One of the most important roles librarians serve is strengthening and supporting information literacy. Included in that, especially in our current moment, is broadening and deepening our understanding of Artificial Intelligence. Tune in for an overview from one of our librarians, including recommendations for how to interpret and handle instances of misinformation and even alternatives when it comes to how you search and seek knowledge out there on the internet wilderness.

You can also dive in to some further readings, below: 

Emma and Jeff are chatting with authors Jamie Pacton and Rebecca Podos, looking ahead to the next installment in the Homegrown Magic series: a cozy, queer adult romantic fantasy series, with Homeward for a Spell due out in mid August! The series blends wholesome cottagecore vibes with rich worldbuilding and high-stakes family drama! Plus, we talk a lot about The Fast & The Furious, D&D, Ren Faires, and more! 

Gabriella Gamez is a Mexican American author living in South Texas. She writes about incredibly messy, well-meaning women trying their best and accidentally falling in love. Her latest, 'Second First Dates,' is out at the end of July! And Gabby has a history with our cohost Emma, so we start off with a charming bit of anecdotes that led to their friendship! 

A sweeping novel of one Kentucky family’s rise and fall throughout the 1980s—a tragicomic tour de force about love and marriage, parents and children, and the perils of mixing family with business, from the acclaimed author of The Animators  https://kaylaraewhitaker.com/returns-and-exchanges/ 

We'll tell you ALL about the best week of the year, and how to celebrate it properly :) 

Erin Cambron, co-owner/manager of LOVE & OTHER BOOKS, joins us to talk about her store as it nears its two year anniversary. Cambron talks to us about curating a charming, cozy vibe, and a culture, too, as a combination of romance novels and children's books, but also serving as an events space, particularly for book clubs and storytimes. 

April 25 is Indie Bookstore Day, so that's an excellent time to visit the store (if you haven't already). But ALSO, Erin talks to us about bigger plans down the line, looking ahead to the Banned Together Book Fest on October 10. https://bannedtogetherbookfest.com/ 

Jason Klamm is a Detroit-based author, actor, voice actor, podcast host, director, and author of two published books of nonfiction, including We're Not Worthy: ...How 90's Sketch Comedy TV Changed The Face of Comedy, and his latest, Ferris Bueller You're My Hero: The Story of the World's Most Famous Day Off. 

We talk about Klamm's passion for comedy, writing, and more, along with his experience researching and interviewing for Ferris Bueller..., including interviews with much of the cast (Matthew Broderick, Alan Ruck), and crew! 

Klamm's new book comes out on June 16, and there's a launch party planned at the Berkley Public Library on June 12! 

https://jasonklamm.com/

Michigan's own Josh Malerman, author of Incidents Around the House and Bird Box, joins us to talk about a particular film (which also has deep Michigan roots), 1981's The Evil Dead. Josh wrote and published his first work of nonfiction late last year, Watching Evil Dead: Unearthing The Radiant Artist Within; we're discussing that book AND the upcoming adaptation of last year's smash hit Incidents Around the House. 

We're back with new podcast episodes! This week, we're chatting with local author LISA PEERS about her latest romance novel, Motor City Love Song! 

https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/771481/motor-city-love-song-by-lisa-peers/ 

No one knows why the queen of indie rock vanished from the Detroit scene twenty years ago. Now, her ex-girlfriend is determined to track her down—and what she uncovers will change everything.

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