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:

September 20, 2023Experience in Action - Interview with Saadia Faruqi
Bob and Anna interview Brielle Papaccio from Youth Services at the West Windsor Branch, and Saadia Faruqi, author of the popular "Yasmin" series, about her debut middle grade graphic novel, Saving Sunshine.
Intro and Welcome
1:35 Interview with Brielle Papaccio
13:31 Programs and Services @ MCLS
17:15 Interview with Saadia Faruqi
29:57 Summary and Closing
Show Notes:
You can learn more about Saadia Faruqi and her work at https://saadiafaruqi.com/.
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.
Introduction and closing music provided by QubeSounds from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by EvgenyBardyuzha from Pixabay.
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35min
September 06, 2023Making Connections - Interview with Robert Kuriloff
Bob and Anna interview Diana Chico from the Circulation Department at the Hightstown Memorial Library Branch, and author Roberta S. Kuriloff about her recent memoir, Framing a Life: Building the Space to be Me.
Intro and Welcome
2:27 Interview with Diana Chico
13:06 Programs and Services @ MCLS
17:04 Interview with Robert Kuriloff
28:26 Summary and Closing
Show Notes:
You can learn more about Roberta S. Kuriloff and her work at https://www.robertakuriloff.com/.
Additional information about 9/11 Day of Service opportunities at MCLS is available at https://mcl.org/9-11-day-of-service/.
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
August 23, 2023Street Rats and Wombats - Interview with Abi Cushman
Bob and Anna interview Lydia Weltmann from the Administration Office at the Lawrence Headquarters Branch, and author-illustrator, Abi Cushman.
Intro and Welcome
2:58 Interview with Lydia Weltmann
11:08 Programs and Services @ MCLS
14:56 Interview with Abi Cushman
29:17 Summary and Closing
Show Notes:
You can learn more about Abi Cushmanand her work at https://www.abicushman.com/.
Lydia Weltmann's authoring activity can be found at
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Additional information about the 2023 Passport of Fun, is available at https://mcl.org/events/summer-reading-program/.
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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34min
August 09, 2023New Beginnings - Interview with Shari Lapena
Bob and Anna interview MCLS Library Commissioner, Dennis Waters, as well as the internationally bestselling author, Shari Lapena.
Intro and Welcome
4:48 Interview with Dennis Waters
18:40 Programs and Services @ MCLS
21:26 Interview with Shari Lapena
33:49 Summary and Closing
Show Notes:
You can learn more about Shari Lapena and her work at https://www.sharilapena.com/.
Additional information about the 2023 Passport of Fun, is available at https://mcl.org/events/summer-reading-program/.
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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38min
July 26, 2023Celebrate Yourself - Interview with Steven Rowley
Bob and Anna interview Dana Chin from Hickory Corner's Circulation Department, as well as bestselling author, Steven Rowley.
Intro and Welcome
4:26 Interview with Dana Chin
16:02 Programs and Services @ MCLS
20:28 Interview with Steven Rowley
35:43 Summary and Closing
Show Notes:
You can learn more about Steven Rowley and his work at https://www.stevenrowley.com/.
Additional information about the upcoming 2023 Summer Reading Program, including the 2023 Passport of Fun, is available at https://mcl.org/events/summer-reading-program/.
The MCLS Events 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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40min
July 12, 2023A Touch of Rom-com - Interview with Pernille Hughes
Bob and Anna interview Jill Long from the Acquisitions and Cataloging Department, as well as romantic comedy author, Pernille Hughes.
Intro and Welcome

3:39 Interview with Jill Long

15:01 Programs and Services @ MCLS

18:54 Interview with Pernille Hughes

32:57 Summary and Closing
Show Notes:
You can learn more about Pernille Hughes and her work at https://pernillehughes.com/.
Additional information about the upcoming 2023 Summer Reading Program, including the 2023 Passport of Fun, is available at https://mcl.org/events/summer-reading-program/.
The MCLS Events 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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37min
June 28, 2023Al Capone Does My Website - Interview with Gennifer Choldenko
Bob and Anna interview Kim Livingston, Website Administrator from the MCLS IT Department, as well as Newbery Honor winning author, Gennifer Choldenko.
Intro and Welcome
5:32 Interview with Kim Livingston
17:41 Programs and Services @ MCLS
22:11 Interview with Gennifer Choldenko
36:03 Summary and Closing
Show Notes:
You can learn more about Gennifer Choldenko and her work at https://www.choldenko.com/.
More information about the 2023 MCLS Reading Challenge is available at https://mcl.org/events/2023-reading-challenge/.
The MCLS Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
Additional information about the upcoming 2023 Summer Reading Program, including the 2023 Passport of Fun, is available at https://mcl.org/events/summer-reading-program/.
Introduction and closing music provided by QubeSounds from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by EvgenyBardyuzha from Pixabay.
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40min
June 14, 2023Taking Pride in Their Work - Interview with Sidney Karger
Bob and Anna interview Irene Szymelewicz, Administrative Assistant at the Lawrence Headquarters Administration Office, as well as debut author, Sidney Karger.
Intro and Welcome
2:49 Interview with Irene Szymelewicz
10:35 Programs and Services @ MCLS
14:26 Interview with Sidney Karger
25:08 Summary and Closing
Show Notes:
Follow Sidney Karger on Twitter @SidKarger and Instagram @sidkny.
The MCLS Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
Additional information about the upcoming Summer Reading Program is available at https://mcl.org/events/summer-reading-program/.
Introduction and closing music provided by QubeSounds from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by EvgenyBardyuzha from Pixabay.
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30min
May 31, 2023Perfect Landing - Interview with Ore Agbaje-Williams
Bob and Anna interview Pamela Price, Director of Library Services at Mercer County Community College, as well as debut author, Ore Agbaje-Williams.
Intro and Welcome
2:31 Interview with Pamela Price
15:45 Programs and Services @ MCLS
19:24 Interview with Ore Agbaje-Williams
31.26 Summary and Closing
Show Notes:
Additional information about Ore Agbaje-Williams is available at\ https://www.oreawilliams.com/.
The MCLS Events 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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36min
May 17, 2023Breaking Stereotypes - Interview with Kelly Bennett
Bob and Anna interview Pamela Murphy from Youth Services at the Lawrence Headquarters branch, as well as children's author, Kelly Bennett.
Intro and Welcome
3:56 Interview with Pamela Murphy
13:52 Programs and Services @ MCLS
19:41 Interview with Kelly Bennett
34:38 Summary and Closing
Show Notes:
Additional information about Kelly Bennett is available at https://www.kellybennett.com/.
The MCLS Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
A listing of Jewish American Heritage Month programs is available at
A listing of Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month programs is available at https://mcl.org/aa-and-nhpi-heritage-month/
Introduction and closing music provided by QubeSounds from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by EvgenyBardyuzha from Pixabay.
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33min

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How many episodes does Behind the Books have?

The podcast currently has 127 episodes available.

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