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Official podcast of the Cook Memorial Public Library District in Libertyville and Vernon Hills, IL.

Cook Memorial Public Library Podcast Cook Library Staff

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    • 4.8 • 12 Ratings

Official podcast of the Cook Memorial Public Library District in Libertyville and Vernon Hills, IL.

    Bookies Talk: Reaching Out

    Bookies Talk: Reaching Out

    Erica and Zach, one of our Outreach Associates, talk about home delivery, great characters, graphic novels, and a suprisingly cozy spot. 
    For more information about our Outreach services, including Home Delivery, visit https://www.cooklib.org/bookmobile-outreach/
    For the Fall Book Buzz, click here.
    Books discussed in this episode:
    A Woman of No Importance by Sonia Purnell
    Mortal Follies by Alexis Hall
    Impossible People: A Completely Average Recovery Story by Julia Wertz
    Mrs. Plansky's Revenge by Spencer Quinn
     

    • 13 min
    Bookies Talk: Small Town Stories

    Bookies Talk: Small Town Stories

    In this episode, Becky and Erica share the small-town stories they've been enjoying as summer winds down. 
    Books mentioned in this episode:
    Small Town Sins, Ken Jaworowski Save What's Left, Elizabeth Castellano An Honest Man, Michael Koryta Days at the Morisaki Bookshop, Satoshi Yagisawa Register for the Fall Book Buzz!
     

    • 11 min
    Bookies Talk: Unexpected Delights

    Bookies Talk: Unexpected Delights

    In this episode, Hannah and Erica share the titles that have suprised and delighted them as summer hits its midpoint.
    Books mentioned in this episode:
    The Apology, Jimin Han The Infinite Miles, Hannah Fergesen Ace of Spades, Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé Same Time Next Summer, Annabel Monaghan The Book of Delights, Ross Gay Sign up for the Fall Book Buzz!

    • 8 min
    Bookies Talk: Summer Reads for Everyone

    Bookies Talk: Summer Reads for Everyone

    In this episode, Andrea and Mark share the books they’ve been reading to kick off the summer – and there’s something for every type of reader!
    Books in this episode:
    Warrior Girl Unearthed, Angeline Boulley Fairy Tale, Stephen King The Only One Left, Riley Sager The Librarianist, Patrick Dewitt

    • 13 min
    Libertyville Celebrity Spotting Part 1 (1845-1942)

    Libertyville Celebrity Spotting Part 1 (1845-1942)

    Find out the who's who of national celebrities and historical figures that have made appearances in Libertyville through the years. Enjoy part one of the series. There's more to come!
     
    Mentioned in the Podcast
    Ep. 38: The Past is Present - Frederick Grabbe and Libertyville's Spring Water
    Local History page
     

    • 12 min
    Bookies Talk: New Faces and Old Favorites

    Bookies Talk: New Faces and Old Favorites

    Erica is joined by Hannah, the newest member of the Bookies, to talk about her path to Cook Library, favorite reads, and what they've been enjoying lately.
     
    Titles mentioned in this episode:
    Bliss Montage, Ling Ma Going Postal, Terry Pratchett Neverwhere, Neil Gaiman Good Omens, Neil Gaiman & Terry Pratchett  
    Watch our Spring Book Buzz and other Bookies videos on our Youtube Channel, and make sure to register for our upcoming Summer Book Buzz to get early access to our most-anticipated titles of the season.

    • 8 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
12 Ratings

12 Ratings

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Short and helpful

I like that this is relatively short compared to my other subscriptions. Something different/interesting every time.

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Short and sweet

I really like the fact that I can listen to this one book review in less than 10 minutes. The content and production of this new podcast are also excellent. Very enjoyable!

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