On The Same Page

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 →

On this episode we hear from local historians Miranda Burnett and Martin Violette about the slave families sold away from the Monroe’s Highland Plantation to Casa Bianca Plantation in Florida and the genealogical research they are doing to locate their descendants. We also get you in the Halloween spirit with some spooky reads. Erica mentioned … Continue reading S.2 Ep.4 – Tracing enslaved families of James Monroe’s Highland →

On this episode we hear from local author Terry Samala de Guzman about her immigration journey from the Philippines. We also talk about what we’re reading. Erica mentioned reading: Competence by Gail Carriger (book #3 in the Custard Protocol series) Drawn Together by Minh Lê Abby discussed reading the book When They Call You a … Continue reading S.2 Ep.3 – Immigrating from the Philippines with Terry Samala de Guzman →

On this episode we were motivated by the impending arrival of Hurricane Florence to round up some emergency information resources for you to use. We also talk about some books. Books Erica is reading: The Lost Vintage by Ann Mah Give People Money by Annie Lowrey Books Abby is reading: There There by Tommy Orange … Continue reading S.2 Ep.2 – Emergency Resources →

Welcome back to Season Two of On The Same Page, a podcast from Jefferson-Madison Regional Library. In this episode we hear about one woman’s experience hiking the Appalachian Trail and briefly talk about books. Erica is reading The Prodigal Tongue by Lynne Murphy (which reminded her of Eat, Shoots & Leaves by Lynne Truss and The … Continue reading S.2 Ep.1 – Hiking the AT with Lauralee Bliss →