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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.

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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 Kimmerer

Floors by Patrick Carman

Slathbog’s Gold by M. L. Forman

Tuesdays at the Castle by Jessica Day George

Dog 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)

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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. 

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Barb, Donne and Tracey bring an eclectic mix to the table-- from vampire hunters to mini-habits, romance to suspense, and books exploring the origins of words, foods, and video games.

Tasting history: explore the past through 4000 years of recipes, by Max Miller; When in Rome, by Liam Callanan 

Atomic Habits by James Clear (audio); Puzzled by Pan Cooke (graphic novel); Bullet by Laurel K Hamilton (Kindle)

Little Book of Video Games by Melissa Brinks;The Cross Examination of Oliver Finney by Randy Singer; Once Upon a Word for Kids by Jess Zafarris.

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In this episode we discuss the following books: A Memory Called Empire and A Desolation Called Peace both by Arkady Martine; Mangle Street Murders and Curse of the House of Foskett both by M.R.C. Kasasian; Index, a History of The: A bookish adventure from medieval manuscripts to the digital age by Dennis Duncan; Eragon by Christopher Paolini; Fabelhaven by Brandon Mull; Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library by Chris Grabenstein; The Victorian House, The Invention of Murder, The Victorian City: Everyday Life in Dickens’ London, Consuming Passions: Leisure and pleasure in Victorian England, The Making of Home, A Murder of Magpies, A Bed of Scorpions, A Cast of Vultures, and A Cast of Vultures all by Judith Flanders.

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Barb welcomes Alyssa, Amber and Creola, three staff from our Circulation Department, to talk about what they’re reading and loving now. And it’s mostly nonfiction, with a Contemporary Southern Gothic novel thrown in for spice!

LPL Resources mentioned:

AllData Repair and Auto Repair Source    https://www.longmontcolorado.gov/departments/departments-e-m/library/digital-collections/research-and-learn

Discovery Passes                                                         https://www.longmontcolorado.gov/departments/departments-e-m/library/discovery-passes

Library of Things                                                      https://www.longmontcolorado.gov/departments/departments-e-m/library/library-of-things

Titles discussed:

But First, Coffee: a guide to brewing from the kitchen to the bar, by Jordan Michelman and Zachary Carlsen

Prague Winter: a personal story of remembrance and war, 1937-1948, by Madeleine Albright

Somebody’s Daughter: a memoir, by Ashley C. Ford

Starling House, by Alix E. Harrow

I am Bunny: how a “talking” dog taught me everything I need to know about being human, by Alexis Devine

The Last Ride of the Pony Express: my 2,000 mile horseback journey into the Old West, by Will Grant

Cultish: the language of fanaticism, by Amanda Montell

Tell My Horse: life and voodoo in Haiti and Jamaica, by Zora Neale Hurston

(all but the last title are available from the library; we can borrow that last one through interlibrary loan)

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Library staff discuss and recommend what they're reading and chat about what the Longmont Public Library has to offer. Books recommended and discussed in this episode:

My Bright Abyss: Meditation of a Modern Believer, by Christian Wiman; The Vaster Wilds by Lauren Groff; Watership Down: the Graphic Novel adapted from Richard Adams' novel by James Sturm and Joe Stutphin; Whalefall: a Novel by Daniel Kraus; The Book of Joy with the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu; Self-Therapy by Jay Earley; Black Hole Blues and Other Songs from Outer Space by Janna Levin;18 Tiny Deaths: The Untold Story of Frances Glessner Lee and the Invention of Modern, Forensics by Bruce Goldfarb.

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This month Devon, Jana and Denise discuss Saving Time: Discovering a Life Beyond the Clock by Jenny Odell.

We are giving Book Chatter a makeover!

• We’re keeping our name, still dropping a new episode every month, BUT instead of a book club format, we’ll be discussing what we’re reading or watching (or want to), and what we’re recommending now. And hurray, no spoilers! 
• We’ll be keeping episodes short, a maximum of 30 minutes. The new Book Chatter will feature mostly newer titles but also some hidden gems, oldies but goodies, and a bit of the unexpected thrown into the mix. 
• We’ll be discussing what’s happening at the library: upcoming programs, new materials, services and resources. And we’ll be inviting staff from all departments to join us, talk a bit about what they do at the library, and what they’re reading/watching now. 
• Finally, we’re hoping to tap into what you, our listeners, are reading and recommending to friends— stay tuned for details on how to participate in future Book Chatter episodes. 

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This month Barb, Jana and Denise discuss 50 Pies, 50 States: an immigrants love letter to the United States through pie by Stacy Mei Yan Fong. Next month the group will discuss Saving Time: Discovering a Life Beyond the Clock by Jenny Odell.

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This month Josie, Devon and Edward discuss the various books of local author and ghost hunter, Richard Estep. Next month, 50 Pies, 50 States: an immigrants love letter to the United States through pie by Stacy Mei Yan Fong will be discussed by Jana, Denise and Barb! Mmmmmm...pie.

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This month Barb, Z, and Becca will discuss Out of Darkness by Ashley Hope Perez. Next month, Josie, Devon and Edward will discuss the various books of local author and ghost hunter, Richard Estep.

What did you think of the podcast? We'd love to know. Submit your questions, reactions, or comments about the month's book in one of these ways:

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This month Devon, Denise, Jana, and Josie discuss Full body burden: growing up in the nuclear shadow of Rocky Flats by Kristen Iversen. Next month we will discuss Out of Darkness by Ashley Hope Perez.

What did you think of the podcast? We'd love to know. Submit your questions, reactions, or comments about the month's book in one of these ways:

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This month Barb, Denise, and Edward discuss Denver Noir edited by Cynthia Swanson and the winner of the 2023 Colorado Book Award for best anthology. Next month, Josie, Jana, Devon, and Denise will discuss Full body burden: growing up in the nuclear shadow of Rocky Flats by Kristen Iversen.

What did you think of the podcast? We'd love to know. Submit your questions, reactions, or comments about the month's book in one of these ways:

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