The bookseller Hilary Atleo, owner of Iron Dog Books, talks to Joseph Planta about Canadian Independent Bookstore Day, Saturday, 19 April 2023.

Text of introduction by Joseph Planta:

I am Planta: On the Line, in Vancouver, British Columbia, at TheCommentary.ca.

Vancouver has such a rich bookstore scene, and it’s because of independent bookstores that you can find throughout the city like Pulp Fiction, Massy Books, Black Bond Books, and more. Joining me now is Hilary Atleo, a board member of the Canadian Independent Booksellers Association and the owner of Iron Dog Books at 2671 East Hastings Street. This Saturday, 29 April 2023 is Canadian Independent Bookstore Day, and it’s a good time to ask Hilary about Iron Dog Books, its genesis, and how it’s doing as we move into a different stage of the pandemic. Hilary has great insights as to why bookstores like hers are necessary in our neighbourhoods. Also, I’ll get her to preview what the day will be like this Saturday at Iron Dog Books. Visit www.irondogbooks.com for more information. Please welcome to the Planta: On the Line program, Hilary Atleo; Ms. Atleo, good morning.

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