Episodes
On this episode of Library Talks, bestselling author Taffy Brodesser-Akner discusses her new novel, Long Island Compromise, with Jake Silverstein, editor in chief of The New York Times Magazine.
Published 09/17/24
Our hosts discuss the book they read together, and Crystal says goodbye to the podcast!
Published 02/23/23
Published 02/23/23
Our hosts are back this week to discuss books, culture, and the short stories they've read!
Published 02/09/23
Published 01/27/23
Crystal and Frank are back! They kick off the year with chatting how they spent their holiday break.
Published 01/12/23
Frank and Crystal are joined by 2 great NYPL librarians to help close out 2022!
Published 12/29/22
This week we're revisiting Frank and Crystal's book pick from June: Light From Uncommon Stars. We'll be back next episode with some fabulous guests to cloose out 2022!
Published 12/15/22
Frank and Crystal discuss books, culture, and what to read before they head out for Thanksgiving (which has already happened!).
Published 12/01/22
Our hosts discuss their free read book picks! Frank read We Spread by Iain Reid and Crystal read My Pinup by Hilton Als.
Published 11/17/22
Our hosts discuss this week's book club pick - The Anomaly by Hervé Le Tellier.
Published 11/03/22
Frank and Crystal discuss the books they picked off of last episode's theme - The Spice Girls!
Published 10/20/22
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!
Published 10/06/22
Frank and Crystal discuss Speak Memory and 2 YA books: The Secret Battle of Evan Pao and The Many Meanings of Meilan!
Published 09/22/22
Frank and Crystal discuss their free read book choices.
Published 09/08/22
Crystal and Frank are back! Join them as they discuss Goliath by Tochi Onyebuchi.
Published 08/25/22
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.
Published 08/11/22
Join Frank in welcoming his new co-host, Crystal Chen! This week they discuss what they've read the past week, as well as library school, rare books, and ASMR!
Don't forget to reserve your copy of next week's book club pick!
Published 07/28/22
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!
Published 06/30/22
Crystal and Frank discuss their free reads and pick their next book club read which has a very special tie to NYPL.
Published 06/16/22
Frank and Crystal discuss their book pick: Light From Uncommon Stars!
Published 06/02/22
Our hosts discuss an article Frank read on how social media has affected our society, and Crystal's book pick, Vladimir by Julia May Jones.
Published 05/19/22
Crystal and Frank discuss Till We Have Faces by CS Lewis and how modern writers retell classic ancient myths.
Published 05/05/22
Frank and Crystal discuss what they read this week and reflect on how reading gives them joy.
Published 04/21/22
Frank updates us on his progress in Anna Karenina and Crystal gives us a new book rec!
Published 04/07/22
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