Book Chatter Podcast

Book Chatter Podcast

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Book Chatter Podcast episodes

  • S2, E1: Nine Nasty Words by John McWhorter
    This month, we discuss Nine Nasty Words by John McWhorter with Josie, Jana and Devon. Next month we will discuss Being a Human by Charles Foster.


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    Sign up for our monthly podcast newsletter and get links, reading suggestions, and comments from hosts in your inbox. Go here to sign up.


    You can participate! Read the book, send us your thoughts, and then listen in as we share our thoughts and perspectives. To participate in Book Chatter: Submit your questions, reactions, or comments about the month's book in one of these ways:

    By email;

    Facebook comments or Messenger;

    Twitter direct message; or

    By leaving a recorded voicemail message at 303-774-4875.


    The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the podcast hosts and do not reflect or represent the views or opinions of the Longmont Public Library, The City of Longmont or the Friends of the Longmont Library.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    47 min
  • Episode 12: Year in Review

    This month is our final season one episode. Listen as we look back and share our thoughts, favorite episodes and hopes for season two!


    Take our survey!! If you have been listening to our Book Chatter Podcast, we would like to get your feedback. Please take a few moments to fill out this quick survey. The survey closes on January 31st, 2022. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XXKKP79

    Thank you for listening and make sure to join us for the second season of Book Chatter, the book club for busy people.


    Sign up for our monthly podcast newsletter and get links, reading suggestions, and comments from hosts in your inbox. Go here to sign up.


    You can participate! Read the book, send us your thoughts, and then listen in as we share our thoughts and perspectives. To participate in Book Chatter: Submit your questions, reactions, or comments about the month's book in one of these ways:

    By email;

    Facebook comments or Messenger;

    Twitter direct message; or

    By leaving a recorded voicemail message at 303-774-4875.


    The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the podcast hosts and do not reflect or represent the views or opinions of the Longmont Public Library, The City of Longmont or the Friends of the Longmont Library.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    37 min
  • Episode 11: Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know by Adam Grant
    This month, we discuss Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know by Adam Grant with Devon, Jana, and Johannes.


    Next month will be our final season one episode. We will be looking back and sharing our thoughts, favorite episodes and hopes for season two! We will also announce our title picks for January through June of 2022.

    Take our survey!! If you have been listening to our Book Chatter Podcast, we would like to get your feedback. Please take a few moments to fill out this quick survey. The survey closes on January 31st, 2022. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XXKKP79

    Thank you for listening and make sure to join us for the second season of Book Chatter, the book club for busy people.


    Sign up for our monthly podcast newsletter and get links, reading suggestions, and comments from hosts in your inbox. Go here to sign up.


    You can participate! Read the book, send us your thoughts, and then listen in as we share our thoughts and perspectives. To participate in Book Chatter: Submit your questions, reactions, or comments about the month's book in one of these ways:

    By email;

    Facebook comments or Messenger;

    Twitter direct message; or

    By leaving a recorded voicemail message at 303-774-4875.


    The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the podcast hosts and do not reflect or represent the views or opinions of the Longmont Public Library, The City of Longmont or the Friends of the Longmont Library.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    58 min
  • Episode 10: The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones
    This month, we discuss The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones with Barb, Jana, Johannes and Josie.


    Please note: The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the podcast hosts and do not reflect or represent the views or opinions of the Longmont Public Library, The City of Longmont or the Friends of the Longmont Library.


    Sign up for our monthly podcast newsletter and get links, reading suggestions, and comments from hosts in your inbox. Go here to sign up.


    Next month we will discuss Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know by Adam Grant.


    You can participate! Read the book, send us your thoughts, and then listen in as we share our thoughts and perspectives. To participate in Book Chatter: Submit your questions, reactions, or comments about the month's book in one of these ways:

    By email;

    Facebook comments or Messenger;

    Twitter direct message; or

    By leaving a recorded voicemail message at 303-774-4875.


    Not all submissions will be chosen for inclusion in the podcast. If yours is included, it may be paraphrased, condensed, edited, or combined with other submissions. You have the choice to remain anonymous or to be known by your first name and last initial, e.g. Jane D. Please indicate your preference when you contact us!

