The Sartorial Librarians Podcast

Announcing the latest episode of The Sartorial Librarians Podcast! Episode 15: Lonely Heroes and Lyrical Skulls Library Looks: Chris clashes patterns in shades of blue, black, grey. Paul salutes a variety of stylish tigers. Library Books: I Was: The Stories of Animal Skulls by Katherine Hocker and Natasha Donovan Lonely Bird by Ruth Whiting Katherine Hocker https://katherinehocker.art/ Natasha Don...

Announcing the latest episode of The Sartorial Librarians Podcast! Episode 14: Tidying Up, Symbolism and Symbiosis Library Looks: Chris powers up with paisley and a superhero cardigan. Paul selects symbols that synch with the story. Library Books: The Art of Cleanup: Life Made Neat and Tidy by Ursus Wehrli Bunny and Tree by Balint Zsako Ursus Wehrli https://www.instagram.com/ursuswehrli/ Balint Zs...

Announcing the latest episode of The Sartorial Librarians Podcast! Episode 13: Two Guys Wearing Ties, Birds and Abstractions Library Looks: Paul goes for preppy with a button up, tie and dark sweater. Chris geek chic riots with a jumble of colours, patterns and textures. Library Books: I Am A Bird by Hope Lim and Hyewon Yum Opposites Abstract by Mo Willems Hope Lim @hopelim_sf https://bsky.app/pro...

Announcing the latest episode of The Sartorial Librarians Podcast! Episode 12: Gym Hoodies, Noodleheads and Fedora Funk Library Looks: Chris pairs high tops with his ultra casual Section 35 hoodie. Paul levels up by adding his trusty fedora. Library Books: Epossumondas by Colleen Salley and Janet Stevens The Black Book of Colors by Menena Cottin and Rosana Faria Colleen Salley https://mardigrastra...

The Sartorial Librarians Podcast Episode 11: Squirrels, Longhorns, Building Blocks and Emotional Colors Library Looks: Paul salutes his MLIS alma mater with UT-Austin Longhorn Orange. Chris's tie reminds us that if you work with squirrels you have to dress for squirrels. Library Books: Prairie Boy: Frank Lloyd Wright Turns The Heartland Into A Home by Barb Rosenstock and Christopher Silas Neal...

Episode 10: Owl Wisdom, Lumberjack-wear and Rhyme Time Trickery Library Looks: Paul brings lumberjack plaid, jeans and the start of a 5 o'clock shadow. Chris shares an owlish self-designed t-shirt, cardigan and wild socks. Library Books: Corner by Zo-O Chester Van Chime Who Forgot How To Rhyme by Avery Monsen and Abby Hanlon Library Tangents: Toque: a study in Canadian vs American English; treats...

Episode 9: Robo Rampage, Artsy Loafing and Nuclear Kraft Dinner Library Looks: Chris pairs a purple paisley tie with purple splatter painted high tops. Paul’s bold Christmas sweater proves that all seasons are baseball season. Library Books: Robo-Sauce by Adam Rubin and Daniel Salmieri Frederick by Leo Lionni Adam Rubin @rubingo_books https://bsky.app/profile/rubingo.bsky.social Daniel Salmieri @d...

Episode 8: Wild Chimp Shirt, I Spy DogFest and Librarian Swole Library Looks: Chris goes wild with a chimps and bananas shirt plus a brown and gold paisley tie with a snazzy tie clip; Paul sports athletic wear in his quest for Librarian Swole. Library Books: The Very Kind Rich Lady by Chinlun Lee @chinlun_lee Sylvester and the Magic Pebble by William Steig Tangents: Where have all the pocket prote...

Library Looks: Chris gets all spiffed up in a riot of purple hues and textures. Paul’s geometric cat t-shirt salutes our feline overlords... plus, he throws a blazer on it. Library Books: Sam Sorts by Marthe Jocelyn @scissorhouse Five Stories by Ellen Weinstein @ellenweinsteinilloz https://bsky.app/profile/ellenweinstein.bsky.social Tangents: The gift of being adjacent to Master Knitter status; th...

Library Looks: Chris spins hideous cool 1978 retro funk. Paul crosses patterns with argyle n’ plaid mix n’ match. Library Books: Dragon Puncher by James Kochalka The Walk of the Field Mouse by Nadine Robert and Valerio Vidali Tangents: Check out our threads and podcast announcements on Instagram and Bluesky: The Sartorial Librarians  Instagram: ⁠@sartoriallibrary⁠   Bluesky: sartoriallibrary.bsky....

Library Looks: Chris takes clash to such a high level that London's calling. Paul’s t-shirt extols the virtues of donuts. Library Books: Bitsy Bat, School Star by  Kaz Windness Which One Doesn’t Belong: Playing with Shapes by Christopher Danielson Tangents: #FashionCrime vs. #FashionSublime; Mmmmm, doughnuts; celebrating neurodivergent creative thinking; how differences highlight similarities; see...

Episode 4: Canadian Tuxedos, Self-Designed Tees, Page Turns & Haiku Imagery Library Looks:  Paul offers an homage to the “Canadian tuxedo” and Chris wears an anti-hate t-shirt of his own design. Library Books: Together We Ride / Together We Swim by  Valerie Bolling  and  Kaylani Juanita I love… by Minne and  Natali Fortier   Tangents: A bit of sportsing. A splotch of green slime. A smidge of g...

Episode 3: Nighthawks, Bookhawks, Barcodes & Infinity Loops Library Looks: Paul goes geometric with a green button-up and Chris chases contrast with shades of black, white and grey. Library Books: Night Lunch by  Eric Fan  and  Dena Seiferling Have I Got A Book For You by  Mélanie Watt This Is What A Librarian Looks Like by Kyle Cassidy Tangents: Compelling cover art; subverted expectations; V...

Episode 2: Zhuzh It Up, Sport a Blazer, Bereavement and the Reassurance of Sets Library Looks: Chris gets spiffy with polka dots on shirt and socks, a fish-skin inspired tie, and a blue striped cardigan. Paul sports a t-shirt that seems to imply he runs a cafe; he upscales with a go to grey blazer. Library Books: Michael Rosen's Sad Book by Michael Rosen and Quentin Blake Our Animal Friends at...

Library Looks: Chris rocks a pink anti-bullying t-shirt and reminds us to be kind to everyone - especially ourselves. Paul channels Springsteen Americana with a plain white tee and blue jeans. Library Books: Fox by Margaret Wild and Ron Brooks / Big Bear and Little Bear Go Fishing by Amy Hest and Erin E. Stead Tangents: Librarian fashion stereotypes. Will we always tell the truth about what we&#39...