Between the Shelves

Marianne and Alex share their thoughts, snubs and surprises from the 98th Academy Awards.01:12 - Our year at the movies / Best Picture thoughts08:22 - Best Actor / Actress15:46 - Highlights (and lowlights) from the night25:39 - Surprises and snubs38:02 - Best Casting and closing thoughts~~~~~For our complete show notes and links to items we mention in this episode, visit sayvillelibrary.org/podcast.Have a question, comment or topic idea? Let us know at [email protected]!If you liked the show, please subscribe and leave a 5-star review!

Kristina, Tory, Evan and first-timer Maddy join the pod to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Pokémon! We discuss our first memories of Pokémon, the explosive growth of the trading card game, its rise to becoming the most profitable franchise of all time, and much more. Plus, a special bonus Pokémon Start Bracket!00:01:37 - Our Pokémon origin stories00:15:07 - Trading Cards00:23:49 - Anime & Staying Power00:30:10 - There's a Pokémon game for everyone00:40:34 - Pokémon Co. & Spin-Offs00:46:40 - Pokémon Starter Bracket!01:07:58 - Favorite new starters & closing thoughts~~~~~For our complete show notes and links to items we mention in this episode, visit sayvillelibrary.org/podcast.Have a question, comment or topic idea? Let us know at [email protected]!If you liked the show, please subscribe and leave a 5-star review!

In honor of the shortest month of the year, we talk all things short stories! Marianne, Head of Teen Services, drops by to discuss the elements of a great short story and share some of her personal favorite collections.00:28 - What's so great about short stories?12:03 - The Story and its Writer20:27 - The History of Sound by Ben Shattuck27:42 - "The Classics"31:27 - Stories from the Tenants Downstairs by Sidik Fofana36:23 - George Saunders43:30 - Where Are You Really From by Elaine Hsieh Chou48:30 - Contemporary short story authors54:13 - Closing thoughts~~~~~For our complete show notes and links to items we mention in this episode, visit sayvillelibrary.org/podcast.Have a question, comment or topic idea? Let us know at [email protected]!If you liked the show, please subscribe and leave a 5-star review!

We celebrate the shortest month of the year by honoring some of pop culture's greatest "weird little guys" by pitting them against each other in our (first?) Weird Little Guy Tournament!00:37 - Introduction~~ ROUND OF 16 ~~03:37 - Furby vs. Worm06:00 - Babu Frik vs. Rizzo the Rat09:21 - Lord Farquaad vs. Tim Conway12:51 - Donnie Thornberry vs. Smeagol16:41 - George Costanza vs. Danny Devito20:07 - Ralph Wiggum vs. Fidget23:18 - Mike Wazowski vs. Michigan J. Frog27:14 - Yoda vs. Pizza Planet Alien31:50 - QUARTERFINALS34:57 - SEMI-FINALS43:31 - FINALS51:49 - Final Thoughts~~~~~For our complete show notes and links to items we mention in this episode, visit sayvillelibrary.org/podcast.Have a question, comment or topic idea? Let us know at [email protected]!If you liked the show, please subscribe and leave a 5-star review!

Steph and Evan join the pod to celebrate National Puzzle Day! To celebrate, we discuss the key elements of a good puzzle and share some of our personal favorite puzzles and puzzle games.0:00:26 - Introduction (? → !)0:10:23 - The Room0:14:28 - Jigsaw puzzles0:24:51 - Unpacking & Shape Escape0:26:27 - Strange Jigsaws0:32:31 - Mahjongg Solitaire & Minesweeper0:37:19 - Rebuses0:40:39 - Crosswords0:45:56 - Hexic HD & Tetris0:54:47 - The Witness1:03:37 - Wrap-Up~~~~~For our complete show notes and links to items we mention in this episode, visit sayvillelibrary.org/podcast.Have a question, comment or topic idea? Let us know at [email protected]!If you liked the show, please subscribe and leave a 5-star review!

Dust off your Walkmans and grab your flamethrowers, we're heading into the Upside Down! Marianne, Sean, Lizzie, and Katie join the pod for an unprecedented 5(!) person recording to discuss our favorite moments and legacy of Stranger Things and share our thoughts on its final season.01:13 - First experiences with the show04:08 - Impact & nostalgia factor07:34 - Favorite season10:41 - Favorite cast members18:15 - More thoughts on characters22:55 - Final season35:24 - Actors and Easter eggs39:08 - Final thoughts~~~~~For our complete show notes and links to items we mention in this episode, visit sayvillelibrary.org/podcast.Have a question, comment or topic idea? Let us know at [email protected]!If you liked the show, please subscribe and leave a 5-star review!

