Dave Troutt, from the Information Technology Department, join Bob and Anna to talk about his job as Website Administrator for MCLS.  New York Times best selling author, James Riley, discusses writing and his new, upcoming series, The Dragons Apprentice, with our co-hosts. Intro and Welcome 2:58 Interview with Dave Troutt 14:41 Programs and Services @ MCLS 19:05 Interview with James Riley 32:48 Summary and Closing Show Notes: Learn more about James Riley at https://jamesrileyauthor.com/ Register for upcoming virtual programs and branch events, using the MCLS Event Page, located at https://mcl.org/events/ Opening and closing music provided by SoulProdMusic via Pixabay; music between segments is provided via Pixabay.

In this episode, Bob and Anna interview Paula Houghton from Adult Services at the Lawrence HQ Branch, and New York Times bestselling author, Livia Blackburne. Intro and Welcome 3:07 Interview with Paula Houghton 12:11 Programs and Services @ MCLS 15:35 Interview with Livia Blackburne 27:28 Summary and Closing Show Notes: Learn more about Livia Blackburne at https://liviablackburne.com Register for upcoming virtual programs and branch events, using the MCLS Event Calendar, located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm Additional information about upcoming Diwali events at MCLS are available on our website at https://mcl.org/diwali-events-2024 A selection of Halloween events taking place at MCLS is available on our website at https://mcl.org/halloween-events-2024 Opening and closing music provided by ⁠⁠⁠⁠AlexGrohl⁠⁠⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠⁠⁠; music between segments is provided by ⁠⁠⁠⁠PaulYudin⁠⁠⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠⁠⁠.

In this episode, Anna and Bob chat with Frank Falisi, who works on the Circulation Team at the Hopewell Branch.  Our co-hosts are also joined by award winning author, Lev AC Rosen, to discuss his most recent novel, Rough Pages, which is the third installment of the Evander Mills series. Intro and Welcome 2:48 Interview with Frank Falisi 13:29 Programs and Services @ MCLS 17:35 Interview with Lev AC Rosen 29:50 Summary and Closing Show Notes: Learn more about Lev AC Rosen at https://www.levacrosen.com/ The MCLS Event Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm Additional information about the Awards Reception for the 2024 Amateur Photography Contest can be found at https://mcl.org/events/amateur-photo-contest/ Learn more about the "Socktober" leggings and socks drive via https://mcl.org/socktober-2024/ Opening and closing music provided by ⁠⁠⁠AlexGrohl⁠⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠⁠; music between segments is provided by ⁠⁠⁠PaulYudin⁠⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠⁠.

Rebecca Harris joins Anna and Bob for this episode to discuss her work on the Circulation Team at the Robbinsville Branch. New York Times best selling author, Kimberly McCreight shares insight about her most recent novel, Like Mother, Like Daughter, as well as her writing process. Intro and Welcome 5:15 Interview with Rebecca Harris 14:28 Programs and Services @ MCLS 18:27 Interview with Kimberly McCreight 34:10 Summary and Closing Show Notes: Learn more about Kimberly McCreight at https://kimberlymccreight.com The MCLS Event Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm Sign up for a library card on the MCLS site via https://mcl.org/catalog/library-card-application Opening and closing music provided by ⁠⁠⁠AlexGrohl⁠⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠⁠; music between segments is provided by ⁠⁠⁠PaulYudin⁠⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠⁠.

Bob and Anna chat with Albena Tzankova, Adult Services Librarian at the Lawrence Headquarters Branch. Nisha Sharma, award-winning Young Adult and adult contemporary romance author, talks about her most recent books, The Letters We Keep (May 2024) and the third book of the If Shakespeare was an Auntie Trilogy, Marriage and Masti (August 2024). Intro and Welcome 3:44 Interview with Albena Tzankova 16:04 Programs and Services @ MCLS 21:20 Interview with Nisha Sharma 32:22 Summary and Closing Show Notes: Learn more about Nisha Sharma at https://nisha-sharma.com/ Information about the Amateur Photo Contest is available at https://mcl.org/events/amateur-photo-contest/ The MCLS Event Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm Opening and closing music provided by ⁠⁠AlexGrohl⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠; music between segments is provided by ⁠⁠PaulYudin⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠.

Bob and Anna share some of their favorites moments from author and staff interviews to celebrate the 100th episode of Behind the Books. Show Notes: Opening and closing music provided by ⁠⁠AlexGrohl⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠; music between segments is provided by ⁠⁠PaulYudin⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠.

