Library Nerds with Words

In this episode, Amanda from the Teen Zone and Ben from Tech Services go the distance, talking about some of the greatest sports movies of all time. If you record it, they will listen.

Amanda, Ben, and Marty's Book Recommendations:

• Iron War: Dave Scott, Mark Allen, and the Greatest Race Ever Run by Matt Fitzgerald (Ben's recommendation)
• Godly Heathens by H. E. Edgmon (Amanda's recommendation)
• Tom Lake by Ann Patchett (Marty's recommendation)

In this episode, Teen Zone Berkeley Thompson talks Toni Morrison, Write On, and being a The New York Times author.

Berkeley's Book Recommendations

• Chlorine by Jade Song

In this episode, Emily Couts from the Circulation Department share her love of all things cryptozoological.

Emily's Book Recommendations:

• Argylle: A Novel by Elly Conway
• The United States of Cryptids: A Tour of American Myths and Monters by J. W. Ocker

In this special April Fool's Day episode, Amanda from the Teen Zone and Marty go head-to-head in a dad joke competition. Plenty of groans (and a few laughs) to be had.

In this episode, Local History Coordinator Cat Shattuck dishes on Judi Dench, great audiobooks, and Family Guy.

Cat's (Audio)Book Recommendation:

The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi by Shannon Chakraborty

In this episode, Assistant Head of Adult Services Lynette Suckow talks game about sports books, sports fashions, and Irish mysteries.

Lynette's book recommendations:

• The Searcher and The Hunter by Tana French

In this Bonus Episode, Ben, Amanda, and Marty dish on the Oscars--who lost, who one, and why Field of Dreams is the greatest baseball movie of all time.

In this episode, Amanda from the Teen Zone and Ben from Tech Services talk Chance the Rapper, Kermit and Miss Piggy, and Martin Scorsese movies.

Amanda, Ben, and Marty's Recommendations:

• Masters of the Air on Apple TV
• The Bright Hour by Nina Riggs

In this episode, Amanda from the Teen Zone stops by to taste test different cheeses, talk book genres, and call out Ben on his lack of cheese diversity.

Amanda's book recommendations:

Beholder by Ryan La Sala

PWPL Director Andrea Ingmire stops by Nerd Tower to talk about Community Conversations, Agatha Christie, and long plane rides.

Andrea's and Marty's book recommendations:

Bookshops & Bonedust by Travis Baldree

The City of Brass by S. A. Chakraborly

The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese

In this episode, Head of Tech Services Stephanie Garn talks about cricket suckers, soap-flavored chewing gum, and M&M flavors.

Steph's book recommendation:

Sweet Tooth by Jeff Lemire

In this episode, the Head of Peter White Public Library's Circulation Department, Melissa Alan, talks about Hallmark Cards, Library Cards, and Irish author Claire Keegan.

Melissa's book recommendation:

So Late in the Day  by Claire Keegan

In this episode, Emily Couts from the Circulation Department talks about Game of Thrones, Last Airbenders, and what Jurassic Park got wrong.

Emily's Book Recommendations:

• Record of Ragnarok series: Story by Shinya Umemura and Takumi Fukui, Art by Azychika
• Dinosaur Sanctuary series: Written and Illustrated by Itaru Kinoshita

In this episode, Amanda from the Teen Zone stops by to talk about fashion, style, big hair, and the PWPL Prom Dress Swap.

Amanda's book recommendations:

Hoops by Matt Tavares

In this episode, Communications Coordinator Andrea Marsh talks about the PWPL new Website, Teleporting, and Food, among other things.

Andrea's book recommendation:

Tome Lake by Ann Patchett

In this episode, PWPL Marquette Poets Circle member Gala Mahlerbe talks new kittens, Ross Gay, and Write On!

Gala's Book Recommendation:

Inciting Joy: Essays by Ross Gay

This week's episode is a special Time Travel edition. Marty hops into the Library Nerds with Words DeLorean with PWPL Director Andrea Ingmire to revisit the second episode of the very first season of the podcast. Get ready to see how the times have changed!

In this episode, Local History Coordinator Cat Shattuck talks bad casting decisions, Murderbots, and Dev Patel.

Cat's Book Recommendation:

The Bell in the Fog by Lev A. C. Rosen

Assistant Adult Services Department Head Lynette Suckow talks polar plunges, snow books, and book displays.

