Library Nerds with Words

In this episode, Amanda from the Teen Zone and Ben from Tech Services dish on Miss Piggy, 2026 Oscars, and vampires. Amanda's and Marty's Book Recommendations: Girl Dinner by Olivia Blake The Correspondent by Virginia Evans

In this episode, Addyson from the Circulation Department talks about mashed potato sculptures, art exhibitions at PWPL, and computer gaming fiction. Addyson's book recommendation: Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin

In this episode, Ben from Tech Services, Amanda from the Teen Zone, and Marty discuss rom coms for Valentine's Day. BONUS POINTS: Count how many times Ben says the name Billy Joel instead of Billy Crystal. Amanda, Ben, and Marty's Book Recommendations: Game Changers by Rachel Reid--Amanda Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir--Ben Flashlight by Susan Choi--Marty

In this episode, Amanda from the Teen Zone talks about Miss Piggy versus Cher, PWPL's Prom Dress Swap, and Cults. Amanda's Book Recommendation: Death in the Jungle by Candace Fleming

In the summer movie episode, Ben & Amanda talk summer blockbusters, from sharks to raptors to ghosts, with some Muppets thrown in for fun. Ben, Amanda, and Marty's Book Recommendations: Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton (Ben) Sisters in the Wind by Angeline Boulley (Amanda) Raising Hare by Chole Dalton (Marty)

In this episode, Amanda from the Teen Zone, Ben from Tech Services, and Marty debate Daniel Day Lewis versus Robert De Niro, classic comedies, and a Jaws intervention. Amanda, Ben, Andrea, and Marty's book recommendations: The Singular Life of Aria Patel by Samira Ahmed (Amanda) The Magic of the Air by Mike Sielski (Ben) Super Gay Poems edited by Stephanie Burt (Marty)

In this episode, Amy Salminen, Head of Adult Services, dishes up some last meals, Adult Summer Reading, and the Civil War. Amy's Book Recommendation: The Demon of Unrest: A Saga of Hubris, Heartbreak, and Heroism at the Dawn of the Civil War by Erik Larson

In this episode, Communications Coordinator Andrea Marsh dishes on her Spice Girls obsession, Ramble Tamble, and Summer Reads. Andrea's Book Recommendations: Water Moon by Samantha Sotto Yambao Shark Heart by Emily Habeck Shady Hollow by Juneau Black

In this episode, Amanda from the Teen Zone, Ben from Tech Services, and Marty eat Tiramasu, talk courtroom dramas, and, of course, engage in Muppet debates. Amanda, Ben, Andrea, and Marty's book recommendations: Our Infinite Fates by Laura Steven (Amanda) The Basketball 100 by David Aldridge & John Hollinger (Ben)

In this episode, PWPL Communications Coordinator Andrea Marsh talks all things NEA Big Read, expensive dinners, and being an adrenaline junkie! Andrea's Book Recommendations: Can't We Talk About Something More Pleasant? by Roz Chast The Age of Magical Overthinking: Notes of Modern Irrationality by Amanda Montell

In this special episode, Amanda Pierce from the Teen Zone, Ben Sargent from Tech Services, and Marty discuss their Oscar predictions.

In this episode, Sarah Rehborg, Head of Youth Services, talks about PWPL's upcoming Cyber Clinic programming series, taking place in partnership with NMU's Cyber Security Institute. Sarah's Book Recommendation: The Wild Robot by Peter Brown

In this episode, Communications Coordinator Andrea Marsh talks about changing clothes, changing the podcast (a little), and changing books. Andrea's book recommendations: Happy-Go-Lucky by David Sedaris The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese Clarity & Connection by Yung Pueblo

In this first episode of Season 5, Amanda Pierce from the Teen Zone talks about Pepe the Shrimp, teen programs, and new teen books. Amanda's book recommendations: After Life by Gayle Forman Ruin Road by Lamar Giles

In this episode, Amanda from the Teen Zone, Ben from Tech Services, and Marty discuss some holiday movies to watch or avoid, with a little Muppet discussion on the side. Amanda, Ben, Andrea, and Marty's book recommendations: Women and Children First by Alin a Grabowski (Amanda) A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens (Ben) Skipping Christmas by John Grisham (Andrea) Happy-Go-Lucky by David Sedaris (M...

In this episode, Head of Tech Services Stephanie Garn talks yak penis, lobster potato chips, and the end of the world. Steph's Book Recommendation: Wool by Hugh Howey

In this episode, Assistant Head of Adult Services Lynette Suckow discusses Frankenstein, book re-imaginings, and ski jumping. Lynette's Book Recommendations: The Ski Jumpers by Peter Geye Tooth and Claw: A Longmire Story by Craig Johnson

In this episode, PWPL Administrative Assistant Ann Richmond Garrett talks Robert Frost, Poetry Idols, and Louise Erdrich. Ann's Book Recommendation: The Mighty Red by Louise Erdrich

In this episode, Amanda from the Teen Zone, Ben from Tech Services, and Marty talk about film performances for which they are grateful, and Muppets, of course! Amanda, Ben, & Marty's Book Recommendations: What's Nest: A Backstage Pass to the "West Wing," Its Cast and Crew, and Its Enduring Legacy of Service by Melissa Fitzgerald, Mary McCormack, et al. I Was a Teenage Slasher by Stephen Graham...

In this episode, Head of Circulation Melissa gets down and nerdy about Food for Fines, dinner menus, and ducks. Melissa's Book Recommendation: If You Can't Take the Heat by Geraldine DeRuiter

In this episode, Amanda from the Teen Zone joins Marty to talk about Muppets and Merry Movie Mayhem. Amanda's book recommendation: Inkflower by Suzy Zail

Communications Coordinator Andrea Marsh talks with Marty about his upcoming reading at PWPL of his new poetry collection A Bigfoot Bestiary and Other Wonders . Andrea's Viewing Recommendation: Summer 2024 Paris Olympics streaming on Peacock.

In this episode, Andrea Ingmire, Director of Peter White Public Library, discusses elections, coronations, and fluffy reads. Andrea and Marty's Book Recommendations: The Mighty Red by Louise Erdrich--Andrea Wandering Stars by Tommy Orange--Marty

In this episode, Amanda from the Teen Zone, Ben from Tech Services, and Marty tackle some great, and not-so-great, films for Halloween. Amanda, Ben, and Marty's book recommendations: The Turn of the Screw by Henry James--Ben Nightbitch by Rachel Yoder--Amanda Horrorstor by Grady Hendrix--Marty

In this episode, Ben from Tech Services, Amanda from the Teen Zone, and Muggles (Ben's sister and LNWW #1 Fan) join Marty at the nerd multiplex to talk movies released in 1999. Amanda, Muggles, Ben, and Marty Book Recommendation: Horror Movie by Paul Tremblay--Amanda The Nineties by Chuck Klosterman--Ben More Than a Glitch by Meredith Broussard--Muggles The Vegetarian by Han Kang--Marty