What do food and books have in common? Hosts Sara and Tessa get to the bottom of that bowl in Checked Out’s 21st episode: Food for Thought. They’ll talk cuisine to genre pairings and book to meal options sure to make you hungry for seconds! 

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Lyrics to prose this episode packs a poetic punch you won’t want to miss. Checked Out’s Episode 20, “Long Story Short,” is a discussion of poetry and short story collections featuring Adult Services Associate, Stephanie! 

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In episode 19, Tessa and Sara pick each other’s TBR. Will one survive a romance – a thon? Will the other make it through a 500-page fantasy romance book? Stay tuned to find out who read through their TBR and who DNFed.  

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Hosts Sara and Tessa are joined by Adult Programming Librarian, Olivia in episode 18, First Time Caller. The trio discuss indie publications, favorite debuts, and upcoming releases they can’t wait to read.  

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 If you like aliens...you might like cowboys. Listen in on Checked Out’s 17th episode, "Hear Me Out,” to hear all of Sara and Tessa’s outlandish book recommendations based on specific memories, obscure experiences, and nostalgic favorites.  

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Recap 2025 with Sara and Tessa in Checked Out’s 16th episode, A Year in Review. Our hosts talk reading goals, intentions, and their favorites of the year in books, music, and AV. Listen in to find out the five star reads you must add to your 2026 TBR! 

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In episode 15 of Checked Out Tessa and Sara are joined by Youth Programming Librarian Josie, to talk all things Young Adult Books and Graphic Novels. Join them as they blast to the past with book recommendations and teen memories!   

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You never forget your first...line! Checked Out Podcast’s 14th Episode “Name That Title!” tests Sara and Tessa’s memories by matching the title of a recent read with the book’s first line. Will the risks these readers take pay off? 

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From dreams to chainsaws, Checked Out’s spooky 13th episode, “What’s Your Favorite Scary Movie?” takes deeper look at horror films. Sara and Tessa are joined by Youth Services Manager, Natalie in an episode you’ll be scared to miss. 

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School’s back in session with this month’s episode of Checked Out. “School’s In,” follows Tessa and Sara as they go through their class schedules and give recommendations based on each course. From PE to History this will be an episode full of homework for your TBR. 

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