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Listen to the story of the Westernport Library. Flooding in Westernport, Maryland devastated the library, but the community of 2,000 won't let it go.
Listen to ted’s interview with Charles Ferguson on his book Presidential Seclusion: The Power of Camp David. Charles spent three and a half years at Camp David as Chaplain and Historian. His book is not about his experiences, but is a history of Camp David from its predecessor the U.S.S. Potomac, to establishment of Sangria-La, the change to Camp David, and presidential use through today. This is a chance to look behind the fences that are opened for few visitors.
Listen in as Lory and Ted interview the Purr-usalers, the Sandymount Elementary School that won the Finksburg Battle of the Books event at Winters Mill High School. Lory and Ted emcee this event every year. A bookish activity favorite.e
Listen in as Lory and Ted talk with Melody, owner of Park Books in Severna Park. Since our first interview with Melody (listen here https://www.twosides2thestory.com/podcast/episode-57-interview-with-melody-owner-of-park-books ), she has opened a second store, Park Books on Main in Sykesville. But wait! There’s more. Melody isn’t done yet. We talk about her two stores, her frequent events, her ties to authors and more.
Listen in as Lory and Ted talk with Ali, owner of Rudolph Girls Books, about her decision to close the store, what's ahead for her, ways you can support independent bookstores, some of her favorite authors, and more.
Get a tour of Baldwin’s Book Barn in West Chester, PA, and listen as Lory and Ted talk about Baldwin’s, Old Fox, Birch Tree and more.
Lory and Ted talk with Todd Burrier, a leadership and living a good life speaker, coach, and writer. Ted and Todd played basketball together when they had younger bodies. We talk with Todd about what he likes to read, books that have been important to him, and some of the books he has written. We also look to a shift in his reading after his soon-to-be grandchild arrives.
Listen in as Lory and Ted talk about the emergence of romance only bookstores, I Hate Picture Books, Rudolph Girls, recent events, and some things to look forward to.
Listen in as Lory and Ted talk about recent activity, including visits to McKay Used books in Manassas VA, and Bookish in King of Prussia PA, and look ahead to interviews with Todd Burrier, and Elise Hooper.
It took a long time to get Maryland State Librarian and Two Sides friend, Morgan Miller to sit down long enough to do an interview. There is no truth to the rumor that we duct taped her to her chair. To make it happen, Lory and Ted couldn't both be there. Listen in as Ted talks with Morgan about her library career, being the State Librarian, libraries, reading, and more.
On Ted's trip to Harrisonburg, Virgina he interviewed Amanda Friss, owner of Parentheses Books. If you listened to Episode 68 when Lory and Ted interviewed Evan Friss on his book, The Bookshop; a History of the American Bookstore, you might remember that Amanda and Parentheses came up. Lory and Ted talk about the interview, Parentheses, and some other Shenandoah Valley stops.
At the Annapolis Book Festival, Lory and Ted interview Evan Friss on his book, The Bookshop: A History of the American Bookstore. We also talk about his wife's bookshop, Parentheses, in Harrisonburg, Virginia, why bookstores are weird, and life in the Shenandoah Valley. If you are a bookshop lover, and if you listen to Two Sides, it seems likely you are, you won't want to miss this episode.
Lory and Ted finally get to a long anticipated interview with Debbie Scheller, the former owner of A Likely Story bookstore in Sykesville, Maryland. a book culture icon in Carroll County. We talk about starting the store, the many authors she has met, her involve,ent in the Battle of the Books, and much more.
Lory and Ted talk with John Waters for the second time. He will be coming to Westminster on May 10 for his The Naked Truth tour. We talk about his new show, puppets, Baltimore book stores, his version of the Barking Dogs Jingle Bells (Yes, he really recorded it!), and much more. Last time you learned that trash cans are an indicator of the quality of a hotel. This time find out the relationship between candles and the quality of bookstores.
Ted and Lory interview the 2025 Battle of the Books winning team; The Bookworm's Ultimate Revenge. This group of fifth graders from Sandymount Elementary talk about the books, the battles, how they will celebrate, and people who inspired and supported their victory.
Lory and Ted interview Aubrey Paris and Emily Black on their National Treasure Hunt podcast, their new book, National Treasure Hunt: One Step Short of Crazy, how their lives led them to their interest, and much more.
Lory and Ted talk with Exploration Commons Manager, Candace Birger, about Exploration Commons, Candace's adventures outside of work, and a chance encounter between Ted and Candace.
Ted travels to Virginia's Eastern Shore and visits three bookstores and a library. He did interviews with the owners of Sundial Books and the manager of The Island Library. Chincoteague is a pleasant place with interesting stories including these of Sundial and the Island Library.
Ted and Lory talk about the hurricane damage in Western North Carolina our bookstore friends followed by Ted's interview with Jen Ferguson on her book A Constellation of Minor Bears and others.
Ted and Lory talk about a bunch of book store visits, the National Book Festival, a new book from Timothy Young, and more.
Ted and Lory encourage you to vote for Carroll's Best.....local places like the Carroll County Public Library, book related businesses, and others deserve your support and vote as the Best of Carroll County, Maryland. Hear about some of the events Two Sides has participated in this summer and learn what is coming up soon! Shout out to Jessica, owner of Alter Image Salon, for inspiring this episode.
Lory and Ted get a chance to talk with writer Andy Auseon about his Spellbinder book series for middle grade readers. Andy will be one of three writers featured on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at a fantastic Kids Author Night, an event presented by A Likely Story Bookstore, Carroll Arts Center and Carroll County Public Library. Get to know a bit about Andy, and plan to join us on July 24, 2024 at the Carroll Arts Center for this incredible community event!
Ted and Lory talk with Melody, Owner of Park Books of Severna Park, Maryland. Melody is a book lover, educator, bookstore owner, literacy advocate, and soon to be cafe owner/writer. And folks, she is so much more. This incredible lady is making a big impact on the book world and local authors in our area. You will be inspired by this episode!
Successful local writer, front man of the rock band VEER, artist, and composer, Ronald Malfi, joins Two Sides to the Story for an interview in this fun podcast episode. Lots of laughter from Ted, Lory and Ron as they talk about books and so many other cool things during one of the break out sessions of the Maryland Library Association conference in Cambridge, MD.
Ted and Lory meet Tracy C Gold at Park Books in Severna Park, Maryland for a chat about writing children's books, editing for and teaching aspiring authors, and even a bit about her passion for horses. Two Sides also had the pleasure of attending Tracy's storytime and book signing in the amazing event space at Park Books. Moms and dads will definitely want to consider planning a trip to this fantastic venue; children attending storytime are treated to popcorn, self serve hydration area, and crafts. Nicely done Park Books!
