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Amanda and Abby talk about the Summer Reading frenzy, thanks to all the special programs scheduled for youth, teens, and adults this summer at the Allen County Public Library. They also discuss and recommend the books below for avid readers. Hidden Pictures by Jason RekulakBlack Woods Blue Sky by Eowyn IveyWhy You Will Marry the Wrong Person by The School of Life and Alain de BottonBlack Girl You Are Atlas by Renee Watson 

Chelsea and Shelia discuss Color Our World Summer Reading Activities for kids, teens, and adults, and the Friends of the Library Book Sale.Books discussed include: Is She Really Going Out with Him? by Sophie CousensMiddle of the Night by Riley SagerThe Night We Lost Him by Laura DaveThree Days in June by Anne TylerFinlay Donovan Digs Her Own Grave by Elle Cosimano 

Jamie & Maria talk about summer reading events, art programs, and books they've read and recommend.  Books discussed include:Thunderhead by Douglas Preston & Lincoln ChildThe Typewriter by Julie HogueMyron Bolitar Series by Harlan CobenDark Rose by Chevy StephensBridget Jones's Diary by Helen Fielding

In today's episode, Abby and Amanda discuss a few reads and library happenings.Books mentioned:Precious Rubbish by Kayla ESmall Things Like These by Claire KeeganMake Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life...& Maybe the World by US Admiral Navy William H. McRaven

Chelsea and Maria share about Spring events at the library and recommend several books they've read recently. Books discussed include: Finlay Donovan Digs Her Own Grave by Elle CosimanoGirls Like Us by Christina AlgerRaised by a Serial Killer by April BalascioThe Midnight Library by Matt HaigThe Twelve Dates of Christmas by Jenny BaylissThe Happy Ever After Playlist by Abby JimenezLife's Too Short by Abby Jimerez 

Amanda and Shelia talk about library events and discuss the following highly recommended books. The Women of Wyntons by Donna MummaGood Material by Dolly AldertonThe Wedding People by Alison EspachSweet Vidalia by Lisa SandlinGirls Like Us by Cristina AlgerUnplanned by Alana Terry

Jamie and Abriel discuss library events and recommend books they feel are worth reading. Books discussed include:The Hiding Place by C.J. TudorWe Are Watching by Alison GaylinFramed by John Grisham and Jim McCloskeyBeautiful Ugly by Alice FeeneyLost Ark Dreaming by Suyi Davies Okungbowa

Chelsea and Shelia shared library happenings and book club selections and discussed and recommended the following books.JFK Jr.: An Intimate Oral Biography by Rose Marie Terenzio, Liz McNeil, et al.The Cliffs by J. Courtney SullivanThe Sin Eater by Francine Rivers 

Jamie and Amanda discuss library programs and books they feel are worth reading. Books mentioned include: The Life Impossible by Matt HaigThe House at Watch Hill by Karen Marie MoningFrom Here to the Great Unknown: A Memoir by Lisa Marie Presley and Riley KeoughBurn by Peter HellerThe River by Peter HellerA Grim Reaper's Guide to Catching a Killer by Maxie DaraWe Used to Live Here by Marcus Kliewer

As the winter storm approaches, Mariah and Abby discuss the library's preparation, upcoming events, and what they have been reading lately.Books discussed include:- The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien- The Third Gilmore Girl by Kelly Bishop- Bless Your Heart by Lindy Ryan

Don't miss meeting Santa and Christmas Palooza on Monday, December 16th at 5:00 PM.  Registration is open for Prime Time Family Read Night that starts January 16, 2025. Books discussed include:   The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife By Any Other Name by Jodi PicoultThe Grey Wolf by Louise Penny The Dallergut Dream Department Store by Lee Mi-YeMidnight at the Christmas Bookshop by Jenny ColganThe Great Hippopotamus Hotel by Alexander McCall Smith 

