Between The Stacks

In this special episode celebrating host Victoria Horn's one-year anniversary of producing "Between the Stacks," it's the V's Verses Special, Volume II! Once again, Victoria pulls out all the stops to demystify the poetry genre and help you get the jitters out so that you, too, can confidently approach poetry as a reader and a writer. Victoria discusses the Kwame Alexander's How to Write a Poem; reads and breaks down several of the original poems she wrote during National Poetry Month; and brings you the voices of three fantastic poets: @oliviasnowdrop, Kelly Pitt @blushing_poetry, and Bri Mullaney @briwrites26. Victoria Horn's website Victoria Horn's poetry Instagram @verses.with.v Odell Public Library website Odell Public Library Facebook page Odell Outreach newsletter Google Form Sign-up for Summer Reading Club 2023 Summer Reading Club 2023: Camp Odell! Kwame Alexander's website How to Write a Poem by Kwame Alexander and Deanna Nikaido, with illustrations by Melissa Sweet Amy Kay's Instagram @amykaypoetry Amy Kay's website @oliviasnowdrop's Instagram @oliviasnowdrop's website ⁠Bri Mullaney's Instagram @briwrites26⁠ Bri Mullaney's Facebook page Kelly Pitt's Instagram @blushing_poetry Kelly Pitt's Facebook page 40 Love Letters by Jeanann Verlee United Way's Let's Feed Our Children locations Volunteer for Let's Feed Our Children: 815-625-7973 or mybarra@uwwhiteside.org Sterling-Rock Falls Family YMCA: American Red Cross Babysitting Training course, 815-535-9622

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On this very special episode of Between the Stacks, host Victoria Horn is joined in conversation with renowned author, poet, editor, and educator Margot Douaihy! Margot gives Victoria the skinny on her February 2023 lyrical crime novel Scorched Grace, the first in her Sister Holiday Mystery series and the inaugural title published under Gillian Flynn Books. Margot and Victoria discuss the importance of humanizing crime fiction, the trust required to put your heart in readers' hands, and the value in creating narratives that speak to both the damage and the healing queer folks experience in the church. Victoria also reads "Sacrament," the original poem she wrote for Margot. Margot Douaihy's website Margot Douaihy's Instagram @neonmargot Scorched Grace Odell Public Library Facebook page Odell Public Library website Odell Outreach Newsletter sign up Victoria Horn's poetry Instagram @verses.with.v Log in to PrairieCat List of PrairieCat member libraries Libby login & FAQ

Host Victoria Horn discusses the books she read in February 2023, from bedtime stories and YA graphic novels to Ashley C. Ford's powerful memoir Somebody's Daughter and Toni Morrison's Recitatif. On V's Verses, Victoria recommends love poems and reads her original poem, "A Lifetime." Email us at ask.odell.library@gmail.com! Odell Public Library Facebook page Odell Public Library website and Friends Odell Outreach newsletter sign-up PrairieCat Library Catalog List of PrairieCat libraries Libby App FAQ Sound the Alarm event: sign up or call 815-963-8471 ext. 7 Volunteer for Sound the Alarm: sign up or email NWILalarminstall@redcross.org Scorched Grace by Margo Douaihy (coming soon to Adult Fiction!) Beneath by Cori Doerrfeld (Odell owns) Bear is a Bear by Jonathan Stutzman, illustrated by Dan Sandat (Odell owns) There's a Mouse in My House by Ross Collins (Odell owns) It's So Quiet by Sherri Duskey Rinker, illustrated by Tony Fucile (Odell owns) The Undefeated by Kwame Alexander (Odell owns) The Girl from the Sea by Molly Knox Ostertag Crumbs by Danie Stirling Somebody's Daughter by Ashley C. Ford (Odell owns) Recitatif by Toni Morrison (Odell owns) The New Oil Painting by Kimberly Brooks Wash Day Diaries by Jamila Rowser and Robyn Smith I'm A Wild Seed by Sharon Lee De La Cruz Victoria Horn's poetry Instagram @verses.with.v “In Trust” and “The Hug” by Thom Gunn “Wild nights - Wild nights! (269)” by Emily Dickinson “Sonnet 116” by William Shakespeare “Poem for My Love” by June Jordan

