For the Love of Books

Join us as Jennie and Pari take on another theme from Bea in today's Bea's Books Edition. This week's theme is Lucky Numbers - books can have a lot of ways of involving numbers, whether it's the story itself, the book with chapters and pages and much more.  But Jennie and Pari are sure to provide an unexpected twist to hit the theme.  Listen in to see what books they suggest and see if any of them...

Join our E-Services Librarian, Chris Wilson as he chats with North Lanarkshire author Kirsty Malone about her debut children's picture book - Breezy the Windy Kitty. Kirsty tells us about her, including some fantastic charity work, and hilarious fails in attempts and making freebies for children at book events as well as, of course, all about the star of her book - Breezy. Since recording, a few c...

Our podcast returns with a new Bea's Books edition where Bea has challenged Jennie and Pari with the theme of Space.  It's a wide-open theme and which can allow for a lot of different ways of looking at it, and Jennie and Pari have found some fantastic books to hit the mark.  Listen in to see if you can find the book that you really must pick up from our shelves the next time you visit your local...

It's time to catch our first episode of the new feature in our For the Love of Books podcast - That Didn't Happen in the Book. Our hosts Andrew and local author Kirkland Ciccone are having a look at some well-known books and their movie adaptations to see what the differences are as well as a meander of movie trivia and chat along the way. With this introduction episode, Andrew and Kirkland focus...

Join our E-Services Librarian, Chris Wilson, for our new podcast and have a deep dive into the secrets you might not have discovered yet with our online catalogue.  Whether it's leaving book reviews and being a mini-book blogger, or discovering some of the fantastic events we have going on in our libraries, it's all there on the online catalogue.  Hopefully this little talk-through will give you t...

Everyone has that old favourite book that sticks with them for one reason or another. That's why Bea set Jennie and Pari the challenge of Old Favourites for this episode of our podcast.  Listen in to the books that they both come up with and the reason for picking them. You might just find something that you want to experience for yourself as your next read.  All the books are available from your...

Springtime can be a very busy time in our libraries as our school break activities kick in. This year is no different and we are in the middle of Let's Go Libraries. Join our E-Services Librarian to find out about some of the events that are coming up in the second week of the programme. It's not all about the children though. Listen on to find out more about not one, not two, not even three, but...

Bea's challenge for Jennie and Pari this week was balance. They called in some help to make sure they were up to the task from fellow staff member Mark.  The three of them all looked the topic in different ways but definitely managed to find some interesting books to fit the theme.  It's a fun and entertain chat that might just inspire your read to pick up at your local library. All the books are...

One of our most exciting new additions to our library service has arrived. Forming part of the new Digital Hub at Motherwell Library, the Immersive Room is an experience like never seen before in our libraries.  With a wide range of possible uses, join our E-Services Librarian, Chris Wilson as he finds out more about it from our Digital Learning Officer, Hilary Petrie. This podcast episode will gi...

Bea's latest topic for Jennie and Pari is Silence is Golden. However, today's podcast is anything but silent with great stories, recommendations and discussions about the books our hosts chose to tackle this challenge.  There's lots of great chat to listen to and get some ideas for the next book that you pick off the shelf the next time you visit the library.  All the books are available from your...

Today is World Book Day, and as our E-Services Librarian, Chris Wilson, returns to our podcast in 2024, he brings with him two very special guests. Chris is joined by his children, Harris and Hannah, to discuss some of their favourite books and why they love books and reading.  Some of the featured books include The Colour Monster, The Lion Inside and Zog amongst a few others. Don't forget you can...

Out of the Blue, Jennie and Pari arrive with a new Bea's Books edition of our podcast. Catch up with them both as they take on Bea's latest theme - Out of the Blue. With books either featuring the colour in the title or that are based on the emotion the colour brings to mind, our hosts have a great selection of book recommendations for you to think about checking out on your next library visit. Al...

In recent weeks, outside might have been battered with storms but that just gives you the perfect chance to dive into the covers of a good book. That's exactly what Jennie and Pari did and have some great book recommendations for you inspired by the recent challenging weather.  All the books are available to from your local library either on the shelf or to reserve. Don't forget to you can leave u...

