{"id":53927,"date":"2024-10-02T06:00:02","date_gmt":"2024-10-02T11:00:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.davenportlibrary.com\/reference\/?p=53927"},"modified":"2024-09-26T09:25:13","modified_gmt":"2024-09-26T14:25:13","slug":"checked-in-a-davenport-public-library-podcast-september-recap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.davenportlibrary.com\/reference\/checked-in-a-davenport-public-library-podcast-september-recap\/","title":{"rendered":"Checked In: A Davenport Public Library Podcast September Recap"},"content":{"rendered":"
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In this blog post, I will give you helpful links to area resources, Library resources, and links to the books discussed in our September episode!<\/p>\n

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Sci-Fi Reads<\/strong><\/p>\n

In honor of Star Trek Day on September 8th, Stephanie shared a list of new and old Science Fiction reads. Below are the titles that were discussed in our episode!<\/p>\n

New Sci-Fi Reads
\n<\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0–The Book of Elsewhere<\/a><\/i> by Keanu Reeves and China Mieville
\n\u00a0 \u00a0–The Bright Sword<\/a><\/i> by Lev Grossman
\n\u00a0 \u00a0–Dragons of Eternity<\/a><\/i> by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman
\n\u00a0 \u00a0–The Mercy of Gods<\/a><\/i> by James S.A. Corey
\n\u00a0 \u00a0–To Turn the Tide<\/a><\/i> by S.M. Stirling
\n\u00a0 \u00a0–Storm Furies<\/a><\/i> by Wen Spencer
\n\u00a0 \u00a0–Rebel<\/a><\/i> by David Weber and Richard Fox
\n\u00a0 \u00a0–Overcaptain<\/a><\/i> by L.E. Modesitt\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Old Sci-Fi Reads
\n\u00a0 \u00a0–Dune<\/a> <\/i>by Frank Herbert
\n\u00a0 \u00a0–1984<\/a><\/i> by George Orwell
\n\u00a0 \u00a0–The Hitchhiker\u2019s Guide to the Galaxy<\/a><\/i> by Douglas Adams
\n\u00a0 \u00a0–Ender\u2019s Game<\/a><\/i> by Orson Scott Card
\n\u00a0 \u00a0-Frankenstein<\/i><\/a> by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley
\n\u00a0 \u00a0–Brave New World<\/a><\/i> by Aldous Huxley
\n\u00a0 \u00a0–The Time Machine<\/a><\/i> by HG Wells
\n\u00a0 \u00a0–The Left Hand of Darkness<\/a><\/i> by Ursula K. LeGuin<\/p>\n

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Check Out Video Games from Davenport Public Library!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

This month, Beth, Brittany, and Stephanie interviewed one of our newest Librarians, Elena! Elena is in charge of purchasing our video game collection! Did you know that you can check out video games from The Library for free?! We have video games for PS3, PS4, PS5, Xbox1, Xbox 360, Xbox X games, Switch, Wii, DS, and 3DS! To learn more about our HUGE collection, we have a helpful Libguide<\/a> for you! You can also place holds and check availability by visiting our online catalog<\/a>!<\/p>\n

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Self-Improvement Month<\/strong><\/p>\n

September is self-improvement month and The Library is here to help with some of our newer resources!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"The Library now has LinkedIn Learning<\/a>: <\/span>Login with your library card number and password for your account to access 16,000+ expert-led courses presented in seven languages. Course subjects include: small business and entrepreneurship, web development, Microsoft Office, Google docs, photography, video editing, public speaking, sales, marketing, and many more.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"Have you been meaning to learn a new language or polish those sophomore year Spanish skills? Mango language<\/a> has you covered! This language-learning resource offers instructional courses for over 70 languages. Begin to develop or build upon your listening and speaking skills in one or more foreign languages. Includes ESL (English as a Second Language) for over 20 languages.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Self Help Books Helped or Tanked?<\/b><\/p>\n

Beth, Brittany, and Stephanie ran through some Self-Help books that both helped their lives and some that completely tanked. Below are their favorites and least favorites in this category!<\/p>\n

Beth
\n<\/strong>Helped:<\/span>
\n<\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0\u2013The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing<\/em> <\/a>by Marie Kond\u014d<\/span>
\n<\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0\u2013How to Keep House While Drowning <\/i><\/a>by KC Davis<\/span>
\n<\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0\u2013The Lazy Genius Podcast<\/em>\u00a0<\/em><\/a>
\nTanked:<\/span><\/span>
\n<\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0\u2013The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*CK: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life<\/a> <\/i>by Mark Manson<\/span>
\n<\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0\u2013The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning: How to Free Yourself and Your Family from a Lifetime of Clutter<\/i>\u00a0<\/a>by Margareta Magnusso<\/span>
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Stephanie
\n<\/strong>Helped:<\/span>
\n<\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0\u2013Who Moved My Cheese<\/i><\/a>\u00a0<\/a>by Spencer Johnson and Kenneth H. Blanchard<\/span>
\n<\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0\u2013By the Book Podcast<\/em><\/a> hosted by Jolenta Greenberg and Kristen Meinzer (Renamed:\u00a0How To Be Fine Podcast)<\/em><\/span>
\nTanked:<\/span><\/span>
\n<\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0\u2013Self Matters: Creating Your Life from the Inside Out<\/em><\/a>\u00a0<\/i>by Phil McGraw<\/span><\/p>\n

