Today the gals take on Garth Williams. Williams was an American author and illustrator, known for his gorgeous illustrations in such classics as: Charlotte's Web; the Little House on the Prairie series; The Cricket in Times Square, and many more beloved books.

Today the gals celebrate National Poetry Month by sharing bits and bobs from some of their favs.

Poetry titles shared today:

• “Wild Geese” – Mary Oliver
• “Mountain Dew Commercial Disguised as a Love Poem” – Matthew Olzmann
• “A Primer” – Bob Hicock
• “Dirtbag” – Leigh Lucas
• “How to Like It” – Stephen Dobyns
• “What I Didn’t Know Before” – Ada Limon
• “Unchopping a Tree” – W.S. Merwin
• “Digging” – Seamus Heaney
• “I Sing the Body Electric” – Walt Whitman
• “Darkling I Listen” – Adam Clay
• “Funeral Blues” – W.H. Auden
• “Try to Praise the Mutilated World” – Adam Zagajewski
• “Nostalgia” – Billy Collins
• “Feet” – Ross Gay
• “Maple Valley Branch Library, 1967”

Today the gals share some ideas about how to break your reading slump, and offer up some titles that helped them get back into reading.

Olivia and Manda discuss their recent reads during today's episode. Remember, if you're looking for personalized recs, send an email to: podcast@troypl.org

Today the gals host Danielle (from Digital Services) for a robust discussion about the inspiring and controversial photographer, Sally Mann, and her 2025 book, Art Work: on the creative life.

A girl and her pig, a spider, and so many more memorable characters are up for discussion today, as Olivia and Manda chat about the beloved children's classic, Charlotte's Web, by E.B. White. Did it hold up to the test of time for our discerning librarians? You'll just have to listen and see!

Today the gals and Keegan (from Youth Services), will tell you how ardently they admire and love Jane Austen's classic, Pride and Prejudice! Happy (belated) 250th, Jane!

Olivia and Manda are joined by Community Engagement's, Hannah and Kit, today for a discussion of Maggie O'Farrell's 2020 novel (now a major motion picture), Hamnet. Buckle up, buttercups, because you're in for a chat featuring the plague, Willy Shakes, and more!