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- 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
28 min - 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!
52 min - Episode 46: Amanda and Ben Talk Sloths, Gratitude Movies, and Cheating
Amanda from the Teen Zone and Ben from Tech Services stop by Nerdflix to talk movies, safe cheeses, and books for which we are grateful.
Ben and Amanda and Marty's book recommendations:
- Amanda--The Baby-Sitters Club series by Ann M. Martin
- Ben--My Side of the Mountain by Jean Craighead George
- Marty--Charlotte's Web by E. B. White
1 hr 10 min - Episode 45: Amy Talks Turkey, Dolly, and Moons
Head of Adult Services Amy Salminen stops by to talk about gratitude for turkeys, new books, and Dolly Parton.
Amy's book recommendations:
- Daughter of the Moon Goddess by Sue Lynn Tan
- Heart of the Sun Warrior
21 min - Episode 44: Ben and Amanda Talk Possessed Dolls, Possessed Cheese, and Swedish Cults
Amanda from the Teen Zone and Ben from Tech Services stop by Nerdflix to talk haunted houses, creepy dolls., and a Muppet version of The Silence of the Lambs.
Ben and Amanda and Marty's book recommendations:
- Amanda--The Final Girl Support Group by Grady Hendrix
- Ben--Night Film by Marisha Pesl
- Marty--Krampus the Yule Lord by Brom
1 hr 22 min - Episode 43: Communications Coordinator Andrea Talks Alex Gino and The Carnival of Horrors
In this episode, Communications Coordinator Andrea Marsh and Marty talk about banned books, Alex Gino, and the first annual Carnival of Horrors at PWPL. .
Andrea's book recommendation:
Lady Tan's Circle of Women by Lisa See
35 min - Episode 42: Ben and Amanda Talk About the Worst Movies Ever Made
Amanda from the Teen Zone and Ben from Tech Services stop by the Nerd Central Park to talk about the worst movies ever made.
Ben and Amanda and Marty's book recommendations:
- Amanda--How to Sell a Haunted House by Grady Hendrix
- Ben--Starter Villain by John Scalzi
- Marty--There There by Tommy Orange
1 hr 30 min - Episode 41: Author Nasheena Johnson Talks Once Upon a Time, Project Publish, and "The Golden Journey"
In this episode, YA author Nasheena Johnson discusses Project Publish, writing, and her new book, The Golden Journey.
Nasheena's book recommendation:
- Keeper of the Lost Cities series by Shannon Messenger
12 min - Episode 40: Lynette Talks Mysteries, True Crime, and the Perfect Murder
Assistant Adult Services Department Head Lynette Suckow talks about her love of mysteries, true crime, and the perfect murder.
Lynette's book recommendations:
- The Longmire Defense by Craig Johnson
- Storm Watch by C. J. Box
36 min - Episode 39: Library Director Andrea Ingmire Gets Spooky About Spiders, Banned Books, and Clowns
PWPL Director Andrea Ingmire stops by Nerd-a-palooza to talk about spooky season, Banned Books Week, Alex Gino, and possessed dolls.
Andrea's book recommendation:
How to Sell a Haunted House by Grady Hendrix
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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!