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Welcome to Book Chat at the North Shore Library. Join us as we discuss what we've been reading lately, what we recommend and how you can check them out! We'll regularly be sharing a variety of genres, authors and titles to get you inspired and intrigued! We can't wait to chat!

Book Chat at North Shore Library


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    Black Voices in Literature (2022) | Episode 47

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2022 39:00


    Black Voices in Literature (2022) | Episode 47 Librarians Hannah and Melody share six black voices recommendations, covering a deadly love triangle, an eye-opening account of the Tulsa Race Massacre, a sampler platter of short stories in a New York City blackout, and more. BOOKS WE TALKED ABOUT: Jazz by Toni Morrison. Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler. Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi. Black Birds in the Sky by Brandy Colbert. Blackout by Dhonielle Clayton. When No One is Watching by Alyssa Cole. CHECK OUT BOOKS: https://www.countycat.mcfls.org/. https://wplc.overdrive.com/. https://www.hoopladigital.com/ FOLLOW US: #northshorebookchat. www.facebook.com/northshorelibrary/. www.instagram.com/northshorelibrary/. E-newsletter: eepurl.com/c_TXMD. Recording equipment provided by the River Hills Foundation. Special thanks for their generous donation!

    A Dash of Romance: Books to Spice up Your Reading List | Episode 46

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2022 66:50


    Looking to expand your reading repertoire with some romance, whether that be just a hint of romance or more? Librarians Melody, Hannah, and Maren share seven recommendations: a story about a soccer star who finds herself juggling her sport, her father's expectations, and a new romance; a man hoping to rekindle a romance with the “one who got away”; a human who finds herself navigating the dangers of a land occupied by fairies while navigating new feelings for an immortal fairy; an ex-couple, who find themselves working together 13 years later, must navigate their rekindled feelings; and more! BOOKS WE TALKED ABOUT: People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry. Furia by Yamile Saied Méndez. A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas. Six Crimson Cranes by Elizabeth Lim. A Lot Like Adiós by Alexis Daria. Instructions for Dancing by Nicola Yoon. Isn't it Bromantic? by Lyssa Kay Adams. CHECK OUT BOOKS: https://www.countycat.mcfls.org/. https://wplc.overdrive.com/. https://www.hoopladigital.com. FOLLOW US: #northshorebookchat. www.facebook.com/northshorelibrary/. www.instagram.com/northshorelibrary/. E-newsletter: eepurl.com/c_TXMD. Recording equipment provided by the River Hills Foundation. Special thanks for their generous donation!

    I'll Be Book(ed): Science Fiction Reads to “Terminate” Your Schedule | Episode 45

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2022 59:35


    Librarians Melody, Hannah, and guest Bernie recommend nine great science fiction stories to start the new year, covering space samurai adventures, the exploration of the anomalous Area X, and the tragedy of a beloved space western TV series' cancellation. BOOKS WE TALKED ABOUT: The Ones We're Meant to Find by Joan He. Space Case by Stuart Gibbs. Authority by Jeff Vandermeer. The Illuminae by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff. Cleo Porter and the Body Electric by Jake Burt. Samurai 8: The tale of Hachimaru by Masashi Kishimoto. Firefly (TV series). Dune (2021 film). Bonds of Brass by Emily Skrutskie. BOOK TALK WITH ZHANNA SLOR: https://www.mcfls.org/northshorelibrary/aprograms.html. CHECK OUT BOOKS: https://www.countycat.mcfls.org/. https://wplc.overdrive.com/. https://www.hoopladigital.com/. FOLLOW US: #northshorebookchat. www.facebook.com/northshorelibrary/. www.instagram.com/northshorelibrary/. E-newsletter: eepurl.com/c_TXMD. Recording equipment provided by the River Hills Foundation. Special thanks for their generous donation!

    Best Books of the Year! Your 2021 Holiday Book Gift Guide | Episode 44

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2021 42:41


    Hannah, Melody, and Dale share their favorite books of the year and who you can give them to! BOOKS WE TALKED ABOUT: "The History of Bones" by John Lurie. "Lightning Strike" by William Kent Kruger. "Firekeeper's Daughter" by Angeline Boulley. "At the End of the World, Turn Left" by Zhanna Slor. "XOXO" by Axie Oh. "Project Hail Mary" by Andy Weir. "Rise to the Sun" by Leah Johnson. "On Animals" by Susan Orlean. BOOK TALK WITH ZHANNA SLOR: https://www.mcfls.org/northshorelibrary/aprograms.html. CHECK OUT BOOKS: https://www.countycat.mcfls.org/. https://wplc.overdrive.com/. https://www.hoopladigital.com/. FOLLOW US: #northshorebookchat. www.facebook.com/northshorelibrary/. www.instagram.com/northshorelibrary/. E-newsletter: eepurl.com/c_TXMD. Recording equipment provided by the River Hills Foundation. Special thanks for their generous donation!

    Classic Retellings | Episode 43

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2021 64:21


    Melody, Alyssa, and Hannah share their favorite retold classics, covering modern Jane Austen retellings, Hamlet retold on TikTok, and mixing fairy tales with science fiction. BOOKS WE TALKED ABOUT: If I'm Being Honest by Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka. Ham Fam Shenanigans by @princessgumby on TikTok. Cinder by Marissa Meyer. Pride by Ibi Zoboi. The Lizzie Bennet Diaries series on YouTube. Where the Rhythm Takes You by Sarah Dass. Meg and Jo by Virginia Kantra. Pemberley Digital channel on YouTube. I Killed Zoe Spanos by Kit Frick. CHECK OUT BOOKS: https://www.countycat.mcfls.org/. https://wplc.overdrive.com/. https://www.hoopladigital.com/. FOLLOW US: #northshorebookchat. www.facebook.com/northshorelibrary/. www.instagram.com/northshorelibrary/. E-newsletter: eepurl.com/c_TXMD. Recording equipment provided by the River Hills Foundation. Special thanks for their generous donation!

    Spooky Stories to Read this Fall (2021) | Episode 42

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2021 71:45


    Librarians Alyssa, Hannah, and Melody chat about their favorite spooky reads of the season, from not-so-scary children's books to haunt-your-dreams gory horror. We talk about some or our favorite titles from this year and a few standby classics. If you dare, stick around to the end to hear about our favorite Halloween traditions and movies. Books We Talked About: Annihilation by Jeff VanderMeer Revival: A Rural Noir (series) by Tim Seeley, Mike Norton, Mark Englert Northern Spy by Flynn Berry The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones Uzumaki by Junji Ito Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling The Electric State by Simon Stålenhag Movies We Talked About: Clue Hocus Pocus Knives Out Beetlejuice Attend our family-friendly Spooky Movie Night at the library Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. on October 6, 20, & 27! https://www.mcfls.org/northshorelibrary/aprograms.html Check out books: https://www.countycat.mcfls.org/ https://wplc.overdrive.com/ https://www.hoopladigital.com/ Follow us: #northshorebookchat www.facebook.com/northshorelibrary/ www.instagram.com/northshorelibrary/ E-newsletter: eepurl.com/c_TXMD Recording equipment provided by the River Hills Foundation. Special thanks for their generous donation!

    Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson | Episode 41

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2021 61:49


    This month librarians Melody, Alyssa, and Hannah discuss Laurie Halse Anderson's “Speak” in preparation for her author talk with North Shore Library on September 30, 2021! We talk about sexual assault, trauma, and friendship in this special in-depth book discussion-style episode. Books We Talked About Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson Shout by Laurie Halse Anderson Attend Laurie Halse Anderson's virtual Author Talk on Thursday, September 30 at 7:00 p.m. Link to join Zoom event is available at: https://www.mcfls.org/northshorelibrary/aprograms.html Participate in our book discussion on Thursday, September 23 at 5:00 p.m. Link to join Zoom event is available at: https://www.mcfls.org/northshorelibrary/aprograms.html Sexual Assault Resources: National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673 https://www.rainn.org/ https://www.nsvrc.org/ https://city.milwaukee.gov/Health/Services-and-Programs/staysafe/directory Check out books: countycat.mcfls.org/ wplc.overdrive.com/ www.hoopladigital.com/ Follow us: #northshorebookchat www.facebook.com/northshorelibrary/ www.instagram.com/northshorelibrary/ E-newsletter: eepurl.com/c_TXMD Recording equipment provided by the River Hills Foundation. Special thanks for their generous donation!

    So Many YA Reads, So Little Time | Episode 40

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2021 62:45


    Melody, Erin, and Mary talk about their favorite Young Adult reads and why they're meant for adults too. The librarians share 8 great recommendations ranging from epic history to fluffy romance to gritty fantasy to dystopia gone wrong. Recommended Reads: Luck of the Titanic by Stacey Lee The Conqueror's Saga (And I Darken) series by Kiersten White When Dimple Met Rishi by Sandhya Menon What If It's Us by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera Shadow and Bone, Six of Crows, and King of Scars series by Leigh Bardugo Empirium series by Claire Legrand Arc of Scythe series by Neal Shusterman His Dark Materials series by Philip Pullman Check out books: countycat.mcfls.org/ wplc.overdrive.com/ www.hoopladigital.com/ Follow us: #northshorebookchat www.facebook.com/northshorelibrary/ www.instagram.com/northshorelibrary/ E-newsletter: eepurl.com/c_TXMD Recording equipment provided by the River Hills Foundation. Special thanks for their generous donation!

    Books We've Changed Our Minds About | Episode 39

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2021 89:18


    Have you ever changed your mind about a book? Original Book Chat hosts, Sam and Barbara, join Melody to talk about reads they've changed their minds about. From self-help to vampire romance, we've all had a change of heart about some books we've read in the past. Titles We Talked About: Girl, Wash Your Face by Rachel Hollis Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg Make your bed by Admiral William H. McRaven Birth Strike by Jenny Brown Super Sad True Love Story by Gary Shteyngart Twilight by Stephenie Meyer Catch and Kill by Ronan Farrow Chaos by Tom O'Neill Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens Check out Long Overdue: https://anchor.fm/long-overdue-franklin-wi Check out books: countycat.mcfls.org/ wplc.overdrive.com/ www.hoopladigital.com/ Follow us: #northshorebookchat www.facebook.com/northshorelibrary/ www.instagram.com/northshorelibrary/ E-newsletter: eepurl.com/c_TXMD Recording equipment provided by the River Hills Foundation. Special thanks for their generous donation!

    Historical Fiction | Episode 38

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2021 42:59


    Melody, Maren, and Heather chat about historical fiction books and what life might've looked like as Ernest Hemingway's third wife. Books We Talked About: The Sun Down Motel by Simone St. James Love and Ruin by Paula McLain Book Clubs: Summer Book Club: Long Bright River by Liz Moore on June 23 at 7:00 p.m. History Book Club: The Monk of Mokha by Dave Eggers on July 14 at 1:00 p.m. Registration Required. Bridgerton Book Club: Because of Miss Bridgerton by Julia Quinn on July 21 at 2:00 p.m.

    Psychological Suspense | Episode 37

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2021 64:48


    Librarians Melody and Alyssa dive into phycological thrillers this month. Their recommendations cover a variety of options from Sarah Pearse's ominous The Sanatorium to Jeneva Rose's "fluffy" page-turner The Perfect Marriage. Recommended Titles: When No One is Watching by Alyssa Cole In the Woods by Tana French The Sanatorium by Sarah Pearse The Perfect Marriage by Jeneva Rose Long Bright River by Liz Moore The Wrong Family by Tarryn Fisher Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time series The Midnight Library by Matt Haig Check out books: https://countycat.mcfls.org/ https://wplc.overdrive.com/ https://www.hoopladigital.com/ Follow us: #northshorebookchat https://www.facebook.com/northshorelibrary/ https://www.instagram.com/northshorelibrary/ E-newsletter: eepurl.com/c_TXMD Recording equipment provided by the River Hills Foundation. Special thanks for their generous donation!

    Graphic Novels | Episode 36

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2021 43:33


    Librarian Melody is excited to welcome Rachel of the Oak Creek Public Library to join this episode on graphic novels! Both librarians cover a handful of graphic novels for adults, from a surrealist suburban drama to a horror comedy to a mysterious whodunit to an irreverent sexy comedy. Some mature themes are discussed towards the end of the episode. Recommended Titles: Suncatcher by Jose Pimienta The Underwater Welder by Jeff Lemire Lucifer by Dan Watters The Dreaming by Simon Spurrier The Vision by Tom King Bury the Lede by Gaby Dunn Sex Criminals by Matt Fraction and Chip Zdarsky Read about the love story of Wanda and Vision: https://www.marvel.com/articles/comics/scarlet-witch-and-vision-romance-history Check out Oak Creek Public LIbrary’s podcast, Not Your Mother’s Library: https://soundcloud.com/notyourmotherslibrary Check out Books: https://www.countycat.mcfls.org/ https://wplc.overdrive.com/wplc-mcfls/content https://www.hoopladigital.com/ Follow us: #northshorebookchat https://www.facebook.com/northshorelibrary https://www.instagram.com/northshorelibrary/ E-newsletter: eepurl.com/c_TXMD Recording equipment provided by the River Hills Foundation. Special thanks for their generous donation!

