Gaston Speaks: Recent Episodes
Gaston County Public Library
Gaston Speaks is produced by the Gaston County Public Library for the Gaston County community and beyond. We cover upcoming releases, local history, library events, and more! This is a podcast for your community, from your library.
A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in July 2026.
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A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in July 2026.
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A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in June 2026.
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Have you voticed yet? Are you as ready to share your correct opinions as we are?
Then you're in luck! It's time for the Fifth Annual Voticed Awards. Kendall, Andrew, and Angelique discuss their favorites and least favorites from the past season based on pure scientific fact and not just vibes. 👀
After listening, head over to the Off the Shelf blog and share your thoughts on the episode.
And don't forget to sign up for Summer Reading at your favorite GCPL branch!
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A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in May 2026.
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Gaston Speaks' plot to conquer the podcast world continues with another episode of We're Booked Up! In this episode, Kendall, Andrew, and Angelique discuss How to Become the Dark Lord and Die Trying by Django Wexler.
After listening, head over to the Off the Shelf blog and share your thoughts on the episode.
And then head over to GastonLibrary.org to learn more about what your library has to offer.
A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in April 2026.
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Ready to fall a little in love? In this episode of We're Booked Up, Kendall, Andrew, and Angelique discuss Atmosphere: A Love Story by Taylor Jenkins Reid.
After listening, head over to the Off the Shelf blog and share your thoughts on the episode.
And mark your calendars! The Annual Friends of the Gaston County Public Library Book Sale is coming up! Click here to learn more.
A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in March 2026.
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Love is in the office! For this episode, Kendall, Andrew, and Angelique discuss The Truth According to Ember, a contemporary romance by Danica Nava.
After listening, head over to the Off the Shelf blog and share your thoughts on the episode.
And don't forget to sign up for Wowbrary!
A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in February 2026.
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It's time to solve a murder. Or maybe critique it. For this episode of We're Booked Up, Kendall, Andrew and Angelique discuss The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman.
After listening, head over to the Off the Shelf blog and share your thoughts on the episode.
And look for your next read at the NC Digital Library!
A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in January 2026.
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Happy Holidays, listeners! Your present from the library is a fun holiday episode with Kendall, Andrew, and Angelique discussing Christmas at Glitter Peak Lodge by Kjersti Herland Johnsen.
After listening, head over to the Off the Shelf blog and share your thoughts on the episode.
Then head over to Freegal Music to put together a holiday playlist.
A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in December 2025.
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Time for a little nostalgia. In this episode, Kendall, Andrew and Angelique discuss One in a Millennial by Kate Kennedy, a glimpse at a generation through the experiences of one woman.
After listening, head over to the Off the Shelf blog and share your thoughts on the episode.
And checkout NCLive.org for all your millennial obsessions.
A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in November 2025.
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Kendall, Andrew, and Angelique are back for another episode. They're discussing What Happened to Ruthy Ramirez by Claire Jiménez.
After listening, head over to the Off the Shelf blog and share your thoughts on the episode.
And checkout GCPL's Library of Things!
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A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in October 2025.
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It's the fifth season premiere of We're Booked Up! Kendall, Andrew, and Angelique are back! For this episode, they've taken on the work of another bestselling, longtime author with Absolute Power by David Baldacci. Will this be the bestselling author they like? Listen to find out.
After listening, head over to the Off the Shelf blog and share your thoughts on the episode.
And checkout GastonLibrary.org for all your GCPL needs.
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A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in September 2025.
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A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in August 2025.
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A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in July 2025.
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A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in June 2025.
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If we had a nickel for every time a character named Ben was terrible, we'd have 2 nickels. But it's still weird.
Anyways! It's time for the Fourth Annual Voticed Awards. Kendall, Andrew, and Angelique discuss their favorites and least favorites from the past season and assign them arbitrary value!
After listening, head over to the Off the Shelf blog and share your thoughts on the episode.
And don't forget to sign up for Summer Reading at your favorite GCPL branch!
Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com
A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in May 2025.
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For this episode, Kendall, Andrew, and Angelique discuss Convenience Store Woman, a "strange little book" by Sayaka Murata.
After listening, head over to the Off the Shelf blog and share your thoughts on the episode.
And checkout GastonLibrary.org for all your GCPL needs.
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A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in April 2025.
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For this episode, Kendall, Andrew, and Angelique discuss The Housemaid, a popular domestic thriller by Freida McFadden.
After listening, head over to the Off the Shelf blog and share your thoughts on the episode.
And don't miss the Friends of the Gaston County Public Library Book Sale! Happening at the Gaston County Public Library Main Branch at 1555 E. Garrison Blvd, Gastonia. Beginning Monday, April 21 and ending Saturday, April 26. Visit the Friends of the Gaston County Public Library website to learn more about the book sale, and about how you can support your library.
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A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in March 2025.
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For this episode, Kendall, Andrew, and Angelique are going back to school with You Should See Me in a Crown by Leah Johnson.
After listening, head over to the Off the Shelf blog and share your thoughts on the episode.
And be sure to sign up for Wowbrary to stay up to date on what's new in the library.
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A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in January 2025.
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Let's take a thrilling step back in time! In this episode, Kendall, Andrew and Angelique discuss Murder Road by Simone St. James.
After listening, head over to the Off the Shelf blog and share your thoughts on the episode.
And look for your next read on the NC Digital Library.
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A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in January 2025.
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Time for a fun holiday read! In this episode, Kendall, Andrew and Angelique discuss The Matzah Ball, a Hanukkah holiday romance by Jean Meltzer.
After listening, head over to the Off the Shelf blog and share your thoughts on the episode.
And don't forget to create your holiday playlist on Freegal!
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A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in December 2024.
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Join Kendall, Andrew, and Angelique for another episode of We're Booked Up! This time they're discussing Finding Me, an autobiography by Viola Davis.
After listening, head over to the Off the Shelf blog and share your thoughts on the episode.
And be sure to check out Hope United Survivor Network for more information on domestic abuse and how you can Give Hope.
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A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in November 2024.
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Time for another episode of We're Booked Up! Join Kendall, Andrew, and Angelique as they discuss Silent City, a noir thriller by Alex Segura.
After listening, leave a comment here or head over to the Off the Shelf blog and tell us what you think.
And be sure to check out hoopla and all its digital offerings!
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A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in October 2024.
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We're back! And we're the same as ever.
For the season 4 premiere of the critically reviewed We're Booked Up, Kendall, Andrew and Angelique discuss Upside Down by Danielle Steel.
After listening, leave a comment here or head over to the Off the Shelf blog and tell us what you think.
And be sure to check out GastonLibrary.Org and explore what your library has to offer!
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A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in September 2024.
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A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in August 2024.
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The audio recording of Kristy Woodson Harvey's author talk on May 9, 2019.
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A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in July 2024.
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A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in June 2024.
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It's the third season finale for We're Booked Up! Kendall, Andrew, and Angelique discuss the best and worst of the books they've read this season.
After listening, head over to the Off the Shelf blog and share your thoughts on the episode.
And don't forget to sign up for Summer Reading at your favorite GCPL branch!
Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com
A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in May 2024.
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Time for another episode of We're Booked Up! This time Kendall, Andrew, and Angelique discuss A Wizard of Earthsea, a high fantasy classic by Ursula K. Le Guin.
After listening, leave a comment here or head over to the Off the Shelf blog and tell us what you think.
And be sure to head over to GastonLibrary.Org and explore what your library has to offer!
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A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in April 2024.
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Kendall, Andrew, and Angelique are back for another fun book talk! In this episode, they discuss Under the Whispering Door by TJ Klune, a wholesome novel about moving forward even at the end.
After listening, leave a comment here or head over to the Off the Shelf blog and tell us what you think.
And don't forget the upcoming Friends of the Gaston County Public Library Book Sale, starting Monday, April 1 and ending Saturday, April 6. Head over the Friends of the Library website to learn more.
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A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in March 2024.
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Kendall, Andrew, and Angelique are back to discuss Book Lovers, a fun contemporary romance by Emily Henry.
