The BookSmarts Podcast, with Joshua Tallent

Joshua Tallent

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Get smarter about your books! The BookSmarts podcast features discussions about the publishing industry and interviews with industry experts, deep thinkers, and doers, bringing you insights that will help you sell more books. Joshua Tallent is an acclaimed teacher and guide on the role of data in publishing, and a vocal advocate for high quality book metadata. In his spare time, Joshua enjoys playing complex board games, playing Minecraft, and fiddling with his 3D printer.

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Recent episodes

  • Episode 69: Reader Communities & Discovery Trends with BooktrovertSep 22, 2026 · 27 min
  • Episode 68: Publishing Workflows & Trends with Westchester Publishing ServicesAug 17, 2026 · 30 min
  • Episode 67: Merchandising Insights from Books-A-Million’s Kathy GaglianoJul 20, 2026 · 21 min
  • Episode 66: Technological Advancement at University PressesJun 1, 2026 · 25 min
  • Episode 65: The Indie Voice: Advocacy and Community with IBPA’s Andrea Fleck-NisbetMay 11, 2026 · 23 min
  • Episode 64: The Benefits of Independent Distribution with Joe BielApr 20, 2026 · 22 min
  • Episode 63: Nurturing Christian Publishers at ECPA with Jeff CrosbyMar 16, 2026 · 23 min
  • Episode 62: Publishers Without Borders Director Discusses London Book FairFeb 17, 2026 · 26 min
  • Episode 61: The Role of Fixed-Layout EPUBs in Publishing with Ken JonesJan 20, 2026 · 27 min
  • Episode 60: CoreSource & the Future of Book Distribution with Marit VagstadNov 17, 2025 · 28 min

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