Library Nerds with Words

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 Airbender s, 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: Tom 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