David Kern and his wife, Bethany, own Goldberry Books in Concord, N.C., an indie bookstore that focuses on selling new and used books that are True, Good, and Beautiful. He’s also the co-host of Close Reads and Withywindle, two bookish podcasts, the latter of which is for kids.
BOOKS | The legacy of Wendell Berry
BOOKS | Christian children’s book writer has had a long road to success
SUMMER BOOKS | A celebrated biographer tackles America’s most celebrated author
A conversation with the author of Time of the Child, WORLD’s pick for best novel of 2024
David Kern | 2024 BOOKS OF THE YEAR—FICTION | A beautifully written novel offers love and hope
BOOKS | C.S. Lewis’ life in Oxford
BOOKS | A look at the role of bookshops in U.S. culture
BOOKS | Novel tells of a wandering family and the will of God
BOOKS | Leif Enger’s latest novel makes the lyrical seem everyday
