Worth Reading Wednesdays

Tori and Nicole discuss new books coming to library shelves, as well as graphic novels and their current reads. The hosts also announce that Worth Reading Wednesdays will be moving to a monthly schedule! The resources discussed in this episode are listed below:

In this pre-recorded episode, Tori and Nicole discuss their thoughts about banned books during Banned Books Week, held nationally from September 18 through September 24, 2022. From The Hate U Give to Lord of the Flies, the librarians break down their thoughts about some of the most commonly banned books in the country and their opinions. Tori also shares about new children's books that have caught her eye. The resources discussed in this episode are listed below:

Nicole and Tori set up in a different location due to the library's busy day, and Nicole previews some new audiobooks that have hit the shelves for listeners! Tori discusses some young adult nonfiction titles and new manga titles that she is excited to share soon with readers as well. The resources described in this episode are listed below.

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In this episode, Tori and Nicole return to Worth Reading Wednesdays with a special guest! Aaliyah from the circulation desk discusses the books she has been reading since joining the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library System staff. Nicole and Tori provide updates of their own about new library initiatives, summer library programs, and more! The resources discussed in this episode are listed below:

For this month's True Crime Thursday, Wil'Lani and Tori discuss books that they're currently reading about true crime cases that have made national news and some not-so-well-known crimes as well. The ladies dig deep into the discussion of true crime for entertainment and the ethics behind hit shows such as Netflix's Dahmer, NBC's The Thing About Pam, and popular podcasts focused on true crime cases. The resources discussed in this episode are listed below:

Wil'Lani and Tori return with their first True Crime Thursdays episode since before summer library programs! They update us on their adventures over the summer and what's new at the library since the podcast's hiatus. Then, they dust off their memories to talk about the true crime books they read and found fascinating.

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In this episode, Nicole talks about a read that made her cry and tugged on her heartstrings and discusses more titles coming soon to the library shelves. Tori recommends a few young adult titles and an adult romance. The resources discussed in this episode are listed below:

This month, Wil'Lani and Tori discuss a few true crime-related reads they're interested in, and Wil'Lani breaks out of her nonfiction zone into some fictionalized true crime! The resources discussed in this episode are listed below:

The Innocents by Ace Atkins;

This week, Wil'Lani joins Tori to talk about more books, including some gripping fiction and nonfiction about survival, and more! The resources discussed in this episode are listed below:

Nicole did her homework this week and tells all about her audiobooks coming to shelves soon! New titles include mystery and thriller reads, some romance, and other fiction and nonfiction titles. Tori talks about some young adult and nonfiction titles that have caught her attention this week. The resources discussed in this episode are listed below:

In this week's episode, Nicole looks ahead at some anticipated reads for 2022, and Tori talks about a graphic novel adaptation she's been reading, along with a young adult book she finally knocked off her to-be-read list. The resources discussed in this episode are listed below:

A Face to Die For by Iris Johansen;

Nightwork by Nora Roberts;

High Stakes by Danielle Steel;

The Best Is Yet to Come by Debbie Macomber;

In this episode, Tori and Nicole do a live unboxing of some new library books that arrived on Tuesday, February 22. Nicole runs through the nonfiction titles that will be available on shelves soon, while Tori continues to highlight books by Black authors about Black characters. The resources discussed in this episode are listed below:

In this episode, Nicole returns with some new non-fiction and fiction reads after a cataloging frenzy! She highlights some nonfiction that is coming soon, along with some a revival of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, a new graphic novel, and more. Tori continues to highlight books by Black authors during Black History Month. The resources discussed in this episode are listed below:

Wil'Lani joins Tori this week to recommend reads by Black authors including some of Wil'Lani's favorite fiction reads. Tori recommends two juvenile nonfiction titles that celebrate Black voices as well. The resources discussed in this video are listed below:

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In this episode, Tori and Nicole are back from their holiday break with their one of their favorite reads from 2021 each. The ladies also recommend one read each for the new year. The Columbus-Lowndes Public Library System is hosting its Winter Reading Challenge Resources discussed in this episode are listed below:

In this episode, Nicole recaps her take on the Miss Universe pageant, and shares some new books that she's currently cataloging. Tori shares a young adult read and a juvenile read that both require tissues! The resources discussed in this episode are listed below:

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Tori and Nicole welcome Maddie, Technical Services and Circulation Assistant, to the show in this episode. The three discuss new picture books that are coming to the library shelves soon, along with some old favorites that had an impact for them. The resources discussed in this episode are listed below:

