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The More Than Books Podcast

by Sierra Whitfield

Named after the official Bellevue University Library newsletter, each episode features library staff members discussing a topic related to literature, libraries, technology, pop culture, and more.

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Episodes

  1. More Than Books Ep 51: More Than Books Newsletter – The 25th Anniversary

    Welcome to the More Than Books Podcast Episode 51! Named after the official Bellevue University Library newsletter, each episode features library staff members discussing a topic related to literature, libraries, technology, pop culture, and more. Now available on iTunes! “More Than Books Ep. 51:...

  2. My Favorite Books Episode 12: The Dark Queens by Shelley Puhak

    Welcome to the twelfth episode of the My Favorite Books podcast! In this episode, Sierra reviews The Dark Queens by Shelley Puhak. You can listen to the latest episode here. Available on iTunes! Summary from Goodreads: “The remarkable, little-known story of two trailblazing women in the Early...

  3. More Than Books Podcast – Library on the Go Edition – Ep. 8: Juan Pujol Garcia

    Welcome to Episode 8 of the More Than Books Podcast: Library on the Go Edition! Available on iTunes! Juan Pujol Garcia: The Spy Who Trolled the Nazi’s. Episode 8 More Than Books Podcast – Library on the Go Edition Description: Welcome to the More Than Books Podcast: Library on the Go edition....

  4. More Than Books Ep. 50: Banned Books Week, BruinCon Retrospective, and Cosplay 101

    Welcome to the More Than Books Podcast Episode 50! Named after the official Bellevue University Library newsletter, each episode features library staff members discussing a topic related to literature, libraries, technology, pop culture, and more. Now available on iTunes! “More Than Books”…

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  5. More Than Books Podcast – Library on the Go Edition – Ep. 7: Lizzie Borden

    Welcome to Episode 7 of the More Than Books Podcast: Library on the Go Edition! Available on iTunes! Lizzie Borden. Episode 7 More Than Books Podcast – Library on the Go Edition Description: Welcome to the More Than Books Podcast: Library on the Go edition. Episode 7! In this episode Jessica,...

  6. My Favorite Books Episode 11: Religion In Fantasy (The Chronicles of Narnia vs. His Dark Materials)

    Welcome to the eleventh episode of the My Favorite Books podcast! In this episode, Sierra delves into the topic of Religion and Fantasy by examining two titular works of 20th Century Fantasy, C.S. Lewis’ The Chronicles of Narnia and Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials. You can listen to the…

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  7. More Than Books Ep. 49: Makerspaces & Migrations

    Welcome to the More Than Books Podcast Episode 49! Named after the official Bellevue University Library newsletter, each episode features library staff members discussing a topic related to literature, libraries, technology, pop culture, and more. Now available on iTunes! “More Than Books”…

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  8. More Than Books Podcast – Library on the Go Edition – Ep. 6: The Ineffable Power of Rasputin and the Romanov’s

    Welcome to Episode 6 of the More Than Books Podcast: Library on the Go Edition! Available on iTunes! The Ineffable Power of Rasputin and the Romanov’s. Episode 6 More Than Books Podcast – Library on the Go Edition Description: Welcome to the More Than Books Podcast: Library on the Go edition....

  9. My Favorite Books Episode 10: Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials

    Welcome to the tenth episode of the My Favorite Books podcast! In this episode, Sierra provides a mini-review of Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials. You can listen to the latest episode here. Available on iTunes! Summary from Goodreads: “His Dark Materials is an epic trilogy of fantasy novels by...

  10. More Than Books Podcast – Library on the Go Edition – Ep. 5 – A Character Born Out of Revenge

    Welcome to Episode 5 of the More Than Books Podcast: Library on the Go Edition! Available on iTunes! A Character Born Out of Revenge. Episode 5 More Than Books Podcast – Library on the Go Edition Description: Welcome to the More Than Books Podcast: Library on the Go edition. Episode 5! In this...

  11. More Than Books Ep. 48: National Library Week

    Welcome to the More Than Books Podcast Episode 48! Named after the official Bellevue University Library newsletter, each episode features library staff members discussing a topic related to literature, libraries, technology, pop culture, and more. Now available on iTunes! “More Than Books”…

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  12. My Favorite Books Episode 9: Joe Hill’s Horns

    Welcome to the ninth episode of the My Favorite Books podcast! In this episode, Sierra provides a mini-review of Joe Hill’s Horns. You can listen to the latest episode here. Available on iTunes! Summary from Goodreads: “Ignatius Perrish spent the night drunk and doing terrible things. He woke up...

