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Join us as we discuss three places and/or locations in NC that are great to visit and have lots to see and do during the winter months.  These are of particular interest to those that are history buffs, ocean animal enthusiasts or even families that are looking for kid-friendly outings.  All would make great day trips or part of a weekend getaway. #daytripsnc #winteractivitiesinnc #...

Welcome to the Page to Screen edition of the Yadkin County Public Library Podcast, where each month, we’ll be discussing a book that has been turned into a movie or TV series, as well as the reception of each.  This month we'll be discussing Emma by Jane Austen. Emma, the main protagonist of this story, is young, rich and independent. She has decided not to get married and instead spends her...

Welcome to the next episode of Cozy on up in NC Cardinal! Each episode is a journey through a Cozy Mystery theme or author available in NC Cardinal public libraries. This month, we're looking at Joanne Fluke's *Hannah Swensen Mystery series*. It is available in regular print, large print, and CD audiobook in NC Cardinal. Feel free to join our Goodreads group or Amazon Book Clubs to discuss and rec...

Welcome to the fourth episode of Ripples in Space hosted by the Yadkin County Public Library.  Each month we review a new science fiction book and discuss major scientific concepts used throughout the story.   For this episode, we are continuing our review of The Science Fiction Hall of Fame Volume One  which is a collection of the best in science fiction stories from the years...

Whether you are looking for a day trip, a weekend getaway, a special event or just to make some lasting memories with friends or family, the state of North Carolina has some great options that will appeal to just about every interest.  Join us as we discuss three locations in North Carolina, Beech Mountain Resort, Blowing Rock and Biltmore Estate, that are perfect for your next trip. #northca...

Welcome to the Page to Screen edition of the Yadkin County Public Library Podcast, where each month, we’ll be discussing a book that has been turned into a movie or TV series, as well as the reception of each.  This month we'll be discussing Alias Grace by Margaret Atwood, which was first published in 1996.  The book has since won the Canadian Giller Prize and was shortlisted for the Boo...

Welcome to the next episode of Cozy on up in NC Cardinal! Each episode is a journey through a Cozy Mystery theme or author available in NC Cardinal public libraries. This month, we're looking at coffee cozies! Well, just like our book character Lana Lewis, who is tasked with writing a newspaper feature on coffee, I too open with a blurb about it, and a list of coffee history books in NC Cardinal....

Welcome to the third episode of Ripples in Space hosted by the Yadkin County Public Library.  Each month we review a new science fiction book and discuss major scientific concepts used throughout the story.   For this episode, we are reviewing The Science Fiction Hall of Fame Volume One is a collection of the best in science fiction stories from the years 1929-1964. This week, we me...

If you are looking for a new read during the Christmas break or something to read during holiday travel, join us as we discuss new releases for this month.  Books discussed are organized by genre, providing books in a variety of genres:  mystery, thriller, general fiction, nonfiction, mystery and cozy mystery.  If you are interested in any of the books discussed, log into your accou...

Welcome to the Page to Screen edition of the Yadkin County Public Library Podcast, where each month, we’ll be discussing a book that has been turned into a movie or TV series, as well as the reception of each.  For this installment of page to screen, since we’re coming up on Christmas and the holiday season, I thought it would be fun to go over a list of Christmas themed books and their accom...

Welcome to the next episode of Cozy on up in NC Cardinal! Each episode is a journey through a Cozy Mystery theme or author available in NC Cardinal. I open with some history or chatter on the topic, then I jump into the books – author’s bio, series info, character snippets to flesh out what we’re looking at (sometimes you can connect to a story if you see yourself reflected it it), favorite quote...

Welcome to the second episode of Ripples in Space hosted by the Yadkin County Public Library.  Each month we review a new science fiction book and discuss major scientific concepts used throughout the story.   For this episode, we are reviewing All Our Wrong Todays by Elan Mastai. In this week's story, we meet our aimless protagonist Tom Barren who lives in a futuristic world, unlik...

