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Join us as Claudette and Kim engage in another lit talk.In this episode, they share valuable tips on how to secure a job interview and what steps to take if you receive one.
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Join us as Claudette and Kim engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they talk with special guest, Drew Tingley, Director of the Scotland Public Library in Scotland, CT.
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Join us as Claudette and Kim engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they talk with special guest, K.J. Lavallee, author of The Leadville Series & Many More!
Find more info here: Amazon.com: K. J. Lavallee: books, biography, latest update
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Join us as Claudette and Kim bring a special crossover podcast edition. Listen to this The Library is Open podcast with host, Elise Aiello, Marketing Executive of ByWater Solutions, and her special guests, Azadeh Jamalian, Founder, CEO of The Giant Room, and Claudette Stockwell, Killingly Public Library Director.
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Join us as Claudette and Kim engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they discuss their most recent book orders and what they are most likely to read.
Books Mentioned:
American Rambler: Walking the Trail of Johnny Appleseed by Isaac Fitzgerald
A Deadly Inheritance by Kelly Armstrong
The Calamity Club by Kathryn Stockette
Lies Between Us by Jessica Goodman
I, Spy by L.M. Kemp
You First: A Joe Goldberg Prequel by Caroline Kepnes
The Midnight Taxi by Yosha Gunasekera
Small Towns U.S.A.: 100 Must-See Getaways Across the United States by Brenna Darling
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Join us as Claudette and Kim engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they talk with special guest, Jessica Toucinho, author of The Unbroken Pieces: The Journey to Finding Myself.
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Join us as Claudette and Kim engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they discuss the book How Girls are Made by Mindy McGinnis.
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Join us as Claudette and Kim engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they talk with special guest, Seth Eaton, author of The Silver Fox.
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Join us as Claudette, and Kim engage in another special lit talk. In this episode, they talk with special guest, Zachery DiPalma, about all thing's comic-book related.
Find out more about his store, Wonderland Comics, here: Home - Wonderland Comics
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Join us as Claudette and Kim engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they talk with special guest, Brian Palaia, Town Manager, and Jennifer Hawkings, Finance Director for the Town of Killingly, CT.
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Join us as Claudette, and Kim engage in another special lit talk. In this episode, they talk with special guest, Sarah Crowne, about her recently published YA novel, Tune In.
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Join us as Claudette and Kim engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they discuss their most recent book orders and what they are most likely to read.
Books Mentioned:
There's Always Next Year by George Johnson and Leah Johnson
This Book Made Me Think of You by Libby Page
Run Home: A Graphic Memoir by Alyssa Bermudez
How to Get Away with Murder by Rebecca Philipson
A Scar like a River by Lisa Graff
If the Tree Could Speak: The Story of the Cross that Saw It All by Tim Tebow
Keeper of Lost Children by Sadiqa Johnson
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Join us as Claudette and Kim engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they talk with special guest, Desiree Niccoli, author of Untethering Dark, and the Haven Cove Series.
Learn more here: Desirée M. Niccoli | Romance with a bite
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Join us as Claudette and Kim engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they discuss romance books.
Books Mentioned:
One True Loves by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Dolly All the Time by Annabel Monaghan
Dear Emmie Blue by Lia Louis
Things We Never Got Over by Lucy Score
The Paradise Problem by Christina Lauren
The Romance Revival by Christina Lauren
Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez
The Night We Met by Abby Jimenez
The Bride by Julie Garwood
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Join us as Claudette and Kim engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they talk with special guest, Justin Margadonna, author of Light is After Winter.
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Join us as Claudette and Kim engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they discuss the books they are most excited to read in 2026.
Books Mentioned:
Dear Debbie by Freida McFadden
The Last of Earth by Deepa Anappara
Half His Age by Jennette McCurdy
The Astral Library by Kate Quinn
Everyone in this Bank is a Thief by Benjamin Stevenson
Daughter of Egypt by Marie Benedict
The Lie You Don’t Know You Believe by Jennie Allen
Three Queens by Rebecca Connolly
Ruins by Lily Brooks-Dalton
The Yankee Sphinx: An FDR Novel by Mark Frost
Mad Mabel by Sally Hepworth
The Fire Agent by David Baerwald
Enormous Wings by Laurie Frankel
The Glass Key: The Magnificent, Epic Novel of Love, War and a Long-Kept Secret by Amanda Geard
It Could Have Been Her by Lisa Jewell
The Pirate Queen by Ariel Lawhon
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Join us as Claudette and Kim engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they discuss their Top 5 reads of 2025.
Books Mentioned:
Becoming by Michelle Obama
Maria by Michelle Moran
This is How it Always Is by Laurie Frankel
The Queens of Crime by Marie Benedict
Rage by Linda Castillo
The Little Liar by Mitch Albom
The River is Waiting by Wally Lamb
My Stroke of Insight by Jill Bolte Taylor, PH.D.
My Beautiful Boy by David Sheff
A Girl Called Samson by Amy Harmon
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Join us as Claudette and Kim engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they talk with special guest, Sarah Blanchard, author of Grabtown.
