The Books We Loved

The Books We Loved

The Books We Loved is a podcast about revisiting old favorites with an open mind and a new perspective. Despite the title, we won’t be limiting ourselves to books-- movies, music, TV shows, and other aspects of pop culture will be up for discussion. Hosts and TPL Librarians, Manda and Olivia (alongside some special guests from the Troy community!), will be asking themselves: does this book hold up? Tune in to revisit your old favorites while adding some new titles to your TBR list.

Episodes

October 28, 2026 • 56 mins

Today the ladies are joined by library director, Emily, for their 5th Halloween episode, where 90s horror (and more) is discussed! *This episode is recommended for an adult audience*

Titles:

Play Nice, Harrison

Hidden Pictures, Rekulak

Memorials: a novel, Chizmar

Her Body and Other Parties, Machado

Kelly Link books

Per our convo about horror subgenres: Blumhouse horror subgenres

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Since it's spooOOOooOoOOOky season, the girls chat about books that skeeved them out.

Books discussed:

Woman in the Window, Finn

The Ocean at the End of the Lane, Gaiman

Notes on a Scandal, Heller

The 5th Wave, Yancey

The Address Book, Calle

I-5 Killer, Rule

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Have you read John Green's latest novel, Hollywood, Ending? So have we, and we have thoughts. Keegan from Youth Services joins Manda & Olivia to dish about all things Hollywood, Ending. 

Happy reading! 

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October 7, 2026 • 40 mins

Today the ladies discuss the much loved children's classic, Anne of Green Gables and it's author, L.M. Montgomery.

RESOURCES:

  • April/May 2023 – Vanessa Braganza, Historian, Harvard University, “The Author of ‘Anne of Green Gables’ Lived a Far Less Charmed Life Than Her Beloved Heroine”
  • M. Montgomery Institute at the University of Prince Edward Island website
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September 30, 2026 • 16 mins

Today the ladies chat books turned into movies and streaming shows that have come out in the past year (or so). Titles discussed:

Margo's Got Money Troubles, Rufi Thorpe

The Love Hypothesis, Ali Hazelwood

Little House on the Prairie, Laura Ingalls Wilder

East of Eden, Steinbeck

The Marlow Murder Club, Robert Thorogood

The Dog Stars, Heller

Every Summer After (show: Every Year After), Carley Fortune 

Vladimir, Julia May Jones

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September 23, 2026 • 47 mins

This week, as the gals recoup from summer, we'll go back to the beginning. Enjoy episode 1 (again), as the ladies discuss, Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak. 

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September 11, 2026 • 38 mins

It's pretty much what you'd expect! In this bonus episode, four TPL librarians review the life and legacy of the Queen of Country, our Lady of Literacy, the Chieftess of Charitable Giving, our beloved Dolly Parton. 

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September 9, 2026 • 33 mins

Today the gals celebrate 100 years of that silly, old bear, Winnie-the-Pooh! Learn about the real-life inspiration, a little about A.A. Milne, and hear some lovely quotes from this timeless classic! 

Materials @TPL:

Articles/websites menti...

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September 2, 2026 • 12 mins

On today's quick episode, the girls share what books they're reading as summer wraps up! Titles covered include:

The Midnight Train, Haig

The Charity Shop Detective Agency, Boland

The Take, Yang

Famesick: a memoir, Dunham

Democracy Awakening: notes on the state of America, Cox Richardson 

American Rambler: walking the trail of Johnny Appleseed, Fitzgerald

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Today the ladies discuss the wonderfully funny and cheeky children's classic, Matilda, by Roald Dahl. So, get your hair tonic, your hat, and your chocolate cake, and settle in for a silly conversation.  

Matilda at TPL:

Book formats

Blu-ray

DVD 

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Today the girls field a request from Eliza, focusing specifically on "hidden gems." Titles discussed in today's episode include:

KIDS:

Orris and Timble, DiCamillo

The Questioneers series, Beaty:

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Today the gals review the upcoming movie, The End of Oak Street, starring Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor. 

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Today the gals give recommendations for every reader, based on Zodiac signs!

In the order discussed:

AQUARIUS: 

Homebound, Elan

Truly Devious, Johnson 

LEO:

Half Drowned King, Hartsuyker

Harriet Tubman: the road to freedom, Clinton

PISCES: 

Maybe You Should Talk to Someone: a therapist, HER therapist, and our lives revealed, Gottlieb

Evening, Minot

VIRGO:

The Maid, Prose

The Gifts of Imperfection, Brown

ARIES:

Best O...

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July 29, 2026 • 42 mins

Today the girls are joined by repeat-guest, Angie, to discuss Jane Austen's classic, Emma. 

Books Angie recommended during the episode include:

Book of Doors, Gareth Brown

Wild Reverence: a novel, Rebecca Ross

The Midnight Library, Matt Haig

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July 22, 2026 • 48 mins

Today the gals chat about a podcast favorite, Ann Patchett, and her newest novel: Whistler. 

A couple readalikes Olivia shared:

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July 15, 2026 • 19 mins
Today the ladies make recommendations based on two patron requests. Titles discussed are below:
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Today the ladies take on C.S. Lewis' beloved 1950 classic, The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, as part of their Summer Book Club series.

Shoot the girls a message if you'd like tailored book recommendations. 

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July 1, 2026 • 17 mins

Today the ladies share a few titles of books they've recently read, or are currently enjoying. Titles included:

James, Everett A Witch's Guide to Magical Innkeeping, Mandanna Here Lies the Librarian, Peck Villa Coco, Greer Adult Braces: driving myself sane, West Dogs, Boys, and Other Things I've Cried About: a memoir, Klee Go Gentle, Semple
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