Behind the Books

Bob and Anna interview Emily Frey, Hightstown Memorial Library's Branch Manger, as well as  author and illustrator, Renee Kurilla. Intro and Welcome 2:15 Interview with Emily Frey 12:01 Programs and Services @ MCLS 14:56 Interview with Renee Kurilla 29:58 Summary and Closing You can learn more about Renee Kurilla at https://kurillastration.com/ Apply for an MCLS Library card at your local bra...

Bob and Anna interview Anna Korn from the Circulation Team at our West Windsor Branch, as well as well as graphic novelist and cartoonist, Aron Nels Steinke, of the early reader graphic novel series, Mr. Wolf's Class. Intro and Welcome 2:34 Interview with Anna Korn 12:56 Programs and Services @ MCLS 16:49 Interview with Aron Nels Steinke 31:37 Summary and Closing You can learn more about Aron Nels...

Bob and Anna interview Marygrace Billek, Director of Human Services for Mercer County, as well as well as Synithia Williams, contemporary romance author. Intro and Welcome 1:43 Interview with Marygrace Billek 16:56 Programs and Services @ MCLS 20:39 Interview with Synithia Williams 32:51 Summary and Closing You can learn more about Synithia Williams at http://www.synithiawilliams.com/ . MCLS' Even...

Bob and Anna interview their colleague from the Hopewell Branch, Pete Ronaghan, as well as best selling fantasy romance author, Elise Kova. Intro and Welcome 2:50 Interview with Pete Ronaghan 12:16 Programs and Services @ MCLS 15:56 Interview with Elise Kova 28:44 Summary and Closing You can learn more about Elise Kova at https://elisekova.com/ . MCLS' Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper...

Bob and Anna share their experience doing the run, as well as interviews with Building Maintenance Worker, Rob Henderson, and staff writer at The New Yorker , Ben McGrath, about his recently released biography about Dick Conant, Riverman: An American Odyssey . Intro and Welcome 4:51 Interview with Rob Henderson 13:49 Programs and Services @ MCLS 16:40 Interview with Ben McGrath 33:00 Summary and C...

Bob and Anna interview Gina Bartolino from the library's Administration office, as well as R.S. Mellette, author of the Billy Bobble middle-grade science fiction novels and the new YA science fiction novel Kiya and the Morian Treasure . Intro and Welcome 2:06 Interview with Gina Bartolino 13:05 Programs and Services @ MCLS 17:23 Interview with R. S. Mellette 31:13 Summary and Closing You can learn...

Bob and Anna interview Alyssa Anderson from the Hollowbrook Branch, as well as H. H. Leonards, author of the book, Rosa Parks Beyond the Bus: Life, Lessons, and Leadership , coming out June 19, 2022. Intro and Welcome 2:01 Interview with Alyssa Anderson 12:44 Programs and Services @ MCLS 17:39 Interview with H. H. Leonards 31:46 Summary and Closing You can learn more about the O Street Mansion at...

Bob and Anna interview Jen Crabtree from the Youth Services Team at the Lawrence Headquarters Branch, as well as Hannah Dennison, the author behind the Honeychurch Hall, Island Sisters and Vicky Hill cozy mystery series. Intro and Welcome 1:50 Interview with Jen Crabtree 11:59 Programs and Services @ MCLS 15:32 Interview with Hannah Dennison 31:55 Summary and Closing You can learn more about Hanna...

Bob and Anna interview Kathleen Nash from the Adult Services Team at the Ewing Branch, as well as Jake Uitti, freelance editor/writer and author of the recently released, Muggsy: My Life from a Kid in the Projects to the Godfather of Small Ball . Intro and Welcome 2:04 Interview with Kathleen Nash 12:19 Programs and Services @ MCLS 16:18 Interview with Jake Uitti 31:55 Summary and Closing You can...

Bob and Anna interview Andrew Punk from the Adult Services Team at the Lawrenceville Headquarters Branch, as well as Maddie Frost, an illustrator of too many books to count, as well as a children's author-illustrator. Intro and Welcome 2:10 Interview with Andrew Punk 13:17 Programs and Services @ MCLS 17:35 Interview with Maddie Frost 33:14 Summary and Closing You can learn more about Maddie Frost...

Bob and Anna interview Debbie Fotheringham from the Circulation Team at the Robbinsville Branch, as well as Jane Pek, author of short fiction (anthologized in The Best American Short Stories ), as well as a debut novelist with The Verifiers (Vintage/Knopf). Intro and Welcome 5:27 Interview with Debbie Fotheringham 15:26 Programs and Services @ MCLS 20:11 Interview with Jane Pek 34:49 Summary and C...

Bob and Anna interview Chip McAuley from Adult Services at the Hickory Corner Branch, as well as Nancy Krulik, author of more than 200 books for children and young adults, including three New York Times bestsellers. Intro and Welcome 2:47 Interview with Chip McAuley 13:34 Programs and Services @ MCLS 17:52 Interview with Nancy Krulik 33:44 Summary and Closing You can learn more about Nancy Krulik...

