On this episode we hear a recording of a lecture by UVa’s Dr. John Edwin Mason, discussing the social, political, and artistic impact of acclaimed African-American photographer, writer, and filmmaker, Gordon Parks. We also talk about what we’re reading. Katie read American Spy by Lauren Wilkinson Abby read The Inexplicable Logic of My Life by … Continue reading S.2 Ep.14 – Gordon Parks’ Life and Legacy with Dr. John Edwin Mason →

On this episode we hear a recording of a discussion about the philosophical and scientific consequences of artificial intelligence and their effects on society. We also talk about what we’re reading. Katie read The Incomplete Book of Running by Peter Sagal Abby read Check Please! By Ngozi Ukazu Next, we hear a recording of two … Continue reading S.2 Ep.13 – Artificial Intelligence with UVa’s Drs. Humphreys and Martin →

On this episode we hear a recording of a discussion and performance led by Emily Morrison, the founder Charlottesville’s roots music school, The Front Porch. We also talk about what we’re reading. What we read: Katie read The Feather Thief by Kirk Wallace Johnson Abby read Lost Soul, Be at Peace by Maggie Thrash. She … Continue reading S.2 Ep. 12 – Folk Music with The Front Porch →

On this episode we hear a recording from child psychologists Dr. Marianne Celano and Dr. Marietta Collins as they read and discuss their book Something Happened In Our Town: A Child’s Story about Racial Injustice. The visited the Central library on Tuesday, January 22, the National Day of Racila Healing. They offer techniques for talking … Continue reading S.2 Ep.11 – A Visit From the Authors of Something Happened In Our Town →

On this episode we hear a recording from the December meeting of Books Sandwiched in at the Northside Library. Virginia Humanities’ Director of African American Programs, Justin Reid, discusses Kristen Green’s Something Must Be Done About Prince Edward County. We also talk about books.   Katie explains that she likes to read historical fiction and, … Continue reading S.2 Ep.10 – VA Humanities’ Justin Reid discusses Something Must Be Done About Prince Edward County →

On this episode we hear a recording of the launch party for Crozet Teen Librarian MK England’s debut novel, The Disasters. We also talk about what we’re reading. Erica mentioned reading The Girl Who Smiled Beads by Clemantine Wamariya, which reminded her of some aspects of How Dare the Sun Rise by Sandra Uwiringiyimana, and … Continue reading S.2 Ep.9 – The Disasters book launch party →

On this episode we hear from Angie Thomas, author of the award winning young adult novel The Hate U Give. We also talk about what we’re reading. Erica mentioned listening to Tell Me More by Kelly Corrigan (and a podcast by Jen Hatmaker) and Abby discussed Severance by Ling Ma. As a part of the Cville OneBook … Continue reading S.2 Ep.8 – Cville OneBook: A Conversation with Angie Thomas →

On this episode we hear a recording of local author Elizabeth Catte’s visit to the Crozet Library. On October 29th We also talk about what we’re reading. Erica read: The Disposessed by Ursula Le Guin (part of the Hainish Cycle, we also mentioned The Left Hand Of Darkness) August Town by Kei Miller Abby discussed: … Continue reading S.2 Ep.7 – Local author Elizabeth Catte & What You Are Getting Wrong About Appalachia →

On this episode we hear from local author Susie McKenna. We also talk about what we’re reading. Erica and Abby both read I’m Afraid of Men by Vivek Shraya Abby also discussed reading We Sold Our Souls by Grady Hendrix (who also wrote Horrorstor and My Best Friend’s Exorcism) Next, we hear a recording of … Continue reading S.2 Ep.6 – A visit with local thriller author Susie McKenna →

On this episode we hear from Madeline Uraneck, author of How to Make a Life, A Tibetan American Family and the Midwestern Woman They Adopted who stopped by the Northside Library during the summer. We also talk about what we’ve been reading. Abby mentioned that Election Day is coming up on Tuesday, November 6. Find … Continue reading S.2 Ep.5 – Learning from Tibetan Refugees with Madeline Uraneck →