Book Chatter Podcast

In this month’s episode, we’re celebrating Juneteenth all month long with our fellow librarian, Jess! Join us as we dive into powerful stories, inspiring films, vibrant music, and—of course—some amazing book recommendations that honor Black voices and culture

In honor of Poetry month we invited local author and poet Joshua C. Robinson. If you are interested in trading heir books we have them available at out library here in Longmont Colorado.Joshua's Bio:Joshua C. Robinson (They/Them) received degrees in Playwriting and Poetry from the University of Missouri; they hold a Master’s of Arts Management from Columbia College Chicago. They have performed nationally and locally. Their work is featured in a multitude of journals and stages, New City, The Maneater, Writer's Block Zine, and more. They survived a year and a half of non consecutive homelessness. Their memoir “Homeless With God,” has yet to win any awards, but there's still time. They would like to take themselves less seriously someday. They would also like to take a nap. They love you, and they mean it.

Jana, Jason, Donne, and Jess discuss books and films for all ages to celebrate Native American Heritage Month and cozy season! Recommendations include:Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous wisdom, scientific knowledge and the teachings of plants by Robin Wall KimmererFloors by Patrick CarmanSlathbog’s Gold by M. L. FormanTuesdays at the Castle by Jessica Day GeorgeDog On It: A Chet & Bernie Mystery series by Spencer Quinn Real Murders: The Aurora Teagarden Mysteries series by Charlaine Harris Mister Tender’s Girl by Carter Wilson The Girl Who Lived by Christopher Greyson The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon by Stephen King Trickster (CW App)Indian Horse (Netflix) Rez Dogs (Hulu) 

In this anthology episode, monster hunter Estaniel faces new challenges as a mysterious gathering of monsters looms on the horizon. Set months after his eerie encounter with the elusive Mothman, Estaniel crosses paths with strange new allies, each with stories that add to the world of shadows in the Killsbow universe. Join us as we delve into a night under a red moon of alliances, where every monster has a motive—and every hunter has a story to tell.

In this episode, library staff Jana, Jimmy, and Amber discuss what they're reading, and loving, now including the following titles: Kilt Trip by Alexandra Kiley, The Fiancé Dilemma by Elena Armas, Fresh Hell by Cameron Chaney, Invisible Monsters by Chuck Palahniuk,The Chosen and the Beautiful by Nghi Vo, Swimming in Paris: A life in three stories by Colombe Schneck, and Turn Left at Machu Picchu: Rediscovering the lost city one step at a time by Mark Adams. 

Join your host Z with special guests Heidi and Michelle as we cover a special selection of books.