Good Librations - A Kiama Library Podcast

Shhh... This episode we check out (see what I did there?) some of the most recognisable libraries and librarians from history and popular culture. From The Great Library of Alexandria to an iconic 80s jump-scare, come into the stacks with us as we investigate why libraries are still so popular, and so important.

From the Sagas of Iceland to drunken Egyptian Gods and to the national heroes of  Great Britain, we take another look at the enduring popularity of both ancient and contemporary mythologies. Come with us as we seek to discover how big leprechauns really are, who was Audun the Uninspired and what connection King Arthur has to Bridgerton.

From giant wombats to the epic of Gilgamesh to Spongebob Squarepants, this episode we delve into the history and importance of mythology. Listen along to a story that began 500,000 years ago!

What book would YOU want with you on a desert island? We asked library and Kiama Community Radio staff what their desert island reads would be and got some surprising answers! In this episode we look at some of our all-times faves and why we love them so! 

This month, to honour the 2022 NSW Youth Week theme 'It's All About YOU(th)!',  we look at the wonderful world of YA: Young Adult literature. From the fantastical to the bleak, what is it about lit for young people that has such broad appeal and such enduring importance? We also chat to a local youth worker, Josh from SENTRAL Youth Services and a couple of very awesome young people...

Come along as we take a deep dive into ‘happily ever after’ – why don’t traumatised fairytale characters have more therapy? Baba Yaga is winning at self-care… we want a chicken-legged hut in the woods!  In this episode, we discuss the pervading popularity of fairytales, and why they really don’t have to be about fairies at all. 

From the weird to the wild and everything in between, we look at some of the most popular - and the most outrageous - fiction genres. Join us as we discover the beauty of The Bangsian Afterlife, the True Grit of the American West and just how many food-pun murder mysteries you can pack into one series.

This episode we discuss some good, some bad and some very ugly book to screen adaptations. What makes an adaptation film worthy? And what's up with changing the endings to our favourite books? Listen in as we compare our faves, and also successfully turn the word 'Voldemort' into a verb.

Beauty, function and importance From Shakespeare's sonnets to pithy limericks, historical epics and contemporary spoken word, what is it about poetry that just gets us every time? (And how does German poet Gottlob Burmann indulge his pathological aversion to the letter R - despite the spelling of his own name?) All this and more in the inaugural episode of Good Librations.

Welcome to Good Librations! Whether you're a long time listener or new to our podcast, this short episode is your guide to how it works. If you're into all things literary, you're in the right place. We hope you enjoy the ride as much as we do!

A sneak peek at the Good Librations vibe!