Host Victoria Horn is joined for a second time by special guest Katie Rider, Odell's Youth Programming Coordinator! Katie and Victoria discuss their most-anticipated 2023 book releases and play a round of "Real or Fake Book Release." On V's Verses, Victoria recommends poetry about everyday experiences and reads her original poem, "Making Library Books." As always, listen 'til the end for behind-the-scenes antics! Odell Outreach Newsletter Odell Public Library Facebook page Odell Public Library website Victoria Horn's poetry Katie's Most-Anticipated Make Way for Butterfly by Ross Burach (4/18/23) Happy Place by Emily Henry (4/25/23) The Celebrants by Steven Rowley (5/31/23) Tap, Tap, Tap! Dance, Dance, Dance! by Herve Tullet (5/16/23) Victoria's Most-Anticipated I Have Some Questions for You by Rebecca Makkai (2/21/23) Scorched Grace by Margot Douaihy (2/21/23) One Smart Cookie by Mika Song (8/15/23) We Don't Lose Our Class Goldfish by Ryan T. Higgins (3/28/2023) Y/N by Esther Yi (3/21/23) "Real or Fake Book Release" Wizkit: An Adventure Overdue by Tanya J. Scott (4/4/23) The Dogs Who Play Baseball by Thomas Louis Carroll The Dare by Cynthea Liu The Villa by Rachel Hawkins (1/3/23) August Blue by Deborah Levy (6/6/23) Chlorine by Jade Song (3/28/23) Pageboy by Elliot Page (6/6/23) Poems about Everyday Experiences “Fund Drive” by Terri Kirby Erickson “The Chairs That No One Sits On” and “Cheerios” by Billy Collins “At the Student Poetry Reading” by Kim Stafford “To the Garbage Collectors in Bloomington, Indiana, the First Pickup of the New Year” by Philip Appleman

Listen till the end to hear another side of Little Saint Vic... On this month's episode, host Victoria Horn answers listener requests for personalized book recommendations, shares Odell happenings, highlights the December book order, and reads her original poem, "Portrait of Christmas Eve." Parody of "Little Saint Nick" by the Beach Boys: written, performed, and produced by Victoria Horn Victoria's poetry Instagram Odell Public Library website Odell Kids' Area Amazon Wishlist Books mentioned: Daisy Darker by Alice Feeney One by One and The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware Agatha of Little Neon by Claire Luchette The King of Infinite Space by Lindsay Faye Young Mungo by Douglas Stuart A Psalm for the Wild-Built and A Prayer for the Crown-Shy by Becky Chambers Locke and Key: Welcome to Lovecraft by Joe Hill The 7½ Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton Babel: An Arcane History by R.F. Kuang Where the Road Bends by Rachel Fordham Claiming Her Legacy by Linda Goodnight The Flat Share by Beth O'Leary All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr Kitchens of the Great Midwest by J. Ryan Stradal The Island of Missing Trees by Elik Shafak A Man Called Ove by Frederik Backman The Raven Cycle by Maggie Stiefvater The Once and Future Witches by Alix E. Harrows The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna Pig and Fox series by Jonathan Fenske Archie and Reddie series by Candy James Narwhal and Jelly series by Ben Clanton Jack Book series by Mac Barnett, illustrated by Greg Pizzoli Norma and Belly series by Mika Song Sydney and Taylor Explore the Whole Wide World by Jacqueline Davies and Deborah Hocking The Eagle Has Landed by Jack Higgins The Terminal List by Jack Carr The Force and City on Fire by Don Winslow Woman, Eating by Claire Kohda We Ride Upon Sticks by Quan Barry We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson Matrix by Lauren Groff Life is Meals by James and Kay Salter The Hidden Life of Trees: What They Feel, How They Communicate: Discoveries from a Secret World by Peter Wohlleben Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer Mistborn series by Brandon Sanderson The Keeper of Enchanted Rooms by Charlie N. Holmberg Act of Oblivion by Robert Harris Father Brown series by G.K. Chesterton Kurland St. Mary Mystery series by Catherine Lloyd Chief Inspector Gamache series by Louise Penny Holiday/winter poems: “White-Eyes” and “The Storm” by Mary Oliver “December 26” by Kenn Nesbitt “Christmas Tree Lots” by Chris Green “Taking Down the Tree” by Jane Kenyon “Chicago and December” by W.S. Di Piero “Christmas Mail” by Ted Kooser "Portrait of Christmas Eve" by Victoria Horn

