Semi Bookish

Are these books a thrill? Or not? This episode of Semi-Bookish talks about different genres of Thrillers, and why they're such a popular genre!

Welcome to Erin's Birthday Episode! She's decided to make the Semi-Bookish group watch a couple Starkid musicals, and discuss them in this episode! Will they like it, or love it? (Hating isn't allowed!)

We've had 100 episodes of Semi-Bookish! Join us for this celebratory episode where we look back on some of our favorite moments from previous episodes.

Just when you thought we were done talking about it, here we are again! In this shortish episode, we finish talking about fanfiction!

In this episode, we look at the importance of women authors, and women of color authors, and how they influence the reading world!

Are we reading fanficiton this episode? Of course we are! In this episode of Semi-Bookish, Erin picks out a fanfiction for everyone else to read. Will they like it? Will they hate it? Find out!

Sometimes we need to know things, and in this episode, the Semi-Bookish crew looks at Fanfiction terms, and try to describe them. Of course, all of this will lead to us finally reading a fanfiction! Will we like it? Stay tuned to find out.

New year, New Bookish topics! This episode is a double feature where we talk about what we're excited for in 2025, and then we're going to revisit an old topic! Listen to the Semi-Bookish crew talk about fanfiction terms and prepare to read one for next episode.

Welcome to space! Just kidding, but in this episode of Semi-Bookish, we take a trip into one of Grant's favorite films. Listen as we talk about 2001: A Space Odyssey. 

A belated episode! In this episode of Semi-Bookish, we talk about tropes, and pull a few out of the hat. Who knows what we'll talk about on this episode.

It's spooky season! Which means we need at least one episode about things that go bump in the night. In this episode we cover all different types of spooky content, and what really just gives us the goosebumps or heebie jeebies!

It's a little late, but here we are! Amongst all of the spooky and scary content one can enjoy during the Halloween season, we've decided to take a spin discussing one of the aspects of the Horror genre, Black Horror! 

Another day, another book discussion! Join Erin and Grant as they talk about Hell Followed With Us by Andrew Joseph White.

We all like watching our favorite movies for that little bit of nostalgia, don't we? So, on this episode, join us as we talk about some our favorite Disney movies from the 2000s!

There's plenty of things to do at the Library. One of the more lesser known things is the process of weeding! In this episode we talk to Katey Morgan, a local, professional book recycler and content creator about what she does with the books that we give her, and what weeding is! 

Sitting at the front desk, we often have stories to tell. As an integral part of the Library, clerks often do a lot of different things. Listen to this episode as we ask Grant about everything that library clerks do!

It's time for Romance, and it's time for Fantasy! On this episode of Semi-Bookish, Erin and Toni explore the genre that is Romantasy. 

Out on the open seas just about anything can happen, ask Billy Budd, the local sailor! On this episode of Semi-Bookish we take a step into the classics as we discuss Billy Budd by Herman Melville.

It's a new episode, and that means it's time to learn a little bit more about what libraries do. On this episode of Semi-Bookish, we look at books both new and old, while Erin explains what she does with both Local History, and Cataloging books!

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No! It's Patroclus and Achilles! On this episode of Semi-Bookish we discuss the book Song of Achilles by Madeline Miler. Did we love it? Did we hate it? Listen to the episode and find out!

We're talking about something new on this episode of Semi-Bookish! Want to know what libraries do? Listen to this episode as we talk about different things that Youth Services does.

Today's book discussion centers around the favorite of not one, but two members of the Semi-Bookish crew. In this episode we discuss Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones, our favorite characters, and how we compare it to the movie.

With a little bit of magic and a touch of nostalgia, Semi-Bookish talks about Kiki's Delivery Service by Eiko Kadono. Join us as we discuss what we loved, what we disliked, and as we compare it to the beloved movie!

And we are back with book discussions! This episode is Grant's pick, and we're discussing Dreamlives of Debris by Lance Olsen. This book surprised us in more ways than one, so take a listen and find out what we loved about it!

We're taking a break from reading books to watch episodes of Tokyo Ghoul. In Erin's birthday episode, we discuss all of the things we watched from the first few episodes, and compare it to the manga. But don't worry, we'll continue the book discussions next episode!

On this episode of the Semi-Bookish podcast, we explore Toni's pick for book discussion. The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms by N.K. Jemisin. Will the group hate it, or love it? Listen and find out!

