Bookies Talk: Welcome, Allie!
Cook Memorial Public Library Podcast
Meet Allie, the newest Reference Librarian at Cook Memorial Public Library District! She and Hannah discuss recent reads, the neverending debate between hardcover versus paperback, and how Allie got into the library business. Titles Referenced: Martina Calvi’s ; Molly Baz’s ; Franz Kafka’s ; Helen MacDonald and Sin Blanché’s ; Isabel Cañas’ and ; Mona Awad’s ; Elizabeth O’Connor’s ; Caroline Woods’
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Bookies Talk: Author Crossovers
Cook Memorial Public Library Podcast
In this episode, Amy and Leah talk about authors who cross genres, topics, and age groups -- and why the change can be great for readers. Authors mentioned in this episode: to register for the Fall Book Buzz. to learn more about our new Silent Book Club. For a personalized list of suggestions, visit our . Email us at .
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Bookies Talk: Historical Fiction Hot Takes
Cook Memorial Public Library Podcast
Readers' Advisors Hannah and Marianne share their thoughts about all things historical fiction. Titles mentioned in this episode: to request a personalized reading recommendation. Contact us at [email protected]
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Bookies Talk: The Power of Book Clubs
Cook Memorial Public Library Podcast
Book Club Associate Amy and Readers' Advisor Marianne share titles guaranteed to get your book club talking. Titles mentioned in this episode: , William Kent Krueger , Percival Everett and , Amor Towles , Maggie O’Farrell , Kate Quinn , Javier Zamora , Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah , R. F. Kuang , Curtis Sittenfeld , Bonnie Garmus , Shelby Van Pelt , Steven Rowley , C Pam Zhang () , Kaveh Akbar , Angie Kim to request a list of personalized reading recommendations. to register for the Summer Book Buzz. for details on Summer Reading 2024 (registration opens June 1) ...
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Bookies Talk: New Historical Fiction
Cook Memorial Public Library Podcast
Erica and Brooke, one of the Library's Maintenance staff, talk about two new historical fiction titles and what we can learn from them. Titles and authors mentioned in this episode: by Kristen Hannah by Francis Spufford (TV Series) by Michael Chabon For a personalized list of reading suggestions, fill out our Contact us at
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Bookies Talk: The ACOTAR episode
Cook Memorial Public Library Podcast
Erica and Bronwyn, the Library's Communications Coordinator, talk about the romantasy series that has taken over the internet: Sarah J. Maas's A Court of Thorns and Roses, the RenFaire, and how books are better with friends. Titles mentioned in this episode: by Sarah J. Maas by Sarah J. Maas by Leigh Bardugo by George R. R. Martin : the television series by Frank Herbert : the films by Robert Jordan by Diana Gabaldon : the television series Want more ACOTAR readalikes? Fill out our for a personalized list of suggestions. Contact us at [email protected]....
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The Year in Film (2023) / Oscars Recap
Cook Memorial Public Library Podcast
For the 9th year in a row librarians Becky and Nate discuss last night's Academy Awards ceremony and celebrate the year in film. Listen and discover the highlights - the movies recognized by the Academy and the movies that were overlooked but not to be missed. Then find out how your library card is the ultimate ticket to the movies.
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Bookies Talk: Immersive Stories
Cook Memorial Public Library Podcast
Readers' Advisors Erica and Amy share three recent books that bring their worlds -- a tense near-future, a legendary past, and present-day America - to life in vivid and unexpected ways. Books featured in this episode: by Paul Lynch by Yangsze Choo by Michele Norris Click here to register for the . For personalized book recommendations, visit For the library's blog, visit . Email us at
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Bookies Talk: Bandits, Babies, and Brendan Slocumb
Cook Memorial Public Library Podcast
Erica and Marianne are sticking to their reading resolutions by digging into great historical fiction featuring real-life banditos and midwives. Then, Marianne gives us the inside scoop on this year's One Book, One Community series. Titles discussed in this episode: , by Elizabeth Gonzalez James , by Ariel Lawhon , by Brendan Slocumb For details on all of the One Book, One Community events, visit For personalized book recommendations, visit . For the library's blog, visit . Email us at [email protected].
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Bookies Talk: Our Favorite Titles of 2023
Cook Memorial Public Library Podcast
Erica and Hannah talk about the top titles of the year, our annual Staff Favorites booklets, and the books they can't wait to read in 2024. Thanks for a great year of reading and listening! For a copy of our Favorite Fiction and Nonfiction booklets, stop by Cook Park or Aspen Drive Library, or . Titles discussed in this episode: by James McBride by Lorrie Moore by Daniel Mason by Francis Spufford (February 2024) The Extinction of Irina Rey by (March 2024) by Kelly Link (February 2024) The Familiar by (April 2024) Somewhere Beyond the Sea by (September 2024) Haunted Ever After by ...
info_outlineErica and Bronwyn, the Library's Communications Coordinator, talk about the romantasy series that has taken over the internet: Sarah J. Maas's A Court of Thorns and Roses, the RenFaire, and how books are better with friends.
Titles mentioned in this episode:
- A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
- The Crescent City Series by Sarah J. Maas
- Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo
- A Game of Thrones by George R. R. Martin
- Game of Thrones: the television series
- Dune by Frank Herbert
- Dune: the films
- The Eye of the World (The Wheel of Time, Book 1) by Robert Jordan
- Outlander by Diana Gabaldon
- Outlander: the television series
Want more ACOTAR readalikes? Fill out our Ask A Bookie form for a personalized list of suggestions.
Contact us at [email protected].