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David Kern

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.


Articles by David Kern

America’s browsing history

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

BOOKS | Booker Prize–winning novel depicts characters ground down by power but steadfast in hope


Recent

BOOKS | Our resident bookseller rounds up his 2023 favorites

BOOKS | North Woods is the right book for early fall

BOOKS | Tom Lake explores the virtue of contentment

BOOKS | Novel contemplates virtue in a world of treachery

BOOKS | Tom Hanks’ novel radiates enthusiasm for his art form

BOOKS | The Trackers tries too hard to say big things


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