The Librarian Is In is the New York Public Library's podcast about books, culture, and what to read next.
Every other week, Rhonda Evans and Frank Collerius discuss the books they're reading, pop culture and the literary zeitgeist, and the world of libraries—and welcome special guests.
Rhonda is the Assistant Chief Librarian in the JBH Research and Reference Division at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, and Frank is the manager of Jefferson Market Library. They bring equal parts humor, passion, and knowledge to this unique look at the world of books.
Contact us at podcasts[at]nypl.org or leave a review on Apple Podcasts!
The Librarian Is In: What is Virtue? Ep. 184
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February 11, 2021
This week our hosts chose books on opposite ends of the genre spectrums—Frank dove into some Plato, while Rhonda picked up a crime noir novel.
Book Club: The Stories of John Cheever, Ep. 183
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January 28, 2021
This week Frank and Rhonda discuss one of the books on our 125 NYC Books We Love list, 'The Stories of John Cheever'. They particularly home in on the themes of the loneliness and rigidity of suburban life that Cheever explores.
New Year, Same Us (Yay!), Ep. 182
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January 14, 2021
An hour of musical theater references, interesting books, and great conversation!
Book Club: Bodega Dreams, Ep. 181
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December 31, 2020
In this episode, Frank and Rhonda chat about resolutions (or a lack of) for the new year and then discuss the novel 'Bodega Dreams' by Ernesto Quiñonez.
Bodega Dreams and Holiday Themes!, Ep. 180
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December 17, 2020
This week Frank and Rhonda read different books and fill the other in. Frank read the novel 'Mexican Gothic' by Silvia Moreno-Garcia and Rhonda read the memoir 'Haben: The Deafblind Woman Who Conquered Harvard Law' by Haben Girma.
Book Club and Babs!, Ep. 179
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December 3, 2020
This week Frank and Rhonda get delightfully off track and gush about their love of Barbra Streisand. Then they move on to discuss American Primitive, a book of poems by Mary Oliver.
Fiction...and More Fiction! Ep. 178
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November 19, 2020
Join Frank and Rhonda as they discuss 'Memoirs of Hadrian' by Marguerite Yorcenar and the short story "The Comet" which may be W.E.B. DuBois' only science fiction story.
Book Club: The Parable of the Sower, Ep. 177
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November 5, 2020
This week Rhonda and Frank battle against the sounds of New York (construction, fire alarms, and drilling—oh my!) while they discuss Octavia Butler's allegorical science fiction novel.
Have You Gotten Lost in a Good Book Lately?, Ep. 176
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October 22, 2020
This week our hosts, Frank and Rhonda, talk about 'The Haunting of Bly Manor', the novel 'The Map and the Territory', and the memoir 'All Boys Aren't Blue'.
Book Club: The Turn of the Screw, Ep. 175
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October 8, 2020
Whether you had a chance to read the book or not, we think you'll agree that this week's episode is a fun listen.
Is Fall Here Yet?!, Ep. 174
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September 24, 2020
This week Frank and Rhonda get into a fall mood and talk about the books The Black Prince and The Changelings.
Book Club: And Then There Were None, Ep. 173
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September 10, 2020
This week Rhonda and Frank read 'And Then There Were None' by Agatha Christi and discuss cancel culture, the 'Saw' movies, and "dun-dun-dun" music cues.
"Librarianing" Ourselves in Real Time!, Ep. 172
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August 27, 2020
Welcome to The Librarian Is In, The New York Public Library's podcast about books, culture, and what to read next.
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The World May Not Require Us, But At Least We Have Our Books!, Ep. 171
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August 13, 2020
Welcome to The Librarian Is In, The New York Public Library's podcast about books, culture, and what to read next.
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Book Club: 'An Extraordinary Union', Ep.170
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July 30, 2020
Is it hot in here, or is it just the steamy romance between Elle and Malcolm in our latest book club read?
When Our Interests and Book Picks Collide, Ep. 169
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July 16, 2020
This week Frank and Rhonda discuss the novels 'Such a Fun Age', 'Passing" and much more.
Book Club: 'Between the World and Me' by Ta-Nehisi Coates, Ep. 168
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July 2, 2020
Frank and Rhonda discuss this impactful book which appears on the Schomburg Center's Black Liberation Reading List.
TRANSforming the Literary Landscape, Ep. 167
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June 25, 2020
Rhonda and Frank chat with children's librarian Ellen MacInnis to discuss the TRANSform NYPL project and pass along recommendations from the Trans and Gender Non Conforming book list.
Trying to Figure Out How We Got Here, Ep. 166
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June 18, 2020
This week Rhonda and Frank check in with each other about the world's events, how they're holding up, and discuss their recent personal reading selections.
June Book Club: The Librarian Is In, Ep. 165
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June 4, 2020
This week Frank and Rhonda discuss 'The Argonauts' by Maggie Nelson.
