ShelfLogic

ShelfLogic Podcast

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

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Happy Halloween from MCLD!

Episode 113, published Monday, October 31, 2022.

Join Caroline and Dannelle for a podcast episode perfect for Halloween! We'll be discussing some of our favorite horror titles, including "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow", "NOS4A2" by Joe Hill, "Rosemary's Baby" by Ira Levin, "Odd Thomas" by Dean Koontz, "Just Like Home" by Sarah Gailey and "The Graveyard Book" by Neil Gaiman.

Talking True Crime (Part 4?)

Episode 112, published Monday, October 24, 2022.

Shelf Logic has seen many an episode about true crime! Alyssa and Caroline embrace a different brand of scary for October as they discuss their favorite true crime books! Books mentioned include "My Friend Dahmer" and "Kent State" by Derf Backderf, "Conviction: The Untold Story of Putting Jodi Arias Behind Bars" by Juan Martinez, "Killer Book of Serial Killers" by Tom Philbin, "Columbine" by Dave Cullen, and many more!

Check This Out: Stillwater

Episode 111, published Monday, October 17, 2022.

Check This Out features reviews of new movie releases from Maricopa County Library District. In this episode we review the new Matt Damon vehicle Stillwater. Damon stars as an oil rig worker thrown into the French Riviera underworld when his study-abroad daughter is accused of murder.

Alyssa and Melissa's Favorite Things Part 2!

Episode 110, published Monday, October 10, 2022.

It is the sequel you never asked for! Alyssa and Melissa talk about favorite foods, colors, seasons, actors, etc! We also discuss the Teen Wolf TV Series, Lightyear, Lost City of Z, Jane the Virgin, Carmen Sandiego, Something Great, Travel Books, Drop Dead Fred, Birdcage, Mrs Doubtfire, Father of the Bride, Mean Girls, Bring It On.

The Ultimate RPG Podcast

Episode 109, published Monday, October 3, 2022.

Join Karen, Glen and Matt as they discuss tabletop role playing games and resources available in the MCLD collection that will help game masters and players improve or enhance their experiences with role playing games.

Melissa and Alyssa's True Crime and More...

Episode 108, published Monday, September 26, 2022.

Join Alyssa and Melissa as they dive into the True Crime section and find mysterious books that left them wanting more. Books include The Only Plane in the Sky, She Kills Me, I'll Be Gone In the Dark, Under the Banner of Heaven, and More!

Pull Your Shelf Together!

Episode 107, published Monday, September 19, 2022.

When it comes to organizing your bookshelves, are you team sort by author, sort by title, or sort by color? Join Dannelle and Caroline as they discuss the many ways to organize your bookshelf!

All About Dogs

Episode 106, published Monday, September 12, 2022.

Tune in for the latest episode of ShelfLogic with Brittany and Jen as they talk all about dogs! We will discuss tips, recipes, and resources available at your library.

Freedom to Read

Episode 105, published Monday, September 5, 2022.

Join us we celebrate the continued freedom to read some of the books that have been requested to be removed from libraries. Banned Books Week 2022 will be held September 18 – 24. The theme of this year’s event is “Books Unite Us. Censorship Divides Us.”

Best Fantasy on Overdrive

Episode 104, published Monday, August 29, 2022.

Join Southeast Regional Librarians Travis, Jere, and Nicolas to hear about their picks for the best fantasy books and audiobooks on the library's Overdrive download service! The books discussed include: Assassin's Apprentice by Robin Hobb Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell by Susanna Clarke Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by JK Rowling Chosen Ones by Veronica Roth The Magicians by Lev Grossman The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister by Gregory Maguire