
Drinks in the library, the only library where drinks aren’t just allowed, they are required! Each episode librarian Gigi Howard interviews a guest about their favorite book and we pair it with a drink for you to make at home or share with your next book club meet-up!
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 134 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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I found this podcast via threads and knew it was a perfect fit for me. I love drinks and I love books! Gigi goes such a great job as a host of weaving in personal questions for guests and questions about the book they’re recommending. If you’re looking for a podcast that just leaves you feeling good after listening to it, this is it!
Love this podcast and the dedication of the host!! Such a good interviewer!
It’s fun to chat about books with your friends - and it’s great to hear new books and why they matter to different people. The idea of a drink matching the book is just extra cute.
Gigi hosts a great show that allows her guests to really highlight what they love about their favorite books! And she also has a fun drink to pair with each book that is picked specifically for each episode!
I love listening to people rave about the books that are important to them and this podcast is one of the best!
What more could you want? Gigi does an excellent job of discussing a book with a guest: listeners get insightful thoughts about a particular work.
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Apple Podcasts | #212 |
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A literary-leaning show hosted by a librarian who chats with guests about their favorite book and pairs it with a themed drink. Episodes blend deep dives into themes like identity, history, and culture with personal anecdotes, author backgrounds, and bookish recommendations, all wrapped in a warm, club-like atmosphere. Notable strengths include pairing thoughtful literary discussion with accessible, playful drink moments, festival or community vibes, and a strong emphasis on representation and memory through books. The format and guest mix tend to attract listeners who enjoy thoughtful analysis, storytelling, and around-book cocktails suitable for book clubs or cozy reading sessions.
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Drinks in the Library launched 3 years ago and published 134 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Drinks in the Library include:
1. Becky Spratford
2. Carmela Dutra
3. Lauren Comito
4. Phil Hilliker
5. Donna Barba Higuera
6. Rebecca N. Thompson
7. Kathleen Schmidt
8. Meg Medina
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