Lynette's book recommendations:

• Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
• The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride
• Smilla's Sense of Snow by Peter Hoeg

Amanda from the Teen Zone and Ben from Tech Services stop by for out third annual Holiday Movie roundtable, with maybe some Mariah Carey bashing.

Ben and Amanda and Marty's book recommendations:

• Amanda--Brooms by Jasmine Walls
• Ben--Network Effect by Martha Wells
• Marty--My Friend Dahmer by Derk Backderf

In this episode, the Head of Peter White Public Library's Circulation Department, Melissa Alan talks about riding the Polar Express, drinking hot chocolate, and loving Jimmy Stewart.

Melissa's book recommendation:

All the Light We Cannot See  by Anthony Doerr

In this episode, Amanda from the Teen Zone stops by to talk about the showdown between Elf and The Muppet Christmas Carol.

Marty and Amanda's book recommendations:

The Polar Express by Chris Van Allburg

A Christmas Memory by Truman Capote

This week's episode is a special gratitude edition of the podcast. It features some of my favorite "Would You Rather?" moments with some of my favorite library nerds from the past year

Come back next week for some Merry Movie Mayhem!

Amanda from the Teen Zone and Ben from Tech Services stop by Nerdflix to talk movies, safe cheeses, and books for which we are grateful.

Ben and Amanda and Marty's book recommendations:

• Amanda--The Baby-Sitters Club series by Ann M. Martin
• Ben--My Side of the Mountain by Jean Craighead George
• Marty--Charlotte's Web by E. B. White

Head of Adult Services Amy Salminen stops by to talk about gratitude for turkeys, new books, and Dolly Parton.

Amy's book recommendations:

• Daughter of the Moon Goddess by Sue Lynn Tan
• Heart of the Sun Warrior

Amanda from the Teen Zone and Ben from Tech Services stop by Nerdflix to talk haunted houses, creepy dolls., and a Muppet version of The Silence of the Lambs.

Ben and Amanda and Marty's book recommendations:

• Amanda--The Final Girl Support Group by Grady Hendrix
• Ben--Night Film by Marisha Pesl
• Marty--Krampus the Yule Lord by Brom

In this episode, Communications Coordinator Andrea Marsh and Marty talk about banned books, Alex Gino, and the first annual Carnival of Horrors at PWPL. .

Andrea's book recommendation:

Lady Tan's Circle of Women by Lisa See

Amanda from the Teen Zone and Ben from Tech Services stop by the Nerd Central Park to talk about the worst movies ever made.  

Ben and Amanda and Marty's book recommendations:

• Amanda--How to Sell a Haunted House by Grady Hendrix
• Ben--Starter Villain by John Scalzi
• Marty--There There by Tommy Orange

In this episode, YA author Nasheena Johnson discusses Project Publish, writing, and her new book, The Golden Journey.

Nasheena's book recommendation:

• Keeper of the Lost Cities series by Shannon Messenger

Assistant Adult Services Department Head Lynette Suckow talks about her love of mysteries, true crime, and the perfect murder.

Lynette's book recommendations:

• The Longmire Defense by Craig Johnson
• Storm Watch by C. J. Box

PWPL Director Andrea Ingmire stops by Nerd-a-palooza to talk about spooky season, Banned Books Week, Alex Gino, and possessed dolls.

Andrea's book recommendation:

How to Sell a Haunted House by Grady Hendrix

In this episode, the Head of Peter White Public Library's Circulation Department, Melissa Alan stops in to talk about Murder She Wrote, the location of Jimmy Hoffa's body, and Library Card Sign-up Month.

Melissa's book recommendations:

The Guest  by Emma Cline

Pineapple Street by Jenny Jackson

In this episode, Communications Coordinator Andrea Marsh and Marty talk about movies and the process of making a PWPL Reel.

Andrea's book recommendations:

Hllda and the Troll by Luke Pearson

In this episode, Amanda from the Teen Zone talks about all the goings on in the Teen Zone--Middle Earth mapmaking, costume swaps, cooking classes, and the Carnival of Horrors.  

Amanda's book recommendations:

The Honeys by Ryan La Salla

You're Not Supposed to Die Tonight by Kalynn Bayron

In this episode, Cat Shattuck from the Reference Desk visits Nerd Central to talk movie adaptations, Paprika versus Inceeption, and author Emily Tesh.

Cat's Book Recommendation:

Some Desperate Glory by Emily Tesh

In this episode, Communications Coordinator Andrea Marsh talks poets and poetry, writes poetry, and solves a mystery with Scooby-doo.

