Using our Library Voices

The verdict is in!  Check out if this was good spice or bad writing.  Both?  Neither?  Title: For Whom the Belle Tolls Author: Jaysea Lynn Reviewed by: Percy, Daisy, Aris  Created by the Podcast Team at the Harris County Public Library. www.hcpl.net Podcast Team Members include: Beth Krippel, John Harbaugh, Mary Mink, Dylan Smith, Sadina Shawver, Alinda Mac, John Schaffer, Jennifer Finch, Katelyn...

So has the book delivered the spice?  Find out in this next installment.  Title: For Whom the Belle Tolls Author: Jaysea Lynn Reviewed by: Percy, Daisy, Aris  Created by the Podcast Team at the Harris County Public Library. www.hcpl.net Podcast Team Members include: Beth Krippel, John Harbaugh, Mary Mink, Dylan Smith, Sadina Shawver, Alinda Mac, John Schaffer, Jennifer Finch, Katelyn Helberg, Darc...

Reading Room Radio hosts the team of Good Spice, Bad Writing starting this mini series. Title: For Whom the Belle Tolls Author: Jaysea Lynn Reviewed by: Percy, Daisy, Aris   Created by the Podcast Team at the Harris County Public Library. www.hcpl.net Podcast Team Members include: Beth Krippel, John Harbaugh, Mary Mink, Dylan Smith, Sadina Shawver, Alinda Mac, John Schaffer, Jennifer Finch, Kately...

 Nine essays. One uncomfortable question: are we the problem?  Title: Trick Mirror: Reflections on Self-delusion Author: Jia Tolentino Reviewed by: Beth K.   Created by the Podcast Team at the Harris County Public Library. www.hcpl.net Podcast Team Members include: Beth Krippel, John Harbaugh, Mary Mink, Dylan Smith, Sadina Shawver, Alinda Mac, John Schaffer, Jennifer Finch, Katelyn Helberg, Darcy...

Welcome to the Fourth episode of Survival By The Book , the podcast series where local librarians learn about how to prepare for emergency situations because being prepared shouldn't be complicated.  When emergencies strike, preparation can make all the difference — and your local librarians are here to help you turn information into action. In this episode of Survival by the Book , we talk a...

Esteban just read the latest book by Uketsu, and he shares why all three of the series are worth your read.  Title: Strange Buildings Author: Uketsu Reviewed by: Esteban S. Created by the Podcast Team at the Harris County Public Library. www.hcpl.net Podcast Team Members include: Beth Krippel, John Harbaugh, Mary Mink, Dylan Smith, Sadina Shawver, Alinda Mac, John Schaffer, Jennifer Finch, Katelyn...

Rachel shares her review of this compelling non-fiction read.  Title: The Unclaimed Author: Pamela Prickett and Stefan Timmermans Reviewed by: Rachel W.    Title: The People's Hospital Author: Ricardo Nuila Reviewed by: Rachel W. Created by the Podcast Team at the Harris County Public Library. www.hcpl.net Podcast Team Members include: Beth Krippel, John Harbaugh, Mary Mink, Dylan Smith, Sadi...

Welcome to the Third episode of Survival By The Book , the podcast series where local librarians learn about how to prepare for emergency situations because being prepared shouldn't be complicated.  When emergencies strike, preparation can make all the difference — and your local librarians are here to help you turn information into action. In this episode of Survival by the Book , we talk ab...

It's time to jump into fear...of your own home. Title: Incidents Around the House Author: Josh Malerman Reviewed by: Laura H. Created by the Podcast Team at the Harris County Public Library. www.hcpl.net Podcast Team Members include: Beth Krippel, John Harbaugh, Mary Mink, Dylan Smith, Sadina Shawver, Alinda Mac, John Schaffer, Jennifer Finch, Katelyn Helberg, Darcy Casavant, Darla Pruitt and...

Dystopian SF brings Invisible Man to a massive scale.  Title: This Great Hemisphere Author: Mateo Askaripour Reviewed by: Katelyn H.  Created by the Podcast Team at the Harris County Public Library. www.hcpl.net Podcast Team Members include: Beth Krippel, John Harbaugh, Mary Mink, Dylan Smith, Sadina Shawver, Alinda Mac, John Schaffer, Jennifer Finch, Katelyn Helberg, Darcy Casavant, Darla Pruitt...

Is Cozy Horror and oxymoron?  Not after you hear Laura explain it and share a few of her favorites.  Genre: Cozy Horror Reads: The Hollow Places T. Kingfisher Such Sharp Teeth Rachel Harrison Gravekeeper series starting with The Whispering Dead  by Darcy Coates Reviewed by: Laura H. Created by the Podcast Team at the Harris County Public Library. www.hcpl.net Podcast Team Members include: Beth Kri...

Welcome to the second episode of Survival By The Book , the podcast series where local librarians learn about how to prepare for emergency situations because being prepared shouldn't be complicated.  What does it really mean to be prepared — not just for emergencies, but for uncertainty itself? In this episode we continue our conversation on emergency preparedness by exploring the stages of a...

