The First Place I Felt Safe

As a kid growing up below the poverty line on the west side of Salt Lake City, Calvin Crosby found immense pleasure and freedom in books. Years later, after a journey that took him to San Francisco and into a leadership role at the California Independent Booksellers Alliance, he bought the bookstore that first changed his life – The King’s English – and moved back home to Utah to run it.

For more on our guest, Calvin Crosby, and The King’s English: https://www.kingsenglish.com/

Books mentioned in this episode: 

Tales of the City by Armistead Maupin

Ramona the Pest by Beverly Cleary 

Three Junes by Julia Glass 

Almost There is produced by Eric Nuzum and Jesse Baker of Magnificent Noise for Emerson Collective. Our production staff includes Lina Misitzis, Patrick D’Arcy, Kevin Dupzyk, Alex Simon, and our sound designers Paul Schneider and Kristin Mueller. 

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