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The Librarians and the Pot of Gold
The Librarians and the Pot of Gold is an original novel based on the hit TNT television show The Librarians, by New York Times bestselling author Greg Cox.
For millennia, the Librarians have secretly protected the world by keeping watch over dangerous magical relics. Cataloging and safeguarding everything from Excalibur to Pandora's Box, they stand between humanity and those who would use the relics for evil.
There is truth to every story...
Hundreds of years ago, the fate of the world rested upon the shoulders of a clever priest and a clever librarian. On the day the pair drove the remnants of the Serpent Brotherhood from Ireland's shore—that is, until the grave of an ancient sorceress is dug up and her remains removed.
Now, Baird and her team of plucky Librarians find themselves on a collision course with their longtime foes as they race to find a leprechaun's lost gold to prevent the Brotherhood's dark design from coming to fruition.
For millennia, the Librarians have secretly protected the world by keeping watch over dangerous magical relics. Cataloging and safeguarding everything from Excalibur to Pandora's Box, they stand between humanity and those who would use the relics for evil.
There is truth to every story...
Hundreds of years ago, the fate of the world rested upon the shoulders of a clever priest and a clever librarian. On the day the pair drove the remnants of the Serpent Brotherhood from Ireland's shore—that is, until the grave of an ancient sorceress is dug up and her remains removed.
Now, Baird and her team of plucky Librarians find themselves on a collision course with their longtime foes as they race to find a leprechaun's lost gold to prevent the Brotherhood's dark design from coming to fruition.
336 pages, Paperback
First published October 30, 2018
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October 3, 2018
Thank you to netgalley and the publisher for the review copy in exchange for an honest review.
Already the third addition to these tie-in novels to the show The Librarians. In case you don’t know The Librarians tv show is based on the movies The Librarian and its sequels who tell the story of Flynn, the librarian. A librarian who protects the world and make sure priceless artifacts are kept safe. In the tv show he gets three more librarians to help him out.
I was excited to read this. While I am certainly not up to date on the tv show as long as you know the basic concept of the characters and the idea you are quite set to enjoy these books. The book is set up like an episode in the tv show and does not move away from that. It is in a way a strength because what you see is what you get, but I also think it is its downfall. Downfall in the sense that there is little surprise or depth here. There were quite a few scenes where I thought there was room and intention to build on things more from the show character wise but then the author never does. I suppose it is hard to write characters that aren’t your own and that still need to fit in with the show.
The book starts off with another mission that has nothing to do with the plot of the book and felt like it took way too long to wrap up. It took up 50+ pages of a book that isn’t even 300 pages long and it made it feel like the book took forever to start. I thought that was a shame. There could have been more room to flesh out certain elements of the plot. For the most part I enjoyed the plot but there were inconsistencies with history. The fiddle in the 5th century for instance which didn’t exist back then I believe. It is a shame considering the nature of the job of these charactes... I hope that is caught before publication.
The book is set in Ireland for portions of the plot around St. Patricks Day and is heavily influenced by how popular media views the Irish, leprechauns and St. Patricks Day. There were some deviations from that like the role Padric played in the 5th century. I would have liked to have seen more things like that or for a book with this kind of place to focus more in Ireland than it did. It could have created a lovely atmosphere.
Even so for fans of the show this is a quick and nice read in between episodes.
Already the third addition to these tie-in novels to the show The Librarians. In case you don’t know The Librarians tv show is based on the movies The Librarian and its sequels who tell the story of Flynn, the librarian. A librarian who protects the world and make sure priceless artifacts are kept safe. In the tv show he gets three more librarians to help him out.
I was excited to read this. While I am certainly not up to date on the tv show as long as you know the basic concept of the characters and the idea you are quite set to enjoy these books. The book is set up like an episode in the tv show and does not move away from that. It is in a way a strength because what you see is what you get, but I also think it is its downfall. Downfall in the sense that there is little surprise or depth here. There were quite a few scenes where I thought there was room and intention to build on things more from the show character wise but then the author never does. I suppose it is hard to write characters that aren’t your own and that still need to fit in with the show.
The book starts off with another mission that has nothing to do with the plot of the book and felt like it took way too long to wrap up. It took up 50+ pages of a book that isn’t even 300 pages long and it made it feel like the book took forever to start. I thought that was a shame. There could have been more room to flesh out certain elements of the plot. For the most part I enjoyed the plot but there were inconsistencies with history. The fiddle in the 5th century for instance which didn’t exist back then I believe. It is a shame considering the nature of the job of these charactes... I hope that is caught before publication.
The book is set in Ireland for portions of the plot around St. Patricks Day and is heavily influenced by how popular media views the Irish, leprechauns and St. Patricks Day. There were some deviations from that like the role Padric played in the 5th century. I would have liked to have seen more things like that or for a book with this kind of place to focus more in Ireland than it did. It could have created a lovely atmosphere.
Even so for fans of the show this is a quick and nice read in between episodes.
December 13, 2018
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MyEnglish review
I liked the previous volumes, and if I have trouble with the TV show, I always have a good time with the novels.
