The Nurturing Librarian
Nicole Klett
Show overview
The Nurturing Librarian has been publishing since 2024, and across the 2 years since has built a catalogue of 53 episodes, alongside 1 trailer or bonus episode. That works out to roughly 40 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a fortnightly cadence, with the show now in its 2nd season.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 38 min and 49 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-US-language Arts show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 5 days ago, with 21 episodes already out so far this year. Published by Nicole Klett.
From the publisher
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.
Latest Episodes
View all 53 episodesNostalgic Middle Grade Adventure Stories for Escaping Adulting
Midsummer, Summerween, and Juneteenth Reading Recs
Little Free Library Summer
Grab Hot Summer Reads Without Spending a Dime
Upgrade Your Day: Dive into Audiobooks
Trigger Warnings in Books: Necessary or Overkill?
You Finished Your Manuscript, Now What? or How To Start Writing a Book #2
Literary Fiction But Make It Happy, Portal Fantasy and the Current Trend of Nostalgia
Margo's Got Money Troubles and Other Books I'm Watching
The Shy Girl Controversy: AI in Literature
S2 Ep 11Hot Takes on The Correspondent and Just Friends
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 these books are perfect for comparing and contrasting writing and book publishing in 2026. What does it take to become a great writer? If your first manuscript is accepted for publication, should you take the deal?Just a Girl and her Tropes FB group for romance readers and writers run by me!Connect with me on Insta, Blue Sky, LinkedIn, Storygraph at The Nurturing Librarian
S2 Ep 10How to Start Writing a Book #1
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 like an MFA, and joining writing communities in person and online. She also describes the overwhelming questions of what to do once you have written the first draft of a manuscript and the steep learning curve if you want to be published.
S2 Ep 9Series I'm Reading
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 continuing this fall and a sequel to one of Nicole's favorite books being released ten years later.Just a Girl and her Tropes FB group for romance readers and writers run by me!Connect with me on Insta, Blue Sky, LinkedIn, Storygraph at The Nurturing Librarian
S2 Ep 8Fantasy for the Rest of Us
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 the canon. From urban to cozy, high to romantasy, Nicole advocates that there is a fantasy for everyone, which is critical, but fantasies not only offer us escape, they offer us hope.****Resources Erin and Elaina BookTubersJust a Girl and her Tropes FB group for romance readers and writers run by me!Connect with me on Insta, Blue Sky, LinkedIn, Storygraph at The Nurturing Librarian
S2 Ep 7Are Author Events Losing the Plot?
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 setting with questions? An interview by another author? A Phot Op? Nicole weighs in.Just a Girl and her Tropes FB group for romance readers and writers run by me!Connect with me on Insta, Blue Sky, LinkedIn, Storygraph at The Nurturing Librarian
S2 Ep 6Wuthering Heights 2026: Love it or Leave it?
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.Just a Girl and her Tropes FB group for romance readers and writers run by me!Connect with me on Insta, Blue Sky, LinkedIn, Storygraph at The Nurturing Librarian
S2 Ep 5February TBR: Navigating the Massive 'To Be Read' World
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 pressure of navigating these vast TBRs, emphasizing that it's perfectly fine not to finish everything. The focus is on mood-driven reading and selecting books that 'feel right' in the moment, rather than adhering to strict plans. Nicole shares their own February reading aspirations, combining new releases, book club picks, and anticipated titles for a well-rounded literary experience.****Book News and RecsAnd Now Back To YouAgnes Aubert’s Mystical Cat ShelterSociety of LiesThe Bone Season****Resources Erin and Elaina BookTubersJust a Girl and her Tropes FB group for romance readers and writers run by me!Connect with me on Insta, Blue Sky, LinkedIn, Storygraph at The Nurturing Librarian
S2 Ep 4How Fast is Too Fast? Book Publishing in the Modern Consumer World
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 novel?Just a Girl and her Tropes FB group for romance readers and writers run by Nicole!Anita Faulkner, AuthorKelsey Humphries, AuthorConnect with me on Insta, Blue Sky, LinkedIn, Storygraph at The Nurturing Librarian and FB at Just a Girl and Her Tropes
S2 Ep 3Romance in 2026: It's Not Your Grandmother's Harlequin Anymore
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 Romance BookstoreConnect with me on Insta, Blue Sky, LinkedIn, Storygraph at The Nurturing Librarian
S2 Ep 2Are Book Boxes Worth It?
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 without a membership.Decluttering Joshua BeckerOwlCrateIllumicrateFairlylootThe Strand BookstoreParnassus BookstoreConnect with me on Insta, Blue Sky, LinkedIn, Storygraph at The Nurturing Librarian