Bob and Anna chat with Riley Rosenberger, an MCLS summer Intern in our Information Technology Department. Our hosts also have an insightful talk with author, activist, and attorney, Robyn Gigl about her latest book, Nothing But the Truth from the Erin McCabe Series. Intro and Welcome 5:20 Interview with Riley Rosenberger 16:11 Programs and Services @ MCLS 20:05 Interview with Robyn Gigl 32:15 Summary and Closing Show Notes: Learn more about Robyn Gigl and her Erin McCabe Series at https://robyngigl.com Information about the 2024 Summer Reading Program is located at https://mcl.org/events/summer-reading-program Information about the upcoming Amateur Photo Contest is available at https://mcl.org/events/amateur-photo-contest Register for the Taking Great Photos Workshop at https://www.eventkeeper.com/code/ekform.cfm?curOrg=MCL&curID=701424 The MCLS Event Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm Opening and closing music provided by ⁠AlexGrohl⁠ from ⁠Pixabay⁠; music between segments is provided by ⁠PaulYudin⁠ from ⁠Pixabay⁠.

Bob and Anna have an lively talk with Susan Beebe, a member of the Circulation Staff at the West Windsor.  Our hosts also chat with local author, Susan Russo Haines about her the first book in her Guardian of the Moonstones trilogy.  Intro and Welcome 3:34 Interview with Susan Beebe 15:21 Programs and Services @ MCLS 17:35 Interview with Debora Russo Haines 29:48  Summary and Closing Show Notes: Information about the 2024 Summer Reading Program is located at https://mcl.org/events/summer-reading-program/ Brought to you in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium, take a look and register for upcoming author talks, as well as explore recordings of past events via https://libraryc.org/mcl The MCLS Event Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm Opening and closing music provided by AlexGrohl from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by PaulYudin from Pixabay.

Bob and Anna chat with New York Times best selling author, Mateo Askaripour, about his most recent release, This Great Hemisphere. Intro and Welcome 6:56 Interview with Mateo Askaripour 24:53  Summary and Closing Show Notes: Find additional information about Mateo Askaripour at https://www.mateowrites.com/. Information about the 2024 Summer Reading Program is located at https://mcl.org/events/summer-reading-program/. A directory of MCLS Book Clubs is found at https://mcl.org/events/book-clubs/ Brought to you in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium, take a look and register for upcoming author talks, as well as explore recordings of past events via https://libraryc.org/mcl. The MCLS Event Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm. Opening and closing music provided by AlexGrohl from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by PaulYudin from Pixabay.

Bob and Anna catch up with McKenna Miller, a member of the Circulation Staff at the Twin Rivers Branch.  Our hosts also chat with writer and award winning journalist, Hayley Krischer, about her most recent novel, Where Are You, Echo Blue. Intro and Welcome 4:21 Interview with McKenna Miller 13:37 Programs and Services @ MCLS 17:31 Interview with Hayley Krischer 31:53  Summary and Closing

Intro and Welcome 3:03 Interview with Lauren Costantini 13:41 Programs and Services @ MCLS 17:05 Interview with Tamara Berry 27:49 Summary and Closing Show Notes: Find additional information about Tamara Berry (and Lucy Gilmore) at https://tamaraberry.com/. Information about the 2024 Summer Reading Program is located at https://mcl.org/events/summer-reading-program/. Brought to you in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium, take a look and register for upcoming author talks, as well as explore recordings of past events via https://libraryc.org/mcl. The MCLS Event Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm. Opening and closing music provided by AlexGrohl from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by PaulYudin from Pixabay.

Bob and Anna interview Kimberley Halen, Adult Services Librarian at Lawrence Headquarters Branch, as well as poet and author, Wendy Chen. Intro and Welcome 3:50 Interview with Kimberley Halen 14:45 Programs and Services @ MCLS 17:21 Interview with Wendy Chen 20:24 Summary and Closing Show Notes: Find additional information about Wendy Chen at https://www.wendychenart.com/. The listing of categories for the 2024 MCLS Reading Challenge is located at https://mcl.org/events/reading-challenge/. The MCLS Event Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm. Opening and closing music provided by AlexGrohl from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by PaulYudin from Pixabay.

