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Join Brittney and Joshua, broadcasting from the Coos Bay Public Library, as they chat about their favorite Fantasy and Science Fiction reads, play games, debate movies, gush over fandoms and recommend books to readers!
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📚✨ Get ready for some spine-tingling tales! In our latest episode, we dive into Someone You Can Build a Nest In by John Wiswell and The Reformatory by Tananarive Due. Join us as we unravel the chills, thrills, and deeper meanings lurking in these haunting reads! 🕯️👻
Brittney’s Pick: Someone You Can Build a Nest In by John Wiswell | Goodreads
Joshua’s Pick: The Reformatory by Tananarive Due | Goodreads
Things We Mentioned:
- What Is White Savior Complex and Why Is It Harmful? (health.com)
- Skin of the Sea (Skin of the Sea, #1) by Natasha Bowen | Goodreads
- The Deep by Rivers Solomon | Goodreads
- Bury Your Gays by Chuck Tingle | Goodreads
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THE END IS NIGH!!
Well ... not entirely nigh but in the interest of choosing which inevitable dumpster fire is to be our last, Brittney and Joshua have asked the public whether they would survive a Zombie or Robot Apocalypse.
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Mad scientists, monstrous creations, and moral dilemmas—oh my! 🧪⚡️ In our latest podcast episode, we dive into M is for Monster by Talia Dutton and Vicious by V.E. Schwab. Get ready for a thrilling discussion on what happens when science goes too far. Perfect for fans of dark, twisty tales! 🎧
Joshua's Pick:
Vicious (Villains, #1) by Victoria Schwab | Goodreads
Brittney's Pick:
M Is for Monster: A Graphic Novel by Talia Dutton | Goodreads
Things We Mentioned:
- The Infinity Particle by Wendy Xu | Goodreads
- First Kill (TV Series 2022) - IMDb
- Understanding cruelty-free logos - Free the Bunnies
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Today’s episode is all about enjoying the little things. What’s been bringing you joy recently? 🌞
Things We Mentioned:
- Start Here: Instructions for Becoming a Better Cook: A Cookbook by Sohla El-Waylly | Goodreads
- Can Sohla Make A Meal Out Of Oreos? | Mystery Menu | NYT Cooking (youtube.com)
- Chopped | Food Network
- Coconut & Sambal: Recipes from my Indonesian Kitchen by Lara Lee | Goodreads
- Merlin Bird ID – Free, instant bird identification help and guide for thousands of birds – Identify the birds you see (allaboutbirds.org)
- Birding with Benefits by Sarah T. Dubb | Goodreads
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Join us on a nostalgic journey through the Goblin King's maze as we review the cult classic Labyrinth! 🧩✨ Whether you're a longtime fan or new to this magical world, our latest podcast episode dives deep into the enchanting characters, unforgettable music, and the movie's lasting impact. Don't miss it! 🎧
Labyrinth (1986) - IMDb
Things We Mentioned:
- Domestic Violence Support | National Domestic Violence Hotline (thehotline.org)
- Artist - Brian Froud - IX Gallery
- Merlin Bird ID – Free, instant bird identification help and guide for thousands of birds – Identify the birds you see (allaboutbirds.org)
- This Elaborate Fan Theory About "Labyrinth" Will Blow Your Mind (buzzfeed.com)
- The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992) - IMDb
- Ludo (band) - Wikipedia
- Does #MeToo mean the end of the rock’n’roll groupie? – The Irish Times
- Return to Labyrinth, Vol. 1 by Jake T. Forbes | Goodreads
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🎙️ On this week's episode, we dive into our library's policies on censorship and acquisitions. Join us as we explore how we navigate these critical issues to ensure diverse voices are heard. 📚✨ Plus, get ready for our Banned Book Trivia event in September—it's going to be a page-turner you won't want to miss!
-This episode originally aired 9/16/2022.
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In this episode of Swords & Starships, we embark on a thrilling literary adventure, discussing two captivating books that caught our eye with their stunning covers. Join us as we delve into "Five Broken Blades" by Mai Corland, a gripping fantasy tale filled with intrigue and magic, and "Cold Storage" by David Koepp, a suspenseful journey into a deadly containment facility.
Joshua's Pick: Five Broken Blades (The Broken Blades, #1) by Mai Corland | Goodreads
Brittney's Pick: Cold Storage by David Koepp | Goodreads
Other Things We Mentioned:
- Bat World Sanctuary
- Mithridatism Explained: Can the Body Gain Immunity to Poison by Taking Non-Lethal Amounts of Toxins? | Science Times
- Cordyceps Benefits and Uses (clevelandclinic.org)
- Creepshow (1982) - IMDb
- Cambodia (song) - Wikipedia
- Honey Mushroom: The Humongous Fungus – Grant, Oregon - Atlas Obscura
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Think you know your movies? Tune in and test your skills by guessing this iconic soundbite! 🕵️♂️🔍 Can you identify the film from just a few seconds of audio? 🎥🔊
Join us for some suspenseful fun and see if you're a true movie buff! ✨
Things We Mentioned
- Bambi (1942) - IMDb
- Ruined with Alison Leiby and Halle Kiefer on Apple Podcasts
- Krampus (2015) - IMDb
- What to Do if You Encounter a Shark (Safety Tips) - Wildlife Informer
- Are More People Killed by Cows than Sharks? | Snopes.com
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This week, we're diving into the imaginative worlds crafted by Indigenous authors in the sci-fi and fantasy genres. 🌟✨ Join us as we explore their unique narratives, rich cultural perspectives, and the magical realms they create. 🌍📚
Brittney's Pick: Empire of Wild by Cherie Dimaline | Goodreads
Joshua's Pick: Never Whistle at Night: An Indigenous Dark Fiction Anthology by Shane Hawk | Goodreads
Other Things We Mentioned:
- Metis Mythology and Folklore: (metismuseum.ca)
- Indian Legends of the Pacific Northwest by Ella Elizabeth Clark | Goodreads
- The specific story Brittney was talking about is titled The Mortal Who Married a Merman
- Sea otters spotted off Oregon coast, a rare sight after a century of near-extinction - OPB
- Wendigo | Description, Legend, Creature, Until Dawn, & Facts | Britannica
- Frankenstein in Baghdad by Ahmed Saadawi | Goodreads
- Joshua covered this book in our Revived Classics episode.
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Today, we're diving deep into an important topic: Privacy in the Library. 🕵️♂️📖
Join us as we discuss with 2 guests:
- 🔹 The importance of protecting patron data .
- 🔹 How libraries handle privacy concerns.
- 🔹 Tips for ensuring your personal information stays safe.
Other Things We Discussed:
- Library Bill of Rights | ALA
- The Alnwick Garden The Poison Garden - The Alnwick Garden
- Policies | Coos Bay Public Library (coosbaylibrary.org)
- Libraries and Censorship episode
- A Word About Homeless Patrons episode
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No one belongs here more than you. The only thing is, once you're in we can't let you leave ... Brittney and Joshua share two of their favorite books that feature wacky and insidious cults!
Brittney's Pick:The Gates by John Connolly | Goodreads
Joshua's Pick:
Rosemary's Baby by Ira Levin | Goodreads
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Join Brittney and Joshua as they pick Bret's brain about video games!
Bret’s Pick: ANIMAL WELL
Joshua’s Pick: Hades II Supergiant Games & Fallout 4’s Long-Awaited Next-Gen Update Finally Has a Release Date - IGN
Brittney’s Pick: Another Crab's Treasure for Nintendo Switch - Nintendo Official Site
Other Games Mentioned:
- The Witness on Steam (steampowered.com)
- The Talos Principle on Steam (steampowered.com)
- Alan Wake on Steam (steampowered.com)
- Rogue (video game) - Wikipedia
- DARK SOULS | Official Website (EN) (bandainamcoent.eu)
Other Things We Mentioned:
- MissGinaDarling - Twitch
- Man teaches kid how to do math (youtube.com)
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In this episode, we're reviewing some of the funniest reads in the genre that will have you laughing out loud from start to finish. 😂📖 From anxious robots to talking animals, we've got you covered!
🎧 Tune in now on your favorite podcasting platform, and don't forget to follow us for more bookish fun!
Brittney’s Pick: In the Lives of Puppets by T.J. Klune | Goodreads
Joshua’s Pick: Starter Villain by John Scalzi | Goodreads
Answer to our Underwater taglines episode: The Abyss (1989) - IMDb
Things We Mentioned:
- Pacific squid flashes its huge attack 'headlights' (bbc.com)
- Under the Whispering Door by T.J. Klune | Goodreads
- Robopocalypse (Robopocalypse, #1) by Daniel H. Wilson | Goodreads
- Nurse Ratched - Wikipedia
- GLaDOS | Half-Life Wiki | Fandom
- The Kaiju Preservation Society by John Scalzi | Goodreads
- Irene Adler | Sherlock Wiki | Fandom
- Dead Boy Detectives (TV Series 2024– ) - IMDb
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🎙️ We're Back! 🎙️ Swords & Starships is in full swing with today's movie review: Terminator 2 (1991). Whether you're a die-hard fan or a first-time viewer, our in-depth review is packed with insights and (questionable?) opinions that you won't want to miss!
Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991) - IMDb
Things We Mentioned
- Our Aliens Episode
- LAPD officers beat Rodney King on camera | March 3, 1991 | HISTORY
- The Secret World of Alex Mack (TV Series 1994–1998) - IMDb
- Rap Roundtable - SNL (youtube.com)
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Summer's on the way but we still have lots of reading to do! June is not only the first month of the sunniest season, it's also Pride! Brittney and Joshua share their favorite books of 2024 with LGBTQIA+ protagonists.
Ride that rainbow, bebes!
Brittney's pick:
Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree | Goodreads.com
Joshua's picks:The Emperor and the Endless Palace by Justinian Huang | Goodreads.com
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🌊 Join us as we explore the worlds of sci-fi and fantasy underwater movies, guessed solely by their taglines! 🚀💦
Things We Mentioned
- Fun and nausea: the history of the Gravitron - Trivia Happy
- Zipper - Modern Midways - The Complete Carnival
- Orbiter - Modern Midways - The Complete Carnival
- Before Sharknado, there was an actual 'gater-nado' in South Carolina - The Weather Network
- Dredge (video game) - Wikipedia
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It's a blast from the past as we dive into the timeless classic, "The Terminator" (1984)! 🤖🔥
Expect nostalgia, analysis, and maybe even a few Terminator impressions thrown in for good measure! 😉
Tune in now on your favorite podcast platform and let's journey back to the '80s together! Don't forget to share your thoughts and favorite moments using #Starshipspod 🎬✨
The Terminator (1984) - IMDb (Rated R)
Confused by our Aliens references? Listen to the episode covering it here:
Aliens (1986) Movie Review
Things We Mentioned
- Beyonce - TEXAS HOLD 'EM (Official Video) (youtube.com)
- Elon Musk's Neuralink Had a Brain Implant Setback. It May Come Down to Design | WIRED
- Conan the Barbarian (1982) - IMDb
- The Pulse and Club Q shootings shut down her local bars. She’s fighting to protect the next generation's LGBTQ+ safe spaces. - ABC News (go.com)
- Chassis Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
- Morbid: Ed Gein: The Butcher of Plainfield (Part 1) on Apple Podcasts
- \Tom Ragen - Turn It Off (from The Book Of Mormon) - Village Full Time 2014 (youtube.com)
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Brittney and Joshua play another game of "What's that Sound?!"
Try and guess this film oriented sound clip!
Things we talk about:
Here's the video Brittney and Bret watched to get all the necessary Fallout lore regarding Vaults.
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The aliens have returned! Brittney and Joshua share some more of their favorite ETs in fiction!
Brittney's pick
The Last Cuentista by Donna Barba Higuera | Goodreads
Joshua's pick
Station Eternity by Mur Lafferty | Goodreads
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This is a callback from our first season in 2021!
Brittney and Joshua review two books they got through the library's interlibrary loan program and the streaming service Hoopla. Both of these services are free so long as you have a library card and a Coos Bay area zip code.
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Are those plants... moving? Join Brittney and Joshua as they chat about horrifying plant life in this 2008 teen horror!
The Ruins (2008) - IMDb
Things We Mentioned
- Zoroastrianism | Definition, Beliefs, Founder, Holy Book, & Facts | Britannica
- Taken (2008) - IMDb
- Hostel (2005) - IMDb
- The tourist bubble- presenting a place to a visitor (linkedin.com)
- The Mayans: Where Are They Today? - Historica
- Little Shop of Horrors (1986) - IMDb
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Let's play a game! In today’s episode can you guess the outdoorsy movies based on their taglines? Get your thinking caps on and let's see who can guess them all!
Things We Mentioned:
- Llamas with Hats (youtube.com)
- The Ruins (2008) - IMDb
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This one goes out for the morally gray, the ones who answer the call of, "HELP!" with "What's in it for me?"
Brittney and Joshua review two great books that feature antiheroes!
What is an antihero?
Unlike a hero, who is defined by their moral correctness, altruism, or positive influence on the narrative, an antihero is a complicated protagonist with a dark side, history of bad decisions, and a questionable moral compass | Masterclass
Brittney's pick:
Slewfoot by Brom | GoodReads
Joshua's pick:
Red Rabbit by Alex Grecian | GoodReads
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Inquiring minds want to know: Would you rather move things with your mind (telekinesis) or read minds (telepathy)?
Thank you for supporting us by sending us answers! We appreciate you <3
Things that were mentioned:
- Eleven | Stranger Things Wiki | Fandom
- Phoenix (Jean Grey) Powers, Villains, History | Marvel
- Professor X In Comics Powers, Enemies, History | Marvel
- Matilda (1996) - IMDb
- WALL·E (2008) - IMDb
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Today Brittney and Joshua talk sharks, giant robots and main characters with a disability!
Brittney's pick:
Shark Heart: A Love Story by Emily Habek | Goodreads
Joshua's pick:
Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao | Goodreads
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Unlocking the Mysteries of Cryptids... or barreling through a couple favorites and then recommending some books on them?
Prepare to be captivated by spine-tingling tales and fascinating theories about these enigmatic creatures. Tune in now and let the hunt for cryptids begin!
Helpful Links:
- Mark | Coral Island Wiki | Fandom
- Monster Prom
- Dream Daddy (gamegrumps.com)
- Coelacanth | Description, Habitat, Discovery, & Facts | Britannica
- An Ode to a Hometown Creature: Mothman of Point Pleasant, West Virginia | Folklife Magazine (si.edu)
- The Mothman Prophecies by John A. Keel | Goodreads
- The Mothman Prophecies (2002) - IMDb
- MOTHMAN FESTIVAl® - HOME
- This is apparently what the Jersey Devil sounds like (youtube.com)
- Sweet Berries (Cambric Creek, #2) by C.M. Nascosta | Goodreads
- Dear Mothman: A Novel by Robin Gow | Goodreads
- Devolution: A Firsthand Account of the Rainier Sasquatch Massacre by Max Brooks | Goodreads
- Loch by Paul Zindel | Goodreads
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It's the ultimate daddy-daughter daytrip adventure! Grab your magic wands and a few acorns, it's time to help a baby fight an evil sorceress queen.
Brittney and Joshua review Ron Howard and George Lucas' fantasy classic, Willow!
Willow (1988) | IMDb
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Brittney is at it again with her weird questions. Would you rather be 10 feet or 10 inches tall?
A big thank you to everybody who sent in their answers, it made for a really fun episode!
Helpful Links
- The Secret of NIMH (1982) - Plot - IMDb
- The Borrowers (The Borrowers, #1) by Mary Norton | Goodreads
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Grilled cheese and robots? It's the combo you didn't realize you needed, but we're here to serve it to you! Join Brittney and Joshua as they talk about some of their recent graphic novel reads that they think you'll enjoy!
Brittney's Pick: The Infinity Particle by Wendy Xu | Goodreads
Joshua's Pick: The Princess and the Grilled Cheese Sandwich by Deya Muniz | Goodreads
Helpful Links
- Read with Pride episode on Apple Podcasts.
- Coos Bay Public Library's event calendar: Month Calendar | Coos Bay Public Library (coosbaylibrary.org)
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We love Love! Listen to Joshua and Brittney recommend some surprisingly gritty stories with great romantic plotlines. <3
Joshua's Pick:
All That’s Left in the World by Erik J. Brown | Goodreads
Brittney's Pick:
The Darkness Outside Us by Eliot Schrefer | Goodreads
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Let's play a game! Joshua and Brittney try to guess the movie based on the movie's tagline. All of today's movies are sci-fi and fantasy movies with a romantic aspect to them.
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Boring, crusty, "classic" books? WRONG! Joshua and Brittney recommend updated versions of a few well-known tales!
Joshua's Pick:
- Frankenstein in Baghdad by Ahmed Saadawi | Goodreads
- Honorary Recommendation:
- What Moves the Dead (Sworn Soldier, #1) by T. Kingfisher | Goodreads
- The Fall of the House of Usher (TV Mini Series 2023) - IMDb
Brittney's Pick:
- The Afterlife of Holly Chase by Cynthia Hand | Goodreads
Things We Mentioned:
- The War on Terror - Timeline & Facts | HISTORY
- Anastasia (1997) - IMDb
- Jeepers Creepers (2001) - IMDb
- Lady Authors and Characters: Episode where we talk about Cynthia Hand and her cool lady team of authors!
- The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992) - IMDb
- Our DND Episode (Spork!)
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How good is your auditory game? See if you can guess the sound along with Brittney!
Helpful Links:
The Link to the Sound!
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Let's start 2024 wrapped in a snuggy with a mug of your bevvy of choice! Brittney and Joshua share two of their favorite cozy reads! Get ready for prescient apple trees and vampires who knit!
Brittney's pick:The Vampire Knitting Club by Nancy Warren | GoodReads
Joshua's pick:Garden Spells by Sarah Addison Allen | GoodReads
Join us for Alien (1979) at the Coos Bay Egyptian Theater!
Hey, local listener! Join us Friday, January 19th, at the Egyptian Theater for the big screen viewing of Alien (1979). Not only do you get Brittney and Joshua, but you can always enjoy a sticker while you watch Jonesy the cat lead the crew of the Nostromo into certain doom!
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Brittney's Pick
Bride by Ali Hazelwood | GoodReads
Joshua's Pick
Dead Cat Tail Assassins by P. Djeli Clark | GoodReads
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Happy Holidays everyone! Would you give up your family for Turkish Delights? Enjoy this bonus holiday episode as Brittney once again harasses her coworkers for very important questions.
