The Distracted Librarians
The Bloomfield Township Public Library presents the Distracted Librarians Podcast. We are your friendly neighborhood bookworms who can’t resist the siren call of movies, video games, music and everything else in the pop culture universe. Sit back, relax, and prepare to get delightfully distracted with us!
Episodes
Sometimes people don't like a book that they've read, and sometimes those people don't like those books loudly and in public. Join Nicole, Drew, Killian, and Amanda for a look through some of the funniest Goodreads one-star reviews of classic titles and modern favorites. Guess along with us and see if you can figure out which book is being bashed first!
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From Cops to Survivor to the Kardashians, reality TV has changed the television landscape and brought amazing water cooler moments for decades. Join Nicole, Drew, Killian, and Amanda on their journey through the years of reality TV, what makes the genre a hit among its fans, and what its naysayers hate about it. A whole new world was unleashed when a group of people stopped being polite and started being real, and now it's time to ...
In this episode, the Distracted Librarians discuss their second book club pick, Joyride: A Memoir by Susan Orlean. Find out how Orlean made her own luck and stay for the announcement of the Distracted crew’s next book club selection.
Note: This episode will contain spoilers from Joyride: A Memoir by Susan Orlean please be aware if you intend to read the book.
Everyone has that book from childhood that just stuck with them - if you're anything like the Distracted Librarians, you've got several! Nicole, Drew, Killian, and Amanda dive into what makes nostalgic reads so good and some of their own childhood favorites!
Want to join the conversation? Email us at distracted@btpl.org
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THIS. IS. JEOPARDY. (Kind of.) Join Nicole, Drew, Killian, and Amanda as they play a round of Library Jeopardy, with questions ranging from the literary world to library facts to BTPL specifics. Tune into the surprisingly competitive special and play along with them and see if you have what it takes to come out on top.
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Have you watched Heated Rivalry yet? Did you know it's based on a book series (Game Changers by Rachel Reid)? Everybody's talking about it, so of course the Distracted Librarians are too! Nicole, Drew, Killian and Amanda share their thoughts on the show and the books, so spoilers abound!
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The Distracted Librarians discuss how, when it comes to the library, the only constant is change. They chat about material formats, the library as a gathering space, technology, vendors, and more.
Want to join the conversation? Email us at distracted@btpl.org.
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.
Looking for a book that's similar to your favorite? That's a Read Alike! Nicole, Drew, Killian, and Amanda discuss what people may be looking for in a read alike, how they make suggestions, and even offer suggestions for read alikes to popular books!
Want to join the conversation? Email us at distracted@btpl.org
Many thanks to BCTV for their support in recording, editing, and releasing this podcast; and to the Friends of the Librar...
The Distracted Librarians started a book club!! Every three months, the DL crew will select a book, and come together to talk out their opinions and hot takes with all of you. Join Nicole, Drew, Killian, and Amanda to discuss Thornhedge by T. Kingfisher. It's a twist on the classic tale of Sleeping Beauty, following a human (?) woman with a gift to bestow, meddling fairies, and the risks that come with the relentless pursuit of a s...
Is this a book to distract you? A book to make you think? A book that would be good for book club? How could you possibly know the difference?! Join Nicole, Drew, Killian, and Amanda as they dive into how they find good books to read and recommend - and how they might determine if a book would be a good fit for themselves, a patron, or a library program.
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Think you know what it takes to be a librarian? Some truths about the profession may still surprise you. Join Nicole, Killian, and Drew as they discuss their library careers and history, going through a list of common misconceptions about libraries and librarians to find the kernels of truth mixed with some incorrect or outdated assumptions.
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What's the best part of a Disney movie? According to Nicole, Drew, and Killian, it might just be the bad guys! But why do we love them? What makes them SO compelling? And do Disney movies even have real villains anymore? The Distracted Librarians are asking (and answering) the tough questions!
Want to join the conversation? Email us at distracted@btpl.org
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Why is one of our podcasters looking forward to being sad in 2026?? Join Nicole, Killian, and Drew as they discuss some of the books, movies, and other media coming out in 2026 that we're most excited about, as well as some of the reading challenges and goals we've heard about and might be participating in.
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Time flies when you're reading, watching, playing, and listening to good media! The Distracted Librarians are back with their favorites 2025 releases - from books to video games and everything in between. But wait - there's more! In addition to favorites from Nicole, Drew, and Killian, this episode features more of the Library staff's Best of 2025 picks.
Want to join the conversation? Email us at distracted@btpl.org
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For the people who just don't know what to do with that last strip of bacon, may we suggest NOT using it as a bookmark?? Join Nicole, Killian, and Drew as they discuss the journey of a book as it gets added to the library's collection and enjoyed by patrons, as well as some of the weirdest things that sometimes get found in a returned book.
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Good news! Just in time for the sequel, it's time to talk all things Ozmopolitan and green! Join Nicole, Killian, and Drew as they discuss the rise of Wicked, from the popular book to the award-winning musical and into the star-studded film, as they look to discover who really mourns the wicked.
Correction: In the episode, Killian mentions Wicked: Part 1 having a PG-13 rating. The film is rated PG.
Honestly, who hasn't wished they could jump into a book just to try the food the author describes so well? Just in time for the holidays, Nicole, Killian, and Drew discuss the fictional delicacies they would love to eat, either treats described in books or meals shown on screen.
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Need a break from chasing your favorite TV and movie content across eight different services? Join Nicole, Killian and Drew on this episode of Distracted Librarians as they chat about streaming services, the pros and cons, what's out there that you might want to know about and much more!
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Air? Chilling. Leaves? Changing. Pumpkin spice? Everywhere. What else has your bones screaming that fall has arrived? On this episode, Nicole, Killian, and Drew discuss their favorite fall traditions, both in their lives and in their must-watch media, and some of their favorite ways to celebrate the season.
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We've all heard the saying "don't judge a book by its cover" - but does anyone actually abide by it? On this episode, Nicole, Drew, and Killian discuss different styles of cover art, book decoration, and design, how these affect whether or not a reader will pick up a book, and if they are influenced by book covers in their own reading.
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