Gaston Speaks

Three public library employees read a book about murderous public library employees written by a public library employee. Listen to Kendall, Andrew, and Angelique as they discuss How Can I Help You by Laura Sims. After listening, leave a comment here or head over to the Off the Shelf blog and tell us what you think. And don't forget to check out the NC Digital Library for your e-book needs! Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

Join Andrew and Angelique as Andrew takes us through some of his 96th Academy Awards nomination predictions. Don't forget to keep an eye on the Off the Shelf blog for even more of Andrew's predictions. Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in January 2024. Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com Episode Transcript.

Holiday episode time! Kendall, Andrew, and Angelique discuss Bright Lights, Big Christmas by Mary Kay Andrews. After listening, leave a comment here or head over to the Off the Shelf blog and tell us what you think. And don't forget to check out Freegal Music for your holiday music needs! Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in December 2023. Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com Episode Transcript.

Bears, leopards, and seagulls, oh my! Join Kendall, Andrew, and Angelique as they discuss Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law by Mary Roach. And then leave a comment with your own wild animal encounters here or at the Off the Shelf blog. And don't forget to check out NC Live! Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in November 2023. Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com Episode Transcript.

It's Spooky Season, so the gang read a horror book! Listen as Kendall, Andrew, and Angelique discuss Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia, and then join the discussion in the comments here or at the Off the Shelf blog. And don't forget to check out hoopla Digital! Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in October 2023. Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com Episode Transcript.

Kendall, Andrew, and Angelique are back! We're now in the third season of We're Booked Up, and we read yet another James Patterson book! The Perfect Assassin, written with Brian Sitts, reboots a classic pulp hero, and we have some opinions on it. After listening, head over to the Off the Shelf blog and share your thoughts on the episode. Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in September 2023. Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com Episode Transcript.

A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in August 2023. Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com Episode Transcript.

Andrew is back for another episode of Andrew Really, Really Likes Award Shows! In this episode, he's going to discuss his nomination predictions for the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards. Listen before Wednesday, July 12th, and share your own predictions in the comments. Find even more predictions at the Off the Shelf blog. Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

The audio recording of Kimmery Martin's author talk on March 5, 2019. Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com.

A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in July 2023. Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com Episode Transcript.

A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in June 2023. Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com Episode Transcript.

It's the second season finale of We're Booked Up! Kendall, Andrew, and Angelique discuss the best and worst of the books they've read this season. After listening, head over to the Off the Shelf blog and share your thoughts on the episode. And don't forget to check out Comic-Con on Saturday, June 3! Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in May 2023. Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com Episode Transcript.

In this episode, Kendall, Andrew, and Angelique discuss the cult classic Good Omens, a humorous take on the end of the world written by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman. After listening, head over to the Off the Shelf blog and share your thoughts on the episode. And don't forget to download the myLIBRO app. Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

The Annual Friends of the Gaston County Public Library Book Sale is arriving next week! And the Friends' 40th Anniversary is this year, too! In celebration of the Friends and all they do for our library, listen to a quick history of the Friends organization in Gaston County. Interested in becoming a member of the Friends? Find more information here. And don't forget to add the book sale to your calendar! Episode transcript for more resources. Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in April 2023. Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com Episode Transcript.

It's time for another episode of Andrew Really, Really Likes Award Shows! Andrew's going to take us through his win predictions for the 95th Academy Awards. After listening, be sure to check out the library blog, Off the Shelf, for Andrew's complete list of predictions. Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

In this episode of We're Booked Up, Kendall, Andrew, and Angelique discuss Kindred, a speculative fiction novel set in the antebellum South by Octavia Butler After listening, head over to the Off the Shelf blog and share your thoughts on the episode. Then check out the Virtual Learning & Library Portal for lots of great content. Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in March 2023. Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com Episode Transcript.

