Episodes

  • The Power of Example: Modeling Reading Behavior
    Sep 12 2024

    In this episode, Demetrius Frazier and his son Brandon discuss Brandon’s reading journey and how Demetrius could have encouraged him to read more. They explore the importance of modeling reading behavior, exposing children to different forms of reading, and being intentional about reading. Brandon shares his recent experience of becoming a reader and how he sets achievable reading goals. They also discuss the impact of reading different genres and the value of audiobooks. The episode ends with Brandon sharing his practice of donating the physical books he reads to a Resist’s Little Free library Initiative.

    Takeaways

    • Modeling reading behavior can encourage children to read more.
    • Exposing children to different forms of reading, such as articles, magazines, and audiobooks, can help them find what they enjoy.
    • Setting achievable reading goals can motivate individuals to read more.
    • Reading different genres can provide diverse reading experiences.
    • Donating books after reading can contribute to community libraries and promote reading.

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    30 mins
  • Reading is Joy with the Frazier Littles!
    Sep 7 2024

    In this episode we take a break from anything heavy and put my little ones on the mic to chat about books, monkey-monkey and whatever toddlers like to talk about.


    If this short but super sweet episode brought you joy, please share it with anyone who needs a pick me up in the reading world!


    Reading is an activity of joy and we intend to keep it that way.

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    4 mins
  • Must Read Poetry with Faith Simms
    Sep 5 2024

    Faith Simms is a poet so of course she loves poetry! In this fifth episode of this six-episode run of the Resist Booksellers podcast owner Demetrius Frazier chats with bookseller and poet Faith Simms about the poetry every reader should check out!

    In this episode, guest Faith Simms shares her list for must read poetry every reader should check out:

    1. Great Poetry to Start With: Don’t Call Us Dead by Danez Smith
    2. Classic Poetry to Check Out:
    3. Underrated or Underappreciated Poetry:

    If you love Faith’s list, make sure to follow her on Instagram. Link: F A I T H N Y R E 💫 (@faithnyre)

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    28 mins
  • Must Read Historical Fiction with Audra Russell
    Aug 28 2024

    Audra Russell is in love with historical fiction! In this fourth episode of this six-episode run of the Resist Booksellers podcast owner Demetrius Frazier chats with podcaster and indie author advocate Audra Russell about the historical fiction every reader should check out!

    In this episode, guest Audra Russell shares her list for must read historical fiction books every reader should check out:

    1. Great Historical Fiction Book to Start With: A Right Worthy Woman by Ruth P. Watson
    2. Classic Historical Fiction Books to Check Out:
    3. An Underrated or Underappreciated Historical Fiction Book:

    If you love Audra’s list, make sure to follow her on her podcast Between The Reads for more content just like this.

    Link: Between the Reads

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    30 mins
  • Must Read Carribean Writers with Yvette Appleby
    Aug 22 2024

    Yvette Appleby loves Carribean stories and proud of it! In this third episode of this six-episode run of the Resist Booksellers podcast owner Demetrius Frazier chats with book lover and bookish adventurer Yvette Appleby about the Carribean writers every reader should check out!

    In this episode, guest Yvette Appleby shares her list for must read Carribean authors every reader should check out:

    1. Great Carribean Author to Start With: Nicole Dennis Benn
    2. Classic Carribean Authors to Check Out:
    3. An Underarrated or Underappreciated Carribean Book: The Oxford Book of Carribean Short Stories

    If you love Yvette’s list, make sure to follow her on Instagram for more content just like this.

    1. Instagram: AllTheWords_AllTheBooks (@allthewords_allthebooks)
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    29 mins
  • Must Read Thrillers with Classy Green
    Aug 15 2024

    Classy Green looooves thrillers! All types and all sub genres. In this second episode of this six-episode run of the Resist Booksellers podcast owner Demetrius Frazier chats with podcaster, book club admin, and bookish virtual assistant Classy Green about her must-read thrillers.

    In this episode, guest Classy Green shares her list for must read thriller authors every reader should check out:

    1. Great Thriller Author to Start With: S.A. Cosby
    2. Classic Thriller Authors to Check Out:
    3. An Underrated or Underappreciated Thriller Author: Cherly A. Head

    If you love Classy’s list, make sure to follow her on her platforms for more content just like this.

    1. Instagram: Classy (@classygreen1)
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    31 mins
  • Must Read Biographies with Raymond Williams
    Aug 14 2024

    Biographies, auto biographies and memoirs are Raymond Williams' jam! In this first episode of this six-episode run of the Resist Booksellers podcast owner Demetrius Frazier chats with blogger and book influencer Raymond Williams about his must-read biographies. In this episode, host Raymond Williams shares his list for great biographies every reader should check out:

    1. Great Biography to Start With: KING: A Life by Jonathan Eig
    2. Classic Biographies to Check Out:
    3. An Underarrated or Underappreciated Biography: May We Forever Stand by Imani Perry

    If you love Raymond's list, make sure to follow him on his platforms for more content just like this.

    1. Instagram: Raymond Williams, PhD (@rtwilliams16)
    2. Blog at Medium: Introducing Ballasts for the Mind | by Raymond Williams, PhD



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    32 mins
  • Opening Your Bookstore
    Aug 8 2024

    The day to open your bookstore is fast approaching! In this last episode of this six-episode run of the Resist Booksellers podcast owner Demetrius Frazier discusses ways to ensure success when you finally open the doors of your bookstore.

    In this episode, host Demetrius Frazier discusses the last steps to opening your bookstore including:

    1. Developing strong relationships with your key stakeholders and partners
    2. Properly using your building for grand opening promotion
    3. Dealing with the media
    4. Having a strong grand opening plan including ideas when trouble arises

    This is the finish line! Get ready to open the doors to your brand-new bookstore!

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    29 mins