So we are back with our librarians for a new adventure! If we open the book on the Phantom of the Opera in Paris, we quickly move on to a slightly longer plot with the leprechauns disappearing one by one, just like their gold. In addition to this, a woman introduces herself while explaining that she has recently seen a banshee without knowing what is going on. Allying, our heroes will have to discover what is happening and above all stop this threat hidden in the shadows and which seems to be becoming more and more present.
As with the other novels, I had a good time with the story and the characters and I admit that I was curious to see what was going to happen. It was nice to discover new cultures and characters such as the leprechauns and their world, as well as the part on the Louvre. I find that the ideas are always original and I am curious to see which story will be put forward next time!
MyEnglish review
I liked the previous volumes, and if I have trouble with the TV show, I always have a good time with the novels.
So we are back with our librarians for a new adventure! If we open the book on the Phantom of the Opera in Paris, we quickly move on to a slightly longer plot with the leprechauns disappearing one by one, just like their gold. In addition to this, a woman introduces herself while explaining that she has recently seen a banshee without knowing what is going on. Allying, our heroes will have to discover what is happening and above all stop this threat hidden in the shadows and which seems to be becoming more and more present.
As with the other novels, I had a good time with the story and the characters and I admit that I was curious to see what was going to happen. It was nice to discover new cultures and characters such as the leprechauns and their world, as well as the part on the Louvre. I find that the ideas are always original and I am curious to see which story will be put forward next time!
November 2, 2018
Thanks to #NetGalley, the publisher and Greg Cox for the opportunity to read this ARC of "The Librarians and the Pot of Gold" in return for a fair and honest review.
I have to start off by saying that I've watched every episode to date of "The Librarians" and enjoyed them immensely. So having the opportunity to read one of their adventures was something I could not pass up.
From 5th Century Ireland to modern-day Paris and then back to the USA, this is a typical Librarians adventure full of magic, mystery, treachery and heroics.
In ancient Ireland, a leprechaun (yes, they exist!) turns traitor to the Brotherhood of the Serpent's Lady Sibella, and rescues a baby from sacrifice, as well as a Pot - with a little assistance from Saint Patrick (Padraig) and Erasmus, the Librarian.
Cut to the Grand Opera House in Paris where the Phantom (a direct descendant? the original?) has retrieved a great masterpiece and threatens to kill a theater full of opera lovers by playing it in his underground lair while fighting off Ezekiel Jones and Jacob Stone; meanwhile Guaradian Eve Baird and Librarian Cassandra Cillian are aboveground, hoping to stave off disaster - just in the nick of time.
Having again saved the day, the Librarians and their Guardian repair to the Library's Annex in Oregon where there's a knocking on the door! (Nobody ever knocks on the door of the Library.)
And thereby begins the main adventure of the book which includes a young, Irish barkeep being haunted by a banshee, the thefts of multiple pots of gold from leprechauns, a changeling, a (possibly ancient) leprechaun and the Librarians' nemesis, the Brotherhood of the Serpent.
Anyone familiar with the television series or the previous books knows what they are in for in this one: action, peril, magic, etc.
A splendid time is guaranteed for all.
I have to start off by saying that I've watched every episode to date of "The Librarians" and enjoyed them immensely. So having the opportunity to read one of their adventures was something I could not pass up.
From 5th Century Ireland to modern-day Paris and then back to the USA, this is a typical Librarians adventure full of magic, mystery, treachery and heroics.
In ancient Ireland, a leprechaun (yes, they exist!) turns traitor to the Brotherhood of the Serpent's Lady Sibella, and rescues a baby from sacrifice, as well as a Pot - with a little assistance from Saint Patrick (Padraig) and Erasmus, the Librarian.
Cut to the Grand Opera House in Paris where the Phantom (a direct descendant? the original?) has retrieved a great masterpiece and threatens to kill a theater full of opera lovers by playing it in his underground lair while fighting off Ezekiel Jones and Jacob Stone; meanwhile Guaradian Eve Baird and Librarian Cassandra Cillian are aboveground, hoping to stave off disaster - just in the nick of time.
Having again saved the day, the Librarians and their Guardian repair to the Library's Annex in Oregon where there's a knocking on the door! (Nobody ever knocks on the door of the Library.)
And thereby begins the main adventure of the book which includes a young, Irish barkeep being haunted by a banshee, the thefts of multiple pots of gold from leprechauns, a changeling, a (possibly ancient) leprechaun and the Librarians' nemesis, the Brotherhood of the Serpent.
Anyone familiar with the television series or the previous books knows what they are in for in this one: action, peril, magic, etc.
A splendid time is guaranteed for all.
November 8, 2020
Actually 4.5 stars
If you're a fan of The Librarians TV series, this book is a must-read. It has the characters down perfectly, and could easily be an episode of the series (if it hadn't been cancelled). In this novel, involving Irish legends, leprechauns, and a mysterious pot of gold, Jenkins gets to show his familiarity with the faerie folk, while Cassandra embraces her previously-unexplored Irish roots. Ezekiel gets to hack and break into places, Jake gets to fight and wax poetic about architecture, and Eve kicks ass while holding it all together. It's the perfect novel for anyone who misses the show. If you aren't familiar with the show (and why aren't you?), you'll likely be very confused, but non-fans aren't the target audience here, and the book is great fanservice.