In our last episode of 2025, Marianne, Rachel and Katie join the pod to share their favorite books, shows and more of the year! 0:01:10 - Everything Must Go by Dorian Lynskey0:06:50 - The Sunflower Boys by Sam Wachman0:12:25 - The Briar Club by Kate Quinn0:17:17 - Papilio by Ben Clanton, Corey R. Tabor & Andy Chou Musser0:21:12 - Life, and Death, and Giants by Ron Rindo0:27:55 - Adolescence0:34:46 - TerraGreen, Haminations, and TheOdd1sOut (Youtube Channels)0:37:41 - Task 0:42:18 - IT: Welcome to Derry0:50:17 - Secret Mall Apartment0:56:54 - "Good Hang" with Amy Poehler1:00:21 - Despelote~~~~~For our complete show notes and links to items we mention in this episode, visit sayvillelibrary.org/podcast.Have a question, comment or topic idea? Let us know at [email protected]!

On this very special, "Ho! Ho! Ho-liday edition" of the pod, we rank (almost) every Rankin/Bass animated holiday special, from Rudolph to Santa, Baby! Spoiler: it's a bumpy sleigh ride!02:11 - Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer07:17 - The Little Drummer Boy10:43 - Frosty the Snowman14:12 - Santa Claus is Comin' to Town18:10 - The Year Without Santa Claus21:46 - 'Twas the Night Before Christmas25:39 - The First Christmas27:43 - Frosty's Winter Wonderland29:32 - Nestor, the Long-Eared Donkey32:45 - The Stingiest Man in Town34:31 - Rudolph & Frosty's Christmas in July38:28 - Jack Frost42:17 - The Leprechaun's Christmas Gold45:43 - The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus49:30 - Santa, Baby!56:33 - Closing thoughts~~~~~For our complete show notes and links to items we mention in this episode, visit sayvillelibrary.org/podcast.Have a question, comment or topic idea? Let us know at [email protected]!

Our Best of the Year episodes continue! This time Tory, Kristina and Evan drop by to discuss their favorite books, music, shows and video games of the year. This fun conversation is not one to be missed!(00:01:10) - Everything is Tuberculosis by John Green(00:05:36) - The Everlasting by Alix E. Harrow(00:09:30) - Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid(00:12:03) - Shadow Ticket by Thomas Pynchon(00:18:32) - The Baker's Wife(00:23:44) - Ego Death at the Bachelorette Party by Hayley Williams(00:25:55) - Phantom Island by King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard(00:29:27) - "Gnarly" by Katseye(00:34:00) - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33(00:39:46) - Blue Prince(00:48:14) - Merrily We Roll Along(00:55:13) - "Disney's Living Characters: A Broken Promise" by Defunctland(01:05:07) - Death by Lightning(01:09:07) - The Rehearsal~~~~~For our complete show notes and links to items we mention in this episode, visit sayvillelibrary.org/podcast.Have a question, comment or topic idea? Let us know at [email protected]!

It's time for our end of the year wrap-up! Lizzie, Sean and Tim join the pod to share their favorite books, shows, albums and more of 2025!01:04 - The Antidote by Karen Russell04:41 - Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins08:44 - The Tenant by Frieda McFadden11:34 - Wool by Hugh Howey14:01 - Enshittification: Why Everything Sudddenly Got Worse and What To Do About It by Corey Doctorow21:29 - Music for People Who Believe in Love by Joe Jonas24:46 - Man's Best Friend by Sabrina Carpenter28:49 - Getting Killed by Geese33:50 - Death Stranding 2: On the Beach39:51 - Common Side Effects43:35 - The Pitt49:15 - Alien: Earth54:50 - Bugonia~~~~~For our complete show notes and links to items we mention in this episode, visit sayvillelibrary.org/podcast.Have a question, comment or topic idea? Let us know at [email protected]!

Sean and special guest Sharon O'Halloran (our first ever non-library worker guest!) join the pod to discuss their favorite war movies.0:00:50 - Introduction0:05:35 - Our Top 10 War Movies0:09:44 - Saving Private Ryan0:13:50 - Black Hawk Down0:19:26 - Apocalypse Now0:24:22 - Full Metal Jacket0:27:41 - Dunkirk0:32:26 - Das Boot0:36:27 - Greyhound0:40:49 - Come and See0:44:46 - Warfare0:54:34 - Paths of Glory0:59:41 - Lone Survivor1:03:00 - The Hurt Locker1:06:27 - All Quiet on the Western Front (2022)~~~~~For our complete show notes and links to items we mention in this episode, visit sayvillelibrary.org/podcast.Have a question, comment or topic idea? Let us know at [email protected]!

