Novel Ideas: The Library Podcast

This is a special episode of the podcast featuring the kids of the library! We've interviewed some of our staff's children to get the inside scoop on their favorite books, what they like about reading, and what it's really like to have a librarian in the family! John and Mark's Recommendations - 0:55 Magic Tree House Series by Mary Pope Osborne The Magisterium Series by Holly Black and Cassandra Clare Harry Potter Series by JK Rowling Wings of Fire series by Tui Sutherland Finding Gobi by Dion Leonard Chasing Vermeer by Blue Ballet Horizon series by Scott Westerfeld Ghost series by Jason Reynolds The Missing series by Margaret Peterson Haddix Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket Sophie's Recommendations - 11:47 The Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor Strange the Dreamer by Laini Taylor The Mortal Instruments series by Cassandra Clare The Wicked King by Holly Black Good Omens by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett Coraline by Neil Gaiman Battle Angel Alita manga series by Yukito Kishiro A Centaur's Life manga series by Kei Murayama The Sandman by Neil Gaiman Ellie's Recommendations - 23:43 Whatever After series by Sarah Mlynowski Ripley's Believe It Or Not series Percy Jackson series by Rick Riordan The Kane Chronicles by Rick Riordan Treasury of Egyptian Mythology by Donna Jo Napoli Flora and Ulysses by Kate Dicamillo Big Nate series by Lincoln Peirce Bella's Recommendations - 29:40 Zoo Books magazines Mermaid Tails by Debbie Daddy (suggested after interview) Magic Kitten series by Sue Bentley (suggested after interview) Eyewitness Books: Birds by David Burnie Hayden's Recommendations - 33:35 Rescue Bots series by Trey King Blaze series by Ines C. Mangual Chugga Chugga Choo Choo by Emma Garcia Carla's Recommandations - 35:18 Warriors series by Erin Hunter Pigeon series by Mo Willems Pete the Cat books by James Dean Max and Ruby series by Rosemary Wells Day the Crayons series by Drew Daywait Eragon series by Christopher Paolini Redwall series by Brian Jaques How to Train Your Dragon series by Cressida Cowell Dragonology by Ernest Drake Wayside School series by Louis Sachar Geronimo Stilton/Thea Stilton series by Geronimo Stilton

Summertime approaches, and we want to know what you're packing in your suitcases for those vacations and staycations! Our librarians share their favorite vacations and their upcoming Summer 2019 plans, plus how they balance summer fun and reading. Listen in for some great tips and recommendations for your summer reading list! Mentioned Books/Authors: Let's Pretend This Never Happened by Jenny Lawson Rhett and Link's Book of Mythicality by Rhett McLaughlin and Link Neal Two Hours by Ed Caesar Dracula by Bram Stoker Nos4A2 by Joe Hill The Stand by Stephen King The Language of Flowers by Vanessa Diffenbaugh Final Girls by Riley Sager Author Dan Brown's works The Harry Potter series by JK Rowling Author Janet Evanovich's works Skinny Dip by Carl Hiaasen Sick Puppy by Carl Hiassen Hoot by Carl Hiassen Razor Girl by Carl Hiassen Dracul by Dacre Stoker Author Maria V. Snyder's works Author Jeff Wheeler's works Endure by Alex Hutchinson The Hot Dog Girl by Jennifer Dugan Some Girls: My Life in a Harem by Jillian Lauren Author Susan Mallery's works Author Jennifer Weiner's works Author Lianne Moriarty's works Jaws by Peter Benchley Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket Author Amanda Steven's works Author Deanna Raybourn's works A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles Salem's Lot by Stephen King Author Agatha Christie's works Then She Was Gone by Lisa Jewell Author Greg Isles' works The Turn of the Key by Ruth Ware The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid The Seven and Half Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton Finale by by Stephanie Garber Rising Strong by Brene Brown Summer Reading starts Tuesday, May 28th! ww.derbylibrary.com/kids-and-teens/summer-reading

