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Not Your Mother's Library

Librarians from Oak Creek Public Library discuss their latest reads and give their favorite reading, watching, and listening recommendations each month! Visit https://oakcreeklibrary.org/podcast for complete transcripts of every episode.

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Episode 76: Back to School

We're back from summer break just in time to help you prepare for the new school year. (We apologize for the subpar audio quality this episode. :( The mic settings were changed without prior knowledge, but that issue has since been fixed and things will sound normal again next time.) Check out what we talked about: The series “Crave" by Tracy Wolff with readalike series "Zodiac Academy" by…

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Episode 75: Unearth a Story

Unearth a Story during this year's dino-themed Summer Reading Challenge! Registration opens June 13 at oakcreeklibrary.org/src. See what events we have on offer for all ages by visiting oakcreeklibrary.org/events. Learn more about our collection of Tonies at oakcreeklibrary.org/library-of-things. Check out what we talked about: “Dinotopia: A Land Apart from Time" by James Gurne with its sequels as…

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Episode 74: Asian American and Pacific Islander Authors

This time on Not Your Mother’s Library, we recommend authors whose books are perfect for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month...or any time of the year! Check out what we talked about: “On Such a Full Sea” written by Chang-rae Lee with readalike “Native Speaker” by the same author. “The Fortunes of Jaded Women” by Carolyn Huynh with readalike “The Original Daughter” by Jemimah Wei.…

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Episode 73: Just a Bunch of Beatniks

April is National Poetry Month, so Mary and Rachel discuss a wide variety of poems written by poets from all walks of life. Check out what we talked about: "Beautiful Chaos: On Motherhood, Finding Yourself and Overwhelming Love" by Jessica Urlichs with readalike "Paper Flowers: Poetry on the Mother Wound" by Jessica Jocelyn. "Dream Boogie: Variation" by Langston Hughes with readalike "We Real…

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Episode 72: Farming Fiction

Today we are bringing you books that are set out in the country! Stories in the middle of nowhere...tales from beyond the city limits. Check out what we talked about: "The Golden Hour" by Niki Smith with readalike "Essex County" by Jeff Lemire. Netflix series "In the Tall Grass" based on a novella of the same name by Stephen King and Joe Hill with readalike "The Farmhouse" by Chelsea Conradt.…

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Episode 71: Cozy & Creepy

Winter is cold, dark, and a little creepy...but it can also be cozy! Rachel and Mary recommend their favorite reads during this strange season. Check out what we talked about: "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens with readalike "The Turn of the Screw" by Henry James. "Welcome to Night Vale," "The Faceless Old Woman Who Secretly Lives in Your Home," and "It Devours!" by Joseph Fink and Jeffrey…

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Episode 70: Bloopers 4, Ghost Protocol

Who could have predicted that we would reach four blooper reels? Not us! To access complete transcripts for all episodes of Not Your Mother's Library, please visit: oakcreeklibrary.org/podcast Check out books, movies, and other materials through the Milwaukee County Federated Library System: countycat.mcfls.org wplc.overdrive.com oakcreeklibrary.org

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Episode 69: Graphic Novels Galore

Rachel is once more joined by Youth Services Librarian Audrey, and this time they discuss some of the recent graphic novels they have read. Check out what we talked about: Books mentioned: The series "Clementine" by Tillie Walden with readalike series "Little Monsters" by Jeff Lemire and Dustin Nguyen. "My Favorite Thing is Monsters" volumes 1 & 2 by Emil Ferris. "The Flip Side" by Jason Walz with…

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Episode 68: Continuing the Conversation

We can't stop talking about ghosts! There are no reading recommendations this month, but we hope you enjoy this real-life ghost story as told by a returning special guest. Happy Halloween, listeners. To access complete transcripts for all episodes of Not Your Mother's Library, please visit: oakcreeklibrary.org/podcast The following music was used for this media project: "Vibing Over Venus" Kevin…

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Episode 67: Spooky Reads

Rachel is joined by Youth Services Librarian Audrey to discuss spooky reads for the fall season, and they inadvertently end up DESTROYING the Brothers Grimm. Check out what we talked about: Books mentioned: "Lost Hearts" by M.R. James with listenalike podcast "Shadows at the Door," specifically "The Troughton Stories." "The Haunting of Hill House" by Shirley Jackson with readalike "This House Is…

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