Season 4 will commence in January, we'll see you all soon!
Helpful Links
- The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe - Wikipedia
- Narnia LWW clip Turkish Delight - YouTube
- Turkish delight - Wikipedia
- Stari Most - Wikipedia
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What a wild year this was! Thanks y'all for the ride, we'll see you in Season 4!
Helpful links:
- 2 Nerds In A Pod: A Video Game Podcast on Apple Podcasts
- Super Mario Bros Movie Review with 2 Nerds In a Pod
- The Crucible (1996) - IMDb
- Stay up to date by following us on Instagram @swordsnstarships
cru·ci·ble
[ˈkro͞osəb(ə)l]
NOUN
- a ceramic or metal container in which metals or other substances may be melted or subjected to very high temperatures:
- "the crucible tipped and the mold filled with liquid metal"
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Coraline (2009) - IMDb
Helpful Links:
- LAIKA Studios
- Coraline by Neil Gaiman | Goodreads
- Make Good Art by Neil Gaiman | Goodreads
- If you enjoyed this episode, you might also enjoy our Nightmare Before Christmas episode!
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B-b-buttons?! Join Brittney and Joshua as they talk about this 2009 movie classic, as well as their love for the book!
Coraline (2009) - IMDb
Helpful Links:
- LAIKA Studios
- Coraline by Neil Gaiman | Goodreads
- Make Good Art by Neil Gaiman | Goodreads
- If you enjoyed this episode, you might also enjoy our Nightmare Before Christmas episode!
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It's a classic question that MUST be answered! Follow Brittney as she harasses the librarians for their opinions!
Books, Shows, and Movies Mentioned:
- The Twilight Saga by Stephenie Meyer (goodreads.com)
- Richmond Avenal | The IT Crowd Wiki | Fandom (Noel Fielding)
- What We Do in the Shadows (TV Series 2019– ) - IMDb
- My Roommate Is a Vampire by Jenna Levine | Goodreads
- Vampire Weekend by Mike Chen | Goodreads
- When Life Gives You Vampires by Gloria Duke | Goodreads
- Squad by Maggie Tokuda-Hall | Goodreads
- We covered this book in Season 2 episode "Spooky Books 2022"
- The Skull by Jon Klassen | Goodreads
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The chills and thrills are back for yet another episode of Spooky books! Brittney and Joshua bring two of their favorite horror novels to keep your October bloody interesting.
Brittney's Pick:
Beholder by Ryan La Sala | (Goodreads.com)
Joshua's Pick:Lone Women by Victor LaValle | (Goodreads.com)
Join us for our 100th episode! If you live in the Coos Bay/North Bend area, join us on the evening of Thursday, October 12, 2023 for Trivingo! Win fun prizes! Check out the Library's Events page for more details.
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Which horror movie villain would you want to:
1. Bunk with,
2. Do a 3-legged race with, and
3. NOT get lost in the woods with?
Join Mikaela and Emily as they talk about these very important choices!
Movies/Villains Mentioned:
- Stage Fright (2014) - IMDb
- Opera Ghost
- Sleepaway Camp (1983) - IMDb
- Angela
- The Troop by Nick Cutter | Goodreads
- "Starvin' Marvin"
- Friday the 13th Series
- Jason
- Mrs. Voorhees
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Joshua's Pick:
- A Day of Fallen Night (The Roots of Chaos, #0) by Samantha Shannon | Goodreads
Brittney's Pick:
- Gilded (Gilded, #1) by Marissa Meyer | Goodreads
Other Things We Mentioned:
- Reluctant Royals Series by Alyssa Cole (goodreads.com)
- Runaway Royals Series by Alyssa Cole (goodreads.com)
- Ghosts of Football Past (radiolab.org)
- Independence Day (4/5) Movie CLIP - The President's Speech (1996) HD - Bing video
- Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) - Theoden's Charge Scene | Movieclips - Bing video
- The Happy Writer Podcast - Marissa Meyer
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To recognize Banned Books Month 2023, Brittney and Joshua re-releasing one of their most popular episodes.
Please enjoy this conversation with Coos Bay Public Library director Sami and assistant director Christina about the rise in censorship and the protocols in place to ensure every challenged book receives a fair hearing.
Things We Talk About
CBPL Policies - here you will find the various procedures and policies that allow our library to function. Of note is the Reconsideration of Library Materials Policy and Form, which cover how the library will respond to a challenge as well as the form that must be completed for any challenged item.
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Brittney and Joshua return with another virtual book club this time featuring Silvia Moreno-Garcia's dour take on our future.
Prime Meridian by Silvia Moreno-Garcia | Goodreads
Other things we talk about:
The Last Voyage of the Demeter | IMDb
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Have you ever dreamed of starting over in a small town, repairing an old farmhouse, a community center, and your soul? If you feel burned out by the corporate world, then you should play Stardew Valley! Listen as Brittney and Christina teach Joshua about this amazing game.
Today's Review: Stardew Valley
Other Things We Mention:
- First Meeting - 1 | Cori's Adventures in Seducing an Emo Nerd (webtoons.com)
- Villagers - Stardew Valley Wiki
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Take a trip down memory lane as Joshua and Brittney each share a movie that made them the people they are today!
Brittney's Movie: The Last Unicorn (1982) - IMDb
Book Pairings:
- Into the Land of the Unicorns by Bruce Coville | Goodreads
- A Glory of Unicorns by Alix Berenzy | Goodreads
- Unicorns of Balinor (Unicorns of Balinor, #1-3) by Mary Stanton | Goodreads
Joshua's Movie: The Dark Crystal (1982) - IMDb
Book Pairings:
- The Dark Crystal: The Ultimate Visual History by Caseen Gaines | Goodreads
- Good Faeries/Bad Faeries by Brian Froud | Goodreads
- Jim Henson's Dark Crystal: Creation Myths #1 by Brian Holguin | Goodreads
Other Things We Mentioned:
- In Calabria by Peter S. Beagle | Goodreads
- The Tragic Death Of Jim Henson (grunge.com)
- The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance (TV Series 2019) - IMDb
- David the Gnome (TV Series 1985–1987) - IMDb
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Greetings, bird nerds! Brittney and Joshua join with Emily, one of our librarian assistants, for another high stakes game of What's That Sound?! (It's high stakes because there are two sounds! YES!! TWO SOUNDS!)
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Join your two favorite librarians as they discuss their thoughts about the 2023 Super Mario Bros movie! Joining them is Mack, from the 2 Nerds in a Pod Podcast!
Today's movie discussion:
The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023) - IMDb
Where to find 2 Nerds in a Pod:
2 Nerds in a Pod | Twitch | Linktree
Other things we mentioned:
- Super Mario Bros. (1993) - IMDb
- Swords & Starships: Banned Books: Censorship Episode! on Apple Podcasts
- Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (2023) - IMDb
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Email: Starships@coosbaylibrary.org
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Important news!
Swords and Starships as been nominated for the Podcast Awards but we need your vote!
1. Sign up at https://www.podcastawards.com
2. Vote for Swords and Starships in 2 categories:
- People's Choice
- Games and Hobbies
Voting ends July 31st! Thank you so much for your support.
Brittney, Joshua and special guest Mac from Two Nerds in the Pod chat about their favorite video games and ask the question: If you could live in a video game, which one would you live in?
Big thanks to all who participated and lent your voices to this episode!
Things we talked about:
Stardew ValleySpyro: Ripto's RageCastlevania video game seriesHogwarts LegacyMass Effect video game series
Guitar Hero video game series
The Legend of Zelda video game series
World of Warcraft Multi-player Online Game
ValheimSwords and Starships virtual book club alert!
We will be reading Silvia Moreno-Garcia's Prime Meridian for our episode on September 1st!
If you are in the Coos Bay / North Bend area, you can pick up a free copy at the Coos Bay Public Library!
Read the book before August 11th and email us your comments!
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Instagram: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsnstarships) • Instagram photos and videos
Email: Starships@coosbaylibrary.org
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Important news!
Swords and Starships as been nominated for the Podcast Awards but we need your vote!
1. Sign up at https://www.podcastawards.com
2. Vote for Swords and Starships in 2 categories:
- People's Choice
- Games and Hobbies
Voting ends July 31st! Thank you so much for your support.
It's summertime and the weather is fine, so let's cause some chaos! Brittney and Joshua review two of their favorite books that feature meddling kids as their protagonist.
Channel your inner guttersnipe, toss away the rules and live your best life!
Brittney Reviewed
The Honeys by Ryan La Sala | (Goodreads)
Joshua Reviewed
The Saturday Night Ghost Clubby Craig Davidson | (Goodreads)
Stuff we mention
Bitter by Akwaeke Emezi | (Goodreads) This is the prequel to Pet by Akwaeke Emezi | (Goodreads). Brittney reviewed that book in our episode about Queer Black Authors.
Ryan LaSala's website. Brittney and Joshua both agree that Ryan's pretty great!
Swords and Starships Virtual Bookclub!
We are reading Prime Meridian by Silvia Moreno-Garcia | (Goodreads) and would like to read your comments during an upcoming show.
Please read the book by August 11th and visit either our Instagram page, the Coos Bay Public Library's Facebook page, or drop us an email.
