In episode 15 of Bookish Banter, Sarah and Madi are joined by Sarah Roberts, Burnside Library’s Event Coordinator, to chat about what it’s really like behind the scenes of library events. Sarah shares how she decides which events to put on, the highlights (and challenges) of coordinating them, and her favourite “pinch me” moments on the job. They also dive into dream author guests, comfort reads, and the excitement of planning what’s next. Tune in for a fun, insider look at library event life plus plenty of bookish recommendations along the way!

In episode 13 of Bookish Banter, Sarah and Madi kickthings off by sharing what they’re currently reading before diving into a fun round of Genre Roulette. With six spins of the wheel and a mix of genres—from romance and fantasy to historical fiction and non-fiction—they each recommend a book that fits the category, explaining what makes it worth the read.

The episode wraps up with an Annotation Breakdown, where they chat about how they engage more deeply with stories—think sticky tabs, margin notes, and the little things they pick up when reading between the lines.

It’s a relaxed, recommendation-packed episode for anyone who loves getting more out of their reading.

In episode 11 of Bookish Banter, Sarah and Madi kickthings off by sharing what they’re currently reading before diving into a fun Two Truths and a Lie book edition. They each share three statements about a book they’ve read—two are true, and one is a lie—while the other guesses the false one. The episode wraps up with a Rapid Fire round, where theyanswer a series of bookish questions in just five minutes, from book boyfriends and favourite adaptations to the most underrated books and guilty pleasures. Tune in for quick laughs, book recommendations, and lots of bookish opinions!

In episode 10 of Bookish Banter, Sarah and Madi are joined once again by Erin for a lively conversation about all things books and libraries. Erin shares her thoughts on underappreciated genres, the most powerful book she's ever read, and the process behind selecting books for library collections. Then, the trio takes on a fun fan-casting challenge, imagining dream movie adaptations for Fourth Wing, None of This is True, and the Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo. Plus, Erin clears up some common misconceptions about working in a library and reveals the most rewarding parts of the job. Tune in for book recommendations, library insights, and lots of bookish fun!