Gaston Speaks https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com 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. Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:00:00 -0400 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2020 All rights reserved. Society & Culture 1440 episodic 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. Gaston County Public Library Gaston County Public Library No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/6862588/GastonSpeaksLogov2.png Gaston Speaks https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com 144 144 Coming Soon Report - June 2026 Coming Soon Report - June 2026 https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/coming-soon-report-june-2026/ https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/coming-soon-report-june-2026/#comments Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:00:00 -0400 gastonspeaks.podbean.com/16519eb1-9cec-3528-9f7c-7dac09939bc8 A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in June 2026.

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]]> A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in June 2026.

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

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]]> Gaston County Public Library false No 360 155 full We're Booked Up - Fifth Annual Voticed Awards We're Booked Up - Fifth Annual Voticed Awards https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/were-booked-up-fifth-annual-voticed-awards/ https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/were-booked-up-fifth-annual-voticed-awards/#comments Thu, 21 May 2026 14:00:00 -0400 gastonspeaks.podbean.com/3f30b646-ea16-34d2-97b7-7b26977b15c1 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!

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

]]> 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!

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

]]> Gaston County Public Library false No 1761 154 full Coming Soon Report - May 2026 Coming Soon Report - May 2026 https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/coming-soon-report-may-2026/ https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/coming-soon-report-may-2026/#comments Fri, 01 May 2026 11:00:00 -0400 gastonspeaks.podbean.com/98a8232b-8e8f-3599-9924-bbf51372b794 A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in May 2026.

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

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]]> A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in May 2026.

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

Episode Transcript.

]]> Gaston County Public Library false No 298 153 full We're Booked Up - How to Become the Dark Lord and Die Trying We're Booked Up - How to Become the Dark Lord and Die Trying https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/were-booked-up-how-to-become-the-dark-lord-and-die-trying/ https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/were-booked-up-how-to-become-the-dark-lord-and-die-trying/#comments Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:55:00 -0400 gastonspeaks.podbean.com/b571affd-89e9-39ed-8739-dcc7567db802 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.

 

 

]]> 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.

 

 

]]> Gaston County Public Library false No 2714 152 full Coming Soon Report - April 2026 Coming Soon Report - April 2026 https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/coming-soon-report-april-2026/ https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/coming-soon-report-april-2026/#comments Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:00:00 -0400 gastonspeaks.podbean.com/311dcd28-c771-391c-96bc-d74d0dd0e6ac A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in April 2026.

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

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]]> A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in April 2026.

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

Episode Transcript.

]]> Gaston County Public Library false No 281 151 full We're Booked Up - Atmosphere We're Booked Up - Atmosphere https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/were-booked-up-atmosphere/ https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/were-booked-up-atmosphere/#comments Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:00:00 -0400 gastonspeaks.podbean.com/0784a96f-3438-3708-9c3a-87afadab4de1 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Gaston County Public Library false No 3360 150 full Coming Soon Report - March 2026 Coming Soon Report - March 2026 https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/coming-soon-report-march-2026/ https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/coming-soon-report-march-2026/#comments Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:00:00 -0500 gastonspeaks.podbean.com/b771241a-c0de-38d4-b75e-7e0c0fa0db63 A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in March 2026.

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

Episode Transcript.

]]> A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in March 2026.

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

Episode Transcript.

]]> Gaston County Public Library false No 330 149 full We're Booked Up - The Truth According to Ember We're Booked Up - The Truth According to Ember https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/were-booked-up-the-truth-according-to-ember/ https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/were-booked-up-the-truth-according-to-ember/#comments Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:00:00 -0500 gastonspeaks.podbean.com/6c1a2e90-eac6-3555-bfff-59c87aeef628 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!

]]> 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!

]]> Gaston County Public Library false No 2769 148 full Coming Soon Report - February 2026 Coming Soon Report - February 2026 https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/coming-soon-report-february-2026/ https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/coming-soon-report-february-2026/#comments Mon, 02 Feb 2026 11:00:00 -0500 gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e11d3b47-8e19-3e13-be1c-e83960835187 A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in February 2026.

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

Episode Transcript.

]]> A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in February 2026.

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

Episode Transcript.

]]> Gaston County Public Library false No 300 147 full We're Booked Up - The Thursday Murder Club We're Booked Up - The Thursday Murder Club https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/were-booked-up-the-thursday-murder-club/ https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/were-booked-up-the-thursday-murder-club/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 14:00:00 -0500 gastonspeaks.podbean.com/5553f8ac-3f4b-341f-9d8b-dcf5731b0161 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!

]]> 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!

]]> Gaston County Public Library false No 2795 146 full Coming Soon Report - January 2026 Coming Soon Report - January 2026 https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/coming-soon-report-january-2026/ https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/coming-soon-report-january-2026/#comments Sat, 03 Jan 2026 11:00:00 -0500 gastonspeaks.podbean.com/2eac6378-701c-30ad-96df-cf9b7603f7d9 A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in January 2026.

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

Episode Transcript.

]]> A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in January 2026.

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

Episode Transcript.

]]> Gaston County Public Library false No 344 145 full We're Booked Up - Christmas at Glitter Peak Lodge We're Booked Up - Christmas at Glitter Peak Lodge https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/were-booked-up-christmas-at-glitter-peak-lodge/ https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/were-booked-up-christmas-at-glitter-peak-lodge/#comments Thu, 11 Dec 2025 14:00:00 -0500 gastonspeaks.podbean.com/80b69ae0-b72b-3009-8b15-e38fd22580b5 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Gaston County Public Library false No 2935 144 full Coming Soon Report - December 2025 Coming Soon Report - December 2025 https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/coming-soon-report-december-2025/ https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/coming-soon-report-december-2025/#comments Mon, 01 Dec 2025 11:00:00 -0500 gastonspeaks.podbean.com/58378bf5-6512-3e19-8f19-f4350257bfd1 A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in December 2025.