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    53 min
  • Episode 9: Sabrina and Corina: Stories by Kali Fajardo-Anstine
    This month, we discuss Sabrina and Corina: Stories by Kali Fajardo-Anstine with Barb, Devon, Josie and Stephanie from our Children and Teens department.


    Please note: The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the podcast hosts and do not reflect or represent the views or opinions of the Longmont Public Library, The City of Longmont or the Friends of the Longmont Library.


    Sign up for our monthly podcast newsletter and get links, reading suggestions, and comments from hosts in your inbox. Go here to sign up.


    Next month we will discuss The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones.


    You can participate! Read the book, send us your thoughts, and then listen in as we share our thoughts and perspectives. To participate in Book Chatter: Submit your questions, reactions, or comments about the month's book in one of these ways:

    By email;

    Facebook comments or Messenger;

    Twitter direct message; or

    By leaving a recorded voicemail message at 303-774-4875.


    Not all submissions will be chosen for inclusion in the podcast. If yours is included, it may be paraphrased, condensed, edited, or combined with other submissions. You have the choice to remain anonymous or to be known by your first name and last initial, e.g. Jane D. Please indicate your preference when you contact us!

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    42 min
  • Episode 8: A Walk Around the Block by Spike Carlsen
    This month, we discuss A Walk Around the Block: Stoplight Secrets, Mischievous Squirrels, Manhole Mysteries & Other Stuff You See Every Day (And Know Nothing About) by Spike Carlsen with Denise, Johannes, Josie and special guest Jim of the City of Longmont Public Works and Natural Resources Department.


    Please note: The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the podcast hosts and do not reflect or represent the views or opinions of the Longmont Public Library, The City of Longmont or the Friends of the Longmont Library.


    Sign up for our monthly podcast newsletter and get links, reading suggestions, and comments from hosts in your inbox. Go here to sign up.


    Next month we will discuss Sabrina & Corina: Stories by Kali Fajardo-Anstine.


    You can participate! Read the book, send us your thoughts, and then listen in as we share our thoughts and perspectives. To participate in Book Chatter: Submit your questions, reactions, or comments about the month's book in one of these ways:

    By email;

    Facebook comments or Messenger;

    Twitter direct message; or

    By leaving a recorded voicemail message at 303-774-4875.


    Not all submissions will be chosen for inclusion in the podcast. If yours is included, it may be paraphrased, condensed, edited, or combined with other submissions. You have the choice to remain anonymous or to be known by your first name and last initial, e.g. Jane D. Please indicate your preference when you contact us!

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    51 min
  • Episode 7: Broken (in the best possible way) by Jenny Lawson
    This month, we discuss "Broken (in the best possible way) by Jenny Lawson.


    Please note: The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the podcast hosts and do not reflect or represent the views or opinions of the Longmont Public Library, The City of Longmont or the Friends of the Longmont Library.


    Want more content on the books we discuss? Sign up for our monthly podcast newsletter and get links, reading suggestions, and comments from hosts in your inbox. Newsletters will be delivered the day after the podcast airs. Go here to sign up.


    Next month we will discuss A walk around the block: Stoplight Secrets, Mischievous Squirrels, Manhole Mysteries & Other Stuff You See Every Day (And Know Nothing About) by Spike Carlson.


    You can participate! Read the book, send us your thoughts, and then listen in as we share our thoughts and perspectives. To participate in Book Chatter: Submit your questions, reactions, or comments about the month's book in one of these ways:

    By email;

    Facebook comments or Messenger;

    Twitter direct message; or

    By leaving a recorded voicemail message at 303-774-4875.


    Not all submissions will be chosen for inclusion in the podcast. If yours is included, it may be paraphrased, condensed, edited, or combined with other submissions. You have the choice to remain anonymous or to be known by your first name and last initial, e.g. Jane D. Please indicate your preference when you contact us!

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    52 min
  • Episode 6: Soul of an Octopus by Sy Montgomery
    Summary


    This month, we discuss "The Soul of an Octopus: a Surprising Exploration into the Wonder of Consciousness" by Sy Montgomery. 



