Listen Now

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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