’ve gathered the whole staff to talk about the books we’re most looking forward to in October and beyond! What are you looking forward to? Have we missed anything? Preorder our recommended titles (and more) here: https://curiouscatbookshop.com/list/preorder-your-next-favorite-read Interview with Sarah Beth Durst Interview with Beth Revis Interview with Courtney Maum Support the show More about The Curious Cat Bookshop Shop online anytime for in-store pick-up or home del...

Send us Fan Mail Recently, Stacy talked with author Courtney Maum about her newest book, Alan Opts Out, a biting satire about suburban life and whether "making it" is really worth it. Can absurdity and satire heal our communities? Signed copies are available from us while supplies last! About the book: “Reading this book reminded me how much fun a novel can be.” ―Caro Claire Burke, author of Yesteryear In this timely and comedic take on ambition, consumerism, and the sticker price of pri...