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Welcome to MPL’s Reading Room, the podcast where the Madison Public Library staff step out from behind the desk and into the studio to share their love of reading! Each episode features a different librarian or library worker diving into their favorite genre — from heartwarming romance, to epic fantasy, mysteries, gaming, and everything in between. Discover hidden gems, new releases, and classic favorites as we chat about the books we love and why they matter. Whether you're a lifelong reader or just looking for your next great read, MPL’s Reading Room is your go-to guide.

Episodes

  1. 4D AGO

    Margaret's Mysteries

    Margaret is a long time employee at Madison Public Library, and she loves mystery novels. Each month she will highlight some of her favorites. It could be the same author. It could be the same style of book, or it just may be that she really loves these particular mysteries! Come into the library to check out your next great read.Music by Geoff Harvey - Pixabay#mysterybooks #bookstagram #mystery #thrillerbooks #booklover #books #readersofinstagram #bookstagrammer #bibliophile #bookish #booksofinstagram #bookworm #bookreview #reading #thriller #bookrecommendations #booknerd #booksbooksbooks #bookaddict #mysterynovel #authorsofinstagram #book #murdermystery #crimefiction #bookcommunity #suspensebooks #fiction #writersofinstagram #bookblogger

    3 min

  2. 12/24/2025

    Romances with Viv Episode 6: Spotlighting Cassie Stevens, Nicole Snow, Laura Pavlov

    Join MPL’s own romance novel expert, Vivian, as she spotlights various parts of the library’s extensive romance book collection.If reading romance novels fills you with joy, meet the woman responsible for collecting these titles at MPL. Hear about the works of authors Cassie Stevens, Nicole Snow, and Laura Pavlov.Music by: Oleg Kyrylkovv from Pixabay#romancebooks #bookstagram #romance #booklover #books #readersofinstagram #bookstagrammer #bibliophile #bookish #booksofinstagram #bookworm #bookreview #reading #bookrecommendations #booknerd #booksbooksbooks #bookaddict #authorsofinstagram #book #bookcommunity #fiction #writersofinstagram #bookblogger

    1 min

  3. 12/17/2025

    Margaret's Mysteries

    Margaret is a long time employee at Madison Public Library, and she loves mystery novels. Each month she will highlight some of her favorites. It could be the same author. It could be the same style of book, or it just may be that she really loves these particular mysteries! Come into the library to check out your next great read.Music by Geoff Harvey - Pixabay#mysterybooks #bookstagram #mystery #thrillerbooks #booklover #books #readersofinstagram #bookstagrammer #bibliophile #bookish #booksofinstagram #bookworm #bookreview #reading #thriller #bookrecommendations #booknerd #booksbooksbooks #bookaddict #mysterynovel #authorsofinstagram #book #murdermystery #crimefiction #bookcommunity #suspensebooks #fiction #writersofinstagram #bookblogger

    3 min

  4. 12/10/2025

    Romances with Viv Episode 5: Spotlighting Carolyn Brown, Tory Baker, K.C. Crowne

    Join MPL’s own romance novel expert, Vivian, as she spotlights various parts of the library’s extensive romance book collection.If reading romance novels fills you with joy, meet the woman responsible for collecting these titles at MPL. Hear about the works of authors Carolyn Brown, Tory Baker, and K.C. Crowne.Music by: Oleg Kyrylkovv from Pixabay

    2 min

  5. 12/03/2025

    Margaret's Mysteries

    Margaret is a long time employee at Madison Public Library, and she loves mystery novels. Each month she will highlight some of her favorites. It could be the same author. It could be the same style of book, or it just may be that she really loves these particular mysteries! Come into the library to check out your next great read.Music by Geoff Harvey - Pixabay#mysterybooks #bookstagram #mystery #thrillerbooks #booklover #books #readersofinstagram #bookstagrammer #bibliophile #bookish #booksofinstagram #bookworm #bookreview #reading #thriller #bookrecommendations #booknerd #booksbooksbooks #bookaddict #mysterynovel #authorsofinstagram #book #murdermystery #crimefiction #bookcommunity #suspensebooks #fiction #writersofinstagram #bookblogger

    4 min

  6. 11/26/2025

    Romances with Viv Episode 4: Intro and spotlighting author Sandi Lynn

    Join MPL’s own romance novel expert, Vivian, as she spotlights various parts of the library’s extensive romance book collection.If reading romance novels fills you with joy, meet the woman responsible for collecting these titles at MPL. Hear about the collection in general and more specifically in this episode, learn about one of Vivian’s favorite authors, Sandi Lynn.#SandiLynnMusic by: Oleg Kyrylkovv from Pixabay