  13. More Than Books Podcast – Library on the Go Edition – Ep. 4 – Gods and Goddesses of Mythology

    Welcome to Episode 4 of the More Than Books Podcast: Library on the Go Edition! Available on iTunes! Gods and Goddesses of Mythology. Episode 4, More Than Books Podcast – Library on the Go Edition Description: Welcome to the More Than Books Podcast: Library on the Go edition. Episode 4! In this...

  14. My Favorite Books Episode 8: Ursula K. Le Guin’s The Left Hand of Darkness

    Welcome to the eighth episode of the My Favorite Books podcast! In this episode, Sierra provides a mini-review of Ursula K. Le Guin’s The Left Hand of Darkness. You can listen to the latest episode here. Available on iTunes! Summary from Goodreads: “A groundbreaking work of science fiction, The...

  15. More Than Books Ep. 47: Farewells & Fan Conventions

    Welcome to the More Than Books Podcast Episode 47! Named after the official Bellevue University Library newsletter, each episode features library staff members discussing a topic related to literature, libraries, technology, pop culture, and more. Now available on iTunes! “More Than Books”…

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  16. More Than Books Podcast – Library on the Go Edition – Ep. 3 – Miracle on 34th Street and Christmas in New York

    Welcome to Episode 3 of the More Than Books Podcast: Library on the Go Edition! Available on iTunes! Miracle on 34th Street and Christmas in New York“ More Than Books” Podcast – Library on the Go Edition: Episode 3 Description: Welcome to the More Than Books Podcast: Library on the Go edition....

  17. My Favorite Books Episode 7: Frank Herbert’s Dune

    Welcome to the seventh episode of the My Favorite Books podcast! In this episode, Sierra provides a mini-review of Frank Herbert’s Dune. You can listen to the latest episode here. Available on iTunes! Summary from Goodreads: “Set on the desert planet Arrakis, Dune is the story of the boy Paul...

  18. More Than Books Podcast – Library on the Go Edition – Ep. 2 – Prague: A Vampire Hotspot

    Welcome to Episode 2 of the More Than Books Podcast: Library on the Go Edition! Available on iTunes! “More Than Books” Podcast – Library on the Go Edition: Episode 2 – Prague: A Vampire Hotspot Description: Welcome to the More Than Books Podcast – Library on the Go Edition Episode 2! In this...

  19. My Favorite Books Episode 6: The Magicians by Lev Grossman

    Welcome to the sixth episode of the My Favorite Books podcast! In this episode, Sierra provides a mini-review of The Magicians by Lev Grossman. You can listen to the latest episode here. Available on iTunes! Synopsis from Goodreads: “A thrilling and original coming-of-age novel for adults about a...

  20. More Than Books Podcast: Library on the Go Edition!

    Welcome to Episode 1 of the More Than Books Podcast: Library on the Go Edition! Available on iTunes! “More Than Books” Podcast – Library on the Go Edition: Episode 1 – Censorship and R.L. Stine Description: In this episode Jessica and Allison discuss the libraries Banned Books Author of the year,...

  21. More Than Books Ep. 46: The Summer Book Club Episode

    Welcome to the More Than Books Podcast Episode 46! Named after the official Bellevue University Library newsletter, each episode features library staff members discussing a topic related to literature, libraries, technology, pop culture, and more. Now available on iTunes! “More Than Books”…

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  22. My Favorite Books Episode 5: The Earthsea Cycle by Ursula K. Le Guin

    Welcome to the fifth episode of the My Favorite Books podcast! In this episode, Sierra provides a mini-review of the Earthsea Cycle by Ursula K. Le Guin! You can listen to the latest episode here. Available on iTunes! Synopsis from Goodreads: “Ged, the greatest sorcerer in all Earthsea, was…

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  23. My Favorite Books Episode 4: The Gemma Doyle Trilogy by Libba Bray

    Welcome to the fourth episode of the My Favorite Books podcast! In this episode, Sierra provides a mini-review of the Gemma Doyle Trilogy by Libba Bray! You can listen to the latest episode here. Now available on iTunes! Synopsis from Goodreads: “In this debut gothic novel mysterious visions…

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  24. More Than Books Ep. 45: Literary Hoaxes

    Welcome to the More Than Books Podcast Episode 45! Named after the official Bellevue University Library newsletter, each episode features library staff members discussing a topic related to literature, libraries, technology, pop culture, and more. Now available on iTunes! “More Than Books”…

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  25. Byte Fight Ep. 3: Angels Vs Demons (CW Supernatural Edition)

    Welcome to Byte Fight Episode 3! In this CW Supernatural-themed episode, Emily and Haley duke it out in a battle for the ages. The topic: Angels versus Demons. With only five minutes to spare, these two must convince you, the audience, of who’s right and who’s wrong. Who wins? Well, that’s up for...

