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Ellen and Michelle talk about why the Andy Weir novel, Project Hail Mary, is such a great read.

Gail McCarthy and Evelyn DeLutis discuss their involvement in the Dress-a-Girl-Around-the-World program. Another way libraries and churches can help protect vulnerable young girls. Want to get involved? Find out more here: http://www.westbpl.org, https://www.dressagirlaroundtheworld.com/, https://www.bridgew.edu/news-events/news/worthy-outfit. Email Gail if you want to make a personal connection: gmccarthy@westbpl.org

Betty by Tiffany McDaniel (passing reference to) Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer In the Great Green Room by Amy Gary You'll Never Believe What Happened to Lacey by Amber Ruffin & Lacey Lamar Radium Girls by Kate Moore The Midnight Library by Matt Haig

Gretchen Newman reveals the background of the lure of the brooding Scottish highland man as the doomed hero.

Ellen and Gretchen talk about lifting the stigma that has existed for years on romance novels. Today's romance is a hip, sexy, and diverse genre that provides harried professional women with badly-needed escape and fantasy. Authors discussed: Selena Montgomery, Julia Quinn, Diana Gabaldon, Courtney Milan. Resources: https://smartbitchestrashybooks.com/ https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5660117-beyond-heaving-bosoms

Ashley and Ellen talk about Anxious People by Fredrick Bachman.

Books reviewed: Deacon King Kong by James McBride, The invisible Life of Addie LaRue by Victoria Schwab, and The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett.

These five poems were excerpted from the beautiful children's book, Breathe and Be: A Book of Mindfulness Poems written by Kate Coombs and illustrated by Anna Laitinen.

The 2020 West Bridgewater Public Library "This I Believe" Annual Teen Essay Contest Winners. First Prize: Caleb Brown wrote on the value of Hard Work. Second Prize: Ellie Smith wrote on the importance of Bravery. Third Prize: Ava Millerick wrote on the power of books to provide insight. Runners Up: Eric Ames wrote on why he believes in "Rainbows after the Rain." Hannah Smith wrote on the important of Friendship in building character. Eva Sullivan wrote on the value of Education and Mind Set. Contest sponsored by the Friends of the WB Library and Bluestone Bank.

Books recommended: The Unseen World by Liz Moore: narrated by Lisa Flanagan A heartbreaking and moving story about a daughter's quest to discover the truth about her father's hidden past. Strong Poison by Dorothy L. Sayers. Narrated by Ian Carmichael Dashing detective Lord Peter Wimsey is caught up in the murder trial of mystery writer Harriet Vane. Truth and Beauty by Ann Patchett: narrated by the author Ann Patchett and writer Lucy Grealy met in college

Ellen describes how to access Hoopla Digital to listen to audiobooks. Books featured include: Louise Penny's Chief Inspector Gamache series Yangsze Choo, The Night Tiger Phillip Roth, The Plot Against America Deb Spera, Call Your Daughter Home Jack London, Call of the Wild, White Fang Laura Ingalls Wilder, The Little House books MaryRose Wood, The Incorrrigible Children series Mac Barnett, The Terrible Two series

Elise and Ellen share three of their favorite objects and why they mean something special.

A dramatic rendition of, "Mr. Twit's Revenge," by Roald Dahl. Performed by the Good Vibes Only Gang at the West Bridgewater Public Library, West Bridgewater, Massachusetts, led by librarian, Michelle Sheehan.

Ashley and I delve into some of our favorite mysteries and recent trends in this genre. A discussion about the mystery genre . Ellen and Ashley talk about their favorite mysteries and how this is a genre that can re-engaged the reluctant and former reader. The Woman in the Window by A.J. Finn The Lottery by Shirley Jackson The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman In the Woods by Tana French Cormoran Strike series beginning with The Cuckoo’s Calling by Robert Galbraith

A conversation between Ashley Warren and Ellen Snoeyenbos about the book, Washington Black, by Esi Edugyan.

Crystal Tan Interview 2017 - 8-17 by Ellen Snoeyenbos

Mallory Aronstein Explains The WB Dog Park by Ellen Snoeyenbos

Valerie and Elise review their summer movies and book-to-movie picks and pans.

Summer Activities1 by Ellen Snoeyenbos

Logan's Robots by Ellen Snoeyenbos

Valerie Puliafico discusses her recent exchange trip to Costa Rica through the West Bridgewater High School.

Valerie Interview 1 by Ellen Snoeyenbos

Elise Interview by Ellen Snoeyenbos

Logan Rogers Interview by Ellen Snoeyenbos

2017 Summer Podcast Club Promo by Ellen Snoeyenbos

2016-11-15 WBPL Podcast by Ellen Snoeyenbos

2016-7 Vinny Centrella by Ellen Snoeyenbos

2016-6 Timothy Churchill by Ellen Snoeyenbos

2016-6 Valeria Puliafico by Ellen Snoeyenbos