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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A Comic-al Discussion

Episode 4, published Monday, September 14, 2020.

Comics and their stories have become an everyday part of today’s media. Join Librarians Alyssa and Corban for a special LibraryCon episode as they take us on a tour of some of their favorite comics and graphic novels. Not only will you be inspired to pick up a comic book from your library, but you’ll also learn about checking out e-comics to read on your device! Make sure to check out our other LibraryCon virtual programs. Here are some of the titles they discuss: DC, Marvel, The Boys, Watchman, Sabrina the Teenage Witch

A Classic Rethink

Episode 3, published Monday, September 7, 2020.

Nicolas and Travis discuss some of their favorite classics, authors and the history of writing. They theorize over the debate of what makes a classic. They discuss the following books and authors: The Count of Monte Cristo by Andrea Duema, As I Lay Dying by William Faulkner, Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe, Lord of the Rings by JRR Tolkien, Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes, Edgar Allen Poe

Our Diverse Shelf

Episode 2, published Monday, August 31, 2020.

Do you want to branch out in your book choices but don't know where to start? Join Caroline and Jen from the library as they review some of their most recent diverse reads. We dive into three titles that are written by authors from diverse backgrounds whose stories will encourage you to grow and learn through the experiences of others. You will be inspired to pick up these titles and follow along! There There By Tommy Orange, Long Way Down By Jason Reynolds, You Can't Touch My Hair: And Other Things I Still Have to Explain By Phoebe Robinson

Welcome to ShelfLogic

Episode 1, published Sunday, August 23, 2020.

Are you looking for your next favorite book? Tune in to the ShelfLogic podcast to hear librarians from Maricopa County Library District banter about books, movies, music and more! We’ll share what we’re reading, recommend some fantastic titles, and give you insight into what librarians really think about what’s in the library. While our tastes might not always be logical, our shelves are. We can’t wait to share our favorite reads with you!