On this episode of Semi-Bookish, continue our book discussions! Join us as we discuss Erin's Pick: Tokyo Ghoul.

On this episode of Semi-Bookish, we begin our set of book discussions. Each member of the podcast has chosen books to read, and in each episode we will talk about why it was chosen, our reactions, and what we all think. This episode? Naked Lunch by William S. Burroughs.

On this episode of Semi-Bookish, we discuss Children's Fantasy, Black Authors, and what the linchpin is in certain eras of Fantasy!

Can't you feel the romance in the air, or at least on the airwaves? Feel the love this episode by listening to Semi-Bookish talk about romance in books, and ships that we love (and hate). 

It's the new year, which means it's time for our State of the Ish! In this episode we go over some of the things we want to talk about, while also giving you a sneak peak in how we might go about talking about those topics. 

Welcome to the new year! Before we can start, we have some catching up to do. So enjoy Grant's birthday episode where we discuss Bojack Horseman, and all of the fun that comes with it.

On this episode of the Semi-Bookish podcast, join the cast as they discuss all the different types of media that's had a renaissance in the recent past, and what we wish would just not return ever again.

It's time to talk facts, and by facts we mean what makes the Semi-Bookish group both love and hate nonfiction! Joined this episode by our Bilingual Outreach Library Assistant, Lizbeth, we talk about all things nonfiction.

BRAAAAINNNSSS! Is what we would say if we were actually Zombies. But on this episode of Semi-Bookish, we get to talk about our favorite media involving the brain eating fiends, including some lore of where they came from!

Love 'em or hate 'em we all have to admit that online book communities influence how we look at books, and the reviews we read sometimes influence us to read things we've never read before. In this episode of Semi-Bookish, the group discusses those online book communities like Booktok, Booktube, and others and what we both love and dislike about them. 

In celebration of the birthday of our dear Toni, the theme of this episode surrounds their choice of topic: genres! The group discusses their favorite genres, and which ones they would throw away if they could.

It's common knowledge by anyone who consumes media to not get too attached to characters too early in. Knowing your favorite characters could die at any moment is nerve wracking! Join Semi-Bookish as they talk about death in media, and feelings of sadness and validation when it comes to certain character deaths.

Media that has great endings, media that has bad endings, today we talk about what makes an ending work, and what disappoints us!

Take a seat as we introduce you to the world of Manga! Semi-Bookish talks about their favorite pieces, different types of manga, and what they enjoy about it. 

Is it worldbuilding or lore? Today's topic covers our favorite types of worldbuilding, favorite lore, and which pieces of media do it well. Diving into the depths of media, Semi-Bookish looks at just what makes worldbuilding so great.

It's Pride month! Join us as we talk about queer books, representation in literature, upcoming library events, and more! 

We can all admit that we're a fan of something. But does that mean that we're in the fandom? And what even is a fandom anyway? On this episode we take a dive into fandoms, what we love about them, and what we hate. 

It's that time of year again! For this episode, we discuss pieces of our favorite video game lore, quests we love, and quests we hate!

There are some books you love, some books you hate, and then there are books you just couldn't finish. Join the Semi-Bookish team as they talk about books they didn't finish, and reasons as to why someone might not get through a whole book.

It's that time of year! As sports fans revel in the thought of their favorite team making the final four of the March Madness tournament, the Semi-Bookish crew has decided to host an all out brawl of their own to see who would win against who in all out fictional character matchups.

It's reading month! The Semi-Bookish crew is here to discuss our favorite books that we read as children, and which books we would read again if we had the chance. 

Starting off the new season of Semi-Bookish off with a little Book Discussion! This episode we look into the book Kindred by Octavia Butler, and figure out if the Graphic Novel lives up to expectations. 

Commemorating an end of era, Semi Bookish sends off its fearless master of the dungeon with a podcast that dials into some of the most bonkers, what-the-heck moments in books, movies, and more.

Now that 2022 is firmly in our rearview mirror, Semi Bookish takes a moment (and many hearty detours) to review some of the books, movies, and more that were the cream of the crop. We lean into a few talking points a little harder than others, but that just shows how passionate we are for those items. 

Every January 1st is known as "Public Domain Day," the day on which Copyrights on a collection of intellectual properties expire. Semi Bookish fires up the microphone to talk the good, the bad, and even the ugly concerning creative works entering the public domain.