Find more information here: https://sarahpblanchard.com/
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Join us as Claudette and Kim engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they talk with special guest, Amelia South, author of Think like an Herbalist.
Find more information here: https://nobsherbalist.com/think-like-an-herbalist/
You can also see Amelia here: https://www.tiktok.com/@theoriginalmealchan
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Join us as Claudette and Kim engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they discuss their most recent book orders and what they are most likely to read.
Books Mentioned:
Lord of the Flies: The Graphic Novel by William Golding
It Doesn’t Have to Hurt: Your Smart Guide to a Pain-Free Life by Sanjay Gupta
How Girls are Made by Mindy McGinnis
A Marriage at Sea: A True Story of Love, Obsession, and Shipwreck by Sophie Elmhirst
A Fate So Cold by Amanda Foody and C.L. Herman
100 Rules for Living to 100: An Optimist’s Guide to a Happy Life by Dick Dyke
The Elements by John Boyne
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Join us as Claudette and Kim engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they talk with special guest, Brian Palaia, Town Manager for the Town of Killingly, CT.
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Join us as Claudette and Kim engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they talk with special guest, Jessica Gervais, Founder and CEO of Parent's Corner.
Find out more information here: https://parentscorner.com/
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Join us as Claudette and Kim engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they discuss their most recent book orders and what they are most likely to read.
Books Mentioned:
Heartwood by Amity Gaige
Up in Smoke by Nick Brooks
The Busybody Book Club by Freya Sampson
Stardust by Aki Poroyama
I See You’ve Called in Dead by John Kenney
The Girls of Good Fortune by Kristina McMorris
Across the Crying Sands (The Women of Cannon Beach) by Jane Kirkpatrick
Heir of Storms (Storm Weaver #1) by Lauryn Hamilton Murray
The Emperor of Gladness by Ocean Vuong
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Join us as Claudette and Kim engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they talk with special guest, Charlene Malbaurn, author of Confessions of a Cashier.
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Join us as Claudette and Kim engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they talk with special guest, Keven McNeill, author of Pushing It Down: A Memoir. Learn more about Keven here: First In Tactics, LLC
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Join us as Claudette and Kim engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they discuss their most recent reads.
Books Mentioned:
With a Vengeance by Riley Sager
The Queens of Crime by Marie Benedict
Count My Lies by Sophie Stava
The Little Liar by Mitch Albom
Say You'll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez Canary Girls by Jennifer Chiaverini Blood Moon by Sandra Brown Ladies of the Republic by Jeanne Abrams
The Surrogate Mother by Freida McFadden
The Widow by John Grisham
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Join us as Claudette and Kim engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they talk with special guest, Gabby Benson, co-owner of Mountain Laurel Floral Designs. Learn more here: Mountain Laurel Floral
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Join us as Claudette and Kim engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they talk with special guests, Christopher Strout, and Amanda Strout, about their dog walking & pet care services, Happy Hounds, LLC. Learn more here: Facebook
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Join us as Claudette and Kim engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they talk with special guest, Christopher Strout, and his wife, Amanda, about his specialized art designs. Learn more here: Strout's Custom Acrylics
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Join us as Claudette, Kim, and special guest, Rachel Mather engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they discuss vacationing in the Caribbean.
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Join us as Claudette and Kim engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they talk with special guest, Concetta Falcone-Codding about her book The Lonely Nest: The Story of Two Women Whose Short Lives Will One Day Make a Difference in the World.
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Join us as Claudette and Kim engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they discuss their most recent book orders and what they are most likely to read.
Books Mentioned:
Strangers in Time by David Baldacci
When the Wolf Comes Home by Nat Cassidy
Dinner for Vampires: Life on a Cult TV Show by Bethany Joy Lenz
The Bright Years by Sarah Damoff
The Summer of You and Me by Denise Hunter
The Wedding People by Allison Espach
Expect Great Things!: How the Katharine Gibbs School Revolutionized the American Workplace for Women by Vanda Krefft
The Book Club for Troublesome Women by Marie Bostwick
The Story She Left Behind by Patti Callahan Henry
Not Nothing by Gayle Forman
All the Stars Align by Gretchen Schreiber
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Join us as Claudette and Kim engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they talk with special guest, Robert B. O'Connor about his book Jeep Show – A Trouper at the Battle of the Bulge.
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Join us as Claudette and Kim engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they talk with special guests, Sarah Wolfburg, and Melissa Halford about their podcast Could Read, Should Read, Must Read.
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Join us as Claudette and Kim engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they talk with special guest, Carissa Decelles, owner of Wheelhaus Brands. Learn more here: Wheelhaus | making the world a bolder place through audacious creativity
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Join us as Claudette and Kim engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they talk with special guest, Sarah Wolfburg, Coordinator for the Northeast Connecticut Education Foundation.
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Join us as Claudette engages in another lit talk. In this episode, she meets with Drew Tingley in an interview style discussion for his class on Management.
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Join us as Claudette and Kim engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they discuss their most recent reads.