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

Episode Transcript.

]]> A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in December 2025.

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

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]]> Gaston County Public Library false No 288 143 full We're Booked Up - One in a Millennial We're Booked Up - One in a Millennial https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/were-booked-up-one-in-a-millennial/ https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/were-booked-up-one-in-a-millennial/#comments Thu, 20 Nov 2025 14:00:00 -0500 gastonspeaks.podbean.com/9197692b-9ca6-3dac-a3f0-38d95c8b057b 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Gaston County Public Library false No 3457 142 full Coming Soon Report - November 2025 Coming Soon Report - November 2025 https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/coming-soon-report-november-2025/ https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/coming-soon-report-november-2025/#comments Sat, 01 Nov 2025 11:00:00 -0400 gastonspeaks.podbean.com/46640ccb-eabc-3075-b210-88daa7f676b8 A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in November 2025.

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

Episode Transcript.

]]> A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in November 2025.

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

Episode Transcript.

]]> Gaston County Public Library false No 319 141 full We're Booked Up - What Happened to Ruthy Ramirez We're Booked Up - What Happened to Ruthy Ramirez https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/were-booked-up-what-happened-to-ruthy-ramirez/ https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/were-booked-up-what-happened-to-ruthy-ramirez/#comments Thu, 23 Oct 2025 14:00:00 -0400 gastonspeaks.podbean.com/11d16c59-4945-3b50-ba14-6c03c053956f 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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]]> 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!

 

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

]]> Gaston County Public Library false No 3270 140 full Coming Soon Report - October 2025 Coming Soon Report - October 2025 https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/coming-soon-report-october-2025/ https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/coming-soon-report-october-2025/#comments Wed, 01 Oct 2025 11:00:00 -0400 gastonspeaks.podbean.com/8a0a3f3d-77d4-3348-9ef1-b99b159c25dc A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in October 2025.

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

Episode Transcript.

]]> A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in October 2025.

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

Episode Transcript.

]]> Gaston County Public Library false No 355 139 full We're Booked Up - Absolute Power We're Booked Up - Absolute Power https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/were-booked-up-absolute-power/ https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/were-booked-up-absolute-power/#comments Thu, 11 Sep 2025 11:00:00 -0400 gastonspeaks.podbean.com/c118645f-12d2-3d28-8374-934a1441675f 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.

 

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

]]> 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.

 

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

]]> Gaston County Public Library false No 2923 138 full Coming Soon Report - September 2025 Coming Soon Report - September 2025 https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/coming-soon-report-september-2025/ https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/coming-soon-report-september-2025/#comments Tue, 02 Sep 2025 11:00:00 -0400 gastonspeaks.podbean.com/35901720-a397-3e71-a862-af5ac503b910 A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in September 2025.

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

Episode Transcript.

]]> A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in September 2025.

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

Episode Transcript.

]]> Gaston County Public Library false No 347 137 full Coming Soon Report - August 2025 Coming Soon Report - August 2025 https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/coming-soon-report-august-2025/ https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/coming-soon-report-august-2025/#comments Fri, 01 Aug 2025 11:00:00 -0400 gastonspeaks.podbean.com/adbfea07-7b0e-3b6b-a427-9777fd91d25a A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in August 2025.

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

Episode Transcript.

]]> A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in August 2025.

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

Episode Transcript.

]]> Gaston County Public Library false No 321 136 full Coming Soon Report - July 2025 Coming Soon Report - July 2025 https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/coming-soon-report-july-2025/ https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/coming-soon-report-july-2025/#comments Tue, 01 Jul 2025 11:00:00 -0400 gastonspeaks.podbean.com/1262d07b-361c-3df5-8111-a1becd4789a6 A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in July 2025.

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

Episode Transcript.

]]> A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in July 2025.

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

Episode Transcript.

]]> Gaston County Public Library false No 355 135 full Coming Soon Report - June 2025 Coming Soon Report - June 2025 https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/coming-soon-report-june-2025/ https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/coming-soon-report-june-2025/#comments Mon, 02 Jun 2025 11:00:00 -0400 gastonspeaks.podbean.com/a1822b78-cf3e-30ad-ac08-95689fbcd0fd A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in June 2025.

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

Episode Transcript.

]]> A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in June 2025.

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

Episode Transcript.

]]> Gaston County Public Library false No 330 134 full We're Booked Up - Fourth Annual Voticed Awards We're Booked Up - Fourth Annual Voticed Awards https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/were-booked-up-fourth-annual-voticed-awards/ https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/were-booked-up-fourth-annual-voticed-awards/#comments Thu, 08 May 2025 14:00:00 -0400 gastonspeaks.podbean.com/f76fbb6f-6c0d-38ce-9eb9-5b2cf9d81b97 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

]]> 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

]]> Gaston County Public Library false No 1673 133 full Coming Soon Report - May 2025 Coming Soon Report - May 2025 https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/coming-soon-report-may-2025/ https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/coming-soon-report-may-2025/#comments Thu, 01 May 2025 11:00:00 -0400 gastonspeaks.podbean.com/12624dd7-672d-37dd-b177-bbb6a6ceb2a7 A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in May 2025.

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

Episode Transcript.

]]> A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in May 2025.

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

Episode Transcript.

]]> Gaston County Public Library false No 330 132 full We're Booked Up - Convenience Store Woman We're Booked Up - Convenience Store Woman https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/were-booked-up-convenience-store-woman/ https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/were-booked-up-convenience-store-woman/#comments Wed, 16 Apr 2025 14:00:00 -0400 gastonspeaks.podbean.com/61b14e56-7438-39e0-a337-2ddb543825a8 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.

 

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

]]> 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.

