BOOKED SOLID: A New Canaan Library Podcast for Adventurous Readers Across All Genres

Samantha Connell, Kathleen Crouse, James Ludy, Katherine Laffoon
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BOOKED SOLID: A New Canaan Library Podcast for Adventurous Readers Across All Genres Podcast

Booked Solid is New Canaan Library’s librarian-led book discussion podcast for adventurous readers. Our current hosts are Collections Librarian Kathleen, Adult Services Librarian James, and Children's Librarian Kat. Booked Solid reads and discusses books across all age groups and is perfect for listeners who are looking to find excellent reads in any genre.

  1. 31 MAY

    Booked Solid's Annual Summer Reading Roundup

    With Season 5 of Booked Solid fading into the rearview mirror, hosts Kathleen, Kat, and James are on break until the fall… but not before they recommend some of the best books they’ve read this year and highlight the upcoming summer releases they can’t wait to get their hands on. If you’re looking for your next summer read, be sure to check out this episode of Booked Solid!

    30 min
  2. Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

    26 APR

    Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

    Kathleen, Kat, and James come face to face with unexpected horrors and unfriendly in-laws in Silvia Moreno-Garcia’s book Mexican Gothic. Join our hosts as they discuss the Gothic novel, the strangling grasp of the patriarchy, and the terror of the fungi kingdom.

    28 min
  3. The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams by Daniel Nayeri

    29 MAR

    The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams by Daniel Nayeri

    Kathleen, Kat, and James travel down the Silk Road and encounter con artists, storytellers, and danger around every corner in Daniel Nayeri’s book The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams. Join our hosts as they discuss unreliable narrators, historical jokes, and the joy of finding a book that works for all ages.

    29 min
  4. The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin

    23 FEB

    The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin

    Kathleen, Kat, and James read N.K. Jemisin’s The Fifth Season and discover a rich fantasy world full of dark secrets, unsolved mysteries, and the beginning of the end of the world. Kathleen shows off her detective skills by catching a twist before it is revealed, Kat looks at the systems at play, and James struggles with pronunciation. Join our hosts as they discuss fantasy, writing style, and more in this month’s episode of Booked Solid.

    31 min
  5. Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann

    18/12/2023

    Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann

    This month, Kat, Kathleen, and James read the first nonfiction book of the season, Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann. The group discusses the horrific conspiracy that the book documents against members of the Osage Nation in the 1920s, the shocking systems of oppression and exploitation that enabled and outlived it, and the excellent writing and skill of the author in covering such a difficult topic.

    32 min
  6. Horse by Geraldine Brooks

    01/11/2023

    Horse by Geraldine Brooks

    This month, Kat, Kathleen, and James saddle up to explore a genre that they all rarely read: historical fiction, courtesy of Geraldine Brooks' award-winning novel Horse. Tune in for a discussion about history and commodification, and discover which of the hosts doesn't like horses.

    25 min
  7. Our Wives Under the Sea by Julia Armfield

    19/10/2023

    Our Wives Under the Sea by Julia Armfield

    This month, Kathleen, Kat, and James venture into the unexplored depths of Julia Armfield’s haunting book, Our Wives Under the Sea. Kat loves the characters, Kathleen is fascinated by the mystery, and James can’t stop thinking about a tragic fateful decision. Join our hosts as they discuss grief, relationships, and the terrible fear and pull of the unknown.

    35 min

  8. 30/09/2023

    Summer Reading Roundup and Exciting Fall Releases

    Kathleen, Kat, and James get together with special guest Sam to celebrate four successful seasons and 2,000 downloads of our humble little library podcast. The four hosts talk about books they’ve read and loved recently as well as the books they are excited to read in the fall. Expect great reads, laughs, and some dark secrets to come out in this very special episode of Booked Solid.

    42 min
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Booked Solid is New Canaan Library’s librarian-led book discussion podcast for adventurous readers. Our current hosts are Collections Librarian Kathleen, Adult Services Librarian James, and Children's Librarian Kat. Booked Solid reads and discusses books across all age groups and is perfect for listeners who are looking to find excellent reads in any genre.

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