The Books We Loved

Today Olivia and Manda chat with local author, Tina Battle, about her newest children's book, Adventures in Troy with Betty and Buddy Beaver. The book celebrates all things Troy, following protagonists Betty & Buddy as they waddle their way to many local attractions, including the LIBRARY!

Copies are available for purchase locally at 86 Plastic or on Amazon. For signed copies of the book, email Tina at: [email protected]

Olivia and Manda are joined by Community Engagement's, Hannah and Kit, today for a discussion of Maggie O'Farrell's 2020 novel (now a major motion picture), Hamnet. Buckle up, buttercups, because you're in for a chat featuring the plague, Willy Shakes, and more!

Today the gals and Keegan (from Youth Services), will tell you how ardently they admire and love Jane Austen's classic, Pride and Prejudice!

Today the gals share their thoughts on the new film adaptation of Emily Bronte's, Wuthering Heights, as well as dig into some of their literary dislikes. It's the confessional episode, and they hope they don't yuck anybody's yum.

Join the gals today as they do an author spotlight on kids author and illustrator, Grace Lin. Books mentioned in the show today include:

Story Telling Math series including, The Last Marshmallow (board books)

The Ugly Vegetables (picture book)

Dim Sum for Everyone! (picture book)

A Big Mooncake for Little Star (*Manda misspoke and said "little sister"; picture book)

Once Upon a Book (picture book)

Ling & Ting (early reader series)

Where the Mountain Meets the Moon (book 1 of series; tween/middle grade)

Chinese Menu: the history, myths, and legends behind your favorite foods (nonfiction)