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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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00:32:10

Playing Up Experience - Interview with Charise Harper

Behind the Books ·

2023/10/18

Bob and Anna interview Michael Kerr from Adult Services at the West Windsor Branch, and Charise Harper, the award-winning author and illustrator of numerous children's books and series. Intro and Welcome 4:05 Interview with Michael Kerr 12:03 Programs and Services @ MCLS 15:41 Interview with Charise Harper 27:46 Summary and Closing Show Notes: You can learn more about Charise Harper and her work at https://www.chariseharper.com/. Access our hoopla, Libby(via eLibraryNJ), and Kanopy from our

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00:38:52

Empathy for the World Around Us - Interview with Ed Yong

Behind the Books ·

2023/10/04

Bob and Anna talk with Hickory Corner staff member, Chip McAuley, who is a member of the NJLA Intellectual Freedom Subcommittee, as well as Pulitzer prize-winning science writer, Ed Yong, about his book, An Immense World: How Animal Senses Reveal the Hidden Realms Around Us. Intro and Welcome 5:21 Interview with Chip McAuley 12:20 Programs and Services @ MCLS 15:26 Interview with Ed Yong 35:19 Summary and Closing Show Notes: You can learn more about Ed Yong and his work at

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00:34:56

Experience in Action - Interview with Saadia Faruqi

Behind the Books ·

2023/09/20

Bob and Anna interview Brielle Papaccio from Youth Services at the West Windsor Branch, and Saadia Faruqi, author of the popular "Yasmin" series, about her debut middle grade graphic novel, Saving Sunshine. Intro and Welcome 1:35 Interview with Brielle Papaccio 13:31 Programs and Services @ MCLS 17:15 Interview with Saadia Faruqi 29:57 Summary and Closing Show Notes: You can learn more about Saadia Faruqi and her work at https://saadiafaruqi.com/. Access our the MCLS Virtual Branch at

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00:32:41

Making Connections - Interview with Robert Kuriloff

Behind the Books ·

2023/09/06

Bob and Anna interview Diana Chico from the Circulation Department at the Hightstown Memorial Library Branch, and author Roberta S. Kuriloff about her recent memoir, Framing a Life: Building the Space to be Me. Intro and Welcome 2:27 Interview with Diana Chico 13:06 Programs and Services @ MCLS 17:04 Interview with Robert Kuriloff 28:26 Summary and Closing Show Notes: You can learn more about Roberta S. Kuriloff and her work at https://www.robertakuriloff.com/. Additional information about9/11 Day

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00:33:34

Street Rats and Wombats - Interview with Abi Cushman

Behind the Books ·

2023/08/23

Bob and Anna interview Lydia Weltmann from the Administration Office at the Lawrence Headquarters Branch, and author-illustrator, Abi Cushman. Intro and Welcome 2:58 Interview with Lydia Weltmann 11:08 Programs and Services @ MCLS 14:56 Interview with Abi Cushman 29:17 Summary and Closing Show Notes: You can learn more about Abi Cushmanand her work at https://www.abicushman.com/. Lydia Weltmann's authoring activity can be found at https://ourcornerpublishing.com/steampunk/" id="isPasted"

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00:37:59

New Beginnings - Interview with Shari Lapena

Behind the Books ·

2023/08/09

Bob and Anna interview MCLS Library Commissioner, Dennis Waters, as well as the internationally bestselling author, Shari Lapena. Intro and Welcome 4:48 Interview with Dennis Waters 18:40 Programs and Services @ MCLS 21:26 Interview with Shari Lapena 33:49 Summary and Closing Show Notes: You can learn more about Shari Lapenaand her work at https://www.sharilapena.com/. Additional information about the 2023Passport of Fun, is available at https://mcl.org/events/summer-reading-program/. The MCLS