Get ready to digest a heaping plateful of self-reflection during V's chaotic one-woman Turkey Day show. On this month's episode of Between the Stacks, host Victoria Horn discusses why she quit the Book Riot Read Harder Challenge, stepping back from perfectionism, and how to reinvigorate your reading life. She divulges her end-of-year priority list of juicy reads she has been saving up all year--and giving herself permission to finally loosen that belt buckle and just dig in. Odell Public Library website (find the 2022 Odell Flooring Replacement Bid Packet at the bottom of the home page) Book Riot: The Podcast with Jeff O'Neal and Rebecca Joines Schinsky Victoria Horn's poetry Instagram Titles on Victoria's End-of-Year TBR 2022 ADULT NON-FICTION Bittersweet: How Sorrow and Longing Make Us Whole by Susan Cain (Odell has) Stay True: A Memoir by Hua Hsu ADULT FICTION Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin (Odell has) The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller Red, White, and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston Beach Read by Emily Henry ADULT FICTION HOLIDAY BOOKS Kiss Her Once for Me by Alison Cochrun (new to Odell) The Holiday Trap by Roan Parrish YOUNG ADULT NOVELS Scattered Showers by Rainbow Rowell (new to Odell) The Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley Solitaire by Alice Oseman Ophelia After All by Racquel Marie The Lesbiana's Guide to Catholic School by Sonora Reyes GRAPHIC NOVELS Thieves by Lucie Byron Crumbs by Danie Stirling

It was coming from the library... Host Victoria and fellow library aide Scout brave the proverbial Haunted Stacks to bring you the best in horror for your spooky October reading list. Also in this episode, the October book order, Odell announcements, a monthly check-in on Book Riot's Read Harder Challenge, and literary Halloween costume ideas. On segment V's Verses, Victoria recommends spooky, scary poems and reads her original poem, "V's Dream Theatre." Odell Public Library resources Book Riot's 2022 Read Harder Challenge list Maquoketa Public Library's "Scarebnb" Victoria Horn's poetry Instagram "All Hallows" by Louise Glück "Field of Skulls" by Mary Karr "Theme in Yellow" by Carl Sandburg "This living hand, now warm and capable" by John Keats "Goblin Market" by Christina Rossetti

Prepare to be schooled. Host Victoria Horn and guest Katie Rider, Odell's Youth Programming and Marketing Coordinator, recommend books about school and the wide array of experiences in the world of education. Also in this episode, the September book order, some exciting Odell announcements and resources, and a discussion of Banned Books Week and the ironic solution to the fear that perpetuates book banning. Capping off the episode with segment V's Verses, Victoria recommends poems about school and reads her original poem, "Dr. W. Lights the Way." Book Riot's 2022 Read Harder Challenge: https://bookriot.com/read-harder-2022/ Libby App: https://libbyapp.com/interview/welcome#doYouHaveACard Victoria Horn's poetry Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/verses.with.v/ Poetry Foundation's Poems about Teaching and Teachers: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/collections/144722/poems-about-teaching-and-teachers Banned Books Week 2022: https://bannedbooksweek.org/about/

On this very special episode of your favorite Odell Public Library podcast, host Victoria Horn reads "A Clear Path" by Sam Mills, winner of the "Between the Stacks" Short Story Contest in the 10- to 14-year-old age bracket. And as always, Victoria shares some (big!) Odell announcements, goes over the August book order, checks in on Book Riot's Read Harder Challenge, and shares some of her original poetry during her regular segment, V's Verses. Join Victoria in the Read Harder challenge: Book Riot's 2022 Read Harder Challenge Follow Victoria's poetry: V's Verses (Victoria Horn) (@verses.with.v) • Instagram photos and videos

Victoria attempts to make a poet out of you yet. It's the V's Verses Special! On this episode, Victoria talks about what good poetry is and how to start writing poetry, recommends poetry books for all ages, and reads poetry by oliviasnowdrop and Charley Barnes, as well as her own Victoria Horn original poem. Book Riot Read Harder 2022: https://bookriot.com/read-harder-2022/ Amy Kay: https://instagram.com/amykaypoetry oliviasnowdrop: https://instagram.com/oliviasnowdrop Charley Barnes: https://instagram.com/charleyblogs or https://twitter.com/charleyblogs Victoria Horn: https://instagram.com/verses.with.v Cover art: Victoria Horn

On this episode of Between the Stacks, Victoria and Emily reveal the winners of the BTS Short Story Contest. Plus, an update on the Read Harder Challenge, and as always, Ask a Librarian. To Put Holds on Mentioned Books Book Riot's Read Harder Challenge The Read Harder Archives 

On this episode of Between The Stacks, Victoria and Emily share the goals they think some popular characters should strive toward this year. Plus, V's Verses, TERMINAL VELOCITY VALENTINE, and Ask A Librarian. Fund Our Floor: https://www.gofundme.com/f/fund-our-floor Book Riot's Read Harder Challenge: https://bookriot.com/read-harder-2022/

On this special episode of Between The Stacks, Victoria and Emily share the gifts they would give their favorite fictional characters. Plus, special holiday segments Santa's Secret Stacks and Our Favorite Books of the Year. And as always, Ask A Librarian. Fund Our Floor Go Fund Me Page https://www.gofundme.com/f/fund-our-floor Book Riot's Read Harder Challenge https://bookriot.com/read-harder-2022/

On this episode of Between the Stacks, Victoria and Emily recommend some books you may enjoy based on your favorite coffee drinks. Plus, our segments V's Verses and Terminal Velocity Valentine.  odellpubliclibrary.com/wp

On this episode of Between the Stacks, Victoria and Emily share their favorite spooky books. Plus, two brand new surprise segments, and Ask A Librarian.  

