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EPISODE · Aug 1, 2026 · 25 MIN

The Original Influencer (Self Help Books)

from The Distracted Librarians · host Bloomfield Township Public Library

Self help is one of the best-selling genres of book on the planet, and there are both good and bad reasons for that. Join Nicole, Drew, Killian, and Amanda for a look through the rise of the self-help industry, including some of the reasons it's so popular, some examples of good and bad titles that the genre has to offer, and our open thoughts about how helpful these books really are. The Distracted Librarians can be found on Podbean, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music, Spotify, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, and PlayerFM. Want to join the conversation? Email us at [email protected] Many thanks to BCTV for their support in recording, editing, and releasing this podcast; and to the Friends of the Library for sponsoring closed captioning on every episode.

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