Semi Bookish
Arts & Culture Podcasts
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.
Location:
United States
Genres:
Arts & Culture Podcasts
Description:
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.
Language:
English
Contact:
5172652265
Email:
amyers@adrian.lib.mi.us
Episodes
Book Discussion: The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms
4/10/2024
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, or love it? Listen and find out!
Duration:01:00:10
Book Discussion: Tokyo Ghoul
3/25/2024
On this episode of Semi-Bookish, continue our book discussions! Join us as we discuss Erin's Pick: Tokyo Ghoul.
Duration:00:59:27
Book Discussion: Naked Lunch by William S. Burroughs.
3/11/2024
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 about why it was chosen, our reactions, and what we all think. This episode? Naked Lunch by William S. Burroughs.
Duration:01:00:09
In which we talk fantasy and Black authors
2/26/2024
On this episode of Semi-Bookish, we discuss Children's Fantasy, Black Authors, and what the linchpin is in certain eras of Fantasy!
Duration:01:00:26
Love on the Airwaves
2/12/2024
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 ships that we love (and hate).
Duration:00:58:12
New Year, New Ish
1/29/2024
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 sneak peak in how we might go about talking about those topics.
Duration:00:52:14
Hooray! Bojack Horseman Episode!
1/15/2024
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 the fun that comes with it.
Duration:00:58:27
In which we talk about the Renaissance (but which one?)
12/4/2023
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 what we wish would just not return ever again.
Duration:01:00:28
I read that in a book once!
11/6/2023
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 Library Assistant, Lizbeth, we talk about all things nonfiction.
Duration:00:58:00
The Zombie Episode
10/9/2023
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 brain eating fiends, including some lore of where they came from!
Duration:00:58:04
Online Communities: The ’Yelling at Clouds’ Episode
9/25/2023
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 things we've never read before. In this episode of Semi-Bookish, the group discusses those online book communities like Booktok, Booktube, and others and what we both love and dislike about them.
Duration:01:03:14
Do you like genres? We like genres!
9/11/2023
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, and which ones they would throw away if they could.
Duration:01:00:49
Warning: Emotional attachments to characters is not recommended
8/28/2023
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 is nerve wracking! Join Semi-Bookish as they talk about death in media, and feelings of sadness and validation when it comes to certain character deaths.
Duration:00:57:52
Talking about endings
8/14/2023
Media that has great endings, media that has bad endings, today we talk about what makes an ending work, and what disappoints us!
Duration:00:58:42
Cartoons? Comics? Manga!
7/17/2023
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.
Duration:00:53:30
Creating New Worlds
7/3/2023
Is it worldbuilding or lore? Today's topic covers our favorite types of worldbuilding, favorite lore, and which pieces of media do it well. Diving into the depths of media, Semi-Bookish looks at just what makes worldbuilding so great.
Duration:00:56:40
The PRIDE Episode
6/19/2023
It's Pride month! Join us as we talk about queer books, representation in literature, upcoming library events, and more!
Duration:00:55:48
Let’s talk about Fandom
5/22/2023
We can all admit that we're a fan of something. But does that mean that we're in the fandom? And what even is a fandom anyway? On this episode we take a dive into fandoms, what we love about them, and what we hate.
Duration:00:56:30
An Ode to Video Games
4/24/2023
It's that time of year again! For this episode, we discuss pieces of our favorite video game lore, quests we love, and quests we hate!
Duration:00:59:09
What do you MEAN you didn’t finish the book?!
4/10/2023
There are some books you love, some books you hate, and then there are books you just couldn't finish. Join the Semi-Bookish team as they talk about books they didn't finish, and reasons as to why someone might not get through a whole book.
Duration:00:59:12