We&#39;re librarians and we like to talk about books. In this podcast we at the Swampscott Public Library in Swampscott, MA talk about about books we&#39;ve read, their television counterparts (if any), and talk to authors about their work. Hosted by Caroline Margolis.

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Caroline and Sarah are joined by Bernadette, the library&#39;s Programming and reference librarian to talk about &#34;old&#34; movies.

Episode 38: Movies with Bernadette

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In this episode Sarah and Caroline delve into the pressures of reading quantity of quality and the pros and cons of Goodreads.

Episode 37: Books and Social Media Pressures

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We are back for more library fun! Sarah and Caroline discuss the jobs they&#39;ve had in the past to prep them to be librarians

Episode 36: We're Back (again)

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Today on the Podcast we are introducing our new Library Director Jonathan Nichols.  You can meet him on Wednesday August 24th at a meet and greet from 11am-1pm and 5pm-7pm.

Episode 35: Introducing our new Library Director

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This week, Caroline and Sarah pick out the books that if possible, they could read for the first time again.<a href="https://www.swampscottlibrary.org/bookshelves/lbts-20220721/" rel="nofollow">Booklist</a><a href="http://www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/S/SWAMPS/ekpmonth.cfm?curOrg=SWAMPS" rel="nofollow">Library Events</a>

Episode 34: Books we wish we could read for the first time again

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Caroline and Sarah try to make the sound better by hanging up blankets around them, and it sounds about the same.  They compare things about books and literature and only get mildly off track.

Episode 33: Today in our blanket fort

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Today on the podcast it is the battle of the literary wits! Janina joins us as the gameshow host while Caroline and Sarah square off with their knowledge! Who will be the winner? Listen to find out!<a href="https://www.swampscottlibrary.org/bookshelves/lbts-20220707/" rel="nofollow">List of books we talked about</a><a href="https://files.constantcontact.com/115c8b8c701/9d62b378-3fdc-4b9b-b673-8b3b75aae70d.pdf?rdr=true" rel="nofollow">Newsletter</a><a href="http://www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/S/SWAMPS/ekpmonth.cfm?curOrg=SWAMPS" rel="nofollow">Library events</a>

Episode 32: Trivia with Janina

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In this episode, Caroline and Sarah talk about book challenges, making sure libraries have inclusive collections, and some upcoming library events.<a href="https://www.swampscottlibrary.org/bookshelves/lbts-20220623/" rel="nofollow">The link to all the books can be found here</a>To the News articles:<a href="https://www.cnn.com/2022/04/05/politics/republican-states-book-ban-race-lgbtq/index.html" rel="nofollow">Book bans move to center stage</a><a href="https://apnews.com/article/most-challenged-books-2021-1d5c3a131e951299d02ce2a4152098cb" rel="nofollow">Library study finds ‘challenged’ books soared in 2021</a><a href="https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/summer-i-turned-pretty/" rel="nofollow">The Summer I Turned Pretty</a>Library events:<a href="https://files.constantcontact.com/115c8b8c701/9d62b378-3fdc-4b9b-b673-8b3b75aae70d.pdf?rdr=true" rel="nofollow">July 2022 Newsletter</a><a href="http://www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/S/SWAMPS/ekpmonth.cfm?curOrg=SWAMPS" rel="nofollow">Events</a>

Episode 31: Our Website Works Now

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Today on the podcast we are talking about keeping our shelves tidy, all the books we are reading, and giving a shout out to Leila Mottley for her new book Nightcrawling we cannot wait to read it. Links to what we discuss can be found here:<a href="https://www.swampscottlibrary.org/bookshelves/lbts-20220616/" rel="nofollow">Books we discussed </a><a href="http://www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/S/SWAMPS/ekpmonth.cfm?curOrg=SWAMPS" rel="nofollow">Events</a><a href="https://evergreen.noblenet.org/eg/opac/record/4846715?locg=1" rel="nofollow">Nightcrawling</a>News:<a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/books/2022/06/14/nightcrawling-leila-mottley/" rel="nofollow">Oprah’s latest book club pick: ‘Nightcrawling,’ by Leila Mottley</a><a href="https://www.wtvr.com/news/local-news/hanover-chooses-not-to-revoke-book-from-school-library" rel="nofollow">Hanover chooses not to revoke book from school library</a><a href="https://www.wpi.edu/news/announcements/library-book-collections-move" rel="nofollow">Library Book Collections on the Move</a>

Episode 30:  Late Spring Cleaning

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Welcome back to our updated podcast! Sarah and Caroline are excited to be a part of your weekly podcast rotation!The links for what we discuss in the podcast are: Ukrainian Donations<a href="https://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2022/05/ala-announces-ukraine-library-relief-fund" rel="nofollow">https://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2022/05/ala-announces-ukraine-library-relief-fund</a> ALA Special report<a href="https://www.ala.org/news/state-americas-libraries-report-2022" rel="nofollow">https://www.ala.org/news/state-americas-libraries-report-2022</a> Swampscott Library Newsletter June 2022<a href="https://files.constantcontact.com/115c8b8c701/f9c4f902-a08f-4a2a-a167-9bf47a00f39e.pdf?rdr=true" rel="nofollow">https://files.constantcontact.com/115c8b8c701/f9c4f902-a08f-4a2a-a167-9bf47a00f39e.pdf?rdr=true</a>

Episode 29: We're back!

