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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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42:06

Holiday Gift Giving Recs 2024

The Books We Loved ·

2024/12/06

Looking for unique gifts for your best guys, gals, and pals? Olivia and Manda are here with a list of great books to gift your friends and loved ones this holiday season. Happy Holidays!

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34:54

Take a listen -- audiobooks ftw

The Books We Loved ·

2024/11/22

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

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46:14

Halloween Special: Stephen King

The Books We Loved ·

2024/10/31

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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40:28

The most Gen X writer?

The Books We Loved ·

2024/10/09

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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30:22

A character study

The Books We Loved ·

2024/09/25

"It begins with a character, all I can do is trot along behind him trying to put down what he says and does.” -William FaulknerToday it's just Olivia and Manda as they delve into favorite characters they've met in books.

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20:51

BONUS Reader Requests -- all the fantasy

The Books We Loved ·

2024/09/18

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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01:24:23

Rolling with Roald

The Books We Loved ·

2024/09/11

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"

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49:44

Bridge to Terabithia

The Books We Loved ·

2024/08/28

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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29:08

Summer Reads 2024

The Books We Loved ·

2024/07/31

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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22:10

Author Spotlight: Gyo Fujikawa

The Books We Loved ·

2024/06/05

Join us as we explore the life and works of the awesome author, illustrator, and advocate, Gyo Fujikawa. If you've never heard of her, you've come to the right place. The biography we mention on the show is It Began with a Page: How Gyo Fujikawa Drew the Way, written by Kyo Maclear and illustrated by Julie Morstad.

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42:07

Baby-Sitters Club

The Books We Loved ·

2024/05/22

Get ready for some tween drama, listeners-- this episode, we're revisiting the Baby-Sitters Club franchise! Emily, Library Director, and Lauren, Head of Digital Services, join Manda and Olivia to determine whether or not the series holds up. Click here for a list of books discussed on the show. Want your own personalized book recommendations? Submit your request here, and Manda & Olivia will pick some great reads just for you in a future episode.

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20:28

Author Spotlight: Richard Scarry

The Books We Loved ·

2024/05/08

Jump in your pickle-shaped car and drive down to the busy, busy podcast platform of your choice to hear us talk about the life and books of Richard Scarry!

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19:51

The Books We're Reading (April 2024)

The Books We Loved ·

2024/04/24

Need some reading recommendations? Your friendly personal librarians have you covered. This is what we're reading in April 2024! .Click here for a list of books discussed on the show. Want your own personalized recommendations? Submit your request here, and Manda & Olivia will pick some books just for you in a future episode. Happy reading!

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33:36

Bridget Jones's Diary

The Books We Loved ·

2024/04/10

Friends, whether you're in the mood for a turkey curry buffet or a piping hot bowl of blue soup, we have you covered! Today we're talking all things Bridget Jones. Tune in to hear what our hosts made of the book, the movie, and the incomparable character who made us all want to start a diary.

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23:36

Author Spotlight: Virginia Lee Burton

The Books We Loved ·

2024/03/27

In this first installment of a brand-new series, we're looking at the life and art of Virginia Lee Burton! Burton was a popular picture book author and illustrator. Tune in to learn more about her and the Arts & Crafts movement that inspired her art.

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44:12

The Books We're Reading (Feb 2024)

The Books We Loved ·

2024/02/28

In this freewheelin' discussion, Manda and Olivia talk about the books they're reading and loving right now.Click here for a list of books discussed on the show.

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39:58

Fraud Stories

The Books We Loved ·

2024/02/14

Fraudsters, hucksters, thieves, and rogues! Today we're talking about all the anti-heroes who fascinate us, looking at books and documentaries such as The Big Short, My Friend Anna, Bad Blood, The Tinder Swindler, and more. Joining us is Scott Wyckoff from Walsh College and Claire Mahler from 86 Plastic. Stay sharp out there!

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39:07

Retellings (That Aren't Retellings)

The Books We Loved ·

2024/01/31

Homage, reimaginings, retellings that aren’t quite retellings. Whatever you call it, we’re talking about it today on the podcast with Mariel from Youth Services. Click here for a list of books discussed on the show. Writing in the Shadow of a Masterpiece: On Homage by Margot Livesy

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01:07:00

The Count of Monte Cristo (w/Scott from Altair)

The Books We Loved ·

2024/01/17

Daring escapes, complex revenge plots, swashbuckling adventurers, France! This week, we're discussing The Count of Monte Cristo. Special guests Keegan (Head of Youth Services) and Scott from Altair join us to revisit this thrilling classic. Scoop about an upcoming series.

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46:34

The Books that Shaped Us

The Books We Loved ·

2024/01/03

As we dive into the new year, Manda and Olivia look back on the three books that had the biggest impact on their lives. Which books would you choose? Send your titles in to podcast@troypl.org-- we'd love to hear from you.

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