Library Nerds with Words

In this episode, Communications Coordinator Jeni Kilpela discusses camping, sunburns, hatching eggs, summer gardens, and annoying ghosts. Jeni's book recommendations: The Sentence by Louise Erdrich Find Your People by Jennie Allen

Break out your Walkman and Star Wars tee-shirts . . .  Amanda Pierce from the Teen Zone and Ben Sargent from Circulation join Marty for a roundtable discussion of the movies that take them back to their yesteryears--a stroll down nostalgia movie lane. Ben and Amanda's book recommendations: Amanda-- Well Met by Jen DeLuca (first book of the Well Met series) Ben-- City of Brass by S. A. Chakrab...

In this episode, Madeline Bitter from the Reference Desk discusses swimming in Nutella; Mothman and alien probing; and solar storms. Madeline's book recommendation for Earth Day: Solar Storms by Linda Hogan

In this episode, Stephanie Garn from the Reference Desk talks about drinking baby mouse wine; getting passports, and falling back into reading. Stephanie's book recommendations: The Final Girl Support Group by Grady Hendrix My Best Friend's Exorcism by Grady Hendrix

In this episode, Andrea Ingmire, Director of Peter White Public Library, talks about maggot cheese and fried fruit bat; strategic planning and focus groups; stations and bears. Andrea's book recommendations: Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel The Bear by Andrew Krivak

In this episode, Lilith Muraro from the Peter White Public Library Reference Desk dishes on losing keys, spoiled cheese, and genre fiction versus literary fiction. Lilith's book recommendation: The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky Chambers

In this episode, Lynette Suckow from the Peter White Public Library Reference Desk shares the word about Asian-American literature, Asian barbecue, and eating 50 raw oysters. Lynette's book recommendation: Tin Camp Road by Ellen Airgood

In this episode, Peter White Public Library Development Director Heather Steltenpohl dishes up some cricket pizza, Friends of the Library book sale news, and Jonathan Franzen love. Heather's book recommendation: Crossroads by Jonathan Franzen

In this episode, Sarah Rehborg, head of PWPL Youth Services, gets Sirius and talks about psychopathic clowns, flamingos, and bubonic plague. Sarah's book recommendations: Year of the Reaper by Makiia Lucier

In this episode, PWPL Communications Coordinator Jeni Kilpela chooses sheep eyes over frog juice and talks about Library Week, flamingos, and mystery in rare books. Jeni's book recommendations: The Department of Rare Books and Special Collections by Eva Jurczyk

A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away . . .  Amanda Pierce from the Teen Zone and Ben Sargent from Circulation join Marty for a roundtable discussion of some of the best (and maybe worst) science fiction movies out there.   Ben and Amanda's book recommendations: Amanda-- Sex Cult Nun by Faith Jones Ben-- The Nineties by Chuck Klosterman

In this episode, Madeline Bitter from the Reference Desk talks chocolate-covered grasshoppers vs. leeches, debunks an Oprah book, and gives some love to a YA novel. Madeline's book recommendations: When Dimple Met Rishi by Sandhya Menon

In this episode, Anne Donohue, President of PWPL's Board of Trustees, talks about milk versus dark chocolate, banned books, and a memoir about getting schooled (again). Anne's book recommendations: Racing Odysseus by Roger H. Martin 

In this episode, Amanda Pierce from the Teen Zone chooses between the Harry Potter and Marvel Universes and dishes on prom dresses. Amanda's book recommendations: Code Name Badass:  The True Story of Virginia Hall by Heather Demetrios Space Boy Volume 6 by Stephen McCrarie Heartstopper Volume 4 by Alice Oseman Huda F Are You by Huda Eahmy

In this episode, Jeni Kilpela, Communications Coordinator, talks about C. S. Lewis, sound booths, and Christmas pigs. Jeni's book recommendation: The Christmas Pig by J. K Rowling

In this special New Years episode to kick off Season 2, reference librarian Madeline Bitter takes on some big cheeses:  pizza, debunked books, and Oprah Winfrey! Madeline's book recommendation: The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon

In this special end-of-year episode, reference librarian Lynette Suckow chats about her love of Brussels sprouts, Agatha Christie, and the best books of 2020. Lynette's book recommendation: Call Us What We Carry by Amanda Gorman

Amanda Pierce from the Teen Zone and Ben Sargent from Circulation join Marty for a roundtable discussion of the holliest and not so jolliest holiday movies, tackling the eternal debate:  Is Die Hard a Christmas movie?  Plus, there's bourbon balls, fruitcake, and Reese's Christmas trees. Holiday book recommendations: Amanda-- The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg Ben-- A Christmas Carol...

In this episode, Peter White Public Library Director Andrea Ingmire talks about Sicilian ravioli; makes a shocking confession about John Steinbeck; and dishes a little about Christmas dishes. Andrea's book recommendation: The Kitchen Front by Jennifer Ryan. Vegan, at Times by Jessica Seinfeld.

In this extra special episode, hear selections from WNMU Public Radio 90's NEA Big Read series, Voices from the Past , featuring remembrances from local poets, writers, teachers, students, and community members. If you want to hear more episodes of Voices from the Past go to: https://anchor.fm/martin-achatz53

In this episode, Peter White Public Library Development Director Heather Steltenpohl talks about end of year resolutions, Great Expectations , caramel cake, and a Fannie Flagg Christmas. Heather's book recommendation: A Redbird Christmas by Fannie Flagg.

In this episode, Youth Services Director Sarah Rehborg talks about her dislike of Fifty Shades of Gray , makes a confession about the Lord of the Rings Trilogy , and gets excited about the Winter Wonderland Walk. Sarah's audiobook recommendation: Echo by Pam Munoz Ryan (available on Libby)

In this better-late-than-never episode, Madeline Bitter from the Reference Desk talks about a podcaster she wants to be friends with; Native American Heritage Month reads; and true crime in the Ivy League. Madeline's audiobook recommendation: We Keep the Dead Close by Becky Cooper (available on Libby)

In this episode, Maggie Barch from the Circulation Department Talks about Handmaid Hatred, Reading Diversity, and Magical Real Motherhood. Maggie's book recommendation: Nightbitch by Rachel Yoder

On this special episode, Amanda Pierce from the Teen Zone and Ben Sargent from the Circulation Department share a charcuterie board and dish about books they hate, movie adaptations they love, and Ben's affinity for Russian writers. Amanda's book recommendations:   Small Favors and House of Salt and Sorrows by Erin A. Craig Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr Ben's book recommendations: The Ap...