Toot Hill Library Podcast

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Claire and Sophie started this podcast at Toot Hill School. They have now gone on to different adventures. However, their podcast Lounging with Books is still ongoing. Catch new episodes every Mond

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The podcast currently has 133 episodes available.

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December 16, 2021Episode 105: Brian Conaghan Interview (EP 105)
In this episode, Claire and Sophie interview author Brian Conaghan!

Questions below:
Brian's writing journey (0.47)
Career Path (1.47)
Why did you write Middle Grade? (3.07)
How did the Sarah Crossan collaboration happen? (4.27)
Why did you incorporate Haiku's into 'Cardboard Cowboys' (5.54)
What were you like at school? (6.24)
Writing Tips (8.52)
What are you reading right now? - 'The Salt Path' by Raynor Winn (10.12)
Brian's next project (12.09)
Thank you for visiting us Brian and we cannot wait for your future book!
As always get in touch over on twitter @lounge_learning
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16min
December 09, 2021Episode 104: Yarning On (EP 104)
In this episode Claire & Sophie recap on the big events that happened this week including the Sleigh Debate, Student Librarian Christmas Bonanza, and Brian Conaghan's author talk.

They then talk about the books they have taken home for Christmas:
'Girl in Real Life' by Tamsin Winter (5.26)
'The World between us' by Sarah Ann Juckes (6.30)
'Artic Zoo' by Robert Muchamore (7.46)
'How to Save the World with a Chicken and an Egg' by Emma Shevah (9.28)
Then Claire reviews 'Mud' by Emily Thomas (10.37)

As always keep in touch over on twitter @lounge_learning.
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15min
December 02, 2021Episode 103: More Goings On (EP 103)
In this episode Claire & Sophie recap on the big events that happened last week including Heat 1 of the ESU debate, a webinar with Manjeet Mann, creating the Reading Week advert and fake Ben Davies.

They then review their books from 8.20
'Nyxia' by Scott Reingten
'Wink' by Rob Harrell (8.54)
'Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up With Me' by Mariko Tomaki and Rosemary Valero O'Connell (9.15)
'The Last Paper Crane' by Kerry Drewery (10.53)
'The Cheerleaders' by Kara Thomas (12.51)
'Red, White and Royal Blue' by Casey McQuiston (15.46)
As always keep in touch over on twitter @lounge_learning.
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20min
November 25, 2021Episode 102: Christmas Countdown (EP 102)
In this episode, Claire and Sophie chat about the countdown to Christmas! They have lots of activities going on. They chat about their Christmas display, scavenger hunt, raffle and movie night! They then talk about upcoming events including;
Brian Conaghan Visit
Ross Welford Visit
ESU Mace competition
Manjeet Mann CILIP Webinar
At 9.05 they jump into their book reviews!
'How to make friends in the dark' & 'You'd be home now' by Kathleen Glasgow (9.05)
'The Thursday Murder Club' by Richard Osman (11.10)
'The Wolf Road' by Richard Lambert (12.23)
'George' by Alex Gino (14.48)
'Wink' by Rob Harrell (16.19)
Shoutout to Taran Mathieu at (15.51)

As always get in touch over on twitter @lounge_learning
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21min
November 18, 2021Episode 101: Learning a Language with Ms Graham (EP 101)
In this podcast, Claire & Sophie interview French and Spanish teacher Ms Graham. She discusses the following information:
How she became a teacher
What its like to study a foreign language at University
Living France
Why she studied French
When did she learn Spanish
What was she like at school?
Best opportunity

She then reviews what she's been reading - Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens (8.30)

Finally some great tips on studying languages! (10 mins)

Get in touch via our twitter @lounge_learning
ALSO sorry for the poor audio quality during this recording. The heating played havoc with the audio...
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13min
November 11, 2021Episode 100: Our Relationship with Reading (EP 100)
In this episode, Claire and Sophie discuss their relationship with reading over the years and how it has changed. They also discuss how working in a library has altered their reading culture. We hope you enjoy this personal podcast to celebrate our 100th episode!!! Thank you to all our listeners! Please share our podcast so we can continue to reach listeners and grow the reading network.

