Welcome to the Fifth episode of Survival By The Book, the podcast series where local librarians learn about how to prepare for emergencies because being prepared shouldn't be complicated. 

When emergencies strike, preparation can make all the difference — and your local librarians are here to help you turn information into action.

In this episode of Survival by the Book, your local librarians sit down with two members of the Harris County Fire Marshal's Office to discuss how to respond when the unexpected happens because emergencies don't come with a warning, and knowing what to do in those first critical moments can make all the difference. 

Our guests share practical advice on staying calm, making quick decisions, and protecting yourself and those around you. Whether you're at home, at work, or out in the community, this conversation is packed with valuable tips that could help you prepare for life's most unpredictable moments.

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Podcast Team Members include: Beth Krippel, John Harbaugh, Mary Mink, Dylan Smith, Sadina Shawver, Alinda Mac, John Schaffer, Jennifer Finch, Katelyn Helberg, Darcy Casavant, Darla Pruitt and Nancy Hu 

Aleca shares her discoveries from non fiction and historical fiction reads centering on women in medieval times. 

Title: Femina: A New History of the Middle Ages, Through the Women Written Out of It 

Author: Janina Ramirez

Title: Eleanore of Avignon

Author: Elizabeth DeLozier

Reviewer: Aleca J.

Created by the Podcast Team at the Harris County Public Library.
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Podcast Team Members include: Beth Krippel, John Harbaugh, Mary Mink, Dylan Smith, Sadina Shawver, Alinda Mac, John Schaffer, Jennifer Finch, Katelyn Helberg, Darcy Casavant, Darla Pruitt and Nancy Hu 

Nikki's review says "I do" to books of the wedding season, from guest list POV to the antics of the uninvited.

The Wedding People by Alison Espach

Four Aunties and a Wedding by Jesse Q. Sutanto

Last First Kiss by Julian Winters

A Harlem Wedding by Tiffany L. Warren

The Shippers by Katherine Center

More Like Enemigas by Stephanie Hope

The Wedding Crasher by Mia Sosa

Our Perfect Storm by Carley Fortune

Student Union by Julie Murphy

A Storm of Swords by George R.R. Martin

Only for the Week by Natasha Bishop

Created by the Podcast Team at the Harris County Public Library.
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Podcast Team Members include: Beth Krippel, John Harbaugh, Mary Mink, Dylan Smith, Sadina Shawver, Alinda Mac, John Schaffer, Jennifer Finch, Katelyn Helberg, Darcy Casavant, Darla Pruitt and Nancy Hu 

Classic fairytales get a cosmic twist.

Title: Lunar Chronicles

Author: Marissa Meyer

Reviewed by: Mary M  

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Podcast Team Members include: Beth Krippel, John Harbaugh, Mary Mink, Dylan Smith, Sadina Shawver, Alinda Mac, John Schaffer, Jennifer Finch, Katelyn Helberg, Darcy Casavant, Darla Pruitt and Nancy Hu 

The verdict is in!  Check out if this was good spice or bad writing.  Both?  Neither? 

Title: For Whom the Belle Tolls

Author: Jaysea Lynn

Reviewed by: Percy, Daisy, Aris 

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Podcast Team Members include: Beth Krippel, John Harbaugh, Mary Mink, Dylan Smith, Sadina Shawver, Alinda Mac, John Schaffer, Jennifer Finch, Katelyn Helberg, Darcy Casavant, Darla Pruitt and Nancy Hu 

So has the book delivered the spice?  Find out in this next installment. 

Title: For Whom the Belle Tolls

Author: Jaysea Lynn

Reviewed by: Percy, Daisy, Aris 

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Podcast Team Members include: Beth Krippel, John Harbaugh, Mary Mink, Dylan Smith, Sadina Shawver, Alinda Mac, John Schaffer, Jennifer Finch, Katelyn Helberg, Darcy Casavant, Darla Pruitt and Nancy Hu 

Reading Room Radio hosts the team of Good Spice, Bad Writing starting this mini series.

Title: For Whom the Belle Tolls

Author: Jaysea Lynn

Reviewed by: Percy, Daisy, Aris  

Created by the Podcast Team at the Harris County Public Library.
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Podcast Team Members include: Beth Krippel, John Harbaugh, Mary Mink, Dylan Smith, Sadina Shawver, Alinda Mac, John Schaffer, Jennifer Finch, Katelyn Helberg, Darcy Casavant, Darla Pruitt and Nancy Hu 

 Nine essays. One uncomfortable question: are we the problem? 

Title: Trick Mirror: Reflections on Self-delusion

Author: Jia Tolentino

Reviewed by: Beth K.  

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Podcast Team Members include: Beth Krippel, John Harbaugh, Mary Mink, Dylan Smith, Sadina Shawver, Alinda Mac, John Schaffer, Jennifer Finch, Katelyn Helberg, Darcy Casavant, Darla Pruitt and Nancy Hu 

Welcome to the Fourth episode of Survival By The Book, the podcast series where local librarians learn about how to prepare for emergency situations because being prepared shouldn't be complicated. 

When emergencies strike, preparation can make all the difference — and your local librarians are here to help you turn information into action.

In this episode of Survival by the Book, we talk about the very first episode of Survivor to provide you with a bit of relief from thinking about all these stressful situations. We talk about everything our survivors got right and wrong while trying to be the last man standing in Borneo. From shelter building and water concerns to group dynamics and resource management. Join us as we talk about  how their choices would hold up in an actual emergency as we separate survival fact from reality show fiction. 

Resources: 

Survivor, Season One. Borneo

Florida Museum, Bluespotted Ribbontail Ray, https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/discover-fish/species-profiles/bluespotted-ribbontail-ray/

Created by the Podcast Team at the Harris County Public Library.
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Podcast Team Members include: Beth Krippel, John Harbaugh, Mary Mink, Dylan Smith, Sadina Shawver, Alinda Mac, John Schaffer, Jennifer Finch, Katelyn Helberg, Darcy Casavant, Darla Pruitt and Nancy Hu 

Esteban just read the latest book by Uketsu, and he shares why all three of the series are worth your read. 

Title: Strange Buildings

Author: Uketsu

Reviewed by: Esteban S.

Created by the Podcast Team at the Harris County Public Library.
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Podcast Team Members include: Beth Krippel, John Harbaugh, Mary Mink, Dylan Smith, Sadina Shawver, Alinda Mac, John Schaffer, Jennifer Finch, Katelyn Helberg, Darcy Casavant, Darla Pruitt and Nancy Hu