#278: Finally, Gravitas

Published: Sept. 17, 2018, 3:14 a.m.

b'This week, Jeff and Rebecca mull Barnes & Noble\'s current "plan," show their ignorance of the bookselling landscape in the United Kingdom, marvel at the sales figures of Bob Woodward\'s Fear, and much more. \\n\\n\\n\\n\\nThis episode is sponsored by:\\n\\nThe Great American Read\\n\\nUpgrade Soul by Ezra Clayton Daniels\\n\\nThe Real Lolita by Sarah Weinman\\n\\nThe 7 \\xbd Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton\\n\\n\\n\\n\\nLinks discussed in this episode:\\n\\nBook Riot\'s TBR\\n\\nFor some reason, Barnes & Noble sees better times ahead \\n\\nWaterstones buys Foyles\\n\\nStrong start for Woodward\\u2019s FEAR \\n\\nCustomer wins bookstore in raffle\\n\\nOwners of Ripped Bodice bookstore sign overall deal with Sony Pictures TV \\n\\nData! Study of NYT\\u2019s \\u201cBy the Book\\u201d column shows male writers are FOUR TIMES more likely to recommend books by men\\n\\nSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'