
The Book Drop
The Book Drop is a weekly podcast from Omaha Public Library about books, our community and the joy of reading.
Episodes
239 episodes
Battle of the Generations, featuring Dr. Leah Georges
This week on The Book Drop, it’s Battle of the Generations! We’ve got a special guest, Dr. Leah Georges, to help us break down generational stereotypes and explore our Millennial and Gen X identities.All the books and resources we talk ...
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Season 6
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Episode 202
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1:33:22

Travel Inspiration: Books That Take You Places
This week on The Book Drop, we share travel-inspired reads and highlight dream destination spots from our listeners. This is The Book Drop.All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found
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Season 6
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Episode 201
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1:03:50

OPL’s Guide to Summer Reading Program for All Ages
This week on The Book Drop, we dive into the fun of the Summer Reading Program and share tips for enjoying all the events, activities, and books the library has to offer. This is The Book Drop.All the books and resources we talk about i...
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Season 6
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Episode 200
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52:15

New Title Drop | May 2025
On the latest episode of the New Title Drop, Angela and Melanie kick it off with a chat about what’s in their podcast queues before diving into the fresh reads you won’t want to miss this month.Check out this month's titles and place ho...
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Season 6
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24:54

Reading Challenge: Read a Book About or Featuring Books, a Bookstore or Library
This week on The Book Drop, we explore this month’s reading challenge, books that celebrate libraries, bookstores, and the stories within them, with help from fellow book lovers in our community. This is The Book Drop.All the books and ...
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Season 6
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Episode 199
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1:20:42

Science and Storytelling: Author Ramona Ausubel to Visit Omaha
This week on The Book Drop, we’re joined by author Ramona Ausubel to talk about her new novel The Last Animal, selected for the National Book Foundation’s Science + Literature program, and to give a sneak peek at her upcoming Omaha event (
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Season 6
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Episode 198
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1:06:04

Extreme Weather Reads and Storm Stories
This week on The Book Drop, we tap into our Midwestern expertise to talk all things weather, from winter blizzards to summer storms, and share our favorite reads and resources for staying weather-aware. This is The Book Drop.All the boo...
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Season 6
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Episode 197
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1:11:57

Celebration National Poetry Month with Nebraska State Poet Jewel Rodgers
This week on The Book Drop, we celebrate National Poetry Month with Nebraska State Poet Jewel Rodgers, exploring the power of poetry and its ability to connect us all. This is The Book Drop.All the books and resources we talk about in t...
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Season 6
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Episode 196
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1:00:34

Reading Challenge: Read a book that explores belonging, identity or inclusion
This week on The Book Drop, we’re breaking down one of the 2025 Reading Challenge themes and sharing book recommendations that explore what it means to belong.All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found
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56:29

New Title Drop | April 2025
On the latest episode of New Title Drop, Angela and Melanie kick things off with a fun chat about their pets in honor of National Pet Day before diving into their top picks for exciting new book releases this April!Check out this month'...
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Season 6
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16:43

Spring Cleaning with Keep Omaha Beautiful
This week on The Book Drop, it is time to tackle spring cleaning and DIY projects! Whether you’re ready to declutter or need a little motivation, we’ve got tips, library resources, and insights from Keep Omaha Beautiful to get you started.<...
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Season 6
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Episode 194
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1:00:50

Women’s History: A Conversation with Caitlin Cass & Jan McKenzie
This week on The Book Drop, we celebrate Women's History Month with special guests—author and cartoonist Caitlin Cass and Jan McKenzie from the League of Women Voters.All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be foun...
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Season 6
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Episode 193
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58:18

Gardening Tips & OPL’s Common Soil Seed Library
This week on The Book Drop, we dig into gardening tips and explore the many resources available at the library—including our Common Soil Seed Library! This is The Book Drop.All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can b...
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Season 6
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Episode 192
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48:41

Coach Laura 'Bird' Kuhn on Books That Motivate
This week on The Book Drop, we’re joined by Coach Laura 'Bird' Kuhn of Omaha’s professional volleyball team, the Supernovas, to explore how reading fuels athletic success, the incredible momentum behind women’s sports, and standout memoirs by t...
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Season 6
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Episode 191
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46:20

New Title Drop | March 2025
On the latest episode of the new title drop, Angela and Melanie kick off this episode with a fun winter-themed This or That before previewing the must-read books hitting shelves in March!Check out this month's titles and place holds
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20:33

1st Sky Omaha Takes Over: Black History Month Reads & Media
This week on The Book Drop, we hand over the mic to the hosts of 1st Sky Omaha, Paul B. Allen IV and Buddi3 Da Gawd, as they share their essential reading and media recommendations for Black History Month. This is The Book Drop.All the ...
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Season 6
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Episode 190
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1:23:15

189. A Conversation With the Omaha Film Festival
This week on The Book Drop, we’re joined by the director of the Omaha Film Festival to talk about this year’s festival and how aspiring filmmakers can find inspiration and resources through the library. This is The Book Drop. All the bo...
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Season 6
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Episode 189
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1:03:00

Ep. 188 Beyond Bridgerton: A Romance Genre Deep Dive
This week on The Book Drop, we explore the rise of the romance genre and the guilty-pleasure tropes that keep us coming back for more.All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found
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Season 6
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Episode 188
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1:00:50

Ep. 187 Reading Challenge: Read a Book With a One-Word Title
This week on The Book Drop, we break down the next reading challenge to read a book with a one-word title. Sometimes less is more! This is the Book Drop!All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found
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Season 6
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Episode 187
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50:35

New Title Drop | February 2025
On the latest episode of New Title Drop, a monthly mini-episode previewing new releases, Angela and Melanie kick things off with a conversation about the term DNF, which stands for “Did Not Finish.” They share their own reading habits for when ...
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Season 6
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23:23

Ep. 186 News Literacy with Matt Wynn, Nebraska Journalism Trust
This week on the book drop, we’re observing National News Literacy Week with a special guest, the executive director of the Nebraska Journalism Trust, which publishes the Flatwater Free Press. All the books and resources we talk about i...
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Season 6
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Episode 186
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56:13

Ep . 185 Special Guest Traci Thomas, of The Stacks podcast
This week on The Book Drop, special guest Traci Thomas from The Stacks podcast (www.thestackspodcast.com) joins us to discuss the art of discovering your next read. We’re talking about the role of online trends, libraries, and other modern tool...
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Season 6
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Episode 185
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1:02:37

184. Top Circulating Titles at OPL in 2024
This week on The Book Drop, we take a deeper look at the top circulating titles of 2024 for OPL, and discuss what they reveal about our community’s awesome reading habits. This is The Book Drop.All the books and resources we talk about ...
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Season 6
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Episode 184
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42:37

183. Reading Challenge 2025: Read an Author's Debut Book
This week on The Book Drop, we explore debut novels as part of OPL's Reading Challenge, designed to help you step outside your reading comfort zone. Plus, we highlight authors who set the bar high from the very beginning. This is The Book Drop....
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Season 6
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Episode 183
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1:08:31
