Stacks and Stories

Would You Rather Pt. 2 with Charlie, Zach, J.D., and Russel

Join Charlie, Zach, J.D., and Russel as they play a little game of Would You Rather, with book and reading preferences! Would you rather secretly love a book everyone else hates, or secretly hate a book everyone else loves? Stay tuned to find out!

Would You Rather with Charlie, Alex, Megan, and Maddie

Join Charlie, Alex, Megan, and Maddie as they play a little game of Would You Rather, with book and reading preferences! Would you rather secretly love a book everyone else hates, or secretly hate a book everyone else loves? Stay tuned to find out!

Summer Library Program: Adventure Begins at the Library with Alex, Kristina, Elisabeth, and Zach

This year's collaborative summer library program theme is "Adventure Begins at the Library". These themes focus on personal growth, heroism, action, adventure, and the hero's journey. We've asked various MLC Staff to give a quick overview of a book that fits the theme. Want to hear our staff's recommendations? Then stay tuned!
Books mentioned:
Echo North by Joanna Ruth Meyer
The Deed of Paksenarrion by Elizabeth Moon
Fear is the Mind Killer by Kaja Sadowski
The Eyes and the Impossible by Dave Eggers
The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexander Dumas
The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien
The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien
Watership Down by Richard Adams
Touching the Void by Joe Simpson
The Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Speare
Hatchet by Gary Paulsen

Young Adult Reads with Alex, Elisabeth, and Charlie

Join Alex, Elisabeth, and Charlie as they discuss some of their favorite young adult novels and how to define a novel as a young adult novel in contrast to an adult novel. Enjoy!
Books Mentioned:
Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien
Divergent by Veronica Roth
Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
Percy Jackson by Rick Riordan
Lunar New Year Love Story by Gene Luen Yang
The Name of the Star by Maureen Johnson
Truly, Devious by Maureen Johnson
The Companion by Katie Alender
The Charlotte Holmes Series by Brittany Cavallaro
Cinder by Marissa Meyer
Elatsoe by Darcie Little Badger
Sheine Lende by Darcie Little Badger
The Mary Shelley Club by Goldy Moldavsky
NOTE: Please note that the proper pronunciation of the title Sheine Lende is “SHAY-neh LEN-day”— apologies for the mispronunciation of the title character’s name.

Beach Reads with Shellie, Riley, and Charlie

Join Shellie, Riley, and Charlie as they discuss what exactly makes a book a good beach read. Is it the themes or locations of the book? Is it the genre of the book? Or, is it something else entirely? Tune in to find out!
Books mentioned:
Thirsty Mermaids by Kat Leyh
The Humans by Matt Haig
One Perfect Couple by Ruth Ware
Piglet by Lottie Hazel
The Main Character by Jaclyn Goldis
The Ruins by Scott Smith

Special Collections with Charlie and Tracy

Join Charlie and Tracy as they discuss the ins and outs of special collections and just what makes them so special. Listen as they talk about the various collections and kits that can be borrowed by patrons and libraries, including board games, costumes, hand puppets, story walks, and more!
For more information regarding our special collections and kits, you can contact Charlie Simpkins at (601) 432-4498

WPA Roundup

Join Zach as he looks back at some of our recent MLC Moments which focus on our collection of WPA files.

Shelf Absorbed with Tracy and Shellie

Join Tracy and Shellie on this episode of Shelf Absorbed as they discuss what they've been reading and watching lately.
 
Books mentioned:
The Impossible Life of Greta Wells by Andrew Sean Greer
Less by Andrew Sean Greer
Foe by Iain Reed
I'm Thinking of Ending Things by Iain Reed
Stoner by John Williams
Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera
How Strange a Season by Megan Mayhew Bergman
Almost Famous Women by Megan Mayhew Bergman
The Boys of My Youth by Jo Ann Beard
Domestic Work by Natasha Tretheway
The Teacher by Freida McFadden

Behind the Scenes with Katie, Charlie, and Tracy

Join Katie, Charlie, and Tracy as they discuss the ins and outs of podcast development. Listen as they talk about what you need to make a podcast, how to get started, and all the other behind the scenes magic.
 

Novels in Verse with Alex, Elisabeth, and Charlie

Join Alex, Elisabeth, and Charlie as they discuss Novels in Verse. Listen in while they talk about novels in verse as well as their favorite poems and verse novels!
 
Books and Poems mentioned:
The Crossover – Kwame Alexander
Milk and Honey – Rupi Kaur
The Night Library of Sternendach – Jessica Levai
Dreaming of You – Melissa Lozada-Oliva
Bull – David Elliot
We Are All So Good at Smiling – Amber McBride
Ain’t Burned All the Bright – Jason Reynolds
Chlorine Sky – Mahogany Browne
Sharp Teeth – Toby Barlow