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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.
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Friday Nov 10, 2023
Friday Nov 10, 2023
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!
Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com
Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
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!
Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com
Tuesday Sep 05, 2023
Tuesday Sep 05, 2023
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.
Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com
Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
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.
Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com
Monday Feb 06, 2023
Monday Feb 06, 2023
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.
Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com
Friday Dec 16, 2022
Friday Dec 16, 2022
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.
Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com
Monday Nov 14, 2022
Monday Nov 14, 2022
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.
Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com
Friday Oct 07, 2022
Friday Oct 07, 2022
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.
Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com
Tuesday Sep 06, 2022
Tuesday Sep 06, 2022
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.
Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com
Tuesday Apr 26, 2022
Tuesday Apr 26, 2022
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.
Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com