The spooky season is upon us! That means it's time once again for our Horror-ween Movie Challenge! Peter, Lizzie and Kristina join the pod to reveal this year's horror movie categories and share some of their film recommendations to send shivers down your spine.01:11 - Introduction02:55 - Takes Place in NY, Vampires, Zombies & Folk Horror07:28 - Stephen King Adaptation, Creepy Children, & Horror Series12:59 - Demonic Possession, Body, Sci-Fi, & Classic Horror16:27 - 80s, 70s, Holiday Slasher, & Killer Animal Horror22:12 - Yuppie Nightmares, Asian, Inanimate Object, & Comedy-Horror28:23 - Found Footage, Ghost, Kanopy/Hoopla, Remakes, & Invisible Killers~~~~~For our complete show notes and links to items we mention in this episode, visit sayvillelibrary.org/podcast.Have a question, comment or topic idea? Let us know at [email protected]!

Sean and Lizzie help kickoff the NFL season by discussing their favorite football movies and shows.01:05 - Football movie tropes and themes07:31 - Do you have to be a fan to appreciate football movies?10:21 - Remember the Titans18:18 - Any Given Sunday22:15 - When the Game Stands Tall26:29 - Friday Night Lights (movie)31:48 - Friday Night Lights (show)36:50 - Rudy40:03 - We Are Marshall46:02 - Hurry-Up Reviews54:38 - Fantasy Football Movie Draft~~~~~For our complete show notes and links to items we mention in this episode, visit sayvillelibrary.org/podcast.Have a question, comment or topic idea? Let us know at [email protected]!

Tory, Kristina and Meg join the pod to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the original The Phantom of the Opera film by discussing its many adaptations, including their review of "Masquerade" the immersive theatrical experience!0:01:35 - "Fan-toms"0:05:39 - Changes to the story0:09:16 - 1925 film0:18:16 - 1943 film0:22:49 - Broadway version (1986)0:31:16 - Phantom (1991)0:43:14 - 2004 film0:53:13 - Masquerade (2025)1:07:10 - Final thoughts~~~~~For our complete show notes and links to items we mention in this episode, visit sayvillelibrary.org/podcast.Have a question, comment or topic idea? Let us know at [email protected]!

Resident movie buffs, Alex and Sean, sit down to discuss The New York Times' "Top 100 Films of the 21st Century" and compare it to their own lists.01:17 - How the list was created04:21 - Initial impressions & how many movies we've seen13:25 - List theories and insights20:34 - Snubs28:39 - Surprises35:08 - Personal film rating/ranking criteria41:16 - NYT's Reader Poll44:38 - Final thoughts and game~~~~~For our complete show notes and links to items we mention in this episode, visit sayvillelibrary.org/podcast.Have a question, comment or topic idea? Let us know at [email protected]!

On this very special episode, Tory and Barbara from Patron Services join Alex to discuss the life of a library book, from the moment they're ordered to their last moments in the library ... and beyond!03:02 - Book Ordering15:07 - Processing & Cataloging25:59 - Book Repair30:09 - Life on the Shelf34:17 - Weeding & End of Life~~~~~For our complete show notes and links to items we mention in this episode, visit sayvillelibrary.org/podcast.Have a question, comment or topic idea? Let us know at [email protected]!

Tory and Kristina are back again to share some things they're into!01:53 - Taskmaster05:30 - Stargate SG-111:07- The Antidote by Karen Russell16:04 - Vince Guaraldi18:57 - The Incandescent by Emily Tesh23:52 - Everything Must Go: The Stories We Tell Ourselves About the End of the World by Darian Lynskey28:20 - Duel31:54 - Infinity Nikki39:17 - The Phoenician Scheme~~~~~For our complete show notes and links to items we mention in this episode, visit sayvillelibrary.org/podcast.Have a question, comment or topic idea? Let us know at [email protected]!

Tory and Kristina join Alex to talk about what they're into!02:15 - Adolescence (Netflix)06:43 - Clair Obscure: Expedition 3311:41 - Pokémon Shield17:20 - Atomfall23:20 - Fantasy BINGO28:03 - Crochet33:41 - Abundance by Ezra Klein, Derek Thompson37:08 - Final Destination Series44:29 - Les Misérables~~~~~For our complete show notes and links to items we mention in this episode, visit sayvillelibrary.org/podcast.Have a question, comment or topic idea? Let us know at [email protected]!

