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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

24:42

Best Books of 2023

The Books We Loved ·

2023/12/20

An objective and all-inclusive list of the best books of 2023, chosen by Manda and Olivia! Nothing is missing and every book is perfect. Here's to a bookish and beautiful 2024!

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26:17

Best Books to Gift

The Books We Loved ·

2023/12/06

Books make the best gifts, and librarians Manda and Olivia are here to recommend some winners for your loved ones this holiday season. Settle into your favorite armchair with a lovely cup of tea and tune in to hear about some fab reads.

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01:05:45

Encore: Daisy Jones & the Six

The Books We Loved ·

2023/11/22

As we take a break for the holidays, we thought this would be a good time to revisit one of our favorite episodes-- Daisy Jones & the Six. See you in a couple of weeks with new bookish holiday content. Dream big, little bird!

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32:57

Hot Reads: Lessons in Chemistry

The Books We Loved ·

2023/11/08

Grab your beaker, your spatula, and your talking dog-- today we're talking about the hit book and TV series, Lessons in Chemistry! Do our hosts think it's worth the hype? Tune in to find out.

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51:21

Halloween Special: Neil Gaiman

The Books We Loved ·

2023/10/30

Grab your black cat, adjust your witch hat, and make sure your button eyes are securely sewn into place-- in honor of Halloween, we're discussing all things Neil Gaiman. Join us as we reflect on three of Gaiman's greatest hits: Coraline, The Graveyard Book, and The Ocean at the End of the Lane.

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41:04

Hot Reads: Killers of the Flower Moon

The Books We Loved ·

2023/10/18

In honor of the movie's release, Kate from Youth Services joins our hosts to look at David Grann's Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI. What makes this book great, and do we expect greatness from the film? Tune in to find out.

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42:42

Made in Michigan (w/Andrew Collard)

The Books We Loved ·

2023/10/04

Grab your Faygo pop and your Better Made chips-- today we're talking about all of our favorite Michigan-made-media! Our guest today is local author Andrew Collard-- learn more about him and his award-winning collection, Sprawl, here.

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52:14

Principals and Picture Books

The Books We Loved ·

2023/09/20

Shari Pawlus, Principal of Hill Elementary, and Stephan Henning, Assistant Principal at Larson Middle School, join Manda and Olivia to talk about all things picture books. Tune in if you want to discover some beautiful books while learning about what it means to be a school principal.

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41:11

Community Theater (w/The Ridgedale Players)

The Books We Loved ·

2023/09/13

Grab your stage makeup, your character shoes, and your copy of the Scottish Play-- today we're talking about all things community theater with our friends from the Ridgedale Players, Sandra and Scott! Manda and Olivia ask the tough questions-- who picks the shows and how do they choose? Who should audition? What if someone is shy but wants to be involved? Is community theater really a community? Tune in to find out. This episode focuses on Escanaba in Da Moonlight by Jeff Daniels, which opens at

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24:56

Dear Librarians: Don’t Bum Me Out

The Books We Loved ·

2023/09/06

Manda and Olivia are back with some more recommendations for our listeners! Pull up a chair and take notes, darling listeners-- it's time to add some new titles to your TBR list. Click here for a list of books discussed on the show. Click here to submit your own listener request. You might hear it in a future episode!

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53:59

Hot Reads: Paris Hilton’s Memoir

The Books We Loved ·

2023/08/30

Grab your low-rise jeans, your sliving gloves, and the nearest chihuahua-- today we're talking about Paris: The Memoir by Paris Hilton! Elizabeth, Manda, and Olivia talk about this fascinating (and often quite dark) autobiography, tackling topics such as the troubled teen industry, media coverage of female pop icons, and what it was like growing up in the early 2000s. ** Content warning-- Paris: The Memoir deals with many troubling topics, including physical and sexual abuse. While our hosts do not

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50:31

Paradise Lost (w/Dr. Dipesh Navsaria)

The Books We Loved ·

2023/08/23

Dr. Dipesh Navsaria--a pediatrician, public health professional, and cohost of the Reach Out and Read podcast-- joins our hosts to revisit Paradise Lost by John Milton. Will Manda and Olivia overcome their prejudice against super old books English teachers made them read long enough to have an interesting discussion? Tune in to find out! Click here to learn more about the work Dr. Navsaria does to help children and communities flourish!

