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Mariah and Abby are back to talk about the books they are reading and recommending and library news! Books mentioned: How to Lose a Goblin in Ten Days by Jessie Sylva The Art of Mindful Living by Thich Nhat Hanh The Anniversary by Alex Finlay The Caretaker by Marcus Kliewer

Take a listen as Jamie and Mariah discuss Summer Reading fun and their most recent reading recommendations! Books mentioned: We Burned so Bright by T.J. Klune The Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods How to Survive in the Woods by Kat Rosenfield Black Woods, Blue Sky by Eowyn Ivey Heartwood by Amity Gaige The Recovery Agent by Janet Evanovich  The King's Ransom by Janet Evanovich 

In this episode Abby and Melissa discuss our upcoming summer reading program, how to register, and our summer reading kickoff at First Fridays. They are also joined by Danny the Dino as he discusses summer reading and his favorite book Danny and the Dinosaur by Syd Hoff.

Jamie and Chelsea discuss library programs, news, touching stories, and the books they have been reading. Books mentioned include: Cold Storage by David Koepp Mary by Nat Cassidy When the Wolf Comes Home by Nat Cassidy Nestlings by Nat Cassidy Little House in the Big Woods by Laura Ingalls Wilder The First Time I saw Him by Laura Dave

Abby and Melissa talk about library happenings and books to keep you reading this spring! Books mentioned include: The Somewhat Wicked Witch of Brigandale by C.M. Waggoner Aisle Nine by Ian X Cho Things You Save in a Fire by Katherine Center Happiness for Beginners by Katherine Center The Happiness Year: How to Find Joy in Every Season by Tara Ward

Mariah and Amanda discuss programs and what they're reading. A special shout-out to our patrons who are 60 and older.  We have seen you come back to the library and we just want to say that it's good to see each and every one of you!  Imagine That! is catered specifically for this age group and it has been so good to see our older patrons come back in such a positive and creative way. Bo...

Abby and Jamie discuss teen programs and what they're reading. Books mentioned include: So Thirsty by Rachel Harrison Such Sharp Teeth by Rachel Harrison Play Nice by Rachel Harrison Simply More by Cynthia Erivo

On this episode, Chelsea and Mariah discuss Winter Reading Programs and the following books: The Christmas Bookshop by Jenny Colgan Rabbit by Patricia Williams Replaceable You by Mary Roach The Book of Lost Names by Kristin Harmel Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Sutanto The Wettest County in the World by Matt Bondurant

With everyone prepping for the predicted ice and snowstorm, Amanda and Shelia talk about books that will take you far away if you're homebound.  Books mentioned include:  Canticle by Janet Rich Edwards The Silent Companions by Lara Purcell My Friends by Fredrik Backman In the Time of Five Pumpkins by Alexander McCall Smith Chasing the Horizon by Mary Connealy And Shelia shares her appreciatio...

Melissa and Jamie share about the books they've been listening to.   Melissa also mentions the Winter Reading Program, taking place NOW at the Allen County Public Library.  Register today!  https://www.allencountylibrary.com/winter_reading/ Books mentioned: The Hobbit and the Lord of the Rings series by J.R. Tolkien Outlander series by Diana Gabaldon 11/22/63 by Stephen King King and Maxwell...

Chelsea and Abbie announce our new Winter Reading Program for children, teens, and adults, and other program happenings. Listen in to find out how to win prizes. Books discussed and recommended include:  Peter & the Wolf by Gavin Friday The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World by Robin Wall Kimmerer 

Ms. Amanda and Ms. Shelia talk about December programming, which includes a Kindergarten-Readiness program with Mrs. Claus, a visit from Santa Claus later in the month, and the Polar Express @ the Scottsville Train Depot.  Books discussed include: Overdue by Stephanie Perkins My Beloved by Jan Karon Over Yonder by Sean Dietrich The Widow by John Grisham Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell

Jamie and Abbie talk about felting and other art programs at the library, and they share information about books they feel are worth recommending.  Books discussed include: Edge of Dark Water by Joe R. Lansdale The Man Made of Smoke by Alex North Dead Eleven by Jimmy Juliano Microseason s by Tiffany Francis-Baker

This week, Chelsea and Mariah discuss the upcoming How-To Festival and other programs taking place at the library. Books Mentioned: I Found You by Lisa Jewell The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk, M.D. Guess Again by Charlie Donlea Slow Burn Summer by Josie Silver Say You'll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez

Join Melissa and Amanda as they dive into library happenings and chat about the upcoming How To Festival, where you can master a wide variety of skills from pet care, hair care, home care, health care, and just plain old fun. 

Jamie and Chelsea discuss the September programs and explore big, beautiful mysteries.  Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry The Maid’s Secret by Nita Prose The Inspector & Mrs. Jeffries by Emily Brightwell All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker Such Quiet Girls by Noelle W. Ihli

Abriel and Mariah discuss programs and library happenings. Books discussed include:  Nordlys by Malin Falch The Quiet Librarian by Allen Eskens Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn

Summer reading is ending, but we have a new beginning. Introducing Ms. Melissa, our new Children’s Librarian at the Allen County Public Library. Summer reading highlights are mentioned, as well as these books.  Chicken-Fried Women: Friendship, Kinship, and the Women W ho Made Us This Way by Melissa Radke and Worthy Books. Run for the Hills by Kevin Wilson Vera Wong’s Guide to Snooping by Jesse Q....

Abbie and Chelsea talk about summer programs and books featuring strong women.  Books discussed include: Matriarch by Tina Knowles The House of My Mother by Shari Franke Maria by Michelle Moran

Amanda and Mariah talk about library happenings and books they feel are worth recommending.  Books mentioned include:  The Girl in Cabin 13 by A.J. Rivers Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng The Highgate Cemetery Murder: A Tate & Bell Mystery by Irina Shapiro Whispers at Dusk: The Blackbird Trilogy by Heather Graham Love, The Earth by Frances Stickley What a Wonderful World by Bob Thiele...

Mariah and Shelia talk about summer reading activities for patrons of all ages and books they feel are worth recommending.  Books discussed include: On A Quiet Street by Seraphina Nova Glass Brooke Shields is Not Allowed to Get Old by Brooke Shields Shadow of the Solstice: A Leaphorn, Chee & Manuelito Novel by Anne Hillerman Tough Luck by Sandra Dallas The Maid by Nita Prose The Women on Platf...

Amanda and Abby talk about the Summer Reading frenzy, thanks to all the special programs scheduled for youth, teens, and adults this summer at the Allen County Public Library. They also discuss and recommend the books below for avid readers.  Hidden Pictures by Jason Rekulak Black Woods Blue Sky by Eowyn Ivey Why You Will Marry the Wrong Person by The School of Life and Alain de Botton Black Girl...

Chelsea and Shelia discuss Color Our World Summer Reading Activities for kids, teens, and adults, and the Friends of the Library Book Sale. Books discussed include:  Is She Really Going Out with Him? by Sophie Cousens Middle of the Night by Riley Sager The Night We Lost Him by Laura Dave Three Days in June by Anne Tyler Finlay Donovan Digs Her Own Grave by Elle Cosimano  

Jamie & Maria talk about summer reading events, art programs, and books they've read and recommend.  Books discussed include: Thunderhead by Douglas Preston & Lincoln Child The Typewriter by Julie Hogue Myron Bolitar Series by Harlan Coben Dark Rose by Chevy Stephens Bridget Jones's Diary by Helen Fielding

In today's episode, Abby and Amanda discuss a few reads and library happenings. Books mentioned: Precious Rubbish by Kayla E Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life...& Maybe the World by US Admiral Navy William H. McRaven