Books Mentioned:
Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano
This Time Tomorrow by Emma Straub
Dark Room Etiquette by Robin Roe
America's First Daughter by Stephanie Dray and Laura Kamoie
House of Lincoln by Nancy Horan
The Librarian of Auschwitz by Salva Rubio
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Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Kylie engage in another lit talk. In this episode, we ask Kylie many questions about her pregnancy and what she has learned.
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Join us as Claudette and Kim engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they talk with special guests, Dillion Daigle and Cassidy Ball, about eating fresh with Daigle Farm LLC.
You can also learn more by listening to their podcast, Simply Growing Food.
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Join us as Claudette and Kim engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they discuss books they can’t wait to read in this new year.
Books Mentioned:
More or Less Maddy by Lisa Genova
The Stolen Life of Colette Marceau by Kristin Harmel
We all live here by Jo Jo Moyes
Last Twilight in Paris by Pam Jenoff
The Jackal’s Mistress by Chris Bohjalian
The Gut-Brain Paradox: Improve Your Mood, Clear Brain Fog, and Reverse Disease by Healing Your Microbiome by Dr. Steven R. Gundry
Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry
The Queens of Crime by Marie Benedict
The River is Waiting by Wally Lamb
Three Wild Dogs by Markus Zusak
It's a Love Story by Annabel Monaghan
The Complete Mold Detox: The Definitive Guide to Healing Your Body from Mold Illness and Mycotoxins by Becky Campbell
Rage by Linda Castillo
The Survivor: How I Made It Through 6 Concentration Camps and Became a Nazi Hunter by Josef Lewkowicz
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Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Kylie engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they discuss their top 4 reads of 2024.
Books Mentioned:
Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
Ready or Not by Cara Bastone
Keeper of the Lost Cities Series by Shannon Messenger
Attached at the Hip by Christine Riccio
Trajectory by Cambria Gordon
The Brightwood Code by Monica Hesse
All These Threads of Time by Sarah Crowne
The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon
Hunger: A Memoir of (My) Body by Roxane Gay
The Divorce by Moa Herngren
Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
Lula Dean's Little Library of Banned Books by Kirsten Miller
Join us as Claudette and Kim engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they discuss The Gift of Nothing by Patrick McDonnell.
Join us as Claudette and Kim engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they discuss The Frozen River by Arial Lawhon
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Kylie engage with another special guest. In this episode, they talk with Josh Sandage about Twin Barrel Foxglove's new album Ode to the Old which is now available on all major streaming platforms!
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Join us as Claudette, Kim, Heather, and Kylie engage in Would You Rather questions based on Halloween.
Join us as Claudette and Kim engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they discuss All These Threads of Time by Sarah Crowne.
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Kylie engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they discuss their most recent read of Eva Mozes Kor's, and Danica Davidson, I Will Protect You: A True Story of Twins Who Survived Auschwitz.Also mentioned: Temple Bnai Israel
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Join us as Claudette and Kim engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they discuss The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Tayler Jenkins Reid.
Also mentioned: How to Get a Life in Ten Dates by Jenny L. Howe
Join us as Claudette, and Kim engage in another special lit talk. In this episode, they talk with special guest, Sarah Crowne, about her recently published YA novel, All These Threads of Time.Home - Sarah Crowne Books
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Join us as Claudette, Kim, Heather, and Kylie engage in a game session. Listen as they play a condensed version of Monikers in this review.
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Kylie engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they discuss their most recent read of Annabel Monaghan's Summer Romance.
Join us as Claudette, and Kim engage in another special lit talk. In this episode, they talk with June Griffiths, longest standing KPL volunteer of 35+years.
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Kylie engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they discuss the very sensitive topic of fat shaming.
Titles mentioned:
Blubber by Judy Blume
Dumplin by Julie murphy
Starfish by Lisa Fipps
Fat chance, Charlie Vega by Crystal Maldonado
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Kylie engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they discuss their most recent read of Freida McFadden's The Housemaid.
Join us as Claudette, and Kylie engage with another special guest. In this episode they speak with Adelle, KPL's summer intern, about obtaining a Master's Degree in Library Science as well as other library degrees.
Join us as Claudette, Kim, Heather, and Kylie engage in a game session. Listen as they play a condensed version of Priorities: A Party Game of Absurd Choices in this review.
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Kylie engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they discuss Amy Wilson's book Happy to Help: Adventures of a People Pleaser.
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Kylie have an engaging game session for you. Listen as they play a few rounds in this Red Flags review.
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Kylie engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they discuss their recent reads.
Books mentioned:
The Last One at the Wedding by Jason Rekulak
After Anna by Lisa Scottoline
Slow Dance by Rainbow Rowell
Six More Months of June by Daisy Garrison
Love and Other Words by Christina Lauren
I Wish You Would by Eva Des Lauriers
The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han
Love, Off the Record by Smantha Markum
Today, Tonight, Tomorrow by Rachel Lynn Solomon
Betting of You Lynn Painter
Better Than the Movies by Lynn Painter
Cribsheet by Emily Oster
The Hurricane Wars by Thea Guanzon
The Brightwood Code - Monica Hesse
Princess Gwenevere and the Jewell Riders - Jordie Bellaire
Rebel Rising - Rebel Wilson
Join us as Claudette, and Kim engage with special guests, Drew and his mom, Melissa. Listen as a short walk down the 80's memory lane happens.
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Kylie engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they discuss Summer Reading, 2024. Read, Renew, Repeat!
Join us as Claudette, and Kim engage with special guests, Drew and his mom, Melissa. Melissa is the owner of Wizard of Pawz in Dayville, Ct. From big dogs to small rabbits, pet grooming is her specialty.
https://www.facebook.com/Windhams.Wizard.Of.Pawz/
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Kylie engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they discuss their recent reads.
Books Mentioned:
Attached at the Hip by Christine Riccio
One Perfect Couple by Ruth Ware
I Wish You Would by Eva Des Lauriers
Everyone on This Train Is a Suspect by Benjamin Stevenson
Gwen & Art Are Not in Love by Lex Croucher
Ready or Not by Cara Bastone
Kitchen Gardening for Beginners: Regrow Your Leftover Greens, Stalks, Seeds, and More by Katie Elzer-Peters
The Ex by Freida McFadden
The Perfect Son by Freida McFadden
Ward D by Freida McFadden
Defending Jacob by William Landay
We Need to Talk About Kevin by Lionel Shriver
You by Caroline Kepnes
The Housemaid by Freida McFadden
Beach Read by Emily Henry
Funny Story by Emily Henry
Book Lovers by Emily Henry
Trajectory by Cambria Gordon
The Burning by Linda Castillo
The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read (and Your Children Will Be Glad That You Did) by Philippa Perry
Join us as Claudette, Kim, Heather, and Kylie engage in a game session. Listen as they play a condensed version of Really Loud Librarians in this review.
Join us as Claudette, and Kim engage with another special guest. In this episode they speak with Patti George, advocate for the Quiet Corner Veterans Support Coalition, and Wreaths Across America. Learn about how you can honor local heroes and sponsor a wreath to be placed on a veteran’s grave.
http://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/CT0149
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Join us as Claudette, and Kim engage in another special lit talk. In this episode, they talk with special guest, Adam Rondeau, owner of Chubby Dog Coffee Co.
https://www.chubbydogcoffee.com/
Join us as Claudette, and Kim engage in another special lit talk. In this episode, they talk with special guest, Bob Hocking, about his life's journeys and all the books he has published.
http://inmybackpack.com/
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Kylie engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they discuss their recent reads.
Join us as Claudette, and Kim engage in another special lit talk. In this episode, they talk with special guests, Randi Mendez, Ph.D. Program Manager & Community Liaison, and Katie Malgioglio, MSW, Community Liaison & Community Engagement Coordinator from the University of Connecticut’s Technical Assistance for Brownfields (Region 1).
https://tab.program.uconn.edu/
Join us as Claudette, and Kim engage in another special lit talk. In this episode, they discuss with special guest, Leslie McDonough, how an anthropologist becomes a library director.
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Kylie share embarrassing life moments for April Fool's Day.
Join us as Claudette, and Kim engage in another special lit talk. In this episode, they discuss finding love later in life with special guests, Jeannie and Dave.
Join us as Claudette, and Kim engage in another special lit talk. In this episode, they discuss when life throws you a curveball.
Join us as Claudette, and Kim engage in another special lit talk. In this episode, they discuss how different life choices could present an alternate universe. Based on the book Maybe in Another Life by Taylor Jenkins Reid.
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Drew engage in another special lit talk. In this episode, they discuss car accidents.
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Drew engage in another special lit talk. In this episode, they discuss all the ways being an adult comes second nature when you've been one for a long time.
Join us as Claudette, and Kim engage in another special lit talk. In this episode, they discuss how a random act of kindness goes a long way.
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and special guest, Dwayne Mather, engage in another special lit talk. In this episode, they discuss the love of music.
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Drew engage in another special lit talk. In this episode, they discuss all the ways being an adult is tough.
Join us as Claudette and Kim engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they discuss their most recent reads.
Join us as Claudette and Kim engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they discuss books they can’t wait to read in this new year.
Join us as Claudette engages with special guest Terry, KPL's Circulation Supervisor. Listen to how Terry's part time position as a library assistant in 1979 turned into a lifelong library career.
Join us as Claudette engages with special guest James Rourke. Listen how he has used his 26 years of experience as a psychology high school teacher to open up the conversation on mental health.
Join Claudette as she engages in a discussion with special guests, Heather and Jeannie, about the holiday spirit and who is feeling like a Grinch.
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Kylie reflect on the past year. In this episode, they discuss some of their favorite reads in 2023.
Join us as Claudette, and Kylie engage in a discussion with special guest, Heather Tarbox, about their favorite holiday reads.
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Kylie engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they discuss their favorite library programs over the last year.
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Kylie engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they discuss what happens when you just have to wing it.
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Kylie engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they discuss what they've recently finished reading and watching.
Join us as Claudette, and Kylie engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they invite special guest, Lauren, to discuss Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour Movie.
Join us as Claudette and Kim engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they speak with special guest, Shawna Dickerman, owner of Sugarz Bakery.
