In this episode, Amanda from the Teen Zone talks about all the goings on in the Teen Zone--Middle Earth mapmaking, costume swaps, cooking classes, and the Carnival of Horrors.  

Amanda's book recommendations:

The Honeys by Ryan La Salla

You're Not Supposed to Die Tonight by Kalynn Bayron

In this episode, Cat Shattuck from the Reference Desk visits Nerd Central to talk movie adaptations, Paprika versus Inceeption, and author Emily Tesh.

Cat's Book Recommendation:

Some Desperate Glory by Emily Tesh

In this episode, Communications Coordinator Andrea Marsh talks poets and poetry, writes poetry, and solves a mystery with Scooby-doo.

Andrea's book recommendations:

Running with Sherman: The Donkey with the Heart of a Hero by Christopher McDougall

Scooby-doo! and You: The Case of the Haunted Hound by Vicki Erwin

Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver

In his final visit to the podcast, Dax from the Reference Desk talks about funereal rituals, German barbarians, and Umberto Eco.

Dax's book recommendations:

Everyday Life of the Barbarians: Goths, Franks, and Vandals by Malcolm Todd

My Traitor's Heart by Rain Malan

In this episode, Stephanie, Head of Tech Services, dishes up a feast of Pringles and genres, from the scorchin' hot to the mysteriously bad.

Stephanie's book recommendation:

Cackle by Rachel Harrison

In this episode, Andrea Ingmire, Director of Peter White Public Library, dishes up summertime fun, Middle Earth Madness, and fantasy/sci-fi reads.  

Andrea's book recommendations:

Working for Bigfoot by Jim Butcher

Storm Front: The Dresden Files, Book 1 by Jim Butcher

Full Moon: The Dresden Files, Book 2 by Jim Butcher

The Name of the Wind: Kingkiller Chronicle, Book 1 by Patrick Rothfuss

In this episode, Assistant Adult Services Lynette Suckow tames the subject of tarantulas, pet care, and all things great and small.

Lynette's recommendations:

James Herriot's Animal Stories by James Herriot

All Creatures Great & Small (TV series--2010 & 2020, DVD)

The Incredible Dr. Pol (DVD)

Amanda from the Teen Zone and Ben from Tech Services stop by the Nerd Multiplex to talk about classic movies Amanda hasn't seen before, Quentin Tarantino and the Muppets, and selling haunted houses.  

Ben and Amanda and Marty's book recommendations:

In this episode, Communications Coordinator Andrea Marsh talks about her dream KISS cover band--KISS Kazoo--and Concerts on the Steps and Barbara Kingsolver.

Andrea's book recommendation

Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver

In this episode, Amanda from the Teen Zone gets serious discussing hot dog eating contests, GameFest, and Nic Stone.  

Amanda's book recommendation:

Chaos Theory by Nic Stone