Checked Out with Green Hills Public Library District

 Celebrate 2 years of Checked Out with Sara and Tessa! A lot has changed since our hosts first introduced themselves, get their updated favorites on books, music, movies, and TV in Ep.25 Allow Us to Reintroduce Ourselves.  

Checked Out is a Reader’s Advisory, library-led podcast dedicated to bringing awareness of the latest and greatest in books, music, film, tv, and library resources! For more information check out: https://www.greenhillslibrary.org/checked-out-podcast/  

For a list of titles mentioned in this episode:  

https://ghs.swanlibraries.net/MyAccount/MyList/104005  

You've heard of the Seven Deadly Sins, but what about the Seven Readly Sins? Episode 24 is Sara and Tessa's take on the popular trend of books fitting into one of the Seven Deadly Sins!  

Checked Out is a Reader’s Advisory, library-led podcast dedicated to bringing awareness of the latest and greatest in books, music, film, tv, and library resources! For more information check out: https://www.greenhillslibrary.org/checked-out-podcast/  

Contact us at [email protected] with any recommendations, thoughts, or questions! 

For a list of titles mentioned in this episode:  

https://ghs.swanlibraries.net/MyAccount/MyList/103146  

Sara and Tessa discuss song and book pairings in an episode that will have you adding books to your TBR and songs to your playlist. From sad and soulful to unhinged there is a recommendation for every reader in episode 23 “On Replay.” 

Checked Out is a Reader’s Advisory, library-led podcast dedicated to bringing awareness of the latest and greatest in books, music, film, tv, and library resources! For more information check out: https://www.greenhillslibrary.org/checked-out-podcast/  

For a list of titles mentioned in this episode:  

https://ghs.swanlibraries.net/MyAccount/MyList/100733  

Tessa and Sara are joined by Quick Picks host Nichole, from Round Lake Area Public Library to discuss the perfect book for every season. From a beach read for the summer to a cozy fantasy to keep you warm in the winter; this episode is sure to have a recommendation for everyone. 

Checked Out is a Reader’s Advisory, library-led podcast dedicated to bringing awareness of the latest and greatest in books, music, film, tv, and library resources! For more information check out: https://www.greenhillslibrary.org/checked-out-podcast/  

For a list of titles mentioned in this episode:  

https://ghs.swanlibraries.net/MyAccount/MyList/99108  

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! 

Checked Out is a Reader’s Advisory, library-led podcast dedicated to bringing awareness of the latest and greatest in books, music, film, tv, and library resources! For more information check out: https://www.greenhillslibrary.org/checked-out-podcast/  

For a list of titles mentioned in this episode:  https://ghs.swanlibraries.net/MyAccount/MyList/98398

Interested in hearing your favorite book, topic, or genre discussed? 
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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! 

Checked Out is a Reader’s Advisory, library-led podcast dedicated to bringing awareness of the latest and greatest in books, music, film, tv, and library resources! For more information check out: https://www.greenhillslibrary.org/checked-out-podcast/  

For a list of titles mentioned in this episode: https://ghs.swanlibraries.net/MyAccount/MyList/95898  

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.  

Checked Out is a Reader’s Advisory, library-led podcast dedicated to bringing awareness of the latest and greatest in books, music, film, tv, and library resources! For more information check out: https://www.greenhillslibrary.org/checked-out-podcast/  

Interested in hearing your favorite book, topic, or genre discussed? 
Send a recommendation to [email protected]  

For a list of titles mentioned in this episode: https://ghs.swanlibraries.net/MyAccount/MyList/94819  

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.  

Checked Out is a Reader’s Advisory, library-led podcast dedicated to bringing awareness of the latest and greatest in books, music, film, tv, and library resources!  

Interested in hearing your favorite book, topic, or genre discussed? 
Send a recommendation to [email protected]  

Check out the media we talked about here: 

https://ghs.swanlibraries.net/MyAccount/MyList/93471

 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.  

Checked Out is a Reader’s Advisory, library-led podcast dedicated to bringing awareness of the latest and greatest in books, music, film, tv, and library resources!  

Aspen List: https://ghs.swanlibraries.net/MyAccount/MyList/91663  

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! 

Interested in hearing your favorite book, topic, or genre discussed? 
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Check out the titles mentioned by Tessa and Sara here: 

https://ghs.swanlibraries.net/MyAccount/MyList/89667