Brittney has included some reading questions to help collect your thoughts, or you can just tell us what you thought!
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VOTE HERE: PodcastAwards - Sign Up
Directions:
- Sign up to nominate. This is so people don't spam the site with a bunch of random nominations.
- Vote for us in two categories: People's Choice AND Games & Hobbies
Voting ends July 31st, 2023. Thank you all for your support!
And thank you to 2 Nerds in a Pod for letting us know this was happening!
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Welcome back for another round of What's that Sound?! Where Brittney and Joshua take a sound from the library and try to guess what it could be.
This time, Joshua showed some initiative and picked the sound. And, honestly, if you've ever worked in an office or a school, you will have a good idea of what the sound is.
If you'd like to take up Brittney in our offer to send us your unusual sounds, please send it to our email with the heading: STRANGE SOUNDS
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Pirates and Mermaids and Curses, oh my! Join Joshua and Brittney as they discuss their nautical picks for this week!
Brittney's Pick: Skin of the Sea (Skin of the Sea, #1) by Natasha Bowen | Goodreads
(The second book is Soul of the Deep (Skin of the Sea, #2) by Natasha Bowen | Goodreads)
Joshua's Pick: The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi by Shannon Chakraborty | Goodreads
Things We Discussed:
- UPCOMING BOOK CLUB READ: Prime Meridian by Silvia Moreno-Garcia | Goodreads
- Gods of Jade and Shadow by Silvia Moreno-Garcia | Goodreads
- Hook (1991) - IMDb
- Introduction || Mami Wata: Arts for Water Spirits in Africa and its Diasporas
- This is a list of Yoruban deities from Wikipedia, please take it with a grain of salt!: List of Yoruba deities - Wikipedia
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Email: Starships@coosbaylibrary.org
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Listen to Joshua and Brittney recommend some escapist podcasts, and talk about the joy of plant parenthood!
Joshua's Recommendations:
- Midst | Critical Role (critrole.com)
- Worlds Beyond Number
Brittney's Recommendations:
- The Rewatcher: Buffy the Vampire Slayer on Apple Podcasts
- Plant Resources/Plants Mentioned:
- Plantopedia: The Definitive Guide to Houseplants by Lauren Camilleri | Goodreads
- Plant care app - Keep your plants alive | Planta (getplanta.com) Brittney mentioned taking notes about her plants, and she realized this app would do it all for her!
- Chlorophytum comosum - Wikipedia (Spider Plant)
- Hoya carnosa - Wikipedia (Hindu Rope Plant)
- Pilea peperomioides - Wikipedia (Chinese Money Plant)
- Sedum rubrotinctum - Wikipedia (Jelly Bean Plant)
Other Things We Mentioned:
- Ten Ton Ranch (@tentonranch) • Instagram photos and videos Brittney's parents' up-and-coming fresh cut flower farm!
Find us at:
Podcast Website: https://swordsstarships.buzzsprout.com
Instagram: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsnstarships) • Instagram photos and videos
Email: Starships@coosbaylibrary.org
Our Library's Facebook Page: Coos Bay Public Library | Facebook
Coos Bay Public Library's Instagram: CoosBayLibrary (@coosbaylibrary) • Instagram photos and videos
Brittney and Joshua enjoy a fantastical romp through a spiritual bath house in Hayao Miyazaki's seminal classic, Spirited Away (2001).
What we talk about
Spirited Away (2001) dir Hayao Miyazaki | IMDb
Swords and Starships virtual book club alert!
We will be reading Silvia Moreno-Garcia's Prime Meridian for our episode on September 1st!
If you are in the Coos Bay / North Bend area, you can pick up a free copy at the Coos Bay Public Library!
Read the book before August 21st and email us your comments!
Find us at:
Podcast Website: https://swordsstarships.buzzsprout.com
Instagram: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsnstarships) • Instagram photos and videos
Email: Starships@coosbaylibrary.org
Our Library's Facebook Page: Coos Bay Public Library | Facebook
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A short episode today, but full of great answers! Thank you to all who helped contribute to this episode, we appreciate you!
Tracking Down The Library Ghost | Film Clip | GHOSTBUSTERS - YouTube
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Brittney and Joshua couldn't decide if they wanted to celebrate LGBTQIA+ authors because it's Pride Month, or if they should showcase some Black authors because of Juneteenth. So they decided to talk about authors that fit both themes!
Joshua's Pick: Escaping Exodus (Escaping Exodus, #1) by Nicky Drayden | Goodreads
Brittney's Pick: Pet by Akwaeke Emezi | Goodreads
Honorable Mention:Freshwater by Akwaeke Emezi | Goodreads
Thing We Mentioned
- Carrie Underwood - Before He Cheats (Official Video) - YouTube
- Red Dead Redemption 2 (rockstargames.com)
- Mythbusters Polishing a Turd - YouTube
- Star whale | Tardis | Fandom
- Honor Among Thieves (The Honors, #1) by Rachel Caine | Goodreads Brittney reviewed this book in Season 1 from Our Favorite Aliens episode
- Obanje according to Igbo folklore of Nigeria | Afrocritik
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Instagram: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsnstarships) • Instagram photos and videos
Email: Starships@coosbaylibrary.org
Our Library's Facebook Page: Coos Bay Public Library | Facebook
Coos Bay Public Library's Instagram: CoosBayLibrary (@coosbaylibrary) • Instagram photos and videos
Guess along with Brittney and Joshua as they try to figure out which "Hot" Sci Fi & and Fantasy movies these taglines belong to!
Tagline: a short catchy 'sound bite'. Think Ghostbusters 'Who you gonna call?'. The audience knows the title of the film just by the tagline.
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Instagram: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsnstarships) • Instagram photos and videos
Email: Starships@coosbaylibrary.org
Our Library's Facebook Page: Coos Bay Public Library | Facebook
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Welcome back to another episode! This is the talk Brittney, Harrison (of the Free Bin) and Joshua gave at the Oregon Library Association conference in Bend, Oregon.
We talked about our podcast and how we got it up and running. If you're looking to start a podcast, we offer some helpful information of the kind of equipment you need as well as some resources to guide you in the process.
Check out Toledo Public Library's podcast, The Free Bin, we Harrison Baker and Deborah Trusty. You can find it in this link, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.
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Podcast Website: https://swordsstarships.buzzsprout.com
Instagram: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsnstarships) • Instagram photos and videos
Email: Starships@coosbaylibrary.org
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Listen to Brittney & Joshua run amuck at the Oregon Library Association in Bend, Oregon! They have a very important question for the other attendees: Would you rather be a Merperson or a Vampire?
Links:
- Oregon Department of Education : Tribal History/Shared History (TH/SH) : American Indian/Alaska Native Education : State of Oregon
- We Need Diverse Books – diversebooks.org
- Conspirituality Podcast — Conspirituality
- DPL - Wayfinder: A New Way to Find What You're Looking for at the Library (deschuteslibrary.org)
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Podcast Website: https://swordsstarships.buzzsprout.com
Instagram: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsnstarships) • Instagram photos and videos
Email: Starships@coosbaylibrary.org
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Coos Bay Public Library's Instagram: CoosBayLibrary (@coosbaylibrary) • Instagram photos and videos
Brittney's Pick
Light from Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki | Goodreads
Joshua's Pick
The Wolf of Oren-Yaro by K.S. Villoso | Goodreads
Find us at:
Podcast Website: https://swordsstarships.buzzsprout.com
Instagram: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsnstarships) • Instagram photos and videos
Email: Starships@coosbaylibrary.org
Our Library's Facebook Page: Coos Bay Public Library | Facebook
Coos Bay Public Library's Instagram: CoosBayLibrary (@coosbaylibrary) • Instagram photos and videos
Find us at:
Podcast Website: https://swordsstarships.buzzsprout.com
Instagram: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsnstarships) • Instagram photos and videos
Email: Starships@coosbaylibrary.org
Our Library's Facebook Page: Coos Bay Public Library | Facebook
Coos Bay Public Library's Instagram: CoosBayLibrary (@coosbaylibrary) • Instagram photos and videos
It's our favorite animals in Sci Fi and Fantasy! Brittney and Joshua share a beloved childhood book along with multitudes of animal facts while obsessing over jumping spiders.
Brittney's pick:
The Hidden by Melanie Golding (Goodreads)
Joshua's pick:
Children of Time by Adrian Tchaicovsky (Goodreads)
Honorable Mentions:
City by Clifford Simak (Goodreads)
Isle of Dogs (2018) directed by Wes Anderson (IMDb)
Hollow Kingdom by Kira Jane Buxton (Goodreads) - reviewed in our Apocalypse Reads episode
The Bees by Laline Paull (Goodreads) - reviewed in our Favorite books of 2022
Things we talk about:
Amazing Poisonous Animals by DK Eyewitness Junior (Goodreads)
Social Lives of Animals by Ashley Ward (Goodreads)
Blood Buddies featured on Radiolab podcast
Little Darlings by Melanie Golding (Goodreads)
Find us at:
Podcast Website: https://swordsstarships.buzzsprout.com
Instagram: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsnstarships) • Instagram photos and videos
Email: Starships@coosbaylibrary.org
Our Library's Facebook Page: Coos Bay Public Library | Facebook
Coos Bay Public Library's Instagram: CoosBayLibrary (@coosbaylibrary) • Instagram photos and videos
Brittney and Joshua are back with a guest guesser for the latest edition of What's That Sound?!
