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The Book Drop

41 Episodes

57 minutes | 2 days ago
38. Reading Challenge: Book with Illustrations
This week we kick off the 2021 OPL Reading Challenge with the Read a Book with Illustrations category. OPL Arts & Culture Librarian Mark Sorensen also shares his knowledge about visual storytelling and we all talk about the historical and public figures we'd like to start fan clubs for for query of the week. All the books, movies, TV, resources and bookish items we talked about in this episode can be found here — http://bit.ly/TBDep38For even more recommendations for the Read a Book with Illustrations category, check out this list  — http://bit.ly/bookwillustrations
41 minutes | 9 days ago
37. New Season, Who This?
The Book Drop is back for Season 2! This week we share our plans for the new season, offer an update on curated bookshelves and make educated and wildly speculative predictions for the book world in 2021. We also talk about new year reading goals for query of the week. Don't forget to check out the OPL events calendar for upcoming events:OPL Reading Challenge Book Club on Thursday, January 21st and Tuesday, February 9th.  Virtual Book Bash on Thursday, February 25th. All the books, articles and resources we talked about in this episode can be found here — http://bit.ly/TBDep37
25 minutes | a month ago
36. Goodbye 2020
On the final episode of season one of The Book Drop we talk about winter reading aesthetics, share our plans for next season and talk about our favorite season one episodes for query of the week.  The podcast team would also love to hear your thoughts on season one and what you'd like to hear in the second season.  Fill out our short survey here — http://bit.ly/TBDs1Survey
58 minutes | a month ago
35. The Year in Reading
In the last regular episode of the season the podcast team looks at the year in reading, explore our own 2020 reading and give ourselves awards for reading accomplishments both big and small.  We also share our best reads of the year for query of the week. All the books, movies, TV, resources and bookish items we talked about in this episode can be found here — https://bit.ly/TBDep35
42 minutes | a month ago
34. Reading Challenge: Nonfiction Graphic Novels
This week on The Book Drop we finish up the 2020 Reading Challenge with our picks for nonfiction graphic novels. We also share our favorite childhood cartoons and talk about being seen in animation for query of the week.All the books, movies, TV, resources and bookish items we talked about in this episode can be found here — https://bit.ly/TBDep34
47 minutes | 2 months ago
33. Korean Wave
This week we talk about Korean Wave and share our favorite cultural exports from South Korean. We also share dream vacations for query of the week. All the books, movies, TV, resources and bookish items we talked about in this episode can be found here — https://bit.ly/TBDep33
39 minutes | 2 months ago
32. What We're Reading
This week the team talks about what we've been reading lately and what's helping us through our reading slumps. We also share some listener reading recommendations for query of the week. All the books, movies, TV, resources and bookish items we talked about in this episode can be found here — https://bit.ly/TBDep32
45 minutes | 2 months ago
31. Reading Challenge: A Classic That's New to You
 This week the team spills their feelings about classic literature and offers up picks for the  Read a Classic That's New to You task from the 2020 OPL Reading Challenge.  We also share some controversial opinions about film adaptations of classic literature for query of the week. All the books, movies, TV, resources and bookish items we talked about in this episode can be found here — https://bit.ly/TBDep31
56 minutes | 3 months ago
30. Read It & Eat
This week the podcast team talks with OPL's Adult Services Manager, Amy Mather, about local food history, favorite restaurants and the upcoming Read It & Eat Virtual Culinary Conference. We also share our favorite eating experiences for query of the food.  Check out the Read It & Eat Virtual Culinary Conference Saturday, November 7th, 2020, 1:00-3:00 PM on Crowdcast. All the books, movies, TV, resources and bookish items we talked about in this episode can be found here — https://bit.ly/TBDep30
48 minutes | 3 months ago
29. All Things Halloween
This week the podcast team finishes out the spooky season with a chat about scary movies, books, music and childhood memories. We also discuss the best places to haunt if you’re a ghost for query of the week.  All the books, movies, TV, resources and bookish items we talked about in this episode can be found here — http://bit.ly/TBDep29
43 minutes | 3 months ago
28. Bookish News
This week the podcast team takes a look at the news in publishing and libraries around the world.  We also share our weirdest phobias for query of the week. All the news items we talked about in this episode can be found here --  http://bit.ly/TBDep28
50 minutes | 3 months ago
27. Spooky Reads
On this episode of the podcast the team talks about scare thresholds and offers up titles for for the spooky season . We also talk about favorite scary movies for query of the week.  All the books, movies, TV, resources and bookish items we talked about in this episode can be found here — http://bit.ly/TBDep27
50 minutes | 4 months ago
26. Forever Young
This week the podcast team talks about the dawn of young adult publishing and favorite YA books in celebration of TeenTober. We also talk about best Halloween costumes for query of the week. All the books, movies, TV, resources and bookish items we talked about in this episode can be found here — http://bit.ly/TBDep26
7 minutes | 4 months ago
Mini Episode: Voting
In this special mini episode Michelle shares all the need-to-know information and important deadlines for voting in Nebraska this November. She also offers up a couple book recommendations to get you prepped for election day. Find books and additional resources here — http://bit.ly/OPLvoting
47 minutes | 4 months ago
25. Reading Challenge: Read a Book by a Nonbinary or LGBTQ+ Author
This week the podcast team discusses recent discourse in the publishing world around #ownvoices and offers up titles for the Read a Book by a Nonbinary or LGBTQ+ Author challenge from the 2020 OPL Reading Challenge. We also have our most heated debate yet about candy choices for query of the week. All the books, movies, TV, resources and bookish items we talked about in this episode can be found here — http://bit.ly/TBDep25
50 minutes | 4 months ago
24. Exclusive Literary Content & the Freedom to Read
This week the team talks about the rise of exclusive and proprietary content in the world of publishing ahead of this year's Banned Books Week. We also think up our dream celebrity book clubs for query of the week. All the books, movies, TV, resources and bookish items we talked about in this episode can be found here — http://bit.ly/TBDep24
46 minutes | 4 months ago
23. Another Reading Roundup
On this episode the podcast team shares their favorite recent reads for another reading roundup. We also pass along a few listener recommendations for query of the week. All the books, movies, TV and resources we talked about in this episode can be found here — http://bit.ly/TBDep23
37 minutes | 4 months ago
22. Fall Book Preview
On this episode the team talks exciting new titles coming out this season for our Fall Book Preview. We also share what we're most looking forward to this autumnal season for query of the week. All the books, movies, TV and resources we talked about in this episode can be found here — http://bit.ly/TBDep22
44 minutes | 5 months ago
21. Shelf Lives of the Rich & Famous
This week the podcast team talks about the curious world of celebrity bookshelves and the rise of the credibility bookshelf. We then take it upon ourselves to offer up book recommendations to a few celebrities based on our limited view of their reading habits. We also discuss first fandoms and pop culture obsessions for query of the week. All the books, movies, TV, resources and bookish items we talked about in this episode can be found here — http://bit.ly/TBDep21
44 minutes | 5 months ago
21. Shelf Lives of the Rich & Famous
This week the podcast team talks about the curious world of celebrity bookshelves and the rise of the credibility bookshelf. We then take it upon ourselves to offer up book recommendations to a few celebrities based on our limited view of their reading habits. We also discuss first fandoms and pop culture obsessions for query of the week. All the books, movies, TV, resources and bookish items we talked about in this episode can be found here — http://bit.ly/TBDep21
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