  26. My Favorite Books Episode 3: The Nevernight Chronicle by Jay Kristoff Book Review

    Welcome to the third episode of the My Favorite Books mini-podcast! In this episode, Sierra provides a mini-review of the The Nevernight Chronicle by Jay Kristoff. You can listen to the latest episode here. Available on iTunes! Synopsis from Goodreads: “In a land where three suns almost never…

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  27. Byte Fight Episode 2: Harvest Moon vs. Stardew Valley

    Welcome to Byte Fight Episode 2! In this episode, Emily and Sierra duke it out in a battle for the ages. The topic this month centers around the farming simulators: Harvest Moon versus Stardew Valley. With only five minutes to spare, these two must convince you, the audience, of who’s right and...

  28. More Than Books Ep. 44: Valentine’s Day Special

    Welcome to the More Than Books Podcast Episode 44! Named after the official Bellevue University Library newsletter, each episode features library staff members discussing a topic related to literature, libraries, technology, pop culture, and more. Now available on iTunes! “More Than Books”…

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  29. My Favorite Books Episode 2: Lilith’s Brood (Xenogenesis) Trilogy by Octavia E. Butler

    Welcome to the second episode of the My Favorite Books mini-podcast! In this episode, Sierra provides a mini-review of the Xenogenesis Trilogy by Octavia E. Butler. You can listen to the latest episode here. Available on iTunes! Synopsis from Goodreads: “Lilith Iyapo has just lost her husband and...

  30. More Than Books Ep. 43: Fantasy and Tropes

    Welcome to the More Than Books Podcast Episode 43! Named after the official Bellevue University Library newsletter, each episode features library staff members discussing a topic related to literature, libraries, technology, pop culture, and more. Now available on iTunes! “More Than Books”…

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  31. Byte Fight Episode 1: Worst Book to Movie Adaptation

    Welcome to Byte Fight Episode 1! In this episode, Hayley and Sierra duke it out in a battle for the ages. The topic: worst book to movie adaptation. With only five minutes to spare, these two must convince you, the audience, of who’s right and who’s wrong. Who wins? Well, that’s up for you to […]

  32. Ep. 42: Fanfiction and Copyright

    Welcome to Episode 42 of the “More Than Books” Podcast! Named after the official Bellevue University Library newsletter, each episode features library staff members discussing a topic related to literature, libraries, technology, pop culture, and more. Now available on iTunes! “More Than Books”...

  33. Ep. 41: Women In History

    Welcome to Episode 41 of the “More Than Books” Podcast! Named after the official Bellevue University Library newsletter, each episode features library staff members discussing a topic related to literature, libraries, technology, pop culture, and more. Now available on iTunes! “More Than Books”...

  34. Ep. 40: Zine-mania!

    Welcome to Episode 40 of the “More Than Books” Podcast! Named after the official Bellevue University Library newsletter, each episode features library staff members discussing a topic related to literature, libraries, technology, pop culture, and more. Now available on iTunes! “More Than Books”...

  35. Ep. 39: A Banned Books Week Postscript

    Welcome to Episode 39 of the “More Than Books” Podcast! Named after the official Bellevue University Library newsletter, each episode features library staff members discussing a topic related to literature, libraries, technology, pop culture, and more. Now available on iTunes! “More Than Books”...

  36. Ep. 38: Current Happenings in Libraries and Literature

    Welcome to Episode 38 of the “More Than Books” Podcast! Named after the official Bellevue University Library newsletter, each episode features library staff members discussing a topic related to literature, libraries, technology, pop culture, and more. Now available on iTunes! “More Than Books”...

  37. Ep. 37: Movie Night!

    Welcome to Episode 37 of the “More Than Books” Podcast! Named after the official Bellevue University Library newsletter, each episode features library staff members discussing a topic related to literature, libraries, technology, pop culture, and more. Now available on iTunes! “More Than Books”...

  38. Ep. 36: Open Access

    Welcome to Episode 36 of the “More Than Books” Podcast! Named after the official Bellevue University Library newsletter, each episode features library staff members discussing a topic related to literature, libraries, technology, pop culture, and more. Now available on iTunes! “More Than Books”...