Pari has recovered from her flu in the last episode of the podcast, but Bea took that as inspiration for this week's theme. Catch up with Jennie and Pari as they look at the theme - Germs. With some fantastic chat, great book recommendations and lots of fun along the way, you definitely want to tune into this Bea's Books Edition of the For the Love of Books podcast. All the books are available fro...

Enthusiasm will take you far with our book lovers. Join Jennie and Pari as they share their enthusiasm about some of their recent reads. Even recovering from the flu doesn't dampen Pari's spirits. Listen along and find out if you can discover your next read. We promise, no germs are included in this podcast. All the books are available from your local library either on the shelf or to reserve.  Do...

Welcome to 2024! Our first podcast of the new year - and Jennie and Pari are taking on Bea's challenge of New Year New You.  The turn of the year is always a chance to try something new or a little different and that can include your reading habits too.  Jennie and Pari have some great new book recommendations for you to consider as 2024 gets underway. All the books are available from your local l...

It's almost Christmas! What an exciting time of year. Jennie and Pari are feeling festive and decided to share some festive cheer with the new episode of For the Love of Books podcast Bea's Books edition.  Find out about a few festive traditions that you might not have heard of before and of course get some great book recommendations with a very Christmas feel to them.  All the books are available...

It's nearly the end of 2023 and our E-Services Librarian, Chris Wilson, is feeling reflective of the year that's soon to pass.   Join him on his final podcast of the year (Bea's Books editions still to coming) as he looks back at his year working in North Lanarkshire Libraries and highlights the activities he has been most proud to have been part of. Chris also hears from Peter Benassi about the e...

Catch up with Jennie and Pari on our For the Love of Books podcast with a new Bea's Books edition.  Today's theme is Heroes and Villains - essential parts to any good story.  Find out Jennie and Pari's recommendations this week and see if you'll be adding them to your To-Be-Read pile. All the books are available from your local library either on the shelf or to reserve. Don't forget you can leave...

Recently our libraries have been visited by members from North Lanarkshire Council's Health and Social Care team to promote Making Life Easier - a fantastic website resource aimed at offering, professional advice and direct access to services that will hopefully make a big impact in people's life. In case you have missed them, Chris Wilson, our E-Services Librarian invited them, Kirsten Scott and...

You might feel a little hungry for snacks and supplies after listening to the new For the Love of Books podcast Bea's Books edition when Jennie and Pari have even more great reading recommendations for you. All the books are available from your local library either to on the shelf or to reserve. Don't forget you can leave us feedback using #FLBpodcast or #BeasBooks or by emailing librarypodcast@no...

Happy Book Week Scotland podcast listeners!  We hope you are celebrating your love of books and reading this week and have enjoyed some of the great events in our libraries. Our podcast, For the Love of Books is celebrating too, with a special interview with one of our Book Week Scotland authors, Philip Caveney aka Danny Weston. As we discuss in the podcast, Danny Weston is kind of like Philip's i...

In today's episode of the For the Love of Books Podcast: Bea's Books Edition, Jennie and Pari tackle the theme Re-imagine.  There are loads of great stories out there that have been retold or added to over time. Sometimes or the better and sometimes not. Jennie and Pari chat about some of their favourite re-imagined tales with some maybe surprising genre mix-ups in there too. All the books are ava...

Author Julie Hamill joins our E-Services Librarian, Chris Wilson, on our For the Love of Books podcast to discuss her book series Life and Soul and the recently released new book - June. All three books in the series, Frank, Jackie and June are set in Airdrie and focus on dealing with loss and family life in the late 80's early 90's.  The books are sure to remind locals of some of the well-loved l...

It's officially spooky season with Halloween just around the corner. For the latest episode of our For the Love of Books podcast, Bea challenged Jennie and Pari to recommend something spooky. Catch up with Jennie and Pari and see if they can find you the frightful read that you need this Halloween. All the books are available from your local library either on the shelf or to reserve. Don't forget...