After listening, leave a comment here or head over to the Off the Shelf blog and tell us what you think.
And don't forget to sign up for Wowbrary!
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A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in February 2024.
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Three public library employees read a book about murderous public library employees written by a public library employee. Listen to Kendall, Andrew, and Angelique as they discuss How Can I Help You by Laura Sims.
After listening, leave a comment here or head over to the Off the Shelf blog and tell us what you think.
And don't forget to check out the NC Digital Library for your e-book needs!
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Join Andrew and Angelique as Andrew takes us through some of his 96th Academy Awards nomination predictions.
Don't forget to keep an eye on the Off the Shelf blog for even more of Andrew's predictions.
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A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in January 2024.
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Holiday episode time! Kendall, Andrew, and Angelique discuss Bright Lights, Big Christmas by Mary Kay Andrews.
After listening, leave a comment here or head over to the Off the Shelf blog and tell us what you think.
And don't forget to check out Freegal Music for your holiday music needs!
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A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in December 2023.
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Bears, leopards, and seagulls, oh my! Join Kendall, Andrew, and Angelique as they discuss Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law by Mary Roach. And then leave a comment with your own wild animal encounters here or at the Off the Shelf blog.
And don't forget to check out NC Live!
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A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in November 2023.
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It's Spooky Season, so the gang read a horror book! Listen as Kendall, Andrew, and Angelique discuss Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia, and then join the discussion in the comments here or at the Off the Shelf blog.
And don't forget to check out hoopla Digital!
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A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in October 2023.
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Kendall, Andrew, and Angelique are back! We're now in the third season of We're Booked Up, and we read yet another James Patterson book! The Perfect Assassin, written with Brian Sitts, reboots a classic pulp hero, and we have some opinions on it.
After listening, head over to the Off the Shelf blog and share your thoughts on the episode.
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A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in September 2023.
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A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in August 2023.
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Andrew is back for another episode of Andrew Really, Really Likes Award Shows! In this episode, he's going to discuss his nomination predictions for the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards. Listen before Wednesday, July 12th, and share your own predictions in the comments.
Find even more predictions at the Off the Shelf blog.
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The audio recording of Kimmery Martin's author talk on March 5, 2019.
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A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in July 2023.
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A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in June 2023.
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It's the second season finale of We're Booked Up! Kendall, Andrew, and Angelique discuss the best and worst of the books they've read this season.
After listening, head over to the Off the Shelf blog and share your thoughts on the episode.
And don't forget to check out Comic-Con on Saturday, June 3!
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A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in May 2023.
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In this episode, Kendall, Andrew, and Angelique discuss the cult classic Good Omens, a humorous take on the end of the world written by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman.
After listening, head over to the Off the Shelf blog and share your thoughts on the episode.
And don't forget to download the myLIBRO app.
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The Annual Friends of the Gaston County Public Library Book Sale is arriving next week! And the Friends' 40th Anniversary is this year, too! In celebration of the Friends and all they do for our library, listen to a quick history of the Friends organization in Gaston County.
Interested in becoming a member of the Friends? Find more information here.
And don't forget to add the book sale to your calendar!
Episode transcript for more resources.
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A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in April 2023.
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It's time for another episode of Andrew Really, Really Likes Award Shows! Andrew's going to take us through his win predictions for the 95th Academy Awards.
After listening, be sure to check out the library blog, Off the Shelf, for Andrew's complete list of predictions.
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In this episode of We're Booked Up, Kendall, Andrew, and Angelique discuss Kindred, a speculative fiction novel set in the antebellum South by Octavia Butler
After listening, head over to the Off the Shelf blog and share your thoughts on the episode.
Then check out the Virtual Learning & Library Portal for lots of great content.
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A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in March 2023.
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We're late, but we're back! In this episode of We're Booked Up, Kendall, Andrew, and Angelique discuss The Tobacco Wives, a debut novel set in 1940s North Carolina by Adele Myers.
After listening, head over to the Off the Shelf blog and share your thoughts on the episode.
Then check out NC Live to start your own NC history research.
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A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in February 2023.