We then review our books:
'When the Sky Falls' by Phil Earle (14.09)
'The Girls I've Been' by Tess Sharpe (16.27)
'Allies' by Alan Gratz (20.38)
'You Must be Layla' by Yasmin Abdel-Magied (22.30)
Thank you for listening to our 100th episode and feel free to let us know you relationship with reading over on our twitter @lounge_learning.
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25min
November 04, 2021Episode 99: The New Book Trust Pack (EP 99)
In this episode, Claire & Sophie discuss why there has been a podcast hiatus. Then they get stuck into the new Book Trust pack and explore the new classics on offer!
'Black Brother, Black Brother' by Jewell Parker Rhodes (2.04)
'Skywake Invasion' by Jamie Russell (3.24)
'I am the Minotaur' by Anthony McGowen (5.40)
'Noor-Un-Nissa Inayat Khan' by Sufiya Ahmed (7.56)
'Wink' by Rob Harrell (10.15)
They then review what books they have been reading!
'Letting Go' by Cat Clarke (13.08)
'The Disconnect' by Keren David (13.42)
'Giant Days' by John Allison, Max Sarin and Lissa Trieman (14.44)
'Gender Queer' by Maia Kobabe (16.43)
'Mortal Engines' by Phillip Reeve (17.55)
As always follow us on twitter @lounge_learning.
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21min
October 07, 2021Episode 98: 50 Fab Fiction 2021 (EP 98)
In this episode, Claire & Sophie go through their 50 Fab Fiction picks! Every year they create a 50 fab fiction list of the best books they have read this year. In this podcast we discuss the following books & authors:
'Zed and the Cormorants' by Clare Owen (1.28)
'The Soup Movement' by Ben Davies (2.18)
'Heartbreak Boys' & 'You're the One that I want' (3.03)
'Lost' & 'Kicking Off' by Eve Ainsworth (4.18)
'Only Ever Yours' by Louise O'Neill (5.56)
'7 Ghosts' & 'Freeze' by Chris Priestley (7.06-7.58)
'The Haunting of Aveline Jones' by Phil Hickes (7.16)
'The Midnight Library' by Matt Haig (7.58)
'When the Sky Falls' by Phil Earle (8.22)
Then at (10.05) we discuss our fav LGBTQ+ reads including: 'The Falling in Love Montage' by Ciara Smyth, 'The Quiet at the End of the Universe' by Lauren James, 'Ivy Aberdeen's Letter to the World' by Ashley Herring Blake, 'You Should see me in a Crown' by Leah Johnson, 'Cinderella is Dead' by Kalynn Bayron and 'Wranglestone' by Darren Charlton.

For a full list of our 50 fab Fiction check out our twitter post! @lounge_Learning

They then review the books they have just read:
'Ground Zero' by Alan Gratz (12.16)
'Artic Star' by Tom Palmer (16.15)
Do you have any recommendations? Let us know over on twitter @lounge_learning
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19min
September 30, 2021Episode 97: Launching Competitions (EP 97)
In this episode, Claire & Sophie discuss organising competitions which you can run in your library. They mention the launch of their Toot Hill Reader Challenge and they talk about their Big Draw Competition 2021.This year they are focusing the Big Draw on themes of Homelessness to tie into the Year 7 book they bought, 'Cardboard Cowboys' by Brian Conaghan.

Book Reviews:
Climbers by Keith Gray (6.31)
Freeze by Chris Priestley (7.25)
Mooncakes by Wendy Xu and Suzanne Walker (8.10)
The Midnight Library by Matt Haig (10.12)
When the Sky Falls by Phil Earle (15.27)
As always get in touch via twitter @lounge_learning and for more info about crisp packet blankets follow this link.
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20min
September 23, 2021Episode 96: There's a lot going on! (EP 96)
In this episode, Claire & Sophie chat about all the stuff they have been up to this week, including the introduction of extended study, our new peer reading scheme and our love of Laburnum Book Boxes. We also mention the English Speaking Union, Barrington Stoke, Alan Gratz & Booktrust.

We then review our books from 8.14
'Cinderella is Dead' by Kalynn Bayron (8.14)
'Forever Ends on Friday' by Justin A Reynolds (10.29)
'Mooncakes' by Wendy Xu & Suzanne Walker (13.47)
'The Haunting of Aveline Jones' by Phil Hicks (15)
'Climbers' by Keith Gray (16.51)
As always get in touch over on twitter @lounge_learning
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FAQs about Toot Hill Library Podcast:

How many episodes does Toot Hill Library Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 133 episodes available.