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Kylie engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they discuss the GIANT room and their upcoming visit to the library for an exciting library program.
https://www.thegiantroom.com/
Join us as Claudette and Kylie engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they talk with special guest, Lily, about working with Etsy to promote unique items.
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Books Mentioned:
In Someone Else's Shoes by JoJo Moyes
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Kylie engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they invite special guest, Lauren, to discuss Taylor Swift.
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Kylie engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they discuss their most recent reads.
Books Mentioned:
Teach the Torches to Burn: A Romeo & Juliet Remix - Caleb Roehrig
Into the Bright Open: A Secret Garden Remix - Cherie Dimaline
Hester - Laurie Lico Albanese
Something More - Jackie Khalilieh
Autism in Heels: The Untold Story of a Female Life on the Spectrum - Jennifer O'Toole
The Kiss Quotient - Helen Hoang
Check & Mate - Ali Hazelwood
The Heart Principle - Helen Hoang
The True Love Experiment - Christina Lauren
The Soulmate Equation - Christina Lauren
Death on the Nile - Agatha Christie
The It Girl - Ruth Ware
One by One - Ruth Ware
The Death of Mrs. Westaway - Ruth Ware
The Very Unfortunate Wish of Melony Yoshimura - Waka T. Brown
Assistant to the Villain - Hannah Nicole Maehrer
Meet Me in Another Life - Catriona Silvey
Maybe in Another Life - Taylor Jenkins Reid
Every Day - David Levithan
Another Day - David Levithan
Someday - David Levithan
Cleat Cute - Meryl Wilsner
Life on an Old Country Farm - Albert Preston Whitaker Jr, Stephen L. Robbins
My Roommate Is a Vampire - Jenna Levine
King of Wrath - Ana Huang
Jessica's Guide to Dating on the Dark Side - Beth Fantaskey
Colleen Hoover
Stephen King
The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon - Stephen King
Cujo - Stephen King
The Tommyknockers - Stephen King
Dean Koontz
The Whisper Man - Alex North
A Dirty Job - Christopher Moore
Borrow My Heart - Kasie West
Give Me a Sign - Anna Sortino
The Lightning Thief - Rick Riordan
The Sun and the Star - Rick Riordan, Mark Oshiro
The Chalice of the Gods - Rick Riordan
Eragon - Christopher Paolini
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Wednesday, October 4, 2023 - 6:00pm EDT
RJ Julia Booksellers
768 Boston Post Road
Madison, CT 06443
https://www.rjjulia.com/event/david-levithan-ryan-and-avery
Join us as Claudette and Kim engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they speak with special guest, Eric D. Stone, author of Jumpstart Your Workplace Culture: A Road Map For Igniting High Performance. http://www.ericdstone.com/
For business consulting: https://clearpathventures.com/
Join us as Claudette and Kim engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they speak with special guests, Laurie Waite and Marian Hallowell, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, Sarah Williams Danielson Chapter.
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Kylie engage in another lit talk. In this episode, Kylie asks many questions about what happens in the first few weeks after a baby is born.
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Kylie engage in another lit talk. In this episode, Kylie ponders asks many questions about labor and delivery.
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Kylie engage in another lit talk. In this episode, Kylie ponders the possibility of pregnancy and asks many questions about it.
Join us as Claudette and Kim engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they speak with Officer Joseph McCusker, School Resource Officer for the town of Killingly.
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Kylie engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they discuss vacationing in Texas.
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Kylie engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they discuss their most recent reads.
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Kylie engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they discuss the 2024 Nutmeg Book Nominees.
Join us as Claudette and Kim engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they speak with Amy Brunet, Broker/Owner of Brunet & Company Real Estate.
https://www.brunetandcompanyrealestate.com/
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Kylie engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they discuss vacationing in Hawaii.
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Kylie engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they discuss vacationing in Alaska.
Join us as Claudette and Kim engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they talk with special guest, Gretchen, to learn all about how to care for plants.
Join us as Kim and Kylie engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they discuss food allergies and how that determines what they eat.
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Kylie engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they discuss Summer Reading, 2023.
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Kylie engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they discuss books recently borrowed from KPL’s shelves.
Join us as Claudette and Kim engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they speak with Brad and Pamela Thompson, Internationally Certified EFT Practitioners and owners of Wellness Within. https://www.wellnesswithinct.com/
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Kylie engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they have an awkward conversation about mental health.
https://www.killinglypl.org/book-lists/category/mental-health
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Kylie engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they speak with Jean Bolin, volunteer with Danielson Martial Arts.
https://www.danielsonmartialarts.com/
Join us as Claudette, and Kylie engage with two special guests. In this episode, they speak with Kelsey Hust, Community and Worksite Wellness Program Manager, Tobacco Treatment Specialist, and Youth Substance Prevention Coalition Coordinator and Julia Resener, Assistant Development & Prevention Coordinator and Tobacco Treatment Specialist, from United Services discuss prevention services and share their stories.
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Kylie engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they discuss the trials and tribulations of fashion today.
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Kylie engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they connect with an old friend and find out the latest developments in Drew's life.
