{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/dd9bf09f-c85c-5b84-8fc6-ac7c8574cacc/689e3d7866f126ae3fc0699b?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Ali Brady, BATTLE OF THE BOOKSTORES","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/61b786f01695623d36e9514d/1755290192628-24347828-a4bc-4738-ac6e-ad13ea1c34a4.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Bestselling writing duo Ali Brady (a.k.a Alison Hammer and Bradeigh Godfrey) joins Zibby to celebrate their new pitch-perfect rom-com, BATTLE OF THE BOOKSTORES. They share the inspiration behind their rivals-to-lovers story set in dueling indie bookstores, the joys and challenges of co-writing, and how real booksellers helped shape the authentic behind-the-scenes details. The conversation also touches on the importance of independent bookstores, Jewish representation in fiction, and the balance of joy and creativity even in difficult times.</p><p><br></p><p>Purchase on Bookshop: <a href=\"https://bit.ly/4mHK5UG\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://bit.ly/4mHK5UG</a></p><p><br></p><p>Share, rate, &amp; review the podcast, and follow Zibby on Instagram <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/zibbyowens/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@zibbyowens</a>!</p>","author_name":"Zibby Owens"}