If you're a fan of The Librarians TV series, this book is a must-read. It has the characters down perfectly, and could easily be an episode of the series (if it hadn't been cancelled). In this novel, involving Irish legends, leprechauns, and a mysterious pot of gold, Jenkins gets to show his familiarity with the faerie folk, while Cassandra embraces her previously-unexplored Irish roots. Ezekiel gets to hack and break into places, Jake gets to fight and wax poetic about architecture, and Eve kicks ass while holding it all together. It's the perfect novel for anyone who misses the show. If you aren't familiar with the show (and why aren't you?), you'll likely be very confused, but non-fans aren't the target audience here, and the book is great fanservice.
April 24, 2021
4.5🌟
I loved the TV show and was excited to read this series when I found out about it. I do think some of the fun gets lost because of the change in medium but overall it was still a very enjoyable read. The personality of each Librarian is captured perfectly. The adventure definitely seems like one we would have seen on the show. I liked all of the twists and turns of the story even though I was able to guess some of the reveals but that didn't take away from my enjoyment. I would recommend this to fans of the show.
I received an eARC from Netgalley and the publisher; All opinions are my own.
I loved the TV show and was excited to read this series when I found out about it. I do think some of the fun gets lost because of the change in medium but overall it was still a very enjoyable read. The personality of each Librarian is captured perfectly. The adventure definitely seems like one we would have seen on the show. I liked all of the twists and turns of the story even though I was able to guess some of the reveals but that didn't take away from my enjoyment. I would recommend this to fans of the show.
I received an eARC from Netgalley and the publisher; All opinions are my own.
January 15, 2019
Of course I loved this book! The Librarian movies and The Librarians series are favorites of mine, so to get to go on extra adventures with all the characters in book form is just awesome. Greg Cox does a phenomenal job of harnessing each character's personalities and quirks on the page, which is a big reason why I enjoy these books so much. And (as far as I can tell, anyway) Cox knows very much what has happened in the show, because there are many references to previous episodes, and I do believe the details are all correct. So yay for that. Now, with the show having been cancelled, I wonder if we'll still be getting more Librarians books. I hope so.
November 22, 2025
cox really has mastered the style of dialogue for this franchise, it's impeccable. this feels like a st patrick's day holiday special, in a way, circling back to plot threads from the first season, and I thought it was very fun. jenkins is an absolute icon. yet again, I lament the lack of flynn (like, I get that you don't want to pay noah wyle to be in so many episodes of the show, but this is the book, bring him back to me!) but I'll survive xD
five stars, tbh
five stars, tbh
March 2, 2024
Okay, so this is a lot of fun, just like the first two books based on the TV series. I'm still yet to watch the TV series, but hopefully will soon.
Like the first two books, the action and adventure is well plotted and told. I also like the historical links and callouts, which add a lot to the story. I can only go on the characters as I see them in the book, and they were still well developed and consistent. They've grown on me so much over the three books, and it's sad that this is the last of the books based on this TV series. I wish there were more.
I don't think you need to have watched the TV series to enjoy the books. I enjoyed them all very much. They are quirky at times, but also have some more serious themes.
In this book: leprechauns, banshees, pots of gold, Phantom of the Opera, and many magic artifacts.
Like the first two books, the action and adventure is well plotted and told. I also like the historical links and callouts, which add a lot to the story. I can only go on the characters as I see them in the book, and they were still well developed and consistent. They've grown on me so much over the three books, and it's sad that this is the last of the books based on this TV series. I wish there were more.
I don't think you need to have watched the TV series to enjoy the books. I enjoyed them all very much. They are quirky at times, but also have some more serious themes.
In this book: leprechauns, banshees, pots of gold, Phantom of the Opera, and many magic artifacts.
October 2, 2019
To be honest, I thought I wouldn't like this because I have no interest in Irish mythology. But this was surprising. The middle was a bit boring but overall, it was good.
October 18, 2019
I love everything about the librarians...the show...movies and books.
Keep em coming
Keep em coming
December 10, 2024
A wonderful showcase of the excellence that was this show, and these characters.
March 1, 2020
The author knows how to hook a reader. We start with a prologue, then we go into modern times. I can hear Ezekiel’s and Stone’s voices. I can see the action in the words. The story is good. I should’ve seen the end coming, but it got me.
I read the book within two days.
I read the book within two days.
November 5, 2018
This could have been an okay thanks episode but as a book sucked. Also unnecessary was the weird tangent of a separate story .
January 2, 2019
Originally posted at www.archeddoorway.com
I’ve been a fan of the Librarian franchise since I first stumbled across Quest for the Spear on TV almost 14 years ago now and the release of the television show only made me love the franchise even more. I was pretty upset when the show was canceled earlier this year so I was pretty excited to receive The Librarians And The Pot Of Gold in the mail earlier this week since it means the franchise is still going despite the cancelation. I’m honestly not that big of a fan of books based on movies or television shows but Greg Cox is the master of the novelization and he has never failed to impress me with one of his books.