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Kylie engage in another lit talk. In this episode, Kylie seeks advice on parenting.
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Kylie engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they wrap up the month of books.
In this special edition, listen to these several attempts to podcast as we learned our way and now share these silly bloopers with you.
Join us as Claudette and Kylie engage with two special guests. In this episode Lauryn Hart & Joshua Sandage, the owners of Ra Ra's Ice Cream Shop, share all about their first year of business and when their opening day will be for the 2023 season.
Join us as Claudette and Kylie engage with another special guest. In this episode, Kyle Gregoire, Community & Donor Relations Manager of the Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor, shares a detailed account of the Last Green Valley and the unique role he has within this organization.
Join us as Claudette, and Kim engage with another special guest. In this episode, Bucky Lohbusch, the new Director of Parks & Recreation for the Town of Killingly, engages in one of our Lit Talks.
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Kylie engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they discuss where they discover new releases for the library.
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Kylie engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they discuss what they are currently reading.
Join us as Claudette, and Kim engage in a discussion about things that happen behind the scenes with KPL’s Interlibrary Loan, featuring Heather Tarbox.
Join us as Claudette & Brittany discuss their love of bad guys with a special focus on AMC’s Walking Dead and the Netflix seriesYou. There’s even a sneak peek into For You & Only You by Caroline Kepnes out in bookstores at the end of April, 2023.
Join us as Claudette, and Kim engage with another special guest. In this episode they speak with Matt Geeza, Director of the Connecticut State Library for Accessible Books. Learn all about the services they provide and their partnership with the National Library Service for the Blind & Print Disabled.
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Kylie engage in another lit talk. In this episode, the world of hobbies is explored.
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Kylie engage in another lit talk. In this episode, Kylie seeks advice on how to keep a tidy home.
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Kylie engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they discuss what they are currently reading.
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Kylie engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they reflect on past regrets.
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Kylie engage in a Lit Talk about all they are looking forward to in the new year.
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Kylie reflect on the past year. In this episode, they discuss more of the best of 2022.
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Kylie reflect on the past year. In this episode, they discuss some of the best books and music from 2022.
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Kylie engage in another lit talk. In this episode, Kylie seeks advice on interpersonal relationships & self-care.
Join us as Claudette, and Kim engage in a discussion about things that happen behind the scenes with KPL’s new Marketing & Technology Librarian, Kylie Hart.
Join us as Claudette, and Kim engage in a discussion on the pros and cons of technology.
Join us as Claudette, and Kim engage in a discussion focused on the merits of friendship during this season of thankfulness.
Join us as Claudette, and Kim engage with another special guest. In this episode they speak with Patti George, advocate for Wreaths Across America, and the Quiet Corner Veterans Support Coalition. Learn about how you can honor local heroes, and sponsor a wreath to be placed on a veteran’s grave.
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Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Drew engage in a another special lit talk. In this episode, they wish Drew well as he gets ready to embark on a new career.
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Drew have an engaging game session for you. Listen as they play a game of Last Word and review it.
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Drew engage with another special guest. In this episode they speak with James Newman, owner of Human Performance Tools.
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Drew have an engaging game session for you. Listen as they play a game of Encore and review it.
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Drew engage with another special guest. In this episode they speak with Elina Van Den Berg about her recent experience singing to the Green Monster at Fenway Park.
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Drew engage with another special guest. In this episode they speak with Wendy Garosshen, owner of Heirloom Food Company.
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Drew engage with another special guest. In this episode they speak with local author, Matthew Sandage, about his recently published book The Hereafter.
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Drew engage in a another special lit talk. In this episode, they choose different superhero options when faced with “Would You Rather” questions.
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Drew engage with another special guest. In this episode they speak with Ryan Mason, co-owner of ServiceMaster by Mason. Learn about his experience as a part of the cleanup crew at the Pentagon directly following 9/11.
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Drew engage with another special guest. In this episode they speak with Beth Markowski-Roop, Marketing Director of ServiceMaster by Mason. Learn about her journey, and all the things that are so important for homeowners and businesses.
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Drew engage with two special guests. In this episode they speak with Greg Ledogar and Josh Bourque, owners of Boroughs Brewing. Learn about their journey, and all about unique brews.
Join us as Claudette, and Kim engage with another special guest. In this episode they speak with Rachel Mather, owner of Busy Bees Concierge, LLC. Learn about her journey, and hear about what her business can do for you.
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Drew engage in a another special lit talk. In this episode, they discuss all the little things that make them slightly less cranky.
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Drew engage in a another special lit talk. In this episode, they discuss all the little things that tend to get under their skin.
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Drew engage with another special guest. In this episode they speak with Dana Dowdell, owner of Boss Consulting HR. Learn about her journey, Human Resources, and even listen to her very own podcast, Quirky HR.
Join us as Claudette, and Drew engage with another special guest. In this episode, they speak with paint specialist Eva-Marie Van Den Berg Roberts.
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Drew engage in a another special lit talk. In this episode, they discuss their fears and other life altering decisions.
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Drew engage in a another special lit talk. In this episode, they unfortunately do not dance with Drew. Instead they discuss how he found a career in the technology field.
