ShelfLogic Podcast

ShelfLogic

The shelves of MCLD come to life! Join librarians each week to connect with books, music and apps available at your library. Find your next favorite read, discover a new album, or connect with your community.

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Cross it off - The TBR Series (Part 2)

Episode 128, published Monday, February 13, 2023.

Join Dannelle, Cierra, and Caroline for part two of the podcast series all about finally reading those to be read books. We'll be discussing some great books that we picked out for each other from our ever growing to be read pile. Titles include "The Midnight Library" by Matt Haig, "Public Relations" by Katie Heaney, "The Nowhere Girls" by Amy Reed, and more!

Marvel Phase 4 Part 2!

Episode 127, published Monday, February 6, 2023.

Join us this week as Alyssa and Jennifer continue their conversation about Phase 4 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe! Titles include Thor: Love and Thunder, Black Widow, Shang-Chi, Eternals, Spider-man: No Way Home, Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness, Black Panther, and more!

Check This Out: Elvis New Release Motion Picture

Episode 126, published Monday, January 30, 2023.

The story about the struggle to control Elvis’ image, told from the point of view of his manager Col. Tom Parker. Growing up in a black neighborhood made Elvis Presley different. Writer/Director Baz Luhrman makes every frame count. A big budget Hollywood musical and interesting history of the 20th Century entertainment industry. Spirited musical performances.

Join us for the 2023 POPSUGAR Reading Challenge!

Episode 125, published Monday, January 23, 2023.

Caroline and Dannelle are diving into the 2023 POPSUGAR Reading Challenge and they're inviting you to join them! This episode will cover this year's prompts, as well as the prompts Caroline and Dannelle are most excited for! The reading challenge list can be found here: https://www.popsugar.com/entertainment/reading-challenge-2023-49013480

Breakdown of Marvel Universe Phase Four

Episode 123, published Monday, January 9, 2023.

Join Jennifer and Alyssa as they dive into the Marvel Cinematic Universe movies during Phase Four. Titles include Thor: Love and Thunder, Black Widow, Shang-Chi, Eternals, Spider-man: No Way Home, Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness, Black Panther, and more!

Cross it off - The TBR Series (Part 1)

Episode 122, published Monday, December 26, 2022.

Join Dannelle, Cierra, and Caroline for part one of a podcast episode all about finally reading those to be read books. We'll be discussing some great books that we picked out for each other from our ever growing to be read pile. Titles include "Before the Coffee Gets Cold" by Toshikazu Kawaguchi, "The Princess Diaries" by Meg Cabot, "Queenie" by Candice Carty-Williams, and more.

Sally and Alyssa Take Bollywood!

Episode 121, published Monday, December 19, 2022.

Join Sally and Alyssa as they discuss the magic that is Bollywood! Known for their musicals, dancing, and culture, Alyssa and Sally dive into the beauty and significance of Bollywood films along with notable icons like Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Ram Charan, and Priyanka Chopra-Jonas. Titles include RRR, Bride and Prejudice, Devdas, Goliyon Ki Raaleela RamLeela, Bajirao Mastani, and more! These titles are available to rent at the library or download through the library via Kanopy!

Check This Out: Drive My Car

Episode 120, published Monday, December 12, 2022.

In this Criterion Collection selection and Oscar winner for Best International Picture we follow actor-director Yusuke Kafuku as he transitions from his wife's death to a new beginning directing the classic stage play Uncle Vanya in the city of Hiroshima. The screenplay, casting, and performances are on point. Themes of the story include: rebirth, emptiness, storytelling, memory, murder and madness. Check this out!

Help yourself to books that help!

Episode 119, published Monday, December 5, 2022.

Join Dannelle and Caroline for a podcast episode all about self help books that work. We'll be discussing some great books with practical applications, including "Broke Millennial" by Erin Lowry, "Girl, Stop Apologizing" by Rachel Hollis, "In a Pit With a Lion on a Snowy Day" by Mark Batterson, and "Atomic Habits" by James Clear.

Mysteries We are Reading Now

Episode 118, published Monday, November 28, 2022.

Want to know what library staff members are reading and recommending right now? Watch this book chat as we talk about our favorite mysteries that we've read recently, including Catherine Steadman and Ruth Ware.