The Book Drop

This week the podcast team talks about the dawn of young adult publishing and favorite YA books in celebration of TeenTober . We also talk about best Halloween costumes for query of the week. All the books, movies, TV, resources and bookish items we talked about in this episode can be found here — http://bit.ly/TBDep26

In this special mini episode Michelle shares all the need-to-know information and important deadlines for voting in Nebraska this November. She also offers up a couple book recommendations to get you prepped for election day. Find books and additional resources here — http://bit.ly/OPLvoting

This week the podcast team discusses recent discourse in the publishing world around #ownvoices and offers up titles for the Read a Book by a Nonbinary or LGBTQ+ Author challenge from the 2020 OPL Reading Challenge . We also have our most heated debate yet about candy choices for query of the week. All the books, movies, TV, resources and bookish items we talked about in this episode can be found...

This week the team talks about the rise of exclusive and proprietary content in the world of publishing ahead of this year's Banned Books Week. We also think up our dream celebrity book clubs for query of the week. All the books, movies, TV, resources and bookish items we talked about in this episode can be found here — http://bit.ly/TBDep24

On this episode the podcast team shares their favorite recent reads for another reading roundup. We also pass along a few listener recommendations for query of the week. All the books, movies, TV and resources we talked about in this episode can be found here — http://bit.ly/TBDep23

On this episode the team talks exciting new titles coming out this season for our Fall Book Preview. We also share what we're most looking forward to this autumnal season for query of the week.  All the books, movies, TV and resources we talked about in this episode can be found here — http://bit.ly/TBDep22

This week the podcast team talks about the curious world of celebrity bookshelves and the rise of the credibility bookshelf. We then take it upon ourselves to offer up book recommendations to a few celebrities based on our limited view of their reading habits. We also discuss first fandoms and pop culture obsessions for query of the week. All the books, movies, TV, resources and bookish items we t...

This week the podcast team talks with Kassandra Montag about her book After the Flood , her writing life and having her novel chosen as the 2020 Omaha Reads title. We also offer up our best post-apocalyptic survival skills for query of the week. All the books, movies, TV, resources and bookish items we talked about in this episode can be found here — http://bit.ly/TBDep20

This week the podcast team explores the history of audiobooks and offers up our picks for the Listen to a Book task from the 2020 OPL Reading Challenge . We also talk about the commercial jingles that have wormed their way into our brains for query of the week.  All the books, movies, TV, resources and bookish items we talked about in this episode can be found here — http://bit.ly/TBDep19

This week on the podcast the team breaks down the librarian stereotype, explores bookish decor and accessories and tell you what we think goes too far. We also talk about worst haircuts for query of the week. All the books, movies, TV, resources and bookish items we talked about in this episode can be found here — https://bit.ly/TBDep18

This week on The Book Drop the team talks about concert memories both good and bad, explores the art of music writing and offers up our best picks for music titles. We also imagine our dream headliners for query of the week. All the books, movies, TV and resources we talked about in this episode can be found here — https://bit.ly/TBDep17

This week the podcast team spills some behind the scenes library knowledge including the one thing that really hurts our library feelings. We also talk about first jobs for query of the week. All the books, movies, TV and resources we talked about in this episode can be found here — https://bit.ly/TBDep16

This week the podcast team takes a bit of a midsummer break to chat about literary world news, muse over Shakespearean insults and declare some book dealbreakers. We also revisit our childhood career aspirations for query of the week. All the books, movies, TV and resources we talked about in this episode can be found here — https://bit.ly/TBDep15

This week on the podcast we welcome back a team member, talk about Baby Carlson and discuss reading nonfiction for fun. We also get real about what is, and what isn't, appropriate to use as a bookmark for query of the week. All the books, movies, TV and resources we talked about in this episode can be found here — https://bit.ly/TBDep14

This week the podcast team talks about the good, the bad and confusing world of book awards. We also give ourselves awards for those hard to accomplish, everyday tasks for query of the week. All the books, movies, TV and resources we talked about in this episode can be found here — https://bit.ly/TBDep13

On this week's episode the podcast team welcomes a special guest to explore Fantasy, Myth and Fairy Tales which is both a 2020 OPL Reading Challenge category and this year's Summer Reading Program theme. We also imagine what animal or magical creature we'd each like for a familiar. All the books, movies, TV and resources we talked about in this episode can be found here — https://bi...

On this episode the podcast team celebrates Pride month with books, film, TV and comics. We also share our go-to karaoke songs for query of the week. All the books, movies, TV and resources we talked about in this episode can be found here — https://bit.ly/TBDep11

On this episode the podcast team shares an update on library services and events. We also offer up terrible super hero names for our chosen super hero powers for query of the week. All the books and resources we talked about in this episode can be found here — https://bit.ly/TBDep10

On this episode the podcast team explores the curious history and many forms of reading guilty pleasures. We also share surprising things we've done during quarantine for query of the week. All the books, movies, TV and resources we talked about in this episode can be found here — https://bit.ly/TBDep9b

On this special mini episode the team shares books, tools and resources around racial equity, anti-racism and civic engagement.  All the books, organizations and resources (plus extras) we talked about in this episode can be found here — https://bit.ly/TBDmini1

On this episode Erin talks about what's up with Summer Reading Program this year, the podcast team shares their picks for the Read a Book in One Sitting challenge and we all talk about our favorite places to curl up and read. All the books, movies, TV and resources we talked about in this episode can be found here — https://bit.ly/TBDep8

On this episode the team welcomes collection development librarian Melanie Schultz as our first discussion guest for our Summer Book Preview. We also make widely different guesses as to what the song of the summer will be for query of the week.   All the books, movies, TV and resources we talked about in this episode can be found here — https://bit.ly/TBDep7 

On this episode the podcast team shares the books that recently made it off our to be read piles for our first reading roundup. We also talk about what we're currently obsessed with for query of the week. All the books, movies, TV and resources we talked about in this episode can be found here — https://bit.ly/TBDep6

On this episode the podcast team talks about feuds, scandals and takedowns in the literary world. We also imagine visiting our favorite libraries, both real and imaginary, for the query of the week.  All the books, movies, TV and resources we talked about in this episode can be found here — https://bit.ly/TBDep5

On this episode Michelle talks to librarian Melanie Schultz about OPL's 2020 Reading Challenge and the podcast team shares their favorite titles for the #OwnVoices challenge . We also share our favorite books to re-read for query of the week. All the books, movies, TV and resources we talked about in this episode can be found here — https://bit.ly/TBDep4