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Welcome back to another reader's advisory episode! Today's recommendations are, dare I say, a bit macabre with a healthy helping of the darker side of fairy tales.

Brittney's recommendations:

The Nest by Kenneth Oppel
NOS4A2 by Joe Hill

Joshua's recommendations:

The Dark Archives by Megan Rosenbloom
Magic for Beginners by Kelly Link

Links mentioned in the episode

Want to know more about the Antrhopodermic Book Project? Follow the link. Also, here's a picture of the book from the episode.

There's always something going on at the Coos Bay Public Library. Check out our Events for exciting monthly programs!

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In this episode, Brittney and Joshua share their favorite folks from galaxies far, far away and offer a new mysterious sound!

**It is with much love and respect that we honor the life and work of author Rachel Caine who passed on November 1, 2020. Rachel is a talented author of numerous works of Fantasy, Sci Fi and Horror and co-writer of one of our favorite YA series The Honors.**

Brittney's recommendations:

The Hostby Stephanie Meyer
Honor Among Thieves by Rachel Caine and Ann Aguirre

Joshua's recommendations:

The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin
Annihilation by Jeff VanderMeer

Links mentioned in this episode:

The UFOFEST in McMinnville, Oregon, began when two local citizens encountered and photographed a UFO in 1950. The photograph is still considered one of the most credible UFO images to date.

Micromegas by Voltaire

There's always something going on at the Coos Bay Public Library. Check out our Events for exciting monthly programs!

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Podcast Website: https://swordsstarships.buzzsprout.com
Instagram: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsnstarships) • Instagram photos and videos
Email: [email protected]

Library Website: Coos Bay Public Library | (coosbaylibrary.org)
Our Library's Facebook Page: Coos Bay Public Library | Facebook
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Instagram: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsnstarships) • Instagram photos and videos
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Join Joshua in this 2-minute bonus episode as he shares the result of the four week course on podcasting he completed with Brittney!

Hope you all enjoy it!

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Podcast Website: https://swordsstarships.buzzsprout.com
Instagram: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsnstarships) • Instagram photos and videos
Email: [email protected]

Library Website: Coos Bay Public Library | (coosbaylibrary.org)
Our Library's Facebook Page: Coos Bay Public Library | Facebook
Coos Bay Public Library's Instagram: CoosBayLibrary (@coosbaylibrary) • Instagram photos and videos

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Instagram: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsnstarships) • Instagram photos and videos
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Yes! It's another Reader's Advisory episode where we take a lucky reader's pleasures and peeves to offer recommendations of what to read next. In this episode, we offer four books to a reader interested in women's stories and journeys to far away places.

Brittney's recommendations:

The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson
Spin the Dawn by Elizabeth Lim

Joshua's recommendations:

The Mists of Avalon by Marion Zimmer Bradley
The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky Chambers

Links mentioned in this episode:

The Shy Rabbit developed by Kim Michele Richardson offers writers a personal retreat in a tiny home for a 7-12 day stay complete with food stipend and scholarships.

Tran Nguyen is the artist featured in the covers of the Blood of Stars duology by Elizabeth Lim. Check our her amazing artwork!

Want your own reader's advisory? You can get in touch with us through our email at [email protected]

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Podcast Website: https://swordsstarships.buzzsprout.com
Instagram: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsnstarships) • Instagram photos and videos
Email: [email protected]

Library Website: Coos Bay Public Library | (coosbaylibrary.org)
Our Library's Facebook Page: Coos Bay Public Library | Facebook
Coos Bay Public Library's Instagram: CoosBayLibrary (@coosbaylibrary) • Instagram photos and videos

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Podcast Website: https://swordsstarships.buzzsprout.com
Instagram: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsnstarships) • Instagram photos and videos
Email: [email protected]

Our Library's Facebook Page: Coos Bay Public Library | Facebook
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Join Brittney as she takes you on a 2-minute journey! This was her final submission for a podcasting class she and Joshua just completed.

Jonathan Mapilisan's Instagram: Jon(athan) Map(ilisan) (@jonmap) • Instagram photos and videos

Coos Bay Public Library's Event Calendar: Events Calendar | Coos Bay Public Library (coosbaylibrary.org)

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Podcast Website: https://swordsstarships.buzzsprout.com
Instagram: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsnstarships) • Instagram photos and videos
Email: [email protected]

Library Website: Coos Bay Public Library | (coosbaylibrary.org)
Our Library's Facebook Page: Coos Bay Public Library | Facebook
Coos Bay Public Library's Instagram: CoosBayLibrary (@coosbaylibrary) • Instagram photos and videos

Find us at:

Podcast Website: https://swordsstarships.buzzsprout.com
Instagram: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsnstarships) • Instagram photos and videos
Email: [email protected]

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It's episode five, ya'll! Brittney and Joshua return with four of our favorite fiction featuring neurodiverse authors and characters. Plus, we dip our toes into fandom with our little take on the quirks and cringe-worthy moments of the Star Wars universe …  and the relationship advice you didn't know you wanted?