The Librarians And The Pot Of Gold by Greg Cox was a fantastic read full of mystery, action, and enough humor to keep me laughing the entire time I was reading it. Greg Cox is a great author and I think he does a fantastic job of capturing the personalities of all the Librarians and the same weird and campy feel of the movies and tv show with this book. Honestly, there were a few times when I was reading where I felt like all I had to do was close my eyes and I would be able to see the story as if the TV show had never ended.
There was a lot I enjoyed while reading The Librarians And The Pot Of Gold, but I think it was the characters and the humor that really stood out to me. The movies and the show were always fun to watch and the previous two books definitely had their moments but I thought this book was the funniest one so far and I felt like I laughed from beginning to end. And while I enjoyed Cassandra, Ezekiel, Stone, and Jenkins in the television show I thought this book did a great job of keeping the core of what made them such compelling and likable characters and really expanding on it in some wonderful ways. I don’t think there is anything that makes me love a book or a series more than finding myself laughing as often as I did with this book.
I enjoyed this book quite a bit and I would not hesitate to recommend it to anyone who is looking for a good laugh or a solid Indiana Jones-style adventure. I will say that while this book stands really well on its own and you probably don’t have to read or watch anything else before picking it up I would recommend starting at the beginning with the movies and then the TV show before reading this book. You can enjoy the story as it is but it will be so much more enjoyable if you get the entire story.
I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
I’ve been a fan of the Librarian franchise since I first stumbled across Quest for the Spear on TV almost 14 years ago now and the release of the television show only made me love the franchise even more. I was pretty upset when the show was canceled earlier this year so I was pretty excited to receive The Librarians And The Pot Of Gold in the mail earlier this week since it means the franchise is still going despite the cancelation. I’m honestly not that big of a fan of books based on movies or television shows but Greg Cox is the master of the novelization and he has never failed to impress me with one of his books.
The Librarians And The Pot Of Gold by Greg Cox was a fantastic read full of mystery, action, and enough humor to keep me laughing the entire time I was reading it. Greg Cox is a great author and I think he does a fantastic job of capturing the personalities of all the Librarians and the same weird and campy feel of the movies and tv show with this book. Honestly, there were a few times when I was reading where I felt like all I had to do was close my eyes and I would be able to see the story as if the TV show had never ended.
There was a lot I enjoyed while reading The Librarians And The Pot Of Gold, but I think it was the characters and the humor that really stood out to me. The movies and the show were always fun to watch and the previous two books definitely had their moments but I thought this book was the funniest one so far and I felt like I laughed from beginning to end. And while I enjoyed Cassandra, Ezekiel, Stone, and Jenkins in the television show I thought this book did a great job of keeping the core of what made them such compelling and likable characters and really expanding on it in some wonderful ways. I don’t think there is anything that makes me love a book or a series more than finding myself laughing as often as I did with this book.
I enjoyed this book quite a bit and I would not hesitate to recommend it to anyone who is looking for a good laugh or a solid Indiana Jones-style adventure. I will say that while this book stands really well on its own and you probably don’t have to read or watch anything else before picking it up I would recommend starting at the beginning with the movies and then the TV show before reading this book. You can enjoy the story as it is but it will be so much more enjoyable if you get the entire story.
I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
September 3, 2022
While not quite as strong as the first two Librarians adventures from Greg Cox, The Librarians and the Pot of Gold was still a fun read with some clever twists and enjoyable escapes.
In keeping with the formula of the show, Cox opens the novel with an adventure that has nothing to do with the primary storyline, giving us the final moments of an encounter with a contemporary Phantom of the Opera. It's a shame the stories weren't flipped, as these chapters are the strongest in the book, complete with a great setting, an expanded fictional mythology, fantastic action scenes, and moments for the characters to shine.
The main story does have its surprises, starting with the arrival of a haunted young woman at the Library doors, but it felt like there were too many elements thrown into the pot (of gold) for it all to work. You've got the destruction of an Irish monument; the discovery of an oddly non-magical tomb; the haunting of a young bartender by a legitimate banshee; and the rise of the Serpent Brotherhood under a new leader. Some great stuff there, but there's just not enough story to do it justice.
It doesn't help that the leprechaun plot, which is intended to tie everything together, is so weak. It's a thin bit of storytelling, using the old clichés as a crutch rather than twisting them in new ways, as a good Librarians tale does. They're just not that interesting, and the pages invested in them would have been better spent on the other aspects of the story. I really liked what Cox did with the banshee, and the way it played into the climax is what kept me reading through to the end, but I felt like the Serpent Brotherhood deserved so much more.
All that said, this is still a Librarians adventure, and with the series having been canceled, it's a fun extension of the Librarians universe. Cox does a stellar job of capturing the character personalities, and manages to walk the fine line between introducing new readers to the world and satisfying long-time fans. Apparently, this was the last book of his contract, but hopefully Tor will keep the series alive, either with Cox or another author.
