Walking into a bookstore opens up a world of discovery of people, places, and things. But, ever wonder why bookstore and bookshop owners do what they do? Listen to their stories. Seena Jacob, Founder of Bookwallah Organization, interviews these ambassadors of books from various parts of the world.
My Bookstore
Claim This Podcastby Seena Jacob
5.0(1 reviews)
6 episodes
Updated Weekly
Accepts GuestsHas SponsorsLocation 🇵🇹
Podcast Overview
Walking into a bookstore opens up a world of discovery of people, places, and things. But, ever wonder why bookstore and bookshop owners do what they do? Listen to their stories. Seena Jacob, Founder of Bookwallah Organization, interviews these ambassadors of books from various parts of the world.
Language
🇺🇲
Publishing Since
7/27/2022
1 verified contact email on file for My Bookstore
Pitch yourself as a guest, propose sponsorships, or reach out directly to the host.
Recent Episodes
December 17, 2025
A Bookshop, A City, A Year: Rosebud Bookshop in Porto
<p>A little over a year ago, Rose opened <strong>Rosebud Bookshop</strong>—Porto, Portugal’s first English-language bookstore.</p><p>In this second conversation December 2025, <strong>Rose Larrivee</strong> sits down once again with <strong>Seena Jacob</strong>, Founder of <strong>Bookwallah Organization</strong>, to reflect on what a year of books, people, and perseverance has taught her.</p><p>Together, they explore the quiet lessons of showing up every day, the community that formed between the shelves, and the dreams now unfolding as Rose steps into year two of the little <strong>Rosebud Bookshop</strong>. You can visit Rosebud Bookshop at R. de Cedofeita 634, 4050-176 Porto, Portugal and find her on Instagram. </p><p><br></p>
August 27, 2025
The Soul of a Lisbon Bookstore: A Dialogue with Edgar Santos of Livraria Almedina Rato
<p>Step inside Lisboa’s (Lisbon) literary treasure, Livraria Almedina Rato, with Edgar Santos as your storyteller. Once a stained-glass atelier, now a sanctuary for readers, this iconic bookstore fuses history, architecture, and the magic of books. In this episode of My Bookstore, Seena Jacob—Founder of Bookwallah—sits down with Edgar to uncover stories of the bookstore’s 70-year legacy, the evolving culture of reading in Portugal, and his own journey from childhood to becoming what might be the oldest soul in the Almedina chain! His wise words to the world? Pour a glass of Port, sit back, and listen! </p><p>To find Almedina Rato- visit: Rua da Escola Politécnica nº 225 1250-101 Lisboa. <br>Instagram: livrariasalmedina</p>
August 19, 2024
Rosebud Bookshop- Porto's 1st English Bookstore
<p>Rose of Rosebud Bookshop -shares her dream with Seena Jacob (bookwallah.org) around the recent launch of Porto's 1st English Bookshop. You can follow us on Instagram at # rosebud_bookshop and #bookwallah</p>
6 total episodes available
Deep-dive analytics for My Bookstore
Frequently asked questions
Have a different question and can't find the answer you're looking for? Reach out to our support team by sending us an email and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.
- What is My Bookstore?
- How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates weekly.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 9 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
- Does this podcast accept guests?
Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
Legal Disclaimer
Pod Engine is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected with any of the podcasts displayed on this platform. We operate independently as a podcast discovery and analytics service.
All podcast artwork, thumbnails, and content displayed on this page are the property of their respective owners and are protected by applicable copyright laws. This includes, but is not limited to, podcast cover art, episode artwork, show descriptions, episode titles, transcripts, audio snippets, and any other content originating from the podcast creators or their licensors.
We display this content under fair use principles and/or implied license for the purpose of podcast discovery, information, and commentary. We make no claim of ownership over any podcast content, artwork, or related materials shown on this platform. All trademarks, service marks, and trade names are the property of their respective owners.
While we strive to ensure all content usage is properly authorized, if you are a rights holder and believe your content is being used inappropriately or without proper authorization, please contact us immediately at hey@podengine.ai for prompt review and appropriate action, which may include content removal or proper attribution.
By accessing and using this platform, you acknowledge and agree to respect all applicable copyright laws and intellectual property rights of content owners. Any unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or commercial use of the content displayed on this platform is strictly prohibited.