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The Librarian Is In

The New York Public Library

The New York Public Library’s podcast about books, culture, and what to read next.

Episodes

20 of 241 episodes

Ep. 234, Crystal's Goodbye

Our hosts discuss the book they read together, and Crystal says goodbye to the podcast!

57:45Feb 23, 2023

Short Stories Galore!, Ep 233

Our hosts are back this week to discuss books, culture, and the short stories they've read!

55:11Feb 9, 2023

Love A Good Mae West Room, Ep. 232

The New York Public Library’s podcast about books, culture, and what to read next.

47:32Jan 27, 2023

Reviews and More Reviews!, Ep 231

Crystal and Frank are back! They kick off the year with chatting how they spent their holiday break.

01:00:43Jan 12, 2023

We Have Guests!, Ep 230

Frank and Crystal are joined by 2 great NYPL librarians to help close out 2022!

01:00:27Dec 29, 2022

REBROADCAST: Always Under Renovation, Ep. 218

This week we're revisiting Frank and Crystal's book pick from June: Light From Uncommon Stars. We'll be back next episode with some fabulous...

01:23:32Dec 15, 2022

Perfectly Frank and Crystal, Ep 229

Frank and Crystal discuss books, culture, and what to read before they head out for Thanksgiving (which has already happened!).

51:08Dec 1, 2022

Herding Cats? Or Herding Horses..., Ep. 228

Our hosts discuss their free read book picks! Frank read We Spread by Iain Reid and Crystal read My Pinup by Hilton Als.

56:00Nov 17, 2022

Book Club: The Anomaly, Ep. 227

Our hosts discuss this week's book club pick - The Anomaly by Hervé Le Tellier.

59:05Nov 3, 2022

When 2 (Librarians) Become 1 (Spice), Ep 226

Frank and Crystal discuss the books they picked off of last episode's theme - The Spice Girls!

01:03:13Oct 20, 2022

So Tell Me What You Want, What You Really Really Want (to Read)..., Ep 225

Frank and Crystal discuss what they read this week and reveal the theme for next month's read. Be sure to listen to find out what it is so y...

01:00:08Oct 6, 2022

Crush Those Bugs, Ep 224

Frank and Crystal discuss Speak Memory and 2 YA books: The Secret Battle of Evan Pao and The Many Meanings of Meilan !

56:43Sep 22, 2022

Supply Chain Problems? Not Here!, Ep 223

Frank and Crystal discuss their free read book choices.

01:00:33Sep 8, 2022

Book Club: Goliath by Tochi Onyebuchi, Ep 222

Crystal and Frank are back! Join them as they discuss Goliath by Tochi Onyebuchi.

53:10Aug 25, 2022

Did You Miss Us?, Ep 221

Heya! Frank and Crystal are back from their break and ready to dive back into all the great books they've read! Join us as they discuss thei...

01:02:07Aug 11, 2022

REBROADCAST: Rare books! ASMR! Oh my!, Ep 189

Join Frank in welcoming his new co-host, Crystal Chen! This week they discuss what they've read the past week, as well as library school, ra...

53:51Jul 28, 2022

Book Club Read: The Women's House of Detention, Ep 220

Frank and Crystal discuss The Women's House of Detention by Hugh Ryan. Don't forget Frank and Crystal will be taking July off. See you in Au...

01:10:19Jun 30, 2022

Emotional and Spiritual Dividends, Ep 219

Crystal and Frank discuss their free reads and pick their next book club read which has a very special tie to NYPL.

01:05:23Jun 16, 2022

Always Under Renovation, Ep. 218

Frank and Crystal discuss their book pick: Light From Uncommon Stars!

01:23:32Jun 2, 2022

Social Media, Vlad, and Electronics! (Wait, what?), Ep 217

Our hosts discuss an article Frank read on how social media has affected our society, and Crystal's book pick, Vladimir by Julia May Jones.

59:33May 19, 2022