Bookies Talk: Historical Fiction Hot Takes
Cook Memorial Public Library Podcast
Release Date: 08/03/2024
Seeds & Our Immigrant Ancestors
Cook Memorial Public Library Podcast
Join Daniel Smith, Genealogy Librarian, as he explores the connections between seeds and our immigrant ancestors. You may be surprised to learn that many immigrants brought seeds with them to America. These seeds were so valuable that they sometimes went to great lengths to hide them. They were then able to grow these seeds once they settled, and they used what they grew to recreate foods from their homelands. During the episode, Daniel shares a couple of examples and then provides ways you can find your immigrant ancestors. The episode ends with some suggestions for those who may want to try...
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What Do Seeds Have to Do with Genealogy?
Cook Memorial Public Library Podcast
Join Daniel Smith, Genealogy Librarian, as he explores the connections between seeds and genealogy. You may be surprised what you can learn about your family's history from seeds! During the episode, Daniel shares what he has learned about his ancestors from the seeds his family kept, the records available, and the food prepared. He also gives a sneak peek at the next episode.
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Oscars Preview & The Year in Film
Cook Memorial Public Library Podcast
Becky and Nate are back for the 10th year in a row to discuss this Sunday's 97th Academy Awards cermony. Listen and discover the films of 2024 - the movies getting all the buzz, must-see performances, filmmakers to know, overrated disappointments, and the overlooked films that you don't want to miss. Remember, if you add a lot of movies to your watchlist the Library is here to help you find them!
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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
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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
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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
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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.
info_outlineReaders' Advisors Hannah and Marianne share their thoughts about all things historical fiction.
Titles mentioned in this episode:
The Sicilian Inheritance - Jo Piazza
All the Colors of the Dark - Chris Whitaker
Wild and Distant Seas - Tara Karr Roberts
The Emperor and the Endless Palace by Justinian Huang
I Am Homeless If This Is Not My Home - Lorrie Moore
The Great Gatsby - F. Scott Fitzgerald
Grapes of Wrath - John Steinbeck
The Rachel Incident - Caroline O’Donoghue
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