Your hosts wax rhapsodic about two of their mainstay favorite authors. Plus: Gwen takes "cozy intellectual" suggestions from a listener's email and Frank discovers a YouTube celebrity crush. 

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Our hosts discuss the book they read together, and Crystal says goodbye to the podcast!

Ep. 234, Crystal's Goodbye

Our hosts are back this week to discuss books, culture, and the short stories they've read!

Short Stories Galore!, Ep 233

Love A Good Mae West Room, Ep. 232

Crystal and Frank are back! They kick off the year with chatting how they spent their holiday break. 

Reviews and More Reviews!, Ep 231

Frank and Crystal are joined by 2 great NYPL librarians to help close out 2022!

Anita Brookner and Dorothy Parker Walk into a Bar...

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