The Librarian Is In

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


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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. 

Book Club: The Anomaly, Ep. 227

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

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!

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 you can reserve a book at your local library!

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!

Supply Chain Problems? Not Here!, Ep 223

Frank and Crystal discuss their free read book choices.

Book Club: Goliath by Tochi Onyebuchi, Ep 222

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

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 their free read picks this week. 

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 August!

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