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 206 episodes available.

Library Nerds with Words episodes:

January 29, 2024 Episode 5: Amanda Talks Fashion and Prom Dresses and 1980s Hair
In this episode, Amanda from the Teen Zone stops by to talk about fashion, style, big hair, and the PWPL Prom Dress Swap.
Amanda's book recommendations:
Hoops by Matt Tavares

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18min
January 29, 2024 Episode 4: Communications Coordinator Andrea Talks Fashion Over Function, Websites, and Food
In this episode, Communications Coordinator Andrea Marsh talks about the PWPL new Website, Teleporting, and Food, among other things.
Andrea's book recommendation:
Tom Lake by Ann Patchett

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27min
January 15, 2024 Episode 3: Poet Nerd Gala Talks Write On!
In this episode, PWPL Marquette Poets Circle member Gala Mahlerbe talks new kittens, Ross Gay, and Write On!
Gala's Book Recommendation:
Inciting Joy: Essays by Ross Gay
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18min
January 08, 2024 Episode 2: Time Traveling with Andrea Ingmire
This week's episode is a special Time Travel edition. Marty hops into the Library Nerds with Words DeLorean with PWPL Director Andrea Ingmire to revisit the second episode of the very first season of the podcast. Get ready to see how the times have changed!
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23min
January 01, 2024 Episode 1: Local History Coordinator Cat Talks Danny DeVito, Murderbots, and Dev Patel
In this episode, Local History Coordinator Cat Shattuck talks bad casting decisions, Murderbots, and Dev Patel.
Cat's Book Recommendation:
The Bell in the Fog by Lev A. C. Rosen
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32min
December 25, 2023Episode 51: Lynette Chats About the "S" Word
Assistant Adult Services Department Head Lynette Suckow talks polar plunges, snow books, and book displays.

Lynette's book recommendations:
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride

Smilla's Sense of Snow by Peter Hoeg
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30min
December 18, 2023Episode 50: Amanda and Ben Talk Holiday Movies and Mariah Carey
Amanda from the Teen Zone and Ben from Tech Services stop by for out third annual Holiday Movie roundtable, with maybe some Mariah Carey bashing.
Ben and Amanda and Marty's book recommendations:
Amanda--Brooms by Jasmine Walls

Ben--Network Effect by Martha Wells

Marty--My Friend Dahmer by Derk Backderf
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1h 35min
December 11, 2023 Episode 49: Circulation Head Melissa Gets on Board the Polar Express
In this episode, the Head of Peter White Public Library's Circulation Department, Melissa Alan talks about riding the Polar Express, drinking hot chocolate, and loving Jimmy Stewart.
Melissa's book recommendation:
All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr
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20min
December 04, 2023 Episode 48: Amanda Talks Merry Movie Mayhem
In this episode, Amanda from the Teen Zone stops by to talk about the showdown between Elf and The Muppet Christmas Carol.
Marty and Amanda's book recommendations:
The Polar Express by Chris Van Allburg
A Christmas Memory by Truman Capote

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28min
November 27, 2023 Episode 47: Would You Rather Highlights
This week's episode is a special gratitude edition of the podcast. It features some of my favorite "Would You Rather?" moments with some of my favorite library nerds from the past year
Come back next week for some Merry Movie Mayhem!
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52min

FAQs about Library Nerds with Words:

How many episodes does Library Nerds with Words have?

The podcast currently has 206 episodes available.