Bob and Anna interview Neil Kennedy, Adult Services Librarian at Lawrence Headquarters Branch, as well as young adult and adult thriller writer, Kit Frick. Intro and Welcome 3:46 Interview with Neil Kennedy 14:36 Programs and Services @ MCLS 17:31 Interview with Kit Frick 30:54 Summary and Closing Show Notes: Find additional information about Kit Frick at https://kitfrick.com/. The MCLS Event Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm. Opening and closing music provided by AlexGrohl from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by PaulYudin from Pixabay.

Bob and Anna interview Mercer County Executive Dan Benson, as well as decluttering expert and author, Dana K. White. Intro and Welcome 1:50 Interview with County Executive Dan Benson 14:21 Programs and Services @ MCLS 17:04 Interview with Dana K. White 30:52 Summary and Closing Show Notes: Visit the Mercer County website at https://www.mercercounty.org/government/county-executive to find out more about County Executive Dan Benson. Find additional information about Dana K. White, her books, podcast, blog, etc.https://www.aslobcomesclean.com/. The MCLS Event Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm. Opening and closing music provided by AlexGrohl from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by PaulYudin from Pixabay.

Bob and Anna interview Matheson Westlake, Teen/Youth Services Librarian from the West Windsor Branch, as well as picture book author, Tara Lazar. Intro and Welcome 4:14 Interview with Matheson Westlake 16:25 Programs and Services @ MCLS 21:45 Interview with Tara Lazar 35:43 Summary and Closing Show Notes: Find additional information about Tara Lazar, her books, and Storystorm at https://taralazar.com/. The MCLS Event Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm. For more information about A Poetry Happening: Mercer Poets Read @ MCLS, please see the flyer https://libraryaware.com/2YQVXQ. Find Flipster and other Virtual Branch & Digital Entertainment resources available at MCLS via https://mcl.org/branches/virtual/. Opening and closing music provided by AlexGrohl from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by PaulYudin from Pixabay.

Bob and Anna interview Elka Frankel, Reference Librarian from the West Windsor Branch, as well as author, Ramona Ausubel. Intro and Welcome 3:18 Interview with Elka Frankel 14:30 Programs and Services @ MCLS 18:33 Interview with Ramona Ausubel 31:34 Summary and Closing Show Notes: Learn more about Ramona Ausubel and her work at https://ramonaausubel.com/. The MCLS Event Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm. A listing of popular barbecuing books in the MCLS collection is available via https://libraryaware.com/2Z121H. For more information about A Poetry Happening: Mercer Poets Read @ MCLS, please see the flyer https://libraryaware.com/2YQVXQ. Opening and closing music provided by AlexGrohl from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by PaulYudin from Pixabay.

Bob and Anna interview Sharon Galbraith Ryer, Branch Manager from the Hickory Corner Branch, as well as author, Jacob Kornhauser. Intro and Welcome 2:48 Interview with Sharon Galbraith Ryer 12:27 Programs and Services @ MCLS 15:57 Interview with Jacob Kornhauser 28:12 Summary and Closing Show Notes: The MCLS Event Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm. For more information about programming for Women's History Month @ MCLS, please see the flyer of events at https://libraryaware.com/2YDFQT. Opening and closing music provided by AlexGrohl from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by PaulYudin from Pixabay.

Bob and Anna interview Minyee Mao from the Circulation Department at the Twin Rivers Branch, as well as children's book author, Natasha Tripplett. Intro and Welcome 3:08 Interview with Minyee Mao 15:43 Programs and Services @ MCLS 20:44 Interview with Natasha Tripplett 34:14 Summary and Closing Show Notes: Learn more about Natasha Tripplett and her work at https://www.natashabooks.com/. The MCLS Event Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm. For more information about programming for Women's History Month @ MCLS, please see https://libraryaware.com/2YDFQT  Opening and closing music provided by AlexGrohl from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by PaulYudin from Pixabay.

Bob and Anna interview Alana Miles from the Lawrence Headquarters Branch, as well as author Lyn Liao Butter Collins about her latest thriller, What is Mine.  Intro and Welcome 3:29 Interview with Alana Miles 13:38 Programs and Services @ MCLS 16:58 Interview with Lyn Liao Butler 29:28 Summary and Closing Show Notes: Learn more about Lyn Liao Butler and her work at https://lynliaobutler.com/. The MCLS Event Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm. For more information about programming for Black History Month @ MCLS, please see https://mcl.org/black-history-month/. Opening and closing music provided by AlexGrohl from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by PaulYudin from Pixabay.