  39. Ep. 35: Unique Digital Archives

    Welcome to Episode 35 of the “More Than Books” Podcast! Named after the official Bellevue University Library newsletter, each episode features library staff members discussing a topic related to literature, libraries, technology, pop culture, and more. Now available on iTunes! “More Than Books”...

  40. Ep. 34: Tech Trends for 2019

    Welcome to Episode 34 of the “More Than Books” Podcast! Named after the official Bellevue University Library newsletter, each episode features library staff members discussing a topic related to literature, libraries, technology, pop culture, and more. Now available on iTunes! “More Than Books”...

  41. Ep. 33: Game Night: Board Games to Break up the Monopoly Monotony

    Welcome to Episode 33 of the “More Than Books” Podcast! Named after the official Bellevue University Library newsletter, each episode features library staff members discussing a topic related to literature, libraries, technology, pop culture, and more. Now available on iTunes! “More Than Books”...

  42. Ep. 32: Comicsgate, or: How I Learned to Stop Arguing Online and Love Constructive Criticism

    Welcome to Episode 31 of the “More Than Books” Podcast! Named after the official Bellevue University Library newsletter, each episode features library staff members discussing a topic related to literature, libraries, technology, pop culture, and more. Now available on iTunes! “More Than Books”...

  43. Ep. 31: Summer Reading Club (Part 2)

    Welcome to Episode 31 of the “More Than Books” Podcast! Named after the official Bellevue University Library newsletter, each episode features library staff members discussing a topic related to literature, libraries, technology, pop culture, and more. Now available on iTunes! “More Than Books”...

  44. Ep. 30: Summer Reading Club

    Welcome to Episode 30 of the “More Than Books” Podcast! Named after the official Bellevue University Library newsletter, each episode features library staff members discussing a topic related to literature, libraries, technology, pop culture, and more. Now available on iTunes! “More Than Books”...

  45. Ep. 29: Public Domain Day

    Welcome to Episode 29 of the “More Than Books” Podcast! Named after the official Bellevue University Library newsletter, each episode features library staff members discussing a topic related to literature, libraries, technology, pop culture, and more. Now available on iTunes! “More Than Books”...

  46. Ep. 28: The Spotify Parable

    Welcome to Episode 28 of the “More Than Books” Podcast! Named after the official Bellevue University Library newsletter, each episode features library staff members discussing a topic related to literature, libraries, technology, pop culture, and more. Now available on iTunes! “More Than Books”...

  47. Ep. 27: The Adpocalypse

    Welcome to Episode 27 of the “More Than Books” Podcast! Named after the official Bellevue University Library newsletter, each episode features library staff members discussing a topic related to literature, libraries, technology, pop culture, and more. Now available on iTunes! “More Than Books”...

  48. Ep. 26: Modern Fantasy on Film and TV

    Welcome to Episode 26 of the “More Than Books” Podcast! Named after the official Bellevue University Library newsletter, each episode features library staff members discussing a topic related to literature, libraries, technology, pop culture, and more. Now available on iTunes! “More Than Books”...

  49. Ep. 25: Free Speech, Censorship, and the Internet

    Welcome to Episode 25 of the “More Than Books” Podcast! Named after the official Bellevue University Library newsletter, each episode features library staff members discussing a topic related to literature, libraries, technology, pop culture, and more. Now available on iTunes! “More Than Books”...

  50. Ep. 24: Infinite Content

    Welcome to Episode 24 of the “More Than Books” Podcast! Named after the official Bellevue University Library newsletter, each episode features library staff members discussing a topic related to literature, libraries, technology, pop culture, and more. Now available on iTunes! “More Than Books”...

About this show

Named after the official Bellevue University Library newsletter, each episode features library staff members discussing a topic related to literature, libraries, technology, pop culture, and more.

Hosted by

Sierra Whitfield

Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does The More Than Books Podcast have?

The More Than Books Podcast has 84 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on December 2, 2022.

What is The More Than Books Podcast about?

Named after the official Bellevue University Library newsletter, each episode features library staff members discussing a topic related to literature, libraries, technology, pop culture, and more.

How often does The More Than Books Podcast release new episodes?

The More Than Books Podcast publishes monthly, based on its 84 episodes since November 2014.

Who hosts The More Than Books Podcast?

The More Than Books Podcast is created and hosted by Sierra Whitfield.
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