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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The podcast currently has 127 episodes available.

Behind the Books episodes:

May 03, 2023Shiny Happy People - Interview with Lisa Scottoline
Bob and Anna interview Kathy Merzena from the Circulation at the Hopewell branch, as well as #1 best-selling, award-winning author, Lisa Scottoline.
Intro and Welcome
3:56 Interview with Kathy Merzena
13:52 Programs and Services @ MCLS
19:41 Interview with Lisa Scottoline
34:38 Summary and Closing
Show Notes:
Additional information about Lisa Scottoline is available at https://www.scottoline.com/.
The MCLS Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
More information about the 2023 MCLS Reading Challenge is available at https://mcl.org/events/2023-reading-challenge/.
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
Introduction and closing music provided by QubeSounds from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by EvgenyBardyuzha from Pixabay.
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38min
April 19, 2023The Power of Poetry & Forgiveness - Interview with Alex Mar
Bob and Anna interview Sharon Wang, Reference Librarian at the Lawrence Headquarters Branch, as well as discuss with writer, Alex Mar, her new release, Seventy Times Seven.
Intro and Welcome

3:03 Interview with Sharon Wang

12:12 Programs and Services @ MCLS

16:10 Interview with Alex Mar

30:09 Summary and Closing
Show Notes:
Additional information about Alex Mar is available at https://alex-mar.com/.
The MCLS Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
Register for the Poetry Circle & Local Poets Poetry Reading via https://www.eventkeeper.com/code/ekform.cfm?curOrg=MCL&curID=634253
A listing of all MCLS poetry events taking place for all ages during National Poetry Month can be found at https://mcl.org/call-for-poems/.
Poets interested in submitting poetry, for the A Poetry Happening Event: Mercer Poets Read on Tuesday, April 25, 7:00pm, should email a poem, citing the author, to [email protected] by Friday, April 21.
Anna's fatayer recipe via the MCLS YouTube Channel -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJ64gZvZx0A
Anna's tabouli recipe via the MCLS YouTube Channel -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMKudERbzwE
Introduction and closing music provided by QubeSounds from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by EvgenyBardyuzha from Pixabay.
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35min
April 05, 2023Fantastic Journeys - Interview with Tanaz Bhathena
Bob and Anna interview Robert Bee, Branch Manager at the West Windsor Branch, as well as Tanaz Bhathena, award winning YA author.
Intro and Welcome
2:36 Interview with Robert Bee
13:25 Programs and Services @ MCLS
17:21 Interview with Tanaz Bhathena
32:28 Summary and Closing
Show Notes:
Additional information about Tanaz Bhathena is available at https://tanazbhathena.com/.
The MCLS Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
New releases by past guests:
Sarah Penner, The London Séance Society
Maddie Frost, Wombats! Go Camping
The TrashedArt Contest Reception is scheduled for Tuesday, April 18, 6:30pm at the Lawrence Branch. Please register to attend. [link to https://www.eventkeeper.com/code/ekform.cfm?curOrg=MCL&curID=634193]
Additional information about the 2023 TrashedArt Contest is available on the MCLS website. [link to https://mcl.org/events/trashedart/]
Poets interested in submitting poetry, for the A Poetry Happening Event: Mercer Poets Read on Tuesday, April 25, 7:00pm, should email a poem, citing the author, to [email protected] by Friday, April 14.
Introduction and closing music provided by QubeSounds from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by EvgenyBardyuzha from Pixabay.
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36min
March 22, 2023"Who Knew?" Moments - Interview with Leah Henderson
Bob and Anna interview Kim Luke, Reference Librarian at the Hightstown Memorial Library Branch, as well as Leah Henderson, an author for young readers of all ages. Henderson's books have been named a Children’s Africana Book Awards Notable and a Bank Street Best Book.
Intro and Welcome

2:16 Interview with Kim Luke

11:01 Programs and Services @ MCLS

16:38 Interview with Leah Henderson

30:51 Summary and Closing
Show Notes:
Additional information about Leah Henderson is available at http://www.leahhendersonbooks.com/.
A listing of 2023 Women's History Month events at MCLS can be found at https://mcl.org/womens-history-month/.
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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35min
March 08, 2023Other Duties as Assigned - Interview with Amanda Flower
Bob and Anna interview David Rosario, Senior Circulation Assistant at the Hickory Corner Branch, as well as Amanda Flower, a USA Today bestselling American writer of mystery novels.
Intro and Welcome