Peter, Lizzie and Alex discuss what makes a great album cover and share some of their favorites!01:39 - London Calling - The Clash04:39 - Power, Corruption and Lies - New Order07:13 - Virgin - Lorde10:06 - Kimono My House - Sparks13:34 - Faith - The Cure15:47 - Radical Optimism - Dua Lipa17:49 - Madvillainy - Madvillain21:26 - Gala - Lush25:20 - Short n’ Sweet (Deluxe Ed.) - Sabrina Carpenter27:49 - Swordfishtrombones - Tom Waits32:20 - Low Birth Weight - Piano Magic35:00 - Sweetener - Ariana Grande37:47 - Head Hunters - Herbie Hancock40:11 - Utopia - Bjork43:05 - Nonante-Cinq - Angèle44:36 - Honorable Mentions~~~~~For our complete show notes and links to items we mention in this episode, visit sayvillelibrary.org/podcast.Have a question, comment or topic idea? Let us know at [email protected]!

Peter, Sean and Lizzie join to pod to celebrate the 50th anniversary of fin-tastic summer blockbuster film JAWS!00:38 - First experiences with JAWS03:36 - Opening scene, Spielberg, & Box Office10:04 - Second Shark Attack & Quint15:31 - Domesticity, Grounded Horror & Hooper20:53 - The Reveal & The Hunt27:03 - Ending & Sequels36:32 - Closing Thoughts~~~~~For our complete show notes and links to items we mention in this episode, visit sayvillelibrary.org/podcast.Have a question, comment or topic idea? Let us know at [email protected]!

Sean, Marianne and Rachel join the pod to share some of their favorite LGBTQ+ films, books, shows and more to celebrate Pride Month!01:20 - The Watermelon Woman05:30 - Brave Face by Shaun David Hutchinson09:27 - This Day Changes Everything by Edward Underhill12:16 - Woodworking by Emily St. James16:37 - Sorry, We're Closed (2024 video game)22:08 - Romeo + Juliet (2024 play)28:54 - Pee-Wee as Himself37:47 - Happy Together43:23 - Heartstopper (Season 3)~~~~~For our complete show notes and links to items we mention in this episode, visit sayvillelibrary.org/podcast.Have a question, comment or topic idea? Let us know at [email protected]!

Tory, Steph and (making his podcast debut) Evan join the show to discuss their Broadway adventures this season and recap the 78th Annual Tony Awards!01:51 - Shows We've Seen This Season03:43 - Cynthia Erivo & Opening Number10:41 - Predictions & Best Musical15:20 - Best Revival of a Musical18:05 - Best Lead Actor in a Musical20:17 - Best Lead Actress in a Musical24:52 - Best Featured Actor in a Musical28:36 - Best Featured Actress in a Musical31:12 - The Plays & Other Categories34:21 - The Performances59:08 - Shows We're Looking Forward to Seeing Next Season~~~~~For our complete show notes and links to items we mention in this episode, visit sayvillelibrary.org/podcast.Have a question, comment or topic idea? Let us know at [email protected]!

This past week, we invited the graduating classes of Lincoln Ave., Cherry Ave., and Sunrise Drive Elementary Schools to tour the library. As part of their visit, they had a chance to drop in our recording studio and answer some prompts. This is what they said....00:00:48 - Lincoln Ave.00:31:46 - Cherry Ave.01:06:16 - Sunrise Drive~~~~~For our complete show notes and links to items we mention in this episode, visit sayvillelibrary.org/podcast.Have a question, comment or topic idea? Let us know at [email protected]!

We celebrate AniMAY by ranking the entire filmography of the world renowned Studio Ghibli!01:33 - Intro03:39 - Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (1984)06:36 - Castle in the Sky (1986)08:51 - My Neighbor Totoro (1988)13:09 - Grave of the Fireflies (1988)16:09 - Kiki’s Delivery Service (1989)19:02 - Only Yesterday (1991)20:27 - Porco Rosso (1992)23:08 - Ocean Waves (1993) & Pom Poko (1994)26:34 - Whisper of the Heart (1995)28:51 - Princess Mononoke (1997)30:45 - My Neighbors the Yamadas (1999)31:36 - Spirited Away (2001)34:05 - The Cat Returns (2002)36:03 - Howl’s Moving Castle (2004)38:07 - Tales from Earthsea (2006) & Ponyo (2008)40:25 - The Secret World of Arrietty (2010) & From Up on Poppy Hill (2011)42:29 - The Wind Rises (2013)45:09 - The Tale of Princess Kaguya (2013)47:35 - When Marnie Was There (2014)49:17 - The Red Turtle (2016) & Earwig and the Witch (2020)51:25 - The Boy and the Heron (2023)~~~~~For our complete show notes and links to items we mention in this episode, visit sayvillelibrary.org/podcast.Have a question, comment or topic idea? Let us know at [email protected]!