Whether you've wanted to try an audiobook or you're looking for narrator recommendations, this episode covers it all! Our librarians discuss why they listen to audiobooks, what qualities in an audiobook are important to them, and share their hot take on the controversial question; is listening to a book really reading it? Mentioned Works/Recommendations: www.audible.com www.rbdigital.com www.hoopladigital.com Libby/Overdrive App Etiquette and Espionage by Gail Carriger, read by Moira Quirk Harry Potter series by JK Rowling, read by Stephen Fry or Jim Dale The Last Letter From Your Lover by Jojo Moyes Works by Diana Palmer A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin, read by Roy Dotrice The Princess Diaries by Meg Cabot, read by Anne Hathaway Les Miserables by Victor Hugo Audio Recordings by Narrator Lorelai King Audio Recordings by Narrator Susan Eriksen The Stephanie Plum Series by Janet Evanovich Thrones by Glass by Sarah J Maas, read by Elizabeth Evans Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo, read by Ensemble Cast Outlander by Diana Gabaldon, read by Davina Porter The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum, read by Anne Hathaway Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy, read by Maggie Gyllenhaal Becoming by Michelle Obama, read by Michelle Obama Down the Rabbit Hole by Holly Madison, read by Holly Madison Works by David Sedaris, read by David Sedaris Bossypants by Tina Fey, read by Tina Fey Yes Please by Amy Poehler, read by Amy Poehler Choose Your Own Autobiography by Neil Patrick Harris, read by Neil Patrick Harris One of Us Is Lying by Karen M. McManus, read by Ensemble Cast The Help by Kathryn Stockett, read by Ensemble Cast The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins, read by Ensemble Cast Behind Her Eyes by Sarah Pinborough, read by Ensemble Cast Carmilla (Audible Original) by Joseph Sheridan Le Fans, read by Ensemble Cast The Charley Davidson Series by Darynda Jones, read by Lorelai King The Cat Who series by Lillian Jackson Braun, read by George Guidall In Death series by JD Robb, read by Susan Ericksen Some Girls by Jillian Lauren, read by Tavia Gilbert Sebastian St. Syr series by C.S. Harris, read by Davina Porter BBC Radio Dramatization, The Hobbit by JRR Tolkien Focus on the Family Radio Theater's adaptation of The Horse and His Boy by CS Lewis Audible - YouTube Channel

Get ready to go on a road trip or fall in love for the first time as our librarians explore the genre of contemporary fiction. Without the flare of dragons, swords, and magic, how do these realistic reads hold up? Are these fluffy stories really just surface-level entertainment or is there a deeper theme to discover? From John Green to the renowned titles of Simon vs. the Homosapiens Agenda and The Hate U Give, our librarians offer up their advice, perspective, and feedback on this underestimated category. Recommended and Mentioned Titles: The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas The Fault in Our Stars by John Green To All the Boys I've Loved Before by Jenny Han Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli Leah on the Off Beat by Becky Albertalli Love, Simon (2018 Film) Holding Up the Universe by Jennifer Niven Dumplin' by Julie Murphy Paper Towns by John Green Everything, Everything by Nicola Yoon The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants series by Ann Brashares Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell The Upside of the Unrequited by Becky Albertalli Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher If I Stay by Gayle Forman We Were Liars by E. Lockhart Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf Dubliners by James Joyce Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen What If It's Us by Adam Silvera and Becky Albertalli Five Feet Apart by Mikki Daughtry, Rachael Lippincott, and Tobias Iaconis George by Alex Gino Tash Hearts Tolstoy by K. E. Ormsbee Top Ten by Katie Cotugno Shuffle Repeat by Jen Klein Since You've Been Gone by Morgan Matson Sophomore Year Is Greek to Me by Meredith Zeitlin Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins Tell Me Three Things by Julie Buxbaum Amy and Roger's Epic Detour by Morgan Matson Mosquitoland by David Arnold Thirteen Little Blue Envelopes by Maureen Johnson Alex Approximately by Jenn Bennett Eragon by Christopher Paolini Maycie's Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/34572362-maycie

Grab your seraph blades and get your rune tattoos because we're going into the Shadow World with Cassandra Clare! This author spotlight features a conversation about the renowned young adult author of the Shadowhunters Chronicles. Our librarians discuss their love for the books, offer advice for new fans including how to navigate the adaptations, and even similarities between the Shadowhunters, Draco Malfoy, and the Marvel movies! Mentioned Works: Cassandra Clare Shadowhunters Chronicles (recommended reading order) City of Bones City of Ashes City of Glass Clockwork Angel Clockwork Prince Clockwork Princess City of Fallen Angels City of Lost Souls City of Heavenly Fire The Bane Chronicles Shadowhunter Academy Lady Midnight Lord of Shadows Queen of Air and Darkness The Red Scrolls of Magic (released April 9, 2019) Chain of Gold (coming November 2019) The Magisterium Series with Holly Black The Iron Trial The Copper Gauntlet The Bronze Key The Silver Mask The Golden Tower Tithe by Holly Black Works by Sarah J. Maas The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones (2013 film) Shadowhunters: The Mortal Instruments (Freeform series)