Find us at:
Podcast Website: https://swordsstarships.buzzsprout.com
Instagram: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsnstarships) • Instagram photos and videos
Email: Starships@coosbaylibrary.org
Our Library's Facebook Page: Coos Bay Public Library | Facebook
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Pulled any swords out of stones, lately? How about nightly visions of climactic battles with a dark lord? If you have, you just might be a chosen one!
Join Bittney and Joshua as they recommend two of their favorites and save the world, or something.
Brittney's pick:Every Heart a Doorway by Seanan McGuire (Goodreads)
Joshua's pick:
The Thief by Megan Whalen Turner (Goodreads)
Honorable Mention:
The Year of Witching by Alexis Henderson (Goodreads)
Find us at:
Podcast Website: https://swordsstarships.buzzsprout.com
Instagram: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsnstarships) • Instagram photos and videos
Email: Starships@coosbaylibrary.org
Our Library's Facebook Page: Coos Bay Public Library | Facebook
Coos Bay Public Library's Instagram: CoosBayLibrary (@coosbaylibrary) • Instagram photos and videos
Our special guest, Gene, joins Brittney and Joshua in a serious spelling match to prepare for Coos Bay Library Foundation's annual Spelling Bee!
Try and spell some unusual words and see how well you do compared to your beloved hosts!
If you'd like to be a spectator, your and purchase tickets for the Spelling Bee at the Coos Bay Public Library, at the circulation counter. Tickets are $25 per person. This is a fundraiser so come by and support your local library!
Where? Black Market Gourmet at 495 Central avenue in Coos Bay, OR 97420When? April 15 from 7 PM to 8 PM
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It's time for the final Aliens review (no, we're going to pretend the rest of the franchise doesn't exist)! Which movie do you prefer: Alien, or Aliens?
Aliens IMDB Page
Hey all! With our busy schedules and some unexpected life stuff, Swords & Starships will be going on a short hiatus. Please subscribe to the podcast to be updated about when the next episode will be coming out. Thanks!
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Mikaela and Emily return with their definitive list on who's in and who's out in the Alien/Predator franchise!
Films they mention:
Alien (1979) dir. Ridley Scott - IMDb
Aliens (1986) dir. James Cameron - IMDb
Predator (1987) dir. Dan Trachtenberg - IMDb
Prey (2022) dir. Dan Trachtenberg - IMDb
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In space, no one can hear you scream.Brittney and Joshua tackle this classic of Sci-Fi Horror with no screaming but plenty of laughter. Don't mind us, it's how we deal with stress.
Alien (1979) by Ridley Scott - IMDb
Things We Talk About:Prometheus (2012) by Ridley Scott - IMDb
As promised, something extra-creepy to help you sleep at night. Enjoy this video of a tarantula moulting by bugsnstuff - YouTube
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Plant aliens, squires, magic fish, and a girl who brings her drawings to life? It's time for Brittney and Joshua to review some of their favorite graphic novels!
Joshua's Picks:
- Squire by Sara Alfageeh (goodreads.com)
- LaGuardia by Nnedi Okorafor (goodreads.com)
Brittney's Picks:
- The Magic Fish by Trung Le Nguyen (goodreads.com)
- Nightlights by Lorena Alvarez Gomez (goodreads.com)
Things We Mentioned
- Saint Simeon Stylites | Biography & Facts | Britannica (Column Monks)
- Q&A With Sara Alfageeh and Nadia Shammas, Squire (diversebooks.org)
- Lagoon by Nnedi Okorafor (goodreads.com)
- Trump's US travel ban: What's the full story? - CBBC Newsround
- Hicotea by Lorena Alvarez Gomez (goodreads.com)
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Brittney and Joshua delve into a tale of the evils of racism, demons, magical Aunties and a sword-swinging heroine for their first virtual book club!
Swords and Starships Book Club Pick:
Ring Shout by P. Djéli Clark (Goodreads)
Things We Mention:
- What is a Ring Shout? Have a look at this video of the McKintosh County Shouters.
- Who were the Harlem Hellfighters?
- Marcus Garvey: history, quotes and literature.
- 4 Reasons White People Can't Say the N-Word article
- The Birth of a Nationand it's influence on the return of the Ku Klux Klan.
- Night Doctors and how the medical establishment terrorized black communities.
- Stone Mountain State Park, Georgia
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Join Brittney as she runs amuck and asks the question: If you were a robot, would you want to know?
Don't forget that we will be discussing Ring Shout by P. Djèlí Clark (goodreads.com) for our February 3rd episode!
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Before Brittney was a full-fledged librarian, she was a student in college. When she started her first library job there, she met the amazing Rachel.
A library-centric episode today: Join us as we do a short interview with a librarian who primarily works with teens, and works at a much larger library system than we do!
Rachel put together a list of Young Adult Fantasy books to check out!
Fantastic YA Fantasy Reads | Alameda County Library | BiblioCommons
Things We Mentioned
- American Library Association's Bill of Rights, pertaining to minors: Schools and Minors’ Rights | Advocacy, Legislation & Issues (ala.org)
- A Blade So Black (Nightmare-Verse, #1) by L.L. McKinney (goodreads.com)
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Murderous mermaids? Pirates coming out of retirement? Join Brittney and Joshua as they pick out the books being published in 2023 that look most interesting to them!
Joshua's Pick
- The Adventures of Amina Al-Sirafi by S.A. Chakraborty (goodreads.com)
- Honorable Mention: How to Sell a Haunted House by Grady Hendrix (goodreads.com)
Brittney's Pick:
- The Salt Grows Heavy by Cassandra Khaw (goodreads.com)
- Honorable Mention: In the Lives of Puppets by T.J. Klune (goodreads.com)
Things We Mentioned
- Famous writers open up about low turnout at their book signing events : NPR
- Keelhauling - Wikipedia
- The Great Wave off Kanagawa - Wikipedia
- Monstrous Affections: An Anthology of Beastly Tales by Kelly Link (goodreads.com) The short story Brittney mentions about krakens is called "Moriabe's Children."
- What Is The Taiga? - WorldAtlas
- From Dusk Till Dawn (1996) - IMDb
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Beep boop beep... it's the robot episode! Join Brittney and Joshua as they recommend some of their favorite robot reads!
*Trigger Warning for descriptions of extreme violence.
And don't forget to read Ring Shout by P. Djèlí Clark for our book club episode on February 3rd! Please send any comments/questions about the book to Joshua and I by January 20th, 2022, and we'll discuss it on the podcast!
Brittney's Picks:
- A Psalm for the Wild-Built (Monk & Robot, #1) by Becky Chambers (goodreads.com)
- Prey by Michael Crichton (goodreads.com)
Joshua's Picks
- All Systems Red (The Murderbot Diaries, #1) by Martha Wells (goodreads.com)
- Robopocalypse (Robopocalypse, #1) by Daniel H. Wilson (goodreads.com)
Things We Mentioned
- Pets for Adoption at Kohl's Cat House, in Coos Bay, OR | Petfinder
- The Iron Giant (1999) - IMDb
- Tremors (1990) - IMDb (If you haven't already, listen to our episode dedicated to this movie!)
- About Us | Mensa International
- "Love, Death & Robots" Automated Customer Service (TV Episode 2021) - IMDb
- I Am Mother (2019) - IMDb
- Scylla and Charybdis - World History Encyclopedia
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It's that time: out with the old, in with the new. But, before we ring in the new year, Brittney and Joshua would like to share their favorite books of 2022!
Brittney's PickThe Bees by Laline Paull
Joshua's Pick
Babel: An Arcane History by R. F. Kuang
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What's This?! Join Brittney and Joshua as they cackle over this 1993 animated classic!
The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) - IMDb
And don't forget to read Ring Shout by P. Djèlí Clark (goodreads.com) for our Feb 3rd episode!
Things We Mentioned
- The Movies That Made Us (TV Series 2019– ) - IMDb
- Oingo Boingo Dead Man's Party - YouTube
- What's This? - Fall Out Boy [Re-synced HD version] - YouTube
- Halloween Town | Kingdom Hearts Wiki | Fandom
- Long Live the Pumpkin Queen: Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas by Shea Ernshaw (goodreads.com)
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What's that sound?! Guess along with Joshua and Library Director, Sami, about the sound Brittney dug up from the library!
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A more serious episode today, but an important topic to address. Brittney and Joshua have a chat with Library Director, Sami Pierson, about Coos Bay Public Library's unsheltered patrons.
Things We Mentioned
- Coos Bay Public Library's Policies The Code of Conduct is on page 20
- Homeless in Oregon Statistics - US Interagency Council on Homelessness
Another article to check out:
- What homelessness looks like in Coos Bay - OPB
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It's gifting season, and your favorite librarians are here to share some advice/things to think about if you're considering buying a book for somebody!
Things We Mentioned
- This episode is on YouTube!
- https://youtu.be/S0LxTYC7uL8
- Bookshop: Buy books online. Support local bookstores.
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How well do you think you'd survive a horror movie? Join Brittney and Joshua as they chat about The Final Girls [2015], a hidden gem that more people should know about!
The Final Girls (2015) - IMDb This movie is rated PG-13, but trigger warnings for talk about sex, nudity, and murder (not in graphic detail!)