    Women Voices in Literature | Episode 35

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2021 65:16


    Librarians Melody and Lizzy welcome back guest librarian Maren to discuss their favorite books and series written by and about women. Covering a variety of genres, they talk about poetry, memoir, children’s fantasy, "I Survived" for girls, and 21st century romance writing. Recommended Titles: Milk and Honey by Rupi Kaur. Girl Gurl Grrrl by Kenya Hunt. Maya and the Rising Dark by Rena Barron. Girls Who Build by Katie Hughes. Girls Survive series, including Alice on the Island by Mayumi Shimose Poe and Mary and the Trail of Tears by Andrea L. Rogers. Brothers Sinister series, including The Countess Conspiracy by Courtney Milan. A League of Extraordinary Women series by Evie Dunmore. Spindle Cove series, including Beauty and the Blacksmith, Once Upon a Winter’s Eve, and A Week to be Wicked by Tessa Dare. Visit the American Indians In Children's Literature Blog: https://americanindiansinchildrensliterature.blogspot.com/ Participate in our #OwnVoices Challege: northshorelibrary.beanstack.org/reader365 Check out Books: www.countycat.mcfls.org/ wplc.overdrive.com/wplc-mcfls/content www.hoopladigital.com/ Follow us: #northshorebookchat www.facebook.com/northshorelibrary www.instagram.com/northshorelibrary/?hl=en E-newsletter: eepurl.com/c_TXMD Recording equipment provided by the River Hills Foundation. Special thanks for their generous donation!

    Black Voices in Literature | Episode 34

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2021 63:12


    Librarians Melody and Erin explore current black voices in literature covering a variety of genres from YA fantasy to realistic fiction to American history. Books We Talked About: Red at the Bone by Jacqueline Woodson An American Marriage by Tayari Jones The City We Became by N.K. Jemisin Barracoon by Zora Neale Hurston Legendborn by Tracy Deonn Participate in our #OwnVoices Challege: https://northshorelibrary.beanstack.org/reader365 Check out Books: https://www.countycat.mcfls.org/ https://wplc.overdrive.com/wplc-mcfls/content https://www.hoopladigital.com/ Follow us: #northshorebookchat https://www.facebook.com/northshorelibrary https://www.instagram.com/northshorelibrary/?hl=en E-newsletter: eepurl.com/c_TXMD Recording equipment provided by the River Hills Foundation. Special thanks for their generous donation!

    Weird and Wacky Reads | Episode 33

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2021 46:55


    If you enjoy reading weird and wacky books, this episode is for you! Lizzy and Melody welcome special guest Dale to discuss a variety of reads, from a children's book about teddy bears abandoned in a landfill to the true story of the man who walked across Antarctica alone. Books we Talked about: Mad Max: Fury Road by George Miller They Threw Us Away by Daniel Kraus To Sleep in a Sea of Stars by Christopher Paolini The Eyre Affair by Jasper Fforde Solutions and Other Problems by Allie Brosh The White Darkness by David Grann Check out Books: https://www.countycat.mcfls.org/ https://wplc.overdrive.com/wplc-mcfls/content https://www.hoopladigital.com/ Follow us: #northshorebookchat https://www.facebook.com/northshorelibrary/ https://www.instagram.com/northshorelibrary/ E-newsletter: eepurl.com/c_TXMD Recording equipment provided by the River Hills Foundation. Special thanks for their generous donation!

    2020 Book Gift Guide | Episode 32

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2020 49:47


    Librarians Alyssa and Melody recommend their favorite books for your 2020 holiday shopping list! Books: "The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires" by Grady Hendrix "The Guest List" by Lucy Foley "Mexican Gothic" by Silvia Moreno-Garcia An Ember in the Ashes series by Sabaa Tahir Arch of Scythe series by Neal Shusterman "Hood Feminism" by Mikki Kendall "Unfollow" by Megan Phelps-Roper "What's That Noise?" by Naomi Howarth "Two Little Trains" by Margaret Wise Brown "See, Search, Find: On the Go" by Margot Channing Request a Personalized Story Time: https://forms.gle/DTc8zG8Nwm45utoe8 Check out Books: https://www.countycat.mcfls.org/ https://www.overdrive.com/ https://www.hoopladigital.com/ Follow us: #northshorebookchat www.facebook.com/northshorelibrary/ www.instagram.com/northshorelibrary/ E-newsletter: eepurl.com/c_TXMD Recording equipment provided by the River Hills Foundation. Special thanks for their generous donation!

    Conversation #31: Politics 101

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2020 55:59


    Alyssa and Melody welcome special guest and previous podcast host Barbara! Just in time for election season, the three discuss some of their favorite introductory books on politics and voting. Titles We Discussed What You Should Know about Politics... But Don't: A Nonpartisan Guide to the Issues by Jessamyn Conrad Let the People Pick the President: The Case for Abolishing the Electoral College by Jesse Wegman The Woman's Hour: The Great Fight to Win the Vote by Elaine F. Weiss OMG WTF Does the Constitution Actually Say?: A Non-Boring Guide to How Our Democracy is Supposed to Work by Ben Sheehan Access these books: countycat.mcfls.org wplc.overdrive.com meet.libbyapp.com www.hoopladigital.com Follow us: #northshorebookchat www.facebook.com/northshorelibrary/ www.instagram.com/northshorelibrary/ E-newsletter: eepurl.com/c_TXMD Recording equipment provided by the River Hills Foundation. Special thanks for their generous donation!

    Conversation #30: Spooky Stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2020 64:15


    Alyssa, Melody, and Lizzy share their spooky reading recommendations for the season! Titles We Discussed: Locke & Key. Volume 1: Welcome to Lovecraft by Joe Hill The Dead Queens Club by Hannah Capin Sadie by Courtney Summers Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë Then She Was Gone by Lisa Jewell The Jumbies by Tracey Baptiste Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia The Guest List by Lucy Foley Join our Virtual event, Wisconsin's Most Haunted Locations, on Monday, October 26 at 6:00 p.m. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87027930092 Access these books: countycat.mcfls.org wplc.overdrive.com meet.libbyapp.com www.hoopladigital.com Follow us: #northshorebookchat www.facebook.com/northshorelibrary/ www.instagram.com/northshorelibrary/ E-newsletter: eepurl.com/c_TXMD Recording equipment provided by the River Hills Foundation. Special thanks for their generous donation! Music Credit: https://josephmcdade.com/music

    Conversation #29: Grab a Snack! We’re Talking About Our Favorite Cookbooks and Recipes!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2020 68:41


