Amanda Dembiec

Amanda is a classically-trained pianist who loves to read. Like any good librarian, she also has two cats named after Italian cities. Amanda spends her free time sitting in Nashville traffic, baking, and running the Interlibrary Loan office at the Nashville Public Library.

Latest Blog Posts

When Bad Things Happen to Good Musicians

September 14, 2017

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Someone sitting at this keyboard has a birthday in September. So since this month is all about me, I’m going to write about what I love most – music. 

Scorpion: Season Two

August 24, 2017

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What do you do with a TV show that you loved, then hated, and now enjoy again?

Spaceman: An Astronaut's Unlikely Journey to Unlock the Secrets of the Universe

August 10, 2017

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He went to space and he's on TV. How cool is that?

Holding Up the Universe

July 27, 2017

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Fat girl for the win!*

Chester Bennington - Rest in Peace

July 24, 2017

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Chester, your music was gut-wrenchingly honest and you will be missed.

Grocery: The Buying and Selling of Food in America

July 13, 2017

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Michael Ruhlman's got a new book? And it's about Grocery stores? Commence happy dance!

Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine

June 22, 2017

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I loved this book! It's the best thing I've read in quite a while.

The Great British Baking Show

June 8, 2017

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THIS IS THE BEST COOKING SHOW EVER ON TV EVER! Seriously. No exaggeration. 

Food: A Love Story

May 25, 2017

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I laughed while driving in traffic. Yeah. It's that funny. (I was listening to the audio version. Don't freak out.)

Notre Dame vs. The Klan

May 11, 2017

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I knew both of these were a thing - but I never realized they had clashed.

A Mother's Reckoning

April 27, 2017

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I didn't know if this was one I'd make it through, but I found it very humble and moving.

The Rain in Portugal by Billy Collins

April 13, 2017

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Billy Collins is back with another thought-provoking collection of words.

Quilled Mandalas

March 23, 2017

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These are beautiful and I think they'd be fun to make (or try to make...whatever).

The Magnolia Story

March 9, 2017

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My favorite HGTV show now has a book too? Must. Read. Now.

Dancer

February 23, 2017

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The Bad Boy of Ballet! Wait...is that even a thing?

Talking as Fast as I Can

February 9, 2017

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MOREGILMOREMOREGILMOREMOREGILMORE...WHOOOOPPPPPEEE!

The Mind of a Chef: Ludo Lefebvre (Season 5)

January 26, 2017

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If you need more French cooking or fried chicken, Chef Ludo is your man!

Who wants to learn more about our Ex-Presidents?

January 12, 2017

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After making a stunning self-discovery about my lack of presidential knowledge, I set out on a quest to correct my deficiency. This is how far I got...

Emma's Chance

December 22, 2016

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A horse movie with some heart. That sounds like a good time to me!

Shaken by Tim Tebow

December 8, 2016

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He had trouble finding a home in the NFL, but that doesn't mean his life's not worthwhile.

Empire

November 10, 2016

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And you thought your family was dysfunctional.

Ruth Reichl is back with a new cookbook!

October 27, 2016

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Culinary Artober continues with my other favorite chef/writer, Ruth Reichl.

Ratio by Michael Ruhlman

October 13, 2016

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Happy Artober! Let's celebrate with a book about food math that is so cool, even a nonmath person (like me) will love it!

Killfile

September 22, 2016

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It's Burn Notice meets Psych with just a hint of Jack Bauer for zest. How much better can you get?

Brooklyn Nine-Nine!

September 8, 2016

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WARNING: Limit water intake during viewing as accidents may occur due to sudden and intense laughter.