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Drew engage in a another special lit talk. In this episode, they discuss their journeys, how they got there, and where they're going next.
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Drew engage with another special guest. In this episode, they speak with Kelsey Hust, LMSW. Listen how Kelsey is working to prevent vaping (ENDS – Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems) and marijuana use among youth in the community as she leads the Youth Substance Prevention Coalition as the Community and Worksite Wellness Manager for United Services.
Join us as Claudette and Kim discuss books they couldn’t put down just in time for fast, summer reads.
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Drew beyond the beaten path as they engage in another lit talk. Listen as they discuss 2022's Summer Reading theme and what it means to them.
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Drew have an engaging game session for you. Listen as they play a few rounds in this Cards Against Humanity review.
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Drew engage with another special guest. In this episode, Bill Reid, Chief Ranger of The Last Green Valley shares what makes our quiet corner of the world so special.
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Drew engage with two special guests. In this episode, Diane L. Manning, President & CEO of United Services, and Emily Morrison, Development Director for United Services, join us in a holistic conversation. Learn how their organization of behavioral and mental health professionals are addressing the needs of those throughout our local community.
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Drew engage with another special guest. In this episode, they speak with James Rourke, an up and coming author. Listen how he has used his 26 years of experience as a high school teacher, and his passion for history, psychology, and philosophy to publish six books.
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Drew engage with another special guest. In this episode, they get to hear how Randy Duquette’s love for his community became the catalyst for Killingly’s SpringFest celebration.
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Drew engage with another special guest. In this episode Andrew Morrison, owner and founder of REAL Custom Training, engages in one of our Lit Talks.
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Drew engage with another special guest. In this episode They get the full scoop on John Penney, Public safety, court and Windham County reporter for the Norwich Bulletin.
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Drew engage with another special guest. In this episode Mary Calorio, Town Manager for the Town of Killingly, engages in one of our Lit Talks.
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Drew engage with another special guest. In this episode Mat Dube, Director of Highway Operations for the Town of Killingly, engages in one of our Lit Talks. Listen as they explore some of the concepts shared in Atomic Habits by James Clear.
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Drew engage in another lit talk. In this episode they are completely off their game.
Join us as Claudette, Kim, Brittany, and Drew engage in a lit talk about women. In this episode they discuss what it is like to be a women in our local community, and the challenges many face around the world because of their assigned sex. Watch out, this one is a bit hot!
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Drew engage with two special guests. In this episode Lauryn Hart & Joshua Sandage, the new owners of Ra Ra's Ice Cream Shop, share all about their new venture. Get a taste of all the drool worthy work they are doing as they begin their new journey.
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Drew engage with another special guest. In this episode Chris O'Connor, from the Eastern Connecticut Paranormal Society, is back in the studio with some new stories to scare.
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Drew engage in another thought provoking conversation. In this episode, they talk about leadership.
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Drew engage in another thought provoking conversation. In this episode, they talk about relationships.
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Drew engage in another thought provoking conversation. In this episode, they share some love stories.
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Drew engage in another thought provoking conversation. In this episode, they explore their goals for the year, their motivators and mindsets for achievement, and what defines success.
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Drew engage with another special guest. In this episode, Jill St. Clair, Economic Development Director from the Town of Killingly, is back in the studio to teach us all about why money matters.
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Drew engage with another special guest. In this episode Tracy Mason, Director of Parks & Recreation for the Town of Killingly, is back to help us get active.
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Drew engage in a Lit Talks about all they are looking forward to in the new year.
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Drew engage with another special guest. In this episode Evin Beckett, owner of Village Barber Shop, engages in one of our Lit Talks.
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Drew reflect on the year. In this episode they share their favorite, and not so favorite, movies, tv shows, music, and books.
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Drew engage with another special guest. In this episode, Trent Pappas, Owner of Lillium Florist, engages in one of our Lit Talks.
Join us as the Killingly Public Library Team comes together to express all that they appreciate about you and your patronage. Hear the heartfelt words of staff members; Claudette, Kim, Drew, Terry, Brittany, Heather, Allison, Gretchen, Tristan, and Kathleen.
Join us as Claudette and Kim engage in a back stage conversation. In this episode they discuss their favorite holiday traditions in one very special Lit Talk.
Join us as Claudette and Drew engage with another special guest. In this episode Mat Dube, Director of Highway Operations for the Town of Killingly, is back to engage in one of our Special Lit Talks.
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Drew engage with two special guests. In this episode volunteers, Jean Cyr and Melinda Dion French, both Director and Assistant Director for Friends of Assisi Food Pantry, engage in one of our Lit Talks.
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Drew engage with another special guest. In this episode, Charles Crowley, Honored Veteran and Commander of The American Legion Post #21 of Danielson, Connecticut, engages in one of our Lit Talks.
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Drew engage with another special guest. In this episode, Ronald P. Coderre, Honored Veteran and Respected Philanthropy Counsel, engages in one of our Lit Talks.
Join us as Claudette & Drew engage with another special guest. In this episode Chris O'Connor, from the Eastern Connecticut Paranormal Society, is back to engage in another one of our Lit Talks.
