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 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.
Scoop about an upcoming series.
Wednesday Jan 03, 2024
Wednesday Jan 03, 2024
As we dive into the new year, Manda and Olivia look back on the three books that had the biggest impact on their lives.
Which books would you choose? Send your titles in to podcast@troypl.org-- we'd love to hear from you.
Wednesday Dec 20, 2023
Wednesday Dec 20, 2023
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!
Wednesday Dec 06, 2023
Wednesday Dec 06, 2023
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.
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
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!
Wednesday Nov 08, 2023
Wednesday Nov 08, 2023
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.
Monday Oct 30, 2023
Monday Oct 30, 2023
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.
Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
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.