Bibliobanter

Technical difficulties abound! Fortunately Adam and Lexi have backups in place for just such an occasion. This month Adam and Lexi talk about one of the best resources available on the internet. The Internet Archive. A free online library that contains books, movies, music, games, and even whole entire websites that were once thought gone.   And be sure to let us know what treasures you find.  The...

Today Adam and Lexi are joined by several people.   Bringing attention to different workers in libraries for National Library Workers Day, the duo hear stories that will make you laugh, make you aww, and make you question life, the universe, and everything.    So grab a beverage, get yourself a quince, and enjoy these quick tales from folks in the library.

We are just a little over halfway through Reading Month, and we have a bunch of facts to share with you regarding libraries.  Adam and Lexi get long winded. Adam laments the passing of Akira Toriyama.  Adam was going to put something here that was mentioned in the show, but more importantly he wants to know where you all stand on the whole pineapple on pizza debate!  

2023 is over and 2024 is here. Adam and Lexi get started on the right foot.  Well, Lexi does.  Adam like a fool gave the wrong hours for Friday and Saturday in the DREAM Lab.  ITS 1-4 THOSE DAYS, PAST ADAM, YOU FOOL, YOU ABSOLUTE BUFFOON, YOU TOTAL RUBE! Despite said gaffe the two provide a bit of a discussion on things going on in the library and what the new year is bringing for them, and what t...

We got a cozy one for ya today.   Adam and Lexi review Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree. A charming story about a retired lady orc adventurer setting up a small coffee shop in a fantasy village.   This is the last pod for the year of 2023, and the banterers decided to close out the year with something you can curl up with.   Available in both physical and eBook format, pick it up from the libr...

Lexi and Adam are out once again interviewing bookstores about their goings on and stop in the some might say, downright magical realm of Coreander's Children's Bookshoppe. They delight in the atmosphere, the collection, and the cocoa and coffee. Adam doesn't even have any sass for the description this time! 

Lexi and Adam make one final bookstore trek to Shaw's Books in Grosse Pointe Park. Shaw's is a used and rare book store that is tight and windy and run by just the nicest gentleman, Hank. Hank tells us all about the history of the store, and just gives a fascinating insight into a business he is now a 40 year veteran of.   

Adam and Lexi again reach out to another bookstore for an interview.  This time with the new bookstore and restaurant, Flyleaf.   Here they interview Lani who is the manager and get to know a bit about the store itself, what led to its creation, and what sorts of things to expect from it.  Adam tried a quiche there and it was delicious.  Lexi had a lovely blueberry muffin.  It was totally done in...

Adam and Lexi take to one of the local bookstores this episode.  Join them as they interview Jay and Sarah, the owners of Next chapter  The owners are charming and delightful people. Their store specializes in new and gently used books, and has clothing.  They have a book club and are doing some holiday events.   The mic drops.  Adam doesn't edit it out at all.   Check them out at https://www.next...

This episode of Bibliobanter, Adam isn't quite taking a solo trip.  While Lexi is gone, Adam brought on for an interview, The Man, The Myth, The Legend, Rufus McGaugh.   For those not in the know, Rufus is a famous teacher among the Grosse Pointe area.  He is noted for having managed to visit every country in the world and has written several books about it.  He and Adam discuss the book Treasures...

Hey hey everyone, we now have a name!  Welcome to Bibliobanter.   Today Lexi and Adam discuss books and media for which they are grateful.   We also learn that Adam secretly has a taste for garbage media as well!  It should be noted that Adam brings up Steven Universe as being on hoopla, but it is only season 2.    Join us as we discuss the media we are thankful is in the library and on hoopla.

Finishing out spooky season, Lexi and Adam discuss The Michigan Dogman.  This is the cryptid and NOT the cute mascot of Dav Pilkey's graphic novels for kids.  They discuss the origins, and literature about the beast, and review the two films available on Hoopla Digital linked below.  They also make many references to the famous song by Steven Cooke which you can find on YouTube. Dogman (Hoopla) Do...

Starting up a new podcast, GPPL Welcomes Adam Pecar and Alexis Smith as they kick off the fall season with a new series called Short Stacks where they give quick (allegedly) reviews of materials that are recommended by the various librarians of Grosse Pointe Public Library.  

Introducing Adam and Stephanie to the podcast as Matt has moved on to another library. We discuss what we have been reading, watching, and thew new stuff coming to the library this fall.

This is a little late as I've been home with sick children. We talked about what's happening at the library over the spring and summer. Look forward to Books on the Lake and the annual Summer Reading Program.   We still haven't fulfilled each other's new years requests yet. There's still time though...

Annie catches Matt up on her year end challenge. Matt is given a challenge to a virtual art challenge using Creative Bug. Our progress will be tracked in the upcoming episodes.   It's a new year and we've been up to some stuff. Annie has been reading books and Matt has been watching anime. It doesn't feel like much has changed but, it has, trust me.    We recorded this episode prior to the snowpoc...

Matt & Annie are back and this year we decide to challenge each other to do something they wouldn't normally do.  I challenged Annie to watch an anime series I think she will enjoy. Annie will be giving me a challenge next episode. Stay safe and have a good holiday and new year.

We have our new librarian, Stephanie, on the podcast. We talk about her career, her favorite kind of reads, and various other things.

Matt & Annie return and discuss some spooky/scary stuff they've been doing and recommend. During the recording we were visited by the library ghosts.    We talk more about Only Murders in the Building and Matt tries to convince Annie to watch Squid Game. Thanks for checking in with us we'll be back in a couple weeks.

We are back for Season 2 of Checking In! It was a long time away but we are happy to be back. We're hoping that this next "season" of the podcast is as exciting as the first.    We're doing a back to school themed episode this week. Also included is fall, how COVID has changed work, and how we both turned towards more "comfort food" material during our time away.   Things that were brought up: Onl...

Annie has finally finished Harry Potter. We talk about that and other epic stories she can read next. We also discuss how new formats have changed storytelling and has added many new tales to the classics of old. We'll be back in July with our next episode. Remember to signup for summer reading if you haven't already.

Matt & Annie are finally back with another episode of Checking In. We catch each other up with what we've been doing and how things have been going this past pandemic year. We'll be back on a regular schedule moving forward so look forward to more episodes in the coming weeks.

Matt talks about formula One, the Good Place, video games, and more.

Annie talks about her armchair philosophy phase.

Matt's response to Annie's ode to joy. Some video game talk and other media consumption stuff is been doing.