Bookcited!: A Libraries NI podcast for all things library

FROM THE ARCHIVES (2020): Paula, Kirsty and Michael continue to shadow the BBC 100 - one hundred novels which shaped their world. The team at Libraries NI give their opinions on 3 more books from the BBC's list. This month the titles relate to the theme of Love, Sex and Romance.

EPISODE FROM THE ARCHIVES (2020): Paula, Kirsty and Michael are going to shadow the BBC 100 - one hundred novels which shaped their world. The team at Libraries NI give their take on a different book each, all from the BBC's list.

Join Danielle and Shane as they share two of their all-time favourite reads. The novels, from two very different eras, spark an intriguing discussion. Please Like, Share and give us a Follow.

Get ready for a delightful conversation as Mary-Ellen is joined by her colleague Christy. They will not only discuss one of Mary-Ellen’s personal favourites but will also dive into Christy’s classic Christmas reads. Please Like, Share and give us a Follow. 

In this episode Danielle returns, accompanied by her colleague Alisha. They share Alisha’s unique choice of a ‘go-to’ book, followed by another book that holds special memories for Danielle. Please Like, Share and give us a Follow.

Be prepared for some heartwarming tales as Mary-Ellen and Susan introduce us to more traditional Christmas Stories. Featuring an old favourite along with a popular children’s bedtime story. Please Like, Share and give us a Follow.

From the wilds of Canada to the magical land of muggles and wizards, Danielle and Becky take us on a journey through time as they share their favourite frequent reads. Get ready for an adventure! Please Like, Share and give us a Follow.

To finish the series Mary Ellen rounds off with a favourite poem in complete contrast to Catherine’s choice which takes us to other worlds and beyond.  This is the perfect ending to this fascinating romp through a wide selection of comfort reads chosen by our staff. We hope you have enjoyed listening to our Twelve Reads of Christmas, thank you for joining us! Please Like, Share and give us a Follo...

A short series of podcasts exploring the connections between songs and the books that inspired them. Aisling and Gary go back to school with their classic choices of The Great Gatsby by F Scott Fitzgerald and The Catcher in the Rye by J D Salinger and connect them to the more recent songs Happiness by Taylor Swift and Who Wrote Holden Caufield by Green Day. #GreatGatsby #CatcherInTheRye #TaylorSwi...

A short series of podcasts exploring the connections between songs and the books that inspired them. Listen as Julie and Michael dive into iconic novels 1984 by George Orwell and Perfume by Patrick Suskind exploring the connections to their related songs 1984 by David Bowie and Scentless Apprentice by Nirvana. #1984 #Perfume #PatrickSuskind #Nirvana #ScentlessApprentice #GeorgeOrwell #Songs #Books...

A short series of podcasts exploring the connections between songs and the books that inspired them. Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll and The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde are in the spotlight with Stuart and Darren as they relate how their chosen songs White Rabbit by Jefferson Airplane and Dark Entries by Bauhouse take inspiration from the novels. #AliceInWonderland #DorianGray #Lewi...

A short series of podcasts exploring the connections between songs and the books that inspired them. Danielle and Gary agree to disagree over the novel Persuasion by Jane Austen and associated song Quietly Yours by Birdie while Gary tries to sell Danielle on the horror classic Pet Sematary by Stephen King and reveals how the song Pet Sematary by The Ramones was written. #PetSematary #Persuasion #J...

A short series of podcasts exploring the connections between songs and the books that inspired them. Stuart and Danielle bond over their memories of reading Lord of the Rings by J R R Tolkien and Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro and favourite songs inspired by the books: Ramble On by Led Zeppelin and Never let Me Go by Rachel Portman. #LordOfTheRings #NeverLetMeGo #Tolkien #KazuoIshiguro #LedZepp...

A short series of podcasts exploring the connections between songs and the books that inspired them. Peter and Darren have chosen Sherlock Holmes stories by Arthur Conan Doyle and Moby Dick by Herman Melville to explore how they relate to Baker Street by Gerry Rafferty and Nantucket Sleighride by Mountain. #MobyDick #SherlockHolmes #HermanMelville #ArthurConanDoyle #GerryRafferty #Mountain #Books...

A short series of podcasts exploring the connections between songs and the books that inspired them. First up, Jillian and Peter reminisce about Wuthering Heights by Kate Bush inspired by the novel by Emily Bronte and Are ‘Friends’ Electric? by Tubeway Army inspired by Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? by Philip K Dick.  #WutheringHeights #ElectricSheep #PhilipKDick #EmilyBronte #KateBush #Tube...