With the Nintendo Switch 2 release drawing near, we take a moment to share our favorite memories of the original Nintendo Switch. 02:16 - Nintendo Switch Launch (2017)05:12 - The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild09:26 - Appeal and Design of the Switch13:02 - Animal Crossing & The Shutdown18:31 - Switch Regrets, Performance Issues & Other Memories22:12 - Smash Bros Hype, Indies & Sales Records28:00 - Nintendo Switch 2 Hopes & Expectations~~~~~For our complete show notes and links to items we mention in this episode, visit sayvillelibrary.org/podcast.Have a question, comment or topic idea? Let us know at [email protected]!

Alex, Tory and Kristina celebrate Between the Shelves' 100TH EPISODE by answering questions submitted by you, our listeners!03:13 - Why did you start the podcast?05:38 - What is the least favorite part of your job?09:21 - What was your favorite episode to record?12:30 - Desert island questions19:23 - How would you catsit Garfield?21:10 - McDonalds, Wendy's or Taco Bell?21:29 - What's a completely useless skill you're proud of?23:04 - What's a topic you've always wanted to cover?25:30 - What time period would you wish to visit?28:15 - Which 5 guests would you invite for dinner?32:15 - What's one thing you can't live without?33:52 - What's your biggest fear?35:47 - What's a small thing that made you smile recently?38:07 - What's your biggest pet peeve?43:54 - Who would you swap lives with for a day?47:56 - One food for the rest of your life. What is it?49:37 - Favorite moment from the podcast that was cut?~~~~~For our complete show notes and links to items we mention in this episode, visit sayvillelibrary.org/podcast.Have a question, comment or topic idea? Let us know at [email protected]!

On this very special Earth Day episode, Sayville Library Assistant Director Tim Sicurella sits down to discuss the Library's progress to becoming certified sustainable with the Sustainable Library Initiative. Then, in the second half of the episode, we feature three Earth Day-themed micro-podcasts created by students from Sunrise Drive Elementary School!02:01 - Sustainable Libraries discussion with Tim Sicurella18:25 - "Save the Ocean" by Trevor and Julianna21:16 - "Recycling" by Casey, Harley, Zachary and Chase23:53 - "Don't Waste Food" by Emily, Dominic and Vera~~~~~For our complete show notes and links to items we mention in this episode, visit sayvillelibrary.org/podcast.Have a question, comment or topic idea? Let us know at [email protected]!

Library Director Jenn Fowler sits down with Alex to discuss the recent Executive Order to eliminate the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and how it will affect the libraries of New York.01:09 - What is IMLS and why is it in danger?06:57 - IMLS budget and NY funding18:35 - How Sayville Library may be affected26:45 - Library advocacy~~~~~Links mentioned in this episode:Take Action: Defend IMLS (NYLA Petition)Take Action: NYS Library Funding (NYLA Petition)Take Action: Become a Library Advocate (NYLA)Suffolk Cooperative Library SystemNew York State LibraryInstitute of Museum and Library Services

Sean, Marianne and Alex discuss the snubs, surprises and biggest moments of the 97th Academy Awards.01:06 - Anora's Big Night07:12 - Zoe Saldaña & Opening Number09:34 - Best Actor & A Complete Unknown12:28 - Best Picture conventionality14:52 - Emilia Pérez17:56 - Oscar Firsts19:06 - Panels vs Montages22:00 - Conan26:57 - Other Standout Moments & Performances37:58 - Nickel Boys & Screenplays43:52 - Closing Thoughts & The Actual Best Picture~~~~~For our complete show notes and links to items we mention in this episode, visit sayvillelibrary.org/podcast.Have a question, comment or topic idea? Let us know at [email protected]!

Alex is joined by Rob Anen, Project Archivist from the Long Island Library Resources Council, and Steph, Sayville Library's Local History Librarian, to discuss their recent work digitizing Sayville Library's local history archive.00:53 - Introduction07:01 - NY Heritage Collection13:08 - Sayville Library Audio-Visual Collection16:53 - Emil Polak Collection20:33 - Rob's Future Projects22:44 - Sayville History30:24 - Media Preservation43:40 - Archive Highlights & Final Thoughts~~~~~For our complete show notes and links to items we mention in this episode, visit sayvillelibrary.org/podcast.Have a question, comment or topic idea? Let us know at [email protected]!

