In this extra special episode, hear selections from WNMU Public Radio 90's NEA Big Read series, Voices from the Past, featuring remembrances from local poets, writers, teachers, students, and community members.

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In this episode, Peter White Public Library Development Director Heather Steltenpohl talks about end of year resolutions, Great Expectations, caramel cake, and a Fannie Flagg Christmas.

Heather's book recommendation:

A Redbird Christmas by Fannie Flagg.

In this episode, Youth Services Director Sarah Rehborg talks about her dislike of Fifty Shades of Gray, makes a confession about the Lord of the Rings Trilogy, and gets excited about the Winter Wonderland Walk.

Sarah's audiobook recommendation:

Echo by Pam Munoz Ryan (available on Libby)

In this better-late-than-never episode, Madeline Bitter from the Reference Desk talks about a podcaster she wants to be friends with; Native American Heritage Month reads; and true crime in the Ivy League.

Madeline's audiobook recommendation:

We Keep the Dead Close by Becky Cooper (available on Libby)

In this episode, Maggie Barch from the Circulation Department Talks about Handmaid Hatred, Reading Diversity, and Magical Real Motherhood.

Maggie's book recommendation:

Nightbitch by Rachel Yoder

On this special episode, Amanda Pierce from the Teen Zone and Ben Sargent from the Circulation Department share a charcuterie board and dish about books they hate, movie adaptations they love, and Ben's affinity for Russian writers.

Amanda's book recommendations:  

Ben's book recommendations:

In this episode, Communications Coordinator Jeni Kilpela confesses that she doesn't like the Twilight series, watches YouTube at 2 a.m., and loves Christmas pigs.

Jeni's book recommendation:

The Christmas Pig by J. K Rowling

In this special spooky season episode, Lynette Suckow from the Reference Desk haunts us with Amy Tan, Joe Hill, and books that keep her up at night.

Lynette's book recommendation:

The Death of Jane Lawrence by Caitlin Starling.

The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything by Linda D. Williams and Megan Lloyd.

In this episode, Madeline Bitter from the Reference Desk returns for a three-peat visit to play a game of Word on the Nerd, talk about witch lit, and share her dislike of Ayn Rand.

Madeline's book recommendation:

White Magic by Elissa Washuta.

In this episode, Lilith Muraro from the Reference Desk returns to the guest nerd chair to talk about inspiration, fantasy, dream journals, and rereading great books.

Lilith's book recommendations:

The Lord of the Rings by J. R. R. Tolkien.