ShelfLogic Podcast

Want to know what library staff members are reading and recommending right now? Watch this book chat as we talk about our favorite mysteries that we've read recently, including Catherine Steadman and Ruth Ware.

They say don't judge a book by its cover... but the cover is so cute! Join Alyssa and Paige as they go through all the beautiful covers that either represent the story wonderfully or wrongfully misleads them. Titles include Luxe series by Anna Godbersen, The Selection Series by Kiera Cass, Lore by Alexandra Bracken, Cinder series by Marissa Meyer, Eleanor and Park by Rainbow Rowell, The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern, Inkheart series by Cornelia Funke, Six of Crows series by Leigh Bardugo, The Downstairs Girl by Stacey Lu, Smoke Bitten by Patricia Briggs, Jessica's Guide to Dating on the Dark Side by Beth Fantaskey, Lore Olympus by Rachel Smythe, Epoca series by Kobe Bryant and Ivy Claire, The Thousandth Floor by Katherine McGee, Neil Gaiman's Snow, Glass, Apples, Five Feet Apart by Rachel Lippincott, With the Fire on High by Elizabeth Acevedo, The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill.

If you were stranded on an island what are the three essentials that you would take with you? Join Brittany, Caroline, and Dannelle as they discuss their top three must-haves for survival!

In this autobiographical story of 'the troubles' in Northern Ireland written and directed by Kenneth Branagh, young Buddy (Jude Hill) and his father (Jamie Dornan) must decide if they will escape Belfast's chaos and sectarianism for a better life abroad. A Van Morrison soundtrack compliments the film.

Join Caroline and Dannelle for a podcast episode perfect for Halloween! We'll be discussing some of our favorite horror titles, including "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow", "NOS4A2" by Joe Hill, "Rosemary's Baby" by Ira Levin, "Odd Thomas" by Dean Koontz, "Just Like Home" by Sarah Gailey and "The Graveyard Book" by Neil Gaiman.

Shelf Logic has seen many an episode about true crime! Alyssa and Caroline embrace a different brand of scary for October as they discuss their favorite true crime books! Books mentioned include "My Friend Dahmer" and "Kent State" by Derf Backderf, "Conviction: The Untold Story of Putting Jodi Arias Behind Bars" by Juan Martinez, "Killer Book of Serial Killers" by Tom Philbin, "Columbine" by Dave Cullen, and many more!

Check This Out features reviews of new movie releases from Maricopa County Library District. In this episode we review the new Matt Damon vehicle Stillwater. Damon stars as an oil rig worker thrown into the French Riviera underworld when his study-abroad daughter is accused of murder.

It is the sequel you never asked for! Alyssa and Melissa talk about favorite foods, colors, seasons, actors, etc! We also discuss the Teen Wolf TV Series, Lightyear, Lost City of Z, Jane the Virgin, Carmen Sandiego, Something Great, Travel Books, Drop Dead Fred, Birdcage, Mrs Doubtfire, Father of the Bride, Mean Girls, Bring It On.

Join Karen, Glen and Matt as they discuss tabletop role playing games and resources available in the MCLD collection that will help game masters and players improve or enhance their experiences with role playing games.

Join Alyssa and Melissa as they dive into the True Crime section and find mysterious books that left them wanting more. Books include The Only Plane in the Sky, She Kills Me, I'll Be Gone In the Dark, Under the Banner of Heaven, and More!