Adaptations have taken the film and TV industry by storm. In today's entertainment world, it's only a matter of time before a successful novel is optioned and developed into a visual medium for the masses. But despite the desire for producers and directors to sink their teeth into books, is it actually successful? What should a reader's relationship between books and adaptations be like? Is it possible to find an adaptation that's better than the source material? In today's episode, we ask our panel of teens to discuss adaptations and share their opinions on the book to screen transformation. Mentioned Works: John Green Fantastic Beasts films Artemis Fowl series by Eoin Colfer Artemis Fowl 2019 adaptation Percy Jackson series by Rick Riordan Percy Jackson films Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling Harry Potter films Love, Simon by Becky Albertalli Love, Simon 2018 film The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins The Girl on the Train 2016 film Stranger With My Face by Lois Duncan Stranger With My Face 2009 film Avatar: The Last Airbender Avatar: The Last Airbender 2010 film Hotel For Dogs by Lois Duncan Hotel For Dogs 2009 film Twilight series by Stephanie Meyer Twilight films A Series of Unfortunate Events series by Lemony Snicket A Series of Unfortunate Events Netflix series Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter Peter Rabbit 2018 film Bunnicula series by Deborah Howe and James Howe Bunnicula 2016 TV series Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children 2016 film The Chronicles of Narnia by CS Lewis The Chronicles of Narnia 2005, 2008, 2010 films Rocketman 2019 film Bohemian Rhapsody 2018 film Hachi 2008 film Divergent series by Veronica Roth Divergent films Cassandra Clare works

Innuendos abound in this hilarious yet informative episode all about the literary world of erotica and romance novels! Our librarians define the various categories of romantic fiction then explore the ways these books approach intimacy, relationships, and physical expression. In an open, direct, and both personal and professional conversation, our librarians share their favorite books, their experiences with erotica, and why Fifty Shades of Grey may just be the best thing to happen to modern literature! *This episode contains more adult conversations and may be unsuitable for younger audiences. Listener discretion is advised* Books/Resources Mentioned: Christmas Camp by Karen Schaler Lord of Scoundrels by Loretta Chase A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas www.literotica.com Jo Goodman's Works Sylvia Day's Works Maya Banks' Works Potterotica Podcast Amanda Bouchet Works Lady Chatterly's Lovers by D.H. Lawrence Mystic Cowboy by Sarah M. Anderson Hardwired: The Hackers Series by Meredith Wild Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James Grey by E.L. James Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert I Am Madame X by Gioia Dillberto Therese Raquin by Emile Zola Danielle Steel Works

Have you ever felt guilty or embarrassed of what you were reading? Perhaps you've felt shameful that you haven't read any classics or that your reading preference gravitates more towards romance than intellectual fiction. This episode tackles the subject of reader shame in all of its facets. Whether you feel judged or you tend to do the judging (we're looking at you, Twilight hater), this conversation will engage conversation, encourage reader independence, and maybe convince you to read a book you never thought you could! Books mentioned: Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L James Jane Austen collection Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte Twilight series by Stephanie Meyer Isaac Asimov works Terry Brooks works Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula LeGuin Gluten for Punishment by Nancy Parra Glazed Murder by Jessica Beck Moby Dick by Herman Melville Great American Read List Janet Evanovich works Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens Great Illustrated Classics Usbourne Illustrated Stories Mary Oliver works Me Before You by Jojo Moyes The Other Boleyn Girl by Philippa Gregory The Secrets of the Manor by Adele Whitby The Kingdom of Wrenly by Jordan Quinn The Ultimate Series by Lori Foster Amanda Bouchet works Jo Goodman works

