This week Tayla and Dave chat with school librarian Liza Halley and author Jonathan Todd about the Boston Kids Comic Fest. They also discuss youth fantasy novels, Dave’s backyard bird watching, and Jonathan’s upcoming graphic novel, Timid. During The Last Chapter, they talk about a book that they recommend to everyone.

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This week Tayla is joined by Alyssa from the Central library and Kayland from the OneCranston Health Equity Zone to talk about their collaboration on a program around the Read Across RI title Stamped. They also discuss sci-fi romance, Star Wars books, and how confusing the ending of Snowpiercer was. During The Last Chapter, they talk about books that have changed their lives.

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This week Tayla is joined by two long time bird watchers Lauren Parmelee and Lauren Miller-Donnelly to talk about birdwatching. They discuss books for people who love birds, public television, and ways people can meet other birders in Southern New England. During The Last Chapter, they answer the question: what genre do you wish you read more of?

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This week Tayla is joined by Dave and Elise from the William Hall Library to talk about CPL programming for Will Eisner Week. They also talk about balancing heavy and light reading, eating local, and busting myths about corsets. During The Last Chapter, they discuss what major change they would want to see in mainstream literature.

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This week Tayla is joined by Zach from Central and historians Sandra Moyer and Marty Podskoch to talk about Rhode Island history. They discuss Sandra’s work with the Cranston Historical Society and Marty’s book about the Rhode Island Civilian Conservation Corps. They also discuss reading historical fiction, Mr. Rogers, and adventure shows. During The Last Chapter, they answer the question: how do you organize your bookshelves at home?

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This week Tayla is joined by Shaun (big_daddy_cosplay) and Liz (cosbrarian) to talk about cosplay and how their relationship with the hobby has changed during quarantine. They also talked about recent comics from Marvel and DC, Wandavision, and novels in verse. During The Last Chapter, they answer the question: Would you rather have a book’s ending spoiled for you OR never know the ending?

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This week Tayla is joined by Robin from William Hall and Michael Delaney, Director of Photography at the Providence Journal and author of Rhode Island Memories, to talk about his books and the work that he has done while at the ProJo. During The Last Chapter, they answer the question: are you the kind of person who reads several books at once or the kind of person who can only read one book at a time?

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This week Tayla is joined by Robin, Renata, and Martha from No Flying No Tights to talk about how their comic review site came to be! They also talk about reading dark titles in dark times, the CW, and how to be a better comics and graphic novel reader. During The Last Chapter, they discuss the types of comics/graphic novels they enjoy reading the most and why?

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This week Tayla is joined by Emily and Amy from Reading Across Rhode Island (RARI) to talk about their pick for 2021. They also talk about redlining, books and shows about librarians, and books that inspire people to take action in their communities. During The Last Chapter, they answer the question: What author alive or dead would they most like to meet?

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This week Tayla is joined by Martha from the Auburn branch and Rachel Brian, author of Consent (for Kids!): Boundaries, Respect, and Being in Charge of YOU! to talk about her book and why it’s important to teach younger kids about consent. During The Last Chapter, they answer the question: would you rather bring any one character from a book into our world OR live in a book’s world but never meet your favorite character?

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