Chelsea and Jamie share information about the library's maker space and the "Library of Things," which crafty patrons might want to check out.Books discussed include: Hamish Macbeth and Agatha Raisin series by M.C. BeatonThe Accidental Medium by Tracy WhitwellCassandra in Reverse by Holly SmaleThe Seven Year Slip by Ashley PostonThe Night We Lost Him by Laura DaveThe Friend Zone by Abby Jimenez

Abby and Mariah discuss books they recommend and programs at the library.Books discussed include: A Salty Piece of Land by Jimmy BuffettAre You There, God? It's Me, Margaret by Judy BlumeWhat Ever Happened to Baby Jane? by Henry FarrellLula Dean's Little Library of Banned Books by Kirsten Mill Ash's Cabin by Jen Wang (Graphic Novel)

Chelsea and Shelia talk about: 40 Acres and No Mule by Janice Holt GilesThe Booklover's Library by Madeline MartinNineteen Steps by Millie Bobbie BrownThe Jane Austen Society by Natalie JennerThe Extraordinary Deaths of Mrs. Kip by Sara Brunsvold

Jamie and Amanda reminisce about past Trick-O-Treat Parades. On October 25 at 10:00 a.m., kids in costume with an adult are invited to join us as we visit local merchants.  Books discussed include: The Life Impossible by Matt HaigAn Echo in the Bone by Diana Gabaldon Somewhere Beyond the Sea by T.J. KluneThe Situation Room: The Inside Story of Presidents in Crisis by George Stephanopoulos

Abby and Chelsea share library happenings and books they recommend. Books discussed include:The Starling House by Alix E. HarrowSlow Dance by Rainbow RowellHirayasumi by Keigo Shinzo

Mariah and Shelia talk about Scottsville native Hope Gibbs visiting the library on September 17 at 1:00 pm to talk about her award-winning book, Where the Grass Grows Blue.  Other books discussed include: Doomsday Mother by John GlassI Hope This Finds You Well by Natalie SueThe Last Anniversary by Liane MoriartyOne of Us is Dead by Geneva RoseWhat Have You Done by Shari LapenaYou Should Have Told the Bees by Amanda Cox (2024 Christy Award Finalist)Appalachian Song by Michelle Shocklee (2024 Christy Award Finalist)Agatha Raisin Series by M.C. Beaton 

Abby and Amanda share library happenings such as our Friends of the Library book sale, Lego-My-Library, and more.  Books reviewed include:Dopamine Nation by Anna LembkeWhere? by Jordan CollinsA Daughter of Fair Verona by Christina Dodd

Jamie and Chelsea discuss library programs, book clubs, and books they're reading and recommending. Books mentioned include:The Collected Regrets of Clover by Mikki BrammerA Simple Favor by Darcey BellThe Doomsday Mother by John GlattFunny Story by Emily HenryThe Devil Behind the Badge by Rick JervisCrow Talk by Eileen Garvin The Music of Bees by Eileen Garvin Agatha Raisin Series by M.C. BeatonOne of Us Knows by Alyssa Cole 

Mariah and Shelia celebrate the end of summer reading and share information about the library's next adventure scheduled for First Friday, on August 2 at 6:00 pm. Books discussed include: A Talent for Murder by Pete SwansonThe Midnight Feast by Lucy FoleyOne Perfect Couple by Ruth WareThe Nature of Fragile Things by Susan MeissnerThe Bloomsbury Girls by Natalie JennerThe Nature of Disappearing by Kimi Cunningham GrantSurviving Savannah by Patti Callahan

Chelsea and Amanda catch up on summer reading activities, and books they feel are worth reading. Foraging Kentucky by George Barnett. Mr. Barnett will be at the library on Tuesday, July 23 at 5:30  In Five Years by Rebecca SerleExpiration Date by Rebecca Serle The Measure by Nikki ErlickThe Maid by Nita ProseThe Mystery Guest by Nita Prose

Shelia and Mariah talk about Summer Reading Adventures @ ACPUBLIB.com and books we're reading and recommending. Books mentioned include: Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice by Elle CosimanoWicked (Lizzie & Diesel Series) by Janet EvanovichThe Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper by Phaedra PatrickLoyally Luke by Pepper Basham The Song of Sourwood Mountain by Ann H. Gabhart

