Between the Stacks

Tune into Odell Public Library’s original podcast, Between the Stacks! Episodes cover everything Odell as well as events happening in Morrison, Illinois. Hosts Emily Lenore and Victoria Horn discuss new releases, spotlight library sections, talk with your favorite Odell librarians, and answer questions from patrons. From tech help to best beach reads – let us know what questions you’d like answered on the show. Questions can be submitted to ask.odell.library@gmail.com.

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  • Episode 22: January 21, 2022
    • On this episode of Between The Stacks, Victoria and Emily share the goals they think some popular characters should strive toward this year. Plus, V’s Verses, TERMINAL VELOCITY VALENTINE, and Ask A Librarian.
  • Episode 21: December 29, 2021
    • On this special episode of Between The Stacks, Victoria and Emily share the gifts they would give their favorite fictional characters. Plus, special holiday segments Santa’s Secret Stacks and Our Favorite Books of the Year. And as always, Ask A Librarian.
  • Episode 20: November 15, 2021
    • On this episode of Between the Stacks, Victoria and Emily recommend some books you may enjoy based on your favorite coffee drinks. Plus, our segments V’s Verses and Terminal Velocity Valentine.
  • Episode 19: October 18, 2021
    • On this episode of Between the Stacks, Victoria and Emily share their favorite spooky books. Plus, two brand new surprise segments, and Ask A Librarian.
  • Episode 18: September 27, 2021
    • Teaser Season 2: Between the Stacks is back! Tune in October 18 for the first episode of season 2, with hosts Victoria Horn & Emily Lenore.
  • Episode 17: August 2, 2021
    • On the season one finale of Between The Stacks, Krysta, Gillian, Emily and special guest Victoria discuss how Disney movies compare to their original fairy tale counterparts. Plus, our segments Section Spotlight and Ask A Librarian.
  • Episode 16: July 19, 2021
    • On this episode of Between the Stacks, Krysta, Gillian, and Emily share their top 5 books of all time, and helpful library resources for your summer vacation. Plus, our segments Reader’s Advisory and Ask A Librarian.
  • Episode 15: July 5, 2021
    • On this episode of Between the Stacks, Gillian, Krysta, and Emily cover Banned Books. Plus, our segments Reader’s Advisory and Ask A Librarian.
  • Episode 14: June 21, 2021
    • On this episode of Between the Stacks, Gillian, Krysta, and Emily share their opinions on popular books that have been adapted into movies. In Section Spotlight, they interview Mrs. Peterson about body safety and highlight Odell’s Let’s Talk About It section. Plus, our segment Ask a Librarian.  Come visit Bo, Brenda, & Mrs. Peterson!:
  • Episode 13: June 7, 2021
    • On this episode of Between the Stacks, Gillian, Krysta, and Emily share their book picks for Pride Month and reveal details about this year’s Summer Reading Club. Plus, our segments Section Spotlight and Ask a Librarian.
  • Episode 12: May 24, 2021
    • On this episode of Between the Stacks, Gillian, Krysta, and Emily delve into the weird world of lawsuits and other scandals related to books. Plus, our segments Reader’s Advisory and Ask A Librarian.
  • Episode 11: May 10, 2021
    • On this episode of Between the Stacks, Gillian, Katie, and Emily celebrate National Children’s Book week and introduce the 2021 Rebecca Caudill Nominees. Plus our segments Section Spotlight and Ask a Librarian
  • Episode 10: April 26, 2021
    • On this episode of Between the Stacks, Gillian, Krysta, and Emily celebrate Independent Bookstore Day with a special interview, and Poetry Month by sharing some of their favorite poetry books. Plus, our segments TechTalk and Ask a Librarian.
  • Episode 9: April 13, 2021
    • On this bonus episode of Between the Stacks, Krysta, Gillian, and Emily share the Sweet 16 and Elite 8 results of STACK ATTACK, and make some predictions about the rest of the tournament.
  • Episode 8: April 12, 2021
    • On this episode of Between the Stacks, Krysta, Gillian, and Emily celebrate National Library Week by looking at the history of Odell, and interviewing school librarian Jennifer Stevenson. Plus, our segments TechTalk and Ask a Librarian.
  • Episode 7: March 29, 2021
    • On this episode of Between the Stacks: Harry Potter Extravaganza! Krysta, Gillian, and Emily rank the books, participate in trivia, and Emily takes the Sorting Hat test. Plus, our segments TechTalk and Ask A Librarian. 
  • Episode 6: March 15, 2021
    • On this episode of Between the Stacks, Gillian, Krysta and Emily discuss books for Women’s History Month, what they’re currently reading, STACK ATTACK, and plenty of announcements. Plus, our segments TechTalk and Ask A Librarian.
  • Episode 5: March 1, 2021
    • On this episode of Between the Stacks, Gillian, Krysta, and Emily interview Whiteside County Treasurer Penny Vankampen for Women’s History Month, discuss books they would change, plus our segments TechTalk and Ask a librarian.
      Changes We Would Make To Books: If you would like to avoid spoilers for the following books, please skip to 31:52:
      “Manhunt” by James L. Swanson
      “Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter” and “The Last American Vampire” by Seth Grahame-Smith
      The “Harry Potter” Series by J.K. Rowling
      The “Mortal Instruments” Series by Cassandra Clare
      “The Fault In Our Stars” by John Green
      The “Divergent” Series by Veronica Roth
      “The Hunger Games” Series by Suzanne Collins
      The “Twilight” Series by Stephanie Meyer
  • Episode 4: February 15, 2021
    • On this episode of Between the Stacks, Gillian, Krysta, and Emily discuss Romancey or Necromancy inspired books, plus our segments TechTalk and Ask A Librarian.
  • Episode 3: February 1, 2021
    • On this episode of Between The Stacks, Krysta, Gillian and Emily share books by Black authors, and interview Melissa Nyboer, a member of Odell’s Board of Trustees. Plus, our segments TechTalk and Ask a Librarian.
  • Episode 2: January 18, 2021
    • On this episode of Between The Stacks, Krysta, Gillian and Emily discuss new books coming to Odell this month, issue an Instagram challenge, and an update on Emily’s Gold Award Project. Plus, our segments TechTalk and Ask a Librarian.
  • Episode 1: January 4, 2021
    • On the inaugural episode of Between the Stacks, Gillian, Krysta and Emily discuss the books they are excited to read in January. Plus, an interview with Odell’s Director, Meridith, TechTalk, and Ask a Librarian.