 

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

]]> Gaston County Public Library false No 3835 131 full Coming Soon Report - April 2025 Coming Soon Report - April 2025 https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/coming-soon-report-april-2025/ https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/coming-soon-report-april-2025/#comments Tue, 01 Apr 2025 11:00:00 -0400 gastonspeaks.podbean.com/89b8cf18-e1e5-3a9d-b431-3cb2c3cc2004 A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in April 2025.

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

Episode Transcript.

]]> A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in April 2025.

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

Episode Transcript.

]]> Gaston County Public Library false No 317 130 full We're Booked Up - The Housemaid We're Booked Up - The Housemaid https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/were-booked-up-the-housemaid/ https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/were-booked-up-the-housemaid/#comments Mon, 24 Mar 2025 11:00:00 -0400 gastonspeaks.podbean.com/059cd19f-0758-3f0c-897f-ead465a2c3f7 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.

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

]]> 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.

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

]]> Gaston County Public Library false No 3059 129 full Coming Soon Report - March 2025 Coming Soon Report - March 2025 https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/coming-soon-report-march-2025/ https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/coming-soon-report-march-2025/#comments Sat, 01 Mar 2025 11:00:00 -0500 gastonspeaks.podbean.com/a5a0d16d-c67e-3c19-a1fd-3dde490df89f A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in March 2025.

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

Episode Transcript.

]]> A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in March 2025.

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

Episode Transcript.

]]> Gaston County Public Library false No 393 128 full We're Booked Up - You Should See Me in a Crown We're Booked Up - You Should See Me in a Crown https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/were-booked-up-you-should-see-me-in-a-crown/ https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/were-booked-up-you-should-see-me-in-a-crown/#comments Tue, 11 Feb 2025 12:00:00 -0500 gastonspeaks.podbean.com/20e05906-483d-3cd5-82a7-71f39845ba49 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.

 

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

]]> 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.

 

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

]]> Gaston County Public Library false No 3462 127 full Coming Soon Report - February 2025 Coming Soon Report - February 2025 https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/coming-soon-report-february-2025/ https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/coming-soon-report-february-2025/#comments Sat, 01 Feb 2025 11:00:00 -0500 gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e440bfd5-6de1-367c-9d70-d92cd19f587e A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in January 2025.

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Episode Transcript.

]]> A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in January 2025.

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

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]]> Gaston County Public Library false No 330 126 full We're Booked Up - Murder Road We're Booked Up - Murder Road https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/were-booked-up-murder-road/ https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/were-booked-up-murder-road/#comments Wed, 08 Jan 2025 14:00:00 -0500 gastonspeaks.podbean.com/3df3fe7b-5e5f-390f-aac6-42fa1a8891a9 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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]]> 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.

 

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

]]> Gaston County Public Library false No 2876 125 full Coming Soon Report - January 2025 Coming Soon Report - January 2025 https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/coming-soon-report-january-2025/ https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/coming-soon-report-january-2025/#comments Thu, 02 Jan 2025 11:00:00 -0500 gastonspeaks.podbean.com/9d237af0-cf50-3fb9-8ffb-1be4ebdf7384 A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in January 2025.

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

Episode Transcript.

]]> A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in January 2025.

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]]> Gaston County Public Library false No 355 124 full We're Booked Up - The Matzah Ball We're Booked Up - The Matzah Ball https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/were-booked-up-the-matzah-ball/ https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/were-booked-up-the-matzah-ball/#comments Mon, 09 Dec 2024 14:00:00 -0500 gastonspeaks.podbean.com/ae7cae33-34da-3a57-9090-50e5cab1f0ea 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!

 

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

]]> 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!

 

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

]]> Gaston County Public Library false No 2861 123 full Coming Soon Report - December 2024 Coming Soon Report - December 2024 https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/coming-soon-report-december-2024/ https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/coming-soon-report-december-2024/#comments Mon, 02 Dec 2024 11:00:00 -0500 gastonspeaks.podbean.com/f97e3940-3769-313b-b727-7fcf174b9b40 A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in December 2024.

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

Episode Transcript.

]]> A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in December 2024.

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

Episode Transcript.

]]> Gaston County Public Library false No 277 122 full We're Booked Up - Finding Me We're Booked Up - Finding Me https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/were-booked-up-finding-me/ https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/were-booked-up-finding-me/#comments Thu, 14 Nov 2024 14:00:00 -0500 gastonspeaks.podbean.com/f81a5545-cf6a-317e-8ec8-635ba508187f 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.

 

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

]]> 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.

 

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

]]> Gaston County Public Library false No 3510 121 full Coming Soon Report - November 2024 Coming Soon Report - November 2024 https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/coming-soon-report-november-2024/ https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/coming-soon-report-november-2024/#comments Mon, 04 Nov 2024 08:59:48 -0500 gastonspeaks.podbean.com/a1f7c46d-6f49-30c6-b4c7-6ce538890382 A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in November 2024.

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

Episode Transcript.

]]> A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in November 2024.

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

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]]> Gaston County Public Library false No 312 120 full We're Booked Up - Silent City We're Booked Up - Silent City https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/were-booked-up-silent-city/ https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/were-booked-up-silent-city/#comments Tue, 08 Oct 2024 14:00:00 -0400 gastonspeaks.podbean.com/158e5176-d381-3f84-a68e-208696dd4553 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!

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

]]> 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!

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

]]> Gaston County Public Library false No 3643 119 full Coming Soon Report - October 2024 Coming Soon Report - October 2024 https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/coming-soon-report-october-2024/ https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/coming-soon-report-october-2024/#comments Tue, 01 Oct 2024 11:00:00 -0400 gastonspeaks.podbean.com/ec271861-c672-3877-84a7-2769f633527d A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in October 2024.

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

Episode Transcript.

]]> A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in October 2024.

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

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]]> Gaston County Public Library false No 361 118 full We're Booked Up - Upside Down We're Booked Up - Upside Down https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/were-booked-up-upside-down/ https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/were-booked-up-upside-down/#comments Tue, 10 Sep 2024 12:00:00 -0400 gastonspeaks.podbean.com/ecfddad7-3df2-3e3b-8265-a34cbe6ec25b 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!

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

]]> 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!

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

]]> Gaston County Public Library false No 3380 117 full Coming Soon Report - September 2024 Coming Soon Report - September 2024 https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/coming-soon-report-september-2024/ https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/coming-soon-report-september-2024/#comments Tue, 03 Sep 2024 11:00:00 -0400 gastonspeaks.podbean.com/36ca1b1a-2d6e-3573-8909-d87ceeeb07a4 A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in September 2024.

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

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]]> A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in September 2024.

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

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]]> Gaston County Public Library false No 389 116 full Coming Soon Report - August 2024 Coming Soon Report - August 2024 https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/coming-soon-report-august-2024/ https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/coming-soon-report-august-2024/#comments Thu, 01 Aug 2024 12:00:00 -0400 gastonspeaks.podbean.com/ef1cde03-3dff-3c96-9e3f-1d5e95d16c7d A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in August 2024.

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

Episode Transcript.

]]> A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in August 2024.

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

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]]> Gaston County Public Library false No 324 115 full Booked @ the Library - Kristy Woodson Harvey Booked @ the Library - Kristy Woodson Harvey https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/booked-the-library-kristy-woodson-harvey/ https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/booked-the-library-kristy-woodson-harvey/#comments Tue, 23 Jul 2024 12:00:00 -0400 gastonspeaks.podbean.com/029d4714-b3a4-331d-8ab5-cb7fdcf7278d The audio recording of Kristy Woodson Harvey's author talk on May 9, 2019.

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]]> The audio recording of Kristy Woodson Harvey's author talk on May 9, 2019.

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com.

]]> Gaston County Public Library false No 1338 114 full Coming Soon Report - July 2024 Coming Soon Report - July 2024 https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/coming-soon-report-july-2024/ https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/coming-soon-report-july-2024/#comments Mon, 01 Jul 2024 11:00:00 -0400 gastonspeaks.podbean.com/f8271e39-9c08-3d9e-9641-f51dd07cd23c A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in July 2024.

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

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]]> A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in July 2024.

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

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]]> Gaston County Public Library false No 314 113 full Coming Soon Report - June 2024 Coming Soon Report - June 2024 https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/coming-soon-report-june-2024/ https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/coming-soon-report-june-2024/#comments Sat, 01 Jun 2024 11:00:00 -0400 gastonspeaks.podbean.com/1b4795f2-9c7b-3a7a-af50-0f4460e26d56 A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in June 2024.

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

Episode Transcript.

]]> A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in June 2024.

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

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]]> Gaston County Public Library false No 295 112 full We're Booked Up - Third Annual Voticed Awards We're Booked Up - Third Annual Voticed Awards https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/were-booked-up-third-annual-voticed-awards/ https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/were-booked-up-third-annual-voticed-awards/#comments Tue, 28 May 2024 10:09:00 -0400 gastonspeaks.podbean.com/65b32d4d-7ad3-3035-920a-76ef90bd4610 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

]]> 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

]]> Gaston County Public Library false No 2104 111 full Coming Soon Report - May 2024 Coming Soon Report - May 2024 https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/coming-soon-report-may-2024/ https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/coming-soon-report-may-2024/#comments Wed, 01 May 2024 11:00:00 -0400 gastonspeaks.podbean.com/1bdf1c8f-abc4-3489-94ea-5b5d78c376ac A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in May 2024.

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

Episode Transcript.

]]> A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in May 2024.

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

Episode Transcript.

]]> Gaston County Public Library false No 381 110 full We're Booked Up - A Wizard of Earthsea We're Booked Up - A Wizard of Earthsea https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/were-booked-up-a-wizard-of-earthsea/ https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/were-booked-up-a-wizard-of-earthsea/#comments Thu, 25 Apr 2024 14:00:00 -0400 gastonspeaks.podbean.com/76d0726d-7cdd-3888-b475-9dc2a70c645b 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!

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

]]> 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!

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

]]> Gaston County Public Library false No 3153 109 full Coming Soon Report - April 2024 Coming Soon Report - April 2024 https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/coming-soon-report-april-2024/ https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/coming-soon-report-april-2024/#comments Wed, 03 Apr 2024 08:11:53 -0400 gastonspeaks.podbean.com/20c59b5f-71ff-38ad-b01c-30f0d460dc00 A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in April 2024.

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

Episode Transcript.

]]> A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in April 2024.

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

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]]> Gaston County Public Library false No 361 108 full We're Booked Up - Under the Whispering Door We're Booked Up - Under the Whispering Door https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/were-booked-up-under-the-whispering-door/ https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/were-booked-up-under-the-whispering-door/#comments Tue, 26 Mar 2024 13:00:00 -0400 gastonspeaks.podbean.com/9ef0401c-0521-3179-8724-06ca22f822d0 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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]]> 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.

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

]]> Gaston County Public Library false No 3772 107 full Coming Soon Report - March 2024 Coming Soon Report - March 2024 https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/coming-soon-report-march-2024/ https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/coming-soon-report-march-2024/#comments Fri, 01 Mar 2024 11:00:00 -0500 gastonspeaks.podbean.com/0303a02f-49c2-3d7f-a3df-9435d0f95670 A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in March 2024.

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

Episode Transcript.

]]> A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in March 2024.

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

Episode Transcript.

]]> Gaston County Public Library false No 317 106 full We're Booked Up - Book Lovers We're Booked Up - Book Lovers https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/were-booked-up-book-lovers/ https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/were-booked-up-book-lovers/#comments Tue, 27 Feb 2024 11:00:00 -0500 gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e053d860-eed7-373a-b48a-bee1535d16d3 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!

