Westbury Library Podcasts

Michelle interviews author Thao Thai about her book, Banyan Moon. She also recommends the following books: God of the Woods by Liz Moore The Housekeeper and the Professor by Yoko Ogawa Strange Folk by Alli Dyer

Even though we had our most attendees so far, no one had a specific topic to discuss, so Ian broke out some vocal warmups.  It got a bit hectic but, in the end, this free-for-all was fun for all!

Check out some of the highlights from Michelle Loves Books podcast in the past year. Included are some book recommendations from Michelle, some surprises including a mini podcast with Hank Phillippi Ryan. Book Recommendations from Michelle: Finding Margaret Fuller by Allison Pataki One Wrong Word by Hank Phillippi Ryan All That We Were Promised by Ashton Lattimore A Love Song for Ricki Wilde by Ti...

We needed two sessions to accommodate our largest turnout yet.  In Part I, Patrick, Chris and Judy discuss classic movies.  Part II features Jackie, Oscar and Sandra discussing their summer plans and the best ways to learn conversational English. Views and opinions expressed are those of the participants and do no not reflect those of the Westbury Library.

Sara and Patrick discuss changes in technology since the 1990’s and the challenges of raising children in the digital age. Views and opinions expressed are those of the participants and do not reflect those of the Westbury Library.

Patrick, Gary and Nicole have a brief, interesting conversation about water. Views and opinions expressed are those of the participants and do not reflect the position of the Westbury Library.

Michelle discussed with Amy Jo Burns about her new book, Mercury and how she became a published author. She also shares some book recommendations: What the Mountains Remember by Joy Calloway Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver Live from NY: The Complete Uncensored History of Saturday Night Live as Told by Its Stars, Writers and Guests by Tom Shales and James Miller

Hear your fellow community members on the microphone! Featuring Michelle Curtis-Bailey, Tamara Irving and Ayana, Patrick Morale, McFarley Pierre, Aidan Gaston and Samir Pasteur. Recorded by Manuel Chirinos. (Edited for content)

Kathleen Gaskin hosts this bilingual conversation with ten of the twenty-one co-authors of Women Who Dare and Overcome Limits (Mujeres que se atreven y superan limites). Featuring Deyanira Martinez, Adriana Devers, Carla Jimenez , Luisa Roman, Francia Pena, Kimberly Zambrano, Liz Carillo, Minerva Alcantara Perez, Sandra Orellana, Sasha Quintanilla and Alba Letycia.   Recorded February 8, 2024. (Ed...

David Chavez and W. Zehava Schechter discuss the basics of elder law and estate planning. These concepts will be covered in-depth during Zehava's program at 6PM on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at the Westbury Library. Register at westburylibrary.org (Registration required).

Students from the Westbury and Carle Place school districts read works written by African American authors, with music performed by Westbury School District students. Recorded live February 5, 2024 at the Westbury Memorial Public Library.  (Edited for time and technical issues)

Local author and artist Rosalba Henao joins Kathleen Gaskin to discuss her book, Timeless (Tiempo Eterno ). Featuring poetry readings in English and Spanish, this podcast is a preview of Rosalba and Kathleen's upcoming talk in-person at the Westbury Library on Thursday, March 28 at 6:30 pm.

Michelle interviewed Jessica Strawser about her latest book, The Last Caretaker. Jessica also shared some book recommendations which include: First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston Slow Dance by Rainbow Rowell (Out this summer) Everytime I Go on Vacation, Someone Dies by Catherine Mack (comes out April 30th 2024)

Local author and longtime resident Arthur Dobrin discusses and reads excerpts from his latest book, Westbury Imagined. Listen to learn about the origins of a fascinating mix of history, fiction, poetry and memoir that is both a chronicle and ode to this community. Recorded live December 14, 2023 at the Westbury Library.

Michelle discusses with Heather Webb, her new book, Queens of London. Heather also shares some books she read recently or anticipates reading soon that she recommends. Starling House by Alix E. Harrow The Heiress by Rachel Hawkins Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross Remarkably Bright Creatures-Shelby Van Pelt

Michelle, the reference librarian interviews author Kristina McMorris about her novella in the Season of Second Chances, and some of her previous books and some book recommendations included below: The Secret Book of Flora Lea by Patti Callahan Henry Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon The Book Thief by Markus Zusak Becoming Madam Secretary by Stephanie Dray (coming out in March 2024)

Reference Librarian Michelle Marcus interviews debut author Ore-Agbaje Williams about her book The Three of Us, about her journey to having her first book published and she also shared some book recommendations. These are listed below: Amma by Saraid De Silva Token by Beverley Kendall Acts of Desperation by Megan Nolan Tomorrow, Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin So Late in the Day Claire Ke...

Local author Arthur Dobrin joins Reference Librarian Ian Bloomfield to preview and reads excerpts from his latest book, Westbury Imagined. Join Arthur and Ian for an in-person discussion of Westbury Imagined on Thursday, December 14 at 6:30pm at the Westbury Library.

Reference Librarian, Michelle Marcus interviews author Mary Kay Andrews about her latest book, Bright Lights Big Christmas, Friends and Fiction and more. Here are some of the books and authors she recommended: Enchanted to Meet You by Meg Cabot The Death of Us by Lori Rader-Day The Astors by Anderson Cooper (Audiobook edition: read by Anderson Cooper) Resurrection Walk by Michael Connelly Wreck th...

Michelle interviews author and co-host of Friends and Fiction, Kristy Woodson Harvey about her latest book, The Summer of Songbirds. She also discusses a bit about Friends and Fiction and recommends some books: Bright Young Women by Jessica Knoll Happiness Falls by Angie Kim Evil Eye by Etaf Rum The Summer Book Club by Susan Mallery The Long March Home by Tosca Lee St. Ambrose School for Girls by...

Author Kristin Harmel talks about her latest book, The Paris Daughter, about her writing process and about her work on the popular online group called Friends and Fiction. She also shared some titles that she read recently: Little Monsters by Adrienne Brodeur California Golden by Melanie Benjamin Dust Child by Nguyen Phai Que Mai Loyalty by Lisa Scottoline Finding Margaret Fuller by Allison Pataki...

On the third episode of the podcast, Michelle interviewed Hank Phillippi Ryan about her latest book, The House Guest. She also shared some books she read recently: THE NIGHT SHE DISAPPEARED and NONE OF THIS IS TRUE by Lisa Jewel lTHE STRANGER DIARIES. by Elly Griffiths WRONG PLACE, WRONG TIME. by Gillian McAllister THE SENATOR'S WIFE   by Liv Constantine THE LAST CARETAKER b Jessica Strawser T...

Michelle talks to author Patti Callahan Henry about her latest book, The Secret Book of Flora Lea, about her writing process and about Friends and Fiction. Patti shared these book recommendations: The Paris Daughter by Kristin Harmel The Summer of Songbirds by Kristy Woodson Harvey The Homecoming by Kate Morton

Sarah Siegel and author Thrity Umrigar discuss her latest novel, Honor, her experiences growing up in India and moving to America for graduate school and more! Recorded February 23, 2023.

In her first podcast episode, WMPL Reference Librarian Michelle Marcus talks with author Susan Meissner about her latest book, Only the Beautiful. We learn more about the book and some of Susan's favorite recently books, including Take My Hand by Dolen Perkins-Valdez, Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin and several more. This interview was recorded on 5/3/2023.