Book Chat at North Shore Library

Black Voices in Literature (2022) | Episode 47

Librarians Hannah and Melody share six black voices recommendations, covering a deadly love triangle, an eye-opening account of the Tulsa Race Massacre, a sampler platter of short stories in a New York City blackout, and more.

BOOKS WE TALKED ABOUT:

Jazz by Toni Morrison.

Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler.

Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi.

Black Birds in the Sky by Brandy Colbert.

Blackout by Dhonielle Clayton.

When No One is Watching by Alyssa Cole.

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Looking to expand your reading repertoire with some romance, whether that be just a hint of romance or more? Librarians Melody, Hannah, and Maren share seven recommendations: a story about a soccer star who finds herself juggling her sport, her father’s expectations, and a new romance; a man hoping to rekindle a romance with the “one who got away”; a human who finds herself navigating the dangers of a land occupied by fairies while navigating new feelings for an immortal fairy; an ex-couple, who find themselves working together 13 years later, must navigate their rekindled feelings; and more!

BOOKS WE TALKED ABOUT:

People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry.

Furia by Yamile Saied Méndez.

A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas.

Six Crimson Cranes by Elizabeth Lim.

A Lot Like Adiós by Alexis Daria.

Instructions for Dancing by Nicola Yoon.

Isn’t it Bromantic? by Lyssa Kay Adams.

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Librarians Melody, Hannah, and guest Bernie recommend nine great science fiction stories to start the new year, covering space samurai adventures, the exploration of the anomalous Area X, and the tragedy of a beloved space western TV series’ cancellation.

BOOKS WE TALKED ABOUT:

The Ones We’re Meant to Find by Joan He.

Space Case by Stuart Gibbs.

Authority by Jeff Vandermeer.

The Illuminae by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff.

Cleo Porter and the Body Electric by Jake Burt.

Samurai 8: The tale of Hachimaru by Masashi Kishimoto.

Firefly (TV series).

Dune (2021 film).

Bonds of Brass by Emily Skrutskie.

BOOK TALK WITH ZHANNA SLOR:

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Hannah, Melody, and Dale share their favorite books of the year and who you can give them to!

BOOKS WE TALKED ABOUT:

"The History of Bones" by John Lurie.

"Lightning Strike" by William Kent Kruger.

"Firekeeper’s Daughter" by Angeline Boulley.

"At the End of the World, Turn Left" by Zhanna Slor.

"XOXO" by Axie Oh.

"Project Hail Mary" by Andy Weir.

"Rise to the Sun" by Leah Johnson.

"On Animals" by Susan Orlean.

BOOK TALK WITH ZHANNA SLOR:

https://www.mcfls.org/northshorelibrary/aprograms.html.

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Melody, Alyssa, and Hannah share their favorite retold classics, covering modern Jane Austen retellings, Hamlet retold on TikTok, and mixing fairy tales with science fiction.

BOOKS WE TALKED ABOUT:

If I’m Being Honest by Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka.

Ham Fam Shenanigans by @princessgumby on TikTok.

Cinder by Marissa Meyer.

Pride by Ibi Zoboi.

The Lizzie Bennet Diaries series on YouTube.

Where the Rhythm Takes You by Sarah Dass.

Meg and Jo by Virginia Kantra.

Pemberley Digital channel on YouTube.

I Killed Zoe Spanos by Kit Frick.

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Librarians Alyssa, Hannah, and Melody chat about their favorite spooky reads of the season, from not-so-scary children’s books to haunt-your-dreams gory horror. We talk about some or our favorite titles from this year and a few standby classics. If you dare, stick around to the end to hear about our favorite Halloween traditions and movies.

Books We Talked About:

Annihilation by Jeff VanderMeer

Revival: A Rural Noir (series) by Tim Seeley, Mike Norton, Mark Englert

Northern Spy by Flynn Berry

The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones

Uzumaki by Junji Ito

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling

The Electric State by Simon Stålenhag

Movies We Talked About:

Clue

Hocus Pocus

Knives Out

Beetlejuice

Attend our family-friendly Spooky Movie Night at the library Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. on October 6, 20, & 27! https://www.mcfls.org/northshorelibrary/aprograms.html

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This month librarians Melody, Alyssa, and Hannah discuss Laurie Halse Anderson’s “Speak” in preparation for her author talk with North Shore Library on September 30, 2021! We talk about sexual assault, trauma, and friendship in this special in-depth book discussion-style episode.

Books We Talked About

Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson

Shout by Laurie Halse Anderson

Attend Laurie Halse Anderson’s virtual Author Talk on Thursday, September 30 at 7:00 p.m. Link to join Zoom event is available at: https://www.mcfls.org/northshorelibrary/aprograms.html

Participate in our book discussion on Thursday, September 23 at 5:00 p.m. Link to join Zoom event is available at: https://www.mcfls.org/northshorelibrary/aprograms.html

Sexual Assault Resources:

National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673

https://www.rainn.org/

https://www.nsvrc.org/

https://city.milwaukee.gov/Health/Services-and-Programs/staysafe/directory

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Melody, Erin, and Mary talk about their favorite Young Adult reads and why they’re meant for adults too. The librarians share 8 great recommendations ranging from epic history to fluffy romance to gritty fantasy to dystopia gone wrong.

Recommended Reads:

Luck of the Titanic by Stacey Lee

The Conqueror’s Saga (And I Darken) series by Kiersten White

When Dimple Met Rishi by Sandhya Menon

What If It’s Us by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera

Shadow and Bone, Six of Crows, and King of Scars series by Leigh Bardugo

Empirium series by Claire Legrand

Arc of Scythe series by Neal Shusterman

His Dark Materials series by Philip Pullman

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Have you ever changed your mind about a book? Original Book Chat hosts, Sam and Barbara, join Melody to talk about reads they've changed their minds about. From self-help to vampire romance, we've all had a change of heart about some books we've read in the past.

Titles We Talked About:

Girl, Wash Your Face by Rachel Hollis

Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg

Make your bed by Admiral William H. McRaven

Birth Strike by Jenny Brown

Super Sad True Love Story by Gary Shteyngart

Twilight by Stephenie Meyer

Catch and Kill by Ronan Farrow

Chaos by Tom O'Neill

Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens

Check out Long Overdue: https://anchor.fm/long-overdue-franklin-wi

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Melody, Maren, and Heather chat about historical fiction books and what life might've looked like as Ernest Hemingway's third wife.

Books We Talked About:

The Sun Down Motel by Simone St. James

Love and Ruin by Paula McLain

Book Clubs:

Summer Book Club: Long Bright River by Liz Moore on June 23 at 7:00 p.m.

History Book Club: The Monk of Mokha by Dave Eggers on July 14 at 1:00 p.m. Registration Required.

Bridgerton Book Club: Because of Miss Bridgerton by Julia Quinn on July 21 at 2:00 p.m.