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A Love Letter to Libraries (and Readers) with Gigi Howard (E215)

EPISODE · May 13, 2026 · 53 MIN

A Love Letter to Libraries (and Readers) with Gigi Howard (E215)

from Bookish Flights: Books, Author Interviews & Must-Read Recommendations · host Kara Infante

Send us Fan MailWelcome back to Bookish Flights, where we tell our stories through the books that shape us. Today’s episode is a celebration of libraries and the magic that happens inside them. I’m joined by Gigi Howard — librarian of 15 years and host of Drinks in the Library, the only library where drinks aren’t just allowed, they’re required.We talk about her librarian heart, the unwritten (and very real) rules of librarianship, and why protecting a reader’s experience matters so deeply. Gigi shares what it’s really like working in a library, why she started her podcast, and how books can meet us exactly where we are.Whether you’re a lifelong library lover or someone trying to find your way back to reading, this conversation is a reminder that there truly is a book for everyone.So grab your library card — or your favorite drink — and let’s dive in.Episode Highlights:What 15 years in libraries has taught Gigi about readersThe “rules” of librarianship (and why they matter)The brilliance of graphic novels and raising kids who love books and storiesThe question every librarian asks to find the right bookHow Drinks in the Library came to lifeWhy diminishing a reader’s experience does more harm than goodA full Xochitl Gonzalez book flightConnect with Gigi:InstagramDrinks in the Library PodcastSubstackSome links are affiliate links, which are no extra cost to you but do help to support the show.Books and authors mentioned in the episode:Gingko Season by Naomi Xu ElegantThe Thirteenth Tale by Diane SetterfieldOnce Upon a River by Diane SetterfieldBird by Bird by Anne LamottOn Beauty by Zadie SmithXochitl Gonzalez Book FlightAnita de Monte Laughs LastOlga Dies DreamingLast Night in Bro✨ Find Your Next Great Read! We just hit 175 episodes of Bookish Flights, and to celebrate, I created the Bookish Flights Roadmap — a guide to all 175 podcast episodes, sorted by genre to help you find your next great read faster.Explore it here → www.bookishflights.com/read/roadmapSupport the showBe sure to join the Bookish Flights community on social media. Happy listening!InstagramFacebookWebsite

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