Library Nerds with Words

In this episode, Communications Coordinator Jeni Kilpela confesses that she doesn't like the Twilight series, watches YouTube at 2 a.m., and loves Christmas pigs. Jeni's book recommendation: The Christmas Pig by J. K Rowling

In this special spooky season episode, Lynette Suckow from the Reference Desk haunts us with Amy Tan, Joe Hill, and books that keep her up at night. Lynette's book recommendation: The Death of Jane Lawrence by Caitlin Starling. The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything by Linda D. Williams and Megan Lloyd.

In this episode, Madeline Bitter from the Reference Desk returns for a three-peat visit to play a game of Word on the Nerd, talk about witch lit, and share her dislike of Ayn Rand. Madeline's book recommendation: White Magic by Elissa Washuta.

In this episode, Lilith Muraro from the Reference Desk returns to the guest nerd chair to talk about inspiration, fantasy, dream journals, and rereading great books. Lilith's book recommendations: The Lord of the Rings by J. R. R. Tolkien.

In this episode, Tiina Morin, Manager of the City of Marquette's Office of Arts and Culture, drops by to talk about blue-spotted salamanders, prodigy composers, walking on the fringe with Bigfoot, and painter Andrew Wyeth. Tiina's book recommendations: A Piece of the World by Christina Baker Klein.

In this episode, Anne Donohue, President of Peter White Public Library's Board of Trustees, dishes about Two Books/Two Communities doings, her struggles with loss and grief, and her hidden passion for sailing.   Anne's book recommendations: Loving Someone Who Has Dementia by Pauline Boss. It's Okay that You're Not Okay:  Meeting Grief and Loss in a Culture That Doesn't Understand by Mega...

In this episode, Peter White Public Library Circulation Department Head Amy Salminen stops by to get nerdy about her fellow library nerds, Library Card Sign-Up Month, and historical fiction. Amy's book recommendations: The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah. The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah.

In this episode, Peter White Public Library Youth Services Department Head Sarah Rehborg reveals her inner geek about fall Youth Services programming, her love of fractured fairy tales, and a new YA book series. Heather's book recommendations: Six Crimson Cranes by Elizabeth Lim.

In this episode, Peter White Public Library Development Director Heather Steltenpohl stops by to talk about passion projects, book festivals, and special libations to put you in the library spirit. Heather's book recommendations: The Startup Wife by Tahmima Anam. The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave. Local Woman Missing by Mary Kubica.

In this episode, Peter White Public Library Adult Services Director Samantha Ashby returns to wrestle with some big questions about God, the universe, and personal finances/estate planning. Sam's book recommendations: The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel. I Will Teach You to be Rich by Ramit Sethi. The Family Firm:  A Data-Driven Guide to Better Decision Making in the Early School Years b...

In this episode, Peter White Public Library Adult Programming Coordinator Marty Achatz talks about his love of all things poetry, the NEA Big Read, and murder in the mitten state. Marty's book recommendation: Dark Side of the Mitten:  Crimes of Power & Powerful Criminals in Michigan's Past and Present by Tom Carr.

In this episode, Peter White Public Library reference librarian Lynette Suckow returns to talk about judging books, all things memoir, and Sinead O'Connor. Lynette's audiobook recommendation: The Woman They Could Not Silence:  One Woman, Her Incredible Fight for Freedom, and the Men Who Tried to Make Her Disappear by Kate Moore.

In this episode, Peter White Public Library reference librarian Madeline Bitter returns as the guest nerd to talk about her detective work and obsessions with true crime and cults. Madeline's audiobook recommendation: Cultish:  The Language of Fanaticism by Amanda Montell

In this episode, Peter White Public Library's Communications Coordinator Jeni Kilpela returns to talk about book lovers, e-secrets, and hidden figures. Jeni's book recommendation: My Remarkable Life:  A Memoir by Katherine Johnson

In this episode, Peter White Public Library Director Andrea Ingmire returns as the guest nerd to talk about her love of art, dogs, and fellow library nerds. Andrea's audiobook recommendation: When Harry Met Minnie:  A True Story of Love and Friendship by Martha Teichner

In this episode, Alisa Hummell from PWPL's Communications Department stops by to talk about her love of summer thrillers, game changing women writers, podcasts, and some of the best audiobooks on Libby. Alisa's audiobook recommendation: Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid

In this episode, PWPL's Teen Service Coordinator, Amanda Pierce, returns to talk about prom dresses, graphic novels, and why she refuses to read George R. R. Martin's Game of Thrones series. Amanda's summer book recommendations: A Sky Beyond the Storm:  An Ember in the Ashes, Book 4 by Sabaa Tahir Black Widow Volume 1:  The Finely Woven Thread & Black Widow Volume 2: The Tightly...

In this special Pride Month episode, published author Lilith Muraro from PWPL's Maintenance Department talks about LGTBQ+ books, authors, writing, and issues. Lilith's book recommendation: The Prince and the Dressmaker by Jen Wang Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas

Tiina Morin, manager of the Marquette Arts and Culture Center, talks about art, museums, dance, and all the doings of Art Week. Tiina's book recommendations: The Creative Habit:  Learn It and Use It for Life by Twyla Tharp Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott Charlotte's Web by E. B. White The Graveyard Book series by Neil Gaiman The events of Art Week can be found here: https://www.mqtcompass.com/art...

Circulation Librarian Maggie Barch will have you twisting and shouting for joy with the Beatles and "The Vanishing Half." Maggie's book recommendation: The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett

Reference Librarian Madeline Bitter talks about being abducted by aliens and her love of eco-literature. Madeline's book recommendations: Sorrowland by Rivers Solomon A Children's Bible series by Lydia Millet

Reference Librarian Lynette Suckow gets interrogated about Western mysteries, Detroit mysteries, and the perfect murder weapon.  Lynette's book recommendations: The August Snow series by Stephen Mack Jones

Teen Services Coordinator Amanda Pierce stops by to talk about sushi, Teen Summer Reading, cheese plates, and Netflix.  Amanda's book recommendations: Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley That Cheese Plate Will Change Your Life by Marissa Mullen

Heather Steltenpohl, Director of Peter White's Development Fund, talks about the Emerald City, Peter White Punch, and gratitude. Heather's book recommendations: The Office of Historical Corrections by Danielle Evans All These Beautiful Strangers by Elizabeth Klehfoth Beach Read by Emily Henry (maybe) Arsenic and Adobo by Mia P. Manansala

Amy Salminen, Director of Circulation, stops by to talk about getting carded, historical fiction, and how she just can't get escape being a Peter White Public Library nerd. Amy's book recommendation: Send for Me by Lauren Fox