For this week's episode we will be discussing holiday tips.  This time of year can be busy so join us as we discuss tips for decorating, gift wrapping and giving, in and around the kitchen, reducing stress and managing your time, holiday travel and entertaining.  #holidaytips #preparingfortheholidays #nostressholidays #traveltips #decoratingtips #kitchenhacks #entertainwiththebest  ...

Welcome to the Page to Screen edition of the Yadkin County Public Library Podcast, where each month, we’ll be discussing a book that has been turned into a movie or TV series, as well as the reception of each.  For this installment of page to screen, we're discussing a book that has sparked a pop culture phenomenon, Outlander by Diana Gabaldon, as well as the accompanying Starz original serie...

Welcome to the next episode of Cozy on up in NC Cardinal! Each episode is a journey through a Cozy Mystery theme or author available in NC Cardinal. I open with a discussion of the history of pumpkin, pumpkin (pie) spice, and how it has become such a big part of American baking, and has now moved beyond that into coffee and now into many other things. As with any reader, we all rotate through vari...

Welcome to the first episode of Ripples in Space hosted by the Yadkin County Public Library.  Each month we will review a new science fiction book and discuss major scientific concepts used throughtout the story.   For this first episode, we are reviewing a certain Time Lords adventures on the moon.  The audiobook Doctor Who Apollo 23 is in the spotlight this week.   ...

Before the holidays approach, get your home ready for family and friends with our cleaning hacks and tips that will save you time and help you have a clean and organized home. #cleaninghacks #holidayprep #timesavingcleaningtips #getyourhometogetherinasnap #ycpl

Welcome to the Page to Screen edition of the Yadkin County Public Library Podcast, where each month, we’ll be discussing a book that has been turned into a movie or TV series, as well as the reception of each.  For this installment of page to screen, we're continuing our Halloween book to movie adaptations theme from earlier in the month. You can find Part 1 that was published on October 5th, but...

Welcome to the next episode of Cozy on up in NC Cardinal! Each episode is a journey through a Cozy Mystery theme or author available in NC Cardinal. I open with some history and tibits about donuts, then I jump into the books – author’s bio, series info, character snippets to flesh out what we’re looking at (sometimes you can connect to a story if you see yourself reflected it it), favorite quote...

We had a great talk with debut novelist Brian Lebeau as he explained the rich detail in his book, his literary influences, his amazing in-depth research and life experiences, and his future projects! We covered everything from baseball to serial killers, and had an excellent discussion of America in the 1970s and how that social and cultural context will be used in this series. His novel *A Distur...

If you are looking for your next read or new titles to add to your "To Be Read" list, check out these thirteen novels that will be releasing this month.   If you would like to get a copy of any of the books discussed, log into your account through the NC Cardinal catalog at https://nccardinal.org/eg/opac/home and place your hold or give us a call at the library at 336-679-8792 and we can...

Welcome to the Page to Screen edition of the Yadkin County Public Library Podcast, where each month, we’ll be discussing a book that has been turned into a movie or TV series, as well as the reception of each.  For this installment of page to screen, since we’re coming up on Halloween and the spooky season, I thought it would be fun to go over a list of spooky books and their accompanying fil...

Welcome to the next episode of Cozy on up in NC Cardinal! Each episode is a journey through a Cozy Mystery theme or author available in NC Cardinal. I look at the author’s bio, series info, character snippets to flesh out what we’re looking at (sometimes you can connect to a story if you see yourself reflected it it), favorite quote (no spoilers), book readability (does it grab your attention, hav...

Join us as we discuss a variety of fall festivals that take place in North Carolina during the month of October.  For a more comprehensive list of festivals in North Carolina, visit https://festivalguidesandreviews.com/north-carolina-festivals/.  #fallfestivalsinnc #whattodointhefall #familyoutings #supportlocal #octoberfestivals 

Welcome to the next episode of Cozy on up in NC Cardinal! Each episode is a journey through a Cozy Mystery theme or author available in NC Cardinal. If you’ve got a Cozy Mystery topic or question you’d like me to look into in a future episode, just post it in the comments in our social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram), or in the episode Q&A in Spotify! Or, join our Goodreads group or Amazo...