Things We Mentioned
- Boaty McBoatface | National Oceanography Centre (noc.ac.uk)
- Friday the 13th (1980) - IMDb
- Scream (1996) - IMDb
- Gremlins 1984' movie theater scene - Bing video
- Tucker and Dale vs Evil (2010) - IMDb
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Join Emily and Mikaela as they fight back against the hordes of undead with a fun movie trivia game!
Can you guess which film fits the quote? Can Emily and Mikaela survive? Will Brittney and Joshua be able to break free from undead-ness? Listen and find out!
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Grab your flashlights and hide under the blankets, they're HERE! Brittney and Joshua share their favorite spooky reads and get into the spirit of the season in the most unhealthy way possible.
Brittney's PicksGhost Tree by Emily Henry
The Squadby Maggie Tokuda-Hall & Lisa Serle (ill.)
Joshua's PicksZone One by Colson Whitehead
World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie Apocalypse by Max Brooks
Things We Talk About
Trick 'r Treat(2007) A scary and fun horror film that takes place over multiple stories on one Halloween night. R rated, not for children!
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What fictional character would you have on your zombie apocalypse team? Listen as Brittney runs around to find answers!
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Take a leap of faith with Brittney and Joshua as they review this amazing 2018 movie!
Brittney & Joshua gush over the gorgeous graphics of this film, chat about their favorite spider-people, and are convinced that this movie has some of the best fight scenes of all time.
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse IMBD Link
Things We Talked About
- Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse': Production Design Is About Character, Not Style Cartoon Brew Article
- Spider-Man™: Into the Spider-Verse | Sony Pictures Imageworks
- Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse - First Look | IMDb Includes a preview!
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Brittney, Joshua and special guest Christina unwind with a classic game of What's That Sound?! where Brittney plays a sound from the library, can you guess what it is?
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What happens when a book is "challenged" at the library? Join Brittney and Joshua as they ask their library directors!
Books Mentioned
- All Boys Aren't Blue by George M. Johnson | Goodreads
- Lawn Boy by Jonathan Evison | Goodreads
- Gender Queer by Maia Kobabe | Goodreads
- Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell | Goodreads
- Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark by Alvin Schwartz | Goodreads
- Harry Potter Series by J.K. Rowling (goodreads.com)
Things We Talked About
- Coos Bay Public Library Policy Manual:
- Collection Management Policy is on page 26
- Request For Reconsideration of Library Materials is on page 28
- State of America's Libraries Special Report: Pandemic (ala.org)
- Commissioners wade into library debate | News | currypilot.com
- With Rising Book Bans, Librarians Have Come Under Attack - The New York Times (nytimes.com) (We couldn't find the specific story of the Ohio library being shut down, but this article is about the same topic in other states).
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Take a trip into the history of fashion! Join Joshua and Brittney as they interview Deputy Director Christina, fabric enthusiast!
Things we mentioned:
- Princess Buttercup's Dress Propstore.com link to one of the original dresses that was sold, includes dress details.
- Getting Dressed in the Late 14th - Early 15th Century YouTube video that might give a better visual of the clothes Christina describes.
- Cottonmuseum.com Old depictions of what people thought a cotton plant might look like.
- cochineal dyes | Fashion History Timeline (fitnyc.edu)
- Articles of Interest: Punk The Podcast Brittney mentioned where someone almost strangled themselves with a latex shirt!
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You have to be "mostly dead" to have missed this rom-com fantasy romp of 1987!
Brittney and Joshua dissect the troubling aspects of true love, cheer on Inigo's quest for vengeance, and share some of our favorite lines from the film.
The Princess Bride IMBD Link
Things We Talk AboutQuicksaaaand!from RadioLab explains why kids born in the 80s and 90s fear quicksand.
The Bechdel-Wallace Test
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If you had to have a pair of animal legs for a day, what would you have? Join Joshua and Brittney as they ask their coworkers, and some very small library patrons.
Stuff we mention
- Alpha Gal Radiolab episode about ticks that causes allergies to red meat!
- Arthur The Tick Wiki Fandom Page
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Join Brittney and Joshua as they discuss their favorite friendships in books!
Joshua's Picks
Critical Role - Vox Machina: Origins by Matthew Mercer
My Best Friend's Exorcism by Grady Hendrix
Brittney's PicksLirael by Garth Nix
Before the Coffee Gets Cold/Tales From the Café by Toshikazu Kawaguchi
Stuff We Mention
Critical Role : Website
Satanic Panic New York Times Article
Everything You Need to Know About Tapeworms Medical News Today Article
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Brittney and Joshua give a quick update of events that are happening at the library!
Library Events Page
Events we mentioned:
- Ask the Experts: Mental Health Panel: Text 541-239-0897 to see your questions discussed!
- Game Night
- Community Cooking With the Co-Op: Starring Jamar
- ASL Practice Place
- Spanglish
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In this episode, Brittney and Joshua explore supernatural detective noir, fantastical coming-of-age story and Brittney's favorite mythical re-imagining! It's time for more graphic novels!
Brittney's Picks
Lightfall: The Girl and the Galdurian by Tim Probert
Lore Olympus by Rachel Smythe
Joshua's PicksHobtown Mystery Stories: The Case of the Missing Men by Chris Bertin
Abbott by Saladin Ahmed
Stuff we mention
Lore Olympus the complete WEBTOON!
Lore OlymPOD - a podcast about Lore Olympus with Erin and Zooey
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If aliens came down and said "Take me to your leader," who would you take them to? Follow Brittney as she poses the question to the other Coos Bay librarians, and hears some hilarious answers!
Do you have the perfect leader for the aliens to be lead to? Tell us your answer with the contact information below!
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Myths, legends and lore are more than ancient stories, they provide fertile inspiration to some of our favorite novels! Brittney and Joshua share four of their favorite mythology inspired reads from around the world.
Brittney's Picks:The Girl Who Fell Beneath The Sea by Axie Oh
Bull by David Elliott
Joshua's Picks:
The Star-touched Queenby Roshani Chokshi
The Golem And The Jinni by Helene Wecker
Things We Talked About:A clip from Intervention (S5E18) from Buffy the Vampire Slayer (2001) where Spike builds a Buffybot.
Grendelby John Gardner (a retelling of the Beowulf tale)
Mythos and Heroes by Stephen Fry (a retelling of classic Greek myths)
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Listen to the things that are bringing Joshua and Brittney some geeky joy!
Things We Mentioned:
- Megan Gray Art - Art, Artist, Paint (megangrayartistry.com)
- There is another Megan Gray artist online, but this is the one we're talking about!
- Megan Gray Octopus Art Etsy Link
- Plein air Merriam Webster Definition
- San Francisco Museum of Modern Art Website
- Cozy Grove Game Website (currently only available through digital download)
- Animal Crossing: New Horizons Website
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Join Brittney, Joshua, Christina, Brett and Mikaela as they introduce their Dungeons and Dragons (5th Edition) characters! Meet the crew and get a rundown of what the game is all about!
The Party
Joshua - The DM
Brittney - The Barbarian
Christina - The Rogue
Brett - The Sorcerer
Mikaela - The Monk
If you're looking to start your own group, the Coos Bay Public Library has the Player's Handbook, DMs Guide, Monster Manual and several published adventures!
Things We Discussed
Lasers & Feelings - The simplified tabletop RPG Brett mentioned.
Best Tabletop RPG games of 2022 from DiceBreaker - for those of you looking for fun games outside of Dungeons and Dragons.
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Listen to Brittney and Joshua talk about how Will Smith and Jeff Goldblum deal with those "rowdy aliens" in 1996's Independence Day!
Independence Day IMDB Link
Things We Talked About:
Pool Noodle Hats Herald Sun Article
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Hot but problematic wizards, and rage-cleaning main characters? Listen to Brittney and Joshua chat about this beautiful Hayao Miyazaki film!
Howl's Moving Castle: IMDB Link (Rated PG!)
Things We Mentioned
- Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones
- Hayao Miyazaki: IMDB Bio
- This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism by Ashton Applewhite
- How to Prevent Runner's Chafe: Runner's World Article
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Join Brittney and Joshua as they chat with the library's Community Engagement Specialist, Tammy Aley! Listen to find out what that job title means, and to hear her opinion on... zombies?
Tammy's InformationPhone: 541-808-7244
Email: tammy.aley@chw.coos.or.us
Things We Discussed
Oregon Coast Community Action (ORCCA) website
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Happy June, folks! In this episode, we've got selkies, skeletons and a little bit of romance as Brittney and Joshua share four of their favorite novels with LGBTQIA+ representation.
Brittney's Picks
The Girl from The Sea by Molly Knox Ostertag
Under The Whispering Doorby T. J. Klune
Joshua's Picks
Summer Sons by Lee Mandelo
Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir
Things We Mention
Hide and Seek (2021) the horror-comedy curse movie Brittney mentioned!
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Come join Joshua and Brittney for a conversation about some geeky things that are bringing them joy!
Things we discussed:
- Bookshop.org
- Encanto
- Lin-Manuel Miranda
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It's a little late for May the 4th... but as per usual, Brittney and Joshua do what they want! Listen to some Star Wars story recommendations, and see if Joshua knows his stuff in a quick trivia game!