Roger the Prounoun by Coert Vorhees;

Nelson the Noun by Coert Vorhees;

Vinny the Action Verb & Lucy the Linking Verb by Coert Vorhees;

Jake the Adjective by Coert Vorhees;

Benny the Adverb by Coert Vorhees;

Connie the Conjunction by Coert Vorhees;

L'il Pete the Preposition by Coert Vorhees;

Izzy the Interjection by Coert Vorhees;

If You Were a Compound Word by Trisha Speed Shaskan, illustrated by Sara Jean Gray;

If You Were a Conjunction by Nancy Loewen, illustrated by Sara Jean Gray;

If You Were an Apostrophe by Shelly Lyons, illustrated by Sara Jean Gray;

If You Were Quotation Marks by Molly Cece Barlow Blaisdell, illustrated by Sara Gray;

If You Were a Capital Letter by Trisha Speed Shaskan, illustrated by Sara Jean Gray;

If You Were a Prefix by Marcie Aboff, illustrated by Sara Jean Gray;

If You Were an Exclamation Point by Shelly Lyons, illustrated by Sara Jean Gray;

If You Were a Suffix by Marcie Aboff, illustrated by Sara Jean Gray;

If You Were a Plural Word by Trisha Speed Shaskan, illustrated by Sara Jean Gray;

If You Were a Contraction by Trisha Speed Shaskan, illustrated by Sara Jean Gray;

In this episode, Tori and Nicole begin by nerding out over stationery and planners as they think towards the upcoming new year. Nicole previews some new nonfiction titles that will arrive at the library soon, and Tori highlights a summer read and a new children's graphic novel. The ladies talk about some mobile games that have caught their attention as they wrap up the episode. The resources discussed in this episode are listed below:

Nicole updates listeners on all the new books coming to adult and juvenile readers just in time for the holidays, while Tori recommends one new graphic novel series for young readers. The resources discussed in this episode are listed below:

Nicole and Tori talk about their conspiracy theories behind pollen, Mississippi magnolias, and upcoming new books that have arrived at the library. The resources discussed in this episode are listed below.

In the second episode back, Tori and Nicole start out by talking about their favorite coffee brands, Pumpkin Spice, and Walmart check-out lines. Nicole makes the argument for not judging a book by its cover, and Tori reveals a secret obsession and some recommendations. The resources discussed in this episode are listed below.

Nicole and Tori share their struggles with the weather, vaccinations, and more. Nicole suggests some brand new reads in Sci-Fi and Mystery and Thriller. Tori highlights new books in the juvenile nonfiction section that were purchased thanks to a grant from International Paper. The resources talked about in this episode are listed below.

Nicole and Tori welcome Kathryn, the library's Technical Services Assistant as a guest to talk about creepy-crawlies, honeybees, and more. Squirming and sacrificing bees come along with the territory of bug books, and the ladies talk out their fears of gross spiders and other bugs in the process. The resources discussed in this episode are listed below:

Tori isn't ready for the heat wave and Nicole is missing her Virginia springs! The ladies bring all books green to the table for this episode of Worth Reading Wednesday. The resources discussed in this episode are listed below: 

Nicole and Tori focus on some books that celebrate strong female characters, help women to feel empowered, and books that are centered around female points of view for International Women's Day. The resources talked about in this episode are listed below:

Nicole talks all things creation, audiobooks, and Big Think ideas in this episode, while Tori waffles with her kpop obsession and some juvenile fiction and nonfiction reads! The resources talked about in this episode are listed below:

For the last episode highlighting books with Black authors and characters for Black History Month, Nicole shares some titles that are soon to be hot off the cataloging cart. She features a new historical fiction pick and gushes about her favorite YA series, plus a hot and spicy adult read. Tori focuses on some juvenile reads both fiction and nonfiction alike.

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Nicole and Tori get a crash course on some one-of-a-kind court proceedings and other undiscovered information about Lowndes County history from their guest in this episode. Turns out, times were never "simpler" and people were always crazy. Who knew! The resources talked about in this episode are listed below:

In this episode, Nicole and Tori feature some fiction and nonfiction reads that are receiving some well-deserved buzz! For read and recommended picks, both the co-hosts dug up some reads from the past that had an impact on their thinking and their hearts. The resources talked about in this episode are listed below:

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Nicole and Tori welcome another guest on the 11th episode to talk all things worth reading! During the month of February, the podcast will solely focus on resources that are created by Black authors or about Black characters in honor of Black History Month. The list of resources talked about in this episode are listed below: