The Forgotten Library

In this episode, we're going to take a look at "The Little People," a psychological horror novel that asks, "What if leprechauns, but also Nazis?" Does it work? Tune in to find out! Transcripts and source lists are always available at: ⁠bit.ly/4gotlib⁠  If you like this, buy me a coffee! ⁠www.buymeacoffee.com/forgottenlib⁠ Intro music credit: "Starlite Lounge" by Rob Endo, courtesy of ⁠Clipdad.com

The prequel to the Dollanganger family series by V.C. Andrews. We're back with another gothic-y, incest-laden tale. This WAS the final installment but it looks like there are three more newish books telling the story from Chris' point of view. Should we look into them? Take the poll on Spotify! Transcripts and source lists are always available at: bit.ly/4gotlib  If you like this, buy me a coffee! www.buymeacoffee.com/forgottenlib Intro music credit: "Starlite Lounge" by Rob Endo, courtesy of Clipdad.com

US libraries are facing more book bans and challenges than ever. Here are some ways you can help! Https://uniteagainstbookbans.org Https://shorturl.at/dyDI7 (ALA challenged book list)

In addition to romance, war, and superheroes, there were also a lot of horror, suspense, and mystery comics published in the 1940s/50s. On this episode, we're going to look at a few from Baffling Mysteries, a title published by Ace Comics. We've got animal/human hybrids, murderous paintings, and witches and werewolves . . .of course! Transcripts and source lists are always available at: bit.ly/4gotlib  If you like this, buy me a coffee! www.buymeacoffee.com/forgottenlib Intro music credit: "Starlite Lounge" by Rob Endo, courtesy of Clipdad.com

That's right - back with another full episode finally! If you thought we were done with priggish Elsie Dinsmore in the last full epi, you're thought wrong, sucka! Everyone's favorite milquetoast is back and preachier than ever. But, are there some hidden meanings to all of this, perhaps? Tune in and find out! Transcripts and source lists are always available at: bit.ly/4gotlib  If you like this, buy me a coffee! www.buymeacoffee.com/forgottenlib Intro music credit: "Starlite Lounge" by Rob Endo, courtesy of Clipdad.com

Or, the biography no one asked for. A very quick update via mobile about the recent VC Andrews biography/trainwreck and why it isn't worth your time.

Happy Belated New Year! It's been a long time, I know, so have a slightly longer episode - that's also part 1 of 2. We're discussing Elsie Dinsmore, a priggish, milquetoasty little gal who was the protagonist of a book series spanning 28 volumes over the late 19th and early 20th century. The second episode (up soon) will discuss the second book, which takes off immediately from the end of this one. Shitty adults, annoying af children, and lots of Jesus-y talk can be found here. Join me, won't you?  Transcripts and source lists are always available at: bit.ly/4gotlib  If you like this, buy me a coffee! www.buymeacoffee.com/forgottenlib Intro music credit: "Starlite Lounge" by Rob Endo, courtesy of Clipdad.com

Women, are you having trouble with your partner? Perhaps this book from the 1960s showing you how you should act would help! (No, it won't. Please don't take advice from this). Are you ready to let your man be a king, and you the servant? Strap in and cringe along with me! Transcripts and source lists are always available at: bit.ly/4gotlib  If you like this, buy me a coffee! www.buymeacoffee.com/forgottenlib Intro music credit: "Starlite Lounge" by Rob Endo, courtesy of Clipdad.com

On this episode, we're taking a look at Atomic War!, a four-issue comic set in a fictional World War III. Lots of nuclear warfare, planes, and tanks tanks tanks! Transcripts and source lists are always available at: bit.ly/4gotlib  If you like this, buy me a coffee! www.buymeacoffee.com/forgottenlib Intro music credit: "Starlite Lounge" by Rob Endo, courtesy of Clipdad.com

On this episode, we're taking a look at the Good Housekeeping Marriage Book, which was published in 1938. Come for the insane price list, stay for the sexism and eugenics!  Transcripts and source lists are always available at: bit.ly/4gotlib  If you like this, buy me a coffee! www.buymeacoffee.com/forgottenlib Intro music credit: "Starlite Lounge" by Rob Endo, courtesy of Clipdad.com

What better way to celebrate the season of love with some misogyny? On this episode, we look at the world of pick-up artists, and one of their many manuals. Transcripts and source lists are always available at: bit.ly/4gotlib  If you like this, buy me a coffee! www.buymeacoffee.com/forgottenlib Intro music credit: "Starlite Lounge" by Rob Endo, courtesy of Clipdad.com

Happy New Year! Take a ride in my time-machine and let's travel back to 1923, where the flapper craze was running high and parents clucked their tongues at the promiscuous youth. In fact, this book was written by a journalist under a pseudonym in order to avoid criticism for the "scandalous" content!  Transcript of this episode (and all episodes) as well as source materials can be found here: https://bit.ly/4gotlib And if you like what I do, you can always Buy Me a Coffee (think of it like a tip jar that takes Stripe and PayPal): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/forgottenlib

For our final episode this year, let's uncover what sexual education might have looked like for a 19th century boy with a book by a Lutheran minister.  I'd also like to extend a heartfelt thank you to YOU, dear listener, for being entertained by my cynical eye on forgotten and ridiculous books. Transcript of this episode (and all episodes) as well as source materials can be found here: https://bit.ly/4gotlib And if you like what I do, you can always Buy Me a Coffee (think of it like a tip jar that takes Stripe and PayPal): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/forgottenlib Be safe and see you in 2021!

It's spooky season, y'all, so how about this little gem that was published in the 1980s during the Satanic Panic by the same guy who said all your beloved toys are evil incarnate? That's right, Phil Phillips is back, with a sidekick this time, nattering on about witches and devils and how you shouldn't let your children trick or treat. Or at least, that's what it's supposed to be, but Phillips becomes unhinged a third of the way through and loses his thesis statement. Join me, won't you? For a transcript of this episode, along with source material, please visit the website!

Do your part, y'all. It's important!

Hello, my lovely listeners, I am BACK with another installment. We're looking at Seeds of Yesterday by V.C. Andrews, or as I like to call it, Get ON with it already! As always, transcripts and source materials reside on the website. Show suggestions are always welcome at floridhappiness@gmail.com You can also DM me on Twitter: @forgottenlibra1

On this episode, I'm taking you through a brief run of teen comics that are tangentially connected to the romance comics that were previously discussed. Andy and Ernie are the same character, but for some reason, the publishing powers that be renamed him for a few more issues.  As always, transcripts and source materials reside on the website. 

By now, you've been affected by the coronavirus (COVID-19) in some way. Some libraries are closed and others probably will follow suit. What if you can't get digital resources because EVERYONE is trying to get them now that print is off the table? And your kids are home and bored, too? Listen in as your friendly neighborhood librarian offers up a lifetime's worth of free books and resources for you and your wee ones.  Links to all of the resources mentioned are on my website, as too many links were breaking the description.  Please stay safe, everyone!

Happy New Year, my lovely listeners! It's still January as I upload this, so let's start the new year off right by delving back into the V.C. Andrews canon and the continuing saga of the Dollenganger family, If There Be Thorns! Transcript of this episode (and all episodes) are available at http://bit.ly/4gotlib

In this episode of Biblio Bites, we take a look at prison libraries and their eclipse by predatory tech companies claiming to offer inmates a bunch of free books and multimedia - but are they really?  Further reading is linked in my website.  HOW YOU CAN HELP: This LibGuide from the American Library Association has links to several programs to donate books and materials to prison libraries and inmates: https://libguides.ala.org/PrisonLibraries/bookstoprisons