In this episode, Mariah and Chelsea discuss their latest reads and the upcoming adult and teen summer reading programs. Books discussed include:- Murder Road by Simone St. James- The New Couple in 5B by Lisa Unger- The September House Carissa Orlando- Lunar New Year Love Story by Gene Luen Yang and Leuyen Pham

Ms. Amanda and Ms. Shelia share library events and books we're reading and recommending. The Dutch House by Anne PatchettThe Lost Flowers of Alice Hart by Holly RinglandThe Songbird of Hope Hill by Kim Vogel Mrs. Quinn's Rise to Fame by Olivia FordThe Little Italian Hotel by Phaedra Patrick. 

Jamie and Mariah reviewed lots of books:·         A Place for Vanishing by Ann Fraistat·         The September House by Carissa Orlando·         Heartbroken by Lisa Unger·         The Teacher by Freida McFadden·         Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun by Elle Cosimano·         The Other Mrs. by Mary Kubica·         The Finders by Jeffrey Burton Programs mentioned:May 4, 2024 Study in Oil PaintMay 6, 2024 Pom-Pom WreathMay 11, 2024 Kids Card workshop 

Chelsea and Abbriel talk about library programs, equipment in the library in our maker space, and the books they are reading. Books mentioned include:  The  Kamagawa Food Detectives by Hisashi KashisaiArgylle by Elly Conway

Books discussed include:The End of Her by Shari LapenaSmall Town Sins by Ken JaworowskiCapote's Women: A True Story of Love and Betrayal, and a Swan Song for an Era by Laurence Leamer

Jamie and Shelia talk books. Books reviewed include:A Deeper Sleep by Dana StabenowThe Sleeping Lady by Robert GraysmithThe Marlow Murder Club by Robert ThorogoodThe Guardians by John GrishamThe Lost Husband by Katherine CenterCirce by Madeline Miller, et al.The Invisible Life of Addie Larue by V.E. Schwab

Abby and Amanda discuss two thought-provoking books:The Hundred Years' War on Palestine by Rashid KhalidiBabel by R.F. KuangPrograms mentioned include: Air-Dry Clay Planter WorkshopPrime Time Family Read NightTinker TimeCricket Card-Making SessionK-Ready Love Event

Topics mentioned: Prime Time Family Read Night, Outreach Services, Book Clubs, Friends of the Library, Art Programs, and of course, what we're reading.Books Discussed:None of This is True by Lisa JewellA Most Agreeable Murder by Juliea SealesGuidebook to Murder by Lyn CahoonA Curious Beginning by Deana RaybournMeet Me at the Lake by Carly Fortune 

Jamie and Chelsea devoured a host of murder books and a few Romcoms for dessert. Programs discussed include Santa and Mrs. Claus on December 18th at 5:00 pm. computer classes, trivia nights, Legos, and Photo Calendar Workshop.  Check out our events page for the details. Books discussed include: Weather Girl by Rachel Lynn SolomonThe Dead Romantics by Ashley PostonDorothy Parker Drank Here by Ellen MeisterThe Last Devil to Die by Richard Osman (Thursday Murder Club Series)The Marlow Murder Club by Robert Thorogood  Death Comes to Marlow by Robert ThorogoodWhat Rose Forgot by Nevada BarrThe Lonely Hearts Book Club by Lucy GilmoreMother-Daughter Murder Night by Nina Simon. 

Amanda and Abby talk about library events and current reads. Find out when the Lego Pet Building Challenge will take place and when Santa and Mrs. Claus will be a t the library.  Books mentioned include: Starling House  by Alix E. HarrowAn Honest Man by Michael Koryta

Chelsea and Mariah chat about library programs, including our Teen Art Guild (TAG), Tinker Time, and Book Clubs.  Mariah talks about being featured in Star Magazine when she was a kid. Books discussed include:  Lock Every Door by Riley SagerThe Woman in Me by Britney Spears

Ms. Amanda and Ms. Shelia share program happenings. We're excited to host the Allen County Historical Society on Monday, November 20 at 7:00 pm.  Mike Wolfe from the television show American Pickers will be their guest speaker. Books reviewed include:The Collected Regrets of Clover by Mikki BrammerTom Lake by Ann PatchettOnly the Beautiful by Susan MeissnerCanary Girls by Jennifer ChiaveriniThe Raging Storm by Ann Cleeves 

Jamie and Mariah talk about Jamie's new dog, and their favorite all-time character, Will Trent. Finally, they discuss a few books that have nothing to do with Will Trent. Books mentioned include: How Can I Help You? by Laura SimsThe Last Word by Taylor AdamsBig Swiss by Jen Beagin, Rebecca Lowman, et al. I'm Not Dying with You Tonight by Kimberly Jones and Gilly SegalAfter That Night by Karin SlaughterBoot Bones by Carlyn HainesPrograms mentioned include:Halloween Trick-O-Treat Parade, Teen Art Guild (TAG), Homeschool Coders, Books on the Square, and more. 

In this episode, Amanda and Chelsea discuss upcoming programs like Animal Tales and Harvesting Native Seeds. They also discuss their recent reads.  Books discussed: Tom Lake by Anne Patchett Strip Tees by Kate Flannery Happiness Falls by Angie Kim

In this episode of Among the Stacks, Jamie and Delonda discuss recent programming and upcoming community events. They also discuss some of their recent reads.Books mentioned this episode:- Outlander by Diana Gabaldon- After That Night by Karin Slaughter- Joe Picket Series by C.J. Box- The Story Sisters by Alice Hoffman- The Only One Left by Riley Sager- Under the Whispering Door by T.J> Klune- Weyward by Emilia Hart- The House on Tradd Stree by Karen White- Those Empty Eyes by Charlie Donlea- The Perfect Stranger by Megan Miranda- Come Find Me by Megan Miranda

In this episode of Among the Stacks, Mariah and Chelsea discuss the return of regular programming and upcoming September programs including trivia night and painting classes. They also discuss some of their recent reads.Books mentioned this episode:- The Lost Girls by John Glatt- Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld- Those Empty Eyes by Charlie Donlea- Dial A for Aunties by Jesse Q. Sutanto

Amanda and Mariah talk about the new Boys & Girls Club,  upcoming programs and books.  Books mentioned include:With My Little Eye by Joshilyn JacksonThe Overnight Guest by Heather GudenkaufAfter That Night: A Will Trent Thriller by Karin SlaughterWeyward by Emilia HartThe Old Lion by Jeff ShaaraThe Whispers by Ashley Audrain

Jamie and Mariah talk about books they've been reading and recommend. Books and series mentioned include:  How to Sell a Haunted House by Grady HendrixThe Southern Book Club's Gide to Slaying Vampires by Grady HendrixHorrorstor by Grady HendrixThe Final Girl Support Group by Grady HendrixA Knock at Midnight by Brittany K. BarnettVolcano & Earthquake (DK Eyewitness) by Susanna Van RoseCriminal: A Will Trent Thriller by Karin SlaughterCop Town by Karin SlaughterCarolyn Haines Bones Series Stargazer by  Anne Hillerman. Aurora Teagarden Mysteries by Charlaine Harris

Chelsea & Amanda discuss the summer reading programs thus far and what to expect in the coming weeks.Books Mentioned:One Italian Summer by Rebecca SerleFairy Tale by Stephen King

Mariah and Shelia talk about Summer Reading registration, programs, and prizes and what they're reading and recommending. Books discussed include: Sundown Motel by Simone St. James Silence for the Dead by Simone St. JamesVera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto Pronto by Elmore Leonard, which inspired the television series Justified. A Botanist's Guide to Parties and Poisons by Kate Khavari The Lioness by Chris Bohjalian

Jamie and Dee have a conversation about what's happening at the library and some of their favorite books as well as TV and movies inspired by their favorites!Books discussed today include: Killers of a Certain Age, Deanna Raybourn; Once Upon a Wardrobe, Patti Callahan (peripherally, the Narnia series by C.S. Lewis and Becoming Mrs. Lewis by Patti Callahan); The Soulmate by Sally Hepworth; the Aurora Teagarden series by Charlaine Harris; the Gwendy trilogy by Stephen King and Richard Chizmar; the Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling;  Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery; Secrets of a Heartnote by Stacey Lee. 

