Checked Out with Green Hills Public Library District

Tessa and Sara are joined by Quick Picks host Nichole, from Round Lake Area Public Library to discuss the perfect book for every season. From a beach read for the summer to a cozy fantasy to keep you warm in the winter; this episode is sure to have a recommendation for everyone.  Checked Out is a Reader’s Advisory, library-led podcast dedicated to bringing awareness of the latest and greatest in b...

What do food and books have in common? Hosts Sara and Tessa get to the bottom of that bowl in Checked Out’s 21st episode: Food for Thought. They’ll talk cuisine to genre pairings and book to meal options sure to make you hungry for seconds!  Checked Out is a Reader’s Advisory, library-led podcast dedicated to bringing awareness of the latest and greatest in books, music, film, tv, and library reso...

Lyrics to prose this episode packs a poetic punch you won’t want to miss. Checked Out’s Episode 20, “Long Story Short,” is a discussion of poetry and short story collections featuring Adult Services Associate, Stephanie!  Checked Out is a Reader’s Advisory, library-led podcast dedicated to bringing awareness of the latest and greatest in books, music, film, tv, and library resources! For more info...

In episode 19, Tessa and Sara pick each other’s TBR. Will one survive a romance – a thon? Will the other make it through a 500-page fantasy romance book? Stay tuned to find out who read through their TBR and who DNFed.   Checked Out is a Reader’s Advisory, library-led podcast dedicated to bringing awareness of the latest and greatest in books, music, film, tv, and library resources! For more infor...

Hosts Sara and Tessa are joined by Adult Programming Librarian, Olivia in episode 18, First Time Caller. The trio discuss indie publications, favorite debuts, and upcoming releases they can’t wait to read.   Checked Out is a Reader’s Advisory, library-led podcast dedicated to bringing awareness of the latest and greatest in books, music, film, tv, and library resources!   Interested in hearing you...

 If you like aliens...you might like cowboys. Listen in on Checked Out’s 17th episode, "Hear Me Out,” to hear all of Sara and Tessa’s outlandish book recommendations based on specific memories, obscure experiences, and nostalgic favorites.   Checked Out is a Reader’s Advisory, library-led podcast dedicated to bringing awareness of the latest and greatest in books, music, film, tv, and library...

Recap 2025 with Sara and Tessa in Checked Out’s 16th episode, A Year in Review. Our hosts talk reading goals, intentions, and their favorites of the year in books, music, and AV. Listen in to find out the five star reads you must add to your 2026 TBR!  Interested in hearing your favorite book, topic, or genre discussed?  Send a recommendation to ghpl@greenhillslibrary.org   Check out the titles me...

In episode 15 of Checked Out Tessa and Sara are joined by Youth Programming Librarian Josie, to talk all things Young Adult Books and Graphic Novels. Join them as they blast to the past with book recommendations and teen memories!    Interested in hearing your favorite book, topic, or genre discussed?  Send a recommendation to ghpl@greenhillslibrary.org   Check out the media we talked about here: ...

You never forget your first...line! Checked Out Podcast’s 14th Episode “Name That Title!” tests Sara and Tessa’s memories by matching the title of a recent read with the book’s first line. Will the risks these readers take pay off?  Interested in hearing your favorite book, topic, or genre discussed?  Send a recommendation to ghpl@greenhillslibrary.org   Check out the media we talked about here: ...

From dreams to chainsaws, Checked Out’s spooky 13th episode, “What’s Your Favorite Scary Movie?” takes deeper look at horror films. Sara and Tessa are joined by Youth Services Manager, Natalie in an episode you’ll be scared to miss.  Interested in hearing your favorite book, topic, or genre discussed?  Send a recommendation to ghpl@greenhillslibrary.org   Check out the media we talked about here:...

School’s back in session with this month’s episode of Checked Out. “School’s In,” follows Tessa and Sara as they go through their class schedules and give recommendations based on each course. From PE to History this will be an episode full of homework for your TBR.  Interested in hearing your favorite book, topic, or genre discussed?  Send a recommendation to ghpl@greenhillslibrary.org   Find all...