A group of us recommenders gathered together to talk about how we find reads, and it may not be where you expected.  There are a lot of resources in this podcast, but here are some mentions: Reads with Rachel Epic Reads Simon Teen & Simon Pulse Penguin Teen The Novl Get Underlined Sadie Hartmann/Mother Horror National Park after Dark Podcast Bookshelf Goodreads RomanceIO HCPLSARAIA American Li...

Celebrity, fan fiction, and Star Trek collide:  Beth shares how trippy a ride it can be when reading a "mem-noir". Title: Fan Fiction: a Mem-noir Inspired by True Events Author: Brent Spiner Reviewed by: Beth K.  Created by the Podcast Team at the Harris County Public Library. www.hcpl.net Podcast Team Members include: Beth Krippel, John Harbaugh, Mary Mink, Dylan Smith, Sadina Shawver,...

Nikki's sharing the thrilling trend of Escape Room stories.  Included in this Reading Room Radio review are: The Escape Game , Marissa Meyer Six Must Die , Victoria Wlosok The Grandest Game , Jennifer Lynn Barnes No Escape , Maren Stoffels Race for the Escape , Christopher Edge The Escape Room , Megan Golden Reviewed by: Nikki S. Created by the Podcast Team at the Harris County Public Library...

Welcome to the first episode of Survival By The Book , the podcast series where local librarians learn about how to prepare for emergency situations because being prepared shouldn't be complicated.  Have you ever been without power, caught in a flood, facing incliment weather first time or any other emergency situation but hadn't prepared for it or didn't know where to start? Well l...

Curious about more cozy mysteries?  Beth shares another find in the historical cozy mystery genre. Series: Countess of Harleigh by Dianne Freeman Reviewed by: Beth K. First Book in series: A Lady's Guide to Etiquette and Murder Created by the Podcast Team at the Harris County Public Library. www.hcpl.net Podcast Team Members include: Beth Krippel, John Harbaugh, Mary Mink, Dylan Smith, Sadina...

Sadina shares two novellas that use the horror genre to challenge our understanding of grief and relationships. Titles: Come Closer by Sara Gran Crossroads by Laurel Hightower Reviewed by: Sadina S.  Created by the Podcast Team at the Harris County Public Library. www.hcpl.net Podcast Team Members include: Beth Krippel, John Harbaugh, Mary Mink, Dylan Smith, Sadina Shawver, Alinda Mac, John Schaff...

Welcome to the Season Finale and Fifth episode of Ideas to Income, the podcast series where real entrepreneurs break down how they turned ideas into profitable businesses. Ever wonder how vendors got their start?  In episode 5 Ideas to Income , we sat down with Tasha the creative force behind Team Jemini Designs, a graphic design business making waves in the vendor market. Tasha shares her journey...

This book by Kristin Hannah has been all the rage.  But maybe you've wondered if there is another point of view. Kim shares her thoughts in this mega-micro podcast. Title: The Women Author: Kristin Hannah Reviewed by: Kimberly D.  Created by the Podcast Team at the Harris County Public Library. www.hcpl.net Podcast Team Members include: Beth Krippel, John Harbaugh, Mary Mink, Dylan Smith, Sad...

Title: The Murder of Mr. Wickham Author: Claudia Gray Recommended by: Beth K. Notes: more Austentatious reads Created by the Podcast Team at the Harris County Public Library. www.hcpl.net Podcast Team Members include: Beth Krippel, John Harbaugh, Mary Mink, Dylan Smith, Sadina Shawver, Alinda Mac, John Schaffer, Jennifer Finch, Katelyn Helberg, Darcy Casavant, Darla Pruitt and Nancy Hu 

Welcome to the fourth episode of Ideas to Income, the podcast series where real entrepreneurs break down how they turned ideas into profitable businesses. What does it really take to turn expertise into income? In Episode 4 of Ideas to Income , we sit down with psychologist turned entrepreneur Daniel Katz, who built a thriving group therapy business from the ground up In this episode we talk to Da...

Title: Imposter Author: Cait Levin Recommended by: Katelyn H. Created by the Podcast Team at the Harris County Public Library. www.hcpl.net Podcast Team Members include: Beth Krippel, John Harbaugh, Mary Mink, Dylan Smith, Sadina Shawver, Alinda Mac, John Schaffer, Jennifer Finch, Katelyn Helberg, Darcy Casavant, Darla Pruitt and Nancy Hu 

Title: The Formula: how rogues, geniuses, and speed freaks reengineered F1 into the world's fastest-growing sport   Authors: Joshua Robinson and Jonathan Clegg Recommended by: Julianna P  Created by the Podcast Team at the Harris County Public Library. www.hcpl.net Podcast Team Members include: Beth Krippel, John Harbaugh, Mary Mink, Dylan Smith, Sadina Shawver, Alinda Mac, John Schaffer, Jen...

Welcome to the third episode of Ideas to Income,  the podcast series where real entrepreneurs break down how they turned ideas into profitable businesses. In this episode, We talked with Todd Bush a former international wood pellet trader who built and sucessfully exited a global biomass trading business that served renewable energy plants and industrial clients around the world. Todd shares how h...