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 08, 2023
Wednesday Feb 08, 2023
Movie sequels are *not* always terrible, and we have your proof right here. Nicole and Elizabeth join our hosts to share their favorite movie sequels of all time while asking themselves: what makes a good sequel?
What is YOUR favorite movie sequel of all time? Write in to podcast@troypl.org to let us know!
Wednesday Jan 25, 2023
Wednesday Jan 25, 2023
The age-old controversy rears its ugly head: do you pronounce the K in Knuffle Bunny by Mo Willems? Assistant City Attorney Julie joins Manda and Olivia as they battle it out while asking themselves, does this beloved picture book series stand the test of time?
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Wednesday Jan 11, 2023
Wednesday Jan 11, 2023
Get in, loser, we're talking about Mean Girls! Liz Karg, owner of the BIBBGY Coffee franchise in Troy, will be joining us to discuss this, the most fetch of films. Thank you Drew from Digital Services from joining us as well.
Click here for a list of books discussed on the show.
Wednesday Dec 28, 2022
Wednesday Dec 28, 2022
Grab your poisoned goblet, your fencing sword, and the nearest farm boy-- today we're talking about Princess Bride! It's literally everyone's favorite movie! Becky and Cassie joined us to revisit this classic and ask ourselves--does it stand the test of time?
Click here for a list of books discussed on the show.
Wednesday Dec 14, 2022
Wednesday Dec 14, 2022
Trade your blah Abnegation robes for a sweet leather jacket from Dauntless-- today we're talking about the Divergent series by Veronica Roth! Allyson Leach from Troy Recreation joins us to revisit the series and ask, does this book stand the test of time?
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Click here for a list of books discussed on the show.
Wednesday Nov 30, 2022
Wednesday Nov 30, 2022
It's the holiday season, and here at the library, we believe books make the best gifts of all. Manda and Olivia have challenged each other to come up with great recommendations for all types of readers you may have in your life, including:
1. Your 4th grader who reads at a high level but isn't ready for mature content
2. Your friend who loves scammer stories like Anna Delvy and Elizabeth Holmes
3. Your reluctant reader student who wants to try a fantasy series
4. Your sister who is obsessed with Gilmore Girls
And many more! Tune in to celebrate the year with us and add a bunch of great books to your list. Happy holidays!
Click here to find a list of books discussed on the show.
Wednesday Nov 16, 2022
Wednesday Nov 16, 2022
You thought spooky season was over, but you were absolutely wrong! Karen from Adult Services joins us this week to revisit the W.I.T.C.H series by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor, alongside some other favorite 90s horror titles. Because we always like to keep you guessing, we're focusing on the third book in the series, The Witch Herself, a fringe favorite that may or may not have stood the test of time. Tune in to find out, if you dare...
Click here to find a list of books discussed on the show.
Can't find your favorite obscure YA horror series in the collection? Mel.org will be your new best friend! Click here to learn how you can order books from any library in Michigan to be sent directly to your library.
Wednesday Nov 02, 2022
Wednesday Nov 02, 2022
Run a comb through your titian hair and hop in your shiny blue convertible-- we have a mystery to solve! Manda and Olivia are joined by Margaret from TPL's Administration Office to investigate the puzzling question: Margaret loved the Nancy Drew series when she was young, but does that love hold up? Tune in to find out!
Click here to find a list of books discussed in the show.
Wednesday Oct 19, 2022
Wednesday Oct 19, 2022
Lock your doors, get out your night light, and triple check the back seat of your car-- we're discussing Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark by Alvin Schwartz! Library Director Emily Dumas joins Manda and Olivia to revisit this creepy and controversial series and ask themselves: does it hold up?
Click here to find a list of books discussed in this episode.
Click here to read "Oh, Susannah," one of the stories discussed in the show.
Happy Halloween, friends!
Wednesday Oct 05, 2022
Wednesday Oct 05, 2022
Throw on a pair of embarrassing jean shorts and fill your backpack with every classic in the collection-- this week we're talking about Gilmore Girls! Joining Manda & Olivia are Drew from the Digital Services Department and Erin, a Troy patron who attended a TPL Gilmore Girls Trivia Night years ago and has been our friend ever since! Our hosts loved Gilmore Girls in their youth, but what will they think of it now?
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