The premier Sayville Library podcast! Join Sayville Library staff as we discuss books, movies, TV, games, pop culture and all things library-related!
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"Between the Shelves" is recorded at the Sayville Studio in Sayville Library.
"What Are You Into?" with Peter & Alex
June 5, 2023
Peter and Alex discuss some things they're into, including:
Spinning Vinyl in the Studio
May 29,2023
DJs Peter and Alex play some choice tracks from their favorite albums in Sayville Library's vinyl record collection, including:
(Come on feel the) Illinoise! - Sufjan Stevens
Heaven or Las Vegas - Cocteau Twins
Odessey and Oracle - The Zombies
Time Out - Dave Brubeck Quartet
"What Are You Into?" with Kristina, Tory & Alex
May 22, 2023
Kristina, Tory and Alex talk about what they're into! Discussed in this episode:
Fall Out Boy - Under the Cork Tree
It's AniMay!
May 15, 2023
Tory and Kristina join Alex to talk all things anime! We discuss our favorite shows and movies followed by an in-depth review of the classic Neon Genesis Evangelion.
Mentioned in this episode:
Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind
Neon Genesis Evangelion (series)
Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion
Evangelion: 1.01: You Are (Not) Alone
Evangelion: 2.22: You Can (Not) Advance
More Star Wars!
May 8, 2023
Alex, Chuck, Kristina and Tim return to talk more Star Wars! We cover our personal histories with the franchise, our favorite Star Wars books and video games, and play a new game: "Know Your Podracer!"
Mentioned in this episode:
Heir to the Empire by Timothy Zahn
LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga
Leia: Princess of Alderaan by Claudia Gray
Master and Apprentice by Claudia Gray
Rogue Squadron by Michael Stackpole
Star Wars: Brotherhood by Mike Chen
Queen's Shadow by E.K. Johnston
Star Wars: The Definitive Ranking
May 1, 2023
Episode XIV: THE RANKING OF STAR WARS
Four brave podcasters boldly attempt to rank every film and show in the galaxy's most beloved franchise.
"What Are You Into?" with Marianne, Peter & Alex
April 24, 2023
Alex, Marianne and Peter discuss what they're currently into! Mentioned in this episode:
Anatomy: A Love Story by Dana Schwartz
Immortality: A Love Story by Dana Schwartz
Annals of the Western Shore by Ursula K. LeGuin
The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. LeGuin
I Keep My Exoskeletons to Myself by Marisa Crane
Liberation Day by George Saunders
Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders
Tenth of December by George Saunders
Yellowjackets, Ted Lasso & other TV Favs!
April 17, 2023
Marianne and Peter go on a deep-dive of their favorite Spring TV shows (Yellowjackets and Ted Lasso) … and Alex is there too!
Mentioned in this episode:
"What Are You Into?" with Jenn, Jonathan & Morgan
April 10, 2023
Jenn, Jonathan, Morgan & Alex talk about what they're into! Discussed in this episode:
Independence by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
The Paris Apartment by Lucy Foley
What Do Librarians Even Do?
April 3, 2023
Library Director Jenn and Department Heads Jonathan and Morgan help kick off National Library Month with a heartfelt, enlightening discussion on how public libraries remain as relevant today as ever.
Mentioned in this episode:
TED Talk: Reimagining the Public Library
Digital Library: Streaming Apps
Digital Library: Online Learning
Between the Shelves: The Musical!
March 20, 2023
Broadway aficionadas, Stephanie and Tory, join Alex to celebrate World Theater Day!
Mentioned in this episode:
Oscar Review Crew Oscar Review
March 15, 2023
The Oscar Review Crew returns for a very special bonus episode! In it, we discuss our favorite moments from the 95th Academy Awards and movies we're looking forward to seeing in next year's Oscars.
Mentioned in this episode:
Oscar Review Crew
March 7, 2023
Movie-buffs Chuck, Sean and Rachel join Alex to discuss this year’s Best Picture nominees!
Mentioned in this episode:
All Quiet on the Western Front
The Red Rot Gang
February 27, 2023
Jonathan and Erin join Alex to discuss their varied and interesting past jobs and what led them to becoming a librarian, all the while taking some nice detours on cooking, finding time to read, indie role playing games, and motorcycle gangs!
Mentioned in this episode:
Good Owners, Great Dogs by Brian Kilcommons
Julie and Julia: 365 Days, 524 Recipes, 1 Tiny Apartment Kitchen by Julie Powell
A "Between the Shelves" Mystery!
February 13, 2023
Jenn and Peter, the Library's unofficial detectives, join Alex on a special mystery-themed episode! We discuss our favorite mystery books and series, what makes a good cozy mystery, and review The Thursday Murder Club.
Mentioned in this episode:
An Elderly Lady is Up to No Good by Helene Tursten
Anxious People by Fredrik Backman
Demon Copperhead - Barbara Kingsolver
The Devil House by John Darnielle
Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams
In These Times - Makaya McCraven
Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers - Kendrick Lamar
Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro
Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
The 7th Hand - Immanuel Wilkins
Audiobooks, Modern Romance & "Would You Rather?"
January 30, 2023
Children’s Librarians, Kerry and Meg, join Alex in this episode to discuss audiobooks, Twilight, fantasy series, and modern romance books, then we wrap up with a fun round of “Would You Rather?”
Mentioned in this episode:
Audiobooks narrated by Julia Whelan
The Family Romanov: Murder, Rebellion & The Fall of Imperial Russia by Candance Fleming
The Greatest Love Story Ever Told by Megan Mullally
The Last Cuentista by Donna Barba Higuera
Paddle Your Own Canoe by Nick Offerman
Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnetgut
Stories I Only Tell My Friends by Rob Lowe
Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt
A Very Punchable Face by Colin Jost
Recommendation Fails, Elden Ring & "Two Truths and a Lie"
January 17, 2023
Alex and Morgan are joined by Assistant Director Tim! In this episode, we talk more best books of 2022, recommendations that just didn’t land for us, all things Elden Ring, and we play a fun round of “Two Truths and a Lie!”
Mentioned in this episode:
The Bullet That Missed by Richard Osman
The Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes
How to Raise an Antiracist by Ibram X Kendi
Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
More Fav Books of 2022
January 9, 2023
Librarians Marianne and Melissa join Alex to discuss their favorite books of 2022! We also talk book adaptations, Andor, video games, Lord of the Rings, Nope, and recap the year with some 2022 pop culture trivia!
Mentioned in this episode:
Demon Copperhead - Barbara Kingsolver
The Escape Artist: The Man Who Broke Out of Auschwitz to Warn the World by Jonathan Freedland
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
Fav Books of 2022, Kingdom Hearts & Trivia!
December 30, 2022
Welcome to Between the Shelves, the premiere Sayville Library podcast! In this episode, Librarians Alex, Morgan and Kristina talk Star Wars, Kingdom Hearts, their favorite books of 2022 and play some Santa-themed movie trivia.
Mentioned in this episode:
All Quiet on the Western Front
An Elderly Lady is Up to No Good by Helene Tursten
Archer's Voice by Mia Sheridan
Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion
Crossroads by Jonathan Franzen
Everything Everywhere All At Once
The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah
Meet Me by the Fountain by Alexandra Lange
The Nineties by Chuck Klosterman
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid