Circulating Ideas

Steve Thomas

the librarian interview podcast

  1. 19 Aug

    321: Intellectual Freedom Manual, with Erin Jones

    Steve chats with Erin Jones, editor of the new 11th edition of the Intellectual Freedom Manual from the American Library Association’s Office of Intellectual Freedom, about her winding path from theater studies into librarianship, how she reshaped this edition to be more accessible by writing in plain language, adding personal stories, and diversifying contributor voices, … Continue reading 321: Intellectual Freedom Manual, with Erin Jones

  2. 30 Jul

    320: Incarnate by Alma Katsu – Summer Reading Spectacular 2026

    Steve chats with Alma Katsu, author of the new book Incarnate, about her CIA background into early social media research, AI’s threat to creativity and authenticity, the story’s parallels with Picture of Dorian Gray, and the diversity of voices in the current golden age of the horror genre. Then over on the Circ Desk, NoveList … Continue reading 320: Incarnate by Alma Katsu – Summer Reading Spectacular 2026

  3. 22 Jul

    319: Unreliable Narrator by Araminta Hall – Summer Reading Spectacular 2026

    Steve chats with Araminta Hall, author of Unreliable Narrator, about the literary concept of an “unreliable narrator,” what it means for writers to be “burglars of life,” how teaching writing changes her own writing, what it was like to have a previous novel adapted by Apple TV, and who gets to tell your story. Then … Continue reading 319: Unreliable Narrator by Araminta Hall – Summer Reading Spectacular 2026

  4. 14 Jul

    318: Summer of Love by Kerri Maher – Summer Reading Spectacular 2026

    Steve chats with Kerri Maher, author of Summer of Love, about why this novel is her most personal, intergenerational trauma, researching California’s wine history, her writing process, and her friendship / collaboration with her audiobook narrator. Then NoveList librarians Monica and Dawn suggest readalikes for Summer of Love from The Circ Desk! Read the transcript! … Continue reading 318: Summer of Love by Kerri Maher – Summer Reading Spectacular 2026

  5. 8 Jul

    317: The Man by Laura Sims – Summer Reading Spectacular 2026

    Steve chats with Laura Sims, author of The Man, about her path from poet to librarian to novelist, using the real-life photographer Vivian Maier as inspiration, themes of fear and artistic rebellion, and a teaser about her next interstellar book! Then NoveList librarians Jamie and Suzanne suggest readalikes for The Man at The Circ Desk! … Continue reading 317: The Man by Laura Sims – Summer Reading Spectacular 2026

  6. 30 Jun

    316: Sawyer Lee and the Quest to Just Stay Home by Zach Weinersmith – Summer Reading Spectacular 2026

    Steve chats with Zach Weinersmith, creator of the webcomic Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal and author of the new book, Sawyer Lee and the Quest to Just Stay Home, about how his background shapes his work, the difficulties of crafting an Edwardian farce for eight year olds, how his daughter’s input affected the book, and how … Continue reading 316: Sawyer Lee and the Quest to Just Stay Home by Zach Weinersmith – Summer Reading Spectacular 2026

  7. 24 Jun

    315: Three Hitmen and a Baby by Rob Hart – Summer Reading Spectacular 2026

    Steve chats with Rob Hart, author of the new book, Three Hitmen and a Baby, the third book in the Assassins Anonymous series, about how the skills of an assassin do not translate to the skills of a parent, the emotional depth the book explores, fight choreography, found family, and how Rob upended his plans … Continue reading 315: Three Hitmen and a Baby by Rob Hart – Summer Reading Spectacular 2026

  8. 19 Jun

    314: Social Animals by Camille Perri – Summer Reading Spectacular 2026

    Steve chats with Camille Perri, author of the new book, Social Animals, about reluctant dog parents, why librarians should star in a reality show, the loneliness epidemic, and how she balances humor, relationship-building, and mystery to craft her new novel. Plus, over at the Circ Desk, NoveList librarians Sydney and Caleigh provide some great readalikes … Continue reading 314: Social Animals by Camille Perri – Summer Reading Spectacular 2026

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the librarian interview podcast

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  • Creator
    Steve Thomas
  • Years Active
    2011 - 2026
  • Episodes
    101
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Circulating Ideas

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