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38:51

Hot Reads: Two Degrees by Alan Gratz

The Books We Loved ·

2023/08/09

Welcome to the very first Hot Reads episode, where we dive into a book that reflects a timely issue in the culture. This week, we're discussing Two Degrees by Alan Gratz. Middle Grade readers know that Gratz does not shy away from hot topics-- in this novel, he tackles climate change. Click here for a list of books discussed on the show.

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23:32

Dear Librarians: No Bodice-Rippers, Please

The Books We Loved ·

2023/07/26

This week, Manda and Olivia are responding to listener requests! Our hosts will be sharing their favorite reads with their favorite listeners, from ikigai to high fantasy. At the request of one of our readers, no bodices were ripped in the making of this episode. Click here for a list of books discussed on the show. Happy reading! Click here to submit your own listener request. You might hear it in a future episode!

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58:02

Twin Peaks (w/Mariel from Youth Services)

The Books We Loved ·

2023/07/12

Grab your psychic log and a hot cup of diner coffee-- today we're revisiting Twin Peaks with Mariel from Youth Services! Further Reading Olivia mentions an article she'd read on the show-- click here to read "The Oldest Story: Toward a Theory of a Dead Girl Show" by Alice Bolin.

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49:23

Parable of the Sower (w/Jeff from Friends of TPL)

The Books We Loved ·

2023/06/28

Jeff Marraccini, Chief Information Security Officer at Altair and member of the Friends of the Troy Public Library Board, joins our hosts to revisit Octavia E. Butler's classic sci-fi novel, The Parable of the Sower. Tune in to hear their conversation about climate fiction and Butler's lasting literary legacy. Click here for Jeff's expert list of science fiction recommendations. Click here to learn more about the Friends of the Troy Public Library.

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48:04

American Born Chinese (w/Tenny from Youth Services)

The Books We Loved ·

2023/06/14

Grab your magic action figure and your coolest new hoodie-- today we're talking about the hit graphic novel/TV series, American Born Chinese! Spoiler alert: we liked it. Click here for a list of books discussed on the show.

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16:51

Bonus Ep: What to Read Next? (w/Manda and Olivia)

The Books We Loved ·

2023/06/07

Manda and Olivia are back to tell you what to read! We don't call it bossy, we call it "public librarianship," and it's going to blow your mind. Click here for a list of books discussed on the show. Still not sure what to read? Click here to tell us a little about what you're in the mood for, and Manda and Olivia will pick a book just for you on the air.

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50:00

Wall Street (w/Scott from Walsh College)

The Books We Loved ·

2023/05/31

Now that Succession has wrapped up, we're getting nostalgic for some old-school high-stakes finance stories. So grab your Rolodex, your briefcase, and your bags of money and join us as we revisit the 1987 classic, Wall Street. Our absolutely fabulous guess this time around is Scott Wyckoff from Walsh College, who kindly helps two baffled public librarians understand new things about the world of sales and finance. Click here for a list of books discussed on the show, including some of Scott's

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53:15

Center Stage

The Books We Loved ·

2023/05/17

Set fire to your pointe shoes, my friends, we're talking about the 2000 dance movie, Center Stage! Library Director Emily Dumas returns, this time with her sister Mary in tow, to examine the cultural impact of this movie and so many other great dance movies. Tune in as we ask ourselves: does this movie hold up? Need something good to read? Click here to tell Manda and Olivia a little bit about your reading preferences, and they will recommend some great books to you in a future episode.

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