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00:39:43

Celebrate Yourself - Interview with Steven Rowley

Behind the Books ·

2023/07/26

Bob and Anna interview Dana Chin from Hickory Corner's Circulation Department, as well as bestselling author, Steven Rowley. Intro and Welcome 4:26 Interview with Dana Chin 16:02 Programs and Services @ MCLS 20:28 Interview with Steven Rowley 35:43 Summary and Closing Show Notes: You can learn more about Steven Rowley and his work at https://www.stevenrowley.com/. Additional information about the upcoming 2023 Summer Reading Program, including the 2023Passport of Fun, is available at

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00:37:00

A Touch of Rom-com - Interview with Pernille Hughes

Behind the Books ·

2023/07/12

Bob and Anna interview Jill Long from the Acquisitions and Cataloging Department, as well as romantic comedy author, Pernille Hughes. Intro and Welcome 3:39 Interview with Jill Long 15:01 Programs and Services @ MCLS 18:54 Interview with Pernille Hughes 32:57 Summary and Closing Show Notes: You can learn more about Pernille Hughes and her work at https://pernillehughes.com/. Additional information about the upcoming 2023 Summer Reading Program, including the 2023 Passport of Fun, is

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00:39:48

Al Capone Does My Website - Interview with Gennifer...

Behind the Books ·

2023/06/28

Bob and Anna interview Kim Livingston, Website Administrator from the MCLS IT Department, as well as Newbery Honor winning author, Gennifer Choldenko. Intro and Welcome 5:32 Interview with Kim Livingston 17:41 Programs and Services @ MCLS 22:11 Interview with Gennifer Choldenko 36:03 Summary and Closing Show Notes: You can learn more about Gennifer Choldenko and her work at https://www.choldenko.com/. More information about the 2023 MCLS Reading Challenge is available at

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00:29:13

Taking Pride in Their Work - Interview with Sidney...

Behind the Books ·

2023/06/14

Bob and Anna interview Irene Szymelewicz, Administrative Assistant at the Lawrence Headquarters Administration Office, as well as debut author, Sidney Karger. Intro and Welcome 2:49 Interview with Irene Szymelewicz 10:35 Programs and Services @ MCLS 14:26 Interview with Sidney Karger 25:08 Summary and Closing Show Notes: Follow Sidney Kargeron Twitter @SidKarger and Instagram @sidkny. The MCLS Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm. Additional information about

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00:35:52

Perfect Landing - Interview with Ore Agbaje-Williams

Behind the Books ·

2023/05/31

Bob and Anna interview Pamela Price, Director of Library Services at Mercer County Community College, as well as debut author, Ore Agbaje-Williams. Intro and Welcome 2:31 Interview with Pamela Price 15:45 Programs and Services @ MCLS 19:24 Interview with Ore Agbaje-Williams 31.26 Summary and Closing Show Notes: Additional information about Ore Agbaje-Williams is available at\ https://www.oreawilliams.com/. The MCLS Events Calendar is located at

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00:32:03

Breaking Stereotypes - Interview with Kelly Bennett

Behind the Books ·

2023/05/17

Bob and Anna interview Pamela Murphy from Youth Services at the Lawrence Headquarters branch, as well as children's author, Kelly Bennett. Intro and Welcome 3:56 Interview with Pamela Murphy 13:52 Programs and Services @ MCLS 19:41 Interview with Kelly Bennett 34:38 Summary and Closing Show Notes: Additional information about Kelly Bennett is available at https://www.kellybennett.com/. The MCLS Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm. A listing of Jewish

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00:37:50

Shiny Happy People - Interview with Lisa Scottoline

Behind the Books ·

2023/05/03

Bob and Anna interview Kathy Merzena from the Circulation at the Hopewell branch, as well as #1 best-selling, award-winning author, Lisa Scottoline. Intro and Welcome 3:56 Interview with Kathy Merzena 13:52 Programs and Services @ MCLS 19:41 Interview with Lisa Scottoline 34:38 Summary and Closing Show Notes: Additional information about Lisa Scottoline is available at https://www.scottoline.com/. The MCLS Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm. More

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00:34:12

The Power of Poetry & Forgiveness - Interview with...

