The Shhh! Crew is exploring the world of nonfiction with a review of the award-winning book Whipping Boy by Allen Kurzweil. We also try our best at a classic character quiz. Be prepared for some fun discussions!

S3 Episode 1: Pride and Preposterousness

Mar 1st, 2024 42m 31s

The Shhh! Crew is back for a new season! Join us as we discuss Mel's pick, Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo, and get up to no good with a fun dramatization of Pride and Prejudice. Let the good times roll!

S2 Episode 6: Deer, Bobcats, Bears…Oh My!

Dec 22nd, 2023 47m 20s

The Shhh...Crew invite you to join us for the last episode of the year! Listen in as we discuss our nonfiction selection Fuzz by Mary Roach. We will also share some library updates and reveal our idea for the next book selection. Be ready for a

S2 Episode 5: It's a Double Feature!

Aug 21st, 2023 44m 56s

The Shhh...Crew is back with a double feature! Listen in as we delve into the winning book from our podcast vote Flicker in the Dark by Stacy Willingham and compare it to Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens. We will also blindly choose our n

S2 Episode 4: March into History

Mar 8th, 2023 1h 5m

Join Morgan and Andrea for a special history episode with archivist and library personnel Allison as she enlightens us about a few remarkable women in history. We will also review Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman, along with its movie counterpa

S2 Episode 3: Spill the Tea

Jan 31st, 2023 37m 37s

Morgan's sidekicks, Mel and Andrea, spill the tea as they discuss the book of the day The Chicken Sisters by K.J. Dell'Antonia, attempt a Famous First Lines book quiz with a little help from the Help Desk, and blindly pick the next book from a

S2 Episode 2: This is a Tricycle

Nov 21st, 2022 1h

It's us again! Morgan and Andrea are back with a special guest this time. Come get scared with us as we discuss Emily Carroll's Through the Woods, solve some difficult (not really) riddles in honor of Morgan's birthday, and have Morgan blindly

S2 Episode 1: New Beginnings (The Phoenix Episode)

Oct 10th, 2022 40m 14s

We're back! Join Morgan as she introduces a new partner in crime and catches us up with the goings on at Garland Public Libraries. We will discuss Everything We Didn't Say by Nicole Baart, introduce a funny First Line contest (with a few of our

Episode 12: The First Annual Shushies

Oct 30th, 2021 32m 52s

One year after Shhh! A Library Podcast first began, Morgan and Jenna celebrate the end of a season with a special awards show! They also get into the Halloween spirit by discussing “The Final Girl Support Group” by Grady Hendrix.

Episode 11: Dead Air

Sep 29th, 2021 37m 31s

It's time to dive into the mystery genre. What makes a book a mystery, and what makes a mystery cozy? Find the answers to all of your questions in this episode! Jenna and Morgan discuss Filipino food, cozy mystery puns, and Arsenic and Adobo b

Episode 10: The "Tinth" Anniversary

Aug 31st, 2021 33m 21s

Morgan and Jenna sit down with a special guest to discuss all things book clubs! If you are interested in Garland Libraries' club, or want to start your own, there is plenty of advice for you. They also discuss The Vanishing Half, a recent libr

Episode 9: Robots vs. Romance, Part 2

Jul 30th, 2021 35m 47s

Shhh! A Library Podcast is back at last with “Robots vs. Romance, Part 2”! Jenna and Morgan celebrate all things romance this month with a quiz, book discussion, and more. This month’s title is Beyond the Highland Mist by Karen Marie Moning.Nex

Episode 8: Robots vs. Romance, Part 1

May 26th, 2021 28m 42s

Join Garland librarians Jenna and Morgan as they discuss graduate school, the Summer Reading Program, and reading books outside of their preferred genres. Morgan gives an honest review of this month’s challenge: All Systems Red by Martha Wells.

Episode 7: Library Jobs: Beyond Shhh!-ing

Apr 20th, 2021 29m 20s

In this special library-themed episode of Shhh! A Library Podcast, Morgan and Jenna interview other staff members to find out exactly how a public library works. Staff share insights, surprises, and things they love about their various jobs. Mo

Episode 6: Things We Probably Learned in School

Apr 2nd, 2021 29m 59s

In this episode, Jenna and Morgan discuss Elizabeth Acevedo's young adult novel in verse, Clap When You Land. They also bring you more Garland Libraries updates and confessions, and test their own knowledge about all things library-related.Next

Episode 5: The Librarian's Guide to Haunted Houses

Feb 26th, 2021 27m 27s

Morgan and Jenna discuss Home Before Dark, the new thriller/suspense novel from Riley Sager, along with library stories, news, and other updates.Next month's title is Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo.

Episode 4: A Recording of Jenna and Morgan

Jan 30th, 2021 30m 31s

Jenna and Morgan ring in the New Year by discussing one of last year's most popular new titles: The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V. E. Schwab. In this episode, you will find laughs, insights, and very good summaries. Come for the book talks

Episode 3: A Holly Jolly Podcast

Dec 22nd, 2020 24m 41s

Morgan and Jenna talk about the novel Seven Days of Us by Francesca Hornak in a special holiday-themed episode of Shhh! A Library Podcast. Listen to book discussions, holiday greetings from staff, and the latest Garland Libraries news.Next mont

Episode 2: Reading, Walking, Writing, and Pantsing

Nov 23rd, 2020 32m 47s

We discuss Morgan's Harry Potter Journey, National Novel Writing Month, reading challenges, and other topics. Emma joins Jenna and Morgan to share some insight and writing advice. James Patterson is accidentally mentioned again.Books discussed

Episode 1: The Food Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe

Oct 9th, 2020 25m 15s

Jenna and Morgan introduce themselves and the podcast, and talk about their experiences reading popular authors for the first time. Next episode's book challenges are The Hating Game by Sally Thorne, and This Is How You Lose the Time War by Ama

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