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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

In this episode, Peter White Public Library Development Director Heather Steltenpohl serves up a major helping of gratitude for PWPL donors, volunteers, and supporters, with a side of Peter White Punch.

Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld

In this episode, Amanda Blumer, Treasurer of the U.P. Poet Laureate Foundation, dishes up Pulitzer Prizes, all things poetry, and dystopian literature.

Amanda's book recommendations:

Wool by Hugh Howey