    Grab a snack for this episode! Lizzy, Melody, and Alyssa are talking about cookbooks, recipes, and food! Cookbooks We Discussed: Cybele Pascal’s "Allergy Free and Easy Cooking: 30-Minute Meals Without Gluten, Wheat, Dairy, Eggs, Soy, Peanuts, Tree Nuts, Fish, Shellfish, and Sesame" Katie Parker’s "The High-Protein Vegetarian Cookbook: Hearty Dishes That Even Carnivores Will Love" Audrey Roberts’ "The Everything Gluten-Free & Dairy-Free Cookbook: 300 Simple and Satisfying Recipes Without Gluten Or Dairy" Mark Bitman’s "How to Cook Everything Fast: A Better Way to Cook Great Food" Stephanie Middleberg’s "The Big Book of Organic Baby Food: Baby Purées, Finger Foods, and Toddler Meals For Every Stage" Nisha Vora’s "The Vegan Instant Pot Cookbook: Wholesome, Indulgent Plant-Based Recipes Made in the Instant Pot" Ina Garten’s "Cooking for Jeffrey: A Barefoot Contessa Cookbook" Jenny Rosenstrach’s "Dinner: A Love Story" Our Favorite Cooking Websites: VeganRicha.com ChocolateCoveredKatie.com Recipes Available Online: General Tso’s Soy Curls: https://www.veganricha.com/vegan-general-tsos-soy-curls/ Peanut Butter Popcorn: https://www.thekitchn.com/fall-snacking-recipe-peanut-butter-popcorn-recipes-from-the-kitchn-14558 Contact Us Phone: 414-351-3461 Email: NorthShore.Library@mcfls.org Website: mcfls.org/northshorelibrary/ Digital Resources Databases: mcfls.org/northshorelibrary/database.html Overdrive/Libby: wplc.overdrive.com/wplc-mcfls/content Hoopla Digital: hoopladigital.com RBdigital: rbdigital.com/milwaukeecountyfederatedwi

    Conversation #28: I Know What You Read This Summer (Because I Did Too!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2020 87:19


    Alyssa, Lizzy, and Melody catch each other up on what they’ve been reading and watching this month, from Gothic horror to romance shows. What We Talked About: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins Eye of the World by Robert Jordan A Woman of No Importance by Sonia Purnell Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia So You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson Dread Nation series by Justina Ireland We Read Too mobile app Virgin River Netflix show The Umbrella Academy Netflix show Nancy Drew CW show Contact Us Phone: 414-351-3461 Email: NorthShore.Library@mcfls.org Website: mcfls.org/northshorelibrary/ Digital Resources Databases: mcfls.org/northshorelibrary/database.html Overdrive/Libby: wplc.overdrive.com/wplc-mcfls/content Hoopla Digital: hoopladigital.com RBdigital: rbdigital.com/milwaukeecountyfederatedwi

    Conversation #27: Our Latest Reads

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2020 52:38


    Melody, Alyssa, and Lizzy are back to talk about their latest reads! From pandemic-centered plots to gritting true stories, this episode covers a variety of genres, with a bonus update on how the library's reopening is going! Books We Talked About The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien The Eye of the World by Robert Jordan The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins Educated by Tara Westover Severance by Ling Ma Every Last Breath by Juno Rushdan White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo Pushout by Monique W. Morris Contact Us Phone: 414-351-3461 Email: NorthShore.Library@mcfls.org Website: mcfls.org/northshorelibrary/ Summer Reading Sign Up/Log Your Reading: northshorelibrary.beanstack.org Children's Programs: mcfls.org/northshorelibrary/children.html Event Calendar: mcfls.org/northshorelibrary/calendar.html Digital Resources Databases: mcfls.org/northshorelibrary/database.html Overdrive/Libby: wplc.overdrive.com/wplc-mcfls/content Hoopla Digital: hoopladigital.com RBdigital: rbdigital.com/milwaukeecountyfederatedwi

    Conversation #26: Comfort Reads

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2020 62:45


    Melody chats with guests Dale and Stacey about their favorite comfort reads! Books We Talked About: Persuasion by Jane Austen The Splendid and the Vile by Erik Larson My Family and Other Animals by Gerald Durrell Inkheart by Cornelia Funke A Game of Birds and Wolves by Simon Parkin The Little Book of Hygge by Meik Wiking Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen Schedule a Curbside Pickup Appointment: Submit your request at https://tinyurl.com/yabudr5t or call us at 414-351-3461.

    Conversation #25: Binge-Worthy Shows

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2020 59:25


    Librarians Maren, Melody, and guest, Erin, talk about what they're binge-watching during quarantine. Shows We Talked About: The West Wing TV show on Netflix Four Weddings and a Funeral Hulu show Next in Fashion Netflix show Bon Appétit YouTube channel: Reverse Engineering and Gourmet Makes series Game of Thrones TV show on Hulu Pemberley Digital YouTube channel: The Lizzie Bennet Diaries and Emma Approved series The Umbrella Academy Netflix show This is Us TV show on Hulu Dollface Hulu show K-Pop and BTS videos on YouTube Schitt’s Creek TV show on Netflix Parks and Recreation TV show on Netflix Crazy Ex-Girlfriend TV show on Netflix Also Mentioned: A Life in Secrets by Vera Atkins 2020 film Emma DKDKTV YouTube channel Implicitly Pretentious YouTube channel Good Mythical Morning YouTube channel Binging with Babish YouTube channel Contact Us: Contact Us Live chat with a librarian: www.mcfls.org/northshorelibrary/ Email us: NorthShore.Library@mcfls.org Leave us a voicemail: 414-351-3461 Digital Resources Databases: www.mcfls.org/northshorelibrary/database.html Overdrive/Libby: wplc.overdrive.com/wplc-mcfls/content Hoopla Digital: www.hoopladigital.com RBdigital: www.rbdigital.com/milwaukeecountyfederatedwi

