An irregular podcast from Lincoln City Libraries in Lincoln, Nebraska, featuring discussions about books in a variety of genres and formats.
A virtual discussion with Robert Kolker, author of the 2021 One Book - One Lincoln winning title, Hidden Valley Road.
Library Director Pat Leach discusses books from the American Library Association's 2020 Notable Books List. A book list related to this podcast is also available at https://rusaupdate.org/2020/01/2020-notable-books-list-years-best-in-fiction-nonfiction-and-poetry/.
Library Director Pat Leach discusses books from the American Library Association's 2020 Notable Books List. A book list related to this podcast is also available at https://rusaupdate.org/2020/01/2020-notable-books-list-years-best-in-fiction-nonfiction-and-poetry/.
Lane discusses books on unusual historical topics. A book list related to this podcast is also available at https://lincolnlibraries.org/bookguide/booklists/book-talk-booklists/weird-history/.
Lane discusses books on unusual historical topics. A book list related to this podcast is also available at https://lincolnlibraries.org/bookguide/booklists/book-talk-booklists/weird-history/.
Lisa discusses some of her favorite recent books on food and cooking. A booklist related to this podcast is also available at https://lincolnlibraries.org/bookguide/booklists/book-talk-booklists/lisas-cooking-food-and-foodies-bookstalk-on-zoom/ .
Participants in the Just Desserts Mystery Discussion Group share their thoughts about the Philip Marlowe series by Raymond Chandler.
Participants in the Just Desserts Mystery Discussion Group share comments about memorable stand-alone mysteries they have read.
Susan talks about some of her favorite recent books for teens and adults.
Participants in the Just Desserts Mystery Discussion Group share their opinions about books in Rex Stout's Nero Wolfe series.
Scott and Becky discuss some of their recent favorites, mostly having to do with dogs.
Participants in the Just Desserts Mystery Discussion Group talk about books by author Ruth Rendell.
Scott, Becky and Lisa George Takei books, the Supremes and their fashions, and our TumbleBooks online resource.
Lisa, Becky, Scott, Charlotte and Peter discuss books and movies about the Apollo 11 moon mission.
Participants in the Just Desserts Mystery Discussion Group share series books they have been reading.
Becky, Scott and Lisa discuss some books about princesses, and a classic mystery.
Shannon presents some non-fiction books she's recently read.
After an absence of several years, our 'Casting About podcast series returns with some seasonally appropriate book selections.
Scott portrays Hercule Poirot as he presents information about mystery author Agatha Christie.
Lisa presents some of the books she's recently read.
Library Director Pat Leach discusses a selection of books from the 2018 American Library Association Notable Books list.
Katie presents the top eleven nominees considered for selection as finalists for the 2019 One Book – One Lincoln community reading program.
Susan talks about a wide variety of award winning books.
Becky and Scott discuss a wide range of fiction and non-fiction books.
Lisa discusses a variety of non-fiction books, mostly about theater.
Shannon discusses a selection of recent non-fiction books.
Katie presents the top eleven nominees considered for selection as finalists for the 2018 One Book – One Lincoln program.
Scott discusses books and plays he read during 2017. A booklist partially based on this talk is also available.
Participants in the Just Desserts Mystery Discussion Group share their opinions about Agatha Christie's Poirot novels and stories.
Jodi discusses a selection of books from the 2017 Man Booker Prize shortlist (and a few others).
Lisa discusses a wide selection of (mostly) historical fiction.
Shannon discusses some non-fiction books she's read recently.
Library Director Pat Leach discusses a selection of books from the 2017 American Library Association's Notable Books List.
Shannon discusses a variety of nonfiction books.
Scott, from the Bennett Martin Public Library, presents a wide range of Star Trek-related books at the ConStellation 8 science fiction and fantasy convention. This talk was originally presented at the Bethany and Gere Branch Libraries in 2016 in honor of Star Trek's 50th anniversary. A booklist based on these presentations is also available.
Susan, Eiseley Branch Library’s teen specialist, discusses Good Reads for Teens.
Katie discusses each of the top ten nominees for the 2017 One Book – One Lincoln program.
Becky W.C., from the Walt Branch, and Scott C., from the Bennett Martin Public Library and BookGuide web pages, present a "married library workers" joint book talk.
Participants in the Just Desserts Mystery Discussion Group share their opinions about some anthologies and collections they've recently read.
Participants in the Just Desserts Mystery Discussion Group share their opinions about various books published by Hard Case Crime.
Scott discusses a grab bag of books. A booklist partially based on this talk is also available.
Shannon shares some books she's been reading recently.
Scott facilitates a discussion of mystery series participants have recently read as part of the Just Desserts Mystery Discussion Group. A booklist from this discussion is available.
Scott facilitates a discussion of participants' favorite mysteries in celebration of the 100th meeting of the Just Desserts Mystery Discussion Group. A booklist from this discussion is available.
"Susan's Selections - Winter 2015:" Susan discusses some titles that should appeal to both adults and teens.
Scott discusses a varied selection of books he’s read in 2015.
Library Director Pat Leach discusses a selection of books from the 2015 American Library Association Notable Books list.
Lisa discusses a wide range of books about life experiences that are definitely unusual.
Erin, from the Heritage Room of Nebraska Authors, discusses The Song of the Lark and Not Under Forty by Willa Cather, and the eBook companion to the NET production, Yours, Willa Cather.
Lisa discusses an assortment of books she's recently read.
Scott talks with members of the Bennett Martin Public Library Teen Advisory Board about some of their favorite books.