The Books We Loved

Since it's spooOOOooOoOOOky season, the girls chat about books that skeeved them out. Books discussed: Woman in the Window , Finn The Ocean at the End of the Lane , Gaiman Notes on a Scandal , Heller The 5th Wave , Yancey The Address Book , Calle I-5 Killer , Rule

In this super speedy episode, the ladies share the following titles: Legends & Lattes , Baldree The Spellshop, Durst Until the Clock Strikes Midnight , Dow A Letter to the Luminous Deep , Cathrall The Baby Dragon Bookshop, Qureshi The Phoenix Keeper, Maclean

Have you read John Green's latest novel, Hollywood, Ending? So have we, and we have thoughts. Keegan from Youth Services joins Manda & Olivia to dish about all things Hollywood, Ending.  Happy reading! 

Today the ladies discuss the much loved children's classic, Anne of Green Gables and it's author, L.M. Montgomery. RESOURCES: April/May 2023 – Vanessa Braganza, Historian, Harvard University, “The Author of ‘Anne of Green Gables’ Lived a Far Less Charmed Life Than Her Beloved Heroine” M. Montgomery Institute at the University of Prince Edward Island website

Today the ladies chat books turned into movies and streaming shows that have come out in the past year (or so). Titles discussed: Margo's Got Money Troubles, Rufi Thorpe The Love Hypothesis , Ali Hazelwood Little House on the Prairie , Laura Ingalls Wilder East of Eden , Steinbeck The Marlow Murder Club , Robert Thorogood The Dog Stars, Heller Every Summer After (show: Every Year After), Carley Fo...

This week, as the gals recoup from summer, we'll go back to the beginning. Enjoy episode 1 (again), as the ladies discuss, Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak. 

Today the ladies share their recent reads, which cover a broad (and bizarre?) expanse of topics.  Books discussed: Dinner with King Tut: how rogue archaeologists are recreating the sights, sounds, smells, and tastes of lost civilizations, Kean Into the Blue, Brodie Let’s Make Bread: a comic book cookbook, Becan & Forkish Lucy Knisley graphic novels Sunlight Finds You, Moriarty The Briar Club,...

It's pretty much what you'd expect! In this bonus episode, four TPL librarians review the life and legacy of the Queen of Country, our Lady of Literacy, the Chieftess of Charitable Giving, our beloved Dolly Parton. 

Today the gals celebrate 100 years of that silly, old bear, Winnie-the-Pooh! Learn about the real-life inspiration, a little about A.A. Milne, and hear some lovely quotes from this timeless classic!  Materials @TPL: Finding Winnie: the true story of the world's most famous bear, Mattick, illus. by Blackall Somewhere, a Boy and a Bear, Brandreth Who Was A.A. Milne? Winnie-the-Pooh books/movies Arti...

On today's quick episode, the girls share what books they're reading as summer wraps up! Titles covered include: The Midnight Train , Haig The Charity Shop Detective Agency , Boland The Take , Yang Famesick: a memoir , Dunham Democracy Awakening: notes on the state of America , Cox Richardson  American Rambler: walking the trail of Johnny Appleseed , Fitzgerald

Today the ladies discuss the wonderfully funny and cheeky children's classic, Matilda, by Roald Dahl. So, get your hair tonic, your hat, and your chocolate cake, and settle in for a silly conversation.   Matilda at TPL: Book formats Blu-ray DVD  

Today the girls field a request from Eliza, focusing specifically on "hidden gems." Titles discussed in today's episode include: KIDS: Orris and Timble , DiCamillo The Questioneers series, Beaty: Rosie Revere and the Raucous Riveters Ada Twist and the Perilous Pants Iggy Peck and the Mysterious Mansion Sofia Valdez and the Vanishing Vote Ada Twist and the Disappearing Dogs Aaron Slater and the Sne...

Today the gals review the upcoming movie, The End of Oak Street, starring Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor. 