Alex, Marianne and Tory highlight some upcoming books to look out for in 2025, including:01:04 - These Strange New Minds: How AI Learned to Talk and What It Means by Christopher Summerfield02:14 - The Extended Universe: How Disney Killed the Movies and Took Over the World by Vicky Osterweil04:08 - The Love Simulation by Etta Easton07:03 - The River is Waiting by Wally Lamb09:45 - Mark Twain by Ron Chernow10:45 - Crumb: A Cartoonist's Life by Dan Nadel12:54 - Two Truths and a Lie by Cory O'Brien17:30 - The Tenant by Frieda McFadden21:48 - Tedward by Josh Pettinger & Baby Blue by Bim Eriksson24:47 - A Star Brighter Than the Sun by Kazune Kawahara27:35 - No More Tears: The Dark Secrets of Johnson & Johnson by Gardiner Harris30:50 - Tongues by Anders Nilsen & Cannon by Lee Lai34:23 - The Climber by Shin'ichi Sakamoto36:12 - Karen: A Brother Remembers by Kelsey Grammer39:02 - The Antidote by Karen Russell42:19 - Shield of Sparrows by Devney Perry44:20 - Famous Last Words by Gillian McAllister~~~~~For our complete show notes and links to items we mention in this episode, visit sayvillelibrary.org/podcast.Have a question, comment or topic idea? Let us know at [email protected]!

Peter, Sean and Alex discuss media-tracking apps, like Goodreads and Letterboxd, and how they affect our reading/watching consumption habits.00:37 - Introduction03:03 - Social Aspects & Recommendations11:05 - Reviews & Other Features17:53 - Lists20:22 - Do the apps affect your media consumption habits?28:29 - Yearly Goals & Challenges31:16 - History Tracking & TBR Lists~~~~~For our complete show notes and links to items we mention in this episode, visit sayvillelibrary.org/podcast.Have a question, comment or topic idea? Let us know at [email protected]!

Alex and Sean discuss their 2024 movie standouts then turn their attention to the 2025 Oscars and beyond!01:17 - Standouts & Surprises of 202421:34 - Looking Ahead to the Oscars31:02 - Movies We're Looking Forward to in 2025~~~~~For our complete show notes and links to items we mention in this episode, visit sayvillelibrary.org/podcast.Have a question, comment or topic idea? Let us know at [email protected]!

Steph, Morgan and Kristina join Alex to chat about their favorite books, albums, shows and video games of the year!01:11 - Sayville Library checkout stats06:55 - Rejection by Tony Tulathimutte10:12 - Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas13:06 - A Guest in the House by Emily Carroll16:40 - Wicked26:09 - Death Becomes Her28:34 - Tiger's Blood by Waxahatchee31:33 - What Now by Brittany Howard34:15 - Medium Build35:28 - Little Comets36:36 - Astro Bot41:03 - Dragon Age: The Veilguard~~~~~For our complete show notes and links to items we mention in this episode, visit sayvillelibrary.org/podcast.Have a question, comment or topic idea? Let us know at [email protected]!

Marianne, Peter and Rachel join Alex to discuss their favorite books, music, TV shows, movie and podcast of the year!00:57 - James by Percival Everett06:20 - Olivetti by Allie Millington08:38 - The Name of the Band is R.E.M. by Peter Ames Carlin11:10 - Hidden Pictures by Jason Rekulak14:27 - They Came for the Schools by Mike Hixenbaugh18:17 - Wolf at the Table by Adam Rapp23:08 - Woodland by Gillian Welch & David Rawlings25:29 - Across the Tracks by Boldy James & Conductor Williams28:04 - A Man on the Inside32:24 - Somebody Somewhere34:46 - All of Us Strangers38:53 - Will & Harper41:19 - Songs of a Lost World by The Cure44:55 - The Telepathy Tapes~~~~~For our complete show notes and links to items we mention in this episode, visit sayvillelibrary.org/podcast.Have a question, comment or topic idea? Let us know at [email protected]!

Sean, Lizzie and Tim join Alex to discuss their favorite albums, books and concerts of 2024.01:07 - Brat by Charli XCX05:02 - EELS by Being Dead07:55 - Funeral for Justice by Mdou Moctar11:13 - The Tortured Poets Department by Taylor Swift15:28 - Manning Fireworks by MJ Lenderman18:03 - Diamond Jubilee by Cindy Lee21:14 - Glory Days by Simon Rich23:10 - Play Nice: The Rise, Fall, and Future of Blizzard Entertainment by Jason Schrier25:44 - The Boyfriend by Frieda McFadden27:32 - The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt28:09 - Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo30:13 - The Women by Kristen Hannah35:19 - Concerts~~~~~For our complete show notes and links to items we mention in this episode, visit sayvillelibrary.org/podcast.Have a question, comment or topic idea? Let us know at [email protected]!

