August was Women in Translation month! The 'To The Library' podcast celebrated by reading some wonderful books in translation. In this episode we share what we read. 

To The Library podcast is taking a look at Healing Fiction! 

We take a look at what makes a book healing fiction, why we love it, and if we will be reading more in the future. 

Books you may want to check out: 

What You Are Looking For Is In The Library - Michiko Aoyama

We'll Prescribe You a Cat - Syou Ishida

Before the Coffee Gets Cold - Toshikazu Kawaguchi 

The Cat Who Saved Books - Sosuke Natsukawa

If Cats Disappeared from the World - Genki Kawamura 

Everyday I Read: 53 Ways to Get Closer to Books - Hwang Boreum

The Messenger Cat Café - Nagi Shimeno

August is Women in Translation month! The 'To The Library' podcast is celebrating by reading books, drinking tea, and sharing treats. 

Anne Marie & Kim are sitting down for a chat about what they are reading, and what they hope to read, this Summer season. 

Books Mentioned: 

H is for Hawk - Helen Macdonald

The Illiad - Homer

The Odyssey - Homer

The River Is Waiting - Wally Lamb

The Director - Daniel Kehlmann

Everyday I Read - Hwang Boreum 

Shark Heart - Emily Habeck

Book of Lives: A Memoir of Sorts - Margaret Atwood 

 In this episode, Anne Marie, Fred, and Kim will be discussing the life and work of Patricia Highsmith and some of the authors favourite foods! 

Books Mentioned: 

Strangers On A Train - Patricia Highsmith

The Price of Salt - Patricia Highsmith

The Cry of the Owl - Patricia Highsmith

The Talented Mr. Ripley - Patricia Highsmith

American Psycho - Bret Easton Ellis

H is for Hawk - Helen MacDonald

The Henna Artist - Alka Joshi

The Director - Daniel Kehlmann

In this short episode of the podcast, we are sharing an argument for why you should read Homer's 'The Odyssey' before seeing the upcoming film adaptation. 

In this episode of 'To The Library' podcast we will be discussing poetry - why it matters, why you may want to pick some up to read, and the fun of writing it. 

In this episode, Anne Marie, Fred, and Kim will be discussing the life and work of Nancy Mitford. Also, Anne Marire shares and excerpt from Mary Kristiansen's non-fiction piece 'The Walsh Sisters - Part One." 

Books Mentioned (all by Nancy Mitford): 

The Pursuit of Love

Love In a Cold Climate

The Blessing

Wigs on the Green

Christmas Pudding

Highland Fling

In this episode, Anne Marie and Fred are sharing some of their favourite reads of 2025 and reading resolutions for 2026. We also have local writer Martha Hunt sharing her original story 'The Bus Stop At The End Of The World'. 

Books Mentioned: 

The Correspondent - Virginia Evans

More or Less Maddy - Lisa Genova

The Listeners - Jordan Tannahill

Remarkably Bright Creatures - Shelby Van Pelt

What You Are Looking For Is In The Library - Michiko Aoyama

The London Boys - Marc Burrows 

Calypso - David Sedaris

In this episode of 'To The Library Podcast' we are celebrating the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen's birth by discussing the classic novel 'Sense & Sensibility'.  

We also have a fun holiday treat for listeners! Local writer, and Marmora & Lake Public Library volunteer, Anne MacNeil shares an original Christmas story with us. 

Books Mentioned: 

Sense & Sensibility - Jane Austen

Pride & Prejudice - Jane Austen

Lady Susan - Jane Austen