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The Book Drop

Omaha Public Library

The Book Drop is a weekly podcast from Omaha Public Library about books, our community and the joy of reading.

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189. A Conversation With the Omaha Film Festival

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2025/02/21

This week on The Book Drop, we’re joined by the director of the Omaha Film Festival to talk about this year’s festival and how aspiring filmmakers can find inspiration and resources through the library. This is The Book Drop. All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here or by visiting omahalibrary.org/podcast. Happening at the Library: Gratitude Workshop | Saturday, Feb. 22, 1 to 2 p.m. | Milton R. Abrahams BranchVirtual Book Bash | Tu...

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Ep. 188 Beyond Bridgerton: A Romance Genre Deep Dive

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2025/02/14

This week on The Book Drop, we explore the rise of the romance genre and the guilty-pleasure tropes that keep us coming back for more. All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here or by visiting omahalibrary.org/podcast. Happening at the Library: Interactive Movie: Wonka (2023) | Friday, Feb. 14 from 2 to 4 p.m. | Willa Cather Branch Polish Genealogy: Finding Your Ancestors’ Polish Records (Virtual Program) | Thursday, Feb. 20 at 6 p.m. Book Clubs Plain Pa...

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Ep. 187 Reading Challenge: Read a Book With a...

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2025/02/07

This week on The Book Drop, we break down the next reading challenge to read a book with a one-word title. Sometimes less is more! This is the Book Drop! All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here or by visiting omahalibrary.org/podcast. Happening at the Library: Oregon Trail Live Action | Sat., Feb. 8 | 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. | A.V. Sorensen BranchContainer Gardening Workshop | Sat., Feb. 8 | 1 to 2 p.m. | Charles B. Washington Branch (Registration is full...

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New Title Drop | February 2025

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2025/02/04

On the latest episode of New Title Drop, a monthly mini-episode previewing new releases, Angela and Melanie kick things off with a conversation about the term DNF, which stands for “Did Not Finish.” They share their own reading habits for when they decide to set a book aside. Check out this month's titles and place holds here or visit omahalibrary.org/podcast. Check in with us on the first Tuesday of every month to hear about books we think you should be excited about.

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Ep. 186 News Literacy with Matt Wynn, Nebraska...

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2025/01/31

This week on the book drop, we’re observing National News Literacy Week with a special guest, the executive director of the Nebraska Journalism Trust, which publishes the Flatwater Free Press. All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here or by visiting omahalibrary.org/podcast. Happening at the Library: Out and About Storytime at The Joslyn | Saturday, Feb. 1 at 11 a.m. Louise Vinciquerra: Nebraska’s Bootlegger Queen | Saturday, Feb. 1 from 2 to 3...

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Ep . 185 Special Guest Traci Thomas, of The Stacks...

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2025/01/24

This week on The Book Drop, special guest Traci Thomas from The Stacks podcast (www.thestackspodcast.com) joins us to discuss the art of discovering your next read. We’re talking about the role of online trends, libraries, and other modern tools shaping our TBR piles in 2025.All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here or in a list at omahalibrary.org/podcast. Happening at the Library: Snapology | Friday, Jan. 24, 3 p.m. | Downtown BranchMeet & Gr...

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184. Top Circulating Titles at OPL in 2024

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2025/01/17

This week on The Book Drop, we take a deeper look at the top circulating titles of 2024 for OPL, and discuss what they reveal about our community’s awesome reading habits. This is The Book Drop.All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found at omahalibrary.org/podcast and here. Happening at the Library: Oregon Trail Live Action | Saturday, Jan. 18 | 1 to 3 p.m. | Saddlebrook Branch and Thursday, Jan. 23 | 6 to 7p.m. | Millard Branch Container Gardening Workshop | Tuesd...

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183. Reading Challenge 2025: Read an Author's Debut Book

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2025/01/10

This week on The Book Drop, we explore debut novels as part of OPL's Reading Challenge, designed to help you step outside your reading comfort zone. Plus, we highlight authors who set the bar high from the very beginning. This is The Book Drop.All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here. Happening at the Library: Unlocking the Genealogical Treasure in the Library of Congress (Virtual) | Tuesday, Jan. 14 | 6 to 7 p.m. | Online Gratitude Workshop | Tuesday, Jan. ...

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182. Best of 2024 and Publishing Predictions

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2024/12/20

This week on The Book Drop, we’re joined by Carl Erickson from The Bookworm and Shelby Janke from the Papillion Public Library to discuss 2024’s must-read books and what’s next for readers in 2025. This is The Book DropAll the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here. Happening at the Library: Elephant and Piggie Escape Room | Friday, Dec. 27, 2024 | 1:00PM – 4:00PM | Saddlebrook BranchStorybook Character Bingo | Saturday, December 28, 2024, 2:00PM – 3:00PM, W....

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181. Reading Challenge: Read a Book About or...

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2024/12/13

This week on The Book Drop, we explore spirituality as our final reading challenge theme and share book recommendations to inspire reflection. This is The Book Drop.All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here (omahalibrary.org/podcast). Happening at the Library: Jane Austen Tea Party | Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, 2 to 4 p.m., Library Administration Building Spark Your Story: Ryan Smith | Thursday, Dec. 19, 4 to 5 p.m., Charles B. Washington BranchWr...

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180. Visiting the National Willa Cather Center,...

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2024/12/06

This week on The Book Drop, we discuss Willa Cather’s Nebraska roots with the executive director of the National Willa Cather Center, Ashley Olson, and chat about our recent reads of her celebrated works.All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here.Learn more about the National Willa Cather Center by visiting willacather.org.Happening at the Library: 24th Annual Teen Poetry Bash | Saturday, Dec. 7, 1 to 4 p.m., Abrahams Branch Holiday Lights Festival |...

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New Title Drop | December 2024 and January 2025

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2024/12/03

On the latest episode of the new title drop, Angela and Melanie highlight titles to close out the year and kickstart the next. Plus, a thoughtful conversation about reading goals. Check out this month's titles and place holds here (omahalibrary.org/podcast). Check in with us on the first Tuesday of every month to hear about books we think you should be excited about.

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179.5 BONUS: Special Guest Summer Miller and Cookbook...

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2024/11/27

This week on The Book Drop, we’re talking dinner party favorites and cookbook inspirations, joined by local culinary storyteller Summer Miller. Summer shares insights from her latest collaborations and her love of recipe development. This is The Book Drop.All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here.Explore all upcoming events on the OPL websiteOPL Launches Podcast for Spanish-SpeakersLibroteca se dedica a conectar a nuestra comunidad de habla hispana con histor...

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179. Dinner Parties and Cookbooks

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2024/11/22

This week on The Book Drop, 'tis the season for holiday cooking and baking. We’re talking dinner party favorites and cookbook inspirations. This is The Book Drop.All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here. Happening at the Library: Writer's Workshop: Poetry (teens) | Saturday, November 23, 1 to 2 p.m., Willa Cather Branch A Trip Down Menu Lane | Sunday, November 24, 2024, 2 to 3 p.m., Genealogy & Local History RoomTea-Rex Party | Tuesday, November 26...

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178. Bookish News

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2024/11/15

This week on The Book Drop, we discuss the bookish news of the year and your hot takes, from social media’s 'Brat' craze to the latest in a rise of book-to-film adaptations. This is The Book Drop.Listener’s note: We’d love to know why you tune into the Book Drop podcast, what keeps you coming back and what you’d like to hear in future episodes! Send us your feedback at thebookdrop@omahalibrary.org. All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here. Happening at ...

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177. Reading Challenge: Read a Book By, About, or...

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2024/11/08

This week on The Book Drop, Amy and Maggie tackle our November reading challenge—finding books by, about, or featuring a veteran, while discussing how veterans are portrayed on screen and in stories. All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here.Happening at the Library: Stories After Dark: Family | Saturday, November 09, 7 p.m. to 8:30pm | W. Clarke Swanson BranchCIAO! Connecting Italian Ancestors Online (Virtual Program) | Thursday, November 14, 5 p.m. to ...

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New Title Drop | November 2024

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2024/11/05

On the latest episode of the New Title Drop, Angela and Melanie chat about the joy of cookbooks versus online recipes and share their top picks for November new releases.Check out this month's titles and place holds here.Check in with us on the first Tuesday of every month to hear about books we think you should be excited about.

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176. Spooky Stories

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2024/10/25

This week on The Book Drop, we’re talking about must-read horror novels and uncovering the ghostly legends behind local haunted spots. This is The Book Drop.All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here. Happening at the Library: Create a Family History Keepsake | Saturday, Oct. 26 10:30-11:30 a.m. Genealogy and Local History RoomOmaha Reads: Theodore Wheeler Author Visit | Sunday, Oct. 27 3-4 p.m. Downtown Branch Storybook Land | Sun, Nov. 3...

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175. Nebraska Library Association (NLA) Conference

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2024/10/18

This week on The Book Drop, we’re on location at the Nebraska Library Association conference, where we chat with librarians from across the state about their profession. From meaningful reads to unexpected career paths, it’s an episode filled with insight and inspiration. This is The Book Drop. All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here. Happening at the Library: Freedom to Read Day of Action, Saturday, October 19, 10:00am–11:00am | Multiple Location...

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174. Family Stories

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2024/10/11

This week on The Book Drop, we highlight books that bring family stories to life and chat about why Family History Month is the perfect time to reflect on our roots. All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here.Happening at the Library: Legends and Libraries: D&D Club | Saturday, Oct.12, 1:00PM – 4:00PM at Millard Branch Ancestral Tarot Thursday | Oct. 17, 2024, 6:00PM – 7:00PM at Milton R. Abrahams Branch Stories in the Stacks | Saturday, Oct...

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