Bob and Anna interview Kelly Newman from the Circulation Team at the Hopewell Branch, as well as Kathleen Collins about her debut novel, Study in Hysteria.  Intro and Welcome 3:01 Interview with Kelly Newman 13:50 Programs and Services @ MCLS 18:22 Interview with Kathleen Collins 32:59 Summary and Closing Show Notes: Learn more about Kathleen Collins and her work at https://katcoindustries.com/. The MCLS Event Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm. For more information about programming for Black History Month @ MCLS, please see https://mcl.org/black-history-month/. Opening and closing music provided by AlexGrohl from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by PaulYudin from Pixabay.

Bob and Anna interview Edward W. Bullock, President of the Trenton Literacy Movement about his debut picture book, Warren Goes to Grandpa's , as well as long-time writer, Karen Outen about her upcoming debut novel, Dixon, Descending. Intro and Welcome 4:16 Interview with Edward W. Bullock 19:28 Programs and Services @ MCLS 22:33 Interview with Karen Outen 35:40 Summary and Closing Show Notes: Learn more about Edward W. Bullock and his work at https://www.edwardwbullock.com/. Additional information about The Trenton Literacy Movement (TTLM) is available at https://thetrentonliteracymovement.org/. Learn more about TTLM's Read Aloud series via https://thetrentonliteracymovement.org/read-aloud. Trenton Literacy Movement’s “Read Aloud” featured on WHYY's You Oughta Know (2022) at https://youtu.be/LrtTCQKI0g0?si=sZbRa4OZOIWj4V7-. The MCLS Event Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm. For more information about the 2024 Reading Challenge, please see https://mcl.org/events/reading-challenge/. Opening and closing music provided by AlexGrohl from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by PaulYudin from Pixabay.

Bob and Anna interview Rebecca Eaton, Hollowbrook Branch Manager, as well as historical fiction author, Louise Fein, about her upcoming book, The London Bookshop Affair. Intro and Welcome 5:22 Interview with Rebecca Eaton 14:59 Programs and Services @ MCLS 18:14 Interview with Louise Fein 34:02 Summary and Closing Show Notes: Learn more about Louise Fein and her work at https://www.louisefein.com/. The MCLS Event Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm. For more information about the Winter Reading Program, please see https://mcl.org/events/winter-reading-program/. For more information about MLK, Jr. Day of Service volunteer opportunities, creating cards or writing letters for Mercer County Meals on Wheels participants, please see https://mcl.org/mlk-jr-day-of-service/.  Opening and closing music provided by AlexGrohl from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by PaulYudin from Pixabay.

Bob and Anna interview Tara Nunn from Circulation at the Robbinsville branch, as well as fantasy author, Greta Kelly, about her recent release, The Queen of Days. Intro and Welcome 3:39 Interview with Tara Nunn 13:42 Programs and Services @ MCLS 16:30 Interview with Greta Kelly 27:38 Summary and Closing Show Notes: Learn more about Greta Kelly and her work at https://gretakkelly.com/. The MCLS Event Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm. For more information about the Winter Reading Program, please see https://mcl.org/events/winter-reading-program/ Opening and closing music provided by AlexGrohl from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by PaulYudin from Pixabay.

Bob and Anna interview Marcia Wolf from Circulation at the Lawrence Headquarters branch, as well as picture book author, Scott Rothman, about his recent release, Basketball Town. Intro and Welcome 3:38 Interview with Marcia Wolf 12:42 Programs and Services @ MCLS 16:31 Interview with Scott Rothman 32:24 Summary and Closing Show Notes: Find more information about Scott Rothman, see https://www.scottrothmanwriter.com/. The MCLS Event Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm. Information regarding the upcoming Winter Reading Program can be found via https://mcl.org/events/winter-reading-program/. Opening and closing music provided by AlexGrohl from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by PaulYudin from Pixabay.

Bob and Anna interview Molly Reinero from Youth Services at the Lawrence Headquarters branch, as well as picture book author, Dianna Wilson Sirkovsky, about her recent release, Just One Pebble. One Boy's Quest to End Hunger. Intro and Welcome 3:37 Interview with Molly Reinero 13:51 Programs and Services @ MCLS 17:16 Interview with Dianna Wilson Sirkovsky 30:27 Summary and Closing Show Notes: Find more information about 3B: Brae's Brown Bags at https://braesbrownbags.org/ The MCLS Event Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm. "Row, Row, Row Your Boat" and "Peace Round" contributed by Jen Crabtree and Molly Reinero. Opening and closing music provided by AlexGrohl from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by PaulYudin from Pixabay.

Bob and Anna interview James Dunham from Circulation at the Ewing branch, as well as award winning author, Catriona McPherson, about her upcoming release, Hop Scot, which is the sixth installment of her Last Ditch Mysteries series. Intro and Welcome 3:37 Interview with James Dunham 13:51 Programs and Services @ MCLS 17:16 Interview with Catriona McPherson 30:27 Summary and Closing Show Notes: You can learn more about Catriona McPherson and her work at http://catrionamcpherson.com/. The MCLS Event Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm. Opening and closing music provided by AlexGrohl from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by PaulYudin from Pixabay.

In two separate interviews, Bob and Anna talk with USA Today bestselling author, Kerri Maher about her recent release, All You Have to Do Is Call, as well as award-winning journalist and best selling author, Karma Brown, about her latest book, What Wild Women Do. Intro and Welcome 3:32 Interview with Kerri Maher 17:56 Programs and Services @ MCLS 20:43 Interview with Karma Brown 32:09 Summary and Closing Show Notes: You can learn more about Kerri Maher and her work at https://www.kerrimaher.com/. Additional information Karma Brown's work is located at https://linktr.ee/karmabrown.com. The MCLS Event Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm. Opening and closing music provided by AlexGrohl from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by PaulYudin from Pixabay.

Bob and Anna interview Michael Kerr from Adult Services at the West Windsor Branch, and Charise Harper, the award-winning author and illustrator of numerous children's books and series. Intro and Welcome 4:05 Interview with Michael Kerr 12:03 Programs and Services @ MCLS 15:41 Interview with Charise Harper 27:46 Summary and Closing Show Notes: You can learn more about Charise Harper and her work at https://www.chariseharper.com/. Access our hoopla, Libby (via eLibraryNJ), and Kanopy from our Virtual Branch at https://mcl.org/branches/virtual/. The MCLS Event Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm. Introduction and closing music provided by QubeSounds from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by EvgenyBardyuzha from Pixabay.

Bob and Anna talk with Hickory Corner staff member, Chip McAuley, who is a member of the NJLA Intellectual Freedom Subcommittee, as well as Pulitzer prize-winning science writer, Ed Yong, about his book, An Immense World: How Animal Senses Reveal the Hidden Realms Around Us. Intro and Welcome 5:21 Interview with Chip McAuley 12:20 Programs and Services @ MCLS 15:26 Interview with Ed Yong 35:19 Summary and Closing Show Notes: You can learn more about Ed Yong and his work at https://edyong.me/. Access our the MCLS Virtual Branch at https://mcl.org/branches/virtual/. The MCLS Event Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm. Additional information about the NJLA Intellectual Freedom Subcommittee is available at https://njlamembers.org/intellectualfreedom. Introduction and closing music provided by QubeSounds from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by EvgenyBardyuzha from Pixabay.

Bob and Anna interview Brielle Papaccio from Youth Services at the West Windsor Branch, and Saadia Faruqi, author of the popular "Yasmin" series, about her debut middle grade graphic novel, Saving Sunshine. Intro and Welcome 1:35 Interview with Brielle Papaccio 13:31 Programs and Services @ MCLS 17:15 Interview with Saadia Faruqi 29:57 Summary and Closing Show Notes: You can learn more about Saadia Faruqi and her work at https://saadiafaruqi.com/. Access our the MCLS Virtual Branch at https://mcl.org/branches/virtual/. The MCLS Event Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm. Introduction and closing music provided by QubeSounds from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by EvgenyBardyuzha from Pixabay.

Bob and Anna interview Diana Chico from the Circulation Department at the Hightstown Memorial Library Branch, and author Roberta S. Kuriloff about her recent memoir, Framing a Life: Building the Space to be Me. Intro and Welcome 2:27 Interview with Diana Chico 13:06 Programs and Services @ MCLS 17:04 Interview with Robert Kuriloff 28:26 Summary and Closing Show Notes: You can learn more about Roberta S. Kuriloff and her work at https://www.robertakuriloff.com/. Additional information about 9/11 Day of Service opportunities at MCLS is available at https://mcl.org/9-11-day-of-service/. The MCLS Event Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm. Introduction and closing music provided by QubeSounds from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by EvgenyBardyuzha from Pixabay.

