Not Your Mother's Library

In this mini-episode, Leah talks about how she is staying creative at home. No specific books were mentioned, but you can browse CountyCat, Hoopla, and OverDrive for books that can help you get started with a new skill!

Check out books, movies, and other materials through the Milwaukee county library system:

countycat.mcfls.org

www.hoopladigital.com

wplc.overdrive.com

oakcreeklibrary.org

A new month means a new format for Rachel's mini-episodes. Tune in for genre highlights! Listen to learn about high fantasy and get plenty of recommendations.

Here's everything we talked about in the episode:

Books mentioned:

"The Sword of Truth" series by Terry Goodkind. "The Witcher" series by Andrzej Sapkowski. The "Xena: Warrior Princess" comic series by various authors.

TV shows mentioned:

The Legend of the Seeker, ABC

Merlin, BBC One

The Witcher, Netflix

Xena: Warrior Princess, NBCUniversal

Hercules: The Legendary Journeys, NBCUniversal

The Witcher video game franchise, including:

The Witcher

The Witcher: Assassins of Kings

The Witcher: Wild Hunt

Check out OCPL's adult fiction booklists: https://oakcreeklibrary.org/adult-booklists

Check out books, movies, and other materials through the Milwaukee County Federated Library System:

countycat.mcfls.org

www.hoopladigital.com

wplc.overdrive.com

oakcreeklibrary.org

In this mini-episode, Leah discusses one of her favorite authors: Shelly Laurenston, AKA G.A. Aiken!

Here's everything we talked about in the episode:

Shelly Laurenston titles mentioned:

The "Call of Crows" series including "The Unleashing" with prequel "The Gathering. The "Shifter" series including "Magnus Pack," "Pride," "Long Island Coven," and "Honey Badger Chronicles."

G.A. Aiken titles:

The "Dragon Kin" series and the "Scarred Earth Saga" series including "Blacksmith Queen" and "The Princess Knight."

Visit the author's website: https://shellylaurenston.com

Check out books, movies, and other materials through the Milwaukee county library system:

countycat.mcfls.org

www.hoopladigital.com

wplc.overdrive.com

oakcreeklibrary.org

To celebrate the holiday, Rachel and Leah share their own moms' favorite books.

Check out what we talked about:

Books mentioned:

The “Chief Inspector Armand Gamache” series by Louise Penny. Novels, short stories, and plays featuring the character 'Hercule Poirot' created by Agatha Christie. The “Phryne Fisher” series by Kerry Greenwood, the “Inspector Morse” series by Colin Dexter, and “Pilgrim at Tinker Creek” by Annie Dillard.

"Death Qualified" by Kate Wilhelm and the "Maisie Dobbs Mystery" series by Jacqueline Winspear. Short stories featuring the character 'Sherlock Holmes' created by Arthur Conan Doyle. The "Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes" series by Laurie R. King, "Micro" by Michael Crichton, and "Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet" by Jamie Ford.

TV shows and movies mentioned:

Agatha Christie's Poirot, ITV

Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries, ABC

Endeavor, ITV / STV / UTV

Check out books, movies, and other materials through the Milwaukee County Federated Library System:

countycat.mcfls.org

hoopladigital.com

wplc.overdrive.com

oakcreeklibrary.org

Rachel recommends a select few webtoons.

Here's everything we talked about in the episode:

"The Devil is a Handsome Man" by Hellothisisangle. "Shiloh" by Kit Trace and Kate Flynn. "Lore Olympus" by Rachel Smythe. "House of Stars" by saltacuentos and Lion Illustration. "Purple Hyacinth" by Ephemerys and Sophism. "Spirit Fingers" by han kyoung chal. "Varsity Noir" by Kate Glasheen.

To use Webtoon on your PC or laptop, visit: https://www.webtoons.com/en

To download the app on your mobile device, search for 'Webtoon' in the app store.

Check out books, movies, and other materials through the Milwaukee County Federated Library System:

countycat.mcfls.org

www.hoopladigital.com

wplc.overdrive.com

oakcreeklibrary.org

Leah talks about some of her favorite TV shows at the moment! Perfect for binge-watching options.

Here's everything we talked about in the episode:

Doctor Who, BBC

Schitt's Creek, CBC / POP TV

Naked and Afraid, Discovery

90 Day Fiance, TLC

Check out books, movies, and other materials through the Milwaukee county library system:

countycat.mcfls.org

www.hoopladigital.com

wplc.overdrive.com

oakcreeklibrary.org

Rachel decides to recommend a book, for once.

Here's everything we talked about in the episode:

"Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell and the 2012 movie "Cloud Atlas" with readalikes "Ghostwritten," "number9dream," "Cloud Atlas," "The Bone Cocks," and "From Me Flows What You Call Time" by David Mitchell.

To use the NoveList database, visit: https://countycat.mcfls.org

Check out books, movies, and other materials through the Milwaukee County Federated Library System:

countycat.mcfls.org

www.hoopladigital.com

wplc.overdrive.com

oakcreeklibrary.org

Leah's back for another (sort of) mini-episode, this time talking about Friends!

Here's everything we talked about in the episode:

Wisconsin Chicken Chat: https://www.facebook.com/groups/175564849917217/

Episodes:

Season 5, Episode 16 - "The One with the Cop"

Season 6, Episode 17 - "The One with Unagi"

Season 3, Episode 21 - "The One with the Chick and the Duck"

Season 10, Episode 3 - "The One with Ross's Tan"

Season 10, Episode 2 - "The One Where Ross is Fine"

Check out books, movies, and other materials through the Milwaukee county library system:

countycat.mcfls.org

www.hoopladigital.com

wplc.overdrive.com

oakcreeklibrary.org

Rachel changes up the format, creating a top-3 list of various media items available in multiple formats.

Here's everything we talked about in the episode:

Number 1: Marvel

Netflix's Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, Iron Fist, The Defenders, and The Punisher.

Number 2: Good Omens

"Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch" by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman.

Good Omens, Amazon Prime

Stardust (2007), Director Matthew Vaughn

Coraline (2009), Director Henry Selick

American Gods, Starz

The "Discworld" series by Terry Pratchett and "The Long Earth" series by Terry Pratchett and Stephen Baxter.

Number 3: Everybody's Gone to the Rapture

The video games "Everybody's Gone to the Rapture" and "Dear Esther" as well as their original soundtracks composed by Jessica Curry.

To self-register for a virtual library card, visit: https://countycat.mcfls.org/selfreg

Check out books, movies, and other materials through the Milwaukee County Federated Library System:

countycat.mcfls.org

www.hoopladigital.com

wplc.overdrive.com

oakcreeklibrary.org

Leah talks about her favorite books about dogs, but be warned—they all are set around 9/11.

Here's everything mentioned in the episode:

"Thunder Dog: The True Story of a Blind Man, His Guide Dog, and the Triumph of Trust" by Michael Hingson and Susy Flory. "Craig & Fred: A Marine, A Stray Dog, and How They Rescued Each Other" by Craig Grossi. "Homer’s Odyssey: A Fearless Feline Tale, or How I Learned about Love and Life with a Blind Wonder Cat" by Gwen Cooper.

Miscellaneous other:

https://www.afb.org/research-and-initiatives/employment/reviewing-disability-employment-research-people-blind-visually

https://www.britannica.com/event/September-11-attacks

Check out books, movies, and other materials through the Milwaukee county library system:

countycat.mcfls.org

www.hoopladigital.com

wplc.overdrive.com

oakcreeklibrary.org