Time to Read: a podcast book club Time to Read
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Send us your thoughts on the monthly book over social media and we'll discuss on air. Hosted by three talkative public librarians/book nerds from Winnipeg Public Library.
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Episode 075: The Apollo Murders
Welcome Dear Readers. This month we are discussing The Apollo Murders by Chris Hadfield.
You are listening to Time to Read, a Winnipeg Public Library podcast book club. We are recording today from the Millennium Library, located in Treaty One Territory, the home and traditional lands of the Anishinaabe (Ojibwe), Ininew (Cree), and Dakota peoples, and in the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. Our drinking water comes from Shoal Lake 40 First Nation, in Treaty Three Territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Chris Hadfield's Space Oddity from the I.S.S.Facial Hair and the MilitaryApollo 13 (1995 Film) Launch SceneClive Cussler novels at Winnipeg Public Library
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Toby: Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
Trevor: The Martian by Andy Weir (and The Spy who came in from the Cold by John LeCarré)
NERD WORDS FOR WORD NERDS
Toby: wilco
Trevor: Tang (and Ting)
Next month we will be discussing The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula Le Guin.
Thank you to everyone who read The Apollo Murders with us and for those who left comments on our social media.
We always love hearing from you! Join our Facebook group, or follow Winnipeg Public Library on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Email us at wpl-podcast@winnipeg.ca with suggestions, comments, and questions. Visit us at wpl-podcast.winnipeg.ca.
Time to Read is a production of the Winnipeg Public Library. Our panel today included Toby Cygman and Trevor Lockhart. -
Episode 074: Bel Canto
Welcome Dear Readers. This month we are discussing Bel Canto by Ann Patchett.
You are listening to Time to Read, a Winnipeg Public Library podcast book club. We are recording today from the Millennium Library, located in Treaty One Territory, the home and traditional lands of the Anishinaabe (Ojibwe), Ininew (Cree), and Dakota peoples, and in the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. Our drinking water comes from Shoal Lake 40 First Nation, in Treaty Three Territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
With Bel Canto, Trevor and Toby are both on track with their reading resolutions!New podcast host: Transistor!The so called "Japanese Embassy Hostage Crisis": a major inspiration for Bel Canto.Manitoba Opera website
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Toby: A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles
Dennis: The Lacuna by Barbara KingsolverTrevor: Animal Farm by George Orwell (graphic novel by ODYR)
NERD WORDS FOR WORD NERDS
Toby: mellifluous
Trevor: mortadella
Dennis: hurkle-durkle
Next month we will be discussing The Apollo Murders by Chris Hadfield.
Thank you to everyone who read Bel Canto with us and for those who left comments on our social media.
We always love hearing from you! Join our Facebook group, or follow Winnipeg Public Library on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Email us at wpl-podcast@winnipeg.ca with suggestions, comments, and questions. Visit us at wpl-podcast.winnipeg.ca.
Time to Read is a production of the Winnipeg Public Library. Our panel today included Toby Cygman, Dennis Penner, and Trevor Lockhart. -
Episode 073: Moon of the Turning Leaves
Welcome, Dear Readers. This month we are discussing Moon of the Turning Leaves by Waubgeshig Rice and we have a special guest joining us: WPL’s Writer-In-Residence Susie Moloney.
You are listening to Time to Read, a Winnipeg Public Library podcast book club. We are recording today from the Millennium Library, located in Treaty One Territory, the home and traditional lands of the Anishinaabe (Ojibwe), Ininew (Cree), and Dakota peoples, and in the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. Our drinking water comes from Shoal Lake 40 First Nation, in Treaty Three Territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Cory Doctorow comes to Winnipeg on March 26th to talk about “Enshittification”, a nerd word from last month. If you go to the show and talk to him, mention that you heard about it on Time to Read! Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/cory-doctorow-tickets-798820071337
Moon of the Turning Leaves Anishinaabemowin Pronounciation Guide
An evening with Waubgeshig Rice, hosted by Rosanna Deerchild, October 27, 2023 at McNally Robinson Booksellers, Winnipeg
Turbo Kid (2015 Movie)
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Toby: I Who Have Never Known Men by Jaqueline Harpman
Trevor: Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel
Dennis: The Stand by Stephen King
Susie: The Reformatory by Tananirive Due
NERD WORDS FOR WORD NERDS
Toby: wonderworks
Trevor: walleteer
Dennis: The (as in the more the merrier)
Susie: shenanigans and katywampus
Next month we will be discussing Bel Canto by Ann Patchett.
Thank you to everyone who read Moon of the Turning Leaves with us and for those who left comments on our social media.
We always love hearing from you! Join our Facebook group, or follow Winnipeg Public Library on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Email us at wpl-podcast@winnipeg.ca with suggestions, comments, and questions. Visit us at wpl-podcast.winnipeg.ca.
Time to Read is a production of the Winnipeg Public Library. Our panel today included Toby Cygman, Dennis Penner, Trevor Lockhart, and special guest Susie Moloney. -
Episode 072: French Exit
Welcome Dear Readers. This month we are discussing French Exit by Patrick deWitt.
You are listening to Time to Read, a Winnipeg Public Library podcast book club. We are recording today from the Millennium Library, located in Treaty One Territory, the home and traditional lands of the Anishinaabe (Ojibwe), Ininew (Cree), and Dakota peoples, and in the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. Our drinking water comes from Shoal Lake 40 First Nation, in Treaty Three Territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Our 2024 Reading Resolutions!
Toby: will make an effort to REREAD some of her favourite books. What will she pick?
Trevor: will make an effort to READ books that are ALREADY IN HIS HOME. What will he find?
Dennis: will make an effort to READ lighter, humorous fare. What makes him laugh?
NERD WORDS FOR WORD NERDS
Toby: tyromancy
Trevor: rizz
Dennis: enshittification
Next month we will be discussing Moon of the Turning Leaves by Waubgeshig Rice with special guest Susie Moloney, WPL’s writer-in-residence.
Thank you to everyone who read French Exit with us and for those who left comments on our social media.
We always love hearing from you! Join our Facebook group, or follow Winnipeg Public Library on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Email us at wpl-podcast@winnipeg.ca with suggestions, comments, and questions. Visit us at wpl-podcast.winnipeg.ca.
Time to Read is a production of the Winnipeg Public Library. Our panel today included Toby Cygman, Dennis Penner, and Trevor Lockhart. -
Episode 071: If Beale Street Could Talk
Welcome Dear Readers. This month we are discussing If Beale Street Could Talk by James Baldwin.
You are listening to Time to Read, a Winnipeg Public Library podcast book club. We are recording today from the Millennium Library, located in Treaty One Territory, the home and traditional lands of the Anishinaabe (Ojibwe), Ininew (Cree), and Dakota peoples, and in the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. Our drinking water comes from Shoal Lake 40 First Nation, in Treaty Three Territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Next Page Live! (online program where librarians make book recommendations. The Dec 4 edition is all about books that would make great gifts.
Scotiabank Giller Prize 2023
An Immense World: How Animal Senses Reveal the Hidden Realms Around Us by Ed Yong
Haircutpedia: a wiki for haircuts!
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Toby: An American Marriage by Tayari Jones
Trevor: A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry (play)
Dennis: Serial Podcast (Season 3) and Ear Hustle Podcast
NERD WORDS FOR WORD NERDS
Toby: umwelt
Trevor: conk
Dennis: earnest
Next month we will be discussing French Exit by Patrick deWitt.
Thank you to everyone who read If Beale Street Could Talk with us and for those who left comments on our social media.
We always love hearing from you! Join our Facebook group, or follow Winnipeg Public Library on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Email us at wpl-podcast@winnipeg.ca with suggestions, comments, and questions. Visit us at wpl-podcast.winnipeg.ca.
Time to Read is a production of the Winnipeg Public Library. Our panel today included Toby Cygman, Dennis Penner, and Trevor Lockhart. -
Episode 070: Gilead
Welcome Dear Readers. This month we are discussing Gileadby Marilynne Robinson.
You are listening to Time to Read, a Winnipeg Public Library podcast book club. We are recording today from the Millennium Library, located in Treaty One Territory, the home and traditional lands of the Anishinaabe (Ojibwe), Ininew (Cree), and Dakota peoples, and in the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. Our drinking water comes from Shoal Lake 40 First Nation, in Treaty Three Territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Presbyterian Bean Salad
TELL US ABOUT ANOTHER BOOK WE MIGHT LIKE!
Toby: Priestdaddy by Patricia Lockwood
Trevor: Stoner by John Williams
Dennis: Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese
NERD WORDS FOR WORD NERDS
Toby and Trevor (both!): susurrus
Dennis: Cognitive Shuffling
Next month we will be discussing If Beale Street Could Talk by James Baldwin.
Thank you to everyone who read Gilead by Marilynne Robinson with us and for those who left comments on our social media.
We always love hearing from you! Join our Facebook group, or follow Winnipeg Public Library on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Email us at wpl-podcast@winnipeg.ca with suggestions, comments, and questions. Visit us at wpl-podcast.winnipeg.ca.
Time to Read is a production of the Winnipeg Public Library. Our panel today included Toby Cygman, Dennis Penner, and Trevor Lockhart.
Customer Reviews
Love these guys
Great book club podcast with a gaggle of Canadian librarians. I’m hooked!