
Libraries aren’t as quiet as they used to be. A podcast for library lovers and the library curious. Book chatter with librarians, community perspectives and author interviews
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 217 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ArtsSociety & CultureBooks | |||

Dr. Emma Southon is the acclaimed author of A Fatal Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, which we covered in a recent episode. This week, we're discussing her new book (out June 30): Not Built In A Day - a groundbreaking history of Ancient Rome th... more
Amanda Uhle is Executive Director and Publisher of McSweeney’s, known for its award-winning quarterly literary journal, humor website and eclectic book publishing program. For more than 11 years, Uhle was executive director of 826michigan, a nonprofi... more
One of the most important roles librarians serve is strengthening and supporting information literacy. Included in that, especially in our current moment, is broadening and deepening our understanding of Artificial Intelligence. Tune in for an overvi... more
Emma and Jeff are chatting with authors Jamie Pacton and Rebecca Podos, looking ahead to the next installment in the Homegrown Magic series: a cozy, queer adult romantic fantasy series, with Homeward for a Spell due out in mid August! The series blen... more
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Love this podcast as a local listener! Great topics and am thoroughly enjoying the spotlight on Library staff, especially Northville. I enjoyed delving into programs, library of things, and all that the staff does đź©·.
Keep it up!
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The show centers on libraries as community hubs, blending book discussions with library operations, local culture, and author interviews. Recent episodes spotlight romance and indie publishing, horror and genre storytelling, and library-led initiatives—often framed through local Michigan communities and public libraries. A standout pattern is close collaboration with library staff, Friends groups, and local bookstores, producing warm, conversation-rich takes on reading culture, community programs, and how libraries extend beyond books into events, media spaces, and advocacy. Listeners likely value practical library insights, thoughtful literary analysis, and behind-the-scenes looks at publishing and bookselling, all delivered with warmth an... more
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2. Rebecca Podos
3. Jamie Pacton
4. Gabriela Gamez
5. Kayla Rae Whitaker
6. Erin Cambron
7. Jason Klamm
8. Josh Malerman
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