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In keeping with the formula of the show, Cox opens the novel with an adventure that has nothing to do with the primary storyline, giving us the final moments of an encounter with a contemporary Phantom of the Opera. It's a shame the stories weren't flipped, as these chapters are the strongest in the book, complete with a great setting, an expanded fictional mythology, fantastic action scenes, and moments for the characters to shine.
The main story does have its surprises, starting with the arrival of a haunted young woman at the Library doors, but it felt like there were too many elements thrown into the pot (of gold) for it all to work. You've got the destruction of an Irish monument; the discovery of an oddly non-magical tomb; the haunting of a young bartender by a legitimate banshee; and the rise of the Serpent Brotherhood under a new leader. Some great stuff there, but there's just not enough story to do it justice.
It doesn't help that the leprechaun plot, which is intended to tie everything together, is so weak. It's a thin bit of storytelling, using the old clichés as a crutch rather than twisting them in new ways, as a good Librarians tale does. They're just not that interesting, and the pages invested in them would have been better spent on the other aspects of the story. I really liked what Cox did with the banshee, and the way it played into the climax is what kept me reading through to the end, but I felt like the Serpent Brotherhood deserved so much more.
All that said, this is still a Librarians adventure, and with the series having been canceled, it's a fun extension of the Librarians universe. Cox does a stellar job of capturing the character personalities, and manages to walk the fine line between introducing new readers to the world and satisfying long-time fans. Apparently, this was the last book of his contract, but hopefully Tor will keep the series alive, either with Cox or another author.
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November 24, 2022
Let me start by saying again, as I did for the previous books in the series, that I love The Librarians. I think the show is better than it has any right to be, and a large part of that is due to the great casting. The movies were good as well, but I think the show really took the overall story world to a new level. I'm glad to be able to read these books, though I wish they were a little more clear about where they fit into the series. This one pretty clearly happens after the end of season 3, though beyond that, I can't say for sure. And while the book does attempt to give some basic understanding of the overall setting and backstory of the Library and the Librarians, I think this book is best read by someone who has seen at least the TV show. Knowledge of the movies isn't really necessary for this book.
Now to the story itself. I liked that the Librarians mostly worked together in this book; the way they play off each other is a big part of why the show is so good. I didn't care for the first chunk of the book that dealt with the end of an ongoing case. While that kind of thing is common in an episodic format like this, it seemed to drag on way too long. I just wanted to get onto the main story. Something I noticed more in this book is that the characters aren't coming through all that well. I think the reason I thought they were before was simply because I'd watched the show recently and could apply the recent memories of their personalities to the book. But the further I get from watching the show, the more I realize that, absent of knowledge of the show, the characters are fairly 2-dimensional. Add to that the way that the audiobook narrator tends to make everyone sound like they're almost always scared or unhappy in some way, and it just wasn't a very enjoyable read. In the end, the next time I go back through the Librarians movies and series, I'll probably read through these books again along the way; however, I'll most likely read them myself, instead of listening to the audiobooks. Though the books aren't as good as the show overall, I do think that fans of the show who are sad it's over might enjoy having the extra "episodes" from these books.
Now to the story itself. I liked that the Librarians mostly worked together in this book; the way they play off each other is a big part of why the show is so good. I didn't care for the first chunk of the book that dealt with the end of an ongoing case. While that kind of thing is common in an episodic format like this, it seemed to drag on way too long. I just wanted to get onto the main story. Something I noticed more in this book is that the characters aren't coming through all that well. I think the reason I thought they were before was simply because I'd watched the show recently and could apply the recent memories of their personalities to the book. But the further I get from watching the show, the more I realize that, absent of knowledge of the show, the characters are fairly 2-dimensional. Add to that the way that the audiobook narrator tends to make everyone sound like they're almost always scared or unhappy in some way, and it just wasn't a very enjoyable read. In the end, the next time I go back through the Librarians movies and series, I'll probably read through these books again along the way; however, I'll most likely read them myself, instead of listening to the audiobooks. Though the books aren't as good as the show overall, I do think that fans of the show who are sad it's over might enjoy having the extra "episodes" from these books.
March 25, 2021
I haven’t read the second one yet, but this is for sure the worst one of the three.
I am really disappointed, the first one was really good! It captured the characters so well, and felt like a true Librarians adventure. I don’t know what went wrong here, but it felt like I was slogging upwards through mud the entire time. The characters all felt off, the story was boring, and the entire 42 PAGE CHAPTER about the Phantom of the Opera at the beginning was entirely pointless. 😤 You don’t need to throw me into the middle of their adventure when it has nothing to do with the actual story. I know they’re off doing stuff, I watched the show. 🙄
Truly I fell asleep in the bath, trying to read the last 100 pages, which took me like three days. I just wanted to give up on it, but pushed my way through. All in all it took 12 days to read and that’s a very long time for me.
I found the Irish backstory hard to keep straight, and the two girls DID NOT need to be named Brigid and Bridget. 😑 I know they’re related but come on. I also found a lot of the Irish words difficult, because I don’t know them. I’m 50% Irish but 🤷🏼♀️
I also found it weird that Eve Baird was literally never called by her first name, even though I think that’s usually how it is in the show. I haven’t watched it since it ended a few years ago. But I was in the last 50 pages when I randomly remembered that was her first name, haha.