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Andrew's back for another episode of Andrew Really, Really Likes Award Shows! In this episode, he's sharing his predictions for nominations for the 95th Academy Awards, and his love for Everything Everywhere All At Once.
Be sure to check out the library blog, Off the Shelf, for Andrew's complete list of nominee hopefuls.
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The audio recording of Kristina McMorris's author talk on November 6, 2018.
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A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in January 2023.
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Andrew and Angelique chat with Adam Gaub and Elizabeth McGee in a special collaboration with Gaston County Government's Savvy Citizen podcast.
Kendall, Andrew, and Angelique are back to talk about a fun holiday read, Let It Snow by Beth Moran.
After listening, head over to the Off the Shelf blog and share your thoughts on the episode.
Then check out Freegal Music to find or create your own holiday playlist.
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A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in December 2022.
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Kendall, Andrew, and Angelique are back with another book review. This month's book is November 9 by Colleen Hoover, a New Adult romance.
After listening, head over to the Off the Shelf blog and share your thoughts on the episode.
And then head over to NC Live and check out the Novelist Plus database to help you find your next read.
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A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in November 2022.
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Time for another episode of We're Booked Up. In this episode, Kendall, Andrew, and Angelique discuss In the Dream House by Carmen Maria Machado.
Be aware that this book explores Machado's experience with domestic abuse. Please take care with yourself before continuing.
After listening, head over to the Off the Shelf blog and share your thoughts on the episode.
And be sure to check out Hope United Survivor Network for more information on domestic abuse and how you can Give Hope.
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A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in October 2022.
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To celebrate Library Card Sign Up Month this September, this History Minute recounts the evolution of the Gaston County Public Library.
Check out the episode transcript for resources.
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Time for another episode of the Andrew Really, Really Likes Award Shows show! Andrew’s going to take us through his predictions for the upcoming winners of the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards.
Be sure to check out the library blog, Off the Shelf, for Andrew's complete list of predictions.
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We're back for season two! In this season premiere, Kendall, Andrew, and Angelique discuss Death of the Black Widow by James Patterson and J.D. Barker.
After listening, head over to the Off the Shelf blog and share your thoughts on the episode.
And don't forget to take a look at the GCPL Events Calendar and discover all the fun programming planned for the fall.
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A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in September 2022.
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A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in August 2022.
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We're back with another segment of Andrew Really, Really Likes Award Shows. This time Andrew takes us through his nominee predictions for the 2022 Emmys.
Be sure to check out the library blog, Off the Shelf, for Andrew's complete list of nominee hopefuls.
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A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in July 2022.
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The Catawba and South Fork Rivers are cornerstones of Gaston County history.
Transcript and sources.
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A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in June 2022.
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We're back with a special episode/season finale of We're Booked Up. For this episode, Kendall, Andrew and Angelique discuss the best and worst of the books they read for the season.
After listening, head over to the Off the Shelf blog and share your thoughts on the episode.
And don't forget to check out Summer Reading, starting June 1!
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A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in May 2022.
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For this month's episode, Andrew, Kendall and Angelique discuss The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune.
After listening, head over to the Off the Shelf blog and share your thoughts on the episode.
And don't forget to check out the Gaston Library website for all your library needs.
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A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in April 2022.
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Andrew, Kendall, and Angelique discuss another book! For this episode they're talking about The Guest List by Lucy Foley.
After listening, head over to the Off the Shelf blog and share your thoughts on the episode.
And don't forget to check out the NC Digital Library!
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A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in March 2022.
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Kendall, Andrew, and Angelique are back with another book. This time they're discussing Bringing Down the Duke by Evie Dunmore.
After listening, head over to the Off the Shelf blog and share your thoughts on the episode.
And don't forget to check out Wowbrary!
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Andrew Still Really, Really Likes Award Shows, and he's back on the podcast sharing his predictions for Oscar nominations, and his hopes for the Spider-Man movie.
Be sure to check out the library blog, Off the Shelf, for Andrew's complete list of nominee hopefuls.
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A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in February 2022.
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Kendall, Andrew, and Angelique are back with another book discussion. For this episode, we'll share our thoughts on The Midnight Library by Matt Haig.
