WPL Book Drop

In the episode, new Library Director David Eckert makes his first appearance on the podcast to talk about the library.   Titles discussed:  Elmet by Fiona Mozley    The History of Jazz by Ted Gioia   Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman

In the episode, Genie Berst, Outreach and Diversion Specialist of Friends of the Family, makes her first appearance on the podcast to talk about the Friends of the Family community table at the Waterloo Public Library.   Friends of the Family will be on the library's second floor on Wednesdays during February and March from 12 - 2 pm.    You can also reach Friends of the Family at: https://www.fofia.org/ 24/7 CRISIS LINE 1-800-410-SAFE [7233]   An advocate is available 24/7. If calling is not an option, you can reach the Iowa Victim Call Center by texting "IOWAHELP" to 20121 to access their live chat feature.   Titles discussed:   Unbound: My Story of Liberation and the Birth of the Me Too Movement by Tarana Burke   ​Group: How One Therapist and a Circle of Strangers Saved My Life by Christie Tate

In the episode, new Councilwoman Nia Wilder makes her first appearance on the podcast to talk about her new role on the Waterloo City Council representing Ward 3, her store Spark Lot, and her upcoming visit to the library to read for Black History Month storytime.    Councilwoman Nia Wilder's Black History Month Storytime: Saturday, February 19, 10:30 am   Contact Nia Wilder at 515-447-6590.   Titles discussed:   Judy Blume   Just Like Me (school-made book)   The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle   Finish What You Start: The Art of Following Through, Taking Action, Executing, & Self-Discipline by Peter Hollins   The Laws of Thinking: 20 Secrets to Using the Divine Power of Your Mind to Manifest Prosperity by Bishop E. Bernard Jordan A Child Called It by David J. Pelzer   Game of Life and How to Play It (Simple Success Guides) by Florence Scovel Shinn   Dedicated: the Case for Commitment in an Age of Infinite Browsing by Pete Davis

In the episode, Waterloo Mayor Quentin Hart makes his first appearance on the podcast to talk about his upcoming visit to the library to read for Black History Month storytime.    Mayor Hart's Black History Month Storytime: Saturday, February 12, 10:30 am   Also discussed: Waterloo 2030 Vision Plan  Titles discussed: Quick and Nimble: Lessons from Leading CEOs on How to Create a Culture of Innovation by Adam Grant   The 1619 Project: Born on the Water by Nikole Hannah-Jones and Renée Watson   The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story by Nikole Hannah-Jones

In the episode, Friends of the Waterloo Public Library President Mike Herman makes his first appearance on the podcast to talk about the Friends of the Library's upcoming book sale.    FOL $5-a-bag Book Sale: Members only sale: Thursday, February 10, 5-7 pm Public book sale: Saturday, February 12, 9am-2pm    Titles discussed:   Robert B Parker's Night Passage (Jesse Stone Book 1)   Altar of Eden by James Rollins   Zoo by James Patterson   Eight Great Debates About the Bible Prophecies by Ron Rhodes   The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix   The Final Girl Support Group by Grady Hendrix

In the episode, Mary Kabel makes her first appearance on the podcast to talk about the library's homebound service and books.    Titles discussed: Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro   The House of Gucci : A Sensational Story of Murder, Madness, Glamour, and Greed by Sara Gay Forden Eternal by Lisa Scottoline

In this episode, Kim Chapman makes her first appearance on the podcast to talk about The MustList and books with Becky.   Anxious People by Fredrik Backman   Slime: How Algae Created Us, Plague Us, and Just Might Save Us by Ruth Kassinger   28 Summers by Ellen Hilderbrand   Redhead by the Side of the Road by Anne Tyler   The Storyteller: Tales of Life and Music by Dave Grohl   The Phone Booth at the Edge of the World by Laura Imai Messina

In the episode, Jillian visits the podcast to talk about the 2022 All Iowa Reads titles.  Titles discussed:   The Butterfly Effect by Rachel McKenny (Adult selection)   The Lonely Heart of Maybelle Lane by Kate O'Shaughnessy (Kids selection) What I Carry by Jennifer Longo (Teen selection) The Lager Queen of Minnesota by Ryan J. Stradal (runner-up adults category)   The Monsters We Make by Kali White (runner-up adults category)   https://www.iowacenterforthebook.org/

In this episode, Dusty makes his first appearance on the podcast to talk about graphic novels with Becky.

Titles mentioned/discussed:

Amulet. Book 1, The Stonekeeper by Kazu Kibuishi

The Walking Dead Compendium One by Robert Kirkman, et al.

​Sisters by Raina Telgemeier, et al.

​The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood; Adapted by Renee Nault

Paper Girls by Brian K. Vaughan, et al.

Y: The Last Man by Brian K. Vaughan, et al. 

This Place 150 Years Retold by Katherena Vermette, et al.

Nobody's Fool: The Life & Times of Schlitzie the Pinhead by Bill Griffith

Brzrkr by Keanu Revees, et al.

In this episode, Anderson makes her first appearance on the podcast to talk about The Hive's upcoming open house and to talk about audiobooks with Becky.

Books discussed:

Icebound: Shipwrecked at the Edge of the World by Andrea Pitzer

Calypso by David Sedaris 

Both books are available to checkout in Libby, as well as the physical collection.

The Hive's Open House: November 18, 3-6 pm We're dusting off the equipment and inviting Hive users (new and seasoned) to join us for an open house. Get reacquainted with some of your Hive favorites and learn about other available tools when staff present short equipment demos. Enjoy light refreshments. The Hive is open, and we can't wait to welcome you back.