In this episode, the Distracted Librarians reflect on the ways their reading tastes and habits have changed - alongside the endless evolutions in technology, work schedules, and life stages.
We have better access to stories in all kinds of formats: from physical books and ebooks to video games and concept albums. So what formats and stories captivate us now, and how do they compare to the readers we used to be? And do we still think our moms are cool?
(Spoiler alert: Our moms are still really cool.)
Want to join the conversation? Email us at distracted@btpl.org.
Many thanks to BCTV for their support in recording, editing, and releasing this podcast, and to the Friends of the Library for sponsoring closed captioning on every episode.
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