Jamie and Mariah reviewed lots of books:·         A Place for Vanishing by Ann Fraistat·         The September House by Carissa Orlando·         Heartbroken by Lisa Unger·         The Teacher by Freida McFadden·         Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun by Elle Cosimano·         The Other Mrs. by Mary Kubica·         The Finders by Jeffrey Burton Programs mentioned:May 4, 2024 Study in Oil PaintMay 6, 2024 Pom-Pom WreathMay 11, 2024 Kids Card workshop

Chelsea and Abbriel talk about library programs, equipment in the library in our maker space, and the books they are reading. Books mentioned include:  The  Kamagawa Food Detectives by Hisashi KashisaiArgylle by Elly Conway

Books discussed include:The End of Her by Shari LapenaSmall Town Sins by Ken JaworowskiCapote's Women: A True Story of Love and Betrayal, and a Swan Song for an Era by Laurence Leamer

Jamie and Shelia talk books. Books reviewed include:A Deeper Sleep by Dana StabenowThe Sleeping Lady by Robert GraysmithThe Marlow Murder Club by Robert ThorogoodThe Guardians by John GrishamThe Lost Husband by Katherine CenterCirce by Madeline Miller, et al.The Invisible Life of Addie Larue by V.E. Schwab

Abby and Amanda discuss two thought-provoking books:The Hundred Years’ War on Palestine by Rashid KhalidiBabel by R.F. KuangPrograms mentioned include: Air-Dry Clay Planter WorkshopPrime Time Family Read NightTinker TimeCricket Card-Making SessionK-Ready Love Event

Topics mentioned: Prime Time Family Read Night, Outreach Services, Book Clubs, Friends of the Library, Art Programs, and of course, what we're reading.Books Discussed:None of This is True by Lisa JewellA Most Agreeable Murder by Juliea SealesGuidebook to Murder by Lyn CahoonA Curious Beginning by Deana RaybournMeet Me at the Lake by Carly Fortune

Jamie and Chelsea devoured a host of murder books and a few Romcoms for dessert. Programs discussed include Santa and Mrs. Claus on December 18th at 5:00 pm. computer classes, trivia nights, Legos, and Photo Calendar Workshop.  Check out our events page for the details. Books discussed include: Weather Girl by Rachel Lynn SolomonThe Dead Romantics by Ashley PostonDorothy Parker Drank Here by Ellen MeisterThe Last Devil to Die by Richard Osman (Thursday Murder Club Series)The Marlow Murder Club by Robert Thorogood  Death Comes to Marlow by Robert ThorogoodWhat Rose Forgot by Nevada BarrThe Lonely Hearts Book Club by Lucy GilmoreMother-Daughter Murder Night by Nina Simon.

Amanda and Abby talk about library events and current reads. Find out when the Lego Pet Building Challenge will take place and when Santa and Mrs. Claus will be a t the library.  Books mentioned include: Starling House  by Alix E. HarrowAn Honest Man by Michael Koryta

Chelsea and Mariah chat about library programs, including our Teen Art Guild (TAG), Tinker Time, and Book Clubs.  Mariah talks about being featured in Star Magazine when she was a kid. Books discussed include:  Lock Every Door by Riley SagerThe Woman in Me by Britney Spears

Ms. Amanda and Ms. Shelia share program happenings. We're excited to host the Allen County Historical Society on Monday, November 20 at 7:00 pm.  Mike Wolfe from the television show American Pickers will be their guest speaker. Books reviewed include:The Collected Regrets of Clover by Mikki BrammerTom Lake by Ann PatchettOnly the Beautiful by Susan MeissnerCanary Girls by Jennifer ChiaveriniThe Raging Storm by Ann Cleeves

Jamie and Mariah talk about Jamie's new dog, and their favorite all-time character, Will Trent. Finally, they discuss a few books that have nothing to do with Will Trent. Books mentioned include: How Can I Help You? by Laura SimsThe Last Word by Taylor AdamsBig Swiss by Jen Beagin, Rebecca Lowman, et al. I'm Not Dying with You Tonight by Kimberly Jones and Gilly SegalAfter That Night by Karin SlaughterBoot Bones by Carlyn HainesPrograms mentioned include:Halloween Trick-O-Treat Parade, Teen Art Guild (TAG), Homeschool Coders, Books on the Square, and more.

