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A LITTLE TOO QUIET: THE FERNDALE LIBRARY PODCAST

Ferndale Area District Library
Romance Tropes
Historical Romance
Ferndale Library
Romance (genre)
Returns and Exchanges
Detroit
Romantasy
Horror (literature)
Ferris Bueller's Day Off
Historical Fiction
Friends Of the Ferndale Library
Monster Of the Week
Artificial Intelligence
Romance
Motor City Love Song
Tabletop Rpgs
The Animators
Berkley Public Library
Romance Fiction
Second First Dates

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

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Recent Guests

Amanda Uhle
Writer of non-fiction, journalist; former executive director at McSweeney's; author of Destroy This House
McSweeney's; 826 Michigan
Episode: Amanda Uhle - Destroy This House
Rebecca Podos
Author of Homegrown Magic and other works
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Episode: Rebecca Podos and Jamie Pacton: Homegrown Magic
Jamie Pacton
Author of Homegrown Magic and related works
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Episode: Rebecca Podos and Jamie Pacton: Homegrown Magic
Gabriela Gamez
Romance author, author of Kiss Me Maybe and Second First Dates
Forever (publisher)
Episode: Gabriella Gamez - Second First Dates
Kayla Rae Whitaker
Author of Returns and Exchanges
Author
Episode: Kayla Rae Whitaker - Returns and Exhcanges
Erin Cambron
Owner of Love & Other Books, romance bookstore
Love & Other Books
Episode: Love & Other Books! Our Indie Bookstore Neighbor!
Jason Klamm
Author, podcaster, writer, and cultural commentator
Author of Ferris Bueller's Day Off book; host of Comedy on Vinyl-related projects
Episode: Jason Klamm: Ferris Bueller You're My Hero~The Story of the World's Most Famous Day Off
Josh Malerman
New York Times bestselling author and musician
Author, The High Strung
Episode: Josh Malerman on the "Art" of Horror
Lisa Peers
Author of Motor City Love Song
Dial Press / Penguin Random House
Episode: Lisa Peers - Motor City Love Song

Hosts

Emma
Co-host of library-focused show with deep ties to Ferndale Library community
Jeff
Longstanding host with multiple episode contributions across Ferndale Library-related shows
Mary Graham
Co-host with longtime ties to Ferndale Library and community programming

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 26 ratings
  • All things libraries

    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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    5
    Kkinmichigan
    United States2 years ago

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Guests bring strong expertise from libraries and bookselling.
Warm, friendly discussion style with practical takeaways for readers and librarians.
Local library focus resonates with listeners and staff.

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Interview with Singer/Songwriter Carolyn Striho
Q: Could you kind of flash us back and reintroduce Detroit Maiden Energy to listeners who may not remember it?
Carolyn explains that Detroit Maiden Energy is a collection that includes poetry, some lyrics and songs, and older poems she had not released before, acting as a bridge between writing and music.
Thank you for being a FRIEND (of the Library)
Q: What impact do fundraising efforts have on library programming?
Fundraising through the bookstore and events helps fund podcasts, summer reading kickoff, and other library initiatives, ensuring programs can continue even when budgets are tight.
Thank you for being a FRIEND (of the Library)
Q: What are some popular Friends activities outside library programming?
Park and Read, the Bookstore, Dip Off during National Friends of Libraries Week, Beers and Bookworms, and various fundraising events are highlighted as ways the Friends engage the community and support the library.
Thank you for being a FRIEND (of the Library)
Q: How can someone join the Friends and get involved?
People can join by visiting ferndalefriends.org, sign up as a friend, attend monthly meetings, volunteer for events, or join the board if they want a leadership role.
Josh Malerman on the "Art" of Horror
Q: How did the audience reception influence Del Rey's interest in publishing Watching Evil Dead?
The publisher appreciated the book's bookish, artistic focus and the personal connection to horror, which helped move the project forward despite initial uncertainty about its format.

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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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