Library Nerds with Words

In this episode, Amanda Blumer, Treasurer of the U.P. Poet Laureate Foundation, dishes up Pulitzer Prizes, all things poetry, and dystopian literature. Amanda's book recommendations: Wool by Hugh Howey

Amanda from the Teen Zone and Ben from Cataloguing stop by the Nerd Clubhouse to talk stage-to-screen adaptations, Ben's feelings about Katherine Hepburn, and the call of loons.   Ben and Amanda and Marty's book recommendations: Amanda-- Secretly Yours  by Tessa Bailey Ben-- Oscar Wars:  A History of Hollywood in Gold by Michael Schulman Marty-- The Wife by Meg Wolitzer

In this episode, Madeline Bitter, Roving Library Nerd Reporter, discusses tree houses, Mary Oliver, and pet sharks. Madeline's book recommendations: Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver

In this episode, Communications Coordinator Andrea Marsh talks about poetry versus cozy mysteries, book clubs, and Cajun cooking. Andrea's book recommendation To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

In this episode, Peter White Public Library Development Director Heather Steltenpohl dishes on art, auctions, and books she wouldn't recommend. All That Is Mine I carry with Me by William Landay

In this episode, the Head of Peter White Public Library's Circulation Department, Melissa Alan, delves into the Library of Things, talking about telescopes, cake pans, and ghost hunting kits.   Melissa's book recommendation: Moonrise Over New Jessup   by Jamila Minnicks

It's our 100th episode celebration!  Amanda from the Teen Zone and Ben from Cataloguing sit down for a movie roundtable about three 100 year-old movies!  Hint:  Amanda's not a fan!   Ben and Amanda and Marty's book recommendations: Amanda-- Spare  by Prince Harry Ben-- Oscar Wars:  A History of Hollywood in Gold by Michael Schulman Marty-- Kitchen Confidential by Anot...

In this episode, Assistant Adult Services Lynette Suckow gives the lowdown on biographies, memoirs, circuses, and cooking. Lynette's book recommendations: Love Radio by Ebony LaDelle Sinister Graves by Marcie R. Rendon

In this episode, Lilith Muraro from the Peter White Public Library Reference Desk dishes up dinner with Neil Gaiman, a new book club, and an old favorite. Lilith's book recommendation: Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir

In this episode, Sarah Rehborg, head of PWPL Youth Services, talks winter reading, Marshmallow Peeps hatred, and having to waddle like a duck. Sarah's book recommendations: Founding of Valdemar series by Mercedes Lackey The Chronicles of St. Mary's series by Jodi Taylor, et al.

In this episode, new Communications Coordinator Andrea Marsh dishes on pizza, Valentine's Day lit, and a video game love story. Andrea's book recommendation Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin

In this episode, Amanda Pierce from the Teen Zone stops by the Nerd Clubhouse to dish on teen programming--prom dresses, cooking classes, Nintendo, Outword, and D & D.   Amanda's book recommendations: Bloodmarked:  The Legendborn Cycle by Tracy Deonn Spare by Prince Harry

In this episode, Andrea Ingmire, Director of Peter White Public Library, talks Angela Lansbury love, the WLUC TV 6 book club love, and audio book love.   Andrea's book recommendations: Sometimes People Die by Simon Stephenson Acts of Violet by Margarita Montimore

In this episode, Madeline Bitter, Roving Library Nerd Reporter, talks imps, pucks, and wee folk. Madeline's book recommendations: Good Faeries Bad Faeires by Brian Froud

In this episode, the Head of Peter White Public Library's Circulation Department, Melissa Alan, delves into new nonfiction about stress and time, deep conversations with children, and her love of the Prince of Purple Rain .   Melissa's book recommendation: None of This Would Have Happened if Prince Were Alive   by Carolyn Prusa

In this episode, Stephanie Garn from the Reference Desk talks about making New Year's resolutions, Roald Dahl's "Matilda," and the Zodiac. Stephanie's book recommendation: Sun Signs by Linda Goodman

In this episode, outgoing Communications Coordinator Jeni Kilpela talks about New Year's Resolutions and what libraries mean to her. Jeni's book recommendation The Reading List by Sera Nisha Adams

In this special end-of-year episode, Marty reads O. Henry's classic short story "The Gift of the Magi."  Happy New Year!  

Amanda Pierce from the Teen Zone and Ben Sargent from the Circulation Department get all Mariah talking about holiday films that will put the "ho-ho-ho" in your holidays! Ben and Amanda and Marty's book recommendations: Amanda-- Half Baked Harvest Every Day  by Tieghan Gerard Ben-- She Said:  Breaking the Sexual Harassment Story that Helped Ignite a Movement by Jodi Kantor and Megan Twoh...

PWPL super patron Douglas Gill stops by the nerd screening room to talk about movies that deal with the law. Douglas' Book Recommendation: A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry

In this special gratitude episode, Marty share some holiday poems he's written to thank all the supporters of the podcast and Peter White Public Library!  Wishing you all peace, love, and good books this December!

In this episode, Janeen Rastall, President of the U. P. Poet Laureate Foundation and 2021 Marquette Writer of the Year, stops by to talk about Christmas with Emily Dickinson, the search for the next U. P. Poet Laureate,  and some books to read for the holiday season. Janeen's book recommendations: A Man with a Rake by Ted Kooser Klara in the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro Link to the U. P. Poet Laurea...

Amanda Pierce from the Teen Zone and Ben Sargent from the Circulation Department get all warm and fuzzy about films they are thankful for--and the list includes movies about World War II refugees, Nazis, and suicide at a boys' prep school. Ben and Amanda and Marty's book recommendations: Amanda-- Lore Olympus Volumes 1-3  by Rachel Smythe Ben-- August Kitco and the Mechas from Space by Alex W...

In this episode, Stephanie Garn from the Reference Desk talks about some of her favorite books that make her feel warm and fuzzy, including Shel Silverstein and Mrs. Frizzle.  Stephanie's book recommendations: Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Kiki's Deliver Service by Eiko Kadono

In this episode, Communications Coordinator Jeni Kilpela talks about Thanksgiving likes/dislikes, the new WLUC TV 6/PWPL book club, and time travel. Jeni's book recommendation The Boys in the Boat by Danial James Brown