    Conversation #24: Our Reading Lists and Books We Will Never Read

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2020 70:07


    While the library is closed, Lizzy, Melody, and Alyssa are excited to bring you a podcast recorded from home! The librarians chat about books on their reading lists as well as books they will never read! Scroll through the shownotes for a list of books we discussed and other resources available during the COVID-19 pandemic. Books We Talked About Lord of the Rings series - J.R.R. Tolkien Harry Potter series - J.K. Rowling Three Dark Crowns series - Kendare Blake Red Queen series - Victoria Aveyard East series - Edith Pattou Pride and Prejudice - Jane Austen Just Mercy - Bryan Stevenson The Wheel of Time series - Robert Jordan Educated - Tara Westover The Last Mrs. Parrish - Liv Constantine Mrs. Everything - Jennifer Weiner The Wives - Tarryn Fisher Lady in the Lake - Laura Lippman Open Book - Jessica Simpson How to Do Nothing - Jenny Odell The Dead Queens Club - Hanna Kapin Books We Will Never Read Where the Crawdads Sing - Delia Owens The Winter People - Jennifer McMahon Girl, Stop Apologizing - Rachel Hollis It - Stephen King A Song of Ice and Fire series - George R.R. Martin Fifty Shades of Grey - E.L. James After You - JoJo Moyes Small Great Things - Jodi Picoult Ready Player One - Ernest Cline Contact Us Live chat with a librarian weekdays 10-5 (*hours have been changed post-recording) : http://www.mcfls.org/northshorelibrary/ Email a librarian: NorthShore.Library@mcfls.org Digital Resources Databases: http://www.mcfls.org/northshorelibrary/database.html Overdrive/Libby: https://wplc.overdrive.com/wplc-mcfls/content Hoopla Digital: https://www.hoopladigital.com RBdigital: https://www.rbdigital.com/milwaukeecountyfederatedwi Resources During COVID-19 CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html Manage Anxiety and Stress: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/managing-stress-anxiety.html Unemployment: https://my.unemployment.wisconsin.gov/ Educational Resources: http://www.amazingeducationalresources.com/ Scholastic: http://www.scholastic.com/learnathome Follow us: #northshorebookchat www.facebook.com/northshorelibrary/ www.instagram.com/northshorelibrary/ E-newsletter: eepurl.com/c_TXMD

    Conversation #23: Stepping Into The Future

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2020 35:21


    Melody and Lizzy welcome back former podcast host, Sam, to discuss books set in the future! In this episode, we chat about virtual reality, artificial intelligence, consumerism, and the future of our society. Books We Discussed: Super Sad True Love Story by Gary Shteyngart Ready Player One by Ernest Cline Steelheart by Brandon Sanderson We're Not From Here by Geoff Rodkey The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins Scythe by Neal Shusterman Other Things We Talked About: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins Neal Shusterman at Wauwatosa Public Library: https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4503795 *this event is sold out Check out these books: https://countycat.mcfls.org/ https://wplc.overdrive.com/ https://www.overdrive.com/apps/libby/ https://www.hoopladigital.com/ *Recording equipment provided by the River Hills Foundation. Special thanks for their generous donation.

    Conversation #22: Historical Fiction - From Romance to Time Travel

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2020 42:19


    Lizzy, Melody, and Maren talk about why time travel, romance, and alternate timelines are so common in historical fiction. In this episode, we cover 6 reading recommendations as well as a look back at our favorite American Girl®️ Dolls. In this episode we discuss: “In Another Time” by Jillian Cantor “Carnegie’s Maid” by Marie Benedict “What the Wind Knows” by Amy Harmon “The Golden Hour” by Beatriz Williams “The Hunger” by Alma Katsu “Prairie Lotus” by Linda Sue Park See Linda Sue Park at the library on March 5th! https://www.mcfls.org/northshorelibrary/calendar.html Check out books: https://countycat.mcfls.org https://wplc.overdrive.com https://www.overdrive.com/apps/libby/ https://www.hoopladigital.com *Recording equipment provided by the River Hills Foundation. Special thanks for their generous donation.

    Conversation #21: True Stories, Memoirs, & Narrative Nonfiction

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2020 38:13


    Not in the mood for self-help books this new year? We've got you covered! Lizzy, Melody, and Maren chat about their latest narrative nonfiction reads and offer some great recommendations! In this episode we discuss: "The Family Romanov: Murder, Rebellion, and the Fall of Imperial Russia" by Candace Fleming "The Miracle and Tragedy of the Dionne Quintuplets" by Sarah Miller "Terrible Typhoid Mary: A True Story of the Deadliest Cook in America" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti "If You Lived Here You'd Be Home By Now: Why We Traded the Commuting Life for a Little House on the Prairie" by Christopher Ingraham "You Have the Right to Remain Fat" by Virgie Tovar "Rough Magic: Riding the World's Lonliest Horse Race" by Lara Prior-Palmer "Unfollow: A Journey from Hatred to Hope" by Megan Phelps-Roper Access these books: https://countycat.mcfls.org https://wplc.overdrive.com https://www.overdrive.com/apps/libby/ https://www.hoopladigital.com Follow us: #northshorebookchat https://www.facebook.com/northshorelibrary/ https://www.instagram.com/northshorelibrary/ E-newsletter: eepurl.com/c_TXMD *Recording equipment provided by the River Hills Foundation. Special thanks for their generous donation.

    Conversation #20: 2019 Favorites - Our 2019 Gift Guide

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2019 44:33


    Looking to catch up on the best reads of 2019? Lizzy, Alyssa, and Melody discuss their favorites of the year... and come up with a great gift guide for your holiday shopping! In this episode we discuss: "Do You Mind If I Cancel? (Things That Still Annoy Me)" by Gary Janetti "Another" by Christian Robinson "Just in Case You Want to Fly" by Julie Fogliano and Christian Robinson "American Spy" by Lauren Wilkinson "Cribsheet: A Data-Driven Guide to Better, More Relaxed Parenting, From Birth to Preschool" by Emily Oster "The Queen of Sorrow" by Sarah Beth Durst *published 2018 "Trick Mirror: Reflections of Self-Delusion" by Jia Tolentino "The Lost Causes of Bleak Creek" by Rhett McLaughlin and Link Neal Amazon Prime's "The Boys" Hulu's "Dollface" Disney+'s "The Mandalorian" Access these books: https://countycat.mcfls.org https://wplc.overdrive.com https://meet.libbyapp.com https://www.hoopladigital.com Follow us: #northshorebookchat https://www.facebook.com/northshorelibrary/ https://www.instagram.com/northshorelibrary/ E-newsletter: eepurl.com/c_TXMD *Recording equipment provided by the River Hills Foundation. Special thanks for their generous donation.

    Conversation #19: Scary Stories for the Autumn Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2019 45:47


    Welcome to Conversation #19 of Book Chat at North Shore Library! Fall is here and librarians Alyssa and Lizzy, along with special guests Melody, Rachel, and Sam, talk about their favorite books to read during the spine-chilling season. Whether you love the horror genre, are a suspense-thriller enthusiast, or are a reluctant scary story reader we discuss something for everyone! In this episode we discuss: "In the Woods” by Tana French with readalikes "Dark Places” by Gillilan Flynn, “Big Sky” by Kate Atkinson, and “The Charmed Children of Rookskill Castle” by Janet Fox. "Spirit Hunters" by Ellen Oh with readalike “Small Spaces” by Katherine Arden. "The Winter People” by Jennifer McMahon. “Penpal” by Dathan Auerbach with readalikes “Bad Man” by the same author as well as "The NoSleep Podcast." “Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark” and “More Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark” retold by Alvin Schwartz with drawings by Stephen Gammell. Doctor Who Access these books: 1) countycat.mcfls.org/ 2)meet.libbyapp.com/ 3)www.hoopladigital.com/ What do you want us to review? Share your ideas with us! #northshorebookchat Website: www.mcfls.org/northshorelibrary/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/northshorelibrary/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/northshorelibrary/ E-newsletter: eepurl.com/c_TXMD

    Conversation #18: Books to Help you Become and Stay Organized

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2019 29:24


    Welcome to Conversation #18 of Book Chat at North Shore Library! Are you trying to become more organized? Do you wish you had more time to do the things you love? In this episode, librarians Alyssa, Sam, and Lizzy talk about what books inspire them be and stay more organized! In this episode we discuss: The Home Edit: a Guide to Organizing and Realizing your House Goals by Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin Manage Your Day-to-Day edited by Jocelyn K Glei Unfu*k Yourself: Get Out of Your Head and Into Your Life by Gary John Bishop Project 333 https://bemorewithless.com/project-333/ The Curated Closet by Anuschka Rees Daily Rituals by Mason Currey The Real Simple Method to Organize Every Room by The Editors of Real Simple Access these books: 1) countycat.mcfls.org/ 2)meet.libbyapp.com/ 3)www.hoopladigital.com/ What do you want us to review? Share your ideas with us! #northshorebookchat Website: www.mcfls.org/northshorelibrary/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/northshorelibrary/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/northshorelibrary/ E-newsletter: eepurl.com/c_TXMD

    Conversation #17: Books We Want to Read For the First Time Again

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2019 22:19


    Welcome to Conversation #17 of Book Chat at North Shore Library! Is there ever a book that you wish you could read again for the first time? In this episode, librarians Alyssa, Sam, and Lizzy talk about what books they would choose! Access these books: 1) countycat.mcfls.org/ 2)meet.libbyapp.com/ 3)www.hoopladigital.com/ What do you want us to review? Share your ideas with us! #northshorebookchat Website: www.mcfls.org/northshorelibrary/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/northshorelibrary/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/northshorelibrary/ E-newsletter: eepurl.com/c_TXMD

    Conversation #16: Rapid Fire Q & A

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2019 37:18


    We're celebrating over 1,000 listens with a Rapid Fire Q&A chat. Join Adult Service Librarians, Barbara, Sam, and Alyssa. Stop by to meet the new Share Shed: The Share Shed is a collection of non-traditional library items to inspire lifelong learning, innovation, and curiosity. Check out a telescope, binoculars, lawn games, a digital camera, a portable record player and so much more. All you need is a library card! Special thanks to the North Shore Library’s Friends of the Library for making this possible. Access these books: 1) countycat.mcfls.org/ 2)meet.libbyapp.com/ 3)www.hoopladigital.com/ What do you want us to review? Share your ideas with us! #northshorebookchat Website: www.mcfls.org/northshorelibrary/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/northshorelibrary/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/northshorelibrary/ E-newsletter: eepurl.com/c_TXMD

    Conversation #15: Go West, Young Man

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2019 38:08


    Welcome to Conversation #15 of Book Chat at North Shore Library. Join Adult Service Librarians, Barbara, Sam, and Alyssa as they discuss books set out west. 1) Dragon Teeth by Michael Crichton 2) The Heartbeat of Wounded Knee by David Treuer 3) Dread Nation by Justina Ireland 4) Short Nights of the Shadow Catcher by Timothy Egan 5) Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann 6) True Grit by Charles Portis 7) Monument Rock by Louis L'Amour Volumes of The North American Indian can be viewed in the digital collection of Northwestern University: http://curtis.library.northwestern.edu/curtis/toc.cgi Access these books: 1) countycat.mcfls.org/ 2)meet.libbyapp.com/ 3)www.hoopladigital.com/ What do you want us to review? Share your ideas with us! #northshorebookchat Website: www.mcfls.org/northshorelibrary/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/northshorelibrary/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/northshorelibrary/ E-newsletter: eepurl.com/c_TXMD

    Conversation #14: Cults

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2019 52:11


    *Listener discretion* This episode covers very sensitive topics that may be triggering to listeners. Additionally, we discuss mature subjects that may not be appropriate for children. Parental discretion is advised* Welcome to Conversation #14 of Book Chat at North Shore Library. Join Adult Service Librarians, Barbara, Sam, and Alyssa as they discuss books about people who were involved in a cult. 1) The Girls by Emma Cline 2) The Marriage Pact by Michelle Richmond 3) Breaking Free by Rachel Jeffs 4) Cult X by Fuminori Nakamura 5) Mating in Captivity by Helen Zuman 6) Harmony by Carolyn Parkhurst Also mentioned Bright-sided: How Positive Thinking Is Undermining America by Barbara Ehrenreich Access these books: 1) countycat.mcfls.org/ 2)meet.libbyapp.com/ 3)www.hoopladigital.com/ Characteristics of a cult: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/belief/2009/may/27/cults-definition-religion Warning signs: http://cultresearch.org/help/ Information and resources: https://culteducation.com/ Your friendly librarians are always able to help you find the resources that you need. What do you want us to review? Share your ideas with us! #northshorebookchat Website: www.mcfls.org/northshorelibrary/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/northshorelibrary/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/northshorelibrary/ E-newsletter: eepurl.com/c_TXMD

    Conversation #13: "You HAVE to read this..."

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2019 42:23


    Welcome to Conversation #13 of Book Chat at North Shore Library. Join Adult Service Librarians, Barbara, Sam, and Alyssa as they rehash the very different books that they recommended for each other. 1) I Am One of You Forever by Fred Chappell 2) The Female of the Species by Mindy McGinnis 3) The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath Also mentioned: Dandelion Wine by Ray Bradbury, Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger, and Belzhar by Meg Wolitzer Access these books: 1) countycat.mcfls.org/ 2)meet.libbyapp.com/ 3)www.hoopladigital.com/ What do you want us to review? Share your ideas with us! #northshorebookchat Website: www.mcfls.org/northshorelibrary/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/northshorelibrary/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/northshorelibrary/ E-newsletter: eepurl.com/c_TXMD Shout out to www.bensound.com for the exit music!

    Conversation #12: In Celebration of Women

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2019 29:36


    Welcome to Conversation #12 of Book Chat at North Shore Library. Join Adult Service Librarians, Barbara, Sam, and Alyssa as they discuss books about women's history and gender equality. 1) Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg by Irin Carmon and Shana Knizhnik 2) Sister Outsider by Audre Lorde 3) Beauty Queens by Libba Bray 4) Betty Ford: First Lady, Women's Advocate, Survivor, and Trailblazer by Lisa McCubbin 5) The Woman's Hour: The Great Fight to Win the Vote by Elaine Weiss 6)Ain't I a Woman: black women and feminism by bell hooks Join us on Friday, March 8 *International Women's Day* for a showing of RBG. Access these books: 1) countycat.mcfls.org/ 2)meet.libbyapp.com/ 3)www.hoopladigital.com/ What do you want us to review? Share your ideas with us! #northshorebookchat Website: www.mcfls.org/northshorelibrary/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/northshorelibrary/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/northshorelibrary/ E-newsletter: eepurl.com/c_TXMD Shout out to www.bensound.com for the exit music!

