Cook Memorial Public Library Podcast

Cook Memorial Public Library Podcast

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Cook Memorial Public Library Podcast episodes

  • Bookies Talk: Summer Reads for Everyone

    In this episode, Andrea and Mark share the books they've been reading to kick off the summer – and there's something for every type of reader!

    Books in this episode:

    • Warrior Girl Unearthed, Angeline Boulley
    • Fairy Tale, Stephen King
    • The Only One Left, Riley Sager
    • The Librarianist, Patrick Dewitt
    14 min
  • Podcast: Libertyville Celebrity Spotting Part 1 (1845-1942)
    Find out the who’s who of national celebrities and historical figures that have made appearances in Libertyville through the years. Enjoy part one of the series. There’s more to come! Mentioned in the Podcast: Catch every episode! Subscribe to the Cook Memorial Public Library Podcast wherever you get your podcasts.
    13 min
  • Libertyville Celebrity Spotting Part 1 (1845-1942)

    Find out the who's who of national celebrities and historical figures that have made appearances in Libertyville through the years. Enjoy part one of the series. There's more to come!

    Mentioned in the Podcast

    Ep. 38: The Past is Present - Frederick Grabbe and Libertyville's Spring Water

    Local History page

    13 min
  • Bookies Talk: New Faces and Old Favorites

    Erica is joined by Hannah, the newest member of the Bookies, to talk about her path to Cook Library, favorite reads, and what they've been enjoying lately.

    Titles mentioned in this episode:

    • Bliss Montage, Ling Ma
    • Going Postal, Terry Pratchett
    • Neverwhere, Neil Gaiman
    • Good Omens, Neil Gaiman & Terry Pratchett

    Watch our Spring Book Buzz and other Bookies videos on our Youtube Channel, and make sure to register for our upcoming Summer Book Buzz to get early access to our most-anticipated titles of the season.

    9 min
  • Bookies Talk: Book Club Selections & Two New Murder Mysteries

    Bookies Talk is back! This month, Erica and Marianne discuss great book club reads and the fun kind of murder mysteries.

    If you'd like back episodes of Bookies TV or our seasonal book buzz, visit the library's YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@CookMemorialLibrary.

    If you want personalized book advice, head to http://www.cooklib.org/bookies.

    Titles mentioned in this episode:

    • Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel
    • The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab
    • The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman
    • I Have Some Questions for You by Rebecca Makkai
    • Just Murdered by Katherine Kovacic
    16 min
  • Podcast: Early Women-Owned Businesses of Libertyville
    We close out Women’s History Month with a look at some of the earliest businesses in Libertyville that were owned by women. Previous Women’s History Month Podcast Episodes Libertyville Historical Society on YouTube History Matters: Stay – The History of Libertyville Hotels Subscribe to the Cook Memorial Public Library Podcast in Apple, Spotify, or wherever…
    21 min
  • Early Women-Owned Businesses of Libertyville
    We close out Women's History Month with a look at some of the earliest businesses in Libertyville that were owned by women.

    Previous Women's History Month Podcast Episodes

    • Women of Cook Library
    • The Past is Present: Dr. Norma Munson
    • The Past is Present: 3 Women of Libertyville

    Libertyville Historical Society on YouTube

    History Matters: Stay - The History of Libertyville Hotels

    21 min
  • Bookies Talk: Thrillers, a novella, and a self-made widow

    Introducing Bookies Talk! Karen and Erica, two of our readers' advisors, are kicking off our monthly podcast series by discussing books they've read and loved lately. New episodes will drop the third Friday of every month.

    Want to watch back episodes of Bookies TV, or our upcoming Spring Book Buzz, featuring our most-anticipated titles of the season? Check out our Youtube channel: https://youtube.com/cookmemoriallibrary

    If you want personalized book advice, head to https://www.cooklib.org/bookies/

    Titles mentioned in this episode:

    • The Bandit Queens by Parini Shroff
    • The Break by Katie Sise
    • Foster by Claire Keegan
    • What Lies in the Woods by Kate Alice Marshall
    10 min
  • The Year in Film (2022) / Oscars Recap

    For the 8th year in a row librarians Becky and Nate get together after the Academy Awards to discuss the ceremony and celebrate the year in film. Listen in as they discuss the nominees, the night's memorable moments, and share their own selection of movies the awards season may have overlooked but you won't want to miss. Also, find out how you can use your library card to catch up on all the amazing movies of the year.

    35 min
  • Need a Reading Reboot? Let us help!

    Popular Services Librarian Andrea Larson shares different ways the library can help get you out of a reading rut.

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    View and Subscribe to Bookies TV on the library's YouTube channel

    Get a personalized reading list from one of the Bookies

    11 min

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