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- Episode 28: Communications Coordinator Andrea Sings the Praises of KISS Kazoo, Concerts on the Step, and
In this episode, Communications Coordinator Andrea Marsh talks about her dream KISS cover band--KISS Kazoo--and Concerts on the Steps and Barbara Kingsolver.
Andrea's book recommendation
Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver
31 min - Episode 27: Amanda Gets Serious About Playing Games, Eating Hot Dogs, and Chaos
In this episode, Amanda from the Teen Zone gets serious discussing hot dog eating contests, GameFest, and Nic Stone.
Amanda's book recommendation:
Chaos Theory by Nic Stone
17 min - Episode 26: Super Patron Douglas Gill Dishes on Movie Reboots and Super Heroes
PWPL super patron Douglas Gill stops by the Nerd Multiplex to dish on movie reboots, move drive-ins, and books to get you thinking.
Douglas' Book Recommendations:
Master Slave Husband Wife: An Epic Journey from Slavery to Freedom by Ilyon Woo
Be Free or Die: The Amazing Story of Robert Smalls' Escape from Slavery to Union Hero by Cate Lineberry
White Lies: The Double Life of Walter F. White and America's Darkest Secret by A. J. Baime
1 hr 3 min - Episode 25: Amy Talks Diving with the Loch Ness Monster, Summer Reads, and Historical Fiction
In this episode, Amy Salminen, Head of PWPL Adult Services, talks about scuba diving in Scotland, the Adult Summer Reading Challenge, and historical fiction.
Amy's book recommendations:
Lady Tan's Circle of Women by Lisa See
The Paris Daughter by Kristin Harmel
14 min - Episode 24: Board of Trustees President Anne Dishes On Summer Vacations, Hope, and Sailing
In this episode, Anne Donohue, President of PWPL's Board of Trustees, dishes on Judy Blume, Two Book Two Communities, and summer vacations.
Anne's book recommendations:
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
Racing Odysseus: A College President Becomes a Freshman Again by Roger H. Martin
Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver
19 min - Episode 23: Melissa from Circulation & Amber from Art Week Dish About Mobiles, Good Scissors, and Greek Mythology
In this episode, the Head of Peter White Public Library's Circulation Department, Melissa Alan, and PWPL Art Week Artist Amber Dohrenwend talk about Alexander Calder, Scissors and Staples, and Melissa's habit of always avoiding questions on the podcast.
Melissa's and Amber's book recommendations:
The Culture Keeper by Olayami Dabls (Amber)
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller (Melissa)
30 min - Episode 22: Communications Coordinator Andrea Dishes on Simon & Garfunkel, Surf Rock, and Reading Glasses
In this episode, Communications Coordinator Andrea Marsh talks Woodstock, summer concerts, and Ramble Tamble love.
Andrea's book recommendation
The Loon Feather by Iola Fuller
31 min - Episode 21: Dax from the Reference Desk Talks Judy Blume, Icelandic Chants, and Poverty
Dax Ritter from the Reference Desk drops by to talk about poetry and Judy Blume, Icelandic chants and cuisine, and poverty.
Dax's book recommendation:
Poverty, By American by Matthew Desmond
18 min - Episode 20: Lynette Digs Up Dirt on Growing, Gardening Books, and Green Thumbs
In this episode, Assistant Adult Services Lynette Suckow unearths information about plants, vegetables, and books about gardening.
Lynette's book recommendations:
Soil by Camille T. Dungy
Tastes Like War by Grace M. Cho
31 min - Episode 19: Andrea Chats About Julia Child, Community Conversations, and Barbara Kingsolver
In this episode, Andrea Ingmire, Director of Peter White Public Library, stops by for a conversation about Julia Child versus Bobby Flay; Community Conversations: Your Mind Matters; and Barbara Kingsolver love.
Andrea's book recommendation:
Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver
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About Library Nerds with Words
From the publisher's feed
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 to pick it up? Measure a “quick trip” to the library in HOURS instead of MINUTES? Is the library website in your smart phone’s Favorites?
If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then you ARE a Library Nerd. Library Nerds with Words is the podcast where you get the word on everything library. The Peter White Library Nerds are in and ready to show you that being a nerd can be cool!