Three Percent Podcast

An all-banter episode that touches on an array of topics, from ranking ideas on how to save indie bookstores, to The Great American Read's (embarrassing) top 10 vote getting books (are we sure Outlanders doesn't include people riding on dragons?), the Frankfurt Book Fair, self-censorship, QAnon + Marlins Man, a book scam, "up-lit" (barf), ALTA, random typos, and a few book and TV recommendations. Complete list of articles and media referenced in this episode: Why Buying Books Will Not Save Our Beloved Bookstores The Great American Read Top 10 Vote-Getters (As of 10/11) A Panel on Self-Censorship and Morality in Publishing Today Book Fair Post Mortem Phishing Scam Seeking Manuscripts Spreads Worldwide "Up-Lit" Gives Hope to Publishers at Frankfurt Book Fair Schedule for ALTA 41 Elite Öræfi--The Wasteland The Taiga Syndrome Bonus: These pants are ugly. This week's music is "It's All Gonna Be OK" from Ron Gallo's new album, Stardust Birthday Problem. ("'You' Are the Problem" would've worked as well.) As