    1 min

  7. 11/19/2025

    Margaret's Mysteries

    Margaret is a long time employee at Madison Public Library, and she loves mystery novels. Each month she will highlight some of her favorites. It could be the same author. It could be the same style of book, or it just may be that she really loves these particular mysteries! Come into the library to check out your next great read.Music by Geoff Harvey - Pixabay#mysterybooks #bookstagram #mystery #thrillerbooks #booklover #books #readersofinstagram #bookstagrammer #bibliophile #bookish #booksofinstagram #bookworm #bookreview #reading #thriller #bookrecommendations #booknerd #booksbooksbooks #bookaddict #mysterynovel #authorsofinstagram #book #murdermystery #crimefiction #bookcommunity #suspensebooks #fiction #writersofinstagram #bookblogger

    3 min

  8. 11/12/2025

    Romances with Viv Episode 3: Intro and spotlighting author Susan Mallery

    Join MPL’s own romance novel expert, Vivian, as she spotlights various parts of the library’s extensive romance book collection.If reading romance novels fills you with joy, meet the woman responsible for collecting these titles at MPL. Hear about the collection in general and more specifically in this episode, learn about one of Vivian’s favorite authors, Susan Mallery#susanmalleryMusic by: Oleg Kyrylkovv from Pixabay

    1 min

  9. 11/05/2025

    Margaret's Mysteries

    Margaret is a long time employee at Madison Public Library, and she loves mystery novels. Each month she will highlight some of her favorites. It could be the same author. It could be the same style of book, or it just may be that she really loves these particular mysteries! Come into the library to check out your next great read.Music by Geoff Harvey - Pixabay#mysterybooks #bookstagram #mystery #thrillerbooks #booklover #books #readersofinstagram #bookstagrammer #bibliophile #bookish #booksofinstagram #bookworm #bookreview #reading #thriller #bookrecommendations #booknerd #booksbooksbooks #bookaddict #mysterynovel #authorsofinstagram #book #murdermystery #crimefiction #bookcommunity #suspensebooks #fiction #writersofinstagram #bookblogger

    2 min

  10. 10/29/2025

    Romances with Viv Episode 2: Intro and spotlighting author Ali Parker

    Join MPL’s own romance novel expert, Vivian, as she spotlights various parts of the library’s extensive romance book collection.If reading romance novels fills you with joy, meet the woman responsible for collecting these titles at MPL. Hear about the collection in general and more specifically in this episode, learn about one of Vivian’s favorite authors, Ali Parker#aliparkerMusic by: Oleg Kyrylkovv from Pixabay

    2 min

  11. 10/22/2025

    Margaret's Mysteries

    Margaret is a long time employee at Madison Public Library, and she loves mystery novels. Each month she will highlight some of her favorites. It could be the same author. It could be the same style of book, or it just may be that she really loves these particular mysteries! Come into the library to check out your next great read.Music by Geoff Harvey - Pixabay#mysterybooks #bookstagram #mystery #thrillerbooks #booklover #books #readersofinstagram #bookstagrammer #bibliophile #bookish #booksofinstagram #bookworm #bookreview #reading #thriller #bookrecommendations #booknerd #booksbooksbooks #bookaddict #mysterynovel #authorsofinstagram #book #murdermystery #crimefiction #bookcommunity #suspensebooks #fiction #writersofinstagram #bookblogger

    3 min

  12. 10/15/2025

    Romances with Viv Episode 1: Intro and spotlighting author Diana Palmer

    Join MPL’s own romance novel expert, Vivian, as she spotlights various parts of the library’s extensive romance book collection.If reading romance novels fills you with joy, meet the woman responsible for collecting these titles at MPL. Hear about the collection in general and more specifically in this episode, learn about one of Vivian’s favorite authors, Diana Palmer. #dianapalmer #romancebooks #bookstagram #romance #booklover #books #readersofinstagram #bookstagrammer #bibliophile #bookish #booksofinstagram #bookworm #bookreview #reading #bookrecommendations #booknerd #booksbooksbooks #bookaddict #authorsofinstagram #book #bookcommunity #fiction #writersofinstagram #bookblogger #booktubetbr Music by: Oleg Kyrylkovv from Pixabay

    2 min
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Welcome to MPL’s Reading Room, the podcast where the Madison Public Library staff step out from behind the desk and into the studio to share their love of reading! Each episode features a different librarian or library worker diving into their favorite genre — from heartwarming romance, to epic fantasy, mysteries, gaming, and everything in between. Discover hidden gems, new releases, and classic favorites as we chat about the books we love and why they matter. Whether you're a lifelong reader or just looking for your next great read, MPL’s Reading Room is your go-to guide.

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