How I Library podcast
@howilibrary.bsky.social
A podcast from the American Library Association that features conversations with authors, filmmakers, comedians, and more about their work and their love of libraries.
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In our new episode, we welcome Jerry Drake, author of “Hazel Was a Good Girl: Solving the Murder that Inspired Twin Peaks” to discuss the 1908 cold case that helped inspire "Twin Peaks," its related hauntings, libraries, and more. Find it at the link in our bio or wherever you listen to podcasts.
November 2, 2025 at 11:30 PM
In our new episode, we welcome Jerry Drake, author of “Hazel Was a Good Girl: Solving the Murder that Inspired Twin Peaks” to discuss the 1908 cold case that helped inspire "Twin Peaks," its related hauntings, libraries, and more. Find it at the link in our bio or wherever you listen to podcasts.
In our new episode, we speak with author Joe Hill about his new scary epic, “King Sorrow.” We also get into his favorite horror movies and novels, writing for comics, seeing his work adapted by others, book bans, libraries, and more. Find it at the link in our bio or wherever you listen to podcasts.
October 24, 2025 at 9:13 PM
In our new episode, we speak with author Joe Hill about his new scary epic, “King Sorrow.” We also get into his favorite horror movies and novels, writing for comics, seeing his work adapted by others, book bans, libraries, and more. Find it at the link in our bio or wherever you listen to podcasts.
In the new episode of the “How I Library” podcast, we welcome actor, activist, and icon George Takei to the show to discuss his new graphic novel, "It Rhymes with Takei," his life and career, and, of course, how he libraries. Find it at the link in our bio or wherever you listen to podcasts.
October 14, 2025 at 5:49 PM
In the new episode of the “How I Library” podcast, we welcome actor, activist, and icon George Takei to the show to discuss his new graphic novel, "It Rhymes with Takei," his life and career, and, of course, how he libraries. Find it at the link in our bio or wherever you listen to podcasts.
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In the new episode of the “How I Library” podcast, we welcome award-winning actor, author, and musician David Duchovny (“The X-Files,” “Californication”).
Listen on Soundcloud, Spotify, Apple Podcast or at ilovelibraries.org (link in bio).
Listen on Soundcloud, Spotify, Apple Podcast or at ilovelibraries.org (link in bio).
September 28, 2025 at 11:55 AM
In the new episode of the “How I Library” podcast, we welcome award-winning actor, author, and musician David Duchovny (“The X-Files,” “Californication”).
Listen on Soundcloud, Spotify, Apple Podcast or at ilovelibraries.org (link in bio).
Listen on Soundcloud, Spotify, Apple Podcast or at ilovelibraries.org (link in bio).
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We’re loving the voice memo submissions for #LibraryCardSignUpMonth. Thanks, Kimmy & Thomas! Submit yours by Sept 30 for a chance to win prizes, incl. a $150 Visa gift card. You could be featured on the #HowILibrary podcast. https://ilovelibraries.org/tell-us-how-you-library-for-a-chance-to-win/
September 12, 2025 at 10:11 PM
We’re loving the voice memo submissions for #LibraryCardSignUpMonth. Thanks, Kimmy & Thomas! Submit yours by Sept 30 for a chance to win prizes, incl. a $150 Visa gift card. You could be featured on the #HowILibrary podcast. https://ilovelibraries.org/tell-us-how-you-library-for-a-chance-to-win/
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George Takei is this year's honorary chair of #BannedBooksWeek, Oct 5-11.
“I’m proud to serve as honorary chair of Banned Books Week, because I remember all too well the lack of access to books and media that I needed growing up."
Read more: https://bit.ly/4nNqtix
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“I’m proud to serve as honorary chair of Banned Books Week, because I remember all too well the lack of access to books and media that I needed growing up."
Read more: https://bit.ly/4nNqtix
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September 25, 2025 at 9:06 PM
George Takei is this year's honorary chair of #BannedBooksWeek, Oct 5-11.
“I’m proud to serve as honorary chair of Banned Books Week, because I remember all too well the lack of access to books and media that I needed growing up."
