Sweet sassy molassy, we're talking about the 2014 film Vampire Academy! Eric and Cassie from Adult Services join Manda and Olivia to dissect this critical and box office flop to ask themselves-- why is it so fun to watch "bad" movies? 

Grab your favorite digging shovel and get your lizard-repellant ready-- this week, we're talking about Holes by Louis Sachar! April, president of the Friends of the Troy Public Library, joins Manda and Olivia to talk about great and terrible movie adaptations, neo-Westerns and middle grade fiction, and the quizzical history of Shia LaBeouf. Don't miss it! 

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Listen up, lovers-- it's the Valentine's Special! In this bonus episode, Manda and Olivia share their favorite books in these four swoony categories: 

Romantic Love

Love Gone Wrong

Self Love

Family/Friendship Love

Tune in to add a bunch of new titles to your TBR list!

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Movie sequels are *not* always terrible, and we have your proof right here. Nicole and Elizabeth join our hosts to share their favorite movie sequels of all time while asking themselves: what makes a good sequel? 

What is YOUR favorite movie sequel of all time? Write in to [email protected] to let us know!

The age-old controversy rears its ugly head: do you pronounce the K in Knuffle Bunny by Mo Willems? Assistant City Attorney Julie joins Manda and Olivia as they battle it out while asking themselves, does this beloved picture book series stand the test of time? 

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Get in, loser, we're talking about Mean Girls! Liz Karg, owner of the BIBBGY Coffee franchise in Troy, will be joining us to discuss this, the most fetch of films. Thank you Drew from Digital Services from joining us as well. 

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Grab your poisoned goblet, your fencing sword, and the nearest farm boy-- today we're talking about Princess Bride! It's literally everyone's favorite movie! Becky and Cassie joined us to revisit this classic and ask ourselves--does it stand the test of time? 

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Trade your blah Abnegation robes for a sweet leather jacket from Dauntless-- today we're talking about the Divergent series by Veronica Roth! Allyson Leach from Troy Recreation joins us to revisit the series and ask, does this book stand the test of time? 

Click here to learn more about all the cool programs offered through Troy Recreation. 

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It's the holiday season, and here at the library, we believe books make the best gifts of all. Manda and Olivia have challenged each other to come up with great recommendations for all types of readers you may have in your life, including: 

1. Your 4th grader who reads at a high level but isn't ready for mature content

2. Your friend who loves scammer stories like Anna Delvy and Elizabeth Holmes

3. Your reluctant reader student who wants to try a fantasy series

4. Your sister who is obsessed with Gilmore Girls

And many more! Tune in to celebrate the year with us and add a bunch of great books to your list. Happy holidays! 

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You thought spooky season was over, but you were absolutely wrong! Karen from Adult Services joins us this week to revisit the W.I.T.C.H series by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor, alongside some other favorite 90s horror titles. Because we always like to keep you guessing, we're focusing on the third book in the series, The Witch Herself, a fringe favorite that may or may not have stood the test of time. Tune in to find out, if you dare... 

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Can't find your favorite obscure YA horror series in the collection? Mel.org will be your new best friend! Click here to learn how you can order books from any library in Michigan to be sent directly to your library.