Amongthestacks

In today's episode, Chelsea and Amanda ring in the new year by discussing new programs at the library as well as the self-help genre of books.  They've not always been our cup of tea, but maybe, they have their benefits.  

In this episode the following books are discussed:

How to be a Well Being: Unofficial Rules to Live Every Day by Dr. Andy Cope, Jim Pouliopoulos, Sanjeev Sandu

Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action by. Simon Sinek 

Ms. Shelia, Ms. Amanda, and Ms. Chelsea discuss books and our favorite Christmas traditions. Books mentioned include: Where I Come From by Rick Bragg, The Midnight Library by Matt Haig, Christmas on the Island by Jenny Colgan, All is Bright by Thomas Kinkade and Katherine Spencer, Shepherds Abiding by Jan Karon, and The End of the Magi by Patrick Carr. Ms. Amanda recommends these Christmas books for children: The Queen and the First Christmas by Nancy Churnin and pictures by Luisa Uribe, The Little Fir Tree by Christopher Corr, How to Hide a Lion at Christmas, and An Otis Christmas by Loren Long.  

In this episode, Amanda and Chelsea discuss what they have been reading, the youth drawing contest, binge-worthy books, and what they are thankful for.

Books mentioned in this episode include:
Anxious People by Fredrik Backman
Finding Dorothy by Elizabeth Letts
The Ickabog by J.K. Rowling
The Queen's Gambit by Walter Tevis
The Good Lord Bird by Jame McBride
Outlander Series by Diana Gabaldon
Poldark Series by Graham Winston
Normal People by Sally Rooney
You by Caroline Kepnes

Jamie and Shelia share comfort books they're re-reading as it's sometimes difficult to concentrate on a new book during a stressful time. Shelia compares the old television series, Lost in Space, to the remake.  The authors we mention in the show include: Jan Karon, Stephen King, Sarah Loudin Thomas, Tamera Alexander, and Lisa Wingate.

Mariah tells about a spooky event while working at the "Haunted Hospital" and Shelia talks about a strange event while working alone at the library. We'll also recommend a few chilling books for the season.  

In today's episode, we will discuss spooky reads, favorite Halloween memories at the library, and a creepy tale from Amanda's family tree.

We shared a few of the most unusual questions we've answered at the circulation desk. Books we discussed and recommended: The Conjure Woman by Afia Atakora, Where the Crawdads Sings, by  Delia Owens, Reckless Creed by Alex Kava, The Andy Carpenter series by David Rosenfelt, and A Dazzle of Diamonds by Liz Johnson. 

This podcast is produced by the Allen County Public Library in Scottsville, KY. Listeners will learn what's going on in the library and behind the scenes. Discussing and recommending books will be the main feature of the show. This program is produced to support our mission to serve Allen County's need to know.