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 

Meow! Today we are taking a look at fantastic feline's in literature. We also have mystery author C. Stewart reading an excerpt from her book 'Crow River Mercy'. You can learn more about C. Stewart at cstewartauthor.ca

Books Mentioned: 

Kafka On The Shore -  Haruki Murakami

Alice in Wonderland - Lewis Carroll

Cat In The Hat - Dr. Seuss

Lion In The Library - Abigail Tucker

Mog Forgetful Cat - Judith Kerr

We'll Prescribe You A Cat - Syou Ishida

Master & Margarita - Mikhail Bulgakov

Old Possum's Book Of Practical Cats - T.S. Eliot

Minka & Curdy - Antonia White

Crow River Justice - C. Stewart

Crow River Mercy - C. Stewart 

This is a mini bonus episode to share some spooky reads for Halloween! Grab a cuppa, settle under a blanket, and be prepared to think twice when you hear something go bump in the night.

Books Mentioned: 

Spook: Science Tackles the Afterlife by Mary Roach

The American Way of Death by Jessica Mitford 

Perfume: The Story of a Murderer by Patrick Süskind

Something Wicked This Way Comes - Ray Bradbury 

In this episode, To The Library is sharing some Western recommendations. Marmora & Lake board member, Rachel, shares her enthusiasm for the 'Longmire' book series with Kathy. Also, we have a recommendation for a Western novel that comes from a perspective not often associated with the genre.

Books & Films Mentioned: 

Longmire Series - Craig Johnson

The Outlander - Gil Adamson

In this episode, To The Library is sharing the story of a book collection that was co-created with a patron at the Marmora & Lake Public Library. We will also  hear an original poem by area writer Mary-Elizabeth. 

Books & Films Mentioned: 

The Global Forest Forty Ways Trees Can Save Us - Diana Beresford-Kroeger 

The Sweetness of the Simple Life - Diana Beresford-Kroeger 

To Speak for the Trees - Diana Beresford-Kroeger 

Arboretum Borealis - Diana Beresford-Kroeger

A Garden For Life DVD

The Hidden Life of Tress Documentary 

The Hidden Life of Trees Graphic Novel - Paul Wohlleben

Peter and the Tree Children - Peter Wohlleben

Finding The Mother Tree - Suzanne Simard

How to Forage for Mushrooms without  Dying - Frank Hyman 

Ontario Birds - Jeffrey C. Domm 

The Case of the Growing Bird Feeder - Gumboot Kids Nature Mysteries 

The Case of the Noisy Neighbour - Gumboot Kids Nature Mysteries 

Hi! Welcome To The Library podcast. In this episode we are examining beach reads and sharing some recommendations from an independent bookshop owner, library patrons, and librarians. This podcast is produced by the Marmora & Lake Public Library.

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Books Mentioned: 

The Diapause - Andrew Forbes

One Goldem Summer - Carley Fortune

Bury Our Bones In The Midnight Soil - V.E. Schwab

The Pursuit of Love - Nancy Mitford

Love In A Cold Climate - Nancy Mitford

The Blessing - Nancy Mitford

Poldark series - Winston Graham

Summer Sisters - Judy Blume

Oscar Wilde: His Life and Confessions - Frank Harris

Cat Plus Gamer -  Wataru Nadatani 

The Rosie Project - Graeme Simsion