107-The Blue Manatee

Amanda Kranias - It’s a bookstore, a literacy project, and a Cincinnati institution. Located in the Oakley section of town, The Blue Manatee has been a favorite spot for book lovers from all over the Tristate for ages. Amanda Kranias tells us how she came to be a co-owner of the shop, what unrelated field she was in before and why she left it, why and how the store operates as a non-profit, and more.

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