Library Nerds with Words

By Martin Achatz

Do you finish reading a book and then flip back to the first page to start reading it again? Get so excited when the library book you’ve been waiting for comes in that you skip out of school or work t... more

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The podcast currently has 196 episodes available.

Library Nerds with Words episodes:

January 20, 2025 Episode 2: Andrea Talks Armpits, Changes, and Clothes
In this episode, Communications Coordinator Andrea Marsh talks about changing clothes, changing the podcast (a little), and changing books.
Andrea's book recommendations:
Happy-Go-Lucky by David Sedaris
The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese
Clarity & Connection by Yung Pueblo
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36min
January 13, 2025 Episode 1: Amanda Talks Write On, Prom Dresses, and Ghosts
In this first episode of Season 5, Amanda Pierce from the Teen Zone talks about Pepe the Shrimp, teen programs, and new teen books.
Amanda's book recommendations:
After Life by Gayle Forman
Ruin Road by Lamar Giles
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28min
December 23, 2024 Episode 52: Ben and Amanda Talk Ho-Ho-Holiday Movies
In this episode, Amanda from the Teen Zone, Ben from Tech Services, and Marty discuss some holiday movies to watch or avoid, with a little Muppet discussion on the side.
Amanda, Ben, Andrea, and Marty's book recommendations:
Women and Children First by Alina Grabowski (Amanda)
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens (Ben)
Skipping Christmas by John Grisham (Andrea)
Happy-Go-Lucky by David Sedaris (Marty)
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1h 20min
December 16, 2024 Episode 51: Steph from Tech Services Taste Tests Some Chips for the Holidays
In this episode, Head of Tech Services Stephanie Garn talks yak penis, lobster potato chips, and the end of the world.
Steph's Book Recommendation:
Wool by Hugh Howey
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36min
December 09, 2024 Episode 50: Lynette Talks Gerbils, Points of View, and Longmire
In this episode, Assistant Head of Adult Services Lynette Suckow discusses Frankenstein, book re-imaginings, and ski jumping.
Lynette's Book Recommendations:
The Ski Jumpers by Peter Geye
Tooth and Claw: A Longmire Story by Craig Johnson
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33min
December 02, 2024 Episode 49: Ann Talks Rabid Bears, Poetry, and Louise Erdrich
In this episode, PWPL Administrative Assistant Ann Richmond Garrett talks Robert Frost, Poetry Idols, and Louise Erdrich.
Ann's Book Recommendation:
The Mighty Red by Louise Erdrich
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57min
November 25, 2024Episode 48: Amanda, Ben, & Marty Talk Grateful Movie Performances
In this episode, Amanda from the Teen Zone, Ben from Tech Services, and Marty talk about film performances for which they are grateful, and Muppets, of course!
Amanda, Ben, & Marty's Book Recommendations:
What's Nest: A Backstage Pass to the "West Wing," Its Cast and Crew, and Its Enduring Legacy of Service by Melissa Fitzgerald, Mary McCormack, et al.

I Was a Teenage Slasher by Stephen Graham Jones

Modern Poetry by Diane Seuss
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1h 5min
November 18, 2024 Episode 47: Circulation Head Melissa Talks Food and Ducks
In this episode, Head of Circulation Melissa gets down and nerdy about Food for Fines, dinner menus, and ducks.
Melissa's Book Recommendation:
If You Can't Take the Heat by Geraldine DeRuiter
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23min
November 11, 2024 Episode 46: Amanda Talks Merry Movie Mayhem and Pepe
In this episode, Amanda from the Teen Zone joins Marty to talk about Muppets and Merry Movie Mayhem.
Amanda's book recommendation:
Inkflower by Suzy Zail
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33min
November 04, 2024 Episode 45: Andrea Gets Big and Hairy with Poetry
Communications Coordinator Andrea Marsh talks with Marty about his upcoming reading at PWPL of his new poetry collection A Bigfoot Bestiary and Other Wonders.
Andrea's Viewing Recommendation:
Summer 2024 Paris Olympics streaming on Peacock.
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24min

FAQs about Library Nerds with Words:

How many episodes does Library Nerds with Words have?

The podcast currently has 196 episodes available.