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Behind the Books

Mercer County Library System

Behind the Books is a bi-weekly podcast, including interviews with an author - many found on New York Times Best Sellers lists - and an MCLS library staff member.

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00:33:01

Ground Rules @ the Library - Interview with Emmeline...

Behind the Books ·

2025/04/30

Marwa Khurshid discusses her role at the Hightstown Memorial Library Branch with Anna and Bob. Emmeline Duncan talks cozy mysteries with a twist -- specifically her recent release, Fatal Brouhaha from the Ground Rules series, as well as the next installment of the Halloween Bookshop series, Mayhem at a Halloween Wedding (forthcoming July 29, 2025). Shannon Tuorto is back with a "60 Seconds with Shannon," featuring an overview of the newest release, Death of the Author, by science

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00:38:05

Six Days in the Library - Interview with Alka Joshi

Behind the Books ·

2025/04/16

Anna and Bob talk with Lauren Fredrick about her position in the Youth Services Department at the West Windsor Branch. Alka Joshi shares her pathway to being a writer, as well as insight to her newly released novel, Six Days in Bombay. Shanon Tuorto is back with a "60 Seconds with Shannon," featuring an overview of the newest release, Witchcraft for Wayward Girls, by horror/thriller author, Grady Hendrix.Intro and Welcome3:57 Interview with Lauren Fredrick13:07 Programs and Services @

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00:33:42

Act I, Take 2 - Interview with Emily Everett

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2025/04/02

Anna and Bob talk with Anthony Mazakas-Dong about taking the Information Technology Library Associate position in the MCLS IT Department. Emily Everett shares the ins and outs of her debut novel, All That Life Can Afford. This episode debuts "Take Two," a segment featuring a past author guest. Kelly Bennett gives a sneak peak to her newest book, Out of the Mouth of Babe: Babe Ruth on Life: Pitching, Hitting, Striking Out, and Coming Back Swinging.Intro and Welcome2:38 Interview with Anthony

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00:34:59

Dazzling Debuts - Interview with Sarah Harman

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2025/03/19

Anna and Bob sit down and talk libraries with Elizabeth Hess, the Youth Services Librarian at the Twin Rivers Branch. Sarah Harman discusses the unique circumstances leading to her highly anticipated debut novel, All the Other Mothers Hate Me. "60 Seconds with Shannon," featuring Hopewell Branch staff member Shannon Tuorto, provides a quick overview of the Jeneva Rose's mystery thriller, The Perfect Divorce, the sequel to The Perfect Marriage.Intro and Welcome2:52 Interview with

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00:33:16

Music to Our Ears - Interview with Mark Mustian

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2025/03/05

Anna and Bob chat with Chloe Peterson from the Circulation Team at the Ewing Branch. Mark Mustian discusses his newest book, The Boy with Wings, as well as the ins and outs of Word of South, a festival of literature and music, founded by Mustian in 2015. "60 Seconds with Shannon," featuring Hopewell Branch staff member Shannon Tuorto, provides a quick overview of the recently published Young Adult thriller, All Better Now, by Neal Shusterman. Episode Timeline Intro

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00:34:45

Spine-tingling Adventures - Interview with Carly Anne...

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2025/02/19

Charley Christensen from Circulation at the Hickory Corner Branch shares her journey to the library with Anna and Bob. Carly Anne West joins this episode to discuss her craft of bringing the eerie to readers of all ages, as well as to share what's in store with her upcoming installment in the The Ghosts of Nameless Island series,The Boy Who Could Fly. A new segment, "60 Seconds with Shannon" (featuring Hopewell Branch staff member Shannon Tuorto) gives listeners a glimpse into the

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00:31:38

One Step at a Time - Interview with Jennifer Nielsen

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2025/02/05

Anna and Bob talk with Soniya Kim from Youth Services at the Lawrence Headquarters Branch. Jennifer Nielsen, New York Times bestselling author, joins our co-hosts to discuss her upcoming historical fiction book, One Wrong Step, as well as her experience moving her focus between fantasy novels and historical fiction...Intro and Welcome 3:30 Interview with Soniya Kim 13:09 Programs and Services @ MCLS 15:49 Interview with Jennifer Nielsen 27:39 Summary and Closing Show Notes: Learn more about

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00:36:25

Pizza. It's a Mystery. - Interview with Bruce Hale

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2025/01/22

Anna and Bob talk with Asha Chukumba from the Reference Team at the Ewing Branch. Award-winning writer and illustrator. Bruce Hale, joins our co-hosts to discuss his new series, Outer Space Mystery Pizza Club, as well as strategies to encourage the reluctant reader.Intro and Welcome 5:25 Interview with Asha Chukumba 17:00 Programs and Services @ MCLS 19:24 Interview with Bruce Hale 33:19 Summary and Closing Show Notes: Learn more about Bruce Hale at https://brucehale.com/ Information about

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00:39:45

Staff Picks for 2025 - Interview with Staff Members

Behind the Books ·

2025/01/08

Anna and Bob talk with staff members from across the Mercer County Library System about books and movies they are looking forward to in 2025! Intro and Welcome 2:09 Amelia's 2025 Picks 8:46 Corina's 2025 Picks 15:33 Em's 2025 Picks 21:50: Programs and Services @ MCLS 25:58 Shannon's 2025 Picks 36:13 Summary and Closing Show Notes: Amelia's List of 2025 Titles The Seven Rings by Nora Roberts (The Brides trilogy; scheduled for release on November 18, 2025) Bonded in Death by J. D. Robb (In

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00:35:56

Home for the Holidays - Interview with Lauren Ling Brown

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2024/12/25

Anna and Bob discuss some highlights from 2024, as well as meet up for a chat with editor and author, Lauren Ling Brown about her debut novel, Society of Lies.Intro and Welcome15:54 Programs and Services @ MCLS20:10 Interview with Lauren Ling Brown32:24 Summary and Closing Show Notes: Additional information about Lauren Ling Brown is available at https://laurenlingbrown.com/ A recording of "A Deep Dive in Character Development with Global Sensation Liane Moriarty" can be accessed at

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00:36:43

Mrs. Claus Meets Steampunk - Interview with Elizabeth...

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2024/12/11

Anna and Bob talk with Lydia Weltmann, author of the Wingomia Guide Trilogy (and who happens to work in the library's Administration Office). Elizabeth Bass, author of over forty novels of women's fiction, romance, and mystery under her own name and the pseudonyms Liz Ireland and Liz Freeland, shares the latest from her Mrs. Claus series, Mrs. Claus and the Nightmare Before New Year’s.Intro and Welcome2:13 Interview with Lydia Weltmann15:15 Programs and Services @ MCLS20:03 Interview with

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00:32:40

Cozy Up to Science - Interview with Catherine Bruns

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2024/11/27

Anna and Bob talk with Christina Zipp from the Circulation Team at the Robbinsville Branch. Best-selling author, Catherine Bruns joins our co-hosts to discuss her latest book in the Maple Syrup Series, In the Blink of a Pie, and all things cozy!Intro and Welcome3:41 Interview with Christina Zipp14:16 Programs and Services @ MCLS17:29 Interview with Catherine Bruns29:49 Summary and Closing Show Notes: Learn more about Christine Bruns at https://www.catherinebruns.net Register for upcoming virtual

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00:35:59

European Connections - Interview with Juliet Grames

Behind the Books ·

2024/11/13

Anna and Bob talk with Em Devlin from the Circulation Team at the Lawrence Headquarters Branch. Best-selling author, Juilet Grames joins our co-hosts to discuss the research and writing process involved with her latest novel, The Lost Boy of Santa Chionia.Intro and Welcome 3:28 Interview with Em Devlin 14:12 Programs and Services @ MCLS 17:02 Interview with Juliet Grames 31:34 Summary and Closing Show Notes: Learn more about Juliet Grames at https://www.julietgrames.com/ Register for

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00:36:53

When Worlds Intersect - Interview with James Riley

Behind the Books ·

2024/10/30

Dave Troutt, from the Information Technology Department, join Bob and Anna to talk about his job as Website Administrator for MCLS. New York Times best selling author, James Riley, discusses writing and his new, upcoming series, The Dragons Apprentice, with our co-hosts.Intro and Welcome 2:58 Interview with Dave Troutt 14:41 Programs and Services @ MCLS 19:05 Interview with James Riley 32:48 Summary and Closing Show Notes: Learn more about James Riley at

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00:31:50

Reality Check - Interview with Livia Blackburne

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2024/10/16

In this episode, Bob and Anna interview Paula Houghton from Adult Services at the Lawrence HQ Branch, and New York Times bestselling author, Livia Blackburne.Intro and Welcome 3:07 Interview with Paula Houghton 12:11 Programs and Services @ MCLS 15:35 Interview with Livia Blackburne 27:28 Summary and Closing Show Notes: Learn more about Livia Blackburne at https://liviablackburne.com Register for upcoming virtual programs and branch events, using the MCLS Event Calendar, located at

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00:33:16

Frankly Speaking - Interview with Lev AC Rosen

Behind the Books ·

2024/10/02

In this episode, Anna and Bob chat with Frank Falisi, who works on the Circulation Team at the Hopewell Branch. Our co-hosts are also joined by award winning author, Lev AC Rosen, to discuss his most recent novel, Rough Pages, which is the third installment of the Evander Mills series.Intro and Welcome 2:48 Interview with Frank Falisi 13:29 Programs and Services @ MCLS 17:35 Interview with Lev AC Rosen 29:50 Summary and Closing Show Notes: Learn more about Lev AC Rosen at

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00:38:21

Family Matters - Interview with Kimberly McCreight

Behind the Books ·

2024/09/18

Rebecca Harris joins Anna and Bob for this episode to discuss her work on the Circulation Team at the Robbinsville Branch. New York Times best selling author, Kimberly McCreight shares insight about her most recent novel, Like Mother, Like Daughter, as well as her writing process.Intro and Welcome 5:15 Interview with Rebecca Harris 14:28 Programs and Services @ MCLS 18:27 Interview with Kimberly McCreight 34:10 Summary and Closing Show Notes: Learn more about Kimberly McCreight at

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00:36:09

Shakespearean Literacy - Interview with Nisha Sharma

Behind the Books ·

2024/09/04

Bob and Anna chat with Albena Tzankova, Adult Services Librarian at the Lawrence Headquarters Branch. Nisha Sharma, award-winning Young Adult and adult contemporary romance author, talks about her most recent books, The Letters We Keep (May 2024) and the third book of the If Shakespeare was an Auntie Trilogy, Marriage and Masti (August 2024).Intro and Welcome 3:44 Interview with Albena Tzankova 16:04 Programs and Services @ MCLS 21:20 Interview with Nisha Sharma 32:22 Summary and

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00:41:41

Rain Drops on Roses

Behind the Books ·

2024/08/21

Bob and Anna share some of their favorites moments from author and staff interviews to celebrate the 100th episode of Behind the Books.Show Notes: Opening and closing music provided by ⁠⁠AlexGrohl⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠; music between segments is provided by ⁠⁠PaulYudin⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠.

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00:35:42

Spoonful of Sugar - Interview with Robyn Gigl

Behind the Books ·

2024/08/07

Bob and Anna chat with Riley Rosenberger, an MCLS summer Intern in our Information Technology Department. Our hosts also have an insightful talk with author, activist, and attorney, Robyn Gigl about her latest book, Nothing But the Truth from the Erin McCabe Series.Intro and Welcome 5:20 Interview with Riley Rosenberger 16:11 Programs and Services @ MCLS 20:05 Interview with Robyn Gigl 32:15 Summary and Closing Show Notes: Learn more about Robyn Gigl and her Erin McCabe Series at

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