Forsyth Reads Together with Shelby Van Pelt
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In this episode of Unreadable, Ross speaks with Shelby Van Pelt about her novel , this year's Forsyth Reads Together selection. Van Pelt’s debut novel, published in 2022, remains a New York Times bestseller and features the unique perspective of Marcellus the octopus as a narrator. Van Pelt spoke with Ross about how she developed her characters, some based on true life and others based on people (and marine life) watching at the Georgia Aquarium, and she shared her excitement about the upcoming film adaptation. An Evening with Shelby Van Pelt is Mar 11, 2025 at the...
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Winter Reading Challenge 2024
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It's that time again! Our Winter Reading Challenge is back. If you enjoyed the reading challenge last year, especially collecting those trading cards, we have good news for you: we have a whole new set of trading cards to collect this winter! The Winter Reading Challenge is for all ages. Listen to find out how to participate and what grand prizes can be won this year. Links
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Ghost Hunting at The Library
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Earlier this month, the conducted a paranormal investigation at the Hampton Park Library. In this episode, you’ll hear an abridged version of investigation, including an equipment overview and sessions conducted in different parts of the library. Are there ghosts in the library? You’ll have to listen to find out!
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The Smokey Bear Reading Challenge
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In this episode, Ross speaks with Sarah Brubaker about The Smokey Bear Reading Challenge, which celebrates Smokey Bear’s 80th birthday. Listen to hear about prizes, deadlines, and an upcoming taking place at the Cumming Library on October 26. Also, in this episode, we include our first ever listener submitted book reviews. Thank you, Carolynn and Andrea! If you’d like to submit a book review or library-related question, you can email the podcast at [email protected].
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Adventure Begins, Your 2024 Summer Reading Preview
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Are you ready for an adventure? FCPL's Summer Reading Fun begins May 23. In this episode, Kim Ottesen, Programming Manager at FCPL, previews what you can expect during our Summer Reading program, including prizes and performers. From lanyards to camping gear to magicians, listen to get a little taste of all the exciting adventures we have planned for you this summer! Links
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Benjamin Herold on Disillusioned: Five Families and the Unraveling of America's Suburbs
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In this episode, Ross speaks with Benjamin Herold about his book , which follows five families in different areas of the United States, including Gwinnett County, and examines their experiences living in suburbia and their experiences with suburban school systems. Benjamin Herold is a education journalist, who has reported for Education Week, PBS NewsHour, NPR, the Hechinger Report, Huffington Post, and the Public School Notebook. He has a master's degree in urban education from Temple University in Philadelphia. Join us for an with Benjamin...
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Forsyth Reads Together with Lisa Wingate
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This year's book pick is Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate. In this episode, Ross speaks with Lisa about her inspiration for the book and its characters, as well as the book's impact on the victims of the Tenneessee Children's Home Society. Lisa also previews her new book, out this summer, called , which is about the women who fought to protect Choctaw children, who owned oil rich land in Oklahoma, from the land barons seeking power and wealth. Lisa Wingate will be speaking on March 26, 2024 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Forsyth Conference Center. Please follow to...
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Revisiting The Science of Love (2019)
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In this episode, we revisit The Science of Love (2019) in which Ross interviews Dr. Larry J. Young, professor at Emory University, about his research on prairie voles and what their relationships can teach us about ourselves. This episode was originally run in February 2019. Read the transcript on our blog, .
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Learn something new with Pastime Pursuits
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Is your New Year's resolution to learn something new? This January, we are offering a series of programs for adults dedicated to learning a new hobby. In this episode, Ross speaks with Sarah Brubaker, Information Services Supervisor at the Cumming Library, about the Pastime Pursuits program series. From photography to cosplay, there is something for everyone. Let us help you achieve your New Year's goal and learn something new! Events: Sunday, January 7 at 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Sharon Forks Library Saturday, January 13 at 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Cumming Library Saturday, January 20 at 2:00 pm - 3:00...
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Winter Reading Fun!
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In this episode, Ross talks to Kim Ottesen, Programming Manager at FCPL, for the inside scoop on our winter reading challenge and this year's unique, cool prizes. Winter Reading Fun starts on December 19, 2023 and runs through January 21, 2024. You can learn more about Winter Reading Fun on .
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