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A LITTLE TOO QUIET: THE FERNDALE LIBRARY PODCAST

Ferndale Area District Library

Libraries aren’t as quiet as they used to be. A podcast for library lovers and the library curious. Book chatter with librarians, community perspectives and author interviews

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18:40

Jonathan Evison - ’Small World’

A LITTLE TOO QUIET: THE FERNDALE LIBRARY PODCAST ·

2022/01/14

Jonathan Evison’s Small World is an epic novel for now. Set against such iconic backdrops as the California gold rush, the development of the transcontinental railroad, and a speeding train of modern-day strangers forced together by fate, it is a grand entertainment that asks big questions. https://jonathanevison.net/

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27:16

Ferndale’s Zero Waste Program Coordinator Claire Dion

A LITTLE TOO QUIET: THE FERNDALE LIBRARY PODCAST ·

2022/01/08

We're talking about Ferndale's efforts to encourage sustainable habits with new Zero Waste Program Coordinator Claire Dion. When it comes to "the three R's" of being environmentally conscious, we were all raised on the importance of recycling, but today we're really talking about just how important REDUCING and REUSING can be... Claire will be joining us in the late winter for an event on sustainable mending, so stay tuned for that as well! For more information on the city's recent compost pilot

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38:45

Aaron Blatt - On Cultivating Joy & Culturally...

A LITTLE TOO QUIET: THE FERNDALE LIBRARY PODCAST ·

2022/01/05

Aaron Blatt teaches English Language Arts at Ferndale Middle School; he's been teaching for 20 years and has experience as a reading specialist. Blatt also cohosts our Middle School Book Club. He recently joined us on a weekday, just as school had let out, to talk about the experience of teaching during the pandemic, and so much more--including culturally responsive teaching and his aspirations of cultivating joy in the classroom setting.

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33:12

Joel Stone - ‘100 Years of the Detroit Historical...

A LITTLE TOO QUIET: THE FERNDALE LIBRARY PODCAST ·

2021/12/29

Since its founding in 1921, the Detroit Historical Society (DHS) has been dedicated to safeguarding the history of our region so that current and future generations of metro Detroiters can better understand the people, places, and events that helped shape our lives. 100 Years of the Detroit Historical Society, written by senior curator Joel Stone, captures in words and photographs the little-known story of the people who have been telling Detroit’s stories and preserving its material culture for the

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01:00:54

There Is A Happy Ending; That‘s The Point! - Romance...

A LITTLE TOO QUIET: THE FERNDALE LIBRARY PODCAST ·

2021/12/25

Staff discuss the joys of reading romance novels, as well as addressing previously stereotyped tropes and celebrating the new wave of contemporary authors of the genre. Circulation specialist Rodi Brown is back, along with Youth Librarian Mary Grahame Hunter--both are ardent fans of this literary genre and they are putting on a master class for the podcast host. Provided below are their top 5 authors of romance novels. Rodi: Beverly Jenkins Alyssa Cole Rebekah Weatherspoon Stacy Reid Helen

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37:16

Peter Markus - When Our Fathers Return to Us as Birds

A LITTLE TOO QUIET: THE FERNDALE LIBRARY PODCAST ·

2021/12/18

Peter Markus is the author of the novel, “Bob, or Man on Boat,” as well as three books of short fiction, the most recent of which is “We Make Mud.” He lives in Trenton, Michigan, and is the Senior Writer with the InsideOut Literary Arts Project of Detroit. His first book of poetry, When Our Fathers Return to Us as Birds is an exploration of the grieving process, as well as the healing that can be found in honoring the memories of our loved ones. We also talk about the role poetry can play in ALL of

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19:36

Genevieve Gornichec - The Witch‘s Heart

A LITTLE TOO QUIET: THE FERNDALE LIBRARY PODCAST ·

2021/12/11

We're chatting with Cleveland-based author Genevieve Gornichec about her debut novel, The Witch's Heart: "When a banished witch falls in love with the legendary trickster Loki, she risks the wrath of the gods in this moving, subversive debut novel that reimagines Norse mythology." Gornichec earned her degree in history from The Ohio State University, but she got as close to majoring in Vikings as she possibly could, and her study of the Norse myths and Icelandic sagas became her writing

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19:27

Jeffery Deaver - ”The Midnight Lock‘

A LITTLE TOO QUIET: THE FERNDALE LIBRARY PODCAST ·

2021/12/04

Jeffery Deaver RETURNS to the podcast, talking about his latest thriller 'The Midnight Lock,' featuring his beloved protagonists Lincoln Rhyme and Amelia Sachs as they search for a criminal whose fascination with breaking locks terrorizes New York City. https://www.jefferydeaver.com/novel/the-midnight-lock/

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41:40

Series of Fantastic Events

A LITTLE TOO QUIET: THE FERNDALE LIBRARY PODCAST ·

2021/11/27

Aby and Rodi from the Ferndale Library's Circulation Dept join us to discuss all manner of fantasy & sci-fi series, especially the attempts to adapt them into films or tv shows. We had our eyes on the new Wheel of Time series on Amazon, but our conversation went on a very entertaining tangent. Books discussed include: The Lord of the Rings / The Hunger Games / Twilight / His Dark Materials / Wheel of Time / Name of the Wind / The Witcher / The Broken Earth Trilogy / The Inheritance Cycle Series /

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34:38

Linda A. Jordan - ‘In Waves‘

A LITTLE TOO QUIET: THE FERNDALE LIBRARY PODCAST ·

2021/11/20

In Waves features original poetry, lyric essay, and watercolor paintings by Linda A. Jordan. Linda is an attorney, activist, and writer interested in exploring the intersections between emotion and the natural world. She founded Rent Party Detroit, an organization that raises money through the arts and cultural events to prevent eviction in Detroit and educates the public on persistent housing inequities, and throughout the rest of this month, proceeds from her new chapbook will benefit Rent Party

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29:46

Stephanie Gizicki - Reading Specialist / Read Woke...