Alex goes out in the field to document our fourth annual Sayville Fan Fest!00:00 - Setup & Disaster!01:41 - Makery, Raffle & Arcade08:17 - Toy MiniNatures10:58 - NY Improv Theater13:40 - Friends table & Patron Services17:18 - Children Services22:54 - Staff Check-In26:02 - I LUG NY29:37 - Teen Central30:38 - The Midnight Tavern34:47 - Game Master Games42:11 - Community Outreach46:26 - Wrap-Up~~~~~Have a question, comment or topic idea? Let us know at [email protected]!For our show notes, visit sayvillelibrary.org/podcast.

Tory and Kristina join Alex in celebrating the cult classic animated miniseries Over the Garden Wall for its 10th anniversary.02:55 - Style & Tone08:22 - Influences13:56 - Cast17:16 - Music24:44 - Themes36:31 - Final Thoughts~~~~~For our complete show notes and links to items we mention in this episode, visit sayvillelibrary.org/podcast.Have a question, comment or topic idea? Let us know at [email protected]!

Tory and Alex sit down to discuss their favorite mobile games!01:43 - Downwell07:04 - Rhythm Games13:02 - Into the Breach18:42 - Matching Games23:00 - Fallout Shelter28:44 - Merge Games37:35 - Balatro45:07 - Burly Men at Sea47:12 - Two Dots48:32 - Wrap-Up~~~~~For our complete show notes and links to items we mention in this episode, visit sayvillelibrary.org/podcast.Have a question, comment or topic idea? Let us know at [email protected]!

Alex, Peter & Kristina discuss their movie picks for the second annual HORROR-ween Challenge! Can you watch a horror movie in each of our 25 categories before Halloween? Enter your picks here ... if you dare!02:57 - Horror Movie Filmed on LI05:13 - Vampire Movie08:14 - Zombie Movie08:50 - Folk Horror Movie10:07 - Wes Craven Movie11:40 - John Carpenter Movie12:35 - Movie in a Horror Series16:42 - Body Horror Movie18:57 - Demonic Possession Movie22:37 - Sci-Fi Horror Movie25:55 - Classic (60s or earlier) Horror Movie27:00 - 80s Horror Movie29:20 - 70s Horror Movie30:16 - Holiday-Themed Horror Movie30:47 - Slasher Movie32:49 - Psychological Horror Movie34:28 - Yuppie Nightmare / Home Invasion Movie37:31 - International Horror Movie39:48 - Inanimate Object Horror Movie41:36 - Horror/Comedy Movie42:41 - Horror Movie Streaming on Kanopy or Hoopla44:29 - Ghost Movie47:52 - Horror Movie Remake48:19 - Clive Barker Movie49:17 - Found Footage Horror Movie~~~~~For our complete show notes and links to items we mention in this episode, visit sayvillelibrary.org/podcast.Have a question, comment or topic idea? Let us know at [email protected]!

Keeping in the spirit of this spooky season, Tory, Alex and special guest Lukas celebrate the 20th anniversary of the first Saw film by reviewing each film in the franchise and discussing their legacy.01:53 - Introduction to Saw07:55 - Style & Philosophy18:11 - Saw 0.5 & Saw (2004)24:02 - Saw II (2005)29:17 - Saw III (2006)34:34 - Saw IV (2007)38:41 - Saw V (2008)42:47 - Saw VI (2009)46:33 - Saw 3D: The Final Chapter (2010)54:30 - Jigsaw (2017)58:54 - Spiral (2021)1:01:04 - Saw X (2023)1:09:14 - Do you want to play a (trivia) game?~~~~~For our complete show notes and links to items we mention in this episode, visit sayvillelibrary.org/podcast.Have a question, comment or topic idea? Let us know at [email protected]!

Kristina and Alex celebrate the 25th anniversary of the iconic found-footage horror film The Blair Witch Project with a spirited discussion of its famous marketing schemes, production trivia, and various spin-offs.00:30 - Intro02:26 - Casting & Production08:29 - Marketing Campaign15:11 - (Spoiler-free!) Movie Recap & Trivia21:03 - Sequels, Spin-Offs & Future of the Franchise26:11 - The Curse of the Blair Witch28:55 - The Scooby-Doo Project~~~~~For our complete show notes and links to items we mention in this episode, visit sayvillelibrary.org/podcast.Have a question, comment or topic idea? Let us know at [email protected]!

Oscar-winning director Guillermo Del Toro is turning 60! Alex and Kristina celebrate the filmography of one of their favorite filmmakers by ranking all 12 of his films!01:38 - Cronos (1993)06:00 - Mimic (1997)10:41 - The Devil's Backbone (2001)14:28 - Blade 2 (2002)19:05 - Hellboy (2004)24:09 - Pan's Labyrinth (2006)32:14 - Hellboy II: The Golden Army (2008)34:35 - Pacific Rim (2013)38:06 - Crimson Peak (2015)42:41 - The Shape of Water (2017)49:13 - Nightmare Alley (2021)53:47 - Guillermo Del Toro's Pinocchio (2022)~~~~~For our complete show notes and links to items we mention in this episode, visit sayvillelibrary.org/podcast.Have a question, comment or topic idea? Let us know at [email protected]!

