Book Chat at North Shore Library

By Book Chat at North Shore Library

Monthly reading recommendations from public librarians at the North Shore Library! Each month our librarians will recommend new titles. We cover all sorts of genres, authors, and themes to get you ins... more

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The podcast currently has 47 episodes available.

Book Chat at North Shore Library episodes:

March 01, 2022 Black Voices in Literature (2022) | Episode 47
Black Voices in Literature (2022) | Episode 47
Librarians Hannah and Melody share six black voices recommendations, covering a deadly love triangle, an eye-opening account of the Tulsa Race Massacre, a sampler platter of short stories in a New York City blackout, and more.
BOOKS WE TALKED ABOUT:
Jazz by Toni Morrison.
Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler.
Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi.
Black Birds in the Sky by Brandy Colbert.
Blackout by Dhonielle Clayton.
When No One is Watching by Alyssa Cole.
CHECK OUT BOOKS:
https://www.countycat.mcfls.org/.
https://wplc.overdrive.com/.
https://www.hoopladigital.com/
FOLLOW US:
#northshorebookchat.
www.facebook.com/northshorelibrary/.
www.instagram.com/northshorelibrary/.
E-newsletter: eepurl.com/c_TXMD.
Recording equipment provided by the River Hills Foundation. Special thanks for their generous donation!
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February 01, 2022 A Dash of Romance: Books to Spice up Your Reading List | Episode 46
Looking to expand your reading repertoire with some romance, whether that be just a hint of romance or more? Librarians Melody, Hannah, and Maren share seven recommendations: a story about a soccer star who finds herself juggling her sport, her father’s expectations, and a new romance; a man hoping to rekindle a romance with the “one who got away”; a human who finds herself navigating the dangers of a land occupied by fairies while navigating new feelings for an immortal fairy; an ex-couple, who find themselves working together 13 years later, must navigate their rekindled feelings; and more!
BOOKS WE TALKED ABOUT:
People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry.
Furia by Yamile Saied Méndez.
A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas.
Six Crimson Cranes by Elizabeth Lim.
A Lot Like Adiós by Alexis Daria.
Instructions for Dancing by Nicola Yoon.
Isn’t it Bromantic? by Lyssa Kay Adams.
CHECK OUT BOOKS:
https://www.countycat.mcfls.org/.
https://wplc.overdrive.com/.
https://www.hoopladigital.com.
FOLLOW US:
#northshorebookchat.
www.facebook.com/northshorelibrary/.
www.instagram.com/northshorelibrary/.
E-newsletter: eepurl.com/c_TXMD.
Recording equipment provided by the River Hills Foundation. Special thanks for their generous donation!
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1h 7min
January 01, 2022 I’ll Be Book(ed): Science Fiction Reads to “Terminate” Your Schedule | Episode 45
Librarians Melody, Hannah, and guest Bernie recommend nine great science fiction stories to start the new year, covering space samurai adventures, the exploration of the anomalous Area X, and the tragedy of a beloved space western TV series’ cancellation.
BOOKS WE TALKED ABOUT:
The Ones We’re Meant to Find by Joan He.
Space Case by Stuart Gibbs.
Authority by Jeff Vandermeer.
The Illuminae by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff.
Cleo Porter and the Body Electric by Jake Burt.
Samurai 8: The tale of Hachimaru by Masashi Kishimoto.
Firefly (TV series).
Dune (2021 film).
Bonds of Brass by Emily Skrutskie.
BOOK TALK WITH ZHANNA SLOR:
https://www.mcfls.org/northshorelibrary/aprograms.html.
CHECK OUT BOOKS:
https://www.countycat.mcfls.org/.
https://wplc.overdrive.com/.
https://www.hoopladigital.com/.
FOLLOW US:
#northshorebookchat.
www.facebook.com/northshorelibrary/.
www.instagram.com/northshorelibrary/.
E-newsletter: eepurl.com/c_TXMD.