Get ready to read! Episode 11, “Checked Out Challenge,” recounts Sara and Tessa’s trials and triumphs following PopSugar’s 2025 Reading Challenge (featuring a Checked Out flair). From settings in space and sea, characters changing careers and childhood favorites stay to the end to find out who took home the Checked Out Challenge crown.  PopSugar Challenge: https://www.popsugar.com/books/popsugar-r...

In episode 10 Library Lore, Sara and Tessa are joined by Library Director Jane to talk library history, swap reading recommendations, and rave about summer reading!   Interested in hearing your favorite book, topic, or genre discussed?  Send a recommendation to ghpl@greenhillslibrary.org  Check out what we talked about here:  https://ghs.swanlibraries.net/MyAccount/MyList/80292

In Checked Out’s 9 th episode, “Down in the Slumps,” Tessa and Sara take you through the hills and valleys of their reading slumps. Hear about the books that slipped these hosts into a reading slump and the techniques they used to rekindle their reading flame.   https://ghs.swanlibraries.net/MyAccount/MyList/78399

Travel through worlds built of magic and myths in Checked Out’s 8 th episode, “Do You Believe in Magic?” Tessa and Sara are joined by long time fantasy fan and Green Hills Librarian Patrick to discuss world building, magic systems, and escaping reality.   Check out the media we talked about in this episode here: https://ghs.swanlibraries.net/MyAccount/MyList/76472 Interested in hearing your favori...

Join Sara and Tessa as they tackle the age old problem of should they finish something they don't like? Listen as they break down that they should have put down and what they did. And don't fear, you can always DNF!  Interested in hearing your favorite book, topic, or genre discussed?  Send a recommendation to ghpl@greenhillslibrary.org

Checked Out’s 6 th episode, “We Listen and We Don’t Judge,” is a masterclass in audiobooks! Listen as Tessa and Sara give Klaudia insight on their favorite audiobooks, platforms, and narration styles. Get your headphones on, you won’t want to skip this episode.   Check out the media we talked about in this episode here: https://ghs.swanlibraries.net/MyAccount/MyList/72597 Interested in hearing you...

In Checked Out’s 5th episode, “Love is On the Air” co-hosts Tessa, Klaudia, and Sara get swoony with their top Romance reads. From enemies to loves to regency classics, the hosts discuss their favorite and least favorite tropes, inclusivity in the Romance genre, and the infamous 3rd act breakup.  Check out the media we talked about in this episode here: https://ghs.swanlibraries.net/MyAccount/MyLi...

In Checked Out's episode 4, "Recaps, Review, and Reading Goals," Tessa, Sara, and Klaudia discuss their 2024 favorites and goals for the new year.  Check out the media we talked about in this episode here: https://ghs.swanlibraries.net/MyAccount/MyList/69464 Interested in hearing your favorite book, topic, or genre discussed?  Send a recommendation to ghpl@greenhillslibrary.org 

In Checked Out’s episode three, “Lights, Camera, Action!” Tessa, Sara, and Klaudia get in the director’s chair to debate the good and the bad of Film and TV adaptations of their favorite books and video games. Get out your popcorn to find out which adaptations make the director’s cut and which fall short.  Check out the media we talked about in this episode here:  https://ghs.swanlibraries.net/MyA...

Join Klaudia, Sara, and Tessa in Checked Out’s Spook-tacular second episode, “How Do You Like Your Horror?” The trio talks about thrilling and chilling video games, films, and books. End the episode hearing their favorite October traditions, and opinions on movie remakes.  Check out the media we talked about this episode here:  https://ghs.swanlibraries.net/MyAccount/MyList/65864  Goodreads "...

In episode 1 “Meet Your Hosts,” get to know the voices behind Checked Out as Klaudia, Sara, and Tessa, discuss their favorite and least favorite media. Get an inside look at the different paths that led them all to work at Green Hills Library and a hint at what lies in store for future episodes. Here's a list of media discussed in the episode: https://ghs.swanlibraries.net/MyAccount/MyList/63...