eBooks Aren't the Devil, but The Publishing Industry's Approach To Them Might Be

eBooks Aren't the Devil, but The Publishing Industry's Approach To Them Might Be

In the second half of 2019, headlines across the country highlighted the showdown between two bookish groups: MacMillan Publishing and librarians. This debate over the purchasing of ebooks and lending set off a huge conversation on what it means to be a library, who can buy ebooks, and what libraries have to go through to be able to provide ebooks to patrons. Join us for a timely episode on this, as well as a dose of history surrounding ebooks and where I think it's going.

Melvil Dewey Was An Asshole, but One You Should Probably Know About

Melvil Dewey — father of the Dewey Decimal System, modern library science, and the card catalog — is not someone that most people know. Problematic as hell, but also incredibly influential. Learn all about him on this week's episode!

Home for the Holidays: Book Traditions Around the World

Nothing makes me want to curl up with a book more than crappy weather. Let's all take a note from Iceland, who celebrates Jolabokaflod every Christmas Eve. We're learning about that and a few more holiday tidbits on today's (short!) episode, so come on in!

Reading While Commuting: Stories on the Go

Are you a frequent reader out in public? Do you find yourself pulling your current book out of your bag when you hit the subway, bus, or other transportation? This episode takes a deep dive into the history of reading while commuting, and shows that we can trace this behavior back to the Industrial Revolution. Join us for our first episode!