Bob and Anna interview Shanna Caines from Acquisitions and Cataloging at the Lawrence Headquarters Branch, as well as international best selling author, Kate Moore. Intro and Welcome 2:08 Interview with Shanna Caines 10:59 Programs and Services @ MCLS 15:14 Interview with Kate Moore 33:33 Summary and Closing You can learn more about Kate Moore and her work via her website at https://www.kate-moore...

Bob and Anna interview  Cindy Aust from the Circulation Department at the Hightstown Memorial Branch, as well as award winning and international best selling thriller author, Brad Parks. Intro and Welcome 2:22 Interview with Cindy Aust 11:32 Programs and Services @ MCLS 15:38 Interview with Brad Parks 36:55 Summary and Closing You can learn more about Brad Parks and his works via his website...

Bob and Anna interview Dr. Barbara Franz, Professor of Political Science at Rider University, about the Ukraine Conflict. MCLS' information page with resources related to current happenings, historical news, contacts for aiding organizations, as well as information for caregivers and educators can be found at: https://mcl.org/ukraine . PressReader ( https://www.pressreader.com/ ) allows patrons to...

Bob and Anna interview West Windsor Branch's Youth Services Librarian, Caitlin Decker, as well as New York Times and international best selling debut author, Sarah Penner. Intro and Welcome 3:18 Interview with Caitlin Decker 11:27 Programs and Services @ MCLS 15:07 Interview with Sarah Penner 30:51 Summary and Closing You can learn more about Sarah Penner via her website at: https://www.sarahpenne...

Bob and Anna interview Robin Miles, audiobook director and award winning narrator. Intro and Welcome 3:24 Interview with Robin Miles (Part 1) 18:38 Programs and Services @ MCLS 22:42 Interview with Robin Miles (Part 2) 35:02 Summary and Closing Robin Miles' spotlight article on AudioFile is located at https://www.audiofilemagazine.com/narrators/robin-miles/ A listing of books narrated by Robin Mil...

Bob and Anna interview Janine Hoekstra, Head of the Circulation Team at the Hopewell Branch, as well as award winning young adult and children's author, Colleen Nelson. Intro and Welcome 3:14 Interview with Janine Hoekstra 12:52 Programs and Services @ MCLS 15:53 Interview with Colleen Nelson 32:54 Summary and Closing Listeners can read more about about Collen Nelson at http://www.colleennelsonaut...

Bob and Anna interview Lauren Mangeney-Slavin, a member of the Youth Services team at the Lawrence Headquarters Branch, as well as New York Times best selling author, Fiona Davis. Intro and Welcome 2:05 Interview with Lauren Mangeney-Slavin 11:06 Programs and Services @ MCLS 14:05 Interview with Fiona Davis 30:05 Summary and Closing Listeners can read more about about Fiona Davis at https://www.fi...

Bob and Anna interview Queenie Chen, a member of Circulation Team at the West Windsor Branch, as well as up and coming, contemporary fantasy author, Jessica Lewis. Intro and Welcome 3:53 Interview with Queenie Chen 12:44 Programs and Services @ MCLS 16:04 Interview with Jessica Lewis 29:04 Summary and Closing Listeners can read more about about Jessica Lewis at https://www.authorjessicalewis.com/...

Bob and Anna interview Amelia Rodriguez, a member of MCLS' IT Department, as well as local young adult author, Addie Thorley. Intro and Welcome 3:53 Interview with Amelia Rodriguez 12:46 Programs and Services @ MCLS 16:22 Interview with Addie Thorley 28:29 Summary and Closing Listeners can read more about about Addie Thorley at http://www.addiethorley.com/p/hi-im-addie.html MCLS' Events Ca...

Bob and Anna interview Sharon Stoneback, a member of the Reference Team at the Ewing Branch, as well as psychological thriller author and podcaster, Carter Wilson. Intro and Welcome 2:59 Interview with Sharon Stoneback 14:22 Programs and Services @ MCLS 17:58  Interview with Carter Wilson 28:20 Summary and Closing More information about PLEN: Preparing Women to Lead, please see https://plen.o...

Bob and Anna interview Cathy Beetel, a member of the Circulation Team at the Robbinsville Branch, as well as poet and author Dr. Denise Lajimodiere. Intro and Welcome 1:55 Interview with Cathy Beetel 11:22 Programs and Services @ MCLS 14:13 Interview with Dr. Denise Lajimodiere 32:04 Summary and Closing Dr. Denise Lajimodiere's website is located at https://www.deniselajimodiere.com/ MCLS' Events...

Bob and Anna interview Jeanne Murray, Branch Manager from the Twin Rivers Branch, as well as award winning picture book author, Tammi Sauer. Intro and Welcome 2:10 Interview with Jeanne Murray 11:00 Programs and Services @ MCLS 14:46 Interview with Tammi Sauer 26:19 Summary and Closing Tammi Sauer's website is located at https://www.tammisauer.com/ MCLS' Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeep...

Bob and Anna interview Grace Mandato from the Youth Services at the Hickory Corner Branch, as well as English teacher and Young Adult author, Tanya Boteju. Intro and Welcome 2:18 Interview with Grace Mandato 10:29 Programs and Services @ MCLS 15:22 Interview with Tanya Boteju 28:36 Summary and Closing Tanya Boteju's website is located at https://tanyaboteju.com/ MCLS' Blog is located at https://me...