BiblioTech: On Air

What happens when grief, tradition, and belonging collide in broad daylight? In this episode of BiblioTech: On Air, we discuss Midsommar, the 2019 folk horror film directed by Ari Aster. We explore Dani's journey through grief, her troubled relationship with Christian, and the unsettling traditions of a Swedish commune where a midsummer festival takes a horrifying turn.

Watch Midsommar on Kanopy with your BiblioTech library card!

Bexar County residents can register for a free library card at bibliotech.org.

How well do you really know the people around you?In this episode of BiblioTech: On Air, we discuss Creep by Emma van Straaten, exploring its unsettling atmosphere, complicated characters, and the blurred lines between curiosity, obsession, and invasion of privacy.Join us as we unpack the novel's themes, discuss its most uncomfortable moments, and explore what makes this story so disturbing.Bexar County residents can register for a free BiblioTech library card at bibliotech.org.

In this episode of BiblioTech: On Air, we sit down with Nikita Tejwani, the creator of Calyqen, a platform designed to simplify the job search process by helping users find relevant opportunities, tailor their applications, and prepare for interviews.
We get to know Nikita, discuss the inspiration behind Calyqen, and explore how the platform supports job seekers throughout the application process. We also learn about Caly Cares, her community workshop initiative.
Learn more about Calyqen at https://www.calyqen.com/
Bexar County residents can register for a free BiblioTech library card at bibliotech.org.

Who will you be at the end of the world?
In this episode of BiblioTech: On Air, we discuss Exit Party by Emily St. John Mandel, a story that asks what we hold onto, who we become, and how our relationships with others shape us when everything around us is changing.
Exit Party is available on cloudLibrary with your BiblioTech library card. Bexar County residents can register for a free BiblioTech library card at bibliotech.org.

In this episode of BiblioTech: On Air we discuss Muñeca by Cynthia Gómez and dive into its themes of family, identity, memory, and personal history.
You can check out Muñeca on cloudLibrary with your BiblioTech library card.
Bexar County residents can sign up for a free BiblioTech library card at bibliotech.org.

In this episode of BiblioTech: On Air, we’re discussing Taipei Story by R.F. Kuang, exploring its characters, themes, relationships, and the ideas that stuck with us after finishing the book.
Taipei Story is available on cloudLibrary with your BiblioTech library card, along with more works by R.F. Kuang.
Bexar County residents can register for a free BiblioTech library card at bibliotech.org.

In this episode of BiblioTech: On Air, we’re discussing Annihilation by Jeff VanderMeer and diving into the strange world of Area X, its mysteries, and the themes of identity, nature, and transformation.
The Southern Reach series is available on Hoopla with your BiblioTech library card.
Bexar County resident? Register for free at bibliotech.org.

In this episode, we’re diving into the world of Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender, discussing the characters, story, and lasting impact of the beloved series.

Want to explore even more of the Avatar universe? BiblioTech has a plethora of Avatar: The Last Airbender comics, books, and soundtracks available on cloudLibrary and Hoopla.
If you’re a Bexar County resident, register for your free BiblioTech library card at bibliotech.org.

In this episode, we sit down with author Heather Parry to talk about her writing, the inspiration behind Orpheus Builds a Girl, and more about her work as an author. You can read both Orpheus Builds a Girl and Carrion Crow on cloudLibrary with your BiblioTech library card.

We’re talking Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey in our latest podcast episode, from its massive scale to how it brings Homer’s legendary journey to the big screen.

After listening, go back to the story that started it all. Read Homer’s classic epic The Odyssey on cloudLibrary and Hoopla with your BiblioTech library card, and explore the many literary adaptations and retellings inspired by the original.