Joshua recommends:

The Art of Saving the World by Corrinne Duyvis
Vannessa Yu's Magical Paris Teashop by Roselle Lim

Brittney recommends:

The Rest of Us Just Live Here by Patrick Ness
Into the Drowning Deep by Mira Grant

Links mentioned in this episode

What Is Neurodiversity? *
* There are multiple other sources with varying descriptions, inclusions and exclusions. Again, our purpose here is not to define the term but promote positive representations of neurodiverse people.
Disability in KidLit
Smart Bitches, Trashy Books
Psychology in Seattle
Indiewire article featuring J.J. Abrams

As it turns out, we really like email. So, if you have comments, questions, concerns or just want to say 'hi', you can reach us at [email protected]

Find Us At:

Podcast Website: https://swordsstarships.buzzsprout.com
Instagram: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsnstarships) • Instagram photos and videos
Email: [email protected]

Library Website: Coos Bay Public Library | (coosbaylibrary.org)
Our Library's Facebook Page: Coos Bay Public Library | Facebook
Coos Bay Public Library's Instagram: CoosBayLibrary (@coosbaylibrary) • Instagram photos and videos

Find us at:

Podcast Website: https://swordsstarships.buzzsprout.com
Instagram: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsnstarships) • Instagram photos and videos
Email: [email protected]

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In this episode, your librarians, Brittney and Joshua, offer some book recommendations for a younger reader who likes Mystery and Science Fiction.

Brittney recommends:

Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus by Dusti Bowling
Ali Cross series by James Patterson

Joshua recommends:

Not Your Sidekick by C. B. Lee
The Last 8 by Laura Pohl

Links in the episode

Common Sense Media where you can review movies, TV shows and books for age-appropriateness and trigger warnings.

Hangry for your very own reader's advisory? You can reach us at [email protected]

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Podcast Website: https://swordsstarships.buzzsprout.com
Instagram: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsnstarships) • Instagram photos and videos
Email: [email protected]

Library Website: Coos Bay Public Library | (coosbaylibrary.org)
Our Library's Facebook Page: Coos Bay Public Library | Facebook
Coos Bay Public Library's Instagram: CoosBayLibrary (@coosbaylibrary) • Instagram photos and videos

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Podcast Website: https://swordsstarships.buzzsprout.com
Instagram: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsnstarships) • Instagram photos and videos
Email: [email protected]

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In this episode, your intrepid librarians, Brittney and Joshua, delve into graphic novels, learn a little bit of history and share four favorites.

Brittney recommends:

Spillzone by Scott Westerfield (story) with Alex Puvilland (illustrator)
Nimona by Noelle Stevenson (story and art)

Joshua recommends:

Monstress by Marjorie Liu (story) with Sana Takeda (illustrator)
Paper Girls by Brian K. Vaughn with Cliff Chiang (illustrator), Matthew Wilson (colorist) and Jared K. Fletcher (lettering)

Links in this episode:

A Brief History of Graphic Novels

Have a question, comment, concern … or just wanna share some of your favorite novels, you can reach us at [email protected]

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Podcast Website: https://swordsstarships.buzzsprout.com
Instagram: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsnstarships) • Instagram photos and videos
Email: [email protected]

Library Website: Coos Bay Public Library | (coosbaylibrary.org)
Our Library's Facebook Page: Coos Bay Public Library | Facebook
Coos Bay Public Library's Instagram: CoosBayLibrary (@coosbaylibrary) • Instagram photos and videos

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Podcast Website: https://swordsstarships.buzzsprout.com
Instagram: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsnstarships) • Instagram photos and videos
Email: [email protected]

Our Library's Facebook Page: Coos Bay Public Library | Facebook
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*Trumpets fanfare* It's our first reader's advisory!

In this episode, Brittney and Joshua look over a reader's likes and dislikes to offer some recommendations about what to read next!

Brittney recommends:

The Girl with All the Gifts by M. R. Carey
Scythe by Neal Shusterman

Joshua recommends:

The Bear And the Nightingale by Katherine Arden
The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman

Links mentioned in this episode:

SuperSummary a database of over 6,000 plot summaries (contains spoilers)

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Find Us At:

Podcast Website: https://swordsstarships.buzzsprout.com
Instagram: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsnstarships) • Instagram photos and videos
Email: [email protected]

Library Website: Coos Bay Public Library | (coosbaylibrary.org)
Our Library's Facebook Page: Coos Bay Public Library | Facebook
Coos Bay Public Library's Instagram: CoosBayLibrary (@coosbaylibrary) • Instagram photos and videos

Find us at:

Podcast Website: https://swordsstarships.buzzsprout.com
Instagram: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsnstarships) • Instagram photos and videos
Email: [email protected]

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In this episode, your level 1 librarians, Brittney and Joshua, talk about some of their favorite novellas and play a game of "What's That Noise!"

Brittney recommends:

The Language of Thorns by Leigh Bardugo
The Loneliest Girl in the Universe by Lauren James

Joshua recommends:

1. Binti by Nnedi Okorafor
2. The Seep by Chana Porter

Have any comments, questions, concerns or just wanna say 'hi'? You can reach us at [email protected]

Find Us At:

Podcast Website: https://swordsstarships.buzzsprout.com
Instagram: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsnstarships) • Instagram photos and videos
Email: [email protected]

Library Website: Coos Bay Public Library | (coosbaylibrary.org)
Our Library's Facebook Page: Coos Bay Public Library | Facebook
Coos Bay Public Library's Instagram: CoosBayLibrary (@coosbaylibrary) • Instagram photos and videos

Find us at:

Podcast Website: https://swordsstarships.buzzsprout.com
Instagram: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsnstarships) • Instagram photos and videos
Email: [email protected]

Our Library's Facebook Page: Coos Bay Public Library | Facebook
Coos Bay Public Library's Instagram: CoosBayLibrary (@coosbaylibrary) • Instagram photos and videos