We're late, but we're back! In this episode of We're Booked Up, Kendall, Andrew, and Angelique discuss The Tobacco Wives, a debut novel set in 1940s North Carolina by Adele Myers. After listening, head over to the Off the Shelf blog and share your thoughts on the episode. Then check out NC Live to start your own NC history research. Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in February 2023. Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com Episode Transcript.

Andrew's back for another episode of Andrew Really, Really Likes Award Shows! In this episode, he's sharing his predictions for nominations for the 95th Academy Awards, and his love for Everything Everywhere All At Once. Be sure to check out the library blog, Off the Shelf, for Andrew's complete list of nominee hopefuls. Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

The audio recording of Kristina McMorris's author talk on November 6, 2018. Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com.

A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in January 2023. Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com Episode Transcript.

Andrew and Angelique chat with Adam Gaub and Elizabeth McGee in a special collaboration with Gaston County Government's Savvy Citizen podcast.

Kendall, Andrew, and Angelique are back to talk about a fun holiday read, Let It Snow by Beth Moran. After listening, head over to the Off the Shelf blog and share your thoughts on the episode. Then check out Freegal Music to find or create your own holiday playlist. Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in December 2022. Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com Episode Transcript.

Kendall, Andrew, and Angelique are back with another book review. This month's book is November 9 by Colleen Hoover, a New Adult romance. After listening, head over to the Off the Shelf blog and share your thoughts on the episode. And then head over to NC Live and check out the Novelist Plus database to help you find your next read. Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in November 2022. Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com Episode Transcript.

Time for another episode of We're Booked Up. In this episode, Kendall, Andrew, and Angelique discuss In the Dream House by Carmen Maria Machado. Be aware that this book explores Machado's experience with domestic abuse. Please take care with yourself before continuing. After listening, head over to the Off the Shelf blog and share your thoughts on the episode. And be sure to check out Hope United Survivor Network for more information on domestic abuse and how you can Give Hope. Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in October 2022. Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com Episode Transcript.

To celebrate Library Card Sign Up Month this September, this History Minute recounts the evolution of the Gaston County Public Library. Check out the episode transcript for resources. Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

Time for another episode of the Andrew Really, Really Likes Award Shows show! Andrew’s going to take us through his predictions for the upcoming winners of the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards. Be sure to check out the library blog, Off the Shelf, for Andrew's complete list of predictions. Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

We're back for season two! In this season premiere, Kendall, Andrew, and Angelique discuss Death of the Black Widow by James Patterson and J.D. Barker. After listening, head over to the Off the Shelf blog and share your thoughts on the episode. And don't forget to take a look at the GCPL Events Calendar and discover all the fun programming planned for the fall. Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in September 2022. Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com Episode Transcript.

A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in August 2022. Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com Episode Transcript.

We're back with another segment of Andrew Really, Really Likes Award Shows. This time Andrew takes us through his nominee predictions for the 2022 Emmys. Be sure to check out the library blog, Off the Shelf, for Andrew's complete list of nominee hopefuls. Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in July 2022. Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com Episode Transcript.

The Catawba and South Fork Rivers are cornerstones of Gaston County history. Transcript and sources. Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in June 2022. Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com Episode Transcript.

We're back with a special episode/season finale of We're Booked Up. For this episode, Kendall, Andrew and Angelique discuss the best and worst of the books they read for the season. After listening, head over to the Off the Shelf blog and share your thoughts on the episode. And don't forget to check out Summer Reading, starting June 1! Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in May 2022. Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com Episode Transcript.

For this month's episode, Andrew, Kendall and Angelique discuss The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune. After listening, head over to the Off the Shelf blog and share your thoughts on the episode. And don't forget to check out the Gaston Library website for all your library needs. Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in April 2022. Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com Episode Transcript.

Andrew, Kendall, and Angelique discuss another book! For this episode they're talking about The Guest List by Lucy Foley. After listening, head over to the Off the Shelf blog and share your thoughts on the episode. And don't forget to check out the NC Digital Library! Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com