Maybe you haven't read a book in years. Maybe you haven't read a book since you were forced to in school. Maybe your child or teen is struggling to find the enjoyment in reading. No matter the issue, your fairy godmother librarians are here to help! This episode covers why someone might not enjoy reading and ways to encourage the habit and find the fun. Great for both parents and reluctant readers of all kinds, this episode dives deep and offers both advice and recommendations to get you sinking into a good book. Books/Resources Mentioned: www.goodreads.com www.ebscohost.com/novelist Fashion Kitty by Charise Mericle Harper Go Set a Watchman by Harper Lee The Alchemyst by Michael Scott Works by Scott Jurek Maniac McGee by Jerry Spinelli Mockingbird by Kathryn Erskine Wings of Fire series by Tui Sutherland Guinness Book of World Records series War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy Works by Tom Clancy Works by JRR Tolkien Works by John Grisham Works by James Patterson Works by David McCullough Rot and Ruin by Jonathan Maberry Falling Kingdom series by Morgan Rhodes Ranger's Apprentice Series by John Flanagan Eragon by Christopher Paolini The Last Dragon Chronicles by Chris d'Lacey Percy Jackson Series by Rick Riordin Joyland by Stephen King Elevation by Stephen King The Shining by Stephen King Junie B. Jones series by Barbara Park Magic Tree House series by Mary Pope Osbourne Scholastic Branches books Ivy and Bean by Annie Barrows Bad Kitty by Nick Bruel Hank the Cowdog series by John R. Erickson Pulp Noir genre Works by Dan Brown Works by Janet Evanovich Monstress by Marjorie Liu Assassin's Creed graphic novels by various authors

We're back with Season Two of the podcast and starting off with one of our favorite topics; young adult fiction. It's a hugely successful category of literature, and we would argue one of the most lucrative markets right now. From such sensations as Twilight, Hunger Games, and Divergent, readers can't deny the impact that young adult has on in the reading world. But is young adult even that good? Why do readers of all ages get so caught up in it? And what's up with all those trilogies? Your librarians are here to discuss it all in this episode! Books/Authors Mentioned: The Works of Cassandra Clare The Thousandth Floor by Katherine McGee The Selection Series by Kiera Cass Girls of Paper and Fire by Natasha Ngan The Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins Twilight Series by Stephanie Meyer Divergent Series by Veronica Roth The Works of Marissa Meyer Splintered series by A.G. Howard Stalking Jack the Ripper by Kerri Maniscalco The Janies series by Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton, and Jodi Meadows The Works of Sarah J. Maas The Works of Leigh Bardugo Maximum Ride series by James Patterson

Any reader will tell you that there are a lot of books in the world. So many in fact that it can be difficult keeping track of what's available, what you've already read, and what you enjoyed. Our librarians take a dive into how they track their reading from using Goodreads resources to what they used in the days before the internet. Join us for a data-loving book nerd's dream in this discussion about how we organize reading in our daily lives and what you can do to encourage more reading in yours. Resources Mentioned: www.goodreads.com www.librarything.com

It's the end of the world in this episode! We cover the Wichita-area Big Read event, the impact of communal reading, and talk all about the 2018 book selection, Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel. Our librarians discuss the terrifying realities portrayed in the book, why we're so enticed by dystopian literature, and why it's a good thing to know someone who makes knives in their basement! http://www.wichitalibrary.org/bigread/Pages/default.aspx Books Mentioned: Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler The Girl With All the Gifts by M. R. Carey The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood

It gets real, and it gets weird! That’s what to expect from this Author Spotlight episode on national bestseller David Sedaris. Self-proclaimed as the Davidettes, librarians Dawn Best and Ashley Pohlenz are Sedaris fan girls. They discuss why Sedaris is such a wonderful author, what makes him so unique, and what it was like to meet the man behind the magic when he visited Wichita. If you are looking for an author to give you belly laughs, cringe fests, and even a few tear jerkers, check out this episode then check out Sedaris! Collection of David Sedaris’ works: Barrel Fever Holidays on Ice* Naked Me Talk Pretty One Day* Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim Children Playing Before a Statue of Hercules When You Are Engulfed in Flames Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk: A Modest Bestiary Let's Explore Diabetes with Owls Theft by Finding: Diaries Calypso* Other Recommendations: Let’s Pretend This Never Happened by Jenny Lawson Furiously Happy by Jenny Lawson Riders by Jilly Cooper Bossypants by Tina Fey How to Be a Woman by Caitlin Moran

From navigating the vast online resources and databases to interviewing your resistant relatives about their childhood, we get into it all in this candid conversation about researching your family, building your family tree, and even some of the secrets and scandals surrounding our own community. Resources Mentioned in Episode: www.ancestry.com www.familysearch.com www.myheritage.com www.genealogytrails.com www.usgeneweb.org www.23andme.com www.ancestry.com/dna www.ancestrylibrary.com www.newspapers.com www.fold3.com Pre-Order Celebrating Derby’s Sesquicentennial here: https://www.derbyinformer.com/site/forms/online_services/derby_150_book_order/