Andrea's book recommendations:

Running with Sherman: The Donkey with the Heart of a Hero by Christopher McDougall

Scooby-doo! and You: The Case of the Haunted Hound by Vicki Erwin

Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver

In his final visit to the podcast, Dax from the Reference Desk talks about funereal rituals, German barbarians, and Umberto Eco.

Dax's book recommendations:

Everyday Life of the Barbarians: Goths, Franks, and Vandals by Malcolm Todd

My Traitor's Heart by Rain Malan

In this episode, Stephanie, Head of Tech Services, dishes up a feast of Pringles and genres, from the scorchin' hot to the mysteriously bad.

Stephanie's book recommendation:

Cackle by Rachel Harrison

In this episode, Andrea Ingmire, Director of Peter White Public Library, dishes up summertime fun, Middle Earth Madness, and fantasy/sci-fi reads.  

Andrea's book recommendations:

Working for Bigfoot by Jim Butcher

Storm Front: The Dresden Files, Book 1 by Jim Butcher

Full Moon: The Dresden Files, Book 2 by Jim Butcher

The Name of the Wind: Kingkiller Chronicle, Book 1 by Patrick Rothfuss

In this episode, Assistant Adult Services Lynette Suckow tames the subject of tarantulas, pet care, and all things great and small.

Lynette's recommendations:

James Herriot's Animal Stories by James Herriot

All Creatures Great & Small (TV series--2010 & 2020, DVD)

The Incredible Dr. Pol (DVD)

Amanda from the Teen Zone and Ben from Tech Services stop by the Nerd Multiplex to talk about classic movies Amanda hasn't seen before, Quentin Tarantino and the Muppets, and selling haunted houses.  

Ben and Amanda and Marty's book recommendations:

• Amanda--How to Sell a Haunted House by Grady Hendrix
• Ben--All the Pieces Matter: The Inside Story of "The Wire" by Jonathan Abrams
• Marty--The Year of the Flood by Margaret Atwood

In this episode, Communications Coordinator Andrea Marsh talks about her dream KISS cover band--KISS Kazoo--and Concerts on the Steps and Barbara Kingsolver.

Andrea's book recommendation

Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver

In this episode, Amanda from the Teen Zone gets serious discussing hot dog eating contests, GameFest, and Nic Stone.  

Amanda's book recommendation:

Chaos Theory by Nic Stone

PWPL super patron Douglas Gill stops by the Nerd Multiplex to dish on movie reboots, move drive-ins, and books to get you thinking.

Douglas' Book Recommendations:

Master Slave Husband Wife: An Epic Journey from Slavery to Freedom by Ilyon Woo

Be Free or Die: The Amazing Story of Robert Smalls' Escape from Slavery to Union Hero by Cate Lineberry

White Lies: The Double Life of Walter F. White and America's Darkest Secret by A. J. Baime

In this episode, Amy Salminen, Head of PWPL Adult Services, talks about scuba diving in Scotland, the Adult Summer Reading Challenge, and historical fiction.

Amy's book recommendations:

Lady Tan's Circle of Women by Lisa See

The Paris Daughter by Kristin Harmel

In this episode, Anne Donohue, President of PWPL's Board of Trustees, dishes on Judy Blume, Two Book Two Communities, and summer vacations.

Anne's book recommendations:

Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

Racing Odysseus: A College President Becomes a Freshman Again by Roger H. Martin

Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver

In this episode, the Head of Peter White Public Library's Circulation Department, Melissa Alan, and PWPL Art Week Artist Amber Dohrenwend talk about Alexander Calder, Scissors and Staples, and Melissa's habit of always avoiding questions on the podcast.  

Melissa's and Amber's book recommendations:

The Culture Keeper  by Olayami Dabls (Amber)

The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller (Melissa)

In this episode, Communications Coordinator Andrea Marsh talks Woodstock, summer concerts, and Ramble Tamble love.

Andrea's book recommendation

The Loon Feather by Iola Fuller

Dax Ritter from the Reference Desk drops by to talk about poetry and Judy Blume, Icelandic chants and cuisine, and poverty.

Dax's book recommendation:

Poverty, By American by Matthew Desmond

In this episode, Assistant Adult Services Lynette Suckow unearths information about plants, vegetables, and books about gardening.

Lynette's book recommendations:

Soil by Camille T. Dungy

Tastes Like War by Grace M. Cho