Read more: https://bit.ly/4nNqtix
@bannedbooksweek.bsky.social
“I’m proud to serve as honorary chair of Banned Books Week, because I remember all too well the lack of access to books and media that I needed growing up."
Read more: https://bit.ly/4nNqtix
@bannedbooksweek.bsky.social
In the new episode of the “How I Library” podcast, actor, author, and musician David Duchovny joins us to discuss his new book of poetry, “About Time: Poems,” his writing and music influences, book bans, and, of course, libraries. Find it at the link in our bio or wherever you listen to podcasts.
September 22, 2025 at 9:47 PM
In the new episode of the “How I Library” podcast, actor, author, and musician David Duchovny joins us to discuss his new book of poetry, “About Time: Poems,” his writing and music influences, book bans, and, of course, libraries. Find it at the link in our bio or wherever you listen to podcasts.
In the new episode of the “How I Library” podcast, we welcome award-winning author and illustrator Brian Selznick (“The Invention of Hugo Cabret”). Selznick joins the show to discuss his beautiful new YA novel, “Run Away with Me.” Find it at the link in our bio or wherever you listen to podcasts.
August 24, 2025 at 2:53 PM
In the new episode of the “How I Library” podcast, we welcome award-winning author and illustrator Brian Selznick (“The Invention of Hugo Cabret”). Selznick joins the show to discuss his beautiful new YA novel, “Run Away with Me.” Find it at the link in our bio or wherever you listen to podcasts.
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New #HowILibrary episode: Phil Morehart chats with magician, actor & author Penn Jillette about his new novel "Felony Juggler," magic & skepticism, growing up with libraries, book bans, and more. ilovelibraries.org/article/how-...
'How I Library' Episode 20: Penn Jillette
In episode 20 of the “How I Library” podcast, show host and I Love Libraries editor Phil Morehart speaks with magician, actor, and author Penn Jillette from the Emmy Award-winning magic and comedy duo...
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August 11, 2025 at 5:17 PM
New #HowILibrary episode: Phil Morehart chats with magician, actor & author Penn Jillette about his new novel "Felony Juggler," magic & skepticism, growing up with libraries, book bans, and more. ilovelibraries.org/article/how-...
This month, we welcome Penn Jillette from magic and comedy duo Penn and Teller to the show to discuss his new novel, “Felony Juggler,” magic and skepticism, the importance of libraries in his life growing up, book bans, and more. Find it at the link in our bio or wherever you listen to podcasts.
August 5, 2025 at 5:47 PM
This month, we welcome Penn Jillette from magic and comedy duo Penn and Teller to the show to discuss his new novel, “Felony Juggler,” magic and skepticism, the importance of libraries in his life growing up, book bans, and more. Find it at the link in our bio or wherever you listen to podcasts.
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New #HowILibrary episode: Phil Morehart talks with Nick Brooks, author of "Promise Boys" and the new YA thriller "Up in Smoke," a murder mystery set during a BLM protest.
It’s part whodunit, part revolution.
Listen to the full conversation:
ilovelibraries.org/article/how-...
It’s part whodunit, part revolution.
Listen to the full conversation:
ilovelibraries.org/article/how-...
July 8, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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New #HowILibrary episode: Phil Morehart talks with Nick Brooks, author of "Promise Boys" and the new YA thriller "Up in Smoke," a murder mystery set during a BLM protest.
It’s part whodunit, part revolution.
Listen to the full conversation:
ilovelibraries.org/article/how-...
It’s part whodunit, part revolution.
Listen to the full conversation:
ilovelibraries.org/article/how-...
June 23, 2025 at 4:23 PM
New #HowILibrary episode: Phil Morehart talks with Nick Brooks, author of "Promise Boys" and the new YA thriller "Up in Smoke," a murder mystery set during a BLM protest.
It’s part whodunit, part revolution.
Listen to the full conversation:
ilovelibraries.org/article/how-...
It’s part whodunit, part revolution.
Listen to the full conversation:
ilovelibraries.org/article/how-...