    Conversation #11: Book vs. Movie

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2019 29:58


    Welcome to Conversation #11 of Book Chat at North Shore Library. Join Adult Service Librarians, Barbara, Sam, and Melody as they discuss which is better: the book or the movie. A special thank you to the River Hills Foundation for their generous support! We now have a brand-new MacBook Air and a Yeti microphone to make these podcasts (and other projects) even better! Thank you! 1) Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins 2) The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson 3) A Simple Favor by Darcey Bell 4)Where'd You Go, Bernadette? by Maria Semple 5) Ready Player One by Ernest Cline 6) The Glass Castle by Jeanette Walls Gale Courses offers a wide range of highly interactive, instructor led courses that you can take entirely online. As a North Shore Library card holder in good standing, you are entitled to these courses at no cost. Courses run for six weeks and new sessions begin every month: education.gale.com/l-glen68147/ Creativebug, a division of JoAnn Fabrics, prides themselves on bringing the latest in art and craft education to you, and they work with renowned artists to do just that. You'll enjoy unlimited access to over 1000 online video art and craft classes. Watch classes anytime, anywhere. Since the classes never expire, you can start and stop projects at your own pace: www.creativebug.com/lib/northshorelibrary Access these books: 1) countycat.mcfls.org/ 2)meet.libbyapp.com/ 3)www.hoopladigital.com/ What do you want us to review? Share your ideas with us! #northshorebookchat Website: www.mcfls.org/northshorelibrary/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/northshorelibrary/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/northshorelibrary/ E-newsletter: eepurl.com/c_TXMD Shout out to www.bensound.com for the exit music!

    Conversation #10: New Year, New You

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2018 28:01


    Welcome to Conversation #10 of Book Chat at North Shore Library. Join Adult Service Librarians, Barbara, Sam, and Melody as they share books about their goals for 2019. 1) Roar by Stacy T. Sims, PhD 2) Level Up Your Life by Steve Kamb 3) Art Before Breakfast by Danny Gregory 4) Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert Gale Courses offers a wide range of highly interactive, instructor led courses that you can take entirely online. As a North Shore Library card holder in good standing, you are entitled to these courses at no cost. Courses run for six weeks and new sessions begin every month: https://education.gale.com/l-glen68147/ Creativebug, a division of JoAnn Fabrics, prides themselves on bringing the latest in art and craft education to you, and they work with renowned artists to do just that. You'll enjoy unlimited access to over 1000 online video art and craft classes. Watch classes anytime, anywhere. Since the classes never expire, you can start and stop projects at your own pace: https://www.creativebug.com/lib/northshorelibrary Access these books: 1) countycat.mcfls.org/ 2)meet.libbyapp.com/ 3)www.hoopladigital.com/ What do you want us to review? Share your ideas with us! #northshorebookchat Website: www.mcfls.org/northshorelibrary/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/northshorelibrary/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/northshorelibrary/ E-newsletter: eepurl.com/c_TXMD Shout out to www.bensound.com for the intro and exit music!

    Conversation #9: Cozy Reads

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2018 21:40


    Welcome to Conversation #9 of Book Chat at North Shore Library. Join Adult Service Librarians, Barbara, Sam, and Melody as they share books that are perfect to read on a cold, wintery day! 1) Spells & Scones by Bailey Cates 2) Christmas in Harmony by Philip Gulley 3) The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey 4) The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien 5) Persuasion by Jane Austen 6) Little Heathens: Hard Times and High Spirits on an Iowa Farm During the Great Depression by Mildred Armstrong Kalish Access these books: 1) countycat.mcfls.org/ 2)meet.libbyapp.com/ 3)www.hoopladigital.com/ What do you want us to review? Share your ideas with us! #northshorebookchat Website: www.mcfls.org/northshorelibrary/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/northshorelibrary/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/northshorelibrary/ E-newsletter: eepurl.com/c_TXMD Shout out to www.bensound.com for the intro and exit music!

    Conversation #8: Surprising Reads

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2018 24:38


    Welcome to Conversation #8 of Book Chat at North Shore Library. Join Adult Service Librarians, Barbara, Sam, and Melody as they share books that surprised them: ones that they thought they would like, but didn't and ones that they didn't expect to like, but did. 1) Girl, Wash Your Face: Stop Believing the Lies About Who You Are So You Can Become Who You Were Meant to Be by Rachel Hollis 2)Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn 3)Wishful Drinking by Carrie Fischer 4)Eligible by Curtis Sittenfeld 5) A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles 6) The Bad-Ass Librarians of Timbuktu: And Their Race to Save the World’s Most Precious Manuscripts by Joshua Hammer Access these books: 1) countycat.mcfls.org/ 2)meet.libbyapp.com/ 3)www.hoopladigital.com/ What do you want us to review? Share your ideas with us! #northshorebookchat Website: www.mcfls.org/northshorelibrary/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/northshorelibrary/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/northshorelibrary/ E-newsletter: eepurl.com/c_TXMD Shout out to www.bensound.com for the intro and exit music!

    Conversation #7: Scary Stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2018 27:19


    Welcome to Conversation #7 of Book Chat at North Shore Library. Join Adult Service Librarians, Barbara, Sam, and Melody as they share their favorite scary stories! 1) Through the Woods by Emily Carroll 2)Uzumaki: Spiral Into Horror by Junji Ito 3)A Rose For Emily by William Faulkner and The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman 4)Long Lankin by Lindsey Barraclough 5) The Shining by Stephen King 6) The Death of Mrs. Westaway by Ruth Ware 100 Best Horror Novels and Stories by NPR: https://www.npr.org/2018/08/16/632779706/click-if-you-dare-100-favorite-horror-stories Access these books: 1) countycat.mcfls.org/ 2)meet.libbyapp.com/ 3)www.hoopladigital.com/ What do you want us to review? Share your ideas with us! #northshorebookchat Website: www.mcfls.org/northshorelibrary/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/northshorelibrary/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/northshorelibrary/ E-newsletter: eepurl.com/c_TXMD Shout out to www.bensound.com for the intro and exit music!