After listening, head over to the Off the Shelf blog and share your thoughts on the episode.
And don't forget to check out the new myLIBRO library app.
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A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in January 2022.
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Kendall, Andrew, and Angelique are back with another book discussion. For this episode, we'll share our thoughts on The Santa Suit by Mary Kay Andrews, a fun holiday read.
After listening, head over to the Off the Shelf blog and share your thoughts on the episode.
And don't forget to check out Freegal Music, a free library e-resource.
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A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in December 2021.
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Kendall, Andrew, and Angelique are back in another episode of We’re Booked Up. For this episode, they discuss the book All Systems Red by Martha Wells, an award-winning, action-adventure sci-fi novella.
After listening, head over to the Off the Shelf blog and share your thoughts on the episode.
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A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in November 2021.
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In a new segment of the Gaston Speaks podcast, Kendall, Andrew, and Angelique share their thoughts on The Noise by James Patterson and JD Barker. Beware of spoilers!
After listening, let us know what you thought of the book in the comments here or over at the Off the Shelf blog
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On October 4th, 1997, $17.3 million was stolen from a Loomis Fargo vault.
After listening, head over to the blog and share your memories of the Loomis Fargo Heist.
Sources.
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A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in October 2021.
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It's time for another episode of Andrew Really, Really Loves Award Shows. This time he's back with his Emmy win predictions, and how "zeitgeisty" they are.
Keep an eye on the library's new blog, Off the Shelf for Andrew's Emmy Win Prediction post.
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A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in September 2021.
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A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in August 2021.
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In July of 1916, torrential rains hit Western NC and catastrophic flooding resulted.
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We're back for another episode of Andrew Really, Really Loves Award Shows with his predictions for 2021's Emmy Nominations. Find out who get will get voticed!
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A complete prediction list available on Tumblr.
A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in July 2021.
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The audio recording of Wiley Cash's author talk on October 16, 2018.
Video available with subtitles here.
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A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in June 2021.
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A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in May 2021.
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Andrew still really likes award shows, and he's back with his Oscar win predictions.
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The audio recording of Mary Alice Monroe's author talk on July 18, 2018.
Video available with subtitles here.
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A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in April.
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Join Karen as she recounts three cases of true crime in North Carolina.
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Andrew is back with his Oscar nomination predictions!
Check out our Tumblr for the complete list of predictions.
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A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in March.
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A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in February.
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A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in January.
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The audio recording of Jack McCabe's author talk on March 24, 2018.
Video available with subtitles here.
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Christmas Town, USA is a Gaston County tradition.
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A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in December.
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A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in November.
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Join Karen around the campfire as she tells four spooky Southern tales.
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The audio recording of Tracie Peterson and Kimberley Woodhouse's author talk on January 24th, 2018.
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A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in October, with a special short list of upcoming holiday DVD releases.
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The Loray Mill Strike of 1929 is an important moment in Gaston County Textile History.
For more information on Gaston County Textile Heritage, click here.
To listen to a performance of Ella's ballad Mill Mother's Lament, click here.
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Andrew's back with his Emmy win predictions!
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Prediction List & Commentary.
A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in September.
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The audio recording of Beverly Lewis's author talk on September 16, 2017.
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A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in August.
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Librarian Supervisor and awards enthusiast, Andrew Pierce, shares his Emmy nomination predictions.
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In 1918, the Spanish Flu hit Gaston County.
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A short interview with Library Public Information Officer, Dandria Bradley, about summer programs from the library.
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A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in July.
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The audio recording of Lisa Wingate's author talk on June 12, 2017.
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A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in April.
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As of the publishing of this episode, the Gaston County Public Library is currently closed to the public and non-essential staff is under a stay at home order. Please wait until normal operations resume to contact the library with requests.
Please email library@gastongov.com with any questions or concerns.
A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in March.
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Suffragette Emmeline Pankhurst once visited Gaston County.
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A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in February.
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Transcript available at: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aXFEA4IL0vySNz2HckCjppQ0LTRrca5R0PueHOqerJo/edit?usp=sharing