The Book Drop Podcast
1) New Title Drop | January 2026
Happy New Year! On the latest episode of the new title drop, Angela and Melanie discuss new year reading goals and what’s actually working, or not working, when it comes to building better reading hab...Show More
2) 229. 2025 Reading Reflections and Predictions
This week on The Book Drop, we’re taking a year-in-review look at book trends, favorite reads, and what we think is coming next. We’re joined by Carl Erickson from The Bookworm and Shelby Janke from t...Show More
3) 228. Reading Challenge: Read a Book in the Cozy Subgenre
This week on The Book Drop, we’re talking about books that fit AND EVEN stretch the final reading challenge theme of the year to read a book in the cozy subgenre, while exploring why “cozy” means some...Show More
4) 227. A Closer Look at Do Space inside OPL's new Central Library
This week on The Book Drop, we take a behind-the-scenes look at the technology powering the new Central Library’s creator space and highlight how everyone from young learners to seasoned makers can br...Show More
5) 226. Adventurers Welcome: Discovering D&D at the Library with OPL
This week on The Book Drop, we take you into the world of Dungeons and Dragons with special guests who guide us, like true DMs, through the storytelling and player-driven adventure that is at the hear...Show More
6) New Title Drop “Favorites” | December 2025
This week on The Book Drop’s monthly mini episode called New Title Drop, Angela and Melanie discuss their favorite picks from the past year and how we decide which books make the cut. Check out this ...Show More
7) 225. Reading Challenge: Read a Book About Celebrations
This week on The Book Drop, we tackle the latest reading challenge to read a book about celebrations and explore how books help us reflect on the joy of coming together with friends, family and commun...Show More
8) 224. Inside Spielbound: How Games Bring Us Together
This week on The Book Drop, we’re on location at Spielbound Board Game Cafe to talk about the power of table top and board games to build community and spark storytelling! This is The Book Drop, featu...Show More
9) 223. Getting Ready for Nebraska Celebration of Books on Nov. 15
This week, we talk with Nebraska Library Commission's Tessa Timperley, and local author, Tosca Lee. Happening at the Library Imagine, Write, Explore! with Danielle Herzog | Saturday, Nov. 8, from 1 ...Show More
10) New Title Drop | November-December 2025
On the latest episode of the new title drop, Angela and Melanie preview what's coming out in November and December. Check out this month's titles here or visit omahalibrary.org/podcasts. Check in wi...Show More