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If we had a nickel for every time a character named Ben was terrible, we'd have 2 nickels. But it's still weird. Anyways! It's time for the Fourth Annual Voticed Awards. Kendall, Andrew, and Angelique discuss their favorites and least favorites from the past season and assign them arbitrary value! After listening, head over to the Off the Shelf blog and share your thoughts on the episode. And don't forget to sign up for Summer Reading at your favorite GCPL branch! Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in May 2025. Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com Episode Transcript.

For this episode, Kendall, Andrew, and Angelique discuss Convenience Store Woman, a "strange little book" by Sayaka Murata. After listening, head over to the Off the Shelf blog and share your thoughts on the episode. And checkout GastonLibrary.org for all your GCPL needs.   Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in April 2025. Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com Episode Transcript.

For this episode, Kendall, Andrew, and Angelique discuss The Housemaid, a popular domestic thriller by Freida McFadden. After listening, head over to the Off the Shelf blog and share your thoughts on the episode. And don't miss the Friends of the Gaston County Public Library Book Sale! Happening at the Gaston County Public Library Main Branch at 1555 E. Garrison Blvd, Gastonia. Beginning Monday, April 21 and ending Saturday, April 26. Visit the Friends of the Gaston County Public Library website to learn more about the book sale, and about how you can support your library. Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in March 2025. Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com Episode Transcript.

For this episode, Kendall, Andrew, and Angelique are going back to school with You Should See Me in a Crown by Leah Johnson. After listening, head over to the Off the Shelf blog and share your thoughts on the episode. And be sure to sign up for Wowbrary to stay up to date on what's new in the library.   Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in January 2025. Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com Episode Transcript.

Let's take a thrilling step back in time! In this episode, Kendall, Andrew and Angelique discuss Murder Road by Simone St. James. After listening, head over to the Off the Shelf blog and share your thoughts on the episode. And look for your next read on the NC Digital Library.   Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in January 2025. Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com Episode Transcript.

Time for a fun holiday read! In this episode, Kendall, Andrew and Angelique discuss The Matzah Ball, a Hanukkah holiday romance by Jean Meltzer. After listening, head over to the Off the Shelf blog and share your thoughts on the episode. And don't forget to create your holiday playlist on Freegal!   Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in December 2024. Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com Episode Transcript.

Join Kendall, Andrew, and Angelique for another episode of We're Booked Up! This time they're discussing Finding Me, an autobiography by Viola Davis. After listening, head over to the Off the Shelf blog and share your thoughts on the episode. And be sure to check out Hope United Survivor Network for more information on domestic abuse and how you can Give Hope.   Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in November 2024. Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com Episode Transcript.

Time for another episode of We're Booked Up! Join Kendall, Andrew, and Angelique as they discuss Silent City, a noir thriller by Alex Segura. After listening, leave a comment here or head over to the Off the Shelf blog and tell us what you think. And be sure to check out hoopla and all its digital offerings! Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in October 2024. Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com Episode Transcript.

We're back! And we're the same as ever. For the season 4 premiere of the critically reviewed We're Booked Up, Kendall, Andrew and Angelique discuss Upside Down by Danielle Steel. After listening, leave a comment here or head over to the Off the Shelf blog and tell us what you think. And be sure to check out GastonLibrary.Org and explore what your library has to offer! Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in September 2024. Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com Episode Transcript.

A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in August 2024. Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com Episode Transcript.

The audio recording of Kristy Woodson Harvey's author talk on May 9, 2019. Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com.

A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in July 2024. Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com Episode Transcript.

A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in June 2024. Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com Episode Transcript.

It's the third season finale for We're Booked Up! Kendall, Andrew, and Angelique discuss the best and worst of the books they've read this season. After listening, head over to the Off the Shelf blog and share your thoughts on the episode. And don't forget to sign up for Summer Reading at your favorite GCPL branch! Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in May 2024. Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com Episode Transcript.

Time for another episode of We're Booked Up! This time Kendall, Andrew, and Angelique discuss A Wizard of Earthsea, a high fantasy classic by Ursula K. Le Guin. After listening, leave a comment here or head over to the Off the Shelf blog and tell us what you think. And be sure to head over to GastonLibrary.Org and explore what your library has to offer! Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in April 2024. Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com Episode Transcript.

