On this episode we hear a recording of an event that explores aviation history and explains how flying went from being a rich man’s novelty to a basic mode of mass transportation. We also talk about what we’re reading. Katie read Red at the Bone by Jacqueline Woodson Abby read Graceling by Kristin Cashore Next … Continue reading S.3 Ep. 4 – Aviation History with John Doyon →

On this episode we hear a recording of an event with author Sofia Samatar exploring the world of contemporary science fiction and fantasy literature. We also talk about what we’re reading. Katie read Mythos by Stephen Fry Abby read This Is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone Next we … Continue reading S.3 Ep.3 – Author Sofia Samatar on Sci Fi and Fantasy →

On this episode we chat with our Louisa County and Scottsville Library Branch Managers to find out about exciting updates from their branches. Katie read Magic for Liars by Sarah Gailey and The Awkward Thoughts of W. Kamau Bell by W. Kamau Bell Abby read Pride by Ibi Zoboi and Educated in Tyranny ed. by … Continue reading S.3 Ep.2 – News from JMRL’s Louisa County and Scottsville Library Branches →

On this episode we hear a recording of panel on Women’s Health & Empowerment that took place at the Northside Library in August. Katie read The Travelers by Regina Porter and Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup by John Carreyrou Abby read Circe by Madeline Miller Next we hear a recording … Continue reading S.3 Ep.1 – Women’s Health and Empowerment →

On this episode we hear a recording of a library event discussing the South’s most influential grassroots legal team that challenged racial segregation in mid-century America. Katie read Say Nothing: A True Story of Murder and Memory in Northern Ireland by Patrick Radden Keefe Abby read Hot Dog Girl by Jennifer Dugan and Dread Nation … Continue reading S.2 Ep. 20 – Local Author Margaret Edds →

On this episode we hear a recording of a library event featuring the reflections of several participants in the 2018 Charlottesville Community Civil Rights Pilgrimage. Katie read The Library at Mount Char by Scott Hawkins Abby read On the Come Up By Angie Thomas (and mentioned her debut novel, The Hate U Give) Next, we … Continue reading S.2 Ep.19 – Charlottesville Community Civil Rights Pilgrimage Reflections →

On this episode we hear answer questions about summer reading and JMRL’s Summer Challenge. We also talk about what we’re reading. Katie read Lost and Wanted by Nell Freudenberger Abby read Shout By Laurie Halse Anderson (and mentioned her debut novel, Speak.) Next, we sit down with Young Adult Services Manager, Tim Carrier, to talk … Continue reading S.2 Ep.18 – Summer Challenge Preview →

On this episode we hear a recording of an event at the Northside library featuring local singer-songwriter Devon Sproule and poet Laura Eve Engel. We also talk about what we’re reading. Katie read The Falconer by Dana Czapnik Abby read Dream Country by Shannon Gibney Next, we hear a recording of an event that took … Continue reading S.2 Ep.17 – Music and Poetry with Devon Sproule and Laura Eve Engel →

*CONTENT WARNING* This episode contains descriptions of thoughts of self-harm. On this episode we hear a recording of a panel of local veterans from various wars, moderated by Captain Bob Abbott, host of WINA’s Coming Home Well. We also talk about what we’re reading. Katie read Notes on a Nervous Planet by Matt Haig (a … Continue reading S.2 Ep.16 – Local Heroes →

On this episode we hear a recording soul singer and songwriter Nathaniel Star discussing the rich history of African-American music and performing his original songs. We also talk about what we’re reading. Katie read Vox by Christina Dalcher ( we mentioned the VA Festival of the Book event featuring Christina Dalcher) Abby listened to A … Continue reading S.2 Ep.15 – Nathaniel Star: African American music history and performance →