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Drew engage with another special guest. In this episode Chris O'Connor, from the Eastern Connecticut Paranormal Society, engages in one of our Lit Talks.
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Drew engage with another special guest. In this episode Robin Lofquist, Treasurer of the Friends of the Library, engages in one of our Lit Talks.
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Drew engage with another special guest. In this episode José R. Rosario, CEO & founder of The Phoenix Empowered, engages in one of our Lit Talks.
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Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Drew engage with another special guest. In this episode Andrew (Andy) Morrison, Director of Business and Industry Services in Quinebaug Valley Community College's Continuing Education and Workforce Development Department, engages in one of our Lit Talks.
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Drew engage with another special guest. In this episode José R. Rosario, CEO & founder of The Phoenix Empowered, engages in one of our Lit Talks. This discussion gets a little political and brings difficult conversations to the table, as our cast go around the table sharing their thoughts and opinions about some of today's most challenged books.
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Drew engage with another special guest. In this episode Fay Beriau, President of Paws Cat Shelter, Inc., engages in one of our Lit Talks.
Join us as Kim and Drew engage with another special guest. In this episode Claudette Stockwell, Library Director, engages in one of our Lit Talks.
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Drew engage with another special guest. In this episode Attorney James K. Kelley, engages in one of our Lit Talks.
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Drew engage with another special guest. In this episode Tracy Mason, Director of Parks & Recreation for the Town of Killingly, engages in one of our Lit Talks.
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Drew engage with another special guest. In this episode Mat Dube, Director of Highway Operations for the Town of Killingly, engages in one of our Lit Talks.
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Drew kick off a new season filled with special guests. In this episode, Jill St. Clair, Economic Development Director from the Town of Killingly, engages in one of our Lit Talks.
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Drew discuss all things gifts. Hear about some of the best gifts they have ever given and received. Learn about what made these exchanges special and possibly get inspired for your next gift exchange.
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Drew discuss their best birthday celebrations. Find out what made their special days, and how they like to spend them. They even share some family traditions.
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Drew discuss their favorite ocean themed titles. Listen to their sea stories and discover a treasure trove of books and movies to checkout.
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Drew talk vacations. Hear about some of the places they have been, might like to go, and their favorite ways to travel. Who knows, they might inspire you to take a vacation?
Claudette, Drew, and Kim engage in a game of Table Topics. They each take turns asking each other questions, providing insight into their lives and interests beyond the library.
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Drew talk about bears. Hear about some classic books and movies that feature bears, along with some funny stories involving bears.
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Drew continue their discussion on music. This episode they narrow in on some of their favorite artists and share cool content that can be found within their library. Possibly discover your next favorite artist!
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Drew discuss their favorite albums, songs, genres, and artists. They share why they resonate with certain music and how they typically like to enjoy it.
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Drew discuss pride and what it means to them. Learn about how libraries can bring a sense of community to LGBTQIA+ and how these librarians strive to do that. Through their conversation, they are able to understand each other's perspectives and learn how they can grow to be better ALLY's.
Join us as Claudette, Kim and Drew discuss their hobbies and interests and what motivates them to further explore their passions. They explore the obstacles they face in the process as they share topics ranging from beekeeping, to writing, to nutrition.
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Drew analyze the atmosphere surrounding gender roles in the library and their experiences over the years. They explore how there are common misconceptions about who can utilize certain library services and how things are not always as they seem when it comes to being male or female in the library.
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Drew share their experiences when it comes to being a librarian and whether they feel they live up to the common stereotypes surrounding librarianship. Learn more about their journeys, and what keeps them grounded to the library.
Claudette, Drew, and Kim engage in a game of Table Topics. They each take turns asking each other questions, providing insight into their lives and interests beyond the library.
Claudette, Drew, and Kim engage in a game of Table Topics. They each take turns asking each other questions, providing insight into their lives and interests beyond the library.
Claudette, Drew, and Kim engage in a game of Table Topics. They each take turns asking each other questions, providing insight into their lives and interests beyond the library.
Join us as Claudette & Brittany discuss the book, You Love Me by Caroline Kepnes. Listen as they share why they feel in love with this book and the main character. Drew chimes in on occasion to get more details, but their enthusiasm alone will make anyone want to seek out this title or even catch the latest television series based around this novel.
Claudette, Drew, and Kim engage in a game of Table Topics. They each take turns asking each other questions, providing insight into their lives and interests beyond the library.
Join us as Claudette and Kim discuss their favorite adult books and the stigma that accompanies the phrase, "adult books." See what they are reading and what they recommend for advanced readers to check out.
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Drew discuss the shows they have been watching. Find out what they are loving and what they are looking forward to in 2021.
Join us as Claudette and Kim discuss their favorite young adult books and what they highly recommend. Drew joins in the discussion, asking them questions about their reads and what interests them?
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Drew talk about the struggles of finding a good book and how to find that page turner. Drew questions them about navigating the library and what is normal when it comes to being a reader.
Kim and Claudette discuss the books they could not put down during 2020. They talk about the themes they seemed to be drawn to and what they love about them.