5:08 Interview with David Rosario

15:11 Programs and Services @ MCLS

18:28 Interview with Amanda Flower

32:01 Summary and Closing

Show Notes:
Additional information about Amanda Flower is available at http://www.amandaflower.com/.
More information about the 2023 MCLS Reading Challenge is available at https://mcl.org/events/2023-reading-challenge/.
A listing of 2023 Women's History Month events at MCLS can be found at https://mcl.org/womens-history-month/.
Details about the 2023 TrashedArt Contest is at https://mcl.org/events/trashedart/.
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
February 22, 2023Referencing the Madness - Interview with Dana O'Neil
Bob and Anna interview Dennis Beebe, reference librarian at the West Windsor Branch, as well as Dana O'Neil, senior writer for The Athletic and author of The Big East: Inside the Most Entertaining and Influential League in College Basketball History.
Intro and Welcome

2:36 Interview with Dennis Beebe

11:55 Programs and Services @ MCLS

16:20 Interview with Dana O'Neil

30:48 Summary and Closing
Show Notes:
Additional information about Dana O'Neil is available at https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/authors/2216301/dana-oneil/.
A listing of 2023 Black History Month events at MCLS can be found at https://mcl.org/black-history-month-2023/.
Details about the 2023 TrashedArt Contest is at https://mcl.org/events/trashedart/.
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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35min
February 08, 2023Fortuitous Encounters (and a LOT of Hard Work) - Interview with Chris Grabenstein
Bob and Anna interview Laura Nawrocik, Head of the MCLS Information Technology Department, as well as multiple award-winning #1 New York Times bestselling author of fast-paced, fun and funny page-turners for kids, Chris Grabenstein.
Intro and Welcome

2:13 Interview with Laura Nawrocik

11:54 Programs and Services @ MCLS

17:40 Interview with Chris Grabenstein

33:11 Summary and Closing
Show Notes:
Additional information about Chris Grabenstein is available at https://chrisgrabenstein.com/.
A listing of 2023 Black History Month events at MCLS can be found at https://mcl.org/black-history-month-2023/.
Details about the 2023 Reading Challenge is at https://mcl.org/events/2023-reading-challenge/.
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
January 25, 2023New Beginnings - Interview with Iris Yamashita
Mercer County Library System staff members celebrate with memories and well-wishes for reference librarian, Ann Kerr, as she heads into retirement after almost 48 years of working at MCLS. Bob and Anna interview debut author and award-winning screenwriter, Iris Yamashita.
Intro and Welcome

2:32 Ann Kerr Tributes

10:03 Programs and Services @ MCLS

14:21 Interview with Iris Yamashita

26:20 Summary and Closing
Show Notes:
Additional information about Iris Yamashita is available at https://www.irisyamashita.com/.
Ann Kerr's December 2020 interview with Behind the Books can be accessed via https://anchor.fm/mclsnj/episodes/Trying-Something-New--Interview-with-Theanne-Griffith-en95i3/a-a40safs
Details about the 2023 Reading Challenge is at https://mcl.org/events/2023-reading-challenge/.
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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29min
January 11, 2023When Opportunity Knocks - Interview with Katie Tallo
Bob and Anna interview Shannon Tuorto, Part-time Library Assistant at the Hopewell Branch, as well as mystery thriller author and award-winning screenwriter and director, Katie Tallo.
Intro and Welcome

2.:52 Interview with Shannon Tuorto

13:03 Programs and Services @ MCLS

16:44 Interview with Katie Tallo

31:49 Summary and Closing
Show Notes:
Visit Katie Tallo's website at https://katietallo.com/.
Information about the Winter Reading Program can be found at https://mcl.org/events/winter-reading-program/.
Details about the 2023 Reading Challenge is at https://mcl.org/events/2023-reading-challenge/.
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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35min
December 28, 2022Follow the Clues - Interview with Margaret Peterson Haddix
Bob and Anna interview Bekka Trapp, Youth Services Library Associate from the Twin Rivers Branch, as well as New York Times best-selling, middle grade author, Margaret Peterson Haddix.
Intro and Welcome

2.:47 Interview with Bekka Trapp

13:24 Programs and Services @ MCLS

16:52 Interview with Margaret Peterson Haddix

31:33 Summary and Closing
Show Notes:
Visit Margaret Peterson Haddix's website at https://haddixbooks.com/.
Information about the Winter Reading Program can be found at https://mcl.org/events/winter-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.
...more
35min

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The podcast currently has 127 episodes available.

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