Between the Stacks is back! Tune in October 18 for the first episode of season 2, with hosts Victoria Horn & Emily Lenore. 

On the season one finale of Between The Stacks, Krysta, Gillian, Emily and special guest Victoria discuss how Disney movies compare to their original fairy tale counterparts. Plus, our segments Section Spotlight and Ask A Librarian.  PAINT THE TOWN:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/paint-the-town-art-in-the-park-workshops-2021-tickets-157888112595?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

On this episode of Between the Stacks, Krysta, Gillian, and Emily share their top 5 books of all time, and helpful library resources for your summer vacation. Plus, our segments Reader's Advisory and Ask A Librarian.  This is the edited version of the BTS LIVE! recording on July 11, 2021. To watch the full, unedited version, use this link: https://www.facebook.com/OdellLibrary/videos/3132217247000415/

On this episode of Between the Stacks, Gillian, Krysta, and Emily cover Banned Books. Plus, our segments Reader's Advisory and Ask A Librarian. COMMUNITY PICKS: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSenZ7rYeOjwvmoNfaHcf50Gl2rG31nipN8-dTepN1z219W_Qw/viewform RESOURCES: https://www.metroparent.com/education/school-issues/banned-books-happens-affects-kids/ https://www.oif.ala.org/oif/?p=18900 https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2016/10/how-banned-books-marginalize-children/502424/ https://bannedbooksweek.org/about/ https://library.bentleyschool.net/bannedbooksweek

On this episode of Between the Stacks, Gillian, Krysta, and Emily share their opinions on popular books that have been adapted into movies. In Section Spotlight, they interview Mrs. Peterson about body safety and highlight Odell's Let's Talk About It section. Plus, our segment Ask a Librarian.  Come visit Bo, Brenda, & Mrs. Peterson!: https://www.facebook.com/OdellLibrary/photos/a.132093720140860/4774946275855558/?type=3&theater Visit Odell For more information on Bo & Brenda's Summer Reading Adventure, and a full list of body safety books mentioned.  Community Picks: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSenZ7rYeOjwvmoNfaHcf50Gl2rG31nipN8-dTepN1z219W_Qw/viewform Dominic Noble: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPtiXdv7RoU8IkrJeNY73qw

On this episode of Between the Stacks, Gillian, Krysta, and Emily share their book picks for Pride Month and reveal details about this year's Summer Reading Club. Plus, our segments Section Spotlight and Ask a Librarian.  Community Picks: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1XXKgET57dLO1slfcjgQFvqcv9YOP_JIeFXrzCKduXEo/edit?ts=603a9fc9&gxids=7628 Goodreads List: https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/653.Best_YA_Fiction_with_GLBTQQI_themes_characters Summer Reading Club: http://odellpubliclibrary.com/wp/summer-reading-club

On this episode of Between the Stacks, Gillian, Krysta, and Emily delve into the weird world of lawsuits and other scandals related to books. Plus, our segments Reader's Advisory and Ask A Librarian.  Sources: A Million Little Pieces: https://www.nytimes.com/2006/01/27/books/27oprah.html Charles Harris: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-oprah/oprah-dodges-100-million-suit-over-fattest-president-idINTRE72R6W920110329 Stephen Blumberg: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_Blumberg People who steal books, The Left Atrium, Canadian Medical Association Journal http://cool.conservation-us.org/byorg/abbey/an/an15/an15-7/an15-702.html Basbanes, Nicholas A. A Gentle Madness: Bibliophiles, Bibliomanes, and the Eternal Passion for Books, 2012, 1999 and 1996 editions. Fine Books Press (for the 2012 edition), ISBN 0979949157, ISBN 978-0979949159 Grey: https://www.cnn.com/2015/06/11/entertainment/fifty-shades-grey-new-book-stolen/index.html

On this episode of Between the Stacks, Gillian, Katie, and Emily celebrate National Children's Book week and introduce the 2021 Rebecca Caudill Nominees. Plus our segments Section Spotlight and Ask a Librarian.

