Celebrate Community Service Month & National Volunteer Week with us this April. Volunteers are integral to the library—they even run our Book Nook! Hmm...are there any good books ABOUT second-hand bookshops? 🤔Check out what we talked about:Books mentioned:"The Lost Bookshop" by Evie Woods with readalike "Small Town, Big Magic" by Hazel Beck. "Books…

Who are some of your favorite book characters? Find out about Mary and Rachel's top 'fighters' to see who will come out on top!Check out what we talked about:Books mentioned:"Persuasion" and "Northanger Abbey" by Jane Austen. The "A Court of Thorns and Roses" series by Sarah J. Maas and the "Empyrean" series by Rebecca Yarros. The "Millennium" seri…

It's Library Lovers' Month! Let's celebrate with books written by Wisconsin authors.Check out what we talked about:Books mentioned:"Siren Queen" by Nghi Vo with readalike "The Chosen and the Beautiful" by the same author. "American Dervish" by Ayad Akhtar with readalike "Homeland Elegies" by the same author. "Hello, Transcriber" of the "Dark Harbor…

The podcast is on break as we prepare a fresh batch of content for 2024. We hope you get a kick out of these outtakes from the past year while you wait!To access complete transcripts for all episodes of Not Your Mother's Library, please visit: oakcreeklibrary.org/podcastCheck out books, movies, and other materials through the Milwaukee County Feder…

In this episode, we reveal our favorite dark romance reads! Mary is READY whereas Rachel is distracted by the interminable ebb & flow of time. 😅 Please note: Some books contain situations or themes that may be triggering. Your hosts remind you to heed any & all warnings provided by an author before turning the page. Your mental health is important.…

Mary and Rachel interview author A.G. Allen to discuss "There Are Dinosaurs in the Library!" a brand new picture book featuring a fun & fantastic tale. Tune in to hear about inspirations, illustrations, and more."There Are Dinosaurs in the Library!" hit shelves on September 20, 2023. Purchase a copy by visiting A.G.'s website (https://www.agallen.m…

We prepare for Talk Like a Pirate Day by recommending swashbuckling tales of the high seas. 🏴‍☠️Check out what we talked about:Books mentioned:"A Clash of Steel: A Treasure Island Remix" by C.B. Lee with readalike "The Mermaid, The Witch, and the Sea" by Maggie Tokuda-Hall. "Pirate Stew" by Neil Gaiman with readalikes "P Is for Pirate: A Pirate Alp…

Youth Services Librarian Meagan comes on the show to promote the 'All Together Now' Summer Reading Challenge. This Challenge opened on June 10th and goes through August 12th! Learn more and register by visiting https://oakcreeklibrary.org/src. Or, visit our events calendar to stay up to date on all of the fun activities that will keep you and your …

Rachel and Mary interview best-selling author Ellie Marney to discuss "Some Shall break," the second installment of her YA psychological thriller series "None Shall Sleep." Tune in as they talk about serial killers, the FBI, writing research, character development, and kangaroos."Some Shall Break" hits shelves on June 6, 2023. Purchase a copy by vi…

World Bee Day is on May 20! 🐝 Learn about pollinators with these quick recommendations.Check out what we talked about:Books mentioned:"Buzz: Urban Beekeeping and the Power of the Bee" by Lisa Jean Moore and Mary Kosut. "The History of Bees" by Maja Lunde. "New Wild Garden: Natural-style Planting and Practicalities" by Ian Hodgson. "The Music of Bee…

Originally, National Library Week was going to be held on April 3-9, so listen along as our hosts recommend books about...well...books! (The American Library Association unexpectedly changed the celebration to be held on April 23-29. Whoops! Our hosts' recommendations are still good—we promise.)Check out what we talked about:Books mentioned:"The Bo…

It's Expanding Girls' Horizons in Science and Engineering Month! Get reading recommendations to inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers.Check out what we talked about:Books mentioned:"STEM Lab: 25 Super Cool Projects: Build, Invent, Create, Discover" by Jack Challoner with readalike "Maker Lab Outdoors: 25 Super Cool Projects: Build…

Rachel and Mary can help you celebrate Valentine's Day with some books that are romantic and others that are just a little...sinister.Check out what we talked about:Books mentioned:"The Highlander Takes a Bride" from the "Highland Brides" series by Lynsay Sands. “You” by Caroline Kepnes with readalike "Normal" by Graeme Cameron. "Meet Me in Another…

