List Envy

Many people are intrigued by the depiction of their profession in popular fiction, and none more so than librarians, like this week’s guest Owen Stephens.

  • (00:00) - Introduction
  • (06:35) - Owen's pick: Bunny Watson
  • (12:13) - Mark's pick: Horace Worblehat
  • (18:33) - Owen's pick: Lirael
  • (24:02) - Mark's pick: Mrs Phelps
  • (28:26) - Owen's pick: Oswald Bates
  • (34:32) - Mark's pick: Brooks Hatlen
  • (39:06) - Owen's pick: Tammy 2
  • (45:22) - Mark's pick: Joe Bookman
  • (48:00) - Breaktime
  • (51:00) - Building the final list
  • (52:16) - Honourable mentions
  • (01:04:00) - More of Owen Stephens

You can follow @ostephens on Twitter, or find him working on the Folio open source library project.

Creators and Guests

Host
Mark Steadman
My mum thinks I’m an internet thought leader. I haven’t had the heart to tell her I just have a microphone and some good intentions.
Guest
Owen Stephens
Librarian - what else is there to say?

What is List Envy?

What's the most-used emoji? Who's the best Bond villain? Does anyone care that an olive is technically a fruit?

Discover hidden gems from pop culture to pasta, hip-hop to history, and meet the creatives, enthusiasts, and experts who love them.

Each week, host Mark collaborates with a guest to build a top-5 list on a topic they choose. If you want to know what your next TV binge should be, or where to go on your next trip abroad, List Envy has you covered.