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

Medium Lady Reads

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