‘How I Library’ Episode 31: Roddy Bottum

In episode 31 of the “How I Library” podcast, show host and I Love Libraries editor Phil Morehart speaks with musician and author Roddy Bottum from the band Faith No More about his recent memoir, “The Royal We” (Akashic Books, 2025).

Andy Weir: ‘Your local library is limitless.’

In a special message for I Love Libraries, author Andy Weir—the mind behind the bestselling sci-fi book “Project Hail Mary,” which has been adapted for the big screen in a new film starring Ryan Gosling—shares his love for the library and its limitless offerings and opportunities.

Book Review of the Week: ‘The Unconscious: A Cultural History from Hippocrates to Philip K. Dick and Beyond’

For this installment of our weekly book reviews from Booklist, the American Library Association’s nationally distributed book and media review publication, we have Tony Miksanek’s review of “The Unconscious: A Cultural History from Hippocrates to Philip K. Dick and Beyond” by Antonio Melechi, first published January 27, 2026, at Booklist Online. 

Booklist Reader: Podcast Connection

Shake up your podcast feed with an audiobook recommended by our friends at Booklist, the American Library Association’s book review publication! Fiction, nonfiction, self-help, memoir, and more all make great listening for podcast fans.

Book Review of the Week: ‘Paule Marshall: A Writer’s Life’

For this installment of our weekly book reviews from Booklist, the American Library Association’s nationally distributed book and media review publication, we have Allison Escoto’s review of “Paule Marshall: A Writer’s Life” by Mary Helen Washington, first published February 1, 2026, in Booklist.

‘How I Library’ Episode 30: Jon King

In episode 30 of the “How I Library” podcast, show host and I Love Libraries editor Phil Morehart speaks with musician and author Jon King from the legendary post-punk band Gang of Four about his new memoir, “To Hell with Poverty! A Class Act: Inside the Gang of Four.”

Book Review of the Week: ‘Bread of Angels’

For this installment of our weekly book reviews from Booklist, the American Library Association’s nationally distributed book and media review publication, we have Donna Seaman’s review of “Bread of Angels” by Patti Smith, first published January 6, 2026, on Booklist Online.