The podcast is on break as we prepare for new episodes in early 2023. Please enjoy this short compilation of outtakes in the meantime!To access complete transcripts for all episodes of Not Your Mother's Library, please visit: oakcreeklibrary.org/podcastCheck out books, movies, and other materials through the Milwaukee County Federated Library Syste…

Before we go on break for the winter holidays, we would like to share some reading recommendations about seasonal traditions old & new.Check out what we talked about:Books mentioned:"The 19th Christmas" of the "Women's Murder Club" series by James Patterson with readalike "Christmas Cake Murder" by Joanne Fluke. "The Shortest Day: Celebrating the W…

Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month with us! Rachel and Mary recommend books, movies, and more.Check out what we talked about:Books mentioned:"Mexican Gothic" by Silvia Moreno-Garcia. "Don’t Ask Me Where I’m From" by Jennifer De Leon with readalike "Unearthed: A Jessica Cruz Story" by Lilliam Rivera. "Chronicle of a Death Foretold" by Gabrie…

We welcome our new co-host, Mary, and discuss women-led stories in books, movies, and television.Check out what we talked about:Books mentioned:"The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" of the "Millennium" series by Stieg Larsson with readalike "White Heat" by M.J. McGrath. "The Romanov Empress: A Novel of Tsarina Maria Feodorovna" by C.W. Gortner with rea…

Access Services Manager Sarah joins Rachel to talk about libraries as a resource for students young & old.Check out what databases we talked about (in order of mention):For students:Brainfuse HelpNowAdvanced Placement SourceBadgerLink Research GuideBritannica Elementary SchoolBritannica Middle SchoolBritannica High SchoolSenior High Core Collection…

Let's join the 2022 #OceansOfPossibilities Summer Reading Challenge for some fun nautical reads!Check out what we talked about:Books mentioned:"The Girl from the Sea" by Molly Know Ostertag with readalike "You Brought Me the Ocean" by Alex Sanchez. "The Syrena Legacy" series by Anna Banks. "Tickly Octopus" by Ruth Galloway, "I Am the Shark" by Joan…

Start off Mental Health Awareness Month the right way with some meaningful reading recommendations! Whether you want professional insight or are interested in everyday coping techniques, these books can help.Check out what we talked about:Books mentioned:"Find Your Fierce: How to Put Social Anxiety in Its Place" by Jacqueline Sperling. "Atlas of th…

Let's kick off Financial Literacy Month with programs, reading recommendations, and more!Check out what we talked about:Books mentioned:"Money Changes Everything: How Finance Made Civilization Possible" by William Goetzmann. "Napkin Finance: Build Your Wealth in 20 Seconds Or Less" by Tina Hay. "Bad with Money: The Imperfect Art of Getting Your Fin…

St. Patrick's Day is around the corner, and a very special group of musicians is visiting Oak Creek Public Library to take part in the festivities! Rachel and Leah prepare for their arrival by recommending media which celebrates Irish heritage & culture.Check out what we talked about:Books mentioned:"The Carnival at Bray" by Jessie Ann Foley with r…

This time on Not Your Mother's Library, our hosts spice things up by reading romances. Celebrate Valentine's Day by checking out some of these reading recommendations for yourself!Check out what we talked about:Authors Amanda Quick (also known as Jayne Ann Krentz and Jayne Castle), Julie Garwood, Jude Devereaux, Lisa Kleypas, and Julie Quinn. "Jane…

The co-hosts of Not Your Mother's Library celebrate the show's 50th upload! Find out what's on their winter reading wish list.Check out what we talked about:Books mentioned:"Disasterology: Dispatches from the Frontlines of the Climate Crisis" by Samantha Montano with readalike "Field Notes from a Catastrophe: Man, Nature, and Climate Change" by Eli…

It's October, and you know what that means: the spooky season is upon us! To celebrate, Rachel and Leah spoke with several library staff members about their worst fears & phobias. This episode is a digest of all that dark matter, so listen at your own risk!Check out what we talked about:Books mentioned:"The Butterfly Garden" by Dot Hutchison. "On D…

We welcome a special guest to talk about Oak Creek Public Library's 3D printer.Check out what we talked about:Visit our website to request a 3D-printed item of your very own: oakcreeklibrary.org/3d-printerLooking for custom, open-source files? Try Thingiverse (www.thingiverse.com) and 3Dupndown (www.3dupndown.com).To access complete transcripts for…

