Episode 17: Library Etiquette and Why Dear Abby Got it So Wrong

03/25/24 • 55 min

Hello, Hi, and welcome to Medium Lady Reads this is episode 17, “Library Etiquette and Why Dear Abby Got it So Wrong.”

In this episode, Jillian and Erin are diving into the realm of library etiquette and why it’s essential in fostering a positive reading environment. Libraries are sanctuaries for book lovers and many others within our communities, and understanding proper etiquette ensures that everyone can enjoy their time there to the fullest. However, sometimes people can take that etiquette too far... listen to this episode to learn more. Be sure to tag them (@jillianfindinghappy and @medium.lady) on Instagram, and tell us what you think about libraries and library etiquette.

In This Episode:

A staple of every episode, the ladies check in with each other to see how their reading is going.
Erin and Jillian discuss what library etiquette means to them, and how it’s changed through the years.
Have you ever wondered why library etiquette matters? Erin and Jillian discuss why in this episode.
Each woman shares some etiquette violations that you should be aware of.
Erin shares some things you should expect when you go to the library so that you can manage your expectations.
Ready to debunk some misconceptions? Jillian and Erin go through this list of things a librarian wrote to Dear Abby to share how one should behave in the library. Do you agree with any of these?
If you like to reminisce, join Erin and Jillian as they spend some time discussing memories from their own childhood library experiences.
If you’re someone who reads books because of the best-seller listing on the cover, you’re going to love this week’s hot takes.
Finally, the women check in with each of their holds lists

Books Mentioned in this Episode:

All We Ever Wanted by Emily Giffin
A Love Song for Ricki Wilde by Tia Williams
The Beauty of Your Face by Sahar Mustafah
Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
The Waters by Bonnie Jo Campbell
Against the Loveless World by Susan Abulhawa
Good Material by Dolly Alderton
Lunar New Year Love Story by Gene Luen Yang
This Could Be Us by Kennedy Ryan
Canadian Boyfriend by Jenny Holiday
The Mountain is You by Brianna Wiest
A Study in Drowning by Ava Reid
Chain-Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah
Funny Story by Emily Henry
This Summer Will Be Different by Carley Fortune

Hello, Hi, and welcome to Medium Lady Reads this is episode 17, “Library Etiquette and Why Dear Abby Got it So Wrong.”

In This Episode:

A staple of every episode, the ladies check in with each other to see how their reading is going.
Erin and Jillian discuss what library etiquette means to them, and how it’s changed through the years.
Have you ever wondered why library etiquette matters? Erin and Jillian discuss why in this episode.
Each woman shares some etiquette violations that you should be aware of.
Erin shares some things you should expect when you go to the library so that you can manage your expectations.
Ready to debunk some misconceptions? Jillian and Erin go through this list of things a librarian wrote to Dear Abby to share how one should behave in the library. Do you agree with any of these?
If you like to reminisce, join Erin and Jillian as they spend some time discussing memories from their own childhood library experiences.
If you’re someone who reads books because of the best-seller listing on the cover, you’re going to love this week’s hot takes.
Finally, the women check in with each of their holds lists

Books Mentioned in this Episode:

All We Ever Wanted by Emily Giffin
A Love Song for Ricki Wilde by Tia Williams
The Beauty of Your Face by Sahar Mustafah
Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
The Waters by Bonnie Jo Campbell
Against the Loveless World by Susan Abulhawa
Good Material by Dolly Alderton
Lunar New Year Love Story by Gene Luen Yang
This Could Be Us by Kennedy Ryan
Canadian Boyfriend by Jenny Holiday
The Mountain is You by Brianna Wiest
A Study in Drowning by Ava Reid
Chain-Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah
Funny Story by Emily Henry
This Summer Will Be Different by Carley Fortune

Previous Episode

Episode 16: Romanticize your reading with a seasonal TBR

Hello, hi, and welcome to Medium Lady Reads this is episode 16, “Romanticize your reading with a seasonal TBR.”

In this episode, Jillian and Erin are sharing are exploring how readers (them included) embrace the season and curate their reading lists according to that season. Be sure to tag them (@jillianfindinghappy and @medium.lady) on Instagram, and share whether you’re a seasonal reader or not.