Joshua's Pick:
- Star Wars: From a Certain Point of View
Brittney's Pick:
- My Mother by EsmeAmelia (Link to Chapter 1 on Fanfiction.net)
Things We Mentioned:
-
Brittney's Buzznana Smoothie Recipe (serves 2, or 1 really hungry person):
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2 chopped frozen bananas
- 1 heaping Tablespoon peanut butter
- 2 pinches of salt
- 1 Tablespoon greek yogurt
- 1/3 cup of hot coffee or hot black tea.
Let the bananas thaw a bit if you have time, or just add more hot beverage if you don't. For more decadence, add chocolate chips. The above amounts are rough guesstimates, definitely do some taste testing and see what works for you :)
- From A Certain Point of View: The Empire Strikes Back
- Star Wars Legends Wookiepedia
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Happy Friday the 13th! Listen to Brittney and Joshua recommend fast-paced thrilling reads, some classic, some new!
Brittney's Picks:
- Unwind by Neal Shusterman
- Awakened by James S. Murray & Darren Wearmouth
Joshua's Picks:
- Battle Royale by Koushun Takami
- Dark Matter by Blake Crouch
Things We Mentioned:
- Galavant IMDB Link
- Michael Jackson - Thriller (Official Video) Youtube
- Squid Game IMDB Link
- Fortnite Battle Royale Fortnite Wiki (The video game Brittney couldn't remember)
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An asteroid the size of Texas? That sounds like bad news for Earth! Come listen to Joshua and Brittney break down this 1998 classic disaster movie!
- Armageddon [1998]: IMDB Link
Links about the film
- Here is a detailed list of all the filming locations for Armageddon.
- A Buzzfeed article about the film and its impact decades later.
- Michael Bays Says 'Armageddon ' Predicted NASA Mission to Destroy Asteroid: 'Told You So': 2021 Indiewire.com article
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Come join Brittney & Joshua for a Star Wars Trivia Night in real life! For more info and registration, click on the following link to our library's website:
Star Wars Trivia Night | Coos Bay Public Library (coosbaylibrary.org)
We hope to see you there!
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Need to scratch your apocalypse itch? Listen to Brittney and Joshua chat about some of their favorite apocalypse reads!
Brittney's Picks:
Hollow Kingdom by Kira Jane Buxton
On the Edge of Gone by Corinne Duyvis
Joshua's Picks:
Oryx And Crake by Margaret Atwood
Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler
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Join Emily and Mikaela as they chat about the film The Cabin In the Woods, and decide which monsters they'd date, marry, and kill!
The Cabin In the Woods on IMDB
The Cabin In the Woods Novelization
Some of the monsters mentioned:
- The Buckner Family
- Sugar Plum Fairy
- Angry Cuddly Tree
- Clown
- Vampires
- Wraith
- Dolls
- Merman
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A game for those who seek to find
A way to leave the world behind!
It's Jumanji, The most interactive gaming experience ever! So, grab your knapsack, roll the dice and beware of that stampede because Brittney and Joshua are reviewing Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle!
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle [2017]: IMDB Link
Jumanji [1995]: IMDB Link
Robin Williams: IMDB Link
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Join Brittney and Joshua as they talk about some fantastic authors and their characters in honor of Women's History Month!
Brittney's Picks:
- The Mediator by Meg Cabot
- My Calamity Jane by Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton, and Jodi Meadows
Joshua's Picks:
- Among Others by Jo Walton
- She Who Became the Sun by Shelley Parker-Chan
Things We Mentioned:
- Meg Cabot FAQs
- Hoopla Gods & Interlibrary Loan Ghosts Episode
- The Mary Series
- Jodi Meadows' Instagram account, @unicornwarlord
- Historical Figures that Shelley Parker-Chan based her characters on.
- The Power of the Dog Netflix movie.
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Join Brittney & Joshua as they recommend a couple books by some amazing Black authors, and play a Black History trivia game!
Joshua's Pick:
No Gods, No Monsters by Cadwell Turnbull
Brittney's Pick:
A Phoenix First Must Burn edited by Patrice Caldwell
This is the Black History Trivia Quiz that we used for our game at the end of the episode. We want to be clear in saying that we only checked the three questions we used for this podcast for accuracy.
Librarian Hot Tip: Be sure to check alternative sources when verifying accuracy of answers to random online trivia games!
Things We Mentioned:
- Empire of the Vampire Joshua's Christmas gift.
- Zozi The Etsy shop Brittney likes.
- Sookie Stackhouse Series What the True Blood TV show is based off of.
- Soucouyant Caribbean vampire.
- Boo Hag Wikipedia's definition.
- Phillis Wheatley
- Wally Amos
- Sarah E. Goode
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Join Brittney and Joshua as they talk about Chinese and Greek love deities, and recommend a couple romance reads!
Brittney's Pick:
Strange Love by Ann Aguirre
Joshua's Pick:The Magpie Lord by K.J. Charles
Things We Mentioned:
- Yue Lao CNN Travel Article
- Tu'er Shen Tai Pei Times Article
- Aphrodite Worldhistory.org Article
- Eros Worldhistory.org Article
- Strange Love Instagram Artwork
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Join Brittney and Joshua as they talk about their favorite wintery reads, steamy snow scenes ... and leaky roofs?
Brittney's Pick:
East by Edith Pattou
The November Girl by Lydia Kang
Joshua's Pick:Spinning Silver by Naomi Novik
The Winter's Orbit by Everina Maxwell
Things We Mentioned:Here's some information about the current state of the CBPL building
- Our Current Building FAQ
- A Brittney Produced Video
Edith Pattou's Instagram with heart posts!
Reluctant Royals by Alyssa Cole
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Join Brittney and Joshua as they each share 2 upcoming books that include monsters, transformations, and... a space circus?
Joshua's Picks:The Kaiju Preservation Society by John Scalzi
The Circus Infinite by Khan Wong
Brittney's Picks:The Moth Girl by Heather Kamins
Hell Followed With Us by Andrew Joseph White
Things We Mentioned:
- Goodreads
- Bookriot
- John Scalzi's Whatever Blog
- Love, Death, and Robots
- Sneezing Panda Video
- The Iron Giant
- The Asexual Visibility and Education Network | asexuality.org
- Ace by Angela Chen
- NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour: Squid Games Review
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Brittney and Joshua each share their favorite read of 2021, and play a guessing game using movie taglines!
Brittney's Pick: A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas
Joshua's Pick: Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
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Join Brittney and Joshua for this "Questionably Christmas" movie, and laugh along as they break down this cult classic!
Gremlins (IMDB link)
Things We Mentioned:Small Soldiers: IMDB Link
The Howling: IMDB Link
The Festival of Hungry Ghosts in China
The Gremlins by Roald Dahl
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From dramatic fairies to bass-playing vampires, join Brittney and Joshua as they each talk about the monster they'd want to be!
Joshua's pick: 1959 Maleficent - YouTube
Brittney's Pick: Adventure Time - Evicted (Preview) - YouTube
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Finally, it's the spooky book episode! Join Joshua and Brittney as they each review two books, and discuss the best ways to survive every horror story you might find yourself in ;)
Brittney's Picks:
Horrorstör by Grady Hendrix
House of Hollow by Krystal Sutherland
Joshua's Picks
The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson
Clown in a Cornfield by Adam Cesare
Things We Mentioned:www.gradyhendrix.com
Super Scary Haunted Homeschool
Shirley Jackson: A Rather Haunted Life
Monster under the Fridge Short Story
www.krystalsutherland.com
Christine McConnell's Instagram
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It's back to school! Pencils, books and teachers' dirty looks ... but only because they want to put an alien parasite into your brain!
Join Brittney and Joshua as they review the 1998 sci-fi, action, comedy horror and wonder whether life might be better with our alien overlords.
The Faculty IMDB page: Faculty (1998)
Weird Tommy Hilfiger promo: Tommy Jeans promo (1998)
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Along with a quick book review, Joshua and Brittney talk about some library perks that can help you get your hands on more books!
Joshua's Pick: Loki: The God Who Fell to Earth (Issue 1-5) by Andrew Kibblesmith (contributor) & Oscar Bazaldua (Illustrator)
Brittney's Pick: Open Mic Night at Westminster Cemetery by Mary Amato
Things we mentioned:
Mary Amato's Website: Open Mic Night at Westminster Cemetery - Mary Amato (thrumsociety.com)
Teas Tinctures and Tonics: Home | My Site (square.site)
Coos Bay Public Library's webpage about our digital resources: Free eBooks, Audiobooks & More | Coos Bay Public Library (coosbaylibrary.org)
CBPL's event calendar, including Paul's Spanglish class: Events Calendar | Coos Bay Public Library (coosbaylibrary.org)
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Join Brittney and Joshua for a deep dive into the history of the word nostalgia and rekindle old feels for some beloved childhood books.
Brittney's Picks:
Dealing with Dragons by Patricia Wrede
Wait Till Helen Comesby Mary Downing Hahn
Joshua's Picks:
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark by Alvin Schwartz, ill. by Stephen Gammell
The Chronicles of Prydainby Lloyd Alexander
Some articles I referenced in researching our history with nostalgia:
All in the Mind podcast with Sana Qadar and guest Dr. Krystine Batcho
When Nostalgia Was a Disease from the Atlantic article by Julie Beck
How Nostalgia Works from How Stuff Works by Julia Layton
Any word nerd worth their salt knows to get their etymology from etymonline
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Giant man-eating worms? No worries, your favorite librarians have got you covered! Listen as Brittney and Joshua review this 1990 classic monster movie, and go on a tangent of fashion throughout the decades...
