Behind the Books

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 Penner, The London Séance Society  Maddie Frost, Wombats! Go Camping The TrashedArt Contest Reception is scheduled for Tuesday, April 18, 6:30pm at the Lawrence Branch. Please register to attend. [link to https://www.eventkeeper.com/code/ekform.cfm?curOrg=MCL&curID=634193] Additional information about the 2023 TrashedArt Contest is available on the MCLS website. [link to https://mcl.org/events/trashedart/]  Poets interested in submitting poetry, for the A Poetry Happening Event: Mercer Poets Read on Tuesday, April 25, 7:00pm, should email a poem, citing the author, to [email protected] by Friday, April 14. Introduction and closing music provided by QubeSounds from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by EvgenyBardyuzha from Pixabay.

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 http://www.leahhendersonbooks.com/. A listing of 2023 Women's History Month events at MCLS can be found at https://mcl.org/womens-history-month/. The MCLS Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm. Introduction and closing music provided by QubeSounds from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by EvgenyBardyuzha from Pixabay.

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 available at https://mcl.org/events/2023-reading-challenge/. A listing of 2023 Women's History Month events at MCLS can be found at https://mcl.org/womens-history-month/. Details about the 2023 TrashedArt Contest is at https://mcl.org/events/trashedart/. The MCLS Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm. Introduction and closing music provided by QubeSounds from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by EvgenyBardyuzha from Pixabay.

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 https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/authors/2216301/dana-oneil/. A listing of 2023 Black History Month events at MCLS can be found at https://mcl.org/black-history-month-2023/. Details about the 2023 TrashedArt Contest is at https://mcl.org/events/trashedart/. The MCLS Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm. Introduction and closing music provided by QubeSounds from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by EvgenyBardyuzha from Pixabay.

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 listing of 2023 Black History Month events at MCLS can be found at https://mcl.org/black-history-month-2023/. Details about the 2023 Reading Challenge is at https://mcl.org/events/2023-reading-challenge/. The MCLS Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm. Introduction and closing music provided by QubeSounds from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by EvgenyBardyuzha from Pixabay.

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 https://www.irisyamashita.com/. Ann Kerr's December 2020 interview with Behind the Books can be accessed via https://anchor.fm/mclsnj/episodes/Trying-Something-New--Interview-with-Theanne-Griffith-en95i3/a-a40safs Details about the 2023 Reading Challenge is at https://mcl.org/events/2023-reading-challenge/. The MCLS Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm. Introduction and closing music provided by QubeSounds from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by EvgenyBardyuzha from Pixabay.

Bob and Anna interview Shannon Tuorto, Part-time Library Assistant at the Hopewell Branch, as well as mystery thriller author and award-winning screenwriter and director, Katie Tallo. Intro and Welcome 2.:52 Interview with Shannon Tuorto 13:03 Programs and Services @ MCLS 16:44 Interview with Katie Tallo 31:49 Summary and Closing Show Notes: Visit Katie Tallo's website at https://katietallo.com/. Information about the Winter Reading Program can be found at https://mcl.org/events/winter-reading-program/. Details about the 2023 Reading Challenge is at https://mcl.org/events/2023-reading-challenge/. The MCLS Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm. Introduction and closing music provided by QubeSounds from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by EvgenyBardyuzha from Pixabay.

Bob and Anna interview Bekka Trapp, Youth Services Library Associate from the Twin Rivers Branch, as well as New York Times best-selling, middle grade author, Margaret Peterson Haddix. Intro and Welcome 2.:47 Interview with Bekka Trapp 13:24 Programs and Services @ MCLS 16:52 Interview with Margaret Peterson Haddix 31:33 Summary and Closing Show Notes: Visit Margaret Peterson Haddix's  website at https://haddixbooks.com/. Information about the Winter Reading Program can be found at https://mcl.org/events/winter-reading-program/. The MCLS Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm. Introduction and closing music provided by QubeSounds from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by EvgenyBardyuzha from Pixabay.

Bob and Anna interview Liz Celentano, Circulation staff member from the Ewing Branch, as well as award-winning, romance-comedy author, Bethany Turner. Intro and Welcome 2.:38 Interview with Liz Celentano 11:15 Programs and Services @ MCLS 16:10 Interview with Bethany Turner 30:39 Summary and Closing Show Notes: Visit Bethany Turner's website at http://seebethanywrite.com/. Information about the Winter Reading Program can be found at https://mcl.org/events/winter-reading-program/. The MCLS Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm. Listing of winter holiday-related programs (for all ages) taking palace in December 2022 is located at https://mcl.org/holiday-cheer/. Introduction and closing music provided by QubeSounds from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by EvgenyBardyuzha from Pixabay.

Bob and Anna interview Katie Barany, MCLS Social Work Intern from Rutgers University School of Social Work, as well as international number-one bestselling author for thrillers, Jeffrey Deaver. Intro and Welcome 3:25 Interview with Katie Barany 13:45 Programs and Services @ MCLS 17:45 Interview with Jeffery Deaver 32:11 Summary and Closing Show Notes: Visit Jeffrey Deaver's website at https://www.jefferydeaver.com/. Information about the Social Work Intern placed at MCLS can be found at https://mcl.org/services/social-work/. Additional information about MCLS automatic renewals is located a https://mcl.org/services/automatic-renewals/. MCLS' Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm. Vegetarian Mushroom Gravy (via Delish) -- https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a50251/vegetable-gravy-recipe/ Introduction and closing music provided by QubeSounds from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by EvgenyBardyuzha from Pixabay.