In our new episode, we welcome Nick Brooks, the acclaimed author of the YA thriller, “Promise Boys.” His latest book, “Up In Smoke,” follows the events that spiral after a murder is committed during a Black Lives Matter protest. Find it at the link in our bio or wherever you listen to podcasts.
June 16, 2025 at 9:00 PM
In our new episode, we welcome Nick Brooks, the acclaimed author of the YA thriller, “Promise Boys.” His latest book, “Up In Smoke,” follows the events that spiral after a murder is committed during a Black Lives Matter protest. Find it at the link in our bio or wherever you listen to podcasts.
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🎧 New #HowILibrary episode!
Meet Texas teens Marium Zahra & Aruja Misra, participants in the "On Our Minds" podcast from PBS News Student Reporting Labs.
They talk banned books, podcasting, and the school librarian who inspired them.
ilovelibraries.org/article/how-...
Meet Texas teens Marium Zahra & Aruja Misra, participants in the "On Our Minds" podcast from PBS News Student Reporting Labs.
They talk banned books, podcasting, and the school librarian who inspired them.
ilovelibraries.org/article/how-...
May 23, 2025 at 5:48 PM
🎧 New #HowILibrary episode!
Meet Texas teens Marium Zahra & Aruja Misra, participants in the "On Our Minds" podcast from PBS News Student Reporting Labs.
They talk banned books, podcasting, and the school librarian who inspired them.
ilovelibraries.org/article/how-...
Meet Texas teens Marium Zahra & Aruja Misra, participants in the "On Our Minds" podcast from PBS News Student Reporting Labs.
They talk banned books, podcasting, and the school librarian who inspired them.
ilovelibraries.org/article/how-...
In our new episode, we welcome filmmakers Dawn Logsdon and Lucie Faulknor to discuss their must-see new documentary, “Free for All: The Public Library,” which premieres April 29 on PBS’s Independent Lens. ilovelibraries.org/article/how-...
April 27, 2025 at 3:07 PM
In our new episode, we welcome filmmakers Dawn Logsdon and Lucie Faulknor to discuss their must-see new documentary, “Free for All: The Public Library,” which premieres April 29 on PBS’s Independent Lens. ilovelibraries.org/article/how-...
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#NationalLibraryWeek Honorary Chairs @goraina.bsky.social and
@scottmccloud.bsky.social talk about their love for libraries and their new collaboration, The Cartoonists Club, on the current episode of How I Library. It's a fun and fascinating talk.
ilovelibraries.org/article/how-...
@scottmccloud.bsky.social talk about their love for libraries and their new collaboration, The Cartoonists Club, on the current episode of How I Library. It's a fun and fascinating talk.
ilovelibraries.org/article/how-...
April 10, 2025 at 9:12 PM
#NationalLibraryWeek Honorary Chairs @goraina.bsky.social and
@scottmccloud.bsky.social talk about their love for libraries and their new collaboration, The Cartoonists Club, on the current episode of How I Library. It's a fun and fascinating talk.
ilovelibraries.org/article/how-...
@scottmccloud.bsky.social talk about their love for libraries and their new collaboration, The Cartoonists Club, on the current episode of How I Library. It's a fun and fascinating talk.
ilovelibraries.org/article/how-...
Hey, folks. In the new episode of the “How I Library” podcast, we welcome comic book artists—and National Library Week co-chairs—Raina Telgemeier and Scott McCloud. They join the show to discuss their new book, The Cartoonists Club, and more. Check it out at the link in our bio. Thanks.
April 10, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Hey, folks. In the new episode of the “How I Library” podcast, we welcome comic book artists—and National Library Week co-chairs—Raina Telgemeier and Scott McCloud. They join the show to discuss their new book, The Cartoonists Club, and more. Check it out at the link in our bio. Thanks.
In our new episode, we speak with Eric Rogers, the creator, executive producer, and showrunner of the animated series for kids, “Angry Birds: Mystery Island." He joins us to discuss “Angry Birds,” his writing career, what goes into making a TV show, book bans, and how he libraries.
