Join hosts J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle, JP Rindfleisch, and Kevin Tumlinson as they discuss the week’s entertainment news, including stories about Octavia Butler, Indie Bookstore Day 2026, and The Small Press View. Then, stick around for a chat with Dominique Raccah!
Sourcebooks: “We’re an entrepreneurial publisher built on the belief that books change lives. From our humble beginnings in a spare bedroom in 1987, with just one book and a single employee — our founder, Publisher and CEO Dominique Raccah — we’ve stayed true to our passion for stories and our dedication to helping authors reach readers. We’re an innovative, mission-driven book publisher that champions diverse voices in publishing.”
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Sourcebooks: https://www.sourcebooks.com/
Octavia Butler blocked reprints of her ‘lost’ novel. More than 40 years later, it’s back on shelves – https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/books/story/2026-04-23/octavia-butler-survivor-new-edition-reprint
Relentless’ focus on literacy undermines reading for pleasure, says report – https://www.theguardian.com/books/2026/apr/28/reading-for-pleasure-literacy-skills-harpercollins-study
Indie Bookstore Day 2026: A Cause for Celebration – https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/bookselling/article/100263-indie-bookstore-day-2026-a-cause-for-celebration.html
The Small Press View – https://www.loureedsnephew.com/p/the-small-press-view
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J.D. Barker – https://jdbarker.com/
Christine Daigle – https://www.christinedaiglebooks.com/
Jena Brown – https://www.jenabrownwrites.com
Kevin Tumlinson – https://www.kevintumlinson.com/
JP Rindfleisch: https://shop.jprindfleischix.com/en-cad
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