A LITTLE TOO QUIET: THE FERNDALE LIBRARY PODCAST

Genevieve Gornichec - The Witch‘s Heart

We're chatting with Cleveland-based author Genevieve Gornichec about her debut novel, The Witch's Heart: "When a banished witch falls in love with the legendary trickster Loki, she risks the wrath of the gods in this moving, subversive debut novel that reimagines Norse mythology." Gornichec earned her degree in history from The Ohio State University, but she got as close to majoring in Vikings as she possibly could, and her study of the Norse myths and Icelandic sagas became her writing inspiration.

Jeffery Deaver - ”The Midnight Lock‘

Jeffery Deaver RETURNS to the podcast, talking about his latest thriller 'The Midnight Lock,' featuring his beloved protagonists Lincoln Rhyme and Amelia Sachs as they search for a criminal whose fascination with breaking locks terrorizes New York City. https://www.jefferydeaver.com/novel/the-midnight-lock/ 

Series of Fantastic Events

Aby and Rodi from the Ferndale Library's Circulation Dept join us to discuss all manner of fantasy & sci-fi series, especially the attempts to adapt them into films or tv shows. We had our eyes on the new Wheel of Time series on Amazon, but our conversation went on a very entertaining tangent. 

Books discussed include:
The Lord of the Rings / The Hunger Games / Twilight / His Dark Materials / Wheel of Time / Name of the Wind / The Witcher / The Broken Earth Trilogy / The Inheritance Cycle Series / Graphic Novels: The Fables series / The Star Wars Expanded Universe Series / (The Last Jedi) / Anime (Dragonball Z)

Linda A. Jordan - ‘In Waves‘

In Waves features original poetry, lyric essay, and watercolor paintings by Linda A. Jordan. Linda is an attorney, activist, and writer interested in exploring the intersections between emotion and the natural world. She founded Rent Party Detroit, an organization that raises money through the arts and cultural events to prevent eviction in Detroit and educates the public on persistent housing inequities, and throughout the rest of this month, proceeds from her new chapbook will benefit Rent Party Detroit. https://rentpartydetroit.org/ https://lindaajordan.com/ 

 

Stephanie Gizicki - Reading Specialist / Read Woke Book Club

Stephanie Gizicki is a teacher in the Language Arts Dept of Ferndale High School, serving as the Reading Specialist; she was recently awarded Teacher of the Year! We're talking to Gizicki about her role at FHS, as well as her collaboration with our library's Youth Services in facilitating the Read Woke Book Club, bringing together high school students to discuss books that illuminate issues around social justice. 

Tim Paré - Michigan Stage

Tim Paré is a writer, director, and actor, based here in metro Detroit and he founded the new nonprofit, Michigan Stage to fulfill a mission of producing theatre in enriching, refreshing new ways within the community of Ferndale and greater Oakland County. We talk to Tim about his work in education/mentorship when it comes to theatre and writing, as well as the progress made by Michigan Stage over the last year, including last summer's Broadway in the Burbs. https://www.michiganstage.org/about https://www.facebook.com/michiganstage/