Oprah Daily

Private librarian? Yes, it’s a dream job. And now, Oprah-approved… If you’ve ever wondered about how incredible home libraries are created, this piece by Elena Nicolau at Oprah Daily explores how I curate dream libraries for homes around the country. I enjoy the curiosity and enthusiasm Elena puts into her writing, and I have for decades appreciated the platform Oprah’s brand provides for books, writers, and reading. What good company to be in!

Christy Smirl Designs Private Libraries for the Stars. A private librarian, Smirl has been creating custom book collections for big-name clients since she started her company in 2016. So big, that she can't actually share their identities—she can only give us teasers on what she curates for them. There was the retired NFL player with a sleek sports library. The professional chef who wanted her cookbooks to live alongside her kitchen, and the L.A. couple who erected a wall of floor-to-ceiling books for their 12-year-old daughter.

Click here to read the full article over at Oprah Daily.