Kendall, Andrew, and Angelique are back for another fun book talk! In this episode, they discuss Under the Whispering Door by TJ Klune, a wholesome novel about moving forward even at the end. After listening, leave a comment here or head over to the Off the Shelf blog and tell us what you think. And don't forget the upcoming Friends of the Gaston County Public Library Book Sale, starting Monday, April 1 and ending Saturday, April 6. Head over the Friends of the Library website to learn more. Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in March 2024. Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com Episode Transcript.

Kendall, Andrew, and Angelique are back to discuss Book Lovers, a fun contemporary romance by Emily Henry. After listening, leave a comment here or head over to the Off the Shelf blog and tell us what you think. And don't forget to sign up for Wowbrary! Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in February 2024. Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com Episode Transcript.

Three public library employees read a book about murderous public library employees written by a public library employee. Listen to Kendall, Andrew, and Angelique as they discuss How Can I Help You by Laura Sims. After listening, leave a comment here or head over to the Off the Shelf blog and tell us what you think. And don't forget to check out the NC Digital Library for your e-book needs! Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

Join Andrew and Angelique as Andrew takes us through some of his 96th Academy Awards nomination predictions.  Don't forget to keep an eye on the Off the Shelf blog for even more of Andrew's predictions. Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in January 2024. Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com Episode Transcript.

Holiday episode time! Kendall, Andrew, and Angelique discuss Bright Lights, Big Christmas by Mary Kay Andrews. After listening, leave a comment here or head over to the Off the Shelf blog and tell us what you think. And don't forget to check out Freegal Music for your holiday music needs! Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in December 2023. Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com Episode Transcript.

Bears, leopards, and seagulls, oh my! Join Kendall, Andrew, and Angelique as they discuss Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law by Mary Roach. And then leave a comment with your own wild animal encounters here or at the Off the Shelf blog. And don't forget to check out NC Live! Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in November 2023. Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com Episode Transcript.

It's Spooky Season, so the gang read a horror book! Listen as Kendall, Andrew, and Angelique discuss Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia, and then join the discussion in the comments here or at the Off the Shelf blog. And don't forget to check out hoopla Digital! Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in October 2023. Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com Episode Transcript.

Kendall, Andrew, and Angelique are back! We're now in the third season of We're Booked Up, and we read yet another James Patterson book! The Perfect Assassin, written with Brian Sitts, reboots a classic pulp hero, and we have some opinions on it. After listening, head over to the Off the Shelf blog and share your thoughts on the episode. Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in September 2023. Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com Episode Transcript.

A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in August 2023. Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com Episode Transcript.

Andrew is back for another episode of Andrew Really, Really Likes Award Shows! In this episode, he's going to discuss his nomination predictions for the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards. Listen before Wednesday, July 12th, and share your own predictions in the comments. Find even more predictions at the Off the Shelf blog. Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com 

The audio recording of Kimmery Martin's author talk on March 5, 2019. Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com.

A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in July 2023. Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com Episode Transcript.

A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in June 2023. Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com Episode Transcript.

It's the second season finale of We're Booked Up! Kendall, Andrew, and Angelique discuss the best and worst of the books they've read this season. After listening, head over to the Off the Shelf blog and share your thoughts on the episode. And don't forget to check out Comic-Con on Saturday, June 3! Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in May 2023. Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com Episode Transcript.

In this episode, Kendall, Andrew, and Angelique discuss the cult classic Good Omens, a humorous take on the end of the world written by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman. After listening, head over to the Off the Shelf blog and share your thoughts on the episode. And don't forget to download the myLIBRO app. Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

The Annual Friends of the Gaston County Public Library Book Sale is arriving next week! And the Friends' 40th Anniversary is this year, too! In celebration of the Friends and all they do for our library, listen to a quick history of the Friends organization in Gaston County. Interested in becoming a member of the Friends? Find more information here. And don't forget to add the book sale to your calendar! Episode transcript for more resources. Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in April 2023. Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com Episode Transcript.