Recording equipment provided by the River Hills Foundation. Special thanks for their generous donation!
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1h
December 01, 2021 The Ultimate Book Gift Guide (2021) | Episode 44
Hannah, Melody, and Dale share their favorite books of the year and who you can give them to!
BOOKS WE TALKED ABOUT:
"The History of Bones" by John Lurie.
"Lightning Strike" by William Kent Kruger.
"Firekeeper’s Daughter" by Angeline Boulley.
"At the End of the World, Turn Left" by Zhanna Slor.
"XOXO" by Axie Oh.
"Project Hail Mary" by Andy Weir.
"Rise to the Sun" by Leah Johnson.
"On Animals" by Susan Orlean.
BOOK TALK WITH ZHANNA SLOR:
https://www.mcfls.org/northshorelibrary/aprograms.html.
CHECK OUT BOOKS:
https://www.countycat.mcfls.org/.
https://wplc.overdrive.com/.
https://www.hoopladigital.com/.
FOLLOW US:
#northshorebookchat.
www.facebook.com/northshorelibrary/.
www.instagram.com/northshorelibrary/.
E-newsletter: eepurl.com/c_TXMD.
Recording equipment provided by the River Hills Foundation. Special thanks for their generous donation!
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November 01, 2021 Classic Retellings | Episode 43
Melody, Alyssa, and Hannah share their favorite retold classics, covering modern Jane Austen retellings, Hamlet retold on TikTok, and mixing fairy tales with science fiction.
BOOKS WE TALKED ABOUT:
If I’m Being Honest by Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka.
Ham Fam Shenanigans by @princessgumby on TikTok.
Cinder by Marissa Meyer.
Pride by Ibi Zoboi.
The Lizzie Bennet Diaries series on YouTube.
Where the Rhythm Takes You by Sarah Dass.
Meg and Jo by Virginia Kantra.
Pemberley Digital channel on YouTube.
I Killed Zoe Spanos by Kit Frick.
CHECK OUT BOOKS:
https://www.countycat.mcfls.org/.
https://wplc.overdrive.com/.
https://www.hoopladigital.com/.
FOLLOW US:
#northshorebookchat.
www.facebook.com/northshorelibrary/.
www.instagram.com/northshorelibrary/.
E-newsletter: eepurl.com/c_TXMD.
Recording equipment provided by the River Hills Foundation. Special thanks for their generous donation!
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1h 5min
October 01, 2021 Spooky Stories to Read this Fall (2021) | Episode 42
Librarians Alyssa, Hannah, and Melody chat about their favorite spooky reads of the season, from not-so-scary children’s books to haunt-your-dreams gory horror. We talk about some or our favorite titles from this year and a few standby classics. If you dare, stick around to the end to hear about our favorite Halloween traditions and movies.
Books We Talked About:
Annihilation by Jeff VanderMeer
Revival: A Rural Noir (series) by Tim Seeley, Mike Norton, Mark Englert
Northern Spy by Flynn Berry
The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones
Uzumaki by Junji Ito
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling
The Electric State by Simon Stålenhag
Movies We Talked About:
Clue
Hocus Pocus
Knives Out
Beetlejuice
Attend our family-friendly Spooky Movie Night at the library Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. on October 6, 20, & 27! https://www.mcfls.org/northshorelibrary/aprograms.html
Check out books:
https://www.countycat.mcfls.org/
https://wplc.overdrive.com/
https://www.hoopladigital.com/
Follow us:
#northshorebookchat
www.facebook.com/northshorelibrary/
www.instagram.com/northshorelibrary/
E-newsletter: eepurl.com/c_TXMD
Recording equipment provided by the River Hills Foundation. Special thanks for their generous donation!
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1h 12min
August 31, 2021 Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson | Episode 41
This month librarians Melody, Alyssa, and Hannah discuss Laurie Halse Anderson’s “Speak” in preparation for her author talk with North Shore Library on September 30, 2021! We talk about sexual assault, trauma, and friendship in this special in-depth book discussion-style episode.
Books We Talked About
Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson
Shout by Laurie Halse Anderson
Attend Laurie Halse Anderson’s virtual Author Talk on Thursday, September 30 at 7:00 p.m. Link to join Zoom event is available at: https://www.mcfls.org/northshorelibrary/aprograms.html
Participate in our book discussion on Thursday, September 23 at 5:00 p.m. Link to join Zoom event is available at: https://www.mcfls.org/northshorelibrary/aprograms.html
Sexual Assault Resources:
National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673
https://www.rainn.org/
https://www.nsvrc.org/
https://city.milwaukee.gov/Health/Services-and-Programs/staysafe/directory
Check out books:
countycat.mcfls.org/
wplc.overdrive.com/
www.hoopladigital.com/
Follow us:
#northshorebookchat
www.facebook.com/northshorelibrary/
www.instagram.com/northshorelibrary/
E-newsletter: eepurl.com/c_TXMD
Recording equipment provided by the River Hills Foundation. Special thanks for their generous donation!
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1h 2min
August 01, 2021 So Many YA Reads, So Little Time | Episode 40
Melody, Erin, and Mary talk about their favorite Young Adult reads and why they’re meant for adults too. The librarians share 8 great recommendations ranging from epic history to fluffy romance to gritty fantasy to dystopia gone wrong.
Recommended Reads:
Luck of the Titanic by Stacey Lee
The Conqueror’s Saga (And I Darken) series by Kiersten White
When Dimple Met Rishi by Sandhya Menon
What If It’s Us by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera
Shadow and Bone, Six of Crows, and King of Scars series by Leigh Bardugo
Empirium series by Claire Legrand
Arc of Scythe series by Neal Shusterman
His Dark Materials series by Philip Pullman
Check out books:
countycat.mcfls.org/
wplc.overdrive.com/
www.hoopladigital.com/
Follow us:
#northshorebookchat
www.facebook.com/northshorelibrary/
www.instagram.com/northshorelibrary/
E-newsletter: eepurl.com/c_TXMD
Recording equipment provided by the River Hills Foundation. Special thanks for their generous donation!
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1h 3min
July 01, 2021 Books We've Changed Our Minds About | Episode 39
Have you ever changed your mind about a book? Original Book Chat hosts, Sam and Barbara, join Melody to talk about reads they've changed their minds about. From self-help to vampire romance, we've all had a change of heart about some books we've read in the past.
Titles We Talked About:
Girl, Wash Your Face by Rachel Hollis
Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg
Make your bed by Admiral William H. McRaven
Birth Strike by Jenny Brown
Super Sad True Love Story by Gary Shteyngart
Twilight by Stephenie Meyer
Catch and Kill by Ronan Farrow
Chaos by Tom O'Neill
Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens
Check out Long Overdue: https://anchor.fm/long-overdue-franklin-wi
Check out books:
countycat.mcfls.org/
wplc.overdrive.com/
www.hoopladigital.com/
Follow us:
#northshorebookchat
www.facebook.com/northshorelibrary/
www.instagram.com/northshorelibrary/
E-newsletter: eepurl.com/c_TXMD
Recording equipment provided by the River Hills Foundation. Special thanks for their generous donation!
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1h 30min
June 01, 2021 Historical Fiction (2021) | Episode 38
Melody, Maren, and Heather chat about historical fiction books and what life might've looked like as Ernest Hemingway's third wife.
Books We Talked About:
The Sun Down Motel by Simone St. James
Love and Ruin by Paula McLain
Book Clubs:
Summer Book Club: Long Bright River by Liz Moore on June 23 at 7:00 p.m.
History Book Club: The Monk of Mokha by Dave Eggers on July 14 at 1:00 p.m. Registration Required.
Bridgerton Book Club: Because of Miss Bridgerton by Julia Quinn on July 21 at 2:00 p.m.
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43min

FAQs about Book Chat at North Shore Library:

How many episodes does Book Chat at North Shore Library have?

The podcast currently has 47 episodes available.