The summer Olympics only come once every four years. Our hosts take this opportunity to discuss the event's games, sports in general, and famous athletes.Check out what we talked about:Books mentioned:"Going for Wisconsin Gold" by Jessie Garcia. "Everything Sports: All the Photos, Facts, and Fun to Make You Jump!" by Eric Zweig and "What Are the Su…

In anticipation of Leah’s elopement, she and Rachel discuss wedding celebrations, traditions, and rituals.Check out what we talked about:Books mentioned:"Emily Post’s Wedding Planner" by Peggy Post. "The Knot Guide to Wedding Vows and Traditions: Readings, Rituals, Music, Dances, Speeches, and Toasts" by Carley Roney and "The New American Wedding: …

Let's kick off the 2021 #TailsAndTales Summer Reading Challenge with some great animal reads!Check out what we talked about: Books mentioned:"Narwhal and Jelly" by Ben Clanton, "Bird and Squirrel" by James Burks, "Investigators" by John Patrick Green, the "Geronimo Stilton" and the "Thea Stilton" series, as well as "Babymouse" and “Babymouse: Tales…

Who else is in the mood for barbeque? Listen in for campfire cooking & grilling recipes straight out of cookbooks that cater to all types of diets.Check out what we talked about: Books mentioned:"Praise the Lard: Recipes and Revelations from a Legendary Life in Barbecue" by Mike Mills and Amy Mills Tunnicliffe, "Weber’s Art of the Grill: Recipes fo…

Rachel discusses graphic novels for adults with Melody, the host of Book Chat at North Shore Library.Check out what we talked about:“Suncatcher” by José Pimienta” as well as “The Underwater Welder” and “Descender” by Jeff Lemire. “Lucifer” by Dan Watters, “Lucifer” by Mike Carey, “The Sandman” by Neil Gaiman, and “The Dreaming” by Simon Spurrier wi…

Celebrate National Craft Month with these recommended reads!Check out what we talked about: Books mentioned:"Simple Crocheting: A Complete How-to-Crochet Workshop with 20 Projects” by Erika Knight, “Learning to Crochet” by Sue Whiting, "Amigurumi World: Seriously Cute Crochet" by Ana Rimoli, and "Crochet So Lovely: 21 Carefree Lace Designs" by Kris…

Longing for warmer weather, co-hosts Leah and Rachel reject winter outright. Join them as they discuss their favorite escapism reads in this episode of Not Your Mother's Library.Check out what we talked about: Books and graphic novels mentioned:The "White Lies" series by Jayne Ann Krentz as well as the "Psy/Changeling" and the "Guild Hunter" series…

Rachel and Leah settle in to record the 20th full-length episode of Not Your Mother's Library. Tune in to hear suggestions of up-and-coming novels that both hosts are looking forward to reading over the next few months.Check out what we talked about: Books and graphic novels mentioned:"Maids" by Katie Skelly, "The Harpy" by Megan Hunter, as well as…

Let's listen in and hear all about OCPL's new playaways! Leah and Rachel celebrate this new collection by dishing out the details of their favorite audiobooks.Check out what we talked about: Audiobooks mentioned:“To Die For” and “Drop Dead Gorgeous” by Linda Howard, "The Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul” from the "Dirk Gently" series by Douglas Adams…

In order to celebrate the library's new board game collection, Rachel and Leah tell one another about their go-to tabletop games.Check out what we talked about: "Clue," "Goosebumps: Terror in the Graveyard," "Bananagrams," "Are You Afraid of the Dark?," and "Harry Potter: Hogwarts Battle."View a full list of items in OCPL's board game collection ga…

Our hosts discuss the Summer Reading Challenge, cookbooks, the importance of vegetables, and silly cat videos.Imagine Your Story by registering for Oak Creek Public Library's 2020 Summer Reading Challenge: oakcreeklibrary.org/srcCheck out what we talked about: The 2016 movie "My Life as a Zucchini," directed by Claude Barras. "Vegetable Literacy: C…

Rachel and Leah start the Summer Reading Challenge by talking about their favorite fairy tales.Imagine Your Story by registering for Oak Creek Public Library's 2020 Summer Reading Challenge: oakcreeklibrary.org/srcSee the events calendar for upcoming programs: oakcreeklibrary.org/eventsCheck out what we talked about:"Mother West Wind 'Why' Stories"…

