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Book Bound Episode 11: A Feast of Discovery

Posted Nov 19, 2024, 2:41 PM A cornucopia of wide-ranging titles celebrating discovery, family and food. Read More

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Episode 10: An Autumn of Fear and Family

Posted Oct 10, 2024, 2:00 PM Mari, Jessica, and Cheryl discuss books on travel, messy times, and a few scary reads as autumn begins. Read More

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Book Bound Episode 9: Back to School

Posted Sep 10, 2024, 2:14 PM Mari, Jessica, and Cheryl are back to discuss what they've been reading as summer comes to a close. School reading, nostalgia, slowing down and Hispanic Heritage Month with producers Cassidy and Rissa. Read More

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Book Bound: Episode 8

Posted Aug 2, 2024, 12:59 PM Summary: Microhistory, finding self, and summer adventures. Read More

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Book Bound: Episode 7

Posted Jul 17, 2024, 5:20 PM Gardens, Life, Death, and... Food? Read More

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Book Bound: Episode 6

Posted Jun 7, 2024, 3:20 PM Celebrating summer reading and listening (It’s Audiobook Month!) with a range of titles. Read More

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Book Bound: Episode 5

Posted May 6, 2024, 4:46 PM This episode explores environmentalism, international history, and adventure. Read More

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DeDe's Weekly Downloads: List 9

Posted Apr 10, 2024, 2:45 PM Read More

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Book Bound - Episode 4

Posted Apr 9, 2024, 12:46 PM Summary: Food memoir, academic mystery, fiction, and “strange” books Read More

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Book Bound - Episode 3

Posted Mar 6, 2024, 12:31 PM We're going wild for Reading Month! Books with wild animals, wild girls, and bite sized reads. Read More

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Book Bound: Episode 2

Posted Feb 12, 2024, 5:32 PM The picks in this episode give a nod to Black History Month, but we also talk non-fiction and ALA Award winners. Read More

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Book Bound - Episode 1

Posted Jan 18, 2024, 11:35 AM Get ready to expand your horizons and discover great reads. Read More

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Reader's Roundtable Episode 89: Reading Wrap-Up

Posted Dec 12, 2023, 11:55 AM We're closing out our reading year with a selection of great picks! Read More

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Reader's Roundtable Episode 88: November Reads

Posted Nov 7, 2023, 1:56 PM We’re talking about books we enjoyed reading this month, including some picks by Indigenous authors for Native American Heritage Month. Read More

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Reader's Roundtable Episode 87: Free for All

Posted Oct 9, 2023, 12:29 PM Titles we loved outside of our themed reads. Read More

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Reader's Roundtable Episode 86: Atmospheric Reads

Posted Oct 9, 2023, 12:24 PM This month we're focusing on titles that set an autumn atmosphere, whether yours be spooky, cozy or transformational.  Read More

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DeDe's Weekly Downloads: List 8

Posted Sep 21, 2023, 6:31 PM Read More

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Reader's Roundtable Episode 85: Hispanic Heritage Month

Posted Sep 1, 2023, 5:49 PM We celebrate Hispanic Heritage month with a wide range of titles! Read More

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Reader's Roundtable Episode 84: Education, Learning and Back-to-School

Posted Sep 1, 2023, 5:36 PM Our picks this episode approach the Back-to-school theme from a range of angles. Read More

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Reader's Roundtable Episode 83: Summer's End

Posted Aug 15, 2023, 5:39 PM No theme, just great books we wanted to tell you about! Read More

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Reader's Roundtable Episode 82: Wellness

Posted Aug 15, 2023, 5:28 PM It’s wellness month and we’ve curated a list to encourage and inspire you! Read More

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Reader's Roundtable Episode 81: Culinary Arts

Posted Jul 13, 2023, 3:25 PM It's Culinary Arts Month, and we're paying homage to chefs, everyday cooks, and food in general. Read More

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Reader's Roundtable Episode 80: Disability Pride Month

Posted Jul 13, 2023, 2:25 PM We're celebrating Disability Pride month and 33 years of the Americans with Disabilities Act with books that amplify the experiences and voices of people with disabilities. Read More

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The Antique Collector's Library

Posted Jun 28, 2023, 5:18 PM All the resources you could want, collected in one place. Read More

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The Photographer's Library

Posted Jun 15, 2023, 3:08 PM Everything a photographer could want in one click. Read More