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February 28, 2025 at 8:18 PM
In our new episode, we speak with Eric Rogers, the creator, executive producer, and showrunner of the animated series for kids, “Angry Birds: Mystery Island." He joins us to discuss “Angry Birds,” his writing career, what goes into making a TV show, book bans, and how he libraries.
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Congrats to author Jason Reynolds for winning the Coretta Scott King Book Award this morning for his book, “Twenty-four Seconds from Now.…” He joined us last year to discuss his writing, music, and more. Revisit the conversation in our May 2024 episode. on.soundcloud.com/2FUhwDhQWq9d...
January 27, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Congrats to author Jason Reynolds for winning the Coretta Scott King Book Award this morning for his book, “Twenty-four Seconds from Now.…” He joined us last year to discuss his writing, music, and more. Revisit the conversation in our May 2024 episode. on.soundcloud.com/2FUhwDhQWq9d...
ICYMI: For the special Halloween episode of the "How I Library" podcast, we spoke with actor and writer David Dastmalchian! He joined the show to discuss his love of comic books and horror movies, his comic writing career, and of course, how he libraries. on.soundcloud.com/1cu7FkLNk1rH...
January 15, 2025 at 8:50 PM
ICYMI: For the special Halloween episode of the "How I Library" podcast, we spoke with actor and writer David Dastmalchian! He joined the show to discuss his love of comic books and horror movies, his comic writing career, and of course, how he libraries. on.soundcloud.com/1cu7FkLNk1rH...
Are you looking to start the new year with a new book? The editors at Booklist, the American Library Association’s book review journal, share a wealth of suggestions on the latest episode of their podcast, Shelf Care. ilovelibraries.org/article/new-...
New Reads for a New Year
Are you looking to start the new year with a new book? The editors at Booklist, the American Library Association’s book review journal, share a wealth of suggestions on the latest episode of their pod...
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January 9, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Are you looking to start the new year with a new book? The editors at Booklist, the American Library Association’s book review journal, share a wealth of suggestions on the latest episode of their podcast, Shelf Care. ilovelibraries.org/article/new-...
NPR's Neda Ulaby scanned the most-borrowed-books lists of 2024 from several public libraries across U.S. to see what library-goers were reading throughout the year.
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Public Libraries Share Their Most-Borrowed Books of 2024
NPR's Neda Ulaby scanned the most-borrowed-books lists of 2024 from several public libraries across U.S. to see what library-goers were reading throughout the year. The selections are a mix of new tit...
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January 4, 2025 at 12:21 AM
NPR's Neda Ulaby scanned the most-borrowed-books lists of 2024 from several public libraries across U.S. to see what library-goers were reading throughout the year.
ilovelibraries.org/article/publ...
ilovelibraries.org/article/publ...
The new episode of the How I Library podcast features Shrek director Vicky Jenson, Beauty and the Beast and Little Shop of Horrors composer Alan Menken, and School of Rock lyricist Glenn Slater! We discuss their new animated musical, Spellbound, their careers, and their library love. Link in bio.
December 24, 2024 at 1:50 AM
The new episode of the How I Library podcast features Shrek director Vicky Jenson, Beauty and the Beast and Little Shop of Horrors composer Alan Menken, and School of Rock lyricist Glenn Slater! We discuss their new animated musical, Spellbound, their careers, and their library love. Link in bio.
ICYMI: The May 2024 episode of the “How I Library” podcast features #1 New York Times-bestselling author Jason Reynolds! Listen now to hear Reynolds' thoughts on writing for young readers, working in the superhero genre, book bans, libraries, music, and more. on.soundcloud.com/oLDM3AXy2gGU...
December 10, 2024 at 6:42 PM
ICYMI: The May 2024 episode of the “How I Library” podcast features #1 New York Times-bestselling author Jason Reynolds! Listen now to hear Reynolds' thoughts on writing for young readers, working in the superhero genre, book bans, libraries, music, and more. on.soundcloud.com/oLDM3AXy2gGU...