Between The Stacks

Author Jim Nesbitt has released his latest novel in his Ed Earl Burch series - The Dead Certain Doubt.  The main character is a battered but dogged private investigator on a mercy mission who takes on a violent world of smugglers, cartel killers, crooked lawmen, Bible-thumping hucksters, and an old nemesis who wants to see him dead. Jim talks about honing his writing skills as a journalist where his eye for detail and ear for narrative gave life to his investigative stories.  He describes this series as "hard boiled and Texas tough." Goodreads gives his new book 5 stars!

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In her new book, Musing My Way to Peace While Loving an Addict, author Holly Gorman talks about the pain and chaos of loving someone with an addiction. What started as a way to express her overwhelming feelings on paper, Holly's reflections turned into a book of musings that led her from desperation to peace. In this podcast, Holly offers insight and hope to other families facing addiction issues. 

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 Join Jen & Anna and special guest Shelby as they discuss top-selling author Colleen Hoover who recently released her newest title, "It Starts With Us".  Hoover has risen to prolific, record-breaking heights through the utilizing the social media platform, Tik Tok.
 
 For More Information: 
https://www.colleenhoover.com/ 
https://www.npr.org/2022/10/24/1129735256/colleen-hoover-bestselling-author-releases-new-novel-it-starts-with-us 
https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/63191/beer-margaritas/ 

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A new spin on book talks - ALCPL children's librarian, Amanda Coleman, introduces books that many of us read as kids that left a lasting impression. In this episode, she dives into R.L. Stine's book series, Goosebumps. Stine introduced a generation to a horror genre that was both scary and funny and captivated a 'tween audience with cheesy titles and iconic book covers. Her guests are Josh Smith and Ronnie Ramone.

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 Join Jen & Anna as they discuss NY Times bestselling author and humorist David Sedaris, famous for writing "The Santaland Diaries".  David is a prolific author, comedian, and radio personality.  This episode features 'The Naughty Elf’ as a nod to David’s career-launching work, “The Santaland Diaries”.
 
 For More Information:
 https://www.davidsedarisbooks.com/
https://www.nytimes.com/topic/person/david-sedaris
 https://www.newyorker.com/contributors/david-sedaris

Ingredients to Make the Naughty Elf Cocktail (champagneandcoconuts.com)

• 2 oz Cranberry Juice
• 1 oz Red Grapefruit Juice
• 1 oz Sprite
• 1 oz Pomegranate Liquor
• 1 oz Orange Liquor – orange curacao works well – but be sure to use the clear kind
• 1 oz Spiced Rum
• Optional: Sprinkles for the glass rim
• Optional: Candy Cane, for garnish

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Athens may have more ghost stories per capita than any other town in the South! In this episode, we preview the Athens Alabama Haunt Walk 2022 with special guests Toni Morrison from the Athens Limestone Visitors Center and Shane Black, noted storyteller and author of The Spirits of Athens: Haunting Tales of an Alabama Town. Shane gives a taste of what to expect on a Haunt Walk tour and recounts the chilling tale of the ghost of McCandless Hall at Athens State University.

https://www.visitathensal.com/haunt-walks.html
https://www.facebook.com/AthensLimestoneVisitorsCenter
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Shane Black's book is available at the Athens - Limestone County Public Library 

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A conversation with two avid genealogists who teach a class here at the Athens - Limestone County Library. Whether you're an old hand or a newbie, Pam Hertenstein and Brenda Calvert have a wealth of information and user-friendly tips that will help you take a deep dive into your family history! They break down the best online resources and explain why your local library and archives may have information you won't get anywhere else!

Ongoing classes are held at the Athens-Limestone Public Library: Call us at 256-232-1233 to reserve your spot. Seating  is limited.  Feel free to bring your own laptop or tablet to use during class. 
 
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https://limestonecounty-al.gov/departments/archives/

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A conversation with John Archibald, author of Shaking the Gates of Hell: A Search for Family and Truth in the Wake of the Civil Rights Movement. Growing up the son of minister in 1960's Birmingham, his book explores the culture of silence adopted by the church and other prominent community leaders who chose not to speak out during the turbulent Civil Rights movement. Mr. Archibald also reflects on his many years in journalism tackling tough topics for which he was awarded the 2018 Pulitzer Prize for Commentary, "for lyrical and courageous commentary that is rooted in Alabama but has a national resonance."   

https://www.johnarchibaldink.com
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As the new voice of Alabama poetry, Ashley M. Jones reads select poems and talks about the inspiration she draws from history, current events, and her personal life.  Ashley reflects on what it means to be the youngest and first person of color appointed Poet Laureate of Alabama. 

https://ashleymjonespoetry.com
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Join Jen & Anna as they discuss NY Times bestselling author Mark Manson, famous for writing "life advice that doesn't suck".  Mark originally started a blog on dating advice, and over time, developed his writing style to focus on self-help and hilarious life advice.  This episode features 'Bourbon Punch', a recipe courtesy of local Bourbon aficionado, Chris Paysinger.

For More Information:
https://markmanson.net/ 
https://markmanson.net/books 
https://school.markmanson.net/ 

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