From cookbooks to the joys of grandma's house, our librarians cover it all in this delicious episode. Get some great advice about making some awesome recipes and tips on starting out as a cook or baker. Gather excellent resources to improve your cooking experiences, and even learn how our home cooks get their families involved. Hope you're hungry because the librarians are in the kitchen! Resources/Books mentioned: The Joy of Cooking by Irma S. Rombauer The Food Lab by J. Kenji Lopez-Alt Whole Food, Whole Family by Julie Piatt and Rich Roll The Runner's World Cookbook No Meat Athlete by Matt Frazier and Matt Ruscigno Thug Kitchen by Matt Holloway and Michelle Davis The Colorful Kitchen by Ilene Godofsky Moreno Hot For Food Vegan Comfort Classics by Lauren Toyota Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day by Jeff Hertzberg The Beauty Detox by Kimberly Snyder Barefoot Contessa: Cooking for Jeffrey by Ina Garten Everyday Food Dining In by Alison Roman The Essential New York Times Cookbook The New York Times Food App Evernote Pinterest Bloglovin' Daily Digest

It's the queen of British historical fiction! Featured in this podcast episode is an author spotlight on Philippa Gregory, writer of many novels including The Other Boleyn Girl and The White Queen. We talk with one of Gregory's biggest fans, librarian Ashley Polenz, about getting started with historical fiction, what makes Gregory's books so tantalizing, and why Ashley has the most epic girl crush ever on Anne Boleyn. Check out any of Philippa Gregory's books at our library, and let us know what you think! Recommended Works by Philippa Gregory: The Other Boleyn Girl The White Queen Changeling: Order of Darkness Series # 1 (Young Adult) Other Mentioned Works: Innocent Traitor by Alison Weir Nefertiti by Michelle Moran Madame Tussaud: A Novel of the French Revolution by Michelle Moran Mata Hari's Last Dance by Michelle Moran

Our library hosted a Tween Radio Play program in the summer of 2018 where our community's young people produced an original radio play. The School of Phobias tells the story of a group of friends living at Madame Maudsley's School of Disquietude, a boarding school that treats students with phobias. When a student goes missing, it is up to his friends to face their fears and save their friend. Sit back, relax, close your eyes, and be taken away by this epic production!

Writer's support group meets existential discussion in this episode! Writers of any interest or level will take away from this in-depth and candid conversation about the art, struggles, and methods of writing. Join author Kristen Bradshaw of the young adult novel, The Guardians of the Cross, and writer extraordinaire, Chelsea Moore, as they motivate, challenge, and encourage you to keep writing. Books/Authors Mentioned: Ray Bradbury Margaret Atwood Janet Evanovich Alice Hoffman Leigh Bardugo Rae Carson Elements of Style by William Strunk Jr. On Writing Well by William Zinsser Self-Editing for Fiction Writers by Dave King Wonderbook: The Illustrated Guide to Creating Imaginative Fiction by Jeff VanderMeer The Percy Jackson series by Rick Riordan The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert Magic Lessons with Elizabeth Gilbert Podcast

Hear it all from the teens! In this Teens Talk Segment, our panel of Teen Advisory Board Members share their thoughts on today's music, the music industry, how music has impacted their lives, and what they are looking forward to musically. Get some great musical recommendations and hear some funny, fearless, and poignant discussions from our community's young people!

If you are a parent, grandparent, nanny, or caregiver to small children, you will definitely want to listen to this episode! We're talking all about our library's story time and getting tips and advice from our story time librarian! We cover everything from what makes a good read-aloud book to how to encourage resistant readers to love stories. Books mentioned in this episode: Journey by Aaron Becker The Lion and the Mouse by Jerry Pinkney The Pigeon Series by Mo Willems Press Here by Herve Tullet Tap the Magic Tree by Christie Matheson The Book with No Pictures by BJ Novak Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day by Judith Viorst

This episode features a conversation about bookclubs. What are the standards of a book club? Are they useful? Listen to the experiences of some of our librarians and get some great recommendations for both book club newbies and seasoned attendants!

Welcome to our podcast! Our first episode features information about our wonderful library, what services and resources we have to offer you, and what topics and segments we will cover in the podcast.