Alex, Marianne and Lizzie have a thoughtful discussion on book challenges and highlight some challenged titles worth reading.00:30 - Book Challenges by the Numbers06:37 - The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison14:44 - The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton19:48 - Gender Queer by Maia Kobabe26:30 - Flamer by Mike Curato33:09 - The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood38:51 - All American Boys by Jason Reynolds & Brendan Kiely~~~~~For our complete show notes and links to items we mention in this episode, visit sayvillelibrary.org/podcast.Have a question, comment or topic idea? Let us know at [email protected]!

Alex, Kristina and Morgan celebrate National Video Game Week by discussing the games that shaped their taste and defined their gaming lives.01:14 - Barbie Fashion Designer (PC)07:32 - Super Mario World (Super Nintendo)10:44 - Spyro the Dragon (Playstation)13:52 - Kingdom Hearts (Playstation 2)17:42 - The Legend of Dragoon (Playstation)26:19 - Party Games29:47 - Bioshock (PC, Xbox 360)34:46 - Rated M for Mature39:16 - Closing Thoughts~~~~~For our complete show notes and links to items we mention in this episode, visit sayvillelibrary.org/podcast.Have a question, comment or topic idea? Let us know at [email protected]!

Alex, Sam and Kristina celebrate Graphic Novel Week by sharing some of their favorite graphic novels and series, including:01:35 - Hellboy by Mike Mignola04:27 - The Goon by Eric Powell07:27 - Batgirl by Gail Simone11:48 - Salt Magic by Hope Larson15:07 - Peepee Poopoo by Caroline Cash17:11 - Nancy by Olivia Jaimes19:19 - Blacksad by Juan Diaz Canales22:08 - Lunar Boy by Jessica Wibowo26:10 - Shubeik Lubeik by Dīnā Muhammad30:44 - Essex County by Jeff Lemire33:05 - The He-Man Effect by Box Brown36:24 - Beautiful Darkness by Fabien Vehlmann~~~~~For our complete show notes and links to items we mention in this episode, visit sayvillelibrary.org/podcast.Have a question, comment or topic idea? Let us know at [email protected]!

Between the Shelves boldly goes where many podcasts have surely gone before...covering Star Trek! Alex, Peter, Tory and Tim celebrate the anniversary of its premiere by discussing their highlights from the series long legacy. 01:06 - First Star Trek Experiences03:39 - Favorite Casts09:10 - Themes & Legacy23:38 - Best Starting Point for New Fans33:47 - Merch & Closing Thoughts~~~~~For our complete show notes and links to items we mention in this episode, visit sayvillelibrary.org/podcast.Have a question, comment or topic idea? Let us know at [email protected]!

Alex, Tory & Donna celebrate Ginger Cat Day by honoring the world's most famous ginger cat: Garfield! Plus, Donna faces a lightning round of questions from previous Between the Shelves episodes in The Hot Seat!01:24 - Donna's in the Hot Seat!06:16 - Garfield CBS Specials09:36 - Garfield & Friends11:42 - Garfield: The Movie (2004)24:57 - The Garfield Show & Garfield Originals28:11 - The Garfield Movie (2024)43:46 - Garfield Merch~~~~~For our complete show notes and links to items we mention in this episode, visit sayvillelibrary.org/podcast.Have a question, comment or topic idea? Let us know at [email protected]!

In this second edition of the Between the Shelves Book Club, Alex, Sam and Kristina review books 1 and 2 of Emil Ferris' award-winning graphic novel series My Favorite Thing is Monsters.00:36 - Emil Ferris Introduction06:01 - My Favorite Thing is Monsters Book 122:12 - My Favorite Thing is Monsters Book 2~~~~~For our complete show notes and links to items we mention in this episode, visit sayvillelibrary.org/podcast.Have a question, comment or topic idea? Let us know at [email protected]!

In this episode, Tory, Kristina and Alex round up some of the weirdest Western films ever made. From killer androids to talking lizards, they're in for a wild ride!0:00:18 - Intro0:02:50 - Seven Brides for Seven Brothers0:24:36 - Westworld0:48:56 - Rango1:06:07 - More Weird Western Recs~~~~~For our complete show notes and links to items we mention in this episode, visit sayvillelibrary.org/podcast.Have a question, comment or topic idea? Let us know at [email protected]!