Leah and Rachel celebrate National Dairy Month by talking about books and authors based in and around the state of Wisconsin.Check out what we talked about:"Images of America: Oak Creek Wisconsin" by Anita and Larry Rowe, "Cream City Chronicles: Stories of Milwaukee's Past" by John Gurda, "The Coincidence of Coconut Cake" by Amy Reichert, "Warriors…

Who doesn't love to laugh? Rachel shares a handful of classic British TV shows that will have you in stitches.Here's everything we talked about in the episode:The Office (U.K.), BBC Two / BBC OneThe Office (U.S.), NBCBlack Books, Channel 4Spaced, Channel 4The IT Crowd, Channel 4Green Wing, Channel 4Extras, BBC Two / BBC OneRead the article that Rac…

This week, Leah talks all about two true crime books for her mini! Titles mentioned: "Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson with readalike "In the Garden of Beasts" by the same author. Also, "The Good Nurse" by Charles Graeber.Check out books, movies, and other materials through the Milwaukee county library system:countycat.mcfls.orgwww.hoopladig…

Rachel gets nostalgic with kid-friendly horror shows! Watchalikes included.Here's everything we talked about in the episode:The "Goosebumps," "HorrorLand," and "SlappyWorld" series by R.L. Stine.Goosebumps, Fox KidsEpisodes:Season 2, Episode 5 - "The Headless Ghost"Season 2, Episode 13 - "Let’s Get Invisible"Season 1, Episode 4 - "The Girl Who Crie…

Leah gushes about Old World Wisconsin, her childhood memories of it, and a book that is set there! Here's everything we talked about in the episode:Old World Wisconsin: https://oldworldwisconsin.wisconsinhistory.orgWikipedia page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_World_Wisconsin“Old World Murder” and “The Heirloom Murders” from the Chloe Ellefson …

This month, Rachel focuses on different genres. This episode is all about niche films with neon noir themes.Here's everything we talked about in the episode:Music mentioned:Artists S U R V I V E, Kavinsky, Chromatics, and Disasterpiece.New Retrowave on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD-4g5w1h8xQpLaNS_ghU4gNeon Nights on YouTube: https://…

In this mini-episode, Leah talks about how she is staying creative at home. No specific books were mentioned, but you can browse CountyCat, Hoopla, and OverDrive for books that can help you get started with a new skill! Check out books, movies, and other materials through the Milwaukee county library system:countycat.mcfls.orgwww.hoopladigital.comw…

A new month means a new format for Rachel's mini-episodes. Tune in for genre highlights! Listen to learn about high fantasy and get plenty of recommendations.Here's everything we talked about in the episode:Books mentioned:"The Sword of Truth" series by Terry Goodkind. "The Witcher" series by Andrzej Sapkowski. The "Xena: Warrior Princess" comic se…

In this mini-episode, Leah discusses one of her favorite authors: Shelly Laurenston, AKA G.A. Aiken!Here's everything we talked about in the episode:Shelly Laurenston titles mentioned:The "Call of Crows" series including "The Unleashing" with prequel "The Gathering. The "Shifter" series including "Magnus Pack," "Pride," "Long Island Coven," and "Ho…

To celebrate the holiday, Rachel and Leah share their own moms' favorite books.Check out what we talked about:Books mentioned:The “Chief Inspector Armand Gamache” series by Louise Penny. Novels, short stories, and plays featuring the character 'Hercule Poirot' created by Agatha Christie. The “Phryne Fisher” series by Kerry Greenwood, the “Inspector…

Rachel recommends a select few webtoons.Here's everything we talked about in the episode:"The Devil is a Handsome Man" by Hellothisisangle. "Shiloh" by Kit Trace and Kate Flynn. "Lore Olympus" by Rachel Smythe. "House of Stars" by saltacuentos and Lion Illustration. "Purple Hyacinth" by Ephemerys and Sophism. "Spirit Fingers" by han kyoung chal. "V…

Leah talks about some of her favorite TV shows at the moment! Perfect for binge-watching options. Here's everything we talked about in the episode:Doctor Who, BBC Schitt's Creek, CBC / POP TVNaked and Afraid, Discovery 90 Day Fiance, TLCCheck out books, movies, and other materials through the Milwaukee county library system:countycat.mcfls.orgwww.h…