Behind the Books ·

2023/04/19

Bob and Anna interview Sharon Wang, Reference Librarian at the Lawrence Headquarters Branch, as well as discuss with writer, Alex Mar, her new release, Seventy Times Seven. Intro and Welcome 3:03 Interview with Sharon Wang 12:12 Programs and Services @ MCLS 16:10 Interview with Alex Mar 30:09 Summary and Closing Show Notes: Additional information about Alex Mar is available at https://alex-mar.com/. The MCLS Events Calendar is located

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00:35:41

Fantastic Journeys - Interview with Tanaz Bhathena

Behind the Books ·

2023/04/05

Bob and Anna interview Robert Bee, Branch Manager at the West Windsor Branch, as well as Tanaz Bhathena, award winning YA author. Intro and Welcome 2:36 Interview with Robert Bee 13:25 Programs and Services @ MCLS 17:21 Interview with Tanaz Bhathena 32:28 Summary and Closing Show Notes: Additional information about Tanaz Bhathena is available at https://tanazbhathena.com/. The MCLS Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm. New releases by past guests: Sarah

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00:34:28

"Who Knew?" Moments - Interview with Leah Henderson

Behind the Books ·

2023/03/22

Bob and Anna interview Kim Luke, Reference Librarian at the Hightstown Memorial Library Branch, as well as Leah Henderson, an author for young readers of all ages. Henderson's books have been named a Children’s Africana Book Awards Notable and a Bank Street Best Book. Intro and Welcome 2:16 Interview with Kim Luke 11:01 Programs and Services @ MCLS 16:38 Interview with Leah Henderson 30:51 Summary and Closing Show Notes: Additional information about Leah Henderson is available at

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00:35:34

Other Duties as Assigned - Interview with Amanda Flower

Behind the Books ·

2023/03/08

Bob and Anna interview David Rosario, Senior Circulation Assistant at the Hickory Corner Branch, as well as Amanda Flower, a USA Today bestselling American writer of mystery novels. Intro and Welcome 5:08 Interview with David Rosario 15:11 Programs and Services @ MCLS 18:28 Interview with Amanda Flower 32:01 Summary and Closing Show Notes: Additional information about Amanda Flower is available at http://www.amandaflower.com/. More information about the 2023 MCLS Reading Challenge is

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00:34:32

Referencing the Madness - Interview with Dana O'Neil

Behind the Books ·

2023/02/22

Bob and Anna interview Dennis Beebe, reference librarian at the West Windsor Branch, as well as Dana O'Neil, senior writer for The Athletic and author of The Big East: Inside the Most Entertaining and Influential League in College Basketball History. Intro and Welcome 2:36 Interview with Dennis Beebe 11:55 Programs and Services @ MCLS 16:20 Interview with Dana O'Neil 30:48 Summary and Closing Show Notes: Additional information about Dana O'Neil is available at

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00:36:51

Fortuitous Encounters (and a LOT of Hard Work) -...

Behind the Books ·

2023/02/08

Bob and Anna interview Laura Nawrocik, Head of the MCLS Information Technology Department, as well as multiple award-winning #1 New York Times bestselling author of fast-paced, fun and funny page-turners for kids, Chris Grabenstein. Intro and Welcome 2:13 Interview with Laura Nawrocik 11:54 Programs and Services @ MCLS 17:40 Interview with Chris Grabenstein 33:11 Summary and Closing Show Notes: Additional information about Chris Grabenstein is available at https://chrisgrabenstein.com/. A

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00:28:59

New Beginnings - Interview with Iris Yamashita

Behind the Books ·

2023/01/25

Mercer County Library System staff members celebrate with memories and well-wishes for reference librarian, Ann Kerr, as she heads into retirement after almost 48 years of working at MCLS. Bob and Anna interview debut author and award-winning screenwriter, Iris Yamashita. Intro and Welcome 2:32 Ann Kerr Tributes 10:03 Programs and Services @ MCLS 14:21 Interview with Iris Yamashita 26:20 Summary and Closing Show Notes: Additional information about Iris Yamashita is available at

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