A LITTLE TOO QUIET: THE FERNDALE LIBRARY PODCAST ·

2021/11/13

Stephanie Gizicki is a teacher in the Language Arts Dept of Ferndale High School, serving as the Reading Specialist; she was recently awarded Teacher of the Year! We're talking to Gizicki about her role at FHS, as well as her collaboration with our library's Youth Services in facilitating the Read Woke Book Club, bringing together high school students to discuss books that illuminate issues around social justice.

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46:29

Tim Paré - Michigan Stage

A LITTLE TOO QUIET: THE FERNDALE LIBRARY PODCAST ·

2021/11/06

Tim Paré is a writer, director, and actor, based here in metro Detroit and he founded the new nonprofit, Michigan Stage to fulfill a mission of producing theatre in enriching, refreshing new ways within the community of Ferndale and greater Oakland County. We talk to Tim about his work in education/mentorship when it comes to theatre and writing, as well as the progress made by Michigan Stage over the last year, including last summer's Broadway in the Burbs. https://www.michiganstage.org/about

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46:48

EMU Archives w/Alexis Braun Marks

A LITTLE TOO QUIET: THE FERNDALE LIBRARY PODCAST ·

2021/10/30

What does an archivist do? Tune in today to hear our chat with Alexis Braun Marks, Eastern Michigan University Archivist, from the Halle Library on EMU's campus in Ypsilanti. Let's talk about information management and historical preservation! We'll also talk about EMU history, Ypsilanti history, and their new mobile oral history studio, the Aerie! www.instagram.com/archives_emu (Photo by Brynna Bashore)

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34:38

Thisbe Nissen - ‘How Other People Make Love‘

A LITTLE TOO QUIET: THE FERNDALE LIBRARY PODCAST ·

2021/10/23

Thisbe Nissen is originally from New York, but she lived in Iowa for 11 years before settling in rural Michigan. In How Other People Make Love, Thisbe Nissen chronicles the lives and choices of people questioning the heteronormative institution of marriage. These are stories for anyone who has ever loved or been loved. https://www.thisbenissen.com/

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29:13

Fleda Brown - ‘Mortality, With Friends‘

A LITTLE TOO QUIET: THE FERNDALE LIBRARY PODCAST ·

2021/10/17

Mortality, With Friends is a collection of lyrical essays from Fleda Brown, a writer, and caretaker. Memoir in feel, the book muses on the loss of life, but also friendship, nature, art, the end of marriages, and more. Brown is a lifelong writer/educator--serving as professor emerita at the University of Delaware and she was poet laureate of Delaware from 2001 to 2007. She lives in Traverse City. https://www.fledabrown.com/

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31:37

Vincent James Perrone - on Poetry & Writing

A LITTLE TOO QUIET: THE FERNDALE LIBRARY PODCAST ·

2021/10/09

Vincent James Perrone is an award-winning writer, editor, musician, and visual artist. He is the author of the full-length book of poetry, Starving Romantic (11:11 Press, 2018), the microchap, Travelogue For The Dispossessed (Ghost City Press, 2021). Besides writing, Vincent composes and performs music (with the groups Lacan and Glynn Court), directs, scores, and edits film projects, and is a member of the collectively owned bookstore Book Suey in Hamtramck.

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18:12

Kay Kay - ‘Bully Friends‘

A LITTLE TOO QUIET: THE FERNDALE LIBRARY PODCAST ·

2021/10/06

Written by a woman who dealt with bullying and bully friendships during grade school, Bully Friends teaches everyone (even the bully!) about how dangerous bully friendships really are. This book covers everything from defining what a bully friend is to how to heal from a bully friend relationship. Along the way, Kay Kay shares personal stories of her heartbreaking experiences with bully friends and how she went on to find herself and form healthy relationships now and in the future.

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27:45

Kristy Cooper -‘I Was a Stripper Librarian‘

A LITTLE TOO QUIET: THE FERNDALE LIBRARY PODCAST ·

2021/09/30

For years, Kristy hid her stripping history to fit into the mold of a respectable librarian, but as time went on she realized this wasn't something she should feel ashamed about. Telling these kinds of stories helps destigmatize sex work, which makes it safer for current sex workers. Librarianship is changing, especially as the profession begins to evaluate itself through a greater anti-oppression lens. Librarians can learn a lot about class struggle and privacy advocacy from sex

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51:27

Cal Freeman - On Writing

A LITTLE TOO QUIET: THE FERNDALE LIBRARY PODCAST ·

2021/09/24

Cal Freeman was born and raised in Detroit, MI. He is the author of the books Brother Of Leaving (Marick Press) and Fight Songs (Eyewear Publishing). His writing has appeared in many journals and he has also worked as an educator for Oakland University and InsideOut Literary Arts-Detroit. He has a new book of poetry due out in April, 2022. He is a member, and contributing songwriter, to the folk ensemble, The Codgers. Podcast music by Zunsette. Beginning Middle End, Summer 2020.

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18:29

Lauren Groff - ‘Matrix‘

A LITTLE TOO QUIET: THE FERNDALE LIBRARY PODCAST ·

2021/09/16

Lauren Groff's new novel, Matrix, her first since Fates and Furies, is a defiant and timely exploration of the raw power of female creativity in a corrupted world. Lauren Groff is a two-time National Book Award finalist and The New York Times–bestselling author of three novels, The Monsters of Templeton, Arcadia, and Fates and Furies. https://laurengroff.com/

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