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Episode 8: "Liz Freeman on how books can open a doorway for a reader"

Episode 8: "Liz Freeman on how books can open a doorway for a reader"

Update: 2025-09-02
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Bookseller Liz Freeman joins Naomi for a conversation about Liz’s marginalia in books by David Wojnarowicz, William Gaddis, and Kathryn Scanlan; the soundtrack playing alongside this marginalia, from Joni Mitchell and the Melvins to Frank Sinatra’s “bipolar big band hits”; her approach to making thoughtful recommendations for readers visiting the store; and more.

Liz Freeman is a writer, artist and careerbookseller. She is from East County, San Diego and currently lives in Oakland where she is the co-owner and stationery buyer at East Bay Booksellers.

Liz and Naomi discussed Close to the Knives by David Wojnarowicz, JR by William Gaddis, and Kick the Latch by Kathryn Scanlan.

To pre-order Naomi's new title, Marginalia: an autobiography, please click here.

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Episode 8: "Liz Freeman on how books can open a doorway for a reader"

Episode 8: "Liz Freeman on how books can open a doorway for a reader"

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