Jennie welcomes Pari back to the Bea's Books edition podcast episodes with Bea's latest challenge - Palate Cleansers. Sometimes we all need something a little different to prepare us for the next big book we're looking for - maybe you'll find your palate cleanser amongst the books that Jennie and Pari talk about today. 

Grab the headphones and find out what reads are waiting to be explored in today's podcast.

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Recently our Librarian at Airdrie Library, Drew Feeney, switched to a new exciting position on a project involving Summerlee Museum. In today's podcast, Chris Wilson, our E-Services Librarian is joined by Drew and his new colleague Neil Ballantyne to learn more about the Summerlee: New Stories, New Audiences, Better Lives project. 

Libraries love a story and Summerlee Museum tells some great ones. This project aims to enhance that further with plans for large improvements throughout the site. 

Take 5 minutes to complete their survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SLproject

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Jennie is still Pari-less for our new Bea's Books Edition of our For the Love of Books podcast - but she's still not alone. This week she has brought along another of our staff members, Sara, to chat with about all things books, with the theme Once Upon a Time!

We're sure that Jennie and Sara will more than be up for Bea's challenge this week, but you'll need to listen in to find out. Grab the headphones and relax with our book chat this week.

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Andrew and Kirkland are back with another episode of That Didn't Happen in the Book! We've had a bit of a soggy summer to say the least, and they have decided to transport themselves to Alex Garland's The Beach for a chat.

As usual, there will be many more films, books, shows and chats along the way too. Don't miss out - grab the headphones and listen along for a fun and insightful discussion.

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We like to think that our For the Love of Books podcast brings a lot of Joy to our listeners, and this week for our Bea's Books episode Jennie and special guest Mark were given that theme to suggest books around.

We're pretty sure they'll be up to the challenge, but grab the earphones to listen and find out for yourself. See if any of the books mentioned end up on your 'To-Read' list.

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It's been a bit of a poor summer so far, which has left some people feeling a bit grumpy. Even Jennie and Pari are feeling the grumps a little. So maybe listening to their latest podcast will help put a smile on your face and theirs too.

We think after a fun book chat with them, every book lover will feel a little bit less grumpy at the very least. Grab the headphones, enjoy chatty fun about books and relax with Jennie and Pari in this week's Bea's Books episode.

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Twilight exploded into the mainstream when the sparkly vampire family, the Cullen's, were all the book world was talking and the movie world couldn't get enough of brooding looks from Robert Pattinson and Kirsten Stewart.

But what we all want to know is, what did Andrew and Kirkland from That Didn't Happen in the Book! think of them?

Grab the headphones to find out and followed with an all-round discussion of the explosion of vampire fiction, film and TV that seemed to follow quickly after.

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Your mission if you decide to accept it is to join Jennie and Pari on our podcast and enjoy a fun discussion about books they have been reading recently.

Will Bea's new theme lead to you adding to your 'To-Read' pile? There's only one way to find out.

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We are very excited about the news that we are reopening Stepps Library on Monday 15 July 2024. 

Our E-Services Librarian, Chris Wilson, popped along to get a sneaky preview of the space and wanted to bring you the news of the reopening to our podcast.

It's fantastic to have a new permanent home for our library service in the Stepps area and we hope you enjoy visiting it as much as Chris did.

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During our Bea's Books edition episodes on our For the Love of Books podcast, Jennie and Pari has given you many recommendations. 

However, for today's theme - Bea challenged them with Recommendations - sounds simply enough, but was it? Find out how they take on the task this week and see if any of the recommendations make it to your to-read list afterwards.

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