The Books We Loved
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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Episodes
Wednesday Jun 05, 2024
Wednesday Jun 05, 2024
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.
Wednesday May 22, 2024
Wednesday May 22, 2024
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.
Wednesday May 08, 2024
Wednesday May 08, 2024
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!
Wednesday Apr 24, 2024
Wednesday Apr 24, 2024
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!
Wednesday Apr 10, 2024
Wednesday Apr 10, 2024
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.
Wednesday Mar 27, 2024
Wednesday Mar 27, 2024
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.
Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
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.
Wednesday Feb 14, 2024
Wednesday Feb 14, 2024
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!
Wednesday Jan 31, 2024
Wednesday Jan 31, 2024
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
Wednesday Jan 17, 2024
Wednesday Jan 17, 2024
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.
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