On this episode of Between the Stacks, Gillian, Krysta, and Emily celebrate Independent Bookstore Day with a special interview, and Poetry Month by sharing some of their favorite poetry books. Plus, our segments TechTalk and Ask a Librarian. Garden Club Coloring Contest: http://odellpubliclibrary.com/wp/garden-club-spring-coloring-contest-2021  Books on First: https://www.booksonfirst.com/ STACK ATTACK CHAMPIONSHIP!: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfBZJ16DKewCZn22U0B76S3zQh_ay1aQ_Sta4mNzjSSmcdl4w/viewform Author Fireside Chats: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Gu8GMhiYkYftzjwBMw37ttU9GIqzVGwcL_kGNbxyFNQ/viewform?gxids=7628&edit_requested=true

On this bonus episode of Between the Stacks, Krysta, Gillian, and Emily share the Sweet 16 and Elite 8 results of STACK ATTACK, and make some predictions about the rest of the tournament. linktr.ee/odellpubliclibrary Vote on the Final Four here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfH5L4Z_LNWCHaItLklBszbbbixDuOVotFYfHwneEfFNO-e_w/viewform

On this episode of Between the Stacks, Krysta, Gillian, and Emily celebrate National Library Week by looking at the history of Odell, and interviewing school librarian Jennifer Stevenson. Plus, our segments TechTalk and Ask a Librarian.  Odell Information Author Fireside Chats Registration

On this episode of Between the Stacks: Harry Potter Extravaganza! Krysta, Gillian, and Emily rank the books, participate in trivia, and Emily takes the Sorting Hat test. Plus, our segments TechTalk and Ask A Librarian. Community Picks Author Fireside Chats linktr.ee/Odellpubliclibrary STACK ATTACK! Week 3

On this episode of Between the Stacks, Gillian, Krysta and Emily discuss books for Women's History Month, what they're currently reading, STACK ATTACK, and plenty of announcements. Plus, our segments TechTalk and Ask A Librarian.  Community Pick Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1XXKgET57dLO1slfcjgQFvqcv9YOP_JIeFXrzCKduXEo/edit?ts=603a9fc9&gxids=7628 Author Fireside Chat Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Gu8GMhiYkYftzjwBMw37ttU9GIqzVGwcL_kGNbxyFNQ/viewform?gxids=7628&edit_requested=true Voting for STACK ATTACK can be done here, or on our Facebook or Instagram pages: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1rrzUL_m7pZmmyBBitmy4DK5ZFl2dwx3Sifx41szj5dY/viewform?ts=604ecc22&edit_requested=true

On this episode of Between the Stacks, Gillian, Krysta, and Emily interview Whiteside County Treasurer Penny Vankampen for Women's History Month, discuss books they would change, plus our segments TechTalk and Ask a librarian.  Changes We Would Make To Books: If you would like to avoid spoilers for the following books, please skip to 31:52: “Manhunt” by James L. Swanson “Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter” and “The Last American Vampire” by Seth Grahame-Smith The “Harry Potter” Series by J.K. Rowling The “Mortal Instruments” Series by Cassandra Clare “The Fault In Our Stars” by John Green The “Divergent” Series by Veronica Roth “The Hunger Games” Series by Suzanne Collins The “Twilight” Series by Stephanie Meyer  linktr.ee/odellpubliclibrary

On this episode of Between the Stacks, Gillian, Krysta, and Emily discuss Romancey or Necromancy inspired books, plus our segments TechTalk and Ask A Librarian.  linktr.ee/Odellpubliclibrary 

On this episode of Between The Stacks, Krysta, Gillian and Emily share books by Black authors, and interview Melissa Nyboer, a member of Odell's Board of Trustees. Plus, our segments TechTalk and Ask a Librarian.  https://linktr.ee/Odellpubliclibrary

On this episode of Between The Stacks, Krysta, Gillian and Emily discuss new books coming to Odell this month, issue an Instagram challenge, and an update on Emily's Gold Award Project. Plus, our segments TechTalk and Ask a Librarian.  linktr.ee/Odellpubliclibrary 

On the inaugural episode of Between the Stacks, Gillian, Krysta and Emily discuss the books they are excited to read in January. Plus, an interview with Odell’s Director, Meridith, TechTalk, and Ask a Librarian. https://linktr.ee/Odellpubliclibrary

Between the Stacks is a new podcast created and produced by the Odell Public Library in Morrison, Illinois. The first episode drops January 4th. As always, Happy Reading! http://odellpubliclibrary.com/wp/