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PODCAST

The Books We Loved

Troy Public LIbrary

The Books We Loved is a podcast about revisiting old favorites with an open mind and a new perspective. Despite the title, we won’t be limiting ourselves to books-- movies, music, TV shows, and other aspects of pop culture will be up for discussion. Hosts and TPL Librarians, Manda and Olivia (alongside some special guests from the Troy community!), will be asking themselves: does this book hold up? Tune in to revisit your old favorites while adding some new titles to your TBR list.

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All Episodes

50:24

Holes

The Books We Loved ·

2023/02/22

Grab your favorite digging shovel and get your lizard-repellant ready-- this week, we're talking about Holes by Louis Sachar! April, president of the Friends of the Troy Public Library, joins Manda and Olivia to talk about great and terrible movie adaptations, neo-Westerns and middle grade fiction, and the quizzical history of Shia LaBeouf. Don't miss it! Click here to learn more about the Friends of the Troy Public Library.

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39:03

Valentine’s Day BONUS Episode!

The Books We Loved ·

2023/02/14

Listen up, lovers-- it's the Valentine's Special! In this bonus episode, Manda and Olivia share their favorite books in these four swoony categories: Romantic Love Love Gone Wrong Self Love Family/Friendship Love Tune in to add a bunch of new titles to your TBR list! Click here to find a list of books discussed on the show.

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51:17

Movie Sequels

The Books We Loved ·

2023/02/08

Movie sequels are *not* always terrible, and we have your proof right here. Nicole and Elizabeth join our hosts to share their favorite movie sequels of all time while asking themselves: what makes a good sequel? What is YOUR favorite movie sequel of all time? Write in to podcast@troypl.org to let us know!

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47:04

Knuffle Bunny

The Books We Loved ·

2023/01/25

The age-old controversy rears its ugly head: do you pronounce the K in Knuffle Bunny by Mo Willems? Assistant City Attorney Julie joins Manda and Olivia as they battle it out while asking themselves, does this beloved picture book series stand the test of time? Click here to learn more about the Mailbox Mysteries program.

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51:04

Mean Girls

The Books We Loved ·

2023/01/11

Get in, loser, we're talking about Mean Girls! Liz Karg, owner of the BIBBGY Coffee franchise in Troy, will be joining us to discuss this, the most fetch of films. Thank you Drew from Digital Services from joining us as well. Click here for a list of books discussed on the show.

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48:47

Princess Bride

The Books We Loved ·

2022/12/28

Grab your poisoned goblet, your fencing sword, and the nearest farm boy-- today we're talking about Princess Bride! It's literally everyone's favorite movie! Becky and Cassie joined us to revisit this classic and ask ourselves--does it stand the test of time? Click here for a list of books discussed on the show.

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48:37

Divergent

The Books We Loved ·

2022/12/14

Trade your blah Abnegation robes for a sweet leather jacket from Dauntless-- today we're talking about the Divergent series by Veronica Roth! Allyson Leach from Troy Recreation joins us to revisit the series and ask, does this book stand the test of time? Click here to learn more about all the cool programs offered through Troy Recreation. Click here for a list of books discussed on the show.

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44:14

Holiday Special: Best Books to Gift

The Books We Loved ·

2022/11/30

It's the holiday season, and here at the library, we believe books make the best gifts of all. Manda and Olivia have challenged each other to come up with great recommendations for all types of readers you may have in your life, including: 1. Your 4th grader who reads at a high level but isn't ready for mature content 2. Your friend who loves scammer stories like Anna Delvy and Elizabeth Holmes 3. Your reluctant reader student who wants to try a fantasy series 4. Your sister who is obsessed with

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56:30

The Witch Herself (and other 90s YA Horror)

The Books We Loved ·

2022/11/16

You thought spooky season was over, but you were absolutely wrong! Karen from Adult Services joins us this week to revisit the W.I.T.C.H series by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor, alongside some other favorite 90s horror titles. Because we always like to keep you guessing, we're focusing on the third book in the series, The Witch Herself, a fringe favorite that may or may not have stood the test of time. Tune in to find out, if you dare... Click here to find a list of books discussed on the show. Can't

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49:53

Nancy Drew

The Books We Loved ·

2022/11/02

Run a comb through your titian hair and hop in your shiny blue convertible-- we have a mystery to solve! Manda and Olivia are joined by Margaret from TPL's Administration Office to investigate the puzzling question: Margaret loved the Nancy Drew series when she was young, but does that love hold up? Tune in to find out! Click here to find a list of books discussed in the show.

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52:02

Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark

The Books We Loved ·

2022/10/19

Lock your doors, get out your night light, and triple check the back seat of your car-- we're discussing Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark by Alvin Schwartz! Library Director Emily Dumas joins Manda and Olivia to revisit this creepy and controversial series and ask themselves: does it hold up? Click here to find a list of books discussed in this episode. Click here to read "Oh, Susannah," one of the stories discussed in the show. Happy Halloween, friends!

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01:00:17

Gilmore Girls

The Books We Loved ·

2022/10/05

Throw on a pair of embarrassing jean shorts and fill your backpack with every classic in the collection-- this week we're talking about Gilmore Girls! Joining Manda & Olivia are Drew from the Digital Services Department and Erin, a Troy patron who attended a TPL Gilmore Girls Trivia Night years ago and has been our friend ever since! Our hosts loved Gilmore Girls in their youth, but what will they think of it now? Click here to learn more about Bed and Barkfest, Erin's amazing business! Click

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54:26

Harold and the Purple Crayon

The Books We Loved ·

2022/09/21

Step up with your hungry moose, your deserving porcupine, and your nine favorite baked goods-- we're revisiting Crockett Johnson's Harold and the Purple Crayon! Bob Bruner, Assistant City Manager of Troy, loved this book once, but what will we make of it now? Click here to find a list of books discussed in the show.

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51:32

The Witch of Blackbird Pond

The Books We Loved ·

2022/09/07

Gather 'round with your cauldron, your spellbook, and your friendly familiar-- this week, we're discussing The Witch of Blackbird Pond with Cassie from the Adult Services Department! Cassie loved this book when she was young, but what will our hosts make of the book today? Click here to find a list of books mentioned in the show. Click here to learn more about the Experience Kit collection.

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51:59

Alias

The Books We Loved ·

2022/08/24

Grab your bright red wig and your secret pen camera and join us as we revisit the TV show Alias. Sam, a member of our Digital Services Department, loved this show once-- what will our hosts make of it now? Click here for a full list of books discussed in this episode. Learn more about the TPL Memory Lab here.

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43:43

Island of the Blue Dolphins

The Books We Loved ·

2022/08/10

Can you hear that? The waves crashing on the shore? The wild dogs howling? This week, we're discussing Scott O'Dell's Island of the Blue Dolphins with our Head of Digital Services, Lauren Arnsman! Lauren loved it once, but how do our hosts feel about it now? Click here to learn more about Hoopla and Libby, two of TPL's glorious e-libraries. Click here to learn more about the true story behind the book. Click here to find a list of books discussed in the show.

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48:22

Beauty and the Beast

The Books We Loved ·

2022/07/27

In this episode, Manda and Olivia are joined by Nicole Armstrong, an artist, performer, and marketer extraordinaire, to discuss the Disney classic, Beauty and the Beast. All three hosts loved the film in childhood, but does it hold up? Click here to find a list of books featured in this episode. Tie your napkin 'round your neck, cherie, and let's begin!

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47:21

Where the Wild Things Are

The Books We Loved ·

2022/07/12

In this (the very first!) episode, Manda and Olivia chat about the classic picture book, Where the Wild Things Are, written by Maurice Sendak. Manda loved this book once, but does it hold up? Listen to find out! Click here to find a list of books Manda and Olivia talked about in the show. Let the wild rumpus begin!

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