Checked Out with Green Hills Public Library District

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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Get ready to read! Episode 11, “Checked Out Challenge,” recounts Sara and Tessa’s trials and triumphs following PopSugar’s 2025 Reading Challenge (featuring a Checked Out flair). From settings in space and sea, characters changing careers and childhood favorites stay to the end to find out who took home the Checked Out Challenge crown. 

PopSugar Challenge: https://www.popsugar.com/books/popsugar-reading-challenge-2025-49412160

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In episode 10 Library Lore, Sara and Tessa are joined by Library Director Jane to talk library history, swap reading recommendations, and rave about summer reading!  

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In Checked Out’s 9th episode, “Down in the Slumps,” Tessa and Sara take you through the hills and valleys of their reading slumps. Hear about the books that slipped these hosts into a reading slump and the techniques they used to rekindle their reading flame.  

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Travel through worlds built of magic and myths in Checked Out’s 8th episode, “Do You Believe in Magic?” Tessa and Sara are joined by long time fantasy fan and Green Hills Librarian Patrick to discuss world building, magic systems, and escaping reality.  

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Join Sara and Tessa as they tackle the age old problem of should they finish something they don't like? Listen as they break down that they should have put down and what they did. And don't fear, you can always DNF! 

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Checked Out’s 6th episode, “We Listen and We Don’t Judge,” is a masterclass in audiobooks! Listen as Tessa and Sara give Klaudia insight on their favorite audiobooks, platforms, and narration styles. Get your headphones on, you won’t want to skip this episode.  

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