Like literally nothing about this was good. The way it switched between the character’s POV while still staying in third person kind of confused me. And Cassandra’s newfound obsession with her Irish heritage also felt wrong. The writing and action was super clunky and heavy handed, there was nothing poetic about any of it.
However, I did come away with three favourite quotes:
“A ragged croak escaped his lips as his feet lifted off the floor, leaving him dangling in the air like a condemned man meeting his end upon the gallows.” (page 58)
“His thick neck would have given a hangman pause.” (page 143)
“The unearthly carriage was spooky enough even before you took into account its driver: a headless coachman wielding a human spine as a whip.” (page 311)
I am really disappointed, the first one was really good! It captured the characters so well, and felt like a true Librarians adventure. I don’t know what went wrong here, but it felt like I was slogging upwards through mud the entire time. The characters all felt off, the story was boring, and the entire 42 PAGE CHAPTER about the Phantom of the Opera at the beginning was entirely pointless. 😤 You don’t need to throw me into the middle of their adventure when it has nothing to do with the actual story. I know they’re off doing stuff, I watched the show. 🙄
Truly I fell asleep in the bath, trying to read the last 100 pages, which took me like three days. I just wanted to give up on it, but pushed my way through. All in all it took 12 days to read and that’s a very long time for me.
I found the Irish backstory hard to keep straight, and the two girls DID NOT need to be named Brigid and Bridget. 😑 I know they’re related but come on. I also found a lot of the Irish words difficult, because I don’t know them. I’m 50% Irish but 🤷🏼♀️
I also found it weird that Eve Baird was literally never called by her first name, even though I think that’s usually how it is in the show. I haven’t watched it since it ended a few years ago. But I was in the last 50 pages when I randomly remembered that was her first name, haha.
Like literally nothing about this was good. The way it switched between the character’s POV while still staying in third person kind of confused me. And Cassandra’s newfound obsession with her Irish heritage also felt wrong. The writing and action was super clunky and heavy handed, there was nothing poetic about any of it.
However, I did come away with three favourite quotes:
“A ragged croak escaped his lips as his feet lifted off the floor, leaving him dangling in the air like a condemned man meeting his end upon the gallows.” (page 58)
“His thick neck would have given a hangman pause.” (page 143)
“The unearthly carriage was spooky enough even before you took into account its driver: a headless coachman wielding a human spine as a whip.” (page 311)
March 3, 2022
What an interesting book. I realize that I have the 3rd book in the series, will need to go back and check out the first two. I have since found out that this was a TV series as well, and apparently was really good.
From 5th Century Ireland to modern-day Paris, then back to the USA, this is typical Librarians adventure full of magic, mystery, and heroics.
In ancient Ireland, a leprechaun (Yes, they exist) turns traitor to the Brotherhood of the Serpant's Lady Sibella, and rescues a baby from sacrifice, as well as a Pot--with a little assistance from Saint
Patrick and Erasmus, the Librarian.
Lets go to the Grand Opera House in Paris where the Phantom has retrieved a great masterpiece and threatens to kill a theatre full of opera lovers by playing it in his underground lair while fighting off Ezekiel Jones and Jacob Stone; meanwhile Guardian Eve Baird and Librarian Cassandra Cillian are aboveground, hoping to stave off disaster--just in the nick of time.
Having saved the day yet again, the Librarians and their Guardian repair to the Library's Annex in Oregon.
Then begins the adventure of the book which includes a young Irish barkeep being haunted by a banshee, the thefts of multiple pots of gold from leprechauns, a changeling, the Librarian's nemesis, the Brotherhood of the Serpent.
I've read that anyone that is familiar with either the television series or the previous books in this
series understands what they are in for: action, peril, magic, etc. A great time is guaranteed for all.
Recommend
From 5th Century Ireland to modern-day Paris, then back to the USA, this is typical Librarians adventure full of magic, mystery, and heroics.
In ancient Ireland, a leprechaun (Yes, they exist) turns traitor to the Brotherhood of the Serpant's Lady Sibella, and rescues a baby from sacrifice, as well as a Pot--with a little assistance from Saint
Patrick and Erasmus, the Librarian.
Lets go to the Grand Opera House in Paris where the Phantom has retrieved a great masterpiece and threatens to kill a theatre full of opera lovers by playing it in his underground lair while fighting off Ezekiel Jones and Jacob Stone; meanwhile Guardian Eve Baird and Librarian Cassandra Cillian are aboveground, hoping to stave off disaster--just in the nick of time.
Having saved the day yet again, the Librarians and their Guardian repair to the Library's Annex in Oregon.
Then begins the adventure of the book which includes a young Irish barkeep being haunted by a banshee, the thefts of multiple pots of gold from leprechauns, a changeling, the Librarian's nemesis, the Brotherhood of the Serpent.
I've read that anyone that is familiar with either the television series or the previous books in this
series understands what they are in for: action, peril, magic, etc. A great time is guaranteed for all.