Brittany
\n<\/strong>Helped:<\/span>
\n<\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0\u2013Crucial Conversations <\/a><\/em>by Kerry Patterson, Stephen R. Covey, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan,\u00a0 & Al Switzler<\/span>
\n<\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0\u2013Who Moved My Cheese<\/i><\/a>\u00a0<\/a>by Spencer Johnson and Kenneth H. Blanchard<\/span>
\n<\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0\u2013The Happiness Advantage<\/a>\u00a0<\/em>by Shawn Achor
\n<\/span>Tanked:<\/span><\/span>
\n<\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0\u2013Girl Wash Your Face <\/i><\/a>by Rachel Hollis<\/span>
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\"\"Celebrate Banned Books Week!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Every year, ALA’s Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF) compiles a list of the Top 10 Most Challenged Books in order to inform the public about censorship in libraries and schools.<\/span> The lists are based on information from reports filed by library professionals and community members, as well as news stories published throughout the United States. Below are last year’s 10 Most Challenged Books:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Gender Queer: A Memoir<\/span><\/i><\/a> by Maia Kobabe<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. All Boys Aren\u2019t Blue<\/span><\/i><\/a> by George M. Johnson<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. This Book is Gay<\/span><\/i><\/a> by Juno Dawson<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. The Perks of Being a Wallflower<\/span><\/i><\/a> by Stephen Chbosky<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Flamer <\/span><\/i><\/a>by Mike Curato<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  6. The Bluest Eye<\/span><\/i><\/a> by Toni Morrison<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  7. TIE \u2013 <\/span>Me and Earl and the Dying Girl<\/span><\/i><\/a> by Jesse Andrews<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  8. TIE \u2013 <\/span>Tricks<\/a> by Ellen Hopkins<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  9. Let\u2019s Talk About it: The Teen\u2019s Guide to Sex, Relationships, and Being a Human <\/span><\/i><\/a>by Erika Moen and Matthew Nolan<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  10. Sold<\/span><\/i><\/a> by Patricia McCormick<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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    New Merch!<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Exciting news! We now have an online Threadless Store featuring custom designs by our marketing coordinator Tessa! Order apparel to show off your love <\/span>of our library! A <\/span>portion<\/span> of all sales goes to our FRIENDS who support our programming and other special projects! Take a look at a wide array of options from <\/span>kids<\/span> t-shirts, <\/span>adult apparel, notebooks, and more! Visit our Threadless Store<\/a> today to make a purchase!<\/span><\/p>\n

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    What Our Hosts Read In August<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Stephanie\u2019s Reads:<\/strong>
    \n    The Mystery Writer<\/i><\/a> by Sulari Gentill
    \n<\/span>    Peking Duck and Cover<\/span><\/i><\/a> by Vivien Chien (book 10 in Noodle House Mystery series)<\/span>
    \n<\/span>    The Davenports <\/span><\/i><\/a>by Krystal Marquis<\/span>
    \n<\/span>    The Leftover Woman<\/span><\/i><\/a> by Jean Kwok<\/span>
    \n<\/span>    Assistant to the Villain<\/span><\/i><\/a> by Hannah Nicole Maehrer (book 1 in the Assistant to the Villain series)<\/span>
    \n<\/span>    The Grandest Game<\/span><\/i><\/a> by Jennifer Lynn Barnes (book 1 in The Grandest Game series)<\/span>
    \n<\/span>    The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes<\/span><\/i><\/a> by Suzanne Collins<\/span>
    \n<\/span>    Everyone on This Train is a Suspect<\/span><\/i><\/a> by Benjamin Stevenson<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    Brittany\u2019s Reads:<\/strong>
    \n    The Flight Attendant <\/i><\/a>by Chris Bojalian Narrated by Erin Spencer, Grace Experience, and Mark Deakins
    \n    Flying Solo<\/em><\/a> by Linda Holmes
    \n    The Wedding People<\/em><\/a> by Alison Espach Narrated by Helen Laser
    \n    The Break-up Pact <\/i><\/a>by Emma Lord Narrated by Natalie Naudus
    \n    Guess How Much I Love You<\/em><\/a> by Sam McBratney Illustrated by Anita Jeram
    \n    Don’t Forget to Write<\/em><\/a> by Sara Goodman Confino Narrated by Helen Laser<\/p>\n

    Beth\u2019s Reads:<\/strong>
    \n    Where the Children Take Us: Ho<\/span>w One Family Achieved the Unimaginable<\/span><\/em><\/a> by Zain Asher
    \n    At Least You Have Your Health<\/em><\/a>\u00a0<\/i><\/a>by Madi Sinha<\/p>\n

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    If you would like to listen to our episode, it can be found wherever you get your podcasts. If you prefer listening on the web, it can be found\u00a0here!<\/a><\/p>\n

    We love hearing from our listeners, please feel free to comment on this blog post, on our socials, or email us at checked.in@davenportlibrary.com.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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    To read more about Banned Books Week visit the ALA Banned Books Page!<\/a><\/p>\n