Episodes

  • Take a listen -- audiobooks ftw
    Nov 22 2024

    Join hosts, Olivia and Manda, as they talk all things audiobooks.

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    35 mins
  • Halloween Special: Stephen King
    Oct 31 2024

    Manda, Emily, and Olivia gather 'round the cauldron to stir up some spooky conversation about Stephen King and The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon.

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    46 mins
  • The most Gen X writer?
    Oct 9 2024

    Today Olivia and Manda welcome TPL patron, Lisa, for a discussion of David Sedaris' book, Me Talk Pretty One Day. Join us and decide for yourself, if Sedaris really is the most Gen X writer out there.

    Looking for book recommendations? Go to troypl.org/podcast and scroll down to submit your request. We will feature suggestions on an upcoming episode.

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    40 mins
  • A character study
    Sep 25 2024

    "It begins with a character, all I can do is trot along behind him trying to put down what he says and does.” -William Faulkner

    Today it's just Olivia and Manda as they delve into favorite characters they've met in books.

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    30 mins
  • BONUS Reader Requests -- all the fantasy
    Sep 18 2024

    Today we're rewarding you with a BONUS EPISODE! We're here to deliver lots of book recs for our listener Eliza. If you'd like personalized recommendations for yourself or someone you love be sure to visit troypl.org/podcast to submit a request. And as always, happy reading.

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    21 mins
  • Rolling with Roald
    Sep 11 2024

    Avoid the Trunchbull; commune with insects; step into a famous chocolate factory, and more! Today we're joined by TPL patron and member of TPL's Books & Brews Book Club, Cassie, for a discussion of all things Roald Dahl.

    TPL catalog -- Roald Dahl materials for checkout/hold

    "Yes, Roald Dahl was a bigot. But that’s no excuse to re-write his books" by Francine Prose "Roald Dahl’s Books Are Rewritten to Cut Potentially Offensive Language" by Derrick Bryson Taylor "A Rosier View of Roald Dahl" by Alexandra Jacobs
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    1 hr and 24 mins
  • Bridge to Terabithia
    Aug 28 2024

    This episode we're feeling all the feels as we delve into this kids' classic with our buddy (and repeat guest!), Cassie.

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    50 mins
  • Summer Reads 2024
    Jul 31 2024

    Your doting hosts Manda and Olivia (and every other librarian on the planet) are very busy during the summer, so the podcasts are coming sporadically at best! Thanks for your patience with us, dear readers, as we take a break to attend to our other librarianly duties. In the meantime, here's a little check-in from us where we discuss some of the books we're reading and enjoying this season. xo!

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    29 mins