Words of Wiser 2022: Our Favorites of the Year
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Release Date: 12/24/2022
Chowder Chat 7.6: Good (and Bad) Study Habits
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Deep into the school year, our teen council is immersed in school competitions for Model UN and their a capella group among other things. There is loads of homework as well. Listen to our crew discuss what they've been working on and how they do their best studying. Do they listen to music? Does it matter where they sit? And what to do about the distraction that is the phone. Listen to the discussion about these topics and more. Our teen council recorded the latest edition of Chowder Chat on April 14, 2025.
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Chowder Chat 7.5: Sunrise on the Reaping & how to survive the Hunger Games
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The teen council discusses the new Hunger Games book, Sunrise on the Reaping. Learn what they are looking forward to in the new book, which book is their favorite in the series and how far each of them think they would go in the Hunger Games. Hint, most of them think hiding is a good idea. Recorded on March 10, 2025.
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Chowder Chat 7.4: Cinder Book Club
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The teen council kicks off their book club by reading and discussion Is it a dystopian novel or a unique mix of scifi and fantasy? Does the familiarity of the Cinderella story make it more engaging or take away from the story? Should you read the sequals? Listen to this discussion to see what we thought. Other titles discussed are: by Khaled Hosseini by John Okada by Fyodor Dostoyevsky by Cassandra Clare by Marissa Meyer
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Chowder Chat 7.3: A Conversation with Youthline
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The Teen Library Council chatted with members of the Youthline organization about their work with teens in crisis on January 13th, 2025. Genevieve and Monica explain what a peer to peer crisis line for teens is like, what their goals are, and how teens can volunteer with them if interested. You can find more info about Youthline at Some of the other resources mentioned are below. 988 - The Trevor Project - Trans Lifeline - Black Line -
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Chowder Chat 7.2: Top Reads 2024, Current Reads and Giving Thanks
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The Teen Council discusses their top reads of the year, what they are reading currently and what they are thankful for. Books discussed are: Cinder Daughter of the Deep 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea Throne of Glass Court of Thorns and Roses (for older teens and adults) Amulet graphic novel Orphan X by Gregg Hurwitz (for older teens and adults) Slaughterhouse 5 (for older teens and adults) One House Left by Vincent Ralph Dune (for older teens and adults) Great Gatsby (for older teens and adults)
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Chowder Chat 7.1: Creepy Reads & Spooky Movies
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Our new season of Chowder Chat kicks off with a discussion of our teen council's favorite creepy books, movies and TV shows. They also talk about library events, favorite Halloween memories and what they are currently reading. Some books mentioned are for older teens or adults. Books discussed are: Roald Dahl's Book of Ghost Stories Goosebumps
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What to Expect at College in 2024
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Three recent college graduates talked about their college experiences on June 6th, 2024. They answered questions and shared their thoughts on how to handle homework, managing your own schedule, how to make friends, what to bring and what to leave at home among other things.
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Chowder Chat 6.8: Summer Reads
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The Teen Council discusses what they have planned for the summer along with books they think are good summer reads and books that they are looking forward to reading. Don't forget to participate in our summer reading challenge too! Books mentioned in this episode. by Ali Hazelwood by Renée Watson by Sara Alfageeh by Jonny Garza Villa by Malla Nunn by Vincent Ralph Nanny Wanted by Lizzie Barber Dead of Night by Simon Scarrow by Anthony Horowitz This Book Kills by Neil Shusterman series by Neal Shusterman
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Chowder Chat 6.7: We Are Not From Here
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The teen council discusses the book, by Jenny Torres Sanchez, which is one of the books in our this month. Hear their reactions to this intense story about young Guatamalan immigrants in this recording. Other books discussed were:
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Chowder Chat 6.6: What We're Watching Now
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The teen council met on March 11th to talk about what they've been reading and watching lately. Find out what they recommend this month and get ready for the Mark Oshiro reading challenge next month. News: ends on March 30th starts on April 1st Recommended reads: by Sandra Cisneros by Hafsah Faizal by Hugh Howey Recommended TV shows: on Netflix (rated for adults) Next month's read: by Jenny Sanchez Torres
info_outlineStaff from the Cedar Mill & Bethany Libraries gather in December 2022 to discuss our favorite books, movies, TV, games, music and more from 2022. You can place holds on these titles on our website.
Topics discussed are:
1:12 Our favorites:
- Tomorrow, Tomorrow & Tomorrow – Mark
- Nona the Ninth – Christine
- The Monk & Robot series – Marti
- Vespertine - Sabrina
- The Darkness Outside Us – Will
- Isla to Island – Laura B.
7:42 Bethany Library Favorites
- The Stars Did Wander Darkling - Christine
- Demon Copperhead
- Nightmare Alley and Cabinet of Curiosities
11:03 Books for Children
- Mel Fell - Laura B.
- The Used-to-be Best Friend
- The Marvellers
13:26 Books for Teens
- Iron Widow – Will
- Firekeeper's Daughter – Christine
- All My Rage - Mark
- Teen Council favorites - Mark
17:11 Graphic Novels and Manga
- Devils Candy – Sabrina and Christine
- The Well – Mark
- The Nice House on the Lake – Marti
- Play It Cool, Guys – Christine
- The First Cat in Space Ate Pizza - Laura B.
22:10 Fiction for Adults
- The Spear Cuts Through Water – Marti
- Less is Lost – Will
- Remarkably Bright Creatures – Laura B.
24:36 Nonfiction for Adults
- Confessions of a Bookseller - Christine
- Worn: A People’s History of Clothing- Sabrina
- The Flag the Cross and the Station Wagon – Will
- Emma Dreams of Stars (GN) – Laura B.
28:15 Movies, TV and Streaming
- Bullet Train - Marti
- Turning Red
- Everything Everywhere All At Once
- Andor – Mark
- The Offer - Mark
33 Music and Podcasts
- The World ep 1: Movement - Sabrina
- Cool People Who did Cool Stuff - Mark
35:22 Video Games & Online Games
- Unrailed! - Sabrina
- Redactle - Sabrina
37:15 Board Games
- Wingspan - Mark
- Terraforming Mars – Mark
38:34 Our Favorites part 2
- I Must Betray You – Mark
- Home is Where the Heart is (Good Dog) - Laura B.
- Princess Floralinda and the Forty Flight Tower- Sabrina
- This Is Not a Book About Benedict Cumberbatch - Christine