Bob and Anna interview Lydia Weltmann from the Administration Office at the Lawrence Headquarters Branch, and author-illustrator, Abi Cushman.  Intro and Welcome 2:58 Interview with Lydia Weltmann 11:08 Programs and Services @ MCLS 14:56 Interview with Abi Cushman 29:17 Summary and Closing Show Notes: You can learn more about Abi Cushmanand her work at https://www.abicushman.com/. Lydia Weltmann's authoring activity can be found at https://ourcornerpublishing.com/steampunk/" id="isPasted" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 102, 147); text-decoration: underline; user-select: auto;">https://ourcornerpublishing.com/steampunk/. Additional information about the 2023 Passport of Fun, is available at https://mcl.org/events/summer-reading-program/. The MCLS Event Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm. Introduction and closing music provided by QubeSounds from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by EvgenyBardyuzha from Pixabay.

Bob and Anna interview MCLS Library Commissioner, Dennis Waters, as well as the internationally bestselling author, Shari Lapena. Intro and Welcome 4:48 Interview with Dennis Waters 18:40 Programs and Services @ MCLS 21:26 Interview with Shari Lapena 33:49 Summary and Closing Show Notes: You can learn more about Shari Lapena and her work at https://www.sharilapena.com/. Additional information about the 2023 Passport of Fun, is available at https://mcl.org/events/summer-reading-program/. The MCLS Event Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm. Introduction and closing music provided by QubeSounds from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by EvgenyBardyuzha from Pixabay.

Bob and Anna interview Dana Chin from Hickory Corner's Circulation Department, as well as bestselling author, Steven Rowley. Intro and Welcome 4:26 Interview with Dana Chin 16:02 Programs and Services @ MCLS 20:28 Interview with Steven Rowley 35:43 Summary and Closing Show Notes: You can learn more about Steven Rowley and his work at https://www.stevenrowley.com/. Additional information about the upcoming 2023 Summer Reading Program, including the 2023 Passport of Fun, is available at https://mcl.org/events/summer-reading-program/. The MCLS Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm. Introduction and closing music provided by QubeSounds from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by EvgenyBardyuzha from Pixabay.

Bob and Anna interview Jill Long from the Acquisitions and Cataloging Department, as well as romantic comedy author, Pernille Hughes.  Intro and Welcome 3:39 Interview with Jill Long 15:01 Programs and Services @ MCLS 18:54 Interview with Pernille Hughes 32:57 Summary and Closing Show Notes: You can learn more about Pernille Hughes and her work at https://pernillehughes.com/. Additional information about the upcoming 2023 Summer Reading Program, including the 2023 Passport of Fun, is available at https://mcl.org/events/summer-reading-program/. The MCLS Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm. Introduction and closing music provided by QubeSounds from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by EvgenyBardyuzha from Pixabay.

Bob and Anna interview Kim Livingston, Website Administrator from the MCLS IT Department, as well as Newbery Honor winning author, Gennifer Choldenko. Intro and Welcome 5:32 Interview with Kim Livingston 17:41 Programs and Services @ MCLS 22:11 Interview with Gennifer Choldenko 36:03 Summary and Closing Show Notes: You can learn more about Gennifer Choldenko and her work at https://www.choldenko.com/. More information about the 2023 MCLS Reading Challenge is available at https://mcl.org/events/2023-reading-challenge/. The MCLS Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm. Additional information about the upcoming 2023 Summer Reading Program, including the 2023 Passport of Fun, is available at https://mcl.org/events/summer-reading-program/. Introduction and closing music provided by QubeSounds from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by EvgenyBardyuzha from Pixabay.

Bob and Anna interview Irene Szymelewicz, Administrative Assistant at the Lawrence Headquarters Administration Office, as well as debut author, Sidney Karger. Intro and Welcome 2:49 Interview with Irene Szymelewicz 10:35 Programs and Services @ MCLS 14:26 Interview with Sidney Karger 25:08 Summary and Closing Show Notes: Follow Sidney Karger on Twitter @SidKarger and Instagram @sidkny. The MCLS Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm. Additional information about the upcoming Summer Reading Program is available at https://mcl.org/events/summer-reading-program/. Introduction and closing music provided by QubeSounds from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by EvgenyBardyuzha from Pixabay.

Bob and Anna interview Pamela Price, Director of Library Services at Mercer County Community College, as well as debut author, Ore Agbaje-Williams. Intro and Welcome 2:31 Interview with Pamela Price 15:45 Programs and Services @ MCLS 19:24 Interview with Ore Agbaje-Williams 31.26 Summary and Closing Show Notes: Additional information about Ore Agbaje-Williams is available at\ https://www.oreawilliams.com/. The MCLS Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm. Introduction and closing music provided by QubeSounds from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by EvgenyBardyuzha from Pixabay.