Recommend
July 25, 2019
A novelization of the popular TV show which is an offshoot of ‘The Librarian’ made-for-TV movies with Noah Wyle. The TV show and the books mainly focus on his assistants as they find and gather magical and unusual relics to protect them from misuse by unwary or unscrupulous humans.
This fun adventure is filled with Irish culture and history. I love the first chapter where we get an adventure of a past Librarian and an interesting take on one of Ireland’s legends. But the adventure with the Phantom of the Opera, while very interesting, felt disconnected and a separate story from the rest. Like it was added in. I thought at first this was going to be a compilation of stories instead of complete novel.
Footnote: 1) I remember going to see the Phantom of the Opera at the San Francisco Opera House years ago with a good friend. It was wonderful.
2) If the Librarians are supposed to be a big secret, why do they go all over the world telling people they’re Librarians?
Fave scenes: Cassandra sensing the opera, finding the four leaf clovers, Stone creating a new Irish drink and the clover puzzle.
This fun adventure is filled with Irish culture and history. I love the first chapter where we get an adventure of a past Librarian and an interesting take on one of Ireland’s legends. But the adventure with the Phantom of the Opera, while very interesting, felt disconnected and a separate story from the rest. Like it was added in. I thought at first this was going to be a compilation of stories instead of complete novel.
Footnote: 1) I remember going to see the Phantom of the Opera at the San Francisco Opera House years ago with a good friend. It was wonderful.
2) If the Librarians are supposed to be a big secret, why do they go all over the world telling people they’re Librarians?
Fave scenes: Cassandra sensing the opera, finding the four leaf clovers, Stone creating a new Irish drink and the clover puzzle.
September 22, 2018
This is entertaining, and it does what I expected it to do; it's reasonably faithful to the TV series - which is cheesy, but in a way I mostly enjoy - and tells an enjoyable story in a brisk, old-fashioned pulpy style.
By "old-fashioned" I mean that it's adjective-heavy, and has a tendency to "said bookisms" (people "exposit" and "react" rather than just saying things). Some of the sentences, at least in the pre-publication version I read from Netgalley, are long and meandering, and there are a few glaring anachronisms; most notably, the leprechaun in the fifth century is already wearing traditional 18th-century Irish garb, and playing a fiddle (invented more than a thousand years later). There are signs, too, of the writing being done in a hurry, which hopefully will be fixed before publication.
Don't expect literature. Do expect pretty much what you'd get from an episode of the show.
By "old-fashioned" I mean that it's adjective-heavy, and has a tendency to "said bookisms" (people "exposit" and "react" rather than just saying things). Some of the sentences, at least in the pre-publication version I read from Netgalley, are long and meandering, and there are a few glaring anachronisms; most notably, the leprechaun in the fifth century is already wearing traditional 18th-century Irish garb, and playing a fiddle (invented more than a thousand years later). There are signs, too, of the writing being done in a hurry, which hopefully will be fixed before publication.
Don't expect literature. Do expect pretty much what you'd get from an episode of the show.
November 16, 2022
This is the third book by Greg Cox that is based on the movies and television series "The Librarians." I enjoyed this book the most of the three. The plot seemed tighter and more developed than the prior two books. I loved that some of the history and mythology of Ireland were woven into the tale. This book was action packed as usual with plenty of antics from the librarians and the opponents. This is a good, light read with memorable characters in the librarians, their guardian, and Jenkins. I have started watching the television series, which might be the reason I like this book the best of the three as the characters really came to life in this one for me. Contrary to the usual recommendation of reading the books first, I recommend seeing the movies and watching the television series first to get even more enjoyment out of the books.
August 18, 2025
If you have ever watched the TV show The Librarians, then you kinda know in what direction this novel is going to take you. With the ability to capture each of the character’s mannerisms and unique dialogue structures, the author has successfully been able to bring the characters to life from the pages of this book. Plus, it also successfully captures the structure and feel of the TV show.
Even if you haven’t seen this show, this book is a great story of action, adventure, thrills and mystery. Starting with The Phantom of the Opera mystery, and then shifting to an Irish legend with a mysterious pot of gold, to a woman being terrorized by a banshee, this book really catches your attention and keeps it right up until the very end, plus it is highly entertaining. A definite read, and for me a definite re-read further down the road. Enjoy.
Even if you haven’t seen this show, this book is a great story of action, adventure, thrills and mystery. Starting with The Phantom of the Opera mystery, and then shifting to an Irish legend with a mysterious pot of gold, to a woman being terrorized by a banshee, this book really catches your attention and keeps it right up until the very end, plus it is highly entertaining. A definite read, and for me a definite re-read further down the road. Enjoy.
December 19, 2018
I’ve been watching the movies and TV shows for years and was quite surprised and elated to discover there are books are well. This was a fun little ride through USA, Ireland and the Faerie realm to find a certain pot of gold at the end of a rainbow.
All of our favourite characters are there; Colonel Eve Baird, Jacob Stone, Cassandra Cillian, Ezekiel Jones, and Jenkins, with a brief mention of Flynn Carsen.
I’m not up to date on the TV show so I’m not sure where this book fits into the timeline but I think it takes place after season 3.
Even though the author is a tad heavy handed with the thesauruses, I will seek out the other books. This was an enjoyable romp with our favorite librarians.
ARC provided by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
All of our favourite characters are there; Colonel Eve Baird, Jacob Stone, Cassandra Cillian, Ezekiel Jones, and Jenkins, with a brief mention of Flynn Carsen.
I’m not up to date on the TV show so I’m not sure where this book fits into the timeline but I think it takes place after season 3.
Even though the author is a tad heavy handed with the thesauruses, I will seek out the other books. This was an enjoyable romp with our favorite librarians.
ARC provided by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
September 28, 2018
I received this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Confession time. I have never seen the TV show "The Librarians." So I started this book blind. I'm sure that true fans of the show would find this a nice tie in but this book did not register well with me for some reason. There were too many moving parts for me to keep up. Something about a pot of gold and the Serpent Brotherhood.
This book is appropriate for ages 13 and up for mild violence and language.
I recommend this if you are a fan otherwise you might have a hard time keeping up with the characters and storyline like I did.
Confession time. I have never seen the TV show "The Librarians." So I started this book blind. I'm sure that true fans of the show would find this a nice tie in but this book did not register well with me for some reason. There were too many moving parts for me to keep up. Something about a pot of gold and the Serpent Brotherhood.
This book is appropriate for ages 13 and up for mild violence and language.
I recommend this if you are a fan otherwise you might have a hard time keeping up with the characters and storyline like I did.
July 20, 2019
This is the 3rd book in the Librarians tie-in series, and for me it was the best of them so far. The story was terrific fun, and as usual Cox gets the characterizations just right. You can hear their voices in the dialogue and see them in your head as if it were an episode. My only complaint is the lack of Flynn. He was my favorite thing about the movies, and while I see why he might not be written into the episodes (budgets, time conflicts, whatever) that shouldn't be the case with a novel. So where was he? Still, even with his absence, the book was tons of fun. I just hope there are more to come. I'll keep reading them as long as Cox keeps writing them.
June 22, 2024
Book 3 and the last one in The Librarians Series and yes, I’m sad that it’s over - I really love these books for their lightheartedness, fun and just easy to read adventure stories.
I did love the other 2 slightly more than this one, but it was still a good read and I think that’s just down to The Lost Lamp and The Mother Goose Chase giving me more nostalgic vibes.
This one focused on Irish folklore, with the search for a Pot of Gold - it had leprechauns, a banshee and an ancient sorceress and was packed full of adventure as the Librarians raced to locate it before the bad guys.
I would love some more adventure reading recommendations, what are some of your favourites??
I did love the other 2 slightly more than this one, but it was still a good read and I think that’s just down to The Lost Lamp and The Mother Goose Chase giving me more nostalgic vibes.
This one focused on Irish folklore, with the search for a Pot of Gold - it had leprechauns, a banshee and an ancient sorceress and was packed full of adventure as the Librarians raced to locate it before the bad guys.
I would love some more adventure reading recommendations, what are some of your favourites??
November 27, 2018
Once again, Greg Cox did a fantastic job with this Librarians novel. It captures the spirit of the show and left me wishing that it had been made into an episode. It was entertaining and intriguing beginning to end.
I know the television show has been canceled, but I sincerely hope that Cox will continue to write these novels. They are every bit as good (and arguably better) than the show, and it would be a great way to keep the story alive.
I know the television show has been canceled, but I sincerely hope that Cox will continue to write these novels. They are every bit as good (and arguably better) than the show, and it would be a great way to keep the story alive.
December 14, 2018
Prepare for a very different kind of librarians. For thousands of years, protecting the world from dangerous relics has been the job of the Librarians. This is the first written adventure of this magical team, based on the famous TV series.
The Librarians and the Pot of Gold was a fun, interesting quick read. It was an amusing chance to revisit a very beloved and successful series. This is a nice story for everyone, but especially for fans of the series!
The Librarians and the Pot of Gold was a fun, interesting quick read. It was an amusing chance to revisit a very beloved and successful series. This is a nice story for everyone, but especially for fans of the series!
March 17, 2019
Fun run-up to St. Patrick’s Day starring the (unfortunately cancelled) TV show characters of The Librarians. Love all things Irish? Then you’ll be wanting to pluck a shamrock and bend an ear as author Greg Cox’s latest adventure is read by Therese Plummer - surely she kissed the Blarney Stone for her nimble performance, switching easily between our beloved team’s trademark quirky tones and a silver-tongued leprechaun out to protect more than a pot of gold.
June 9, 2019
This is the third book based on the TV series, The Librarians.
This time, the Librarians are facing off against their old foes, the Serpent Brotherhood. They are in a desperate race to stop the Brotherhood from using Leprechaun's pots of gold from bringing back an ancient sorceress.
This was my favorite of the series. It most closely resembled an actual episode of the television show and captured the characters the best.
This time, the Librarians are facing off against their old foes, the Serpent Brotherhood. They are in a desperate race to stop the Brotherhood from using Leprechaun's pots of gold from bringing back an ancient sorceress.
This was my favorite of the series. It most closely resembled an actual episode of the television show and captured the characters the best.
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