Episode 98| Quarterlane Creator Elizabeth Lane and the ritual of READING

Published: Aug. 14, 2017, 7:30 a.m.

Elizabeth Lane is your trusted advisor to put literary sophistication right in the palm of your hand. This incredible women created Quarterlane, a quarterly subscription service of the season’s best books delivered straight to a reader’s front door.   I really admire the fact that Elizabeth was able to combine two of her life’s passions and create this beautiful quarterly gift is awesome. When I got my first box from Quarterlane, I was excited, but I was even more excited to talk with Elizabeth. I didn’t want to stop our conversation!   In this episode, we talk about Elizabeth’s journey to creating Quarterlane, revolutionizing the ritual of reading, and finding peace and quiet in our busy, digital lives.   Radically Well Read Elizabeth   Finding a way to get beautiful books in the hands of more people Turning to novels for self-discovery and perspective Discovering an unexpected career path that feels right   Radically Inspired Clarity   When we want to relax, that is the time to put down our technology and pick up a book. Being quiet with a book helps us become comfortable with being quiet with ourselves.   Elizabeth Lane Answers…   How did you become a ‘purveyor of books’? What tools do you use to get into a space of mindfulness?   Radically Loved Quotes   “There isn’t a bigger luxury for me than the freedom you find in a book.”   “I found profound peace taking time for myself.”   “Whether it’s in a book or a yoga class, we just need moments to breathe.”   “I’m a forever student.”   A Little More About Our Guest   Elizabeth previously worked in contemporary art as a researcher for both galleries and museums alongside her own curatorial and writing projects. Her passion for books led her into a career as an independent bookstore buyer. She founded Quarterlane to bridge the gap between independent bookstores and the internet–bringing the trust and discernment one finds within a bookstore to the ease of the online marketplace. www.quarterlanebooks.com

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