In This Episode:

The ladies start with a check-in to see how their reading is going.
Erin and Jillian discuss what seasonal reading is and how they embrace it in their lives.
Why would you make seasonal reading a habit? Jillian and Erin discuss this and more.
By reading seasonally you can add a sense of anticipation to what you’ll be reading during each season.
If you want to know HOW to make seasonal reading a habit, Erin and Jillian share how to do exactly that.
The ladies share some seasonal reading options for the season of love!
It’s time for Hot Takes! Jillian and Erin share their thoughts on this week’s Hot Take.
Erin encourages listeners to utilize their local library.
Jillian and Erin discuss their holds list.
The Link to the Buddy Reads Episode mentioned in this episode.

Books Mentioned in this Episode:

Sincerely Yours by Tessa Bailey
Love Theoretically by Ali Hazelwood
So Happy For You by Celia Laskey
Happy Place by Emily Henry
Tomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin
Before the Fall by Noah Hawley
A Love Song for Ricki Wilde by Tia Williams
The Beauty of Your Face by Sahar Mustafah
Shut up, this is Serious by Carolina Ixta
The Last Love Note by Emma Grey

Next Episode

Episode 18: Read This, Not That

Hello, Hi, and welcome to Medium Lady Reads this is episode 18, “Read This, Not That.”

In this episode, Jillian and Erin are having a "Read This, Not That" book conversation. Read This, Not That is all about sharing book substitutions—recommending books for each person’s reading taste. It's about acknowledging that not every book is for everyone and offering alternatives that might resonate more with listeners. There’s a lot to learn when you don’t like a book and hopefully, by the end of this episode, you’ll feel less dismayed when you close the cover on a 2-star read and feel excited to get to the heart of what didn’t work for you so you can make another choice for your next read.

If you have a “Read This, Not That” book recommendation, tag Jillian and Erin (@jillianfindinghappy and @medium.lady) on Instagram!

In This Episode:

A staple of every episode, the ladies check in with each other to see how their reading is going.
The ladies dive into the meat of the episode discussing what Read This, Not That means to them.
Jillian & Erin share their process for rating a book they don’t feel great about.
Why is it important to consider substitutions when reading a book you didn’t love? The ladies both answer this question.
It’s time to dive into the substitutions that Erin and Jillian are recommending. Each woman shares 2 books they didn’t love, and 2 they’d recommend instead.
The ladies share what they learned about their reading tastes in planning for this episode and the books they mentioned.
What would Instagram make you buy? Erin and Jillian share what Instagram is influencing them to buy or do.
Jillian mentions that she wants a hammock for her birthday, this is the one she wants.
Finally, Erin and Jillian share what is on their library holds list.

Books Mentioned:

Heartstopper Series by Alice Oseman
Canadian Boyfriend by Jenny Holiday
Good Material by Dolly Alderton
Bride by Ali Hazelwood
Talking at Night by Claire Daverley
Normal People by Sally Rooney
Homecoming by Kate Morton
The Secret Book of Flora Lee by Patti Callahan Henry
Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros
The Best Lies by Sarah Lyu
Take Me Home Tonight by Morgan Matson
Drive Your Own Darn Bus by Julia Kristina
You Are a Badass by Jen Sincero
Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World that Can’t Stop Talking by Susan Cain
The Way I Used to Be by Amber Smith
Looking for Alaska by John Green
The Mystery Guest by Nita Prose
Legendborn by Tracy Deonn
The Seven Skins of Esther Wilding by Holly Ringland

Medium Lady Reads - Episode 17: Library Etiquette and Why Dear Abby Got it So Wrong

Transcript

If your child throws a tantrum, screams or continually whines, not even tantrum, just a whiner.
You've got a whiner.
Take your whiner home.
Writers don't like books.
No.
He or she probably needs a nap, a snack, or simply your undivided attention.
While you can probably tune him out, other patrons cannot.
Another one that made me so angry because...
So...
Yep, unsympathetic to parents and stuff.
It's so judgmental and yes, unsympathetic.
There have been definite