    Please note: The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the podcast hosts and do not reflect or represent the views or opinions of the Longmont Public Library, The City of Longmont or the Friends of the Longmont Library.


    Want more content on the books we discuss? Sign up for our monthly podcast newsletter and get links, reading suggestions, and comments from hosts in your inbox. Newsletters will be delivered the day after the podcast airs. Go here to sign up.


    Next month we will discuss "Broken (in the best possible way)" by Jenny Lawson.


    You can participate! Read the book, send us your thoughts, and then listen in as we share our thoughts and perspectives. To participate in Book Chatter: Submit your questions, reactions, or comments about the month's book in one of these ways:

    By email;

    Facebook comments or Messenger;

    Twitter direct message; or

    By leaving a recorded voicemail message at 303-774-4875.


    Not all submissions will be chosen for inclusion in the podcast. If yours is included, it may be paraphrased, condensed, edited, or combined with other submissions. You have the choice to remain anonymous or to be known by your first name and last initial, e.g. Jane D. Please indicate your preference when you contact us!


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    51 min
  • Episode 5: Yellow Bird: Oil, Murder, and a Woman's Search for Justice in Indian Country by Sierra Crane Murdoch
    This month, we discuss Sierra Crane Murdoch's compelling true crime story Yellow Bird: Oil, Murder, and a Woman's Search for Justice in Indian Country. We get to know Lissa Yellow Bird, a member of the MHA Nation in North Dakota and a fierce advocate for the missing, including KC, a young oil worker.

    To read the article in High Country news mentioned in the podcast, go here.

    Please note: The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the podcast hosts and do not reflect or represent the views or opinions of the Longmont Public Library, The City of Longmont or the Friends of the Longmont Library.

    Want more content on the books we discuss? Sign up for our monthly podcast newsletter and get links, reading suggestions, and comments from hosts in your inbox. Newsletters will be delivered the day after the podcast airs. Go here to sign up.

    Next month we will discuss the delightful book Soul of an Octopus: A Surprising Exploration Into the Wonder of Conscienceless by Sy Montgomery.

    You can participate! Read the book, send us your thoughts, and then listen in as we share our thoughts and perspectives. To participate in Book Chatter: Submit your questions, reactions, or comments about the month's book in one of these ways:

    By email;

    Facebook comments or Messenger;

    Twitter direct message; or

    By leaving a recorded voicemail message at 303-774-4875.

    Not all submissions will be chosen for inclusion in the podcast. If yours is included, it may be paraphrased, condensed, edited, or combined with other submissions. You have the choice to remain anonymous or to be known by your first name and last initial, e.g. Jane D. Please indicate your preference when you contact us!


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    55 min
  • Episode 4: Solutions and Other Problems by Allie Brosh

    This month, we discuss Allie Brosh's graphic novel Solutions and Other Problems. To see the Holocaust and Comics exhibition at the Shoah Memorial in Paris that Barb spoke about, go here. If you are curious, the book weighs about 2 pounds (on a bathroom scale. Very unscientific.)


    Please note: The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the podcast hosts and do not reflect or represent the views or opinions of the Longmont Public Library, The City of Longmont or the Friends of the Longmont Library.


    Next month we will talk about the true crime title Yellow Bird: Oil, Murder, and a Woman's Search for Justice in Indian Country by Sierra Crane Murdoch.

    You can participate! Read the book, send us your thoughts, and then listen in as we share our thoughts and perspectives. To participate in Book Chatter: Submit your questions, reactions, or comments about the month's book in one of these ways:

    By email;

    Facebook comments or Messenger;

    Twitter direct message; or

    By leaving a recorded voicemail message at 303-774-4875.

    Not all submissions will be chosen for inclusion in the podcast. If yours is included, it may be paraphrased, condensed, edited, or combined with other submissions. You have the choice to remain anonymous or to be known by your first name and last initial, e.g. Jane D. Please indicate your preference when you contact us!


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    50 min

About Book Chatter Podcast

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Join your Longmont Public Library librarians for a monthly dive into what Longmont's reading now. The Book Chatter podcast is designed for adults. Some reading material and discussion topics…