Library Nerds with Words

Newly hired Local History Coordinator Bella Markham stops by the Nerd Penthouse to talk about history, grad school, and books the bring her hope. Bella's Book Recommendation: They Can't Kill Us Until They Kill Us by Hanif Abdurraqib

In this voting episode, Assistant Head of Adult Services Lynette Suckow discusses voting, Abraham Lincoln, and gerrymandering. Lynette's Book Recommendations: The Funeral Ladies of Ellerie County by Claire Swinarski Long Island by Colm Toibin

In this episode, Communications Coordinator Andrea talks about being an alien baby, a Bigfoot book release event, and Kristin Hannah. Andrea's Book Recommendations: Circe by Madeline Miller The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig

In this episode, Jody Trost from Felt Magic fame talks about her new role as librarian at Snowberry Heights, her love of Flanner O'Connor, and her fear for clowns. Jody's Book Recommendation: The Book of Lost Names by Kristin Harmel

In this episode, Melissa Alan, the Head of Circulation, talks about Boomer birthday cards, library cards, and Reno divorcees. Melissa's book recommendation: The Divorcees by Rowan Beaird

In this episode, Development Director Heather Steltenpohl talks about Gutenberg Bibles, the Friends of PWPL's Used Book and Media Sale, and a podcast whodunnit. Heather's Book Recommendations: Any book by J. L. Hyde Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera

In this episode, Adyson Guidebeck, the newest addition to PWPL's Circulation Department, talks about her dislike of pumpkin spice, her love of creative writing, and her time working in a bookstore. Adyson's Book Recommendation: On a Sunbeam by Tillie Walden

In this episode, Communications Coordinator Andrea Marsh talks about octopi, changes to All Booked Up, and graphic political books. Andrea's book recommendations: Drawing the Vote: An Illustrated Guide to Voting in America by Tommy Jenkins A Firehouse of Falsehood by Teri Kanefield, art by Pat Dorian Putin's Russia: The Rise of a Dictator by Darryl Cunningham

In this episode, Assistant Head of Adult Services Lynette Suckow talks about defusing time bombs, Dan Brown (among others), and the Heritage Room Book Club. Lynette's book recommendations: Women and Children First by Alina Grabowski Daughter of the Merciful Deep by Leslye Penelope I Have Some Questions for You by Rebecca Makkai

In this episode, Jody Trost, library nerd leader of Felt Magic at PWPL, talks Olympic felting, being in prison in Georgia, and her love for Neil Gaiman. Jody's Book Recommendations: Trigger Warning by Neil Gaiman The Bazaar of Bad Dreams by Stephen King

In this episode, Amanda Pierce, Head of the Teen Zone, provides updates on teen summer programs and plans for the coming Fall. Amanda's book recommendations: This Book Won't Burn by Samira Ahmed The Deep Dark by Molly Knox Ostertag

Poet/musician/editor/publisher Ronnie Ferguson discusses Emily Dickinson, PWPL's 3-Day International Chapbook Competition, and Knuckleheads . Ronnie's book recommendations: Inland Sea by Lynn Domina Knuckleheads by Jeff Kass What We Talk About When We Talk About God by Rob Bell

Emily Couts from the Circulation Department talks haunted houses, the Trench Coat Man, and ghost hunting. Emily and Andrea's Recommendations: Ghosts of Michigan's Upper Peninsula by Jennifer Billock (Emily) Spooked podcast by Glynn Washington

In this episode, outgoing Local History Coordinator Cat Shattuck and Ben from Tech Services dish on all things Star Trek --captains and Klingons and Janeway and all things in between! Book Recommendations: Star Trek: New Frontier series by Peter David (Ben) Star Trek Cord of Engineers series by Dean Wesley Smith, Christie Golden, Keith R. A. DeCandido, Dayton Ward, Kevin Dilmore (Ben) Any books by...

In this episode, PWPL Communications Coordinator Andrea Marsh talks LARPing, NEA Big Read, and British sexy. Andrea's book recommendations: The Women by Kristin Hannah Happy Place by Emily Henry

PWPL Library Director Andrea Ingmire talks wine marathons, Puzzle Mania, and mysteries. Andrea's Book Recommendations: The Tainted Cup by Robert Jackson Bennett The River We Remember by William Kent Krueger

In this special Pride Month episode, Local History Coordinator Cat Shattuck and Lilith Muraro from the Reference Desk talk queer books and movies and TV shows. Cat & Lilith's recommendations: The Lesbiana's Guide to Catholic School by Sonora Reyes (Cat) The Mermaid, the Witch, and the Sea by Maggie Tokuda-Hall (Cat) The Diviners series by Libba Bray (Cat) Light from Uncommon Stars by R...

In this episode, Sarah Rehborg, head of PWPL Youth Services, talks summer reading, Willy Wonka irresponsibility, and Bubble Bubble Splash. Sarah's book recommendation: The Lost Library by Rebecca Stead and Wendy Mass

In this episode, Peter White Public Library Development Director Heather Steltenpohl talks close encounters with authors, including Bonnie Jo Campbell this summer at PWPL. Heather's Book Recommendation: Only If You're Lucky by Stacy Willingham

In this episode, Thayer Yates from the Reference Desk talks King versus Gaiman, noir fiction, and his new novel Glasspier . Thayer's book recommendation: House of Leaves by Mark Z. Danielewski

In this episode, Adult Services Assistant Department Head talks of her love for Leonardo (da Vinci no DiCaprio) and Vinnie van Gogh. Lynette's Book Recommendation: James by Percival Everett

In this episode, Communications Coordinator Andrea Marsh talks about the PWPL summer Concert of the Steps series, her love of the Backstreet Boys, and Gold Medals. Andrea's book recommendation: Gold from Iron by Nick Baumgartner

In this episode, Anne Donohue, Outgoing President of PWPL's Board of Trustees, talks about her time at the library and her hopes for the future. Anne's book recommendation: Warrior Girl Unearthed by Angeline Boulley

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 recommen...

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