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Semi Bookish

Adrian District Library

Adrian District Library professionals discussing books, movies, pop culture, and more. Our emphasis will be readers/viewers/services advisory, but this podcast will provide a connection to the inner workings and interests of staff members at ADL. We"re not just about books, we"re Semi Bookish.

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58:59

Happy Belated Public Domain Day!

Semi Bookish ·

2023/01/09

Every January 1st is known as "Public Domain Day," the day on which Copyrights on a collection of intellectual properties expire. Semi Bookish fires up the microphone to talk the good, the bad, and even the ugly concerning creative works entering the public domain.

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57:55

Music as a medium for storytelling

Semi Bookish ·

2022/12/12

Our stalwart co-host Grant wanted an episode talking about music as a medium for storytelling, and who are we to deny the (almost) birthday boy such a request? Tune in for a quick rundown of popular musicians and albums inspired by popular literature.

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01:02:18

Avatar: The Last Airbender (with some Korra on the side)

Semi Bookish ·

2022/12/05

From the brilliant minds of Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko sprung "Avatar: The Last Airbender," a profoundly Asian-inspired fantasy world that embraced the Hero's Journey through the beautifully complex protagonist Aang, a 12 year old destined to save the world from the imperialistic Fire Nation. Far from just an animated series, "The Last Airbender" and its successor, "The Legend of Korra," intelligently tackle serious themes, like colonization, female empowerment, and more, which is

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01:00:59

Vampires in Lit, Film, & Beyond

Semi Bookish ·

2022/10/31

Halloween is literally upon us (or behind us depending on when you tune in), and we want to give you something sanguine that you can sink your teeth into. No tricks; just treats. This is Semi Bookish diving (just barely) into the realm of vampires throughout multiple media, whether literature, games, movies, and more.

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59:59

Hail to the King (of Horror)!

Semi Bookish ·

2022/10/17

With the Spooky season in full swing, Semi Bookish wanted to pay homage to the King of Horror, Stephen King.

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59:46

Talking Tolkien, the Sequel Podcast

Semi Bookish ·

2022/10/03

Talking Tolkien for just a single podcast is a disservice, especially when you consider that the film trilogies for both "The Hobbit" and "The Lord of the Rings" are (almost) as culturally significant as the books upon which they are based. There are films and TV series which many believe possible only because the fantasy film fanbase grew in the wake of Peter Jackson's epic adaptation of the War of the One Ring.

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58:15

Finding your next favorite read through the power of...

Semi Bookish ·

2022/09/19

Readers Advisory, the process of putting the right book into a reader's hands, is an art form. It can take shape in a myriad of ways, but just how do you handle the process? Tune in to Semi Bookish for our insights as well as a few tips and tricks.

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56:59

Talking Tolkien (and LOTR)

Semi Bookish ·

2022/09/05

In honor of J. R. R. Tolkien's birthday, and, Semi Bookish decided to take to the microphone to talk about the man often referred to as the Father of Modern Fantasy Literature. We'll talk about the Lord of the Rings, too, and we might even tread lightly over the films and the upcoming "Rings of Power."

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49:09

Two Years of Semi Bookish (and counting)!

Semi Bookish ·

2022/08/22

With the second year of recording officially behind us, Semi Bookish reflects on its finer moments before turning its gaze to the future. Tune in to reminisce and to get a sense of what is, or might be, in store.

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01:00:09

A Historical Fiction Addiction (and a heartfelt...

Semi Bookish ·

2022/08/08

Jennifer, ADL's Adult and Teen Services Librarian extraordinaire, is leaving us to chase new and exciting opportunities. Although we will miss her, we're also celebrating her future. And how best to wish her the best then to discuss Historical Fiction, which is one of Jen's jams, in case you haven't been listening.

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01:04:29

Rolling into Dungeons & Dragons

Semi Bookish ·

2022/07/11

Dive into the realm of Dungeons & Dragons along with the stalwart crew of Semi Bookish and their fearless Dungeon Daddy. Along with wishing the late and nerdy Gary Gygax a happy birthday, we explore the popular TTRPG's evolution from its earliest stages to the gaming juggernaut that it is today.

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01:04:10

Tuning into Queer Television

Semi Bookish ·

2022/06/27

Semi Bookish strays from the straight path to take Queer Television to task, doling out praise and criticism with an equally heavy hand.

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01:00:52

The Power of Positive Reading Experiences

Semi Bookish ·

2022/06/14

Just days into Summer Reading, Semi Bookish takes to the microphone to explore their personal, and often hilarious, reading histories, experiences.

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01:02:54

Getting Down with Downton Abbey

Semi Bookish ·

2022/05/30

With six seasons and two movies released, the Semi Bookish takes a figurative trip to Downton Abbey, exploring the ups and downs of the fictional aristocrats and those beneath them.

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59:59

Books you want to throw out a window.

Semi Bookish ·

2022/05/16

For the good, bad, or purely ridiculous reasons, Semi Bookish talks about books they've wanted (or still want) to throw out a window. What about you? Can you name a few?

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01:03:17

A Fandom Menace - Nerding Out with Tim from Rad...

Semi Bookish ·

2022/05/02

With Free Comic Book Day just around the corner, Semi Bookish invited Rad Raptor's Tim Ambrose to be nerdy, talk fandoms, and shed light on one of the coolest comic book shops in Michigan!

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01:01:56

Underrated movies you definitely need to watch and love.

Semi Bookish ·

2022/04/04

Leaning into the Ish (and down one member of the team), we explore a collection of movies that we think are underrated, or, at least, deserve to be talked about and have copious amounts of praise heaped upon them.

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56:15

The deeper waters of YA fiction

Semi Bookish ·

2022/03/21

As a special follow-up to our previous Middle-Grade episode, Semi Bookish paddles out to the deeper section of fiction - Young Adult. It's a brilliant genre that's definitely more than meets the eye, and definitely worth your time, even if you are an adult.

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01:03:38

Musings on Middle Grade Fiction

Semi Bookish ·

2022/03/07

Semi Bookish decided to express our collection of issues with the debate between Middle Grade and Young Adult fiction, specifically in where they overlap and how they are very different. Pour yourself a hot tea, turn up the volume, and get ready because Toni is not at a loss for words on the subject.

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01:01:34

A Good Kind of Book Discussion

Semi Bookish ·

2022/02/21

Selected by Toni Lea, (a.k.a. "Mouth From The South"), Semi Bookish talks about Lisa Moore Ramée's middle-grade novel, "A Good Kind of Trouble," and how it beautifully encompasses the experience of a pre-adolescent woman encountering issues of racial tensions, ethnic identity, and bodily agency. Truly, this is an absolute gem of a book, and we don't think you should pass it up.

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