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In this episode Caroline, Janina and Chelsea discuss fanfiction, romance, and everything they loved and didn&#39;t love about Ali Hazelwood&#39;s new book, The Love Hypothesis

Episode 28: The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood

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Ghosts have taken over the podcast! Check out this special edition of Librarians by the Sea where librarians Caroline and Janina swap ghost stories!

Episode 27: Special Halloween Episode!

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Today on the podcast Janina and I talk to author Elizabeth de Veer on her book The Ocean in Winter. Elizabeth was so much fun to talk to and we look forward to seeing her again soon. You can find Elizabeth on her website <a href="http://www.elizabethdeveer.com/" rel="nofollow">www.elizabethdeveer.com</a>Please note a trigger warning for those effcted by death by s*icide. Also if you are having difficult or painful thoughts or feelings, or are worried about someone, please reach out to a friend, family member, counselor, religious leader, or tap into resources such as:the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (800-273-8255),or the Crisis Text Line (Text HOME to 741741), which are both free and available 24/7.Also, learn more about suicide from the <a href="https://afsp.org/" rel="nofollow">American Foundation for Suicide Prevention</a>, which has local chapters in all 50 states, as well as support for survivors of suicide loss.You do not have to go through this alone.

Episode 26: Invertivew with Elizabeth de Veer on The Ocean in Winter

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In this episode I interview author, poet, and professor Quan Barry. Her book We Ride Upon Sticks is a time machine to not only 1989, but to anyone who remembers what it is like to be a teenage girl on the North Shore. Based on a fictional 1989 Danvers field hockey team we see this team learn to be themselves and come into their own power. This is a spoiler free discussion.

Episode 25: Interview with Quan Barry author of We Ride Upon Sicks

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In this episode, Sarah and I talk about Artemis Fowl and Percy Jackson and why their movie adaptations were not the best. We talk about why it is so hard for Hollywood to find the balance of making movies of middle grade books.

Episode 24: Interview with YA Librarian Sarah about Middle Grade Movie Adaptations

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Gabby is a librarian, archivist, and historian with a passion for uncovering and sharing stories by and about underrepresented groups (BIPOC, LGBTQ+, Disabled, and more). You can find her at <a href="https://www.bookishafrolatina.com/" rel="nofollow">www.bookishafrolatina.com</a> and her instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bookish_afrolatina/" rel="nofollow">@bookish_afrolatina</a>. Talia Hibbert is a NYT bestselling author of 17 sexy, diverse romances and you can find her on her website <a href="https://www.taliahibbert.com/" rel="nofollow">www.taliahibbert.com</a> and her Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/taliahibbert/" rel="nofollow">@taliahibbert</a>.

Episode 23: Interview with librarian Gabby Womack of The Brown Sisters Series by Talia Hibbert

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I got to talk to actor Richard Lyntton about his debut novel NORTH KOREA DECEPTION. We talk about the process of getting the book published, recording the audio book, and writing the book based on his life experiences. Keep a lookout for his second book HYDE PARK DECEPTION. You can find Richard at <a href="https://richardlynttonbooks.com/" rel="nofollow">richardlynttonbooks.com</a> on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/richardlynttonbooks/" rel="nofollow">@richardlynttobooks</a> and on Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/richardlynttonbooks/" rel="nofollow">@richardlynttonbooks</a>

Episode 22: Interview with Richard Lyntton author of North Korea Deception

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It was so much fun interviewing the Bookscapades bloggers, Katie and Alex.  They spend all their free time either reading, talking about, or reviewing YA Fantasy books for their blog on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bookscapadesblog/" rel="nofollow">Instagram </a>and <a href="https://www.tumblr.com/blog/view/bookscapadesblog" rel="nofollow">Tumblr</a>.  In this episode we discuss <a href="https://evergreen.noblenet.org/eg/opac/record/4168656?locg=72" rel="nofollow">King of Scars</a> by <a href="https://evergreen.noblenet.org/eg/staff/cat/catalog/results?query=leigh+Bardugo" rel="nofollow">Leigh Bardugo</a>, along with her other books in the Grishaverse which spans the <a href="https://evergreen.noblenet.org/eg/opac/record/3196044?locg=72" rel="nofollow">Shadow and Bone</a> trilogy and the <a href="https://evergreen.noblenet.org/eg/opac/record/3668917?locg=72" rel="nofollow">Six of Crows</a> duology.

Episode 21: Interview with Bookscapades about King of Scars

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I was so excited to interview Jane Healey on the podcast. Her passion for historical fiction became her new career when her first novel THE SATURDAY EVENING GIRLS CLUB was published in 2017. With the release of THE BEANTOWN GIRLS in 2019, she continued to fulfill her dream of writing lesser known stories of women in history.Keep a look out for her upcoming novel THE SECRET STEALERS, which is based on the true stories of the women of the Office of Strategic Services, the precursor to the CIA, during World War II. It will be released in April 2021.

Episode 20: Interview with Jane Healey

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Brunonia Barry is the New York Times and international bestselling author of The Lace Reader, The Map of True Places, and The Fifth Petal. Her work has been translated into more than 30 languages and has been an Amazon Best of the Month and a People Magazine Pick. Her reviews and articles on writing have appeared in the London Times and the Washington Post. She lives in Salem, Massachusetts.

Episode 19: Interview with Brunonia Barry

We're librarians and we like to talk about books. In this podcast we at the Swampscott Public Library in Swampscott, MA talk about about books we've read, their television counterparts (if any), and talk to authors about their work. Hosted by Caroline Margolis.