    Conversation #6: Kids Books Are Not Just For Kids

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2018 29:15


    Welcome to Conversation #6 of Book Chat at North Shore Library. Join Adult Service Librarians, Barbara, Sam, and Melody, as they share kids books that are not just for kids! 1) Corduroy by Don Freeman 2)Math Curse by Jon Scieszka 3)Bread and Jam for Frances by Russell Hoban 4)The Secret of the Old Clock by Carolyn Keene 5) When the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein 6) People by Peter Spier Access these books: 1) countycat.mcfls.org/ 2)meet.libbyapp.com/ 3)www.hoopladigital.com/ What do you want us to review? Share your ideas with us! #northshorebookchat Website: www.mcfls.org/northshorelibrary/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/northshorelibrary/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/northshorelibrary/ E-newsletter: eepurl.com/c_TXMD Shout out to www.bensound.com for the intro and exit music!

    Conversation #5: Out of Our Comfort Zones

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2018 23:01


    Welcome to Conversation #5 of Book Chat at North Shore Library. Join Adult Service Librarians, Barbara, Sam, and Melody, as they share books that they've read outside of their comfort zone. Also make sure you sign up for the Adult Summer Reading Club: Read, Attend, Review! Join us for our Summer Reading Club where you can win prizes for reviewing books you read and programs you attend! The more you read and attend, the better your chances are to win! Best of all? You get a raffle ticket just for registering for Summer Reading Club! Register here: www.mcfls.org/northshorelibrary/aprograms.html Books mentioned in today's conversation: 1) Casino Royale by Ian Fleming 2) The Zero Game by Brad Meltzer 3)Defending Jacob by William Landay 4)Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard 5)The Coincidence of Coconut Cake by Amy Reichert 6) A Life in Parts by Bryan Cranston Access these books: 1) countycat.mcfls.org/ 2)meet.libbyapp.com/ 3)www.hoopladigital.com/ What do you want us to review? Share your ideas with us! #northshorebookchat Website: www.mcfls.org/northshorelibrary/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/northshorelibrary/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/northshorelibrary/ E-newsletter: eepurl.com/c_TXMD Shout out to www.bensound.com for the intro and exit music!

    Conversation #4: Summer Reads

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2018 15:21


    Welcome to Conversation #4 of Book Chat at North Shore Library. Join Adult Service Librarians, Barbara, Sam, and Melody, as they share what they want to read this summer. Also make sure you sign up for the Adult Summer Reading Club: Read, Attend, Review! Join us for our Summer Reading Club where you can win prizes for reviewing books you read and programs you attend! The more you read and attend, the better your chances are to win! Best of all? You get a raffle ticket just for registering for Summer Reading Club! Register here: www.mcfls.org/northshorelibrary/aprograms.html Books mentioned in today's conversation: 1) As You Wish: Inconceivable Tales from the Making of the Princess Bride by Cary Elwes 2) The Marriage Pact by Michelle Richmond 3) The Marrow Thieves by Cherie Dimaline 4) The Woman in the Window by A.J. Finn 5) The Woman's Hour: The Great Fight to Win the Vote by Elaine Weiss 6) The President is Missing by Bill Clinton and James Patterson Access these books: 1) countycat.mcfls.org/ 2)meet.libbyapp.com/ 3)www.hoopladigital.com/ What do you want us to review? Share your ideas with us! #northshorebookchat Website: www.mcfls.org/northshorelibrary/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/northshorelibrary/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/northshorelibrary/ E-newsletter: eepurl.com/c_TXMD Shout out to www.bensound.com for the intro and exit music!

    Conversation #3: The Latest Reads

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2018 22:48


    Welcome to Conversation #3 of Book Chat at North Shore Library. Join Adult Service Librarians, Barbara, Sam, Dale and Melody, as they share what they're reading and recommending! Also make sure you sign up for the Adult Summer Reading Club: Read, Attend, Review! Join us for our Summer Reading Club where you can win prizes for reviewing books you read and programs you attend! The more you read and attend, the better your chances are to win! Best of all? You get a raffle ticket just for registering for Summer Reading Club! Register here: http://www.mcfls.org/northshorelibrary/aprograms.html Books mentioned in today's conversation: 1) Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood by Trevor Noah 2) A Darker Shade of Magic by Victoria Schwab 3) The Monk of Mokha by Dave Eggers 4) The Stranger in the Woods by Michael Finkel Access these books: 1) countycat.mcfls.org/ 2)meet.libbyapp.com/ 3)www.hoopladigital.com/ What do you want us to review? Share your ideas with us! #northshorebookchat Website: www.mcfls.org/northshorelibrary/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/northshorelibrary/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/northshorelibrary/ E-newsletter: eepurl.com/c_TXMD Shout out to www.bensound.com for the intro and exit music!

    Conversation #2: Six New Recommendations

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2018 15:51


    Welcome to Conversation #2 of Book Chat at North Shore Library. Join Adult Service Librarians, Barbara, Sam and Melody, as they share their favorite reads. Also learn about the joys that are Libby and Hoopla- digital apps that let you download ebooks, audiobooks and more for free with your library card! Books mentioned in today's conversation: 1) Heather the Totality by Matthew Weiner 2) Uncommon Type by Tom Hanks 3) Three Dark Crowns by Kendare Blake 4) I Was Anastasia by Ariel Lawhon 5) Evicted by Matthew Desmond 6) The Dark Days Club by Alison Goodman Access these books: 1) countycat.mcfls.org/ 2)meet.libbyapp.com/ 3)www.hoopladigital.com/ Stay connected with us! Website: www.mcfls.org/northshorelibrary/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/northshorelibrary/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/northshorelibrary/ E-newsletter: eepurl.com/c_TXMD Shout out to www.bensound.com for the intro and exit music!

    Conversation #1: Our Latest Reads

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2018 15:03


    Welcome to Conversation #1 of Book Chat at North Shore Library. Join Adult Service Librarians, Barbara and Sam, as they share their favorite reads. Also learn about the joys that are Libby and Hoopla- digital apps that let you download ebooks, audiobooks and more for free with your library card! Books mentioned in today's conversation: 1) Make your bed : little things that can change your life...and maybe the world by Admiral William H. McRaven (U.S. Navy retired) 2) Radium Girls: the dark story of America's shining women by Kate Moore 3) Ready player one by Ernest Cline 4) The disaster artist : my life inside The room, the greatest bad movie ever made by Greg Sestero & Tom Bissell Access these books: 1) https://countycat.mcfls.org/ 2)https://meet.libbyapp.com/ 3)https://www.hoopladigital.com/ Stay connected with us! Website: http://www.mcfls.org/northshorelibrary/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/northshorelibrary/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northshorelibrary/ E-newsletter: http://eepurl.com/c_TXMD Shout out to www.bensound.com for the intro and exit music!

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