
Mid-Year Reading Check In
It's time to reflect on how your reading has gone in 2026 so far. Nicole reports on what and how she has been reading with some insights that are surprising and help her build what she wants the rest of the reading year

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Hosted by Nicole Klett · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 55 episodes
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Reading is self-care and self-care starts with a good book. The Nurturing Librarian Podcast is where we gab about all things books and reading.My name is Nicole, aka The Nurturing Librarian, and if you're a book lover (or just starting your reading journey) and are seeking inspiration, motivation, or the latest book buzz, then tune in and let’s nourish a love of reading together.
Nicole Klett hosts The Nurturing Librarian, a arts show with 55 episodes published.

It's time to reflect on how your reading has gone in 2026 so far. Nicole reports on what and how she has been reading with some insights that are surprising and help her build what she wants the rest of the reading year

This is a choose-your-own-adventure summer, and Nicole is here to tell you how to get the most out of it. The bad news is there is no big blockbuster we are all reading this summer, but the good news is that you can read

Are you craving adventure? Want to escape the realities of adulting for a while? In this episode, Nicole recommends middle-grade adventure stories to get you back in touch with that inner child of yours that still believ

Making the case for libraries as valuable summer resources, this episode presents a unique take on summer reading lists, steering clear of new, expensive releases. Nicole introduces a variety of older but equally engagin

In this episode, listeners are taken on a journey through the world of audiobooks, exploring their versatility and convenience. From utilizing library services to experimenting with different genres, the episode offers a

Are readers too sensitive nowadays? Nicole explores trigger warnings in books, noting their rise after the COVID-19 pandemic amid increasing awareness of mental health issues, particularly in Gen Z. These warnings serve

This podcast episode of the Nurturing Librarian is a deep dive into what happens after the excitement of finishing a manuscript fades. Navigating the next steps, Nicole goes through the importance of receiving critiques

Venturing through her birthday book haul, Nicole contemplates current reading trends. As she grapples with her manuscript revisions, she also shares insights from her writing journey, particularly her struggles with poin

Nicole is watching books she has previously read including Margo's Got Money Troubles which just debuted as a streaming series. What is the benefit of book adaptations? What are the cons? Some hit and some don't but they

The episode explores the controversy surrounding 'Shy Girl,' a book canceled by Hachette due to claims it was partially AI-generated. Originally an independent success, the book faced scrutiny after an editing process al

Nicole has some hot takes on the newly released book Just Friends from YouTube book influencer Haley Pham and the blockbuster bestseller The Correspondent by Virginia Evans. She uses her writer's eye to discuss the way t

This is the first of a special series chronicling Nicole's journey to write her first novel. She discusses the pivot to writing after prior careers, the decision to learn the craft on her own rather than through programs

Nicole talks about series she's reading, finished or DNF'd, and how the definition of series has changed from multiple books to duologies, trilogies, novellas, and short stories. There's big news on a beloved series cont

Nicole discusses the evolution of the fantasy genre from epic adventures written often by authors in one lane to a breadth of choices that offer new takes on worlds welcoming and featuring those most underrepresented in

Join Nicole as she recounts a recent author event that she attended with great reviews of the author B. K. Borison, but mixed of the experience itself. What should the expectations of a live author event be? Intimate set

Book adaptations are always a gamble. Emerald Fennel's adaptation of Wuthering Heights is definitely causing a stir. Nicole has seen it and gives her take on this adaptation specifically and the idea of them in general.

Nicole explores the evolving concept of the 'To Be Read' (TBR) list, highlighting its transformation from a manageable list of a few books to an expansive array of reading possibilities. Let's discuss the joy and pressur

Nicole discusses how "publish or perish" affects fiction writers these days in both trad and indie worlds. Is pushing out novels quickly good for the reader, the author, or both? And guess who's writing her own romance n

Nicole talks about the Romance genre explosion of the past few years. It's not your grandmother's romance choices. The genre has come a long way and so has the industry. There is romance out there for everyone. The Rose

Nicole describes what to think about when curating your home library and discusses whether book box subscriptions are worth it. Hear about the subscriptions out there and a hack for getting a beautiful edition of a book
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