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Can you handle the truth, or something close to it?  

Title: The Fort Bragg Cartel - Drug Trafficking and Murder in the Special Forces

Author: Seth Harp

Title: The Affair

Author: Lee Child

Reviewed by: Rachel W.

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


In memory of Darcy Casavant. 

The Good Spice, Bad Writing team give their "hot or not" take on Bride by Ali Hazelwood.

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


In memory of Darcy Casavant. 

 Welcome to Civic Curiosity, the podcast where we take an in-depth look at the people, and agencies that keep county government running. We begin this series with a conversation with Devonte Hill, Director of Communications and Engagement for the District Clerk's Office, an agency responsible for everything from safeguarding sensitive court records to coordinating juries for trials. 

If you've ever been curious about what the government does, and what are all the departments within, we're the series for you! Join us as we explore the important work happening inside one of the county's most vital offices.

Learn more with the library: www.hcpl.net

Created by the Podcast Team at the Harris County Public Library.
www.hcpl.net

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


In memory of Darcy Casavant. 

You may be experiencing AI-fatigue like us, but whether you use it or not it might be time to start reading up if you haven’t already. Here are some books that look at the relationship between technology and society, the historical developments of Artificial Intelligence, and the ethical implications of what advancements in AI mean for us all.  

Books mentioned in this episode:  

Title: Superintelligence 
Author: Nick Bostrom 
Reviewed by: Katelyn H. 

Title: To Be a Machine 
Author: Mark O’Connell 
Reviewed by: Katelyn H. 

Title: The Singularity is Nearer
Author: Ray Kurzweil
Reviewed by: Katelyn H. 

Title: Code Dependent 
Author: Madhumita Murgia 
Reviewed by: Aleca J. 

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


In memory of Darcy Casavant. 

From sports to SciFi, romance travels across the genres, and August is Read a Romance month! Check out the list of subgenre reads recommended in this episode here:

Reading Room Radio Recs Romance! 

Recommendations from Nikki S., Esteban S., Crystal M., Anna W., and Mary M.

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


In memory of Darcy Casavant. 

Percy, Daisy, and Aris are over the moon about this series.  Find out why.

Titles: The Wolf King and The Night Prince

Author: Lauren Palphreyman

Reviewed by: Percy, Daisy, Aris 

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


In memory of Darcy Casavant. 

HCPL is a branded library card partner with the Laufey Book Club this year! Our limited edition library card design is being announced today, Friday, August 14th,  and online sign ups begin (and end) Sunday, August 23rd. Check hcpl.net for latest on this event!

Books mentioned in this episode: 

 Title: My Antonia
Author: Willa Cather
Paired with “From the Start”
Reviewed by: Esteban S.

Title: Gogogogo-go-ghost!
Mangaka: Miyako Hiruzuka
Paired with “Let You Break My Heart Again”
Reviewed by: Esteban S.

Title: If He Had Been With Me
Author: Laura Nowlin
Paired with “Let You Break My Heart Again”
Reviewed by: Alyssa M.

Title: The Art Forger
Author: B.A. Shapiro
Paired with “Street by Street”
Reviewed by: Kaitlyn R.

Title: But How Are You, Really
Author: Ella Dawson
Paired with “Street by Street” 
Reviewed by: Kaitlyn R. 

Laufey song "Above the Chinese Restaurant" also mentioned.

Created by the Podcast Team at the Harris County Public Library.
www.hcpl.net

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


In memory of Darcy Casavant. 

Unicorns two ways: choose your spicy adventure! Katelyn reviews two historical fantasies that share a folkloric thread.  

Title: The Unicorn Hunters  

Author: Katherine Arden 

Title: Greenteeth  

Author: Molly O'Neill 

Reviewed by: Katelyn H. 

Created by the Podcast Team at the Harris County Public Library.
www.hcpl.net

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


In memory of Darcy Casavant. 

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.

Created by the Podcast Team at the Harris County Public Library.
www.hcpl.net

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


In memory of Darcy Casavant. 

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.
www.hcpl.net

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


In memory of Darcy Casavant.