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Reader's Roundtable Episode 79: Celebrating Pride

Posted Jun 5, 2023, 4:07 PM Happy Pride! We're spotlighting picks for Pride, remixed and reimagined fairy tales, and more. Read More

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Reader's Roundtable Episode 78: Summer Reads

Posted Jun 5, 2023, 3:47 PM It’s Summer Reading! We discuss the annual Summer Reading Challenge and a few great reads. Read More

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Reader's Roundtable Episode 76: Families

Posted May 8, 2023, 1:44 PM Mari, Cheryl, and Jessica talk titles that feature families—biological, adopted, and found. Read More

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DeDe's Weekly Downloads: List 7

Posted Mar 22, 2023, 1:27 PM Read More

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Reader's Roundtable Podcast Episode 73: March is Reading Month (Adults)

Posted Mar 9, 2023, 10:53 AM Reading is a form of community, and what better way to celebrate Reading Month than with titles with community at their center? Read More

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Reader's Roundtable Episode 72: March is Reading Month (Kids)

Posted Mar 9, 2023, 10:39 AM Tom and Sherri join Mari to discuss children’s picks and March is Reading Month. Read More

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Reader's Roundtable Episode 71: Books About Relationships

Posted Feb 8, 2023, 11:02 AM In a nod to the heart themes associated with February, we decided to tackle the theme of relationships but probably at its widest range of definitions. Read More

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Reader's Roundtable Episode 70: Black History Month

Posted Feb 7, 2023, 5:41 PM February is Black History Month, and we've got a range of titles on that theme. Read More

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Reader's Roundtable Episode 69: Winter Reading

Posted Jan 9, 2023, 1:41 PM Our hosts Jessica and Cheryl look at some of their year-end reading and talk about CADL's Winter Reading Challenge. Read More

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Reader's Roundtable Episode 68: Best Kids Titles of 2022

Posted Jan 9, 2023, 1:34 PM Mari is joined at the mic by special guest Lynn Harper, Branch Head at CADL Dansville, to take a look back at the titles they're excited about. Read More

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Best Books of 2022

Posted Dec 13, 2022, 3:03 PM Our expert staff voted on their favorite books published in 2022. Read More

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Reader's Roundtable Episode 67: Quick Reads

Posted Dec 12, 2022, 1:38 PM We wring as much meaning out of the phrase “Reads for long nights and busy days” as we possibly can Read More

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Reader's Roundtable Episode 66: Gift Ideas

Posted Dec 12, 2022, 12:52 PM This episode we’re headed into the holidays and looking at books we think would make great gifts. Read More

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Reader's Roundtable Episode 65: Celebrating the Harvest

Posted Nov 12, 2022, 4:23 PM We're talking about Thanksgiving, feasting, gratitude and more. Read More

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Reader's Roundtable Episode 64: Native American Heritage Month

Posted Nov 12, 2022, 4:13 PM Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with a selection of titles by indigenous authors! Read More

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Reader's Roundtable Episode 62: Books About Diverse Abilities

Posted Oct 7, 2022, 4:02 PM Cheryl, Jessica, and Mari share picks that feature representation for people with disabilities Read More

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Reader's Roundtable Episode 63: Spooky Reads

Posted Oct 7, 2022, 3:58 PM Mari, Cheryl, and Jessica discuss seasonal, creepy, surreal, and fascinating reads. Read More

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Reader's Roundtable Episode 61: Hispanic Heritage Month

Posted Sep 15, 2022, 11:15 AM Cheryl and Jessica talk about Hispanic Heritage Month, horses, and colonialism. Read More

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Reader's Roundtable Episode 60: Back to School Reads

Posted Sep 9, 2022, 11:10 AM Mari Garza and special guest Melissa Crain chat back about school life, feelings books, middle-grade fiction, and Hispanic Heritage Month. Read More

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Read U.P.

Posted Sep 6, 2022, 1:45 PM Reposted from Oct. 2021: Celebrate Michigan's Upper Peninsula with great reads. Read More

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DeDe's Weekly Downloads: List 6

Posted Aug 23, 2022, 4:12 PM Read More

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Reader's Roundtable Episode 59: Summer's End

Posted Aug 16, 2022, 2:42 PM These are books we’ve been meaning to read; books we want to fit in before fall speeds us back up; and books that pull us outdoors. Read More