This week on The Book Drop we talk about our favorite reads of the year (so far), ask ourselves what is the Midwest and share our favorite books by midwestern authors for our latest OPL Reading Challenge episode.

Check out the OPL events calendar for these upcoming events:

• Virtual Book Bash | Thursday, August 11th, 7-8:30pm
• Find your local librarians outside the library at the following events
  • Maha  Festival | Friday, July 29th  & 30th
  • Benson Days parade | Saturday, July 30th, 10am
  • Benson First Friday | Friday, August 5th
  • Out & About Storytime at the Gene Leahy Mall | August 9th, 10:30-11am
  • Library Night at with the Omaha Storm Chasers | August 3rd & 7th

All the books, movies, TV shows and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here. --  https://bit.ly/TBDep94