Today the gals give recommendations for every reader, based on Zodiac signs! In the order discussed: AQUARIUS:  Homebound , Elan Truly Devious , Johnson  LEO: Half Drowned King , Hartsuyker Harriet Tubman: the road to freedom , Clinton PISCES:  Maybe You Should Talk to Someone: a therapist, HER therapist, and our lives revealed , Gottlieb Evening , Minot VIRGO: The Maid , Prose The Gifts of Imperf...

Today the girls are joined by repeat-guest, Angie, to discuss Jane Austen's classic,  Emma .  Books Angie recommended during the episode include: Book of Doors , Gareth Brown Wild Reverence: a novel , Rebecca Ross The Midnight Library , Matt Haig

Today the gals chat about a podcast favorite, Ann Patchett, and her newest novel:  Whistler .  A couple readalikes Olivia shared: Little Fires Everywhere , Celeste Ng Anything by Liane Moriarty The Vanishing Half , Brit Bennett

Today the ladies make recommendations based on two patron requests. Titles discussed are below: Station Eleven, Emily St. John Mandel Klara and the Sun,  Kazuo Ishiguro  This Is How You Lose the Time War , Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, Gabrielle Zevin Circe , Madeline Miller Babel , R.F. Kuang Mistborn: The Final Empire , Brandon Sanderson A Rover’s Story ,...

Today the ladies take on C.S. Lewis' beloved 1950 classic, The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe , as part of their Summer Book Club series. Shoot the girls a message if you'd like tailored book recommendations. 

Today the ladies share a few titles of books they've recently read, or are currently enjoying. Titles included: James , Everett A Witch's Guide to Magical Innkeeping , Mandanna Here Lies the Librarian, Peck Villa Coco , Greer Adult Braces: driving myself sane , West Dogs, Boys, and Other Things I've Cried About: a memoir , Klee Go Gentle , Semple

Today Olivia and Manda are joined by Cassie, for a trip to the past, as the ladies discuss Laura Ingalls Wilder's beloved, Little House on the Prairie series.   SOURCES: Various PBS articles The Pioneer Girl Art Project, South Dakota Historical Society Press The Laura Ingalls Wilder Historic Home & Museum website A Kids Britannica biography "The Little House Books: a historical slap upside the...

Today the ladies are joined by local picture book connoisseur, Ben, for a chat about summer-themed picture books your family will love! To check out Ben's picture book recommendations, he can be found on Substack or Instagram  .  Titles discussed include: Big Mama's , Donald Crews Blueberries for Sal, Robert McCloskey  It Began with Lemonade , Gideon Sterer Summer is for Cousins , Rajani LaRocca I...

Today the gals discuss author, Margaret Wise Brown, creator of the beloved classic, Goodnight Moon, and many other books.  Recommended reads: Kids: The Important Thing About Margaret Wise Brown , Mac Barnett Adults:  Margaret Wise Brown: awakened by the moon , Leonard Marcus In the Great Green Room: the brilliant and bold life of Margaret Wise Brown , Gary Sources: The Eric Carle Museum of Picture...

Today Olivia and Manda share their thoughts on The Correspondent by Virginia Evans; a 2025 release that continues to appear in the New York Times Best Sellers list (Hardcover Fiction).  Also, in case you couldn't jot it down, Olivia announced this year's Summer Reading list, aka the Brit Lit edition, and titles are as follows: June: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, C.S. Lewis July: Emma, Jan...

A speedy episode where each of the ladies share two titles apiece. Books recommended: Turning 15 on the Road to Freedom: My Story of the 1965 Selma Voting Rights March, Lynda Blackmon Lowery How to Read a Book, Monica Wood A Woman of No Importance: the untold story of the American spy who helped win World War II, Sonia Purnell This Story Might Save Your Life, Tiffany Crum

Today the gals racked their brains and came up with recommendations of books they think would be a great choice for your Book Club! Books discussed: Death of the Author, Nnedi Okorafor Survive the Night, Riley Sager The Rachel Incident, Caroline O'Donoghue  Belonging, Nora Krug Hello Beautiful, Ann Napolitano Daughter of Fortune, Isabel Allende