Tremors IMDB Page: Tremors (1990) - IMDb
80's Fashion Statements: 27 Worst ’80s Fashion Trends ~ Vintage Everyday
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Join Brittney and Joshua as they talk about sci-fi and fantasy books near or in the ocean! And also... a conversation about yaks?
QUICK NOTE: This episode's audio quality was pretty rough, so be sure to check out the transcript if you'd like!: Swords & Starfish! (buzzsprout.com)
Joshua's Picks:
The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon
The Deep by Nick Cutter
Brittney's Picks:
The Wicked Deep by Shea Ernshaw
Fractured Tide by Leslie Lutz
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Welcome back! In this episode, Brittney and Joshua discuss how to navigate your reading life around problematic authors, offering some helpful tips on mindful reading and countering harmful viewpoints.
This flowchart from the Journal of the American Association of School Libraries online can help navigate books and authors with offensive viewpoints and provide some education as well!
Here are some articles that explain why certain viewpoints from authors and works can be harmful, and how to address that:
The Problem with Problematic YA Authors by Mica Johnson from the Journal of the American Association of School Libraries
How I Learned to Stop Mourning Problematic Authors by Arielle Moscati of Book Riot
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From high-tech futures to cursed castles, join Joshua and Brittney as they talk about some of their favorite fictional places!
(As a heads up, this particular episode was recorded in 2 parts, because we experienced technical difficulties and didn't have a backup recording the first time around.)
Brittney's Picks:
Wildwood Dancing by Juliet Marillier
Uglies by Scott Westerfeld
Joshua's Picks:
Among Thieves by Douglas Hulick
Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton
Helpful Links:
Community Cooking With the Co-Op (YouTube Playlist)
Dinosaur Puppet Prank
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Did you know the library has video games to check out? In this episode Joshua and Brittney each recommend a video game that they've played.
Brittney reviews Bugsnax
Joshua reviews The Outer Worlds
Websites mentioned in this episode:
For more information on asexuality: Overview | The Asexual Visibility and Education Network | asexuality.org
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Celebrate and learn a little about the LGBTQ+ community with Joshua and Brittney! We start with a very brief history of Stonewall, jump into books with Queer characters, and end with a game that involves movie quotes!
** TRIGGER WARNING: One of the books we discuss talks about sexual assault. It is not graphic, but if you would like to skip it, it starts at about 42:40 and ends at about 47:40.
Brittney's picks:
Mooncakes by Suzanne Walker and Wendy Xu
Girls of Paper and Fire by Natasha Ngan
Joshua's picks:
Carry On by Rainbow Rowell
Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas
Links mentioned in the show:
Here are some of the references we used to talk about the origins of Pride Month and the Stonewall Riot
Library of Congress - The History of Pride
The History Channels - What happened at the Stonewall Riots?
And here's the Facebook page for Southern Oregon Coast Pride a great and inclusive LGBTQ+ group!
Finally, we love promoting artists, so here is more art by the illustrator of Mooncakes, Wendy Xu
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Welcome back to another reader's advisory episode! Today's recommendations are, dare I say, a bit macabre with a healthy helping of the darker side of fairy tales.
Brittney's recommendations:
The Nest by Kenneth Oppel
NOS4A2 by Joe Hill
Joshua's recommendations:The Dark Archives by Megan Rosenbloom
Magic for Beginners by Kelly Link
Links mentioned in the episodeWant to know more about the Antrhopodermic Book Project? Follow the link. Also, here's a picture of the book from the episode.There's always something going on at the Coos Bay Public Library. Check out our Events for exciting monthly programs!
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In this episode, Brittney and Joshua share their favorite folks from galaxies far, far away and offer a new mysterious sound!
It is with much love and respect that we honor the life and work of author Rachel Caine who passed on November 1, 2020. Rachel is a talented author of numerous works of Fantasy, Sci Fi and Horror and co-writer of one of our favorite YA series The Honors.
Brittney's recommendations:The Hostby Stephanie Meyer
Honor Among Thieves by Rachel Caine and Ann Aguirre Joshua's recommendations:
The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin
Annihilation by Jeff VanderMeer
Links mentioned in this episode:
The UFOFEST in McMinnville, Oregon, began when two local citizens encountered and photographed a UFO in 1950. The photograph is still considered one of the most credible UFO images to date.
Micromegas by Voltaire
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Join Joshua in this 2-minute bonus episode as he shares the result of the four week course on podcasting he completed with Brittney!
Hope you all enjoy it!
If you're curious about what we're up to at the Coos Bay Public Library, check out our month-by-month Events Calendar!
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Yes! It's another Reader's Advisory episode where we take a lucky reader's pleasures and peeves to offer recommendations of what to read next. In this episode, we offer four books to a reader interested in women's stories and journeys to far away places.
Brittney's recommendations:
The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson
Spin the Dawn by Elizabeth Lim
Joshua's recommendations:
The Mists of Avalon by Marion Zimmer Bradley
The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky Chambers
Links mentioned in this episode:
The Shy Rabbit developed by Kim Michele Richardson offers writers a personal retreat in a tiny home for a 7-12 day stay complete with food stipend and scholarships.
Tran Nguyen is the artist featured in the covers of the Blood of Stars duology by Elizabeth Lim. Check our her amazing artwork!
Want your own reader's advisory? You can get in touch with us through our email at **Starships@coosbaylibrary.org
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Join Brittney as she takes you on a 2-minute journey! This was her final submission for a podcasting class she and Joshua just completed.
Jonathan Mapilisan's Instagram: Jon(athan) Map(ilisan) (@jonmap) • Instagram photos and videos
Coos Bay Public Library's Event Calendar: Events Calendar | Coos Bay Public Library (coosbaylibrary.org)
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It's episode five, ya'll! Brittney and Joshua return with four of our favorite fiction featuring neurodiverse authors and characters. Plus, we dip our toes into fandom with our little take on the quirks and cringe-worthy moments of the Star Wars universe … and the relationship advice you didn't know you wanted?
Joshua recommends:
The Art of Saving the World by Corrinne Duyvis
Vannessa Yu's Magical Paris Teashop by Roselle Lim
Brittney recommends:
The Rest of Us Just Live Here by Patrick Ness
Into the Drowning Deepby Mira Grant
Links mentioned in this episode
What Is Neurodiversity?
There are multiple other sources with varying descriptions, inclusions and exclusions. Again, our purpose here is not to define the term but promote positive representations of neurodiverse people.
Disability in KidLit
Smart Bitches, Trashy Books
Psychology in SeattleIndiewire article featuring J.J. Abrams
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In this episode, your librarians, Brittney and Joshua, offer some book recommendations for a younger reader who likes Mystery and Science Fiction.
Brittney recommends:
Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus by Dusti Bowling
Ali Cross series by James Patterson
Joshua recommends:
Not Your Sidekick by C. B. Lee
The Last 8 by Laura Pohl
Links in the episodeCommon Sense Media where you can review movies, TV shows and books for age-appropriateness and trigger warnings.
Hangry for your very own reader's advisory? You can reach us at **Starships@coosbaylibrary.org
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Email: Starships@coosbaylibrary.org
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In this episode, your intrepid librarians, Brittney and Joshua, delve into graphic novels, learn a little bit of history and share four favorites.
Brittney recommends:
Spillzoneby Scott Westerfield (story) with Alex Puvilland (illustrator)
Nimona by Noelle Stevenson (story and art)
Joshua recommends:
Monstress by Marjorie Liu (story) with Sana Takeda (illustrator)
Paper Girls by Brian K. Vaughn with Cliff Chiang (illustrator), Matthew Wilson (colorist) and Jared K. Fletcher (lettering)
Links in this episode:
A Brief History of Graphic Novels
Have a question, comment, concern … or just wanna share some of your favorite novels, you can reach us at **Starships@coosbaylibrary.org
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Trumpets fanfare It's our first reader's advisory!
In this episode, Brittney and Joshua look over a reader's likes and dislikes to offer some recommendations about what to read next!
Brittney recommends:
The Girl with All the Gifts by M. R. Carey
Scythe by Neal Shusterman
Joshua recommends:
The Bear And the Nightingale by Katherine Arden
The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman
Links mentioned in this episode:
SuperSummary a database of over 6,000 plot summaries (contains spoilers)
Hankering for a reader's advisory?
You can contact us at **Starships@coosbaylibrary.org
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Podcast Website: https://swordsstarships.buzzsprout.com
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Email: Starships@coosbaylibrary.org
Library Website: Coos Bay Public Library | (coosbaylibrary.org)
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In this episode, your level 1 librarians, Brittney and Joshua, talk about some of their favorite novellas and play a game of "What's That Noise!"
Brittney recommends:
The Language of Thorns by Leigh Bardugo
The Loneliest Girl in the Universe by Lauren James
Joshua recommends:
- Binti by Nnedi Okorafor
- The Seep by Chana Porter
Have any comments, questions, concerns or just wanna say 'hi'? You can reach us at **Starships@coosbaylibrary.org
Find Us At:**
Podcast Website: https://swordsstarships.buzzsprout.com
Instagram: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsnstarships) • Instagram photos and videos
Email: Starships@coosbaylibrary.org
Library Website: Coos Bay Public Library | (coosbaylibrary.org)
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