The Books We Loved

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The Books We Loved

Hosts and TPL Librarians Manda and Olivia (alongside some special guests from the Troy community!) will be revisiting old favorites-- books, movies, music-- to ask themselves: does this book hold up?

  1. JAN 15

    Biographia Literaria

    Join us to figure out what Biographia Literaria is, and what is included on Olivia's and Manda's lists. What's on your list? (This is a moldy-oldy episode from a year ago, that somehow missed posting).

    47 min

  2. JAN 1

    Goodbye 2024

    Join Olivia and Manda as they say hello to 2025 by sharing their favorite books from 2024. We ended the old year grateful for all of our listeners, and wish you all a very safe and happy new year full of books!

    45 min

  3. 12/25/2024

    "Harry--yer a wizard."

    Happy Holidays! We're gifting you this bonus episode! So, get your wand, broom, and owl ready for today's discussion of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. Olivia and Manda are joined by OG listener, Angie, for a discussion of both the first book and film in the Harry Potter franchise.

    52 min

  4. 12/18/2024

    Serialized Sci-Fi story "Black Box"

    Mary from Circ joins us for a discussion about Jennifer Egan's 2012 serialized Sci-Fi story, "Black Box." We put on our college-y English lit thinking caps, and try to determine what makes something literary fiction, and if the story is a metaphor about something other than spies!

    40 min

  5. 12/06/2024

    Holiday Gift Giving Recs 2024

    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!

    42 min

  6. 11/22/2024

    Take a listen -- audiobooks ftw

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

    35 min

  7. 10/31/2024

    Halloween Special: Stephen King

    Manda, Emily, and Olivia gather 'round the cauldron to stir up some spooky conversation about Stephen King and The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon.

    46 min

  8. 10/09/2024

    The most Gen X writer?

    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.

    40 min
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Hosts and TPL Librarians Manda and Olivia (alongside some special guests from the Troy community!) will be revisiting old favorites-- books, movies, music-- to ask themselves: does this book hold up?

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  • Creator
    Troy Public LIbrary
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    68
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Copyright 2022 All rights reserved.
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