Bob and Anna interview Pamela Murphy from Youth Services at the Lawrence Headquarters branch, as well as children's author, Kelly Bennett. Intro and Welcome 3:56 Interview with Pamela Murphy 13:52 Programs and Services @ MCLS 19:41 Interview with Kelly Bennett 34:38 Summary and Closing Show Notes: Additional information about Kelly Bennett is available at https://www.kellybennett.com/. The MCLS Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm. A listing of Jewish American Heritage Month programs is available at A listing of Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month programs is available at https://mcl.org/aa-and-nhpi-heritage-month/ Introduction and closing music provided by QubeSounds from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by EvgenyBardyuzha from Pixabay.

Bob and Anna interview Kathy Merzena from the Circulation at the Hopewell branch, as well as #1 best-selling, award-winning author, Lisa Scottoline. Intro and Welcome 3:56 Interview with Kathy Merzena 13:52 Programs and Services @ MCLS 19:41 Interview with Lisa Scottoline 34:38 Summary and Closing Show Notes: Additional information about Lisa Scottoline is available at https://www.scottoline.com/. The MCLS Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm. More information about the 2023 MCLS Reading Challenge is available at https://mcl.org/events/2023-reading-challenge/. A listing of Jewish American Heritage Month programs is available at A listing of Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month programs is available at  Introduction and closing music provided by QubeSounds from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by EvgenyBardyuzha from Pixabay.

Bob and Anna interview Sharon Wang, Reference Librarian at the Lawrence Headquarters Branch, as well as discuss with writer, Alex Mar, her new release, Seventy Times Seven. Intro and Welcome 3:03 Interview with Sharon Wang 12:12 Programs and Services @ MCLS 16:10 Interview with Alex Mar 30:09 Summary and Closing Show Notes: Additional information about Alex Mar is available at https://alex-mar.com/. The MCLS Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm. Register for the Poetry Circle & Local Poets Poetry Reading via https://www.eventkeeper.com/code/ekform.cfm?curOrg=MCL&curID=634253 A listing of all MCLS poetry events taking place for all ages during National Poetry Month can be found at https://mcl.org/call-for-poems/. Poets interested in submitting poetry, for the A Poetry Happening Event: Mercer Poets Read on Tuesday, April 25, 7:00pm, should email a poem, citing the author, to [email protected] by Friday, April 21. Anna's fatayer recipe via the MCLS YouTube Channel -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJ64gZvZx0A Anna's tabouli recipe via the MCLS YouTube Channel -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMKudERbzwE Introduction and closing music provided by QubeSounds from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by EvgenyBardyuzha from Pixabay.

Bob and Anna interview Robert Bee, Branch Manager at the West Windsor Branch, as well as Tanaz Bhathena, award winning YA author. Intro and Welcome 2:36 Interview with Robert Bee 13:25 Programs and Services @ MCLS 17:21 Interview with Tanaz Bhathena 32:28 Summary and Closing Show Notes: Additional information about Tanaz Bhathena is available at https://tanazbhathena.com/. The MCLS Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm. New releases by past guests: Sarah Penner, The London Séance Society  Maddie Frost, Wombats! Go Camping The TrashedArt Contest Reception is scheduled for Tuesday, April 18, 6:30pm at the Lawrence Branch. Please register to attend. [link to https://www.eventkeeper.com/code/ekform.cfm?curOrg=MCL&curID=634193] Additional information about the 2023 TrashedArt Contest is available on the MCLS website. [link to https://mcl.org/events/trashedart/]  Poets interested in submitting poetry, for the A Poetry Happening Event: Mercer Poets Read on Tuesday, April 25, 7:00pm, should email a poem, citing the author, to [email protected] by Friday, April 14. Introduction and closing music provided by QubeSounds from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by EvgenyBardyuzha from Pixabay.

Bob and Anna interview Kim Luke, Reference Librarian at the Hightstown Memorial Library Branch, as well as Leah Henderson, an author for young readers of all ages. Henderson's books have been named a Children’s Africana Book Awards Notable and a Bank Street Best Book. Intro and Welcome 2:16 Interview with Kim Luke 11:01 Programs and Services @ MCLS 16:38 Interview with Leah Henderson 30:51 Summary and Closing Show Notes: Additional information about Leah Henderson is available at http://www.leahhendersonbooks.com/. A listing of 2023 Women's History Month events at MCLS can be found at https://mcl.org/womens-history-month/. The MCLS Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm. Introduction and closing music provided by QubeSounds from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by EvgenyBardyuzha from Pixabay.

Bob and Anna interview David Rosario, Senior Circulation Assistant at the Hickory Corner Branch, as well as Amanda Flower, a USA Today bestselling American writer of mystery novels. Intro and Welcome 5:08 Interview with David Rosario 15:11 Programs and Services @ MCLS 18:28 Interview with Amanda Flower 32:01 Summary and Closing Show Notes: Additional information about Amanda Flower is available at http://www.amandaflower.com/. More information about the 2023 MCLS Reading Challenge is available at https://mcl.org/events/2023-reading-challenge/. A listing of 2023 Women's History Month events at MCLS can be found at https://mcl.org/womens-history-month/. Details about the 2023 TrashedArt Contest is at https://mcl.org/events/trashedart/. The MCLS Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm. Introduction and closing music provided by QubeSounds from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by EvgenyBardyuzha from Pixabay.

Bob and Anna interview Dennis Beebe, reference librarian at the West Windsor Branch, as well as Dana O'Neil, senior writer for The Athletic and author of The Big East: Inside the Most Entertaining and Influential League in College Basketball History. Intro and Welcome 2:36 Interview with Dennis Beebe 11:55 Programs and Services @ MCLS 16:20 Interview with Dana O'Neil 30:48 Summary and Closing Show Notes: Additional information about Dana O'Neil is available at https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/authors/2216301/dana-oneil/. A listing of 2023 Black History Month events at MCLS can be found at https://mcl.org/black-history-month-2023/. Details about the 2023 TrashedArt Contest is at https://mcl.org/events/trashedart/. The MCLS Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm. Introduction and closing music provided by QubeSounds from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by EvgenyBardyuzha from Pixabay.

Bob and Anna interview Laura Nawrocik, Head of the MCLS Information Technology Department, as well as multiple award-winning #1 New York Times bestselling author of fast-paced, fun and funny page-turners for kids, Chris Grabenstein. Intro and Welcome 2:13 Interview with Laura Nawrocik 11:54 Programs and Services @ MCLS 17:40 Interview with Chris Grabenstein 33:11 Summary and Closing Show Notes: Additional information about Chris Grabenstein is available at https://chrisgrabenstein.com/. A listing of 2023 Black History Month events at MCLS can be found at https://mcl.org/black-history-month-2023/. Details about the 2023 Reading Challenge is at https://mcl.org/events/2023-reading-challenge/. The MCLS Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm. Introduction and closing music provided by QubeSounds from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by EvgenyBardyuzha from Pixabay.

Mercer County Library System staff members celebrate with memories and well-wishes for reference librarian, Ann Kerr, as she heads into retirement after almost 48 years of working at MCLS.  Bob and Anna interview debut author and award-winning screenwriter, Iris Yamashita. Intro and Welcome 2:32 Ann Kerr Tributes 10:03 Programs and Services @ MCLS 14:21 Interview with Iris Yamashita 26:20 Summary and Closing Show Notes: Additional information about Iris Yamashita is available at https://www.irisyamashita.com/. Ann Kerr's December 2020 interview with Behind the Books can be accessed via https://anchor.fm/mclsnj/episodes/Trying-Something-New--Interview-with-Theanne-Griffith-en95i3/a-a40safs Details about the 2023 Reading Challenge is at https://mcl.org/events/2023-reading-challenge/. The MCLS Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm. Introduction and closing music provided by QubeSounds from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by EvgenyBardyuzha from Pixabay.

Bob and Anna interview Shannon Tuorto, Part-time Library Assistant at the Hopewell Branch, as well as mystery thriller author and award-winning screenwriter and director, Katie Tallo. Intro and Welcome 2.:52 Interview with Shannon Tuorto 13:03 Programs and Services @ MCLS 16:44 Interview with Katie Tallo 31:49 Summary and Closing Show Notes: Visit Katie Tallo's website at https://katietallo.com/. Information about the Winter Reading Program can be found at https://mcl.org/events/winter-reading-program/. Details about the 2023 Reading Challenge is at https://mcl.org/events/2023-reading-challenge/. The MCLS Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm. Introduction and closing music provided by QubeSounds from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by EvgenyBardyuzha from Pixabay.