Behind the Books

By Mercer County Library System

Behind the Books is a bi-weekly podcast, including interviews with an author - many found on New York Times Best Sellers lists - and an MCLS library staff member.... more

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How many episodes does Behind the Books have?

The podcast currently has 127 episodes available.

Behind the Books episodes:

February 07, 2024The Power of Nostalgia - Interview with Kathleen Collins
Bob and Anna interview Kelly Newman from the Circulation Team at the Hopewell Branch, as well as Kathleen Collins about her debut novel, Study in Hysteria.
Intro and Welcome

3:01 Interview with Kelly Newman

13:50 Programs and Services @ MCLS

18:22 Interview with Kathleen Collins

32:59 Summary and Closing
Show Notes:
Learn more about Kathleen Collins and her work at https://katcoindustries.com/.
The MCLS Event Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
For more information about programming for Black History Month @ MCLS, please see https://mcl.org/black-history-month/.
Opening and closing music provided by AlexGrohl from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by PaulYudin from Pixabay.
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37min
January 24, 2024Representation, Ascending - Interview with Karen Outen
Bob and Anna interview Edward W. Bullock, President of the Trenton Literacy Movement about his debut picture book, Warren Goes to Grandpa's , as well as long-time writer, Karen Outen about her upcoming debut novel, Dixon, Descending.
Intro and Welcome
4:16 Interview with Edward W. Bullock
19:28 Programs and Services @ MCLS
22:33 Interview with Karen Outen
35:40 Summary and Closing
Show Notes:
Learn more about Edward W. Bullock and his work at https://www.edwardwbullock.com/.
Additional information about The Trenton Literacy Movement (TTLM) is available at https://thetrentonliteracymovement.org/.
Learn more about TTLM's Read Aloud series via https://thetrentonliteracymovement.org/read-aloud.
Trenton Literacy Movement’s “Read Aloud” featured on WHYY's You Oughta Know (2022) at https://youtu.be/LrtTCQKI0g0?si=sZbRa4OZOIWj4V7-.
The MCLS Event Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
For more information about the 2024 Reading Challenge, please see https://mcl.org/events/reading-challenge/.
Opening and closing music provided by AlexGrohl from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by PaulYudin from Pixabay.
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40min
January 10, 2024No Time Like the Present - Interview with Louise Fein
Bob and Anna interview Rebecca Eaton, Hollowbrook Branch Manager, as well as historical fiction author, Louise Fein, about her upcoming book, The London Bookshop Affair.
Intro and Welcome

5:22 Interview with Rebecca Eaton

14:59 Programs and Services @ MCLS

18:14 Interview with Louise Fein

34:02 Summary and Closing
Show Notes:
Learn more about Louise Fein and her work at https://www.louisefein.com/.
The MCLS Event Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
For more information about the Winter Reading Program, please see https://mcl.org/events/winter-reading-program/.
For more information about MLK, Jr. Day of Service volunteer opportunities, creating cards or writing letters for Mercer County Meals on Wheels participants, please see https://mcl.org/mlk-jr-day-of-service/.
Opening and closing music provided by AlexGrohl from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by PaulYudin from Pixabay.
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38min
December 27, 2023Goals within Reach - Interview with Greta Kelly
Bob and Anna interview Tara Nunn from Circulation at the Robbinsville branch, as well as fantasy author, Greta Kelly, about her recent release, The Queen of Days.
Intro and Welcome
3:39 Interview with Tara Nunn
13:42 Programs and Services @ MCLS
16:30 Interview with Greta Kelly
27:38 Summary and Closing
Show Notes:
Learn more about Greta Kelly and her work at https://gretakkelly.com/.
The MCLS Event Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
For more information about the Winter Reading Program, please see https://mcl.org/events/winter-reading-program/
Opening and closing music provided by AlexGrohl from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by PaulYudin from Pixabay.
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32min
December 13, 2023Close to Home - Interview with Scott Rothman
Bob and Anna interview Marcia Wolf from Circulation at the Lawrence Headquarters branch, as well as picture book author, Scott Rothman, about his recent release, Basketball Town.
Intro and Welcome
3:38 Interview with Marcia Wolf
12:42 Programs and Services @ MCLS
16:31 Interview with Scott Rothman
32:24 Summary and Closing
Show Notes:
Find more information about Scott Rothman, see https://www.scottrothmanwriter.com/.
The MCLS Event Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
Information regarding the upcoming Winter Reading Program can be found via https://mcl.org/events/winter-reading-program/.
Opening and closing music provided by AlexGrohl from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by PaulYudin from Pixabay.
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37min
November 29, 2023Ripples of Kindness - Interview with Dianna Wilson Sirkovsky
Bob and Anna interview Molly Reinero from Youth Services at the Lawrence Headquarters branch, as well as picture book author, Dianna Wilson Sirkovsky, about her recent release, Just One Pebble. One Boy's Quest to End Hunger.
Intro and Welcome
3:37 Interview with Molly Reinero
13:51 Programs and Services @ MCLS
17:16 Interview with Dianna Wilson Sirkovsky
30:27 Summary and Closing
Show Notes:
Find more information about 3B: Brae's Brown Bags at https://braesbrownbags.org/
The MCLS Event Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
"Row, Row, Row Your Boat" and "Peace Round" contributed by Jen Crabtree and Molly Reinero.
Opening and closing music provided by AlexGrohl from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by PaulYudin from Pixabay.
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36min
November 15, 2023No Looking Back - Interview with Catriona McPherson
Bob and Anna interview James Dunham from Circulation at the Ewing branch, as well as award winning author, Catriona McPherson, about her upcoming release, Hop Scot, which is the sixth installment of her Last Ditch Mysteries series.
Intro and Welcome
3:37 Interview with James Dunham
13:51 Programs and Services @ MCLS
17:16 Interview with Catriona McPherson
30:27 Summary and Closing
Show Notes:
You can learn more about Catriona McPherson and her work at http://catrionamcpherson.com/.
The MCLS Event Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
Opening and closing music provided by AlexGrohl from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by PaulYudin from Pixabay.
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35min
November 01, 2023The Past in the Present - Interview with Karma Brown
In two separate interviews, Bob and Anna talk with USA Today bestselling author, Kerri Maher about her recent release, All You Have to Do Is Call, as well as award-winning journalist and best selling author, Karma Brown, about her latest book, What Wild Women Do.
Intro and Welcome
3:32 Interview with Kerri Maher
17:56 Programs and Services @ MCLS
20:43 Interview with Karma Brown
32:09 Summary and Closing
Show Notes:
You can learn more about Kerri Maher and her work at https://www.kerrimaher.com/.
Additional information Karma Brown's work is located at https://linktr.ee/karmabrown.com.
The MCLS Event Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
Opening and closing music provided by AlexGrohl from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by PaulYudin from Pixabay.
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36min
October 18, 2023Playing Up Experience - Interview with Charise Harper
Bob and Anna interview Michael Kerr from Adult Services at the West Windsor Branch, and Charise Harper, the award-winning author and illustrator of numerous children's books and series.
Intro and Welcome
4:05 Interview with Michael Kerr
12:03 Programs and Services @ MCLS
15:41 Interview with Charise Harper
27:46 Summary and Closing
Show Notes:
You can learn more about Charise Harper and her work at https://www.chariseharper.com/.
Access our hoopla, Libby (via eLibraryNJ), and Kanopy from our Virtual Branch at https://mcl.org/branches/virtual/.
The MCLS Event Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
Introduction and closing music provided by QubeSounds from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by EvgenyBardyuzha from Pixabay.
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33min
October 04, 2023Empathy for the World Around Us - Interview with Ed Yong
Bob and Anna talk with Hickory Corner staff member, Chip McAuley, who is a member of the NJLA Intellectual Freedom Subcommittee, as well as Pulitzer prize-winning science writer, Ed Yong, about his book, An Immense World: How Animal Senses Reveal the Hidden Realms Around Us.
Intro and Welcome
5:21 Interview with Chip McAuley
12:20 Programs and Services @ MCLS
15:26 Interview with Ed Yong
35:19 Summary and Closing
Show Notes:
You can learn more about Ed Yong and his work at https://edyong.me/.
Access our the MCLS Virtual Branch at https://mcl.org/branches/virtual/.
The MCLS Event Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
Additional information about the NJLA Intellectual Freedom Subcommittee is available at https://njlamembers.org/intellectualfreedom.
Introduction and closing music provided by QubeSounds from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by EvgenyBardyuzha from Pixabay.
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39min

FAQs about Behind the Books:

How many episodes does Behind the Books have?

The podcast currently has 127 episodes available.

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