First Friday is back!Strange & Unusual Books discussed:Celine by Peter HellerWhat Have We Done by Alex FinlayThe Bad Beginning by Lemony Snicket Every Window Filled with Light by Shelia StovallThe Measure by Nikki ErlickSmoke Gets in Your Eyes: And Other Lessons from the Crematory by Caitlin DoughtyWill My Cat Eat My Eyeballs by Caitlin Doughty  

Books discussed include: City of Ghost by Victoria SchwabTunnel of Bones by Victoria SchwabA Magical Bakery Series by Bailey CatesStardust by Neil Gaiman The Sleeper and the Spindle by Neil GaimanM is for Magic by Neil GaimanOdd and the Frost Giants by Neil Gaimon and Chris RiddellBefore the Coffee Gets Cold by Tashikazu KawaguchiGhost 19 by Simone St. JamesWe Carry Their Bones by Erin KimmerleEntangled Life by Merlin SheldrakeFinding the Mother Tree by Suzanne SimardBraiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall KimmererJust the Nicest Couple by Mary Kubica The Kind Worth Saving by Peter SwansonMike Bowditch Series by Paul Doiron

Chelsea & Amanda talk about all the program happenings such as Irish Dancing, Arts & Crafts, and a Special Railroad History Program. Books discussed: Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins ReidDaisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins ReidThe Bodyguard by Katherine CenterOutdoor Kids in an Inside World by Steven Rinella 

Books discussed include: Black Flower by Young-ha KimWhat Alice Forgot by Liane MoriartyAn Easy Death by Charlaine HarrisThree Weeks to Say Goodbye by C.J. BoxSmall Game by Blair Braverman Home Before Dark by Riley Sager

Books reviewed by Amanda and Chelsea include:A History of Wild Places by Shea ErnshawThe Bullet that Missed (The Thursday Murder Club) by Richard OsmanDemon Copperhead by Barbara KingsolverThank you for Listening by Julia Whelan 

Dee and Mariah Discuss: The Witching Hour by Anne RiceLasher by Anne RiceThe Last to Vanish by Megan MirandaSuch a Quiet Place by Megan MirandaKilling the Legends by Bill O'ReillyKilling Kennedy by Bill O'ReillyFragile by Lisa UngerCrazy Love You by Lisa UngerDarkness, My Old Friend by Lisa UngerA Study in Scarlet by Arthur Conan DoyleThem Bones by Carolyn HainesGhost Wood Song by Erica WatersSuch a Quiet Place by Megan MirandaHard Wired By Len VlahosBeyond the Wand by Tom FeltonSomebody's Daughter By David BellBring Her Home By David Bell Will Trent Series by Karin SlaughterCheck out the "Events" Tab at www.allencountylibrary.com to see all the great programs scheduled. 

Programs mentioned:The InBetweensPrime Time Family Read NightBooks mentioned:The Paris Dressmaker by Kristy CambronThe Marriage Portrait by Maggie O'FarrellAuthentically, Izzy by Pepper BashamLessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus 

This episode highlights the most checked-out books of the year at the library.  Listen as we discuss new and upcoming programs, as well as a couple of reads that we have enjoyed.Books MentionedThe Wave by Susan CaseyHorse by Geraldine BrooksTop 5 Most Checked-Out Books1.) Reminders of Him by Colleen Hoover2.) Lily Girl's Christmas Quilt by Ann Hazelwood3.) Ugly Love by Colleen Hoover4.) Layla by Colleen Hoover5.) It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover