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Semi Bookish
Adrian District Library professionals discussing books, movies, pop culture, and more. Our emphasis will be readers/viewers/services advisory, but this podcast will provide a connection to the inner workings and interests of staff members at ADL. We're not just about books, we're Semi Bookish.
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In which we read the Magician's Nephew
The second of our Chronicles of Narnia series, we discuss The Magician's Nephew, our thoughts, and connections that we made while reading it.
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In which we talk about the Chronicles of Narnia
In the first of a new series, Semi-Bookish is reading the Chronicles of Narnia! Follow us for this first episode as we discuss the series and the order in…
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In which Toni REALLY likes Rome
Welcome back to Semi-Bookish! After a small hiatus, we resume with Toni's birthday episode! Did you know Toni likes history, and also the show Spartacus? Enjoy…
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Stories + Music = This Episode
Storytelling can be done with music, but what about stories that use music in their medium? In this episode of Semi-bookish, we revisit an older episode topic…
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The Doctor Who Episode
A bit of wibbly, wobbly, timey, wimey stuff is discussed today as the theme of this episode is Doctor Who! Put on your really long scarves, take out your sonic…
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The Final Fantasy Episode
A belated episode! For Erin's birthday episode, we talk about their favorite video game series. What's your favorite video game? Let's talk about it!
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Readers and Expectations
In today's episode of Semi-Bookish, we talk about reading, books, and the expectations readers have when looking at readalikes, similar genres, and…
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The Hockey Romance Episode
In this episode of Semi-Bookish we talk about Hockey Romance, which is a current hot topic. We discuss Heated Rivalry, sports romance, and more!
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Local History Learnings
In this late Black History Month themed episode, we talk about Black History Month, but in local history terms. Starting with a display, Erin learned a lot…
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The Toni Morrison Episode
For this episode of Semi-Bookish we discuss one of ours (and Toni's) favorite authors for Black History Month, Toni Morrison. Enjoy!
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Non-Human Characters
In this episode of Semi-Bookish we talk about well beloved characters who aren't human. Whether we like them or hate the, non-human characters span many…
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State of the Ish: 2026
New Year, More Semi-Bookish shenanigans. In this episode of Semi-Bookish, we talk about the different things we enjoyed from 2025, and stuff we're looking…
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Comics and the Watchmen
r one of our last episodes of the year, we celebrate Grant's birthday by discussing the iconic Watchmen comic book, comic book rules, and Graphic Novels in…
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The Non-Fiction Series: Grant's Book
In this episode of Semi-Bookish, we return from a momentary hiatus with Grant's Non-Fiction book!
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The Non-Fiction Series: Toni's Book
In this episode of Semi-Bookish, we continue our Non-Fiction series, with Toni's pick! We read "Reflections" by Diana Wynne Jones, and talk about writing as an…
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The Elder Scrolls : Toni's Episode
For this episode of the podcast we celebrate Toni's birthday by talking about The Elder Scrolls Series. A continuation of the last episode. We talk about our…
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The Elder Scrolls Episode, part 1
In this episode of the podcast, we discuss the wonders of the Elder Scrolls series in preparation for Toni's Birthday episode!
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The Poison Episode
In this episode of Semi-Bookish, we get into our reading of Non-Fiction books! This is Erin's pick with "A Taste for Poison" by Neil Bradbury. Filled with…
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It's Non-Fiction! Part 2
Part 2 to our lead in to discussing Non-Fiction books!In this episode we talk about books that we enjoy in the Non-Fiction genre, along with discussing the…
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Tell a friend of a friend (That we're talking about Non-fiction)
Us? Back after a hiatus? More likely than you think. We're back, and talking about Non-Fiction! This is part 1 of a lead in to us reading non-fiction books and…
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This episode is a Thrill(er)
Are these books a thrill? Or not? This episode of Semi-Bookish talks about different genres of Thrillers, and why they're such a popular genre!
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The Starkid Episode
Welcome to Erin's Birthday Episode! She's decided to make the Semi-Bookish group watch a couple Starkid musicals, and discuss them in this episode! Will they…
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Celebrate 100 Episodes!
We've had 100 episodes of Semi-Bookish! Join us for this celebratory episode where we look back on some of our favorite moments from previous episodes.
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The Fanfiction Episode - Part 2
Just when you thought we were done talking about it, here we are again! In this shortish episode, we finish talking about fanfiction!
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Women who write!
In this episode, we look at the importance of women authors, and women of color authors, and how they influence the reading world!
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In Which We Read Fanfiction
Are we reading fanficiton this episode? Of course we are! In this episode of Semi-Bookish, Erin picks out a fanfiction for everyone else to read. Will they…
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Fanfiction terms (and conditions)
Sometimes we need to know things, and in this episode, the Semi-Bookish crew looks at Fanfiction terms, and try to describe them. Of course, all of this will…
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A Semi-Bookish Double Feature
New year, New Bookish topics! This episode is a double feature where we talk about what we're excited for in 2025, and then we're going to revisit an old…
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A Semi-Bookish Odyssey
Welcome to space! Just kidding, but in this episode of Semi-Bookish, we take a trip into one of Grant's favorite films. Listen as we talk about 2001: A Space…
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Fun with Tropes
A belated episode! In this episode of Semi-Bookish, we talk about tropes, and pull a few out of the hat. Who knows what we'll talk about on this episode.
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Books that give us goosebumps
It's spooky season! Which means we need at least one episode about things that go bump in the night. In this episode we cover all different types of spooky…
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The Black Horror Episode
It's a little late, but here we are! Amongst all of the spooky and scary content one can enjoy during the Halloween season, we've decided to take a spin…
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Book Discussion: Hell Followed With Us
Another day, another book discussion! Join Erin and Grant as they talk about Hell Followed With Us by Andrew Joseph White.
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Toni's Birthday: The Mouse Episode
We all like watching our favorite movies for that little bit of nostalgia, don't we? So, on this episode, join us as we talk about some our favorite Disney…
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What do libraries do: weeding and recycling books
There's plenty of things to do at the Library. One of the more lesser known things is the process of weeding! In this episode we talk to Katey Morgan, a local…
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What do Libraries do? Tales from the front desk
Sitting at the front desk, we often have stories to tell. As an integral part of the Library, clerks often do a lot of different things. Listen to this episode…
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Romance or Fantasy? Why not both?
It's time for Romance, and it's time for Fantasy! On this episode of Semi-Bookish, Erin and Toni explore the genre that is Romantasy.
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Tales of a Sailor: Discussing Billy Budd
Out on the open seas just about anything can happen, ask Billy Budd, the local sailor! On this episode of Semi-Bookish we take a step into the classics as we…
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What do libraries do? Local History and Cataloging
It's a new episode, and that means it's time to learn a little bit more about what libraries do. On this episode of Semi-Bookish, we look at books both new and…
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Achilles come down! A Song of Achilles
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No! It's Patroclus and Achilles! On this episode of Semi-Bookish we discuss the book Song of Achilles by Madeline Miler. Did we…
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What do libraries do? Youth Services
We're talking about something new on this episode of Semi-Bookish! Want to know what libraries do? Listen to this episode as we talk about different things…
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Book Discussion : Howl's Moving Castle
Today's book discussion centers around the favorite of not one, but two members of the Semi-Bookish crew. In this episode we discuss Howl's Moving Castle by…
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Book Discussion: Kiki's Delivery Service
With a little bit of magic and a touch of nostalgia, Semi-Bookish talks about Kiki's Delivery Service by Eiko Kadono. Join us as we discuss what we loved, what…
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Book Discussion: Dreamlives of Debris
And we are back with book discussions! This episode is Grant's pick, and we're discussing Dreamlives of Debris by Lance Olsen. This book surprised us in more…
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Watching Tokyo Ghoul: An Interlude
We're taking a break from reading books to watch episodes of Tokyo Ghoul. In Erin's birthday episode, we discuss all of the things we watched from the first…
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Book Discussion: The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms
On this episode of the Semi-Bookish podcast, we explore Toni's pick for book discussion. The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms by N.K. Jemisin. Will the group hate it…
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Book Discussion: Tokyo Ghoul
On this episode of Semi-Bookish, continue our book discussions! Join us as we discuss Erin's Pick: Tokyo Ghoul.
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Book Discussion: Naked Lunch by William S. Burroughs.
On this episode of Semi-Bookish, we begin our set of book discussions. Each member of the podcast has chosen books to read, and in each episode we will talk…
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In which we talk fantasy and Black authors
On this episode of Semi-Bookish, we discuss Children's Fantasy, Black Authors, and what the linchpin is in certain eras of Fantasy!
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Love on the Airwaves
Can't you feel the romance in the air, or at least on the airwaves? Feel the love this episode by listening to Semi-Bookish talk about romance in books, and…
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New Year, New Ish
It's the new year, which means it's time for our State of the Ish! In this episode we go over some of the things we want to talk about, while also giving you a…
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Hooray! Bojack Horseman Episode!
Welcome to the new year! Before we can start, we have some catching up to do. So enjoy Grant's birthday episode where we discuss Bojack Horseman, and all of…
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In which we talk about the Renaissance (but which one?)
On this episode of the Semi-Bookish podcast, join the cast as they discuss all the different types of media that's had a renaissance in the recent past, and…
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I read that in a book once!
It's time to talk facts, and by facts we mean what makes the Semi-Bookish group both love and hate nonfiction! Joined this episode by our Bilingual Outreach…
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The Zombie Episode
BRAAAAINNNSSS! Is what we would say if we were actually Zombies. But on this episode of Semi-Bookish, we get to talk about our favorite media involving the…
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Online Communities: The ’Yelling at Clouds’ Episode
Love 'em or hate 'em we all have to admit that online book communities influence how we look at books, and the reviews we read sometimes influence us to read…
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Do you like genres? We like genres!
In celebration of the birthday of our dear Toni, the theme of this episode surrounds their choice of topic: genres! The group discusses their favorite genres…
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Warning: Emotional attachments to characters is not recommended
It's common knowledge by anyone who consumes media to not get too attached to characters too early in. Knowing your favorite characters could die at any moment…
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Talking about endings
Media that has great endings, media that has bad endings, today we talk about what makes an ending work, and what disappoints us!
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Cartoons? Comics? Manga!
Take a seat as we introduce you to the world of Manga! Semi-Bookish talks about their favorite pieces, different types of manga, and what they enjoy about it.