In this episode, Amanda and Chelsea discuss upcoming programs like Animal Tales and Harvesting Native Seeds. They also discuss their recent reads.  Books discussed: Tom Lake by Anne Patchett Strip Tees by Kate Flannery Happiness Falls by Angie Kim

In this episode of Among the Stacks, Jamie and Delonda discuss recent programming and upcoming community events. They also discuss some of their recent reads.Books mentioned this episode:- Outlander by Diana Gabaldon- After That Night by Karin Slaughter- Joe Picket Series by C.J. Box- The Story Sisters by Alice Hoffman- The Only One Left by Riley Sager- Under the Whispering Door by T.J> Klune- Weyward by Emilia Hart- The House on Tradd Stree by Karen White- Those Empty Eyes by Charlie Donlea- The Perfect Stranger by Megan Miranda- Come Find Me by Megan Miranda

In this episode of Among the Stacks, Mariah and Chelsea discuss the return of regular programming and upcoming September programs including trivia night and painting classes. They also discuss some of their recent reads.Books mentioned this episode:- The Lost Girls by John Glatt- Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld- Those Empty Eyes by Charlie Donlea- Dial A for Aunties by Jesse Q. Sutanto

Amanda and Mariah talk about the new Boys & Girls Club,  upcoming programs and books.  Books mentioned include:With My Little Eye by Joshilyn JacksonThe Overnight Guest by Heather GudenkaufAfter That Night: A Will Trent Thriller by Karin SlaughterWeyward by Emilia HartThe Old Lion by Jeff ShaaraThe Whispers by Ashley Audrain

Jamie and Mariah talk about books they've been reading and recommend. Books and series mentioned include:  How to Sell a Haunted House by Grady HendrixThe Southern Book Club’s Gide to Slaying Vampires by Grady HendrixHorrorstor by Grady HendrixThe Final Girl Support Group by Grady HendrixA Knock at Midnight by Brittany K. BarnettVolcano & Earthquake (DK Eyewitness) by Susanna Van RoseCriminal: A Will Trent Thriller by Karin SlaughterCop Town by Karin SlaughterCarolyn Haines Bones Series Stargazer by  Anne Hillerman. Aurora Teagarden Mysteries by Charlaine Harris

Chelsea & Amanda discuss the summer reading programs thus far and what to expect in the coming weeks.Books Mentioned:One Italian Summer by Rebecca SerleFairy Tale by Stephen King

Mariah and Shelia talk about Summer Reading registration, programs, and prizes and what they're reading and recommending. Books discussed include: Sundown Motel by Simone St. James Silence for the Dead by Simone St. JamesVera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto Pronto by Elmore Leonard, which inspired the television series Justified. A Botanist’s Guide to Parties and Poisons by Kate Khavari The Lioness by Chris Bohjalian

Jamie and Dee have a conversation about what's happening at the library and some of their favorite books as well as TV and movies inspired by their favorites!Books discussed today include: Killers of a Certain Age, Deanna Raybourn; Once Upon a Wardrobe, Patti Callahan (peripherally, the Narnia series by C.S. Lewis and Becoming Mrs. Lewis by Patti Callahan); The Soulmate by Sally Hepworth; the Aurora Teagarden series by Charlaine Harris; the Gwendy trilogy by Stephen King and Richard Chizmar; the Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling;  Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery; Secrets of a Heartnote by Stacey Lee.

First Friday is back!Strange & Unusual Books discussed:Celine by Peter HellerWhat Have We Done by Alex FinlayThe Bad Beginning by Lemony Snicket Every Window Filled with Light by Shelia StovallThe Measure by Nikki ErlickSmoke Gets in Your Eyes: And Other Lessons from the Crematory by Caitlin DoughtyWill My Cat Eat My Eyeballs by Caitlin Doughty