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FAQs about For the Love of Books - The LibraryPlus Podcast:How many episodes does For the Love of Books - The LibraryPlus Podcast have?The podcast currently has 16 episodes available.
September 01, 2022Episode 5 - "Libraries do everything that Google can't"Northamptonshire LibraryPlus brings you this podcast to celebrate books and reading.In this episode we talk to staff and volunteers at Burton Latimer Community Library about everything that they have on offer, and what libraries mean to them. We are also joined by local author, Mark Horsley, to discuss his young adult book, "Tremors Day" and the importance of developing a love of reading at a young age. For more information visit: www.northamptonshire.gov.uk/fortheloveofbooksFacebook: @libraryplusreadingchallengeTwitter: @Library_PlusInstagram: @northantslibraries...more51minPlay
August 01, 2022Episode 4 - "A book made of cheese"Northamptonshire LibraryPlus brings you this podcast to celebrate books and reading.In this episode we talk to Max from Corby Library about everything that they have on offer, including the Summer Reading Challenge and Summer Six. We are also joined by Hugh, Harriet and Margaret from Northamptonshire Association for the Blind to discuss their book groups and "Sensational Books" - an exhibition they have been involved with at Bodleian Libraries. For more information visit: www.northamptonshire.gov.uk/fortheloveofbooksFacebook: @libraryplusreadingchallengeTwitter: @Library_PlusInstagram: @northantslibraries...more50minPlay
July 01, 2022Episode 3 - "A cabinet of gin"Northamptonshire LibraryPlus brings you this podcast to celebrate books and reading.In this episode we talk to Patricia from Business & IP Centre Northamptonshire about the excellent free service they provide for new businesses, and we are joined by Rachael and Lou who are creating a new Read Easy group for Corby and Kettering. We also discuss reading for wellbeing with Kate Houghton from Aruna Wellbeing, and unveil "For the Love of Books - Summer Six", the reading challenge for grown ups.For more information visit: www.northamptonshire.gov.uk/fortheloveofbooksFacebook: @libraryplusreadingchallengeTwitter: @Library_PlusInstagram: @northantslibraries...more54minPlay
June 01, 2022Episode 2 - "I learnt a lot from Jilly Cooper"Northamptonshire LibraryPlus brings you this podcast to celebrate books and reading.In this episode we talk to Linda from Desborough Community Library about the many events and services they provide, and we discuss "The English Patient", our Big Jubilee Read title, with Rose, who founded a book club at Desborough. We are also joined by Catherine Coe who created allstories.org.uk which is a free mentorship programme for under-represented children's writers.For more information visit: www.northamptonshire.gov.uk/fortheloveofbooksFacebook: @libraryplusreadingchallengeTwitter: @Library_PlusInstagram: @northantslibraries...more1h 2minPlay
May 04, 2022Episode 1 - "It does keep popping up"Northamptonshire LibraryPlus brings you this podcast to celebrate books and reading.In this episode we talk to David and Kay from Northampton Central Library about the fascinating history of the library as well as what is on offer there today. We are also joined by Hayley Barton from the University of Northampton who tells us about her "Reading for Wellbeing" project which is taking place at Central Library. If that wasn't enough, we discuss the Big Jubilee Read, which celebrates books and authors from across the commonwealth to coincide with Her Majesty The Queen's Platinum Jubilee.For more information visit: www.northamptonshire.gov.uk/fortheloveofbooksFacebook: @libraryplusreadingchallengeTwitter: @Library_PlusInstagram: @northantslibraries...more33minPlay
April 01, 2022That difficult second seriesNorthamptonshire LibraryPlus brings you this podcast to celebrate books and reading. In this this trailer you can discover what is coming up this series, hear our 30 second sell and quick fire questions, and find out about our podcast competition.For more information visit: www.northamptonshire.gov.uk/fortheloveofbooksFacebook: @libraryplusreadingchallengeTwitter: @Library_PlusInstagram: @northantslibraries...more8minPlay
January 10, 2022Episode 7 - "He's not that kind of Doctor"Northamptonshire LibraryPlus brings you this companion podcast to our Fully Booked reading challenge. We've challenged you to read 12 books in 6 months and we have some additional mini challenges for those who want to broaden their reading horizons further.In this final episode of the current podcast series, we are joined by Henderson Downing, Manager of Towcester Library, to discuss literature and the Digital Book Club title from December - "Date with Malice" by Julia Chapman. We also spoke to Sophie and Alina from Towcester Mums Book Club about their book group and the importance of reading for pleasure.To find out more visit: www.northamptonshire.gov.uk/fortheloveofbooksFacebook: @libraryplusreadingchallengeTwitter: @Library_PlusInstagram: @northantslibraries...more51minPlay
December 25, 2021Bonus episode - "Bah humbug"Northamptonshire LibraryPlus brings you this companion podcast to our Fully Booked reading challenge. We're challenging you to read 12 books in 6 months and we have some additional mini challenges for those who want to broaden their reading horizons further.This bonus Christmas episode brings you more from our interview with bestselling authors Louise Jensen and John Marrs. Louise and John give us a fascinating insight into writing along with some great advice for any aspiring authors.To find out more visit: www.northamptonshire.gov.uk/fortheloveofbooksFacebook: @libraryplusreadingchallengeTwitter: @Library_PlusInstagram: @northantslibraries...more23minPlay
December 01, 2021Episode 6 - "We saw this very short one and we thought of you"Northamptonshire LibraryPlus brings you this companion podcast to our Fully Booked reading challenge. We're challenging you to read 12 books in 6 months and we have some additional mini challenges for those who want to broaden their reading horizons further.This podcast series will discuss recommended reads for the mini challenges, as well as our Digital Book Club title of the month. This month we are joined by Patricia Greaves, from LibraryPlus, to discuss the mini challenges "a book with a colour in the title" and "a book published in the last 12 months" and update us on her challenge to read 100 books this year. We also talk about our Digital Book Club title "Lovecraft Country" by Matt Ruff.To find out more visit: www.northamptonshire.gov.uk/fortheloveofbooksFacebook: @libraryplusreadingchallengeTwitter: @Library_PlusInstagram: @northantslibraries...more43minPlay
November 01, 2021Episode 5 - "Deliciously detailed"Northamptonshire LibraryPlus brings you this companion podcast to our Fully Booked reading challenge. We're challenging you to read 12 books in 6 months and we have some additional mini challenges for those who want to broaden their reading horizons further.This podcast series will discuss recommended reads for the mini challenges, as well as our Digital Book Club title of the month. This month we are joined by two bestselling author, Louise Jensen and John Marrs, to discuss the mini challenge "a book by a local author" and Beth Horwood from Brackley library discusses short stories. We are also joined by James Toal from Towcester library who tells us what he thinks about our Digital Book Club title "Klara and the Sun" by Kazuo Ishiguro. To find out more visit: www.northamptonshire.gov.uk/fortheloveofbooksFacebook: @libraryplusreadingchallengeTwitter: @Library_PlusInstagram: @northantslibraries...more50minPlay
FAQs about For the Love of Books - The LibraryPlus Podcast:How many episodes does For the Love of Books - The LibraryPlus Podcast have?The podcast currently has 16 episodes available.