Join Alice & Winkie for a look at the rugged Appalachian Mountains. They cover what the Packhorse Library Initiative was, what those brave ladies did on the trail, and Alice goes over two books about packhorse librarians--The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek and The Giver of Stars.

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Wow! It's the 10th episode. We're in the big leagues now. Sort of. Join Branch Manager Alice as she transforms into Horribly Inept Podcast Chef & her sidekick Winkie as they attempt to make a mock apple pie in the new kitchen at the Crane Library. Be there while they answer some important questions like why would you make such an abomination? Will it be a disaster? Will it taste like apples? Will they burn down the kitchen? Only one way to find out. Plus, Alice talks about her February Pick of the Month: They Went Left by Monica Hess.

Join Alice and Winkie as they discuss Missouri's upcoming 200th anniversary as a state and learn some interesting history about the Louisiana Purchase, Napoleon, and the Corp of Discovery. Alice also reviews the movie News of the World starring Tom Hanks.

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Join Branch Manager Alice and her faithful sidekick Winkie as they explore good news that'll warm your heart and help bring a positive attitude to 2021. Plus, hear about new releases coming to the library shelves soon. If you like us, don't forget to leave us a rating or review!

Typewriter keys – pakasit21

Join Branch Manager Alice and her sidekick Winkie for a look at some New Year's Eve traditions, an answer to avoiding resolutions, but keeping yourself on top of your goals, and trivia you can wow your friends with. Plus, check out Alice's Book of the Month selection.

Karate shout – Robinhood76

Branch Manager Alice and Winkie take you on a field trip to Branson, Missouri. Discover a fun, family-friendly Christmas activity at North Pole Adventure at The Shepherd of the Hills Adventure Park. Alice also recommends the book for December. Jingle all the way to fun with Alice and Winkie.

Jazzy Bells by Dee Yan-Kee

Season's greetings! Join Branch Manager Alice and her mostly silent but intuitive co-host and library mascot Winkie. They're discussing creepy Christmas creatures and interesting Christmas customs. Learn about Krampus, Sinterklaas, Christmas witches, and a really odd practice from Spain.

We Wish You a Merry Christmas – Podington Bear

Join Branch Manager Alice and her adorable co-host Winkie for a discussion about Veterans Day, Thanksgiving trivia, and some other weird celebrations, plus new releases to the library.

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Branch Manager Alice and Winkie discuss books turned into movies and television shows. We talk Harry Potter, Stephen King, Ernest Cline, amphibious men, dinosaurs (growl) and a few more books to TV to movies. Are they a win, do they lose, or is there a middle ground?

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Brought to you from the Stone County Library, Branch Manager Alice and her mostly silent, but intuitive co-host Winkie discuss the horror and thrills of National Novel Writing Month in November. Alice also presents book recommendations, including her pick for November, The Deep by Alma Katsu.

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