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- Episode 26: Communications Coordinator Andrea Talks NEA Big Read
In this episode, PWPL Communications Coordinator Andrea Marsh talks LARPing, NEA Big Read, and British sexy.
Andrea's book recommendations:
- The Women by Kristin Hannah
- Happy Place by Emily Henry
42 min - Episode 25: Library Director Andrea & a Puzzling Conversation
PWPL Library Director Andrea Ingmire talks wine marathons, Puzzle Mania, and mysteries.
Andrea's Book Recommendations:
- The Tainted Cup by Robert Jackson Bennett
- The River We Remember by William Kent Krueger
25 min - Episode 24: Lilith and Cat Share Some Pride
In this special Pride Month episode, Local History Coordinator Cat Shattuck and Lilith Muraro from the Reference Desk talk queer books and movies and TV shows.
Cat & Lilith's recommendations:
- The Lesbiana's Guide to Catholic School by Sonora Reyes (Cat)
- The Mermaid, the Witch, and the Sea by Maggie Tokuda-Hall (Cat)
- The Diviners series by Libba Bray (Cat)
- Light from Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki (Lilith)
- The Locked Tomb series by Tamsyn Muir (Lilith)
50 min - Episode 23: Sarah Talks Summer Reading and Bubbles
In this episode, Sarah Rehborg, head of PWPL Youth Services, talks summer reading, Willy Wonka irresponsibility, and Bubble Bubble Splash.
Sarah's book recommendation:
The Lost Library by Rebecca Stead and Wendy Mass
16 min - Episode 22: Heather Talks Tea Parties, Bonnie Jo Campbell, and Friends
In this episode, Peter White Public Library Development Director Heather Steltenpohl talks close encounters with authors, including Bonnie Jo Campbell this summer at PWPL.
Heather's Book Recommendation:
Only If You're Lucky by Stacy Willingham
13 min - Episode 21: Thayer Talks Stephen King, Noir Fiction, and His New Book
In this episode, Thayer Yates from the Reference Desk talks King versus Gaiman, noir fiction, and his new novel Glasspier.
Thayer's book recommendation:
House of Leaves by Mark Z. Danielewski
23 min - Episode 20: Lynette Gets Serious About Art & Artists
In this episode, Adult Services Assistant Department Head talks of her love for Leonardo (da Vinci no DiCaprio) and Vinnie van Gogh.
Lynette's Book Recommendation:
James by Percival Everett
30 min - Episode 19: Communications Coordinator Andrea Concerts, Gold Medals, and Rollerblading
In this episode, Communications Coordinator Andrea Marsh talks about the PWPL summer Concert of the Steps series, her love of the Backstreet Boys, and Gold Medals.
Andrea's book recommendation:
Gold from Iron by Nick Baumgartner
37 min - Episode 18: Outgoing PWPL Board President Anne Donohue Gets Nostalgic
In this episode, Anne Donohue, Outgoing President of PWPL's Board of Trustees, talks about her time at the library and her hopes for the future.
Anne's book recommendation:
Warrior Girl Unearthed by Angeline Boulley
26 min - Episode 17: "Field of Dreams" and Its Greatness
In this episode, Amanda from the Teen Zone and Ben from Tech Services go the distance, talking about some of the greatest sports movies of all time. If you record it, they will listen.
Amanda, Ben, and Marty's Book Recommendations:
- Iron War: Dave Scott, Mark Allen, and the Greatest Race Ever Run by Matt Fitzgerald (Ben's recommendation)
- Godly Heathens by H. E. Edgmon (Amanda's recommendation)
- Tom Lake by Ann Patchett (Marty's recommendation)
1 hr 43 min
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!