Join Charlie, Zach, J.D., and Russel as they play a little game of Would You Rather, with book and reading preferences! Would you rather secretly love a book everyone else hates, or secretly hate a book everyone else loves? Stay tuned to find out!

Join Charlie, Alex, Megan, and Maddie as they play a little game of Would You Rather, with book and reading preferences! Would you rather secretly love a book everyone else hates, or secretly hate a book everyone else loves? Stay tuned to find out!

This year's collaborative summer library program theme is "Adventure Begins at the Library". These themes focus on personal growth, heroism, action, adventure, and the hero's journey. We've asked various MLC Staff to give a quick overview of a book that fits the theme. Want to hear our staff's recommendations? Then stay tuned!

Books mentioned:

• Echo North by Joanna Ruth Meyer

Join Alex, Elisabeth, and Charlie as they discuss some of their favorite young adult novels and how to define a novel as a young adult novel in contrast to an adult novel. Enjoy!

Books Mentioned:

• Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien

NOTE: Please note that the proper pronunciation of the title Sheine Lende is “SHAY-neh LEN-day”— apologies for the mispronunciation of the title character’s name.

Join Shellie, Riley, and Charlie as they discuss what exactly makes a book a good beach read. Is it the themes or locations of the book? Is it the genre of the book? Or, is it something else entirely? Tune in to find out!

Books mentioned:

• Thirsty Mermaids by Kat Leyh

Join Charlie and Tracy as they discuss the ins and outs of special collections and just what makes them so special. Listen as they talk about the various collections and kits that can be borrowed by patrons and libraries, including board games, costumes, hand puppets, story walks, and more!

For more information regarding our special collections and kits, you can contact Charlie Simpkins at (601) 432-4498

Join Zach as he looks back at some of our recent MLC Moments which focus on our collection of WPA files.

Join Tracy and Shellie on this episode of Shelf Absorbed as they discuss what they've been reading and watching lately.

Books mentioned:

• The Impossible Life of Greta Wells by Andrew Sean Greer

Join Katie, Charlie, and Tracy as they discuss the ins and outs of podcast development. Listen as they talk about what you need to make a podcast, how to get started, and all the other behind the scenes magic.

Join Alex, Elisabeth, and Charlie as they discuss Novels in Verse. Listen in while they talk about novels in verse as well as their favorite poems and verse novels!

Books and Poems mentioned:

• The Crossover – Kwame Alexander