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

]]> 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!

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

]]> Gaston County Public Library false No 2627 105 full Coming Soon Report - February 2024 Coming Soon Report - February 2024 https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/coming-soon-report-february-2024/ https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/coming-soon-report-february-2024/#comments Thu, 01 Feb 2024 11:00:00 -0500 gastonspeaks.podbean.com/ca4f58dd-f170-3b46-a84b-a086f0bac172 A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in February 2024.

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

Episode Transcript.

]]> A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in February 2024.

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

Episode Transcript.

]]> Gaston County Public Library false No 312 104 full We're Booked Up - How Can I Help You We're Booked Up - How Can I Help You https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/were-booked-up-how-can-i-help-you/ https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/were-booked-up-how-can-i-help-you/#comments Tue, 23 Jan 2024 14:00:00 -0500 gastonspeaks.podbean.com/a1e4d121-c6c1-3a4c-b716-92e6a6ce2481 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!

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

]]> 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!

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

]]> Gaston County Public Library false No 3113 103 full 2024 Oscar Nomination Predictions 2024 Oscar Nomination Predictions https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/2024-oscar-nomination-predictions/ https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/2024-oscar-nomination-predictions/#comments Fri, 19 Jan 2024 14:00:00 -0500 gastonspeaks.podbean.com/cb17024e-cacf-34ff-88ed-5cc6d370b6f4 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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]]> 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.

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

]]> Gaston County Public Library false No 1422 102 full Coming Soon Report - January 2024 Coming Soon Report - January 2024 https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/coming-soon-report-january-2024/ https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/coming-soon-report-january-2024/#comments Tue, 02 Jan 2024 11:00:00 -0500 gastonspeaks.podbean.com/7070d5a6-a1bd-3403-abfa-338935f571c2 A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in January 2024.

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

Episode Transcript.

]]> A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in January 2024.

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

Episode Transcript.

]]> Gaston County Public Library false No 295 101 full We’re Booked Up - Bright Lights, Big Christmas We’re Booked Up - Bright Lights, Big Christmas https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/we-re-booked-up-bright-lights-big-christmas/ https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/we-re-booked-up-bright-lights-big-christmas/#comments Fri, 15 Dec 2023 11:00:00 -0500 gastonspeaks.podbean.com/210a677d-2919-3b3c-9b49-5e9b901144d5 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!

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

]]> 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!

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

]]> Gaston County Public Library false No 3082 100 full Coming Soon Report - December 2023 Coming Soon Report - December 2023 https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/coming-soon-report-december-2023/ https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/coming-soon-report-december-2023/#comments Fri, 01 Dec 2023 11:00:00 -0500 gastonspeaks.podbean.com/a92d24b5-3620-3c2a-8ac3-74c47886e388 A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in December 2023.

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

Episode Transcript.

]]> A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in December 2023.

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

Episode Transcript.

]]> Gaston County Public Library false No 256 99 full We’re Booked Up - Fuzz We’re Booked Up - Fuzz https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/we-re-booked-up-fuzz/ https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/we-re-booked-up-fuzz/#comments Fri, 10 Nov 2023 11:00:00 -0500 gastonspeaks.podbean.com/9078bddc-b863-30ce-950d-599005a4cc65 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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]]> 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

]]> Gaston County Public Library false No 2847 98 full Coming Soon Report - November 2023 Coming Soon Report - November 2023 https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/coming-soon-report-november-2023/ https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/coming-soon-report-november-2023/#comments Wed, 01 Nov 2023 11:00:00 -0400 gastonspeaks.podbean.com/6a74e488-b3b4-3c1c-94f6-1d534484f83a A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in November 2023.

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]]> A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in November 2023.

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Episode Transcript.

]]> Gaston County Public Library false No 340 97 full We’re Booked Up - Mexican Gothic We’re Booked Up - Mexican Gothic https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/we-re-booked-up-mexican-gothic/ https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/we-re-booked-up-mexican-gothic/#comments Tue, 10 Oct 2023 14:00:00 -0400 gastonspeaks.podbean.com/47ad747a-a8ac-3821-a16e-3f65ef98ec26 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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]]> 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

]]> Gaston County Public Library false No 2855 96 full Coming Soon Report - October 2023 Coming Soon Report - October 2023 https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/coming-soon-report-october-2023/ https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/coming-soon-report-october-2023/#comments Sat, 30 Sep 2023 11:00:00 -0400 gastonspeaks.podbean.com/6b337a5e-3d6f-34af-9d5e-2e42fc781e8c A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in October 2023.

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

Episode Transcript.

]]> A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in October 2023.

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

Episode Transcript.

]]> Gaston County Public Library false No 375 95 full We’re Booked Up - The Perfect Assassin We’re Booked Up - The Perfect Assassin https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/we-re-booked-up-the-perfect-assassin/ https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/we-re-booked-up-the-perfect-assassin/#comments Tue, 05 Sep 2023 11:00:00 -0400 gastonspeaks.podbean.com/4e73718e-23bb-3e49-851b-20d709bb5ed9 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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]]> 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

]]> Gaston County Public Library false No 3244 94 full Coming Soon Report - September 2023 Coming Soon Report - September 2023 https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/coming-soon-report-september-2023/ https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/coming-soon-report-september-2023/#comments Fri, 01 Sep 2023 11:00:00 -0400 gastonspeaks.podbean.com/a2971f33-b5fb-38b9-82a7-1765a3f81af5 A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in September 2023.

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

Episode Transcript.

]]> A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in September 2023.

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

Episode Transcript.

]]> Gaston County Public Library false No 426 93 full Coming Soon Report - August 2023 Coming Soon Report - August 2023 https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/coming-soon-report-august-2023/ https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/coming-soon-report-august-2023/#comments Tue, 01 Aug 2023 11:00:00 -0400 gastonspeaks.podbean.com/3b497849-0c8b-3e43-a1ef-d55ac06ffb0d A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in August 2023.

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

Episode Transcript.

]]> A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in August 2023.

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Episode Transcript.

]]> Gaston County Public Library false No 392 92 full 2023 Emmy Nomination Predictions 2023 Emmy Nomination Predictions https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/2023-emmy-nomination-predictions/ https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/2023-emmy-nomination-predictions/#comments Mon, 10 Jul 2023 11:00:00 -0400 gastonspeaks.podbean.com/7bdf2a32-3078-3793-bbae-594444e81a2a 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.

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com 

]]> 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.

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com 

]]> Gaston County Public Library false No 1666 91 full Booked @ the Library - Kimmery Martin Booked @ the Library - Kimmery Martin https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/booked-the-library-kimmery-martin/ https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/booked-the-library-kimmery-martin/#comments Fri, 07 Jul 2023 11:00:00 -0400 gastonspeaks.podbean.com/808d622e-f7c5-32c2-8060-3591abe4422b The audio recording of Kimmery Martin's author talk on March 5, 2019.

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]]> The audio recording of Kimmery Martin's author talk on March 5, 2019.

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com.

]]> Gaston County Public Library false No 1680 90 full Coming Soon Report - July 2023 Coming Soon Report - July 2023 https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/coming-soon-report-july-2023/ https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/coming-soon-report-july-2023/#comments Sat, 01 Jul 2023 11:00:00 -0400 gastonspeaks.podbean.com/19a82235-3057-395c-92ff-4c1cc01566e8 A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in July 2023.

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Episode Transcript.

]]> A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in July 2023.

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

Episode Transcript.

]]> Gaston County Public Library false No 366 89 full Coming Soon Report - June 2023 Coming Soon Report - June 2023 https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/coming-soon-report-june-2023/ https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/coming-soon-report-june-2023/#comments Thu, 01 Jun 2023 11:00:00 -0400 gastonspeaks.podbean.com/fb15a3cd-17ae-3613-bc54-01eb31190cb5 A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in June 2023.

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

Episode Transcript.

]]> A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in June 2023.

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Episode Transcript.

]]> Gaston County Public Library false No 369 88 full We’re Booked Up - Second Annual Voticed Awards We’re Booked Up - Second Annual Voticed Awards https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/we-re-booked-up-second-annual-voticed-awards/ https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/we-re-booked-up-second-annual-voticed-awards/#comments Tue, 23 May 2023 11:00:00 -0400 gastonspeaks.podbean.com/147a4917-284a-3751-a587-20adb1aeabe7 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!

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

]]> 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!

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

]]> Gaston County Public Library false No 2540 87 full Coming Soon Report - May 2023 Coming Soon Report - May 2023 https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/coming-soon-report-may-2023/ https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/coming-soon-report-may-2023/#comments Mon, 01 May 2023 11:00:00 -0400 gastonspeaks.podbean.com/4392de32-889c-398e-8fb1-61555adc57e1 A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in May 2023.

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

Episode Transcript.

]]> A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in May 2023.

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

Episode Transcript.

]]> Gaston County Public Library false No 373 86 full We’re Booked Up - Good Omens We’re Booked Up - Good Omens https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/we-re-booked-up-good-omens/ https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/we-re-booked-up-good-omens/#comments Tue, 25 Apr 2023 11:00:00 -0400 gastonspeaks.podbean.com/a7568fff-20dc-320d-8e2e-d96c1802f6ff 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

]]> 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

]]> Gaston County Public Library false No 3409 85 full Gaston County History Minute - Friends of the Gaston County Public Library Gaston County History Minute - Friends of the Gaston County Public Library https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/gaston-county-history-minute-friends-of-the-gaston-county-public-library/ https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/gaston-county-history-minute-friends-of-the-gaston-county-public-library/#comments Wed, 05 Apr 2023 12:00:00 -0400 gastonspeaks.podbean.com/f7ae27ba-6516-3ce3-93a2-096bf161f409 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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]]> 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.

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

]]> Gaston County Public Library false No 221 84 full Coming Soon Report - April 2023 Coming Soon Report - April 2023 https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/coming-soon-report-april-2023/ https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/coming-soon-report-april-2023/#comments Sat, 01 Apr 2023 11:00:00 -0400 gastonspeaks.podbean.com/895978d6-f103-3ece-8466-0e7cb768006a A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in April 2023.

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

Episode Transcript.

]]> A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in April 2023.

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

Episode Transcript.

]]> Gaston County Public Library false No 397 83 full 2023 Oscar Win Predictions 2023 Oscar Win Predictions https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/2023-oscar-win-predictions/ https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/2023-oscar-win-predictions/#comments Thu, 09 Mar 2023 02:00:00 -0500 gastonspeaks.podbean.com/d796b4e7-4cc1-35dd-aa0a-246594fa8c50 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. 

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com 

]]> 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. 

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com 

]]> Gaston County Public Library false No 1450 82 full We’re Booked Up - Kindred We’re Booked Up - Kindred https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/we-re-booked-up-kindred/ https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/we-re-booked-up-kindred/#comments Tue, 07 Mar 2023 11:00:00 -0500 gastonspeaks.podbean.com/5cf5b9f1-a6c3-3402-bdbb-0388bbf5f07a 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.

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

]]> 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.

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

]]> Gaston County Public Library false No 4472 81 full Coming Soon Report - March 2023 Coming Soon Report - March 2023 https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/coming-soon-report-march-2023/ https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/coming-soon-report-march-2023/#comments Wed, 01 Mar 2023 10:00:00 -0500 gastonspeaks.podbean.com/454e298c-ab30-3ba2-b8bf-f2555a42a6c7 A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in March 2023.

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

Episode Transcript.

]]> A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in March 2023.

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

Episode Transcript.

]]> Gaston County Public Library false No 359 80 full We’re Booked Up - The Tobacco Wives We’re Booked Up - The Tobacco Wives https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/we-re-booked-up-the-tobacco-wives/ https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/we-re-booked-up-the-tobacco-wives/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2023 12:00:00 -0500 gastonspeaks.podbean.com/21f8855b-7738-3a32-82f1-f13343ade848 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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]]> 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

]]> Gaston County Public Library false No 3475 79 full Coming Soon Report - February 2023 Coming Soon Report - February 2023 https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/coming-soon-report-february-2023/ https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/coming-soon-report-february-2023/#comments Wed, 01 Feb 2023 14:00:00 -0500 gastonspeaks.podbean.com/bc91009f-348d-369e-891b-18f96120f311 A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in February 2023.

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

Episode Transcript.

]]> A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in February 2023.

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

Episode Transcript.

]]> Gaston County Public Library false No 371 78 full 2023 Oscar Nomination Predictions 2023 Oscar Nomination Predictions https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/2023-oscar-nomination-predictions/ https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/2023-oscar-nomination-predictions/#comments Fri, 20 Jan 2023 14:00:00 -0500 gastonspeaks.podbean.com/cb30039b-2132-3bdd-803b-cf3e2fcc1c7a 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. 

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

]]> 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. 

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

]]> Gaston County Public Library false No 1445 77 full Booked @ the Library - Kristina McMorris Booked @ the Library - Kristina McMorris https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/booked-the-library-kristina-mcmorris/ https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/booked-the-library-kristina-mcmorris/#comments Tue, 10 Jan 2023 11:00:00 -0500 gastonspeaks.podbean.com/c5020653-3bd4-322a-9daf-8e84916bddb6 The audio recording of Kristina McMorris's author talk on November 6, 2018.

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com.

]]> The audio recording of Kristina McMorris's author talk on November 6, 2018.

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com.

]]> Gaston County Public Library false No 2654 76 full Coming Soon Report - January 2023 Coming Soon Report - January 2023 https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/coming-soon-report-january-2023/ https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/coming-soon-report-january-2023/#comments Tue, 03 Jan 2023 10:00:00 -0500 gastonspeaks.podbean.com/d02516e5-9e9a-3c80-bab0-0f79022aae2e A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in January 2023.

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

Episode Transcript.

]]> A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in January 2023.

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

Episode Transcript.

]]> Gaston County Public Library false No 314 75 full Gaston Speaks Makes a Friend Gaston Speaks Makes a Friend https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/gaston-speaks-makes-a-friend/ https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/gaston-speaks-makes-a-friend/#comments Mon, 19 Dec 2022 10:00:00 -0500 gastonspeaks.podbean.com/ac039107-76ce-3e10-a164-d480142da557 Andrew and Angelique chat with Adam Gaub and Elizabeth McGee in a special collaboration with Gaston County Government's Savvy Citizen podcast.

]]> Andrew and Angelique chat with Adam Gaub and Elizabeth McGee in a special collaboration with Gaston County Government's Savvy Citizen podcast.

]]> Gaston County Public Library false No 2507 74 full We’re Booked Up - Let It Snow We’re Booked Up - Let It Snow https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/we-re-booked-up-let-it-snow/ https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/we-re-booked-up-let-it-snow/#comments Fri, 16 Dec 2022 10:00:00 -0500 gastonspeaks.podbean.com/22ddc5cf-1bdb-3ae4-881e-8f879819e6e5 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

 

]]> 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

 

]]> Gaston County Public Library false No 3422 73 full Coming Soon Report - December 2022 Coming Soon Report - December 2022 https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/coming-soon-report-december-2022/ https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/coming-soon-report-december-2022/#comments Thu, 01 Dec 2022 10:00:00 -0500 gastonspeaks.podbean.com/9e6ed415-b7ff-3bc8-977c-af3e08ddba49 A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in December 2022.

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

Episode Transcript.

]]> A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in December 2022.

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

Episode Transcript.

]]> Gaston County Public Library false No 319 72 full We’re Booked Up - November 9 We’re Booked Up - November 9 https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/we-re-booked-up-november-9/ https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/we-re-booked-up-november-9/#comments Mon, 14 Nov 2022 12:00:00 -0500 gastonspeaks.podbean.com/6ff59ae2-656e-3240-b55e-9c4824e3b842 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

]]> 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

]]> Gaston County Public Library false No 3377 71 full Coming Soon Report - November 2022 Coming Soon Report - November 2022 https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/coming-soon-report-november-2022/ https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/coming-soon-report-november-2022/#comments Tue, 01 Nov 2022 10:00:00 -0400 gastonspeaks.podbean.com/9fdfe8cf-cc17-3c9c-948b-0a0f69044a04 A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in November 2022.

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

Episode Transcript.

]]> A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in November 2022.

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

Episode Transcript.

]]> Gaston County Public Library false No 359 70 full We’re Booked Up - In the Dream House We’re Booked Up - In the Dream House https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/we-re-booked-up-in-the-dream-house/ https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/we-re-booked-up-in-the-dream-house/#comments Fri, 07 Oct 2022 11:00:00 -0400 gastonspeaks.podbean.com/ac2de5bb-14c7-3c05-9edf-1c6ffbfe2924 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

]]> 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

]]> Gaston County Public Library false No 4354 69 full Coming Soon Report - October 2022 Coming Soon Report - October 2022 https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/coming-soon-report-october-2022/ https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/coming-soon-report-october-2022/#comments Sat, 01 Oct 2022 11:00:00 -0400 gastonspeaks.podbean.com/d4470087-b76b-3f24-a15d-a87caf59ecf1 A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in October 2022.

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

Episode Transcript.

]]> A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in October 2022.

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Episode Transcript.

]]> Gaston County Public Library false No 369 68 full Gaston County History Minute - Gaston County Public Library Gaston County History Minute - Gaston County Public Library https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/gaston-county-history-minute-gaston-county-public-library/ https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/gaston-county-history-minute-gaston-county-public-library/#comments Fri, 23 Sep 2022 11:00:00 -0400 gastonspeaks.podbean.com/b411d3cf-e6b4-3b57-b3dd-21e8aef25d1a 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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]]> 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. 

 

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

]]> Gaston County Public Library false No 541 67 full 2022 Emmy Win Predictions 2022 Emmy Win Predictions https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/2022-emmy-win-predictions/ https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/2022-emmy-win-predictions/#comments Thu, 08 Sep 2022 12:00:00 -0400 gastonspeaks.podbean.com/cac3f648-c868-3920-8a50-7fde4cb49673 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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]]> 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. 

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com 

]]> Gaston County Public Library false No 1754 66 full We’re Booked Up - The Death of the Black Widow We’re Booked Up - The Death of the Black Widow https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/we-re-booked-up-the-death-of-the-black-widow/ https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/we-re-booked-up-the-death-of-the-black-widow/#comments Tue, 06 Sep 2022 11:00:00 -0400 gastonspeaks.podbean.com/31b6787c-ba3c-34f6-94c6-7eebb332bd29 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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]]> 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

]]> Gaston County Public Library false No 2753 65 full Coming Soon Report - September 2022 Coming Soon Report - September 2022 https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/coming-soon-report-september-2022/ https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/coming-soon-report-september-2022/#comments Thu, 01 Sep 2022 10:00:00 -0400 gastonspeaks.podbean.com/d7fba86c-6d6b-3cd5-af48-ac8ea6468996 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 September 2022.

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

Episode Transcript.

]]> Gaston County Public Library false No 359 64 full Coming Soon Report - August 2022 Coming Soon Report - August 2022 https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/coming-soon-report-august-2022/ https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/coming-soon-report-august-2022/#comments Mon, 01 Aug 2022 11:00:00 -0400 gastonspeaks.podbean.com/136c934f-5074-3d91-9574-8286a6df2905 A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in August 2022.

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]]> A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in August 2022.

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

Episode Transcript.

]]> Gaston County Public Library false No 359 63 full 2022 Emmy Nomination Predictions 2022 Emmy Nomination Predictions https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/2022-emmy-nomination-predictions/ https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/2022-emmy-nomination-predictions/#comments Fri, 08 Jul 2022 10:00:00 -0400 gastonspeaks.podbean.com/d1066e26-3ff2-3ee5-9fad-9a6f36ab7b54 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. 

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

]]> 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. 

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

]]> Gaston County Public Library false No 1743 62 full Coming Soon Report - July 2022 Coming Soon Report - July 2022 https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/coming-soon-report-july-2022/ https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/coming-soon-report-july-2022/#comments Fri, 01 Jul 2022 10:00:00 -0400 gastonspeaks.podbean.com/31f9d257-95b7-303b-8dcc-33910eb17f86 A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in July 2022.

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]]> A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in July 2022.

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

Episode Transcript.

]]> Gaston County Public Library false No 349 61 full Gaston County History Minute - Two Rivers Gaston County History Minute - Two Rivers https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/gaston-county-history-minute-two-rivers/ https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/gaston-county-history-minute-two-rivers/#comments Tue, 21 Jun 2022 10:00:00 -0400 gastonspeaks.podbean.com/ea2f4477-11a2-3036-bc09-7958a9c31382 The Catawba and South Fork Rivers are cornerstones of Gaston County history.

 

Transcript and sources.

 

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]]> The Catawba and South Fork Rivers are cornerstones of Gaston County history.

 

Transcript and sources.

 

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]]> Gaston County Public Library false No 171 60 full Coming Soon Report - June 2022 Coming Soon Report - June 2022 https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/coming-soon-report-june-2022/ https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/coming-soon-report-june-2022/#comments Wed, 01 Jun 2022 10:00:00 -0400 gastonspeaks.podbean.com/5b0a86bc-dff3-39e2-86f9-2cac201b1c75 A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in June 2022.

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]]> A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in June 2022.

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Episode Transcript.

]]> Gaston County Public Library false No 358 59 full We’re Booked Up - First Annual Voticed Awards We’re Booked Up - First Annual Voticed Awards https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/we-re-booked-up-first-annual-voticed-awards/ https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/we-re-booked-up-first-annual-voticed-awards/#comments Tue, 17 May 2022 11:00:00 -0400 gastonspeaks.podbean.com/dde68ff1-f143-3118-88b0-3c7249c18980 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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]]> 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!

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

]]> Gaston County Public Library false No 2683 58 full Cominng Soon Report - May 2022 Cominng Soon Report - May 2022 https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/cominng-soon-report-may-2022/ https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/cominng-soon-report-may-2022/#comments Mon, 02 May 2022 10:00:00 -0400 gastonspeaks.podbean.com/41f3e1d9-f25e-3c1b-88a2-bb7be8a222eb A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in May 2022.

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

Episode Transcript.

]]> A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in May 2022.

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

Episode Transcript.

]]> Gaston County Public Library false No 316 57 full We’re Booked Up - The House in the Cerulean Sea We’re Booked Up - The House in the Cerulean Sea https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/we-re-booked-up-the-house-in-the-cerulean-sea/ https://gastonspeaks.podbean.com/e/we-re-booked-up-the-house-in-the-cerulean-sea/#comments Tue, 26 Apr 2022 10:00:00 -0400 gastonspeaks.podbean.com/db6ef38e-4053-3e1c-a233-841097c173fc 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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]]> 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

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