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The Book Isn't Necessarily Better: A Library Podcast

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The Book Isn't Necessarily Better: A Library Podcast
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  • DUNE and...done.
    Join Roxanne and Mikayla as they discuss Dune by Frank Herbert along with two very special guests....their husbands, Ryan and Nick! In this final episode of the podcast, listen as the librarians finally tackle the most requested episode, and how much of the movie Roxanne was able to sit through... Also, find out which unlikely publisher finally took a chance on Herbert's manuscript. The answer will surprise you!
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  • Minisode: How to Train Your Dragon
    Join Mikayla, Roxanne, and special guest host Avalon Robinson to discuss a children's book classic, How to Train Your Dragon by Cressida Cowell. Find out just how different the book is from the movie, and why Cressida Cowell is A-OK with that. In fact, she has even called the two properties "cousins!" In this episode, we discuss Avalon's children's book series she wrote about her character, Captain Acorn, and how the book publishing process works. Books By Cressida Cowell Become a Member InterLibrary Loan
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  • Macbeth
    Join Roxanne and Mikayla as they discuss Macbeth by William Shakespeare. Discover the theatre curse resulting from uttering the name of "The Scottish Play" off-stage that causes actors to do some very silly things to break the hex. Learn the story behind "Voodoo Macbeth," a smash hit production of Macbeth featuring an all-black cast and crew sponsored by the WPA during the Great Depression. Find Macbeth at the Library Become a Member InterLibrary Loan
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  • Alice in Wonderland
    Join Roxanne and Mikayla as they discuss Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll, aka Charles Lutwidge Dodgson. Listen as they discuss the origin story of Alice's adventures and the complicated legacy of Lewis himself. Find out which common words Carroll coined, and what exactly is, a Jabberwocky. Find Alice in Wonderland Material Become a Member InterLibrary Loan
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  • The Age of Innocence
    Join Roxanne and Mikayla as they discuss The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton. Listen as the librarians discuss Wharton's Pulitzer Prize winning novel, and how she was the first woman to do so! Discover why Scorsese called his 1993 adaptation his "most violent movie," and learn some Gilded Age women's history along the way. More By Edith Wharton Become a Member InterLibrary Loan
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About The Book Isn't Necessarily Better: A Library Podcast

Don't let anyone tell you the book is always better! The Community Library Network librarians Mikayla and Roxanne are here to spill the tea about the books you love (or don't!) and their many adaptations. Movies, albums, plays, graphic novels, and spinoffs are all on